There are two sides to the story.
Azure Cloud Immortal Realm, Wild Sands of the Western Regions.
Looking at the boundless desert before her, Su Lin adjusted her sunglasses, revealing an expression of amazement and satisfaction.
Tang Shuang and Lin Yue beside them were also captivated by the view, but they didn't seem particularly excited.
There is no other reason.
Because the Azure Cloud Immortal Realm is vast and rich in resources, their group came ostensibly for an inspection, but in reality, they also had the idea of tourism. And since it was tourism, disagreements were inevitable.
Tang Shuang preferred to visit the vast glaciers of the North first, while Lin Yue leaned towards the gentle water towns of the South. As for the deserts of the Western Regions, they were Director Su's first choice.
But it didn't seem realistic to actually separate them, and the three of them argued about it for a long time.
In the end, of course, no one convinced anyone else, and everyone could only choose the fairest solution.
Spin the bottle.
The result was obvious: Su Lin won by a landslide and subsequently made the Western Regions her first stop on her journey.
To be honest, where you go first doesn't seem to be a big problem, but losing by simply gambling is really frustrating.
Tang Shuang even secretly glanced at Su Lin a few times, wondering if she had secretly used her powers just now.
Everyone knows that Su Lin can enter adrenaline mode at any time, and she can use this ability to secretly turn a bottle right under their noses without being noticed.
However, after seeing the other person's calm and composed expression, without any hint of guilt, she felt that she might have been a bit petty.
Thinking about it carefully, it seems that Su Lin is completely incapable of doing such a thing. On the contrary, it is the man they all have who likes to do such tricks the most. Don't doubt it, if Xu Shi had this ability, it would be strange if he didn't cheat secretly.
Thinking this way, she felt relieved, and even suddenly had a thought: could this be the halo of the first wife?
In recent years, she's also been quite influenced by that protagonist-villain theory, and her thinking unconsciously drifts in that direction. Otherwise, how could you be so lucky even with spinning a bottle? It feels like she's always one step ahead of us...
“Three of you, Miss, this is the entrance to the Mad Sand Sea.”
As they pondered, a voice rang out beside them, "The environment in the desert is extremely harsh, so please be prepared."
Turning my head, I saw a middle-aged man with a small braid and wearing a long robe, who looked as strong as an iron tower.
He was also the king of the entire Western Regions, the Wolf King Mosuo.
However, he seemed a little awkward at this moment—after all, he was a regional overlord, and he was really not good at this kind of work as a guide.
But there seemed to be no other way. Ever since that meeting six months ago, he knew that these outsiders were no pushovers.
Mosuo swore that he had never seen so many cultivators at the Breaking Illusion Realm in his entire life. Let alone the entire Western Regions, it was questionable whether the entire Qingyun Immortal Realm could find such a number of experts.
Not to mention that there were even higher-level experts at the Returning Void Realm among them... Even though the people of the Western Regions pride themselves on being brave and skilled in battle, they couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive when they saw this scene.
He still can't forget the playful smile on the face of that bespectacled man.
He was brave and skilled in battle, but not a mindless brute. As the overlord of a region, he naturally knew what the appearance of outsiders, especially powerful outsiders, meant.
Therefore, although Xu Shi did not come in person this time, his women, the Mosuo, would not neglect him. They said they came to investigate, so it was not a bad thing for them to learn more about the details of the Western Regions. The more they learned, the more the Western Regions could probably gain.
Especially after he learned that he was the first stop on the other party's inspection tour, he became even more careful with Su Lin and her group, because those who arrived first always got more.
His personality isn't really suited to be a guide. Old acquaintances know that he, a Mosuo, has a fiery temper; he'd rather yell than speak properly, a typical image of a person from the Western Regions.
But now it's different. Not only can I not speak in a rough voice, but I also have to be careful to use honorifics all the time... And it doesn't seem appropriate to call these outsiders "fellow Daoist" either; I have to use their way.
God knows how awkward it felt for him to be called "Miss".
But can he not come? Wouldn't it seem like he doesn't value it at all if he didn't come?
"Thank you for your trouble, Mosuo leader."
Seeing the guards and ample supplies behind him, Su Lin nodded slightly, not wanting to explain to him that they didn't actually need so many supplies.
After all, the combat team doesn't need water or food; portable, ultra-concentrated nutrient solution is enough... and the three of them, being weak women, wouldn't need much even if they indulged themselves.
However, judging from the small details, the other party's attitude made her feel very comfortable. On the surface, they said they were here to inspect the environment in various areas of the Qingyun Immortal Realm, but in reality, personnel were also a very important part.
Since that meeting six months ago, Xu Shi has pointed out the potential weaknesses of the Qingyun Immortal Realm.
They are not united enough.
Having powerful figures in all five regions—east, west, south, north, and center—sounds impressive at first glance, but if their strength is not a threat or a major problem, then it is actually a weakness.
Even if they don't act independently, this social structure makes it impossible for them to be a monolithic entity. In this situation, dividing and breaking them apart is the best approach.
The previous talks only set a basic tone, not enough for Night City to dominate them as the leader of the "Star River" Federation. But if they could get one or two people on board first, things would become much easier.
Imagine if half or more of the five major regions have already agreed to join the alliance, then the remaining few who still want to be stubborn will have to carefully consider the consequences.
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