"I'd like to know if you've been plotting against me since I entered Five Forests City?"
Qin Yi frowned, his voice cool.
"That's right."
The puppet, Lin Juezong, was very honest. He immediately admitted, "To be precise, I've been planning since I received your information."
As if sensing Qin Yi's anger, he added, "Qin Yi, you should know that although we work for the same organization in the black market, we all have our own agendas. But in essence, we all have our own thoughts and work for our own interests. If not for this, why would I, Lin Juezong, join the black market? "
Qin Yi nodded. "You're right! Qin Mo joined the black market for his own reasons. However, there's one thing I don't understand. If you're the top genius of House Zhonglin, and even the entire Five Forests City, why do you want to kill Lin Yangcheng? I don't think he'll be a threat to you in the future! "
"You're wrong."
Lin Juezong said. "You haven't been in Five Forests City for long, but I'm sure you've heard of Lin Yangcheng's methods. He's a man who'll do anything to achieve his goals. His heart is more poisonous than any poison! If I don't eliminate him before he's grown, he'll be a great threat in the future! I'll have to leave Five Forests City sooner or later. The sooner I get rid of a potential threat like him, the better. "
The corner of Qin Yi's mouth quirked. "That's not your only reason, is it?"
"That's right."
Lin Juezong nodded and said, "My second goal is naturally to change the structure of Five Forest City. House Beilin is a great threat to House Zhonglin. If we don't suppress them, they'll be a threat in the future! House Donglin is the only one of the other four that we can work with and coexist with. "
Lin Juezong wasn't wrong. House Donglin, from Lin Xiao to Lin Dongpeng, had their own principles and morals, despite their shrewdness. From this period of contact, Qin Yi could also feel it.
"According to my plan, you'll represent House Donglin and kill Lin Yangcheng. After you've won second place, you'll trade the spirit vein with House Beilin. House Zhonglin will then take House Donglin under our wing and form a faction that can rule Five Forests City. At that time, the power of my Zhonglin Family will grow day by day, and we will be able to put an end to the division of Five Forest City! "
After hearing this, Qin Yi couldn't help but admire Lin Juezong!
It was obvious that Lin Juezong was an ambitious and resourceful person. At such a young age, he actually had the idea of changing the situation of Five Forest City that had been divided for many years, and he even began to take action for this!
To be honest, under his planning, there was a high chance that his future plans could be realized.
"Originally, everything was under my control. Unfortunately, your existence has disrupted my plans."
For the first time, a trace of regret appeared in Lin Juezong's somewhat stiff voice, "I originally thought that no matter how powerful you were, you would not be a match for my puppet. Your attainments in swordsmanship have indeed surprised me. In the end, my puppet failed. Although it didn't directly declare you the winner, I can't accept a draw. "
"If that's the case, why didn't you let me use my combat arts like you did with Duan Xinghe? Why didn't you use your martial techniques against me?"
"It's simple. The flames you used at the time were extremely effective against my puppet!"
Lin Juezong was direct and didn't hide anything. "My puppets are at the top in terms of strength and speed. But your flames are very strange. I've already considered your fire resistance and I've also made the corresponding adjustments! However, the flames you used against me were of a type I've never seen before. If I'd insisted on letting you use your combat arts against me, my puppet would've been burned to ashes in less than an hour! "
Qin Yi nodded. Now he finally understood why Lin Juezong had chosen to compete with Qin Yi in martial techniques.
"You're a good fellow, Qin Yi."
After a moment of silence, Lin Juezong continued. "In my eyes, you were nothing more than a pawn. You did advance step by step according to the path I laid out for you. But it was at the last step that you taught me an unforgettable lesson. I can manipulate others, but I can't manipulate you! "
Qin Yi smiled. "What's done is done. I don't think there's any point in discussing it further."
"You're right." Lin Juezong nodded. "If my guess is correct, the final outcome of the two houses' discussion is to combine the resources of the two spirit veins and divide them evenly. House Donglin's rise is inevitable. But even so, there's a solution. If House Donglin can't be my subordinate, I can at least be a partner. Perhaps it'll be much easier to unify Fivesicles City with an additional partner. "
Qin Yi nodded inwardly. To be honest, he admired Lin Juezong's breadth of mind.
"Qin Yi, you've completed your mission in Fivesicles City," Lin Juezong said.
"I believe the three from the Brushing Willow Sect will come to your door tomorrow and invite you to leave with them."
Even Qin Yi couldn't help but clench his fists when he heard the news. He couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes.
"Of course, this isn't your only reward for completing your mission."
Suddenly, Lin Juezong opened his hand. A flash of golden light revealed the Phantom Dragon Whip in his hand.
"Although you've been using a sword, I can sense from our battle that you have a certain level of mastery with a whip! This Illusionary Dragon Whip is a weapon that I feel is more suitable for me. Take it as my reward for this mission's client. "
Qin Yi was indeed tempted the moment he saw the Illusionary Dragon Whip. However, he quickly shook his head and said, "I can see that you have a better grasp of the whip than I do. The Illusionary Dragon Whip should be more useful in your hands. I think it's best if you keep it for yourself. "
Lin Juezong shook his head. "The Phantom Dragon Whip is indeed suitable, but it's only one of my favorite weapons. As for why it's better than yours, I think it's because I've been using it for a long time. If you use it diligently, you'll definitely be better than me in the future! "
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