The elders shifted in their seats, the weight of Chen Zemin's words settling over them. Everyone in the room knew that they could not ignore the Xu family's influence and that underestimating them would be a big mistake.
"We have to act, but not with force," Chen Zemin continued, his voice calm yet firm. "The Xu family is powerful, yes, but they are not our enemies.
In fact, we have a history with them, one that could benefit us greatly."
One of the elders raised an eyebrow. "Are you suggesting we reach out to them? Form some kind of alliance?"
Chen Zemin nodded slowly. "Exactly. The head of the Xu family helped me before, right before the world changed.
He provided the items we use now, and from my conversations with him, I can tell that he's not unreasonable.
More importantly, he respects strength and loyalty. We can use this connection to open a line of communication and, perhaps, solidify an alliance."
There was a murmur of agreement among the elders, though some still looked hesitant.
Elder Chen Liang, always the cautious one, spoke up. "What makes you so sure they'll be open to an alliance?
The Xu family doesn't seem like they need anyone else. They could very well see us as expendable or irrelevant."
Chen Zemin's eyes narrowed, a sharp glint of determination flashing across his face. "The Xu family is powerful, but no one in this world is self-sufficient.
They may not need us in the traditional sense, but an alliance is about mutual benefit.
We control key trade routes in the Eastern Continent, and our network of alliances is vast. We can offer them something of value, just as they can offer something to us."
Elder Chen Mei leaned forward, nodding thoughtfully. "If we position ourselves as valuable partners, it could be a win-win situation.
Normally, a cultivator needs to focus on their body and make sure they are in peak condition when attempting to break through.
However, the dual cultivation manual skipped the usual process by using the act of intercourse as a method to assist in the breakthrough.
This method was particularly important for Xu Qianghua and Liu Meiying, as they were the only ones who actively needed to cultivate.
Bai Linyun, on the other hand, only needed to unlock her cultivation base over time gradually.
"So, Qiangqiang, are you ready?" Liu Meiying asked as she slowly crawled towards him on the bed.
Xu Qianghua smiled. "Ready as ever. I can't wait to get started."
He pulled her into his arms and kissed her passionately. Liu Meiying wrapped her legs around him, feeling his hands slide up her shirt, cupping her breasts.
She moaned, rubbing herself against him, and while both of them were getting heated, Xu Qianghua used his spiritual Qi to remove their clothes as they were getting in the way.
And Bai Linyun, who saw this, pouted as she made towards them, and as she did, her clothes also started to disappear, revealing her naked figure.
Meanwhile, both Xu Qianghua and Liu Meiying were still kissing, her fingers traced down his chest, finding his rock-hard cock and gently stroking it.
Xu Qianghua groaned, and his eyes lit up. He pushed her down onto the bed and began kissing down her neck.
His lips continued to kiss and suck her, making her moan with pleasure, her skin flushing. She felt him knead her breasts with his hands before his mouth began sucking her nipples.
As she arched her back, he trailed kisses down her body, leaving a trail of wet kisses until his mouth was hovering between her legs.
And just as this was going on, Bai Linyun came up behind him and laid down on top of him, which caused him to be sandwiched between two voluptuous bodies making him feel like he was wrapped around in a fluffy and smooth cloud which made his dick throb even more.