With Long Tianya's words, the eyes of several people also shifted to Lin Ai. After all, this meeting is not just for catching up and chatting.

Lin Ai sorted out his language and said solemnly: "Brother Li, I won't say too much. Let's get straight to the point. We've gotten word that you've built an army of your own in Beitong Pass, and the Tang Kingdom should be kept in the dark for now, so this should be an army built according to your wishes, right?"

Li Qiutong was not surprised, and nodded silently.

After getting Li Qiutong's affirmation, Lin Ai continued to ask, "Brother Li, can you tell me what your purpose is for doing this?"

Li Qiutong did not hesitate, and replied truthfully: "After I left Jiangnan City that day, I worshipped two brothers, one is called Yang Ruiyun and the other is Deng Zhanxuan. We were besieged outside the city by the so-called Qinglin Army, and we were almost dead. It's just that we still survived, but that time made me understand that there is still an existence that surpasses the individual strength of the warriors. So we have to build an invincible army in the world, and only if I am strong enough can I do what I want to do. ”

Li Qiutong said it easily, but Lin Ai didn't listen easily.

And Long Tianya suddenly realized something, "The casualties of the Qinglin Army last year, and the disappearance of more than two or three hundred people, were you responsible?"

"Casualties?" Li Qiutong slowly recalled for a while, "It should be, the Qinglin Army should indeed have killed a few people." ”

"It's actually you, as far as I know, because of this, when the Kingdom of Heaven invaded, there was a lot of noise in the court. As a result, the fighters were missed, and all the northern regions fell. When Long Tianya said this, there was also a trace of helplessness in his words.

Li Qiutong didn't know what to say, so he could only shrug his shoulders and look innocent. If they knew that Qin Ren would be targeted by the enemy in the court many times because of this matter, in the end, Song Zong would not be able to protect him, and he would be directly demoted to three levels, away from the center of power. Will there be a breath in my heart?

Lin Ai went on to explain: "The open and secret struggle between the factions of the Song State has been going on for several years, and it is predictable that there will be such an outcome. It's just Brother Li, are you so confident?"

This time, Li Qiutong did not answer directly, but looked at Ren Xingtian. Ren Xingtian did not hesitate, and said with a firm face: "Master Lin, I handled this matter single-handedly, and I can use my reputation to take over the Tianshan Mountains to guarantee that our army will definitely become the strongest army in the world." ”

Li Qiutong looked at Ren Xingtian, who was unashamed, but his heart was a little empty. Everyone is crossing the river by feeling the stones, and they may fall into the pit. But anyway, Ren Xingtian is thick-skinned, and his face doesn't even change when he says such big words.

Lin Aiwan smiled and said, "Brother Li has a goal, so do you know what I want to do?"

"I want to hear about it. ”

Lin Ai said slowly: "The Lin family is famous on the mainland for being rich and rivaling the country, and only the Zhao family and the Qian family of the Song Kingdom can compete with us financially in the entire continent. However, since the beginning of the Lin family's business, the ancestors of the Lin family have established the ancestral motto that the children of the Lin family should be self-reliant. Therefore, the successive rulers of the Lin family have never been attached to any force, and we only have cooperation, not vassals. Back then, Song Guo hoped that the Lin family could become a tool for them to make money like the Qian family, but the Lin family refused without hesitation. ”

Therefore, the Lin family's business in the Song Kingdom will be ruthlessly suppressed, and it can only rely on trading in other countries to develop. Ren Xingtian suddenly followed Lin Ai's words and said.

Lin Ai nodded and did not refute, "What Daoist Ren said is correct, and because commerce spreads across the entire continent, the Lin family has signed different treaties with various countries, the most important of which is to prohibit the Lin family from training their own armed forces on a large scale. This is the biggest shortcoming of the Lin family, although Song Guo has always believed that with his strong financial resources and control of the economic lifeline of the entire continent, it is enough to call for wind and rain on the mainland. But I don't think so. Now, the mainland is in turmoil, and the Lin family needs an existence that can protect us. ”

When Lin Ai finished speaking, several people fell silent. Lin Ai's purpose has been clearly stated, and everything is waiting for Li Qiutong's answer.

"Miss Lin, how much help can you give us, after all, you can't help us too blatantly. Li Qiutong threw the question to Lin Ai again as he had said before. The two had discussed it almost before, Beitong Pass needed the financial resources of the Lin family, and Lin Ai would inevitably invest in Li Qiutong, so the only question was how much strength the Lin family could show, and how Beitong Pass should protect the Lin family. Although Li Qiutong doesn't like such a clear and detailed transaction, there is no way, the reality is like this, he is willing to help the Lin family unconditionally, but Beitongguan is not his alone.

It's just that Lin Ai gave an answer that Ren Xingtian couldn't even think of.

"The Lin family will not do any financial assistance to you. ”

The words were really amazing, and even Ren Xingtian, who was solemn throughout the whole process, showed an expression of surprise.

And Li Qiutong was even more confused, he didn't particularly know about the situation this time, and Lin Ai's brain couldn't turn around. For a while, Li Qiutong's eyes widened and he looked very confused.

Seeing Li Qiutong's panicked expression, Lin Ai was about to say something else, but he was also preempted by a burst of laughter.

Raise your slender hand and gently cover your pink lips. "It seems that Brother Li is still the same as before. ”

"What?"

Lin Ai shook his head, and continued, "It's okay, Brother Li." I haven't finished talking yet, so don't get too excited. That's the case, the Lin family has now reached an agreement with the Kingdom of Heaven, and all aspects are under the supervision of the Kingdom of Heaven. So I plan to invest in you with a fortune left by the ancestors of the Lin family. ”

Seeing Li Qiutong thoughtful, Lin Ai said again: "Moreover, I want to make our cooperation closer, or it shouldn't be called cooperation." I hope we can work together to build an organization that will shake up this continent. ”

Li Qiutong was completely shocked, he thought that his goal was ambitious enough, but Lin Aibi was even more ruthless. Li Qiutong didn't know what to say all of a sudden.

After Ren Xingtian listened to my Lin Ai's words, he breathed a sigh of relief, and then his expression became excited again, "The Lin family master has a far-sighted vision, and the poor road didn't predict it, but this matter is worth a fight." You're right, Brother Tong. ”

"Well, that's interesting, huh. Li Qiutong always thought that he wanted to become the strongest martial artist in the world, but the two people in front of him saw much farther than himself.

"So let's talk about the details of the alliance. Under the leadership of Ren Xingtian, the two chatted with great interest. Only Long Tianya, who doesn't care about anything, and Li Qiutong, who can't speak, are left.

"Hey, Xiaotong, what is the approximate stage of your current strength?" Long Tianya suddenly asked.

"According to what Xingtian said, it should be a two-star holy martial artist level. Li Qiutong replied without concealment.

"It seems that it is not impossible for you kid to step into the top of the martial arts. Your grandfather would be very pleased if he knew your current strength. ”

Hearing his grandfather, Li Qiutong looked at the cup on the table blankly and said, "It should be." ”

"Have you seen Qin Hongyu's girl?"

"I saw it, and after she read her grandfather's letter, she recognized me as her son. ”

When Long Tianya heard this, he laughed. "I didn't expect that girl to do this. ”

Li Qiutong didn't know much about the affairs of the older generation, but he still remembered something and asked, "Grandpa Long, do you know who assassinated Grandpa back then?" Since Qin Shubao told him about it, although Li Qiutong was unwilling to pursue it against his grandfather's wishes, he was always a little concerned in his heart.

Long Tianya's smile froze instantly, and after thinking about it, he still said: "That's it, your strength is about to catch up with me now, so it doesn't hurt to tell you." Back then, there were two groups of people who chased and killed Brother Baicao, one of which was the rumored in the rivers and lakes, it was the Dark Moon Killer Organization of the Qin State, and it was said that even the number one killer in the mainland at that time personally took action. It's just that your grandfather also has a lot of friends in the rivers and lakes, and there are also many people who help him along the way, and with your grandfather's identity in the Tang Kingdom, it is not so easy for the Qin State to kill him. But someone didn't know who revealed your grandfather's escape route to the Tang Kingdom to the Sharp Knife Organization. And the sharp knife was also merciless, allowing the god-level killer Thorn Tip, who was second only to Shadow and Drunken Sword at that time, to lead no less than ten heaven-level killers to snipe your grandfather directly halfway. ”

"And then?"

Long Tianya recalled, and continued: "Later, fortunately, your grandfather's friend Drunken Jian got the news from inside the sharp knife in advance and notified me, so he rescued your grandfather from the mortal situation and brought him to the Song Kingdom. ”

"Sharp knives, sharp stabs, it's him again. Li Qiutong muttered to himself.

Seeing that Li Qiutong's mood was unstable, Long Tianya reminded again: "Xiaotong, you should know that your grandfather doesn't want you to avenge him. But I know that you young people are easy to get to, and I don't want to persuade you in a high-sounding way. But remember, if you want to get revenge, I'm here to help. But don't be presumptuous. ”

"I understand Grandpa Long. ”

"Hmm. ”

After the two casually exchanged martial arts questions again, the other two finally discussed the same.

"So let's do it this way for now. Ren Xingtian said to Lin Ai.

"Well, by the way, shouldn't our alliance have a name?" Lin Ai suddenly suggested.

Ren Xingtian thought about it, but turned to Li Qiutong and said, "Brother Tong, what do you think it's called?"

Li Qiutong thought silently for a while, and said, "Let's call it Qiucao League." Miss Lin, what do you think?"

"It's good, it's just Brother Li, we're in the same boat now, do you still call me Miss Lin?"

"Uh, what's that called?"

"Call me, Ai. ”

Li Qiutong nodded, "Okay, I'll call you Xiao Ai in the future." ”

"Well, by the way, Brother Li, I gave you the jade pendant I carried with me before. Why don't you give me something as a symbol of the Autumn Grass Alliance? Lin Ai suggested again.

"I don't have any good stuff either. Li Qiutong touched his head and thought about it. I don't have anything of value on me, and it's not suitable for girls.

"By the way, I'll give you this. As he spoke, Li Qiutong pulled out a long sword from behind him. It was the sword that appeared in his hand inexplicably.

Lin Ai took the strange long sword unexpectedly, and smiled awkwardly instead of politely: "It's beautiful, thank you, Brother Li." Judging from Li Qiutong's expression, this sword may be something he came up with temporarily, so in Lin Ai's eyes, this sword may only represent the establishment of the Qiucao Alliance. No matter how big her brain is, she can't imagine what mysterious power is in this sword. And this power also changed her life.