"If there is truly a heaven above, how could this apocalypse have happened?" Song Lian said with a mocking laugh, "How could the Heavenly Dao, which needs human faith as incense to be worshipped, allow the apocalypse to occur, and for humans to no longer revere them?"
Frankly, Song Lian was an atheist.
Wen Shangyin didn't retort Song Lian's words; he was still contemplating Xu Yan Shuang's ability.
The two stood in the darkness without speaking. A gentle breeze blew, dispelling the mugginess.
At the tent, Xu Yan had already washed herself from head to toe and changed into clean clothes.
Once everything was handled, she lifted the tent flap and hooked it, then stepped out.
She didn't know where Wen Shangyin and Song Lian had gone, so she stood at the tent entrance and called out, "Master Yin, Song Lian."
Hearing Xu Yan's voice, Song Lian and Wen Shangyin turned in unison towards the tent.
With that, they saw Xu Yan standing at the entrance of the illuminated tent.
"Let's go," Wen Shangyin spoke first, then took a step forward.
Song Lian grunted and followed behind Wen Shangyin.
The two soon appeared in the light. Xu Yan was momentarily stunned by their simultaneous arrival but quickly regained her composure.
"Come in, I'll tell you my plan," Xu Yan said, then turned and walked back into the tent.
After entering the tent, Xu Yan moved a chair from the corner, set it down, and then sat herself.
Once seated, Xu Yan poured a glass of water to moisten her throat. She looked at Wen Shangyin and Song Lian, who were standing still, and said, "Sit."
Wen Shangyin and Song Lian said nothing as they walked over and sat down, one after the other.
Xu Yan was not one to beat around the bush. After the two were seated, she began to speak, "My plan is very simple."
"Tell us," Wen Shangyin looked at Xu Yan, anticipating what she would say next.
Xu Yan smiled slightly and explained her plan in a flowing manner, "Su Ling and the others are planning to establish a new base, and they have sufficient resources and manpower."
"If nothing unexpected happens, they will start building the new base tomorrow. This will be the most chaotic time within their ranks. And I can transform into the appearance of any one of them, especially Su Ling."
"I need you to arrange for someone to keep an eye on Su Ling and their every move. As soon as Su Ling leaves the castle, I will transform into her appearance and go to the castle to 'steal' back all the resources they looted, leaving their home completely empty."
This was Xu Yan's plan.
Upon hearing Xu Yan's so-called plan, Wen Shangyin and Song Lian exchanged glances and did not immediately respond.
However, deep down, they felt that Xu Yan's plan was feasible and they were willing to adopt it.
But at the same time, they were afraid, afraid of exposure.
After all, the example of the prison zone was still vivid in their minds, having happened not long ago. They dared not take further risks!
Moreover, even if it succeeded, the resources transferred from the castle would need a place to be stored. They couldn't possibly put them directly into their own stronghold, could they?
If they did so, it would be tantamount to protesting their innocence too much, directly giving Su Ling and Shang Qi an opportunity to come knocking and wipe them out in one fell swoop.
Therefore, even if Xu Yan could guarantee the plan's success.
The storage location of the resources after their transfer remained a problem.
After Xu Yan finished speaking, she waited for Wen Shangyin and Song Lian's response. Seeing their silence, she likely guessed the reason for it.
Xu Yan spoke again, "I can guarantee that this plan will not fail!"