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After the destruction of the Black Prison Alliance, Xiao Lin took the opportunity to seize half of the entire organization's resources. In response to this, the leaders of the various Dou Huang level factions naturally had no objections, nor did they dare to have any.
After all, in this battle, if it weren't for Xiao Lin's intervention, they likely wouldn't have been able to destroy the Black Prison Alliance even if they had joined forces.
Once their campaign against the Black Prison Alliance failed, what would have awaited them in the future was the opponent's retaliation. If things had gone as expected, they would have been picked off one by one by the Black Prison Alliance.
Therefore, whether out of fear of the Jia Nan Academy behind Xiao Lin, or out of awe of Xiao Lin's personal strength, they would not have any objections to Xiao Lin taking half of the Black Prison Alliance's resources.
If anything, the fact that Xiao Lin was willing to leave half of the resources for them to split equally made them overjoyed. Of course, in reality, even if Xiao Lin had taken all of the Black Prison Alliance's resources, the Dou Huang level leaders wouldn't have dared to say anything.
It was just that, in such a scenario, they would likely have been fuming inwardly while remaining silent. Don't forget, the herb storehouses of these Dou Huang level factions had already been ransacked by Xiao Lin and Zi Yan.
After the destruction of the Black Prison Alliance this time, if they couldn't take the chance to recover some blood, it would likely be difficult to even maintain the operation of their entire sects.
Now that Xiao Lin had left half of the Black Prison Alliance's resources to these Dou Huang level leaders, they even had to feel deeply grateful to him. It must be said, in terms of social conduct and human relations, these Dou Huang level leaders were being played perfectly by Xiao Lin.
This time, Xiao Lin had not only raided their herb storehouses but also made them pay a certain price to request his help, and finally took away half of the Black Prison Alliance's resources. He could truly be said to have earned a fortune.
Not only that, but despite Xiao Lin earning so much, they still had to be grateful to him. Honestly, Xiao Lin was almost laughing to tears. He had never conducted such an outrageous business deal!
The reason Xiao Lin left half of the Black Prison Alliance's resources to the various Dou Huang level leaders was mainly to build some goodwill.
After all, Xiao Lin was currently holding a position at Jia Nan Academy.
By establishing such goodwill with these Dou Huang level leaders of the Black-Corner Region, the safety of Jia Nan Academy's students would naturally have an extra layer of protection when they came out for experience in the future!
One does not interfere in policies outside of one's office. Since Xiao Lin had now become an Elder of Jia Nan Academy, he naturally had to consider things for the academy's sake. When living in the world, social connections are very important.
Of course, the harvest for the various Dou Huang level factions of the Black-Corner Region was not just the remaining half of the resources, but also the various interest chains and territories previously controlled by the opponent within the Black-Corner Region.
At the same time, the destruction of the Black Prison Alliance removed the risk of their respective factions being annexed. In short, without a God's-eye view, the various Dou Huang level factions could be said to have all profited this time.
However, the biggest slice of the pie was still taken by Xiao Lin.
In this manner, the matter of weakening the overall strength of the Black-Corner Region, as planned by Xiao Lin and Grand Elder Su Qian, completely came to an end with the collapse of the Black Prison Alliance.
Since everything had been dealt with, Xiao Lin naturally planned to return to Jia Nan Academy for secluded cultivation.
He had gained a lot from this operation.
If nothing unexpected happened, after returning to Jia Nan Academy to cultivate for a period of time, his strength would see another improvement. On this day, after handling all matters, Xiao Lin bid farewell to the various Dou Huang level leaders of the Black-Corner Region.
Regarding this, the leaders naturally gave him a warm send-off.
After all, with the destruction of the Black Prison Alliance, their alliance of Dou Huang level factions was also declared dissolved. Next, they would begin a new round of competition in the Black-Corner Region.
Among them, many factions originally had grudges against each other.
This time, it was only because of the existence of the Black Prison Alliance that everyone had united. Now that the Black Prison Alliance was gone, their mutual hatred would naturally be brought up again.
Under these circumstances, they naturally did not want Jia Nan Academy to interfere.
Therefore, sending away a great deity like Xiao Lin, a Dou Zong level powerhouse, was very necessary. As for the little schemes of these Dou Huang level leaders, Xiao Lin was naturally well aware of them.
However, he did not expose them.
"Senior Lin, I am truly extremely grateful for Jia Nan Academy's intervention this time! In the future, whenever students from your Jia Nan Academy come out for training, I will absolutely guarantee their personal safety!"
Fan Lao made a promise to Xiao Lin with incomparable solemnity.
"Yes, yes, what Sect Master Fan said is exactly what I wanted to say."
"That's right, in the future, students of Jia Nan Academy can feel free to come to the Black-Corner Region for experience."
"Indeed, we will always be friends of Jia Nan Academy!"
"Senior Lin, when you have time, you can come sit at my sect, I will certainly fulfill my duty as a host!"
"Senior Lin, please send our regards to Grand Elder Su Qian."
Following Fan Lao's voice, the other Dou Huang level leaders also expressed their stances one after another. At this moment, they all showed an unprecedented friendly attitude towards Jia Nan Academy!
Seeing this, Xiao Lin also nodded inwardly with satisfaction.
Putting aside the long term, for at least the next ten or twenty years following this incident, it was likely that these Dou Huang level factions in the Black-Corner Region would not have any ideas about the Jia Nan Academy students entering for training.
This was exactly what Xiao Lin and Grand Elder Su Qian wanted to see.
"Rest assured, I have received everyone's kind intentions, and Jia Nan Academy is very happy to be friends with all of you! If there is any need in the future, feel free to send someone to Jia Nan Academy to find me."
Polite social talk—everyone knows how to say it.
As for how many people would take it seriously, Xiao Lin didn't know.
Afterward, Xiao Lin chatted with the Dou Huang level leaders for a few more moments before departing. Not long after Xiao Lin left, the Dou Huang level leaders merely exchanged meaningful looks before heading back to their respective homes to find their own people.
After the destruction of the Black Prison Alliance, their alliance had shattered.
Next, they were competitors!
However, after the leaders separated, some who had decent relationships still gathered together quietly. Among them were Old Yin Gu of the Dark Sky Sect, Su Mei of the Luo Sha Gate, and Tie Wu of the Wild Lion Gang.
Because these three factions still had a bit of a bottom line when doing things in the Black-Corner Region, their relationship was considered okay.
"How do you all see this matter?"
After a long silence, Old Yin Gu was the first to speak and ask.
While speaking, Old Yin Gu aimed his eyes at Su Mei. Old Yin Gu had witnessed this woman's shrewdness, so he naturally sought her opinion.
As for Tie Wu...
It could only be said that when considering matters, it was better not to look for him; just look for him when it's time to fight.
"If my guess is correct, the looting of the various sects' herb storehouses this time was likely not done by the Black Prison Alliance; they were probably framed."
Su Mei's tone sounded very confident!
"What? It wasn't done by the Black Prison Alliance? How is that possible?"
Tie Wu was the first to express disbelief.
The facts were right before their eyes, could they still be fake?
In response, Su Mei could only roll her eyes at this ally who was only large in stature.
"Tell us the reasons."
Old Yin Gu ignored Tie Wu and spoke while narrowing his eyes.
"It's very simple. After we destroyed the Black Prison Alliance, we didn't find a single medicinal herb belonging to our missing stock at their place!"
"Also, from the moment we entered the Luo Residence until the subsequent all-out war with the Black Prison Alliance, that mysterious person who the Blood Sect disciples said was selling them herbs never appeared again!"
"I don't believe that someone capable of bringing out herbs of the 5th tier or higher for sale would have a low status in the Black Prison Alliance! Therefore, there is only one possibility: the opponent intentionally lured us there!"
"The goal was to make it so the Black Prison Alliance couldn't defend themselves even if they had a hundred mouths!"
Although it was just a deduction, Su Mei's words could be said to be well-reasoned and supported.
Even Tie Wu, who wasn't very good at thinking, understood at this moment.
"Then who exactly did this?"
Tie Wu couldn't help but ask.
"Who else could it be? In the entire Black-Corner Region, those capable of doing such a thing are none other than those three."
Old Yin Gu now completely opened his eyes, which had been narrowed all along.
Clearly, his thoughts were the same as Su Mei's!
Otherwise, why would he have asked that question in the first place?
"Black Emperor Sect, Demon Flame Valley, or... Jia Nan Academy!"
Su Mei directly spat out the names of these three factions.
"Can we be sure which one it is?"
Tie Wu suddenly pressed.
However, regarding Tie Wu's inquiry, Su Mei and Old Yin Gu merely looked at each other and shook their heads.
The Black Emperor Sect's low profile was suspicious. The Demon Flame Valley had a grudge against Jia Nan Academy and, like the Black Prison Alliance before, had thought about unifying the entire Black-Corner Region.
Jia Nan Academy seemed to have been framed, but it was also possible they were the thief crying "thief," feigning grievance. Regarding this, both Su Mei and Old Yin Gu were unable to make a judgment.
"However, there is no longer a need to obsess over this matter. Regardless of which of the three factions did it, the Black Prison Alliance has already been destroyed by us, hasn't it? Then it can only be the work of the Black Prison Alliance; we have no other choice. Moreover, the destruction of the Black Prison Alliance is not without benefits for us, is it?"
This sentence from Old Yin Gu served as the final verdict for this incident.
To this, Su Mei and Tie Wu merely thought for a moment and then nodded simultaneously.
This was the best choice!
"Then what should we do next?"
"Be wary of the Black Emperor Sect and the Demon Flame Valley, then curry favor with Jia Nan Academy. After all, the current Jia Nan Academy on the surface already possesses two Dou Zong powerhouses."
"Behind them are two mysterious Guardians and a Headmaster who almost never shows his face. This is no longer a faction we can afford to offend. Additionally, prepare for a new round of competition for interests among the various parties in the Black-Corner Region!"
At this point, the meeting between the three came to an end.
On the other side, Xiao Lin had already taken Zi Yan, who had been waiting for him for a long time, and returned to Jia Nan Academy.
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