Mengqi put away the Evil God's Eye without batting an eyelid. Regardless of whether he could use it or not, handing it over to the Dominator of Samsara in Six Realms would definitely earn him Karma points, perhaps even more.
The Purple Death had many illusionary markings, dazzling and flowing. Its sharpness almost condensed into a substance and rushed into the sky.
Mengqi was tempted, but Governor Arrester Huang Zhiqing of Yi City, the young genius of the Wang family from Zhou County, Wang Zai, and several elders of the Wan and Ling families all came over and fixed their eyes on the colorful purple sword.
Wang Zai had used Unstoppable, which consumed a lot of energy. Unless there was another way to replenish it, it would not be a threat. But Huang Zhiqing was only slightly injured, and his "Wind and Thunder Punch" had already achieved the artistic conception. If he was not older, he might have been ranked at the bottom of the Ranking List of Young Masters. The elders of the Wan and Ling families did not have the chance to attack. They had been avoiding the Evil God, so their Nine Acupores Strength was preserved.
However, with his real strength, the Immortal Pressing Art, the ability to fight against a group of people, the Hallucination Body Movements and Wind-god's Legs for escaping, and the secret help of Qi Zhengyan, if he suddenly attacked, he was 70% to 80% sure that he could snatch the Purple Death and leave. His only worry was that Huang Zhiqing, as an arrester, had a secret tracking method. Then there would be a bloody battle.
But was it really good to snatch the treasure in this way?
Although the Ye family had been sacrificed, it was only those who were currently in the mansion. Some playboys were enjoying themselves outside, and some outstanding descendants were traveling. Was it really good to have the Purple Death taken after such a disaster?
With the death of Master Ye, the swordsman, and the others, the hatred of the siege had disappeared. If he took the Purple Death, it obviously had nothing to do with revenge. It was just greed and fear of the Death Task.
He thought of Old Master Tang and Tang Mingyue's expectations. He thought of Old Master Tang's and Tang Mingyue's expectations. He thought of Old Master Tang's protection and his efforts tonight. He thought of Tang Mingyue's praise for "Tang Jing". He thought of Old Master Tang's tearful eyes. He thought of the words "impersonating your identity and bearing your karma". He could not bear to let Second Master Tang really "disappear".
He sighed and said, "Everyone, what should we do with the Purple Death Sword?"
After thinking about it, he gave up the idea of snatching the treasure directly. There were various reasons for this, but in the final analysis, it was because he could not get over his psychological barrier. He felt that this kind of behavior was not in line with his character. Just like before in the Tang family's ancestral hall, although he said he would punish Tang Shu's family severely, it was just a verbal threat to force Tang Shu to show up. If Tang Shu did not show up, Mengqi could not bring himself to do it. At most, he would go to the manor to do chores. It was just like when he used Gu Changqing's joke to scare the Big Dangzi.
An elder of the Ling family who was on good terms with the Ye family sighed. "The Ye family suffered a great disaster and its foundation was destroyed. Naturally, the Purple Death should be entrusted to their descendants so that they can have the hope of rebuilding the family business."
Several elders of aristocratic families, including Tang Ren, also coveted the Purple Death, but they felt sad for their own kind. Thinking that their own families might encounter a similar situation and fall into such a situation, they could not help but feel sad. Therefore, they all nodded and agreed with the elder of the Ling family. Anyway, there was only one sword, and they could not divide it evenly. It was better to get some Refined Weapons and other valuables from the Ye family's treasure house as a reward.
Huang Zhiqing shook his head. "This is not appropriate. First, there is no master above Six Acupores in the Ye family. Even if they have Precious Weapons, they will be like a three-year-old child carrying gold in a busy market. They will not be able to defend themselves and will only attract covetous and covetous eyes. At that time, any powerful bandit can kill them and take the treasure. We can't take turns to guard the Ye family, can we? Second, the Ye family has suffered such a terrible murder case. It must be reported to the County City and must be presented to the court. The Purple Death Sword is one of them. "
"Therefore, we should take care of the Purple Death. Let's finish this case first. When someone from the Ye family reaches Eight or Nine Acupores, we will return it to him."
"Shameless!" Mengqi cursed in his heart. Looking at the expressions of Tang Ren and the others, they had similar reactions.
If the Purple Death was taken care of by the Six Fan School, would it be returned in the future?
This was like Liu Bei borrowing Jingzhou and never returning it! If the Ye family had the strong support of the Wang family from Zhou County, it would not be a problem. But how could the weak Ye family be valued by the Wang family? Mengqi could foresee that when they asked for the sword, there would be documents exchanged and a lawsuit written in ink. It would drag on for decades until the Ye family was completely defeated.
Before Mengqi could speak, Wang Zai said solemnly, "Governor Huang, this is not appropriate. The Ye family is an ally of the Wang family. Now that they have suffered a disaster, we should take care of the Purple Death on their behalf and nurture the descendants of the Ye family."
Meng Qi and the others did not know whether they should believe his words or not. If they did not take into account the Wang family from Zhou County, if it were any other aristocratic family, it would be a blatant act of swallowing the Purple Decease Sword. However, the Wang family from Zhou County still had a good reputation in such matters. They were upright and upright in their actions. Most of the time, they would return whatever the victim demanded.
Moreover, there were only a few people left in the Ye family, and they had always been dependent on the Wang family. Would they have the guts to ask for it?
"Hey, it's better to let me take care of it. At least I, Meng, will keep my word. As long as I am not dead, I will definitely return it!" Mengqi criticized in his heart. He glanced at Tang Ren and found that he was also eager to have a try. He suddenly had an idea.
When he was about to speak, he heard Qi Zhengyan say in a low voice, "Everyone, my cousin was seriously injured by the Purple Death and almost lost his life. How can we seek justice?"
After Mengqi pretended to be Second Young Master Tang, Qi Zhengyan told the public that his cousin, Mengqi, had been seriously injured and was healing in a secret place. Otherwise, such a big matter would require the help of the Gentleman Sword, who was on the Ranking List of Young Masters.
The scene suddenly froze. The Elders of the Tang and Wan families looked gloomy and uneasy. Although they had been deceived by the Heterodox Doctrines, it was true that they had besieged Manager Qi and his cousin. If they did not pay the price, the Huanhua Swords Sect would lose face, and the Wang family from Zhou County would not intervene. At that time, the three families would definitely suffer heavy losses, and the Ye family would be completely cut off.
Wang Zai looked unhappy, but he did not speak. In this matter, the Huanhua Swords Sect had lost face. If they did not make up for it, there would be a strong backlash. Originally, if the Huanhua Swords Sect had bullied the forces that relied on their protection, it would be good for their reputation to have a head-on conflict. It was not impossible for them to have a small fight. But now, they had been fooled by the Heterodox Doctrines. If they started a war with the Huanhua Swords Sect, they could not bear the responsibility!
Although Precious Weapons were precious and rare, they were the top forces in the world and did not lack them. There was no need to take the risk.
Huang Zhiqing looked gloomy and did not say a word. The big sects and aristocratic families were aggressive and often treated the imperial court and the Six Fan School as nothing. It was really hateful, but there was nothing they could do!
There was only one thought in Mengqi's mind. Senior Brother Qi, no, cousin, did you have to cooperate so well? I was just thinking about this when you opened your mouth!
He maintained the demeanor of a ruthless swordsman and said calmly, "Manager Qi wants the Purple Death? Isn't this justice a little too precious? "
One played the good cop, the other played the good cop.
The Tang, Wan, and Ling family elders fell into deep thought. Precious Weapons were precious, but they did not belong to them. It was more worthwhile to be generous in exchange for Manager Qi's forgiveness and appease the anger of the Huanhua Swords Sect.
Moreover, Manager Qi had only opened Four Acupores. Even if he had hidden his Kung Fu, it would not be very high. It was hard to say whether he could defend the Precious Weapon.
Qi Zhengyan said expressionlessly, "The Ye family was almost exterminated. Both I and my sect sympathize with them and would never do something like snatching the Precious Weapon. However, my cousin came here to avoid trouble. With the help of the Precious Weapon, he could wipe out his enemies and eliminate future troubles. In this way, he would definitely forget about the four families' encirclement and the Purple Death. If he doesn't care, I won't pursue the matter."
He said it so confidently … This was what Mengqi thought.
If the person involved did not pursue the matter, the Huanhua Swords Sect would have nothing to say … This was what everyone else thought.
Qi Zhengyan continued, "You all know my cousin's Kung Fu. He should be able to defend the Purple Death. Therefore, in the name of the Huanhua Swords Sect's Yi City Manager, I propose that the Ye family lend my cousin the Purple Death for a year. He will return it when the time is up. Heaven and Earth will bear witness."
Only lend? And there was a time limit? Wang Zai and the others frowned slightly. They felt that Qi Zhengyan's request was too low. Although the Gentleman Sword Mengqi could disappear into the crowd with the Precious Weapon, the monk could run away but the temple could not. Qi Zhengyan was still there, and he was the Manager of the Huanhua Swords Sect.
To some extent, the identity of a disciple of a big sect was more valuable than the Precious Weapon. This could be seen from the strength Qi Zhengyan had shown and the fact that he could discuss problems with Huang Zhiqing and the other Masters and Elders on an equal footing.
Moreover, he could make the Gentleman Sword Mengqi take a Soul-pledging Oath!
"That's good. In a year, someone in the Ye family might be able to open the Mouth Aperture and form the Inner World. He would be able to wield the Precious Weapon and defend himself." Huang Zhiqing relented. "But the Gentleman Sword must take a Soul-pledging Oath."
Wang Zai nodded.
Mengqi was secretly happy and said calmly, "As long as it can defuse the anger of the Huanhua Swords Sect, I have no objection."
They quickly reached an agreement. The Six Fan School and the three aristocratic families would send masters to guard the Purple Death in the Yamen and hand it over to Mengqi the next day.
After that, they searched the Ye family and found that all the Refined Weapons and elixirs were defiled and useless.
…
It was a silent journey. When they returned to the Tang family, Tang Ren, who had exhausted a lot of energy, went directly to the quiet room to take medicine and regulate his Qi-circulation. The Elders and Foreign Officials, who had finished their business, also left.
"Second Brother, is it settled?" Tang Mingyue had heard about the great commotion caused by the confrontation of the Precious Weapons. In addition, she had been paying attention to this matter. Seeing the Elders' expressions, she felt relieved and knew what was going on.
Mengqi nodded and roughly described what had happened. Tang Mingyue listened with fear and hatred. "The Destruction Sect is so hateful! The Evil Spirit Cultivator deserves to die! "
Although Master Ye was a playboy, the Ye family still had good disciples and Tang Mingyue's close friends.
Looking at her wonderful and lovely expression, Mengqi sighed and said, "Ninth Sister, please take care of the family in the future."
"Ah? What? "Tang Mingyue was puzzled.
Mengqi said seriously, "I have discussed it with Manager Qi. The Huanhua Swords Sect will support you as the Master. The Wang family and the Elders are at a disadvantage and dare not oppose it. Grandpa Ren will also support you fully."
"Second Brother, what about you?" Tang Mingyue was shocked.
Mengqi sighed and said, "I lied about what happened before. I provoked the assassins from the Unrelenting Tower on the ship and got Brother Wan into trouble for no reason. If I stay any longer, it will be bad for the family and you."
Tang Mingyue thought of the scars on his face and felt that this explanation was reasonable. She said with concern, "Second Brother, Yi City is close to Yedu and we have Precious Weapons. The assassins from the Unrelenting Tower dare not …"
At the end of her sentence, she couldn't even continue.
If the Unrelenting Tower was afraid of this, they would not be one of the Nine Evil Paths. Moreover, they were good at assassination and were even more notorious than the Destruction Sect. Of course, there were assassins from the Unrelenting Tower who died in the hands of the big sects, aristocratic families and the Six Fan School every year.
"Ninth Sister, don't worry. The world is big. I will change my skin mask and the Unrelenting Tower will be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Moreover, with the speed of my improvement, I may be able to open the Hidden Latch of Life and Death in a few years and fight against the assassins from the Unrelenting Tower." Mengqi comforted Tang Mingyue.
The Unrelenting Tower was not a crazy sect like the Destruction Sect. Assassinations were training and business. If they needed to use the killers of the Exterior, they would have to reconsider the price.
"Second Brother, should we take Canglan away?" Tang Mingyue asked with tears in her eyes.
Mengqi smiled and said, "This is to suppress the family. I have a plan."
He comforted her again, "Don't worry. The more famous I am, the more stable your position as the Master will be."
Tang Mingyue looked sad and pitiful. She gritted her teeth and said, "Second Brother, when are you leaving?"
"Tonight. Apologize to Grandpa for me," Mengqi said in a low voice.
Tang Mingyue nodded heavily and said, "You must be careful!"
Two hours later, the night was dark and the moonlight shone on the roof. Tang Mingyue stared at the clear light in a daze.
"When will I see Second Brother again …"
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