After successfully thwarting the Wanbaoge's conspiracy, the Linghe Chamber of Commerce's reputation in the Lingxu Market soared. The introduction of the Gathering Spirit and Returning to Origin Pill brought the Linghe Chamber of Commerce's business to a new peak, with cultivators flocking to purchase the pills and other magical treasures. The Chamber of Commerce's influence gradually expanded, not only establishing a firm foothold in the Lingxu Market but also attracting the attention of cultivators from surrounding areas.
As the Linghe Chamber of Commerce grew in power, other forces began to covet its wealth and resources. Among them was a ruthless group called the "Blood Shadow Alliance," who made their living by plundering the resources of other forces. The Blood Shadow Alliance's leader, Blood Shadow, was a ruthless and ambitious man. Hearing of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce's wealth, he decided to target it, attempting to seize its riches for himself and further expand his own power.
The Blood Shadow Alliance began plotting in secret. They dispatched a large number of spies, disguised as ordinary cultivators, to infiltrate the Spirit Ruins Market and gain a comprehensive understanding of the Spirit Harmony Chamber of Commerce's daily operations, defensive layout, and the strength of its members. These spies were scattered throughout the Spirit Ruins Market. Some observed the comings and goings of people and the movement of goods near the Spirit Harmony Chamber of Commerce's shops, while others tried to get close to the members of the Chamber of Commerce in an attempt to obtain inside information.
After a period of reconnaissance, the Blood Shadow Alliance believed they had gathered enough information to launch a surprise attack on the Linghe Chamber of Commerce. They discovered that while the Linghe Chamber of Commerce had some defensive measures, there were weaknesses in certain times and areas. If they seized the right opportunity and concentrated their forces to break through, they could quickly infiltrate the Chamber of Commerce.
At the same time, Lin Yang also noticed something unusual. Recently, suspicious-looking people had been frequently appearing around the Linghe Chamber of Commerce. They were acting furtively, their eyes darting around, and as soon as they were noticed by the Chamber's security personnel, they would immediately pretend nothing was wrong and leave. Moreover, there seemed to be signs of leaks in some of the Chamber's daily operational information, such as the sourcing channels and prices of certain goods, which were occasionally being inquired about by unidentified individuals.
Lin Yang knew that the bigger the tree, the more the wind would blow against it, and the growth of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce would inevitably attract the jealousy and covetousness of some forces. He convened another meeting of the Chamber of Commerce members and said with a solemn expression, "Everyone, there has been something unusual around the Chamber of Commerce recently. I suspect that other forces are secretly watching us. We cannot let our guard down and must further strengthen our defenses."
Manager Wang said worriedly, "Manager Lin, which force do you think it is? Wanbaoge just suffered a setback, they shouldn't dare to take action so quickly, right?"
Lin Yang pondered for a moment and said, "Wanbaoge may indeed temporarily cease its activities, but we cannot rule out other forces. Whoever it is, we must be fully prepared. From now on, we must strengthen patrols and increase vigilance, especially at night and in areas with weak defenses. At the same time, we must also improve our own strength and not let others underestimate us."
The guild members nodded in agreement and went about their tasks. Security personnel increased the frequency and number of patrols, conducting thorough searches of every corner of the guild to ensure no suspicious individuals could infiltrate. Meanwhile, the weapon refiners worked day and night to forge even more powerful defensive artifacts to reinforce the guild's defenses. The alchemists also began refining elixirs that could quickly boost strength, just in case.
Lin Yang knew a potential crisis was approaching, and the Linghe Chamber of Commerce had to be on high alert. He utilized the spatial properties of the Landing Coins to collect more rare materials, preparing to forge more powerful magical artifacts and enhance the strength of the Chamber's core members. Simultaneously, he was also considering how to establish broader alliances with other forces to cope with a possible large-scale attack. However, the Blood Shadow Alliance acted swiftly; they had already devised a detailed surprise attack plan. A breathtaking battle was about to erupt, and whether the Linghe Chamber of Commerce could withstand the Blood Shadow Alliance's attack and protect its achievements remained to be seen.
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