"Since you don't have the courage to die, then you will try your best to fight for the hope of living. I think it is time for us to have a good talk."
Ling Xian had a faint smile on his lips as he stared at Infiltrating Night and Bing Tian Di.
"What do you want to talk about?" Infiltrating Night suppressed the anger and humiliation he felt.
"I am not interested in the secrets of the House of Qing Yi."
Ling Xian softly grinned, "I just want to know how much you know about the Crown Prince. Or rather, what kind of deal did he make with you."
"I have nothing to say!" Infiltrating Night rejected right away.
"This is related to the rules of the House of Qing Yi. I cannot reveal anything." Bing Tian Di's face was determined as well.
This made Ling Xian smile. He flapped around his sleeve and the knife in his hand rested on Infiltrating Night's neck.
"If you don't want to talk, then you can kill yourselves."
At those words, Infiltrating Night's fists tightened and his face turned red.
Bing Tian Di reacted the same way.
They didn't want to break the rules of the House of Qing Yi, but they didn't want to die. Therefore, no matter how angry they were, they could only sigh helplessly.
"Aye, I will talk." Infiltrating Night sighed and chose to surrender.
Hearing this, Ling Xian smiled.
He didn't torture them, he didn't try to convince them. He simply gave them a choice. A choice that hit their desires.
Just like he said, if they didn't have the courage to die, then they would try their best to fight for the hope of living. Infiltrating Night and Bing Tian Di didn't want to die. Instead of torturing them, he might as well give them a decisive choice.
Reality proved that Ling Xian did the right thing. He grabbed onto their desire to live and turned it into something beneficial for him.
"Since you have made your choice, then stop wasting my time."
Ling Xian erased his smile and stared at the two of them with eyes as sharp as swords, "If you dare to say one more word, this knife will cut off your heads."
At those words, Infiltrating Night and Bing Tian Di shuddered. Bitterness was all over their faces.
There was no turning back. Since they had chosen to surrender, they had no choice but to follow Ling Xian's will. There was no other way.
"The Crown Prince made two deals with my Green Cloth House."
Sneak Ye let out a long sigh and said, "Firstly, they want us to kill Yan Liusu. Secondly, they want to exchange for a divine item that can transform magic power."
Hearing this, Ling Xian smiled. That was what he wanted to know.
Ever since he heard that the Crown Prince had broken through to the Limiteer realm, he had felt that something was amiss. He knew very well how difficult it was to transform one's Dharmic powers. Without a special method, it was impossible to break through.
He faintly smiled and said, "Tell me in detail."
"There's a godly place in Qingyi House, but only those old monsters know what it is. I don't have the right to know."
Sneak into Night said, "But one thing is for sure, it is able to transform dao choosing stage cultivators' mana. Pian Ruyu transformed there"
"So, the Crown Prince's transformation is true?" Ling Xian frowned.
"The transformation is real, but the foundation is not stable."
Sneak Ye shook his head, "The godly place in Qingyi House does not allow outsiders to enter. Therefore, what the Crown Prince got was merely a divine item from that place. The effect was not even one-tenth of what it was."
"In other words, the Crown Prince's foundation is not stable and he is very different from a true undefeatable realm cultivator?" Ling Xian's eyes brightened.
"That's right. Based on his appearance, he is no different from a true undefeatable realm cultivator. But his battling abilities are much weaker." Sneak Ye nodded.
"Very good, I finally got some valuable information." The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up and he revealed a satisfied smile.
He was originally thinking of a way out of this situation. But now that he learned that the Crown Prince was not a true undefeatable realm cultivator, this situation fell apart on its own.
"I have told you everything I know. Can you let us go now?" Sneak Ye sighed bitterly.
"Of course you can."
Ling Xian sipped on his tea and grinned, "But, where can you go? Don't tell me you want to go back to the House of Qingyi. "
"What do you mean by that?" Sneak Ye frowned.
"Idiot. Pian Ru Yu clearly has the ability to take you away, but she didn't do so. Don't you understand the meaning behind this?" Ling Xian glared at the two of them.
"I …"
Sneak Ye frowned and understood what Ling Xian meant. But if he doesn't go back to the House of Qingyi, where can he go?
"You are now abandoned pawns. Plus, you have been held captive for so long. The House of Qingyi has long lost trust in you."
Ling Xian spoke softly, "If you go back, even if you don't die, you will be locked up. Is that the kind of life you want?"
Hearing this, Sneak Ye and Bing Tian Di silenced.
The reason why they didn't want to die was because they didn't want to give up on the good things in the world. If they are locked up, where would the good things be?
"Listen to me. You can go anywhere, but you cannot go back to the House of Qingyi."
Ling Xian softly grinned, "Why don't you stay and help Yan Liusu?" "He is in need of help right now. If you can let go of your prejudices and focus on helping him, riches and honor will be yours."
"But the situation right now is not in his favor. Though the Crown Prince doesn't have the capabilities of the undefeatable realm, he has reached it. Plus, he is the eldest son, so he has the right."
Sneak Ye frowned, "Once he sits on the throne, Yan Liusu will die for sure."
"That's right."
Ling Xian grinned, "This is a gamble. If you win, you will enjoy riches and honor. If you lose, you may not die."
"Plus, if you rely on him now, you will be helping him in his hour of need. This favor will bring you many benefits."
Ling Xian spoke softly, "That's all I have to say. Saying more won't help. Think about it."
Then, he drank his tea and didn't speak anymore.
Sneak Ye and Bing Tian Di fell into deep thought.
Ling Xian's few sentences had dispelled their thoughts of returning to the House of Qingyi. He had also analyzed the pros and cons of relying on Yan Liusu.
This put them in a dilemma and they couldn't advance or retreat.
After a long silence, Sneak Ye finally opened his mouth, "I will only ask you one thing. Will you do nothing?"
"No. I will do my best to help him sit on the throne. If I can't, I will at least protect his life." Ling Xian's voice was loud and powerful.
"Alright!"
Sneak Ye exchanged glances with Bing Tian Di and gritted his teeth, "Just because of you, I am willing to help him."
"Very good."
Ling Xian softly grinned, "I believe that you will be proud of the decision you have made today."
"I hope so."
Sneak Ye softly sighed, still uncertain. But with Ling Xian's words, he was more confident.
Bing Tian Di felt the same.
Rather than saying they chose to help Yan Liusu, it was more like they had high hopes for Ling Xian. Without him, they wouldn't have made this decision.
"I believe your future will be bright. You two just wait to enjoy riches and honor."
Ling Xian smiled faintly. Gazing into the blue sky, he said, "Next, we'll see what news Yan Liusu brings back. If the emperor stands on his side, then I'll be able to help him secure victory."
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