After repelling the Blood Shadow Alliance's surprise attack, the Linghe Merchant Guild was left in ruins. Most of the guild headquarters buildings were severely damaged in the battle; walls were riddled with holes, roofs collapsed, and the ruins swayed precariously in the wind. The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder and the acrid stench of blood. Wounded members lay scattered in the makeshift medical area, groaning in pain. Alchemists, their expressions grave, bustled about, using various healing pills to treat the wounded, their foreheads covered in fine beads of sweat.
Lin Yang's face was grim as he slowly surveyed the guild, witnessing the devastation before him, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew that luck had played a significant role in repelling the Blood Shadow Alliance, and that the Linghe Guild must become stronger if it wanted to truly withstand powerful enemies in the future.
Lin Yang quickly convened a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce's core members. The group sat wearily around the makeshift meeting room, the atmosphere oppressive and suffocating. Lin Yang broke the silence first, his voice low but firm: "This surprise attack by the Blood Shadow Alliance has served as a stark warning. We can no longer be complacent; we must undergo a comprehensive overhaul and seek development."
Manager Wang nodded solemnly: "Manager Lin is absolutely right. Although our defenses have played a role, problems have also been exposed. For example, the connections between the various defensive links are not tight enough, making it difficult to form an effective coordinated defense against a joint attack from the enemy."
The elder in charge of security echoed with concern: "That's right, and our intelligence gathering on the enemy is severely inadequate, which caught us off guard in this surprise attack."
After a moment of contemplation, Lin Yang said methodically, "Let's start with defense. The weapon refiners should intensify their efforts to upgrade and modify existing defensive magic treasures, enhancing their power, stability, and synergy. At the same time, we should develop new types of defensive magic treasures that target the enemy's stealth and surprise attacks, filling any gaps in our defenses."
The weapon refiners nodded in unison, their eyes revealing unwavering determination. Lin Yang continued, "Intelligence work is of paramount importance. Assign dedicated personnel to intelligence gathering, and build a larger and more comprehensive intelligence network in and around the Spirit Ruins Market. Closely monitor the movements of the Blood Shadow Alliance and other potential threats to ensure we can obtain intelligence in a timely manner and respond proactively."
The intelligence officer solemnly accepted the order. Lin Yang then turned his gaze to the alchemists: "While ensuring the supply of healing pills, alchemists should concentrate on developing some pills that can play a special role in battle. For example, the 'Spirit Gathering Explosion Pill' that instantly increases spiritual power, the 'Concealing Breath Illusion Pill' that conceals one's aura, and the 'Diamond Body Protection Pill' that enhances defense, etc."
The alchemists all expressed their determination to dedicate themselves fully to their studies, working day and night. Lin Yang continued, "Furthermore, we need to improve the overall strength of our members. We will organize regular cultivation exchange activities to allow everyone to share their cultivation experiences and progress together. For those with outstanding talent and great potential, we will allocate more cultivation resources to help them advance their cultivation levels as quickly as possible."
In addition to these internal restructuring measures, Lin Yang also plans to further expand the Chamber of Commerce's business empire. He knows that strong financial resources and abundant resources are the solid foundation for the Chamber's development. Lin Yang plans to establish business connections with some surrounding forces with which he has not yet cooperated, thereby expanding the influence of the Linghe Chamber of Commerce. At the same time, he will utilize the special trading capabilities of the Landing Coin to acquire rare cultivation resources and materials for crafting magical artifacts.
Under Lin Yang's leadership, the Linghe Chamber of Commerce systematically began its post-battle restructuring. The members were all determined to rise from the ashes and become stronger after this crisis. However, Lin Yang knew the road ahead was still fraught with difficulties; the Blood Shadow Alliance could return at any moment, and other forces might take advantage of the situation. But he firmly believed that as long as the Linghe Chamber of Commerce remained united and continued to develop, it would surely carve out a wider path in this perilous world of cultivation.
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