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Chapter 5173: 5.0925 Qiao, Who Means What She Says

"I've already notified them." Qiao Mu clenched her fist. She was now unsure of Tianyun's next move. What impact would abducting Mu Qingya have on the overall situation? Or did Mu Qingya perhaps harbor secrets they were unaware of? For instance, could her body be re-engineered? Qiao Mu shook her head; overthinking now was meaningless. She needed to recall Huang He and the others as quickly as possible.

"How are Mr. Su and his team doing with their research at the North Watch Valley base?" Qiao Mu paused, then said, "Perhaps we should invite Mr. Su and his team back as well. They can discuss things with Huang He and see if both sides can piece together useful information to make progress in their research."

Mo Lian nodded with a serious expression. "I was thinking the same thing. I'll have someone notify Mr. Su's team to depart immediately and rendezvous with us."

"At that time, Mr. Su and Huang He can discuss what to do next."

Qiao Mu nodded. "The group targeting Tianyun can return in batches. Arrange for them to gather at Duanyue's location for now, and we'll decide then." Previously, Tianyun's people had been operating within Cangzhou. Qiao Mu didn't know what their next move would be. She hoped to contend with Tianyun while ensuring everyone's safety. The time they could leverage was likely running out. Tianyun's recent actions indicated that a large-scale outbreak might be imminent.

"Have all the cities prepare their safety measures!" Qiao Mu said expressionlessly. "Especially pay attention to protecting water sources."

"Understood."

"City guard teams must patrol continuously, twenty-four hours a day. Especially those transmitting messages and setting up defenses on the drum tower, every defensive point must ensure that someone is constantly monitoring every minute."

Crown Prince Mo nodded repeatedly.

"Have His Majesty issue an order to cancel all unnecessary gatherings." Qiao Mu said coldly. "Tell those 'singing birds and swallows' to stay put at home and stop causing trouble in front of me."

"If they have nothing to do, they can be gathered to excavate moats or build walls." She was not a kind-hearted person. If she was provoked, she wouldn't give anyone face. If she told you to dig a ditch, you had to dig it. If she told you to build a wall, you had to build it. Don't talk about delicate young ladies; even if the King of Heaven came, if Qiaoqiao Daren said to build it, you had to build it!

"Okay, wife, I'll explain all this clearly to our father," Crown Prince Mo said with a smile, nodding. He secretly thought: Wife is truly amazing, she considers everything so comprehensively. This way, there will definitely be enough workers for excavating ditches, building walls, and constructing defensive barriers, with continuous reinforcements from the rear.

The next day, protective notices were posted in the central square. The defense level throughout Dragon Flame City was raised to the highest. Entry and exit through city gates required inspection, and communication became tense. More personnel were concentrated in the city's water source areas for defense and dispatch.

A silent war, unbeknownst to the public, was already being meticulously arranged.

Meanwhile, on Snow Island, Huang He gathered a group of alchemists. They led their contingent aboard a large ship, turning to gaze back at the small island they had stayed on for quite some time. This return to Dragon Flame City, if nothing unexpected happened, meant… the great battle with Tianyun was imminent.