Indestructible Body Of Vajra Of The Village Leader

”The ’Heroic Order of the World’ was once issued by General Yue Fei, calling upon the heroes of the realm to protect our nation and repel foreign tribes. And here you are, dishonoring it so egregiously.”

Xiao Qiushui coldly shouted, glaring furiously at Jiang Dali.

”Ha ha ha... heroes... heroes of the world? The very word ’hero’ often implies coldness, cruelty, solitude, and heartlessness.”

Jiang Dali chuckled lightly, ”If we’re talking about Yue Fei, the veritable epitome of serving the country with utmost loyalty, I must give him a thumbs up.

But when it comes to the heroes of this world, among the many people you, Xiao Qiushui, have known, there are tyrants like Li Chenzhou and mad heroes like Yan Kuangtu.

Yet, if we talk about true heroes, there are none.”

”You!!”

Xiao Qiushui glared angrily.

Jiang Dali waved his hand and said coolly, ”Alright, today we won’t discuss the heroes of the world. Let’s talk about the collaboration I wish to propose. If you know what’s good for you, you’d better listen carefully.”

Xiao Qiushui scoffed, ”Fine, I would like to hear what kind of schemes you, a bandit leader, have in mind. If it’s something utterly villainous, it’s better I know in advance so I can stop it.”

Jiang Dali’s lips curled slightly. ”I know you once conspired with Li Chenzhou to aid Yue Fei in protecting his homeland and defending the Song Country against foreign enemies.

Now, the Power Gang has been annexed by me, and Li Chenzhou is dead.

To speak of defending the Song Country against foreign enemies, within the Green Forest of the Song State, none can match me.”

”What do you mean by saying this now?”

Xiao Qiushui narrowed his eyes.

Jiang Dali smiled faintly, ”Li Chenzhou could collaborate with you to support General Yue Fei. There’s no reason I can’t reach a similar agreement with you.”

”What?”

Xiao Qiushui furrowed his brow, ”What exactly are you scheming?”

”There is no need to distrust my sincerity. By coming to you today without resorting to violence, I have shown enough goodwill.”

Jiang Dali chuckled softly, ”How do you think my position in the Song State is now?”

Xiao Qiushui’s gaze flashed as he spoke gravely, ”Resplendent, indeed, overshadowing the former Power Gang by far.

But without tact and the wisdom to keep a low profile, you will inevitably be expelled or wiped out by the Song State Government.

After all, Song is a country. Even Fang La was expelled from its borders; you, no matter how strong, cannot stand against it.”

”You are right.”

Jiang Dali looked at Xiao Qiushui. ”So, do you now understand what I mean?”

Xiao Qiushui suddenly nodded. ”You hope that by aiding General Yue Fei in expelling foreign enemies, you would establish a firm footing in Song State.”

As these words were spoken, Xiao Qiushui’s anger dissipated significantly, replaced by surprise and skepticism. ”Do you truly intend this?”

”Of course,”

Jiang Dali spoke calmly, half-truthfully, ”I do regret what happened to Li Chenzhou.

Sadly, he and I are alike, on a path to supremacy where we have no choice.

But in the future, I can choose.

The focus of Black Wind Village’s power lies within Song State. If Song were to be ruled by another country, it wouldn’t bode well for me.

And General Yue Fei, with his unyielding loyalty and patriotism, truly deserves the title of a hero.

Today, I add flowers to his brocade by helping him; one day, he must repay Black Wind Village.”

Xiao Qiushui looked uncertain and hesitated, ”If you truly wish to help the Song State fend off foreign enemies, I can set aside even the gravest grievances and believe that the late Gang Leader would be comforted knowing this.”

Pausing, Xiao Qiushui strategized aloud, ”Indeed, I’ve heard that on his dying day, Gang Leader Li thanked you for rescuing his wife from Zhu Shunshui at Iron Chain.

You, the chief of Black Wind Village, are not entirely a scoundrel.”

”The world isn’t merely black and white.”

Jiang Dali smiled, ”Since Brother Xiao trusts me, you might as well inform General Yue Fei of my words. There are things the general can’t do, but Black Wind Village can handle them.”

”I hope your words are true and not just deceitful flattery meant to placate me. A true hero acts for the country and its people. If Black Wind Village can indeed support justice, it will be honored for generations.”

Xiao Qiushui spoke heavily.

Jiang Dali’s lips curved slightly, ”Well said, but better done. You all shall wait and see.”

Though that’s what he said, Jiang Dali inwardly chuckled, harboring another plan.

He did admire Yue Fei.

But his feelings toward Song State were far from favorable.

To be loyal to Song State was unthinkable for him.

But assisting Yue Fei was essentially helping himself.

Initially, he simply wanted to dominate Green Forest and become the sole ruler of the Divine Continent within the Holy Dynasty.

Then, step by step, he would unravel the world’s secrets before the Four Great Families, solving the puzzle of his reincarnation into the Mixed Martial Arts World and leaving this world.

As Black Wind Village grew stronger, Jiang Dali increasingly felt the immense challenge of expanding his influence—meddling and blockades by the Song State.

So far, under the administration of many vassal states of the Holy Dynasty, he had only managed to deal with a weaker Dali.

As for the much stronger Song Country, he knew he still couldn’t secure a pass.

Always subservient and bending the knee was not his style.

Rather than being stifled by Song State, it was better to take the initiative, using the support for Yue Fei as an entry point into the Song Dynasty Court, building up his official influence, and eventually even dictating the court, becoming a puppet-master behind the scenes.

This was the best developmental strategy he had analyzed so far.