Zhou Luan nodded and asked, "Naturally, it's not a problem to know the basic situation of the Zhang Clan's elders.
I even have the authority to check their cultivation methods and the condition of their Spiritual Roots.
However, it would be extremely difficult to investigate their dark secrets.
These things can't be made public, and I've only been at Blood Shadow for a few decades.
I have some subordinates, but I can't plant spies everywhere.
I really don't have the ability to collect the secrets of the Zhang Clan's elders. "
With the Zhang Clan's tens of thousands of years of foundation, Zhou Luan, a non-direct descendant of the Hall Master, had entered the headquarters as a Shadow Master.
It was too difficult to investigate the Zhang Clan's dirt.
Wang Daoyuan smiled and said, "The one who understands you the most is always your enemy.
You can't do anything to the Zhang Clan, but that doesn't mean the Zhang Clan's enemies can't do anything. "
Zhou Luan was stunned and asked, "You mean the Xu Clan?"
Wang Daoyuan nodded. "The two clans have been fighting for power for tens of thousands of years. Xu Qinghe probably knows which concubine Zhang Dingming spends the night in and how long it takes.
Without the Xu Clan's help, the two of us can only rely on our fists to take down the Zhang Clan. "
"Then I'll send a message to Xu Qinghe now and ask him to come over for a discussion."
Then, he took out a jade talisman and sent a message.
Fifteen minutes later, Xu Qinghe arrived at the Zhou Clan's small courtyard.
As soon as he came in, Wang Daoyuan opened the formation in the small courtyard.
Seeing Wang Daoyuan so careful, Xu Qinghe was shocked.
Wang Daoyuan smiled and said, "No need to be so alarmed. I asked you to come over to ask for your help."
Xu Qinghe cupped his hands and said, "What's the matter? Please speak frankly, Retired Emperor.
I'll do my best to help Retired Emperor. "
To be able to help Wang Daoyuan was to improve the relationship between the two clans. Naturally, he couldn't ask for more.
"It's nothing important. I just want to know which Xu Clan elder has the worst reputation in Blood Shadow's headquarters."
Xu Qinghe was a shrewd person. When he heard this, he immediately understood Wang Daoyuan's intention.
"My Xu Family and the Zhang Family have been fighting for tens of thousands of years and have planted many spies in each other.
He didn't dare to say anything else, but if he wanted to dig up dirt on one of the Zhang Clan's elders and take the opportunity to get rid of him, it couldn't be easier.
It was just that both sides were evenly matched before. Once these black materials were used, both sides would suffer.
Both sides restrained each other and did not reveal these dark secrets.
If Retired Emperor wants to cut off Zhang Dingming's left and right arms, I can offer up the Zhang family's dark secrets.
It's just that once the Zhang Clan retaliates, our Xu Clan will also suffer serious losses. "
Wang Daoyuan naturally understood what he meant. He was afraid that both sides would suffer.
Zhou Luan said with a smile, "The Xu Family should still have a few elders who have some qualifications.
If there is a vacancy in an Elder with real power, I, as the Shadow Lord, have the right to appoint an Elder with sufficient qualifications to take over, and the Great Elder has no right to interfere. "
Wang Daoyuan continued, "I'm sure Elder Xu knows that the Yan Kingdom and the Blood Shadow Mountain's Northern Branch have joined forces to establish the Myriad Rivers Merchant Guild.
As time goes by, we will need more manpower. What our Wang Clan lacks the most is manpower. "
Hearing this, Xu Qinghe's eyes lit up.
Wang Daoyuan's words meant that the Yan Kingdom and the Myriad Rivers Merchant Guild would take in the Xu Clan's Elders and entrust them with important tasks.
Xu Qinghe originally wanted a large number of clansmen to serve in the Yan Kingdom. Even the Xu Clan's future development would be based in the Yan Kingdom.
He was just worried that sending too many people would arouse suspicion.
Now that there was such a good opportunity, he naturally could not miss it.
"It's inevitable for cultivators to do some things that are not suitable to be exposed. The higher the position, the more so.
The Zhang Clan's Elders have a lot of dark secrets. Among these Elders, there are good and bad reviews.
The most hated one is Zhang Dingming's younger brother, Zhang Dingyi.
This person is the youngest in the Dingyi generation of the Zhang Clan. In addition, he has a celestial spiritual root and has been very favored since he was young. This also caused him to develop an extremely domineering personality.
He entered the Blood Wolf Guild when he was young and became an Elder with no duties when he was 200 years old.
Later, Zhang Dingming arranged a position for him in the capital of the Shen Kingdom as a branch hall master.
Although the Shen Kingdom is small, it is located at the junction of the Chu Kingdom, the Zhou Kingdom, and the Zheng Kingdom. It can be considered a prosperous place.
He stayed there for more than 100 years and cultivated to the late stage of the Golden Core Realm.
After the Finance Elder passed away, Zhang Dingming transferred him back to the headquarters to serve as the Finance Elder.
So far, he is only 500 years old, but has been the Finance Elder for 200 years.
This guy has done a lot of bad things since he left the mountain.
In the capital of the Shen Kingdom, he bullied the Deputy Hall Master many times and even snatched the Deputy Hall Master's daughter.
In the end, he destroyed the Deputy Hall Master's family and seized all of his property.
This Deputy Hall Master has a younger son who luckily escaped and is under the protection of the Xu Clan. He has evidence of Zhang Dingyi's crimes.
I wonder if the Retired Emperor is satisfied with this evidence? "
Wang Daoyuan shook his head. "It's too deliberate to directly reveal such a big piece of evidence."
Xu Qinghe immediately reacted. "You want to reveal a small matter and arouse the dissatisfaction of the low-level cultivators of the Blood Shadow.
Once the momentum of dealing with Zhang Dingyi had been built up, the Shadow Lord would then order a thorough investigation into this matter.
Finally, you'll release the big news and make him unable to rise again forever? "
Wang Daoyuan nodded. "In this way, the Shadow Master will follow the majority of the Blood Shadow disciples and dig out the parasites in the upper echelons.
The Shadow Master's prestige will soar, while the Zhang Clan's reputation will hit rock bottom. "
Xu Qinghe laughed. "There's no need to find these small pieces of evidence. Zhang Dingyi is famous for being greedy and lecherous.
He has bullied those female disciples many times.
When the Blood Shadow disciples are given their salaries, there are many cases of him taking bribes.
If it weren't for Zhang Dingming's protection, this guy would've died countless times. "
"Don't do it too deliberately. First, stir up this matter among the low-level disciples, then fan the flames in secret.
Before the matter becomes big, the Xu Clan shouldn't make a move openly.
When the crowd is riled up, it won't matter if we fan the flames openly. "
"Understood. Just wait for my good news."
After he finished speaking, he bowed and left.
Zhou Luan sighed. "This Xu Qinghe doesn't usually do things so efficiently. Today, when he discussed these schemes with you, his brain spins faster than mine.
If it weren't for the fact that I've been with you for so many years and know you well, I wouldn't have known.
I don't think I understand what the two of you are talking about. "
"This is called great minds think alike. Elder Xu and I have gotten rid of this great evil for Blood Shadow. We deserve to be called heroes."
Zhou Luan had a look of disdain. "You're scheming against others behind their backs, yet you speak of it so righteously.
However, if Zhang Dingming uses the Zhang Clan's influence to forcefully protect Zhang Dingyi, what should we do?
Do we have to lay our cards on the table with the Zhang Clan in advance and fight them head-on? "
"My Lord Shadow Master, you've been smart all your life, but stupid this time.
If Zhang Dingming really gives up his face to protect Zhang Dingyi, then my mouth will be crooked from laughing.
At that time, how will the elders look at Zhang Dingming? How will the Blood Shadow disciples look at Zhang Dingming?
The prestige he has accumulated over hundreds of years will be lost overnight.
The reason Zhang Dingming can fight for power with you is because of his prestige and the support of the Zhang Clan faction.
Without prestige, just the support of the Zhang Clan is definitely not enough.
If he gives up on Zhang Dingyi, then the elders of the Zhang Clan faction will be bitterly disappointed.
The Zhang Clan faction isn't just made up of members of the Zhang Clan. There are also many relatives and friends.
If he gives up on even his own younger brother, will these outer members of the Zhang Clan faction still wholeheartedly follow the Zhang Clan? "
Zhou Luan's phoenix eyes were filled with excitement. "So you're saying that the Zhang Clan won't just lose an elder position with real power this time. They might also suffer heavy losses?"
"Of course. The trap I've set for him is to block both ends. He has to give up either prestige or supporters.
If he wants to safely avoid this trap, he has to completely suppress it before the momentum rises.
With you, the Shadow Master, it's impossible for Zhang Dingming to use the power in his hands to harm Blood Shadow's interests.
There's also the Xu Clan secretly fanning the wind and fanning the flames. If Zhang Dingming wants to suppress the momentum, it'll depend on whether he has the ability to do so. "
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