Everyone had seen threatening people before. Whether it was the head of the Liu Family, Liu Ji, Eunuch Li, or Fang Zhenqi, they were all experienced people, so they were no strangers to such matters.
However, they had never seen someone threaten someone as fresh and refined as Chu Xiu.
Furthermore, Chu Xiu's threat was no longer a threat. It was more like an ultimatum.
Liu Ji's old face turned red. Of course, this was not because he was excited, but because he was angry.
How was Chu Xiu's actions any different from a bandit's? Was this considered gifting? It was more like throwing his life away.
However, Liu Ji really didn't know what to say, as this was a single-choice question.
Liu Ji would normally be overjoyed as he looked at the gifts on the table. However, at this moment, these things only made him feel like his hands were scalding hot, as if they were going to take his life!
He had already promised the Crown Prince. Was he going to betray him now?
Of course, if he didn't betray him, then these gifts to bribe him would become money that could take his life.
Liu Ji had been in the southwest for decades and had experienced countless killings. He could see a hint of killing intent in Chu Xiu's eyes. It was an indifferent killing intent.
People with such eyes wouldn't take human life seriously. They were even more terrifying than those ferocious-looking people who threatened to kill at every turn.
Thus, Liu Ji believed that if he refused, the other party would really slaughter the Liu Family with his men!
Meeting Chu Xiu's indifferent gaze, Liu Ji smiled bitterly as he put away the gifts one by one.
If the Crown Prince's men were in the southwest, he would still have the intention of asking for reinforcements.
However, the Crown Prince's men would only arrive a month later. By then, the Crown Prince's men would probably only be able to collect his corpse!
A smile appeared on Chu Xiu's face. "A wise man submits to circumstances. Liu Family Head, you are a wise man. On the day of the meeting, you should know which side you are on."
After saying that, Chu Xiu left with Eunuch Li and Fang Zhenqi, leaving behind Liu Ji, who wore a complicated expression.
After leaving the Liu Family's residence, Eunuch Li asked doubtfully, "Official Chu, will the Liu Family really stand on our side after accepting the items? What if they go back on their words? "
Chu Xiu laughed coldly and said, "Go back on my word? He wouldn't dare. If he accepted our things, he would be betraying the Crown Prince. Even if he immediately explained to the Crown Prince, the impression of him as a traitor would remain in the Crown Prince's heart. Even if the Crown Prince said that he trusted him, does Liu Ji dare to completely trust the Crown Prince? "
Chu Xiu's words were like a tongue twister, but Eunuch Li and Fang Zhenqi were not stupid, so they immediately understood.
That was indeed the case. If Liu Ji were to betray them after accepting their items, he would not be able to please either side. He would offend both the Crown Prince and the Second Prince. At that time, as long as one of them was enraged, no one would be able to help him.
Thinking of this, Eunuch Li also subconsciously glanced at Chu Xiu. It had to be said that this Chu Xiu was really ruthless.
He didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point. As long as he found the right target, he would be able to deal with a big power in a day. Less than a month's time was more than enough for them.
Although the process was indeed unpleasant to hear, and Liu Ji must be cursing the three of them in his heart, that wasn't important. The result was the most important.
Chu Xiu looked to the east and said in a deep voice, "The next one is the Grey Sword Sect of Mount Diancang. But before that, I'll have to trouble the two of you to act as the kidnappers."
Eunuch Li frowned and said, "Kidnap who?"
"The three sons of the Sect Master of the Grey Sword Sect, 'Wind Chasing Divine Sword' Han Qianting. According to the information I obtained from the Iron Sword Sect, his three sons are unwilling to cultivate in Mount Diancang. Every month, they would go out for a day to play. Make use of this one day to kidnap these three people without alerting anyone. Only the two of you will be able to do it. "
Eunuch Li and Fang Zhenqi were somewhat resistant to Chu Xiu's task.
After all, they were also people with status, but now they had to act as kidnappers. It was really degrading.
However, the most important thing at the moment was to destroy the Crown Prince's plan. They couldn't care less and could only do as he said.
Five days later, in the Grey Sword Sect of Mount Diancang, the Sect Master of the Grey Sword Sect, Han Qianting, stood on the cliff at the back of Mount Diancang with a frown.
Although his three sons were disappointing, they knew their priorities. Usually, they would go down the mountain to play and come back in a day. But now, it had been two days and not even a shadow was seen.
"Mount Diancang is a famous mountain in the southwest. But I think with Sect Master Han's mood, you probably don't have time to appreciate the scenery of Mount Diancang. What a pity."
The moment he heard this voice, Han Qianting was shocked. He looked at the young cultivator who suddenly appeared behind him and shouted, "How did you get in here?"
Mount Diancang was easy to defend but difficult to attack. Other than a small path up the mountain, it was surrounded by cliffs.
This was the forbidden area of the Grey Sword Sect's back mountain. Only the Grey Sword Sect's disciples were qualified to enter. How did this stranger get past the interrogation of so many Grey Sword Sect's disciples and enter this place?
Chu Xiu walked forward step by step. For a sect of the Grey Sword Sect's level, it was fine if they didn't have a Martial Dao Grandmaster guarding it. They didn't even have a formation. With Chu Xiu's current mental strength cultivation, it was not difficult to enter such a place.
Making a shushing gesture at Han Qianting, Chu Xiu indifferently said, "Sect Leader Han, lower your voice. Don't draw others here. Could it be that you don't want the lives of your three sons anymore?"
As he said this, Chu Xiu took out three jade pendants. These jade pendants were blood red in color and looked very magnificent.
These three pieces of blood jade were gifts from Han Qianting to his three sons. They could nourish their blood and Qi. The shape was personally carved by him, so Han Qianting could almost recognize them at a glance. These were his sons' things.
Han Qianting's expression suddenly changed and he shouted in a low voice, "What did you do to my three sons?"
Chu Xiu said indifferently, "Nothing, I just invited them to be guests. But I can't guarantee what will happen to them in the future. It all depends on Sect Master Han's attitude."
Han Qianting said angrily, "The rule of the pugilistic world is that one shouldn't implicate family members. Who are you?"
"Shouldn't implicate family members?"
Chu Xiu shook his head and said, "Sect Master Han, you're wrong. Pulling one hair will affect the whole body. When you make a decision, you and your family will be implicated. So, as a person, it's best to be more cautious. As for who I am, that's not important. All you need to know is that I'm the Second Prince's man. That's enough. "
Han Qianting instantly understood everything, coldly saying, "The Second Prince is a dignified prince, I didn't expect him to be so despicable!"
Chu Xiu shrugged, not minding it. In any case, Han Qianting was scolding the Second Prince, not him.
Looking at Han Qianting, Chu Xiu said indifferently, "Sect Master Han, calm down. Some things aren't bad.
As far as I know, Sect Master Han's three Young Masters aren't very talented. In your lifetime, will the next generation of the Blue Point Sword Sect be inherited by your three Young Masters? This was an unknown factor.
A sect is not an aristocratic family, and the Blue Point Sword Sect doesn't belong to you alone. For the benefit of the entire Blue Point Sword Sect, is it worth it to abandon your own son? "
Han Qianting gritted his teeth, "What does the Second Prince want?"
Chu Xiu waved his hand, "It's simple. In a month's time, the Blue Point Sword Sect will stand on the Second Prince's side.
There's no need for Sect Master Han to worry, your three sons are safe and there are experts guiding them on the Martial Dao.
After the matter is settled, the three Young Masters will definitely return safely to Grey Point Mountain. Moreover, if Sect Master Han needs it, the second prince will also support Sect Master Han in the future, allowing one of your three Young Masters to smoothly inherit Grey Point Sword Sect. "
Han Qianting's expression flickered, but Chu Xiu didn't say anything. He only lightly said, "There's no need for Sect Master Han to be in such a hurry to make any promises. When the time comes for the Blue Point Sword Sect's meeting, we'll see how you perform. In any case, as long as Sect Master Han remembers one thing, the lives of your three sons are in your hands. "
With that said, Chu Xiu directly turned and descended the mountain, not bothering to look at Han Qianting's expression.
Chu Xiu was ninety percent sure that Han Qianting would choose to agree.
The difference between a sect and an aristocratic family was that an aristocratic family was made up of bloodlines. One's loss was shared, and one's glory was shared.
On the other hand, a sect was biased towards the individual. Han Qianting was only the Sect Master of the Blue Point Sword Sect, but the Blue Point Sword Sect didn't represent Han Qianting. Which was more important, his own son or the future of the sect?
In the intelligence Zheng Tiantu gave to Chu Xiu, this Sect Master Han wasn't the kind of heroic person who would sacrifice himself for the sect. On the contrary, he had always wanted his son to inherit the position of Sect Master.
After descending Blue Point Mountain, Eunuch Li and Fang Zhenqi were waiting for him.
"Is the matter settled?" Eunuch Li asked.
Chu Xiu nodded, "Rest assured, Eunuch Li. I won't make a move unless I have absolute confidence. Now there's only one left. Just pick one from the twenty-three strongholds. "
Eunuch Li's expression was somewhat gloomy, "How are you going to make a move this time? Don't tell me you want us to go kidnap again? "
Chu Xiu shook his head, "No need. This time it's very simple. Just throw money at them.
Most of the bandits in the twenty-three strongholds are a motley crew. What they want is very simple, and that's profit.
Moreover, the Crown Prince himself doesn't pay much attention to these bandits. He doesn't put as much effort on them as the people from the Iron Sword Sect.
So as long as we throw money at them, we can directly throw a stronghold that will submit to the Second Prince. "
Eunuch Li frowned, "But is throwing money at them reliable?"
Chu Xiu narrowed his eyes, "Of course they are reliable. Bandits are just greedy, not idiots. Since we can bribe them with so much money, it means that we can also take out the same amount of money to slaughter them!"
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