Under Song Peng's constant persuasion, Chen Daosheng began drinking cup after cup. Just as Feng Jun expected, his alcohol tolerance was very poor, and soon his eyes became hazy and unfocused.
Feng Jun felt the time was right, so he raised his glass, clinked it with Chen Daosheng's again, and said, "Brother Chen, besides proselytizing, do you have any other business here this time? If you need anything, you can tell me, and I'll see if I can help."
Chen Daosheng hadn't yet reached the point of unconsciousness, but the alcohol had already surged to his brain, affecting his judgment. This was the perfect time to extract information. Hearing Feng Jun's question, he began to speak, "The top priority of our White Lotus Sect is naturally to save the world and spread the teachings to rescue the people. There is nothing more important than proselytizing. Originally, I wanted to open another branch here, but unfortunately, you didn't know how to appreciate it. When Judgment Day arrives, we will return to the Vacuum Homeland with our followers. Refugees like you who refuse to convert to our White Lotus Sect can only continue to suffer in this boundless sea of misery, not knowing which epoch it will be before you have a chance to return to the Vacuum Homeland."
Chen Daosheng mumbled incoherently, speaking only about the White Lotus Sect saving the world and such. It seemed his mind was solely occupied by the Silent Mother and the White Lotus Sect, making it very difficult to obtain any useful information.
Feng Jun did not give up and asked several more tricky questions, but Chen Daosheng's answers were vague and evasive. In just a few words, he would always bring the conversation back to the White Lotus Sect, and he still hadn't given up on trying to convert Feng Jun, constantly trying to persuade him to join the White Lotus Sect.
Feng Jun merely humored Chen Daosheng in their conversation. When Chen Daosheng once again brought up the matter of proselytizing, Feng Jun suddenly asked, "Are you planning to proselytize only here this time? Aren't you going to visit other places?"
"Coming here was just a temporary decision. Actually, I already had a place in mind, right there in Huaicheng District. Hehe~ Brother Feng, since you gave me tea and treated me to drinks, I'll tell you: our White Lotus Sect has already established contact with someone in Huaicheng District, just waiting for…" Chen Daosheng stopped mid-sentence, shook his head, and continued, "Just waiting for me to go and discuss it with them again. This matter isn't finalized yet, so don't spread it around."
After saying this, Chen Daosheng drained the last sip of wine from his glass and stood up, leaning on the table. "I'm leaving. I'll have someone come to discuss the trade details with you later. Thank you for your hospitality."
He then staggered towards the door, and the two maids who had been standing motionless also followed him out, without making a sound the entire time, and without touching any of the food on the table.
After Chen Daoming had completely left, Song Peng and Feng Jun also left the dining room. Walking back, Feng Jun asked Song Peng, "How much of what Chen Daosheng said just now do you think is credible?"
Song Peng thought for a moment before saying, "Boss, are you referring to the sentence Chen Daosheng started to say but then changed his mind about? I think it might be true, because combined with the information you brought back this time, the Red Hand Mercenary Group and the Blood Bell Gang in Huaicheng District are likely planning an attack on the Zhu Hong Business Association. Zhu Wenyao is also very averse to religion, so it's impossible for her to be involved with the White Lotus Sect. It can only be that one of the Red Hand and the Blood Bell Gang has established contact with the White Lotus Sect."
"I think so too, but if this plan is real, then it's interesting. Huaicheng District is already on the verge of civil war, and now with the White Lotus Sect's involvement, there are many fish hidden in these murky waters." Feng Jun nodded and said, "Song Peng, what do you think?"
"I'll naturally listen to you, Boss, and watch them fight," Song Peng nodded and said.
Feng Jun just smiled and said nothing more. Although what Chen Daosheng said earlier was mostly nonsense, Feng Jun was intentionally probing the White Lotus Sect's actual strength. Combined with the information Song Peng had gathered, the White Lotus Sect's headquarters should be located at the border of E Province and Yu Province, and they had basically cleared out all surrounding minor forces, establishing a theocratic regime with significant influence in the local area.
Theocratic regimes have always been keen on spreading their religious culture, and they are very suitable for expansion in the Doomsday. Ordinary people in a Doomsday environment, after losing their means of livelihood, desperately need spiritual support. As long as these people are given a meal and a vague, fabricated faith, they can rapidly develop in the Doomsday.
Feng Jun's reason for refusing Chen Daosheng to proselytize here was that if the White Lotus Sect were truly allowed to proselytize in Longmen Town, it wouldn't be long before people on the streets would say that the food in Longmen Town was due to the Wusheng Laomu (Eternal Venerable Mother), which would inevitably lead to conflict. It could even eventually lead to a situation where they would take over completely.
"If the White Lotus Sect really gets involved in the internal strife in Huaicheng District, then it will be troublesome," Feng Jun said after pondering. "The White Egret Drone that Chen Daoming agreed to sell can carry 6-10 soldiers, which proves that they have a very large number of them or have better aircraft. As long as they are willing, they can deploy a large number of soldiers or even heavy combat units here, and even influence the balance of victory when civil unrest breaks out in Huaicheng District."
"Notify your informants to pay attention to the recent developments in Huaicheng District. Report to me immediately if anything happens." Feng Jun had already considered the worst-case scenario.
Huaicheng District is no longer as stable as it once was. The rebellion that was supposed to happen became uncertain due to Feng Jun's appearance, but now with the White Lotus Sect's intervention, it is once again on the verge of breaking out. It now seems that the best outcome for Feng Jun would be for the Zhu Hong Business Association and the Blackwater Merchant Guild to win. At that time, Feng Jun might not only gain the right to reside in Huaicheng District but also take the opportunity to grow stronger.
The worst outcome would be for the Red Hand Mercenary Group or the Blood Bell Gang to win. The Blood Bell Gang already had ties with Chen Jianbin, and in the past, the Blood Bell Gang had been rebuffed by Feng Jun in trade. After they win, the Blood Bell Gang will definitely come to trouble Feng Jun, and the White Lotus Sect will also take root in Huaicheng District. Feng Jun does not want to be neighbors with such a religion; if the White Lotus Sect is allowed to develop, the area around Shangqing City will sooner or later be completely controlled by the White Lotus Sect.
Zhu Wenyao, the president of the Zhu Hong Business Association, should also understand the current situation by now, otherwise, she wouldn't have allowed Hu Kun to defect with an N1 Tank.
