"I was going to kill them," Lu Qian said, "You know, actually Liu Zhangmen's martial art is not up to standard, the disciples he taught are worse than worse, not even worth mentioning. If I wanted to deal with them, it would be as easy as pinching an ant to death. But I remember you have a good heart, you don't want me to kill too many people. If I did that, you wouldn't like it. Besides, what's the point of pinching an ant to death? Therefore, I went easy on them. As soon as you went down the secret passage, I sealed their acupoints and also sealed their mute acupoints. Otherwise, with their mouths closed and their hands and feet immobilized, each one fiercer than the other, I would get angry and possibly kill them. Therefore, right now your martial brothers from other Sects are indeed lying on the ground, but nothing serious happened. Didn't they want to be filial disciples? Their Shifu sealed their acupoints and fainted, they didn't break their own palms, but they should lie down with him for a while. "
Nangong Xue was not interested in his nonsense, but hearing that those Huangshan disciples were not dead, she felt a big rock had been lifted from her heart. She was grateful to Lu Qian, who had almost become a murderer. She was worried about the Death Demanding Chop again. "What was carved on the wooden block?" She asked, "If you can't figure it out, why don't you tell me?"
"Don't say it, don't say it," Cheng Jiaxuan anxiously said, "I don't want to!" Cheng Jiahua angrily said, "You dead witch, if you dare to say one more word, I will tear your mouth." From Lu Qian's conversation with her, he knew that this witch was not someone close to him. Moreover, he often belittled her without mercy, and the extent of his belittling went far beyond a quarrel between friends. Cursing her would not harm his Shifu's face, hence he dared to say it openly.
Actually, Lu Qian's original intention was exactly the same as Cheng Jiaxuan's analysis, but this was not the right time. If as soon as Cheng Jiaxuan tried to stop them, he immediately agreed, it would look like he was obeying this little girl's order, and then his dignity would be gone! What he hated most in his life was being manipulated by other people. Whatever Cheng Jiaxuan said, he would do exactly the opposite. "Disciple," he hastily said, "Anger will harm your body, don't be too emotional. I'll read it to you now. "
Cheng Jiahua said, "Oh? Didn't you want to leave us alone and leave us to fend for ourselves? Your poor disciple happened to be among them … "Lu Qian said with a fake smile," How could that be? Alliance Head Li, Xueer, you've known me for a long time. Am I that kind of person? " Then, he remembered that they were trapped in the stone statue and couldn't see him at all. There was no point in pretending to smile, so his smile collapsed. Li Yijie said in his heart, "It is precisely because I have known you for a long time that I understand you clearly. You and that Cheng Jiaxuan are birds of a feather. "
Cheng Jiaxuan was so anxious that tears were about to flow out of his eyes. "Haven't you always been selfish?" What's the point of pretending to be a good person? "
Lu Qian flicked the bottom of the wooden piece with his middle finger and said, "Senior Mu is saying that each pattern can be used as a ladder that leads to the secret door at the top. The Death Seeking Chop is behind that door. However, it is not as easy as just going up the stairs. There is only one door, but there are many paths behind the door. Each pattern corresponds to a path. Each pattern contains a secret. Only by following the heart of the pattern can the correct path be opened. As long as you choose one path, you can't go back on it. Because once you step on it, the swords on the other ladders will turn into sharp weapons and attack you together. The tips of the swords are dipped in poison. Once they touch you, you will die. On the way, you can't touch the walls. They are also poisonous … Mother, this Hall of the Dead is really strange. How can there be poison everywhere? … You only have one chance. After that, whether you succeed or not, the door will be closed forever. But even if you find the correct path, the path will be full of danger. Whether you can obtain the Death Seeking Chop or not depends on your own luck. Good luck? She still dared to say 'good luck' at the end? "
Cheng Jiaxuan said cautiously, "Um … Do you really want to try?"
Lu Qian thought to himself, "Try your grandmother's head. This is clearly a stupid thing to do. There's no way I'd try. That's right. I'll drag a few people here and have them try to obtain the Death Seeking Chop. Then, they'll fight until their heads bleed. In the end, I'll be the fisherman who benefits. Also, the intention mentioned above, is it Mu Qingyan's intention or Prince Zhuang's? This is going to take some time to think about. When the time comes, I'll go save Li Yijie. I don't want to be seen as an unrighteous person. Besides, I'll be his benefactor. Let's see if he still dares to snatch the Death Seeking Chop from me. A good guest who cares about his reputation will never open his mouth. This is what it means to end all troubles. Otherwise, if I pick it up, as long as he's still alive, he'll pester me for it. That's too annoying. Very well, let's do that. "
Li Yijie and the others were eagerly waiting inside the stone statue. However, there was no movement outside for a long time. They glanced at each other, their faces filled with worry. They all knew that Lu Qian was swift and decisive when he was straightforward. He wouldn't delay for even a moment. However, once he started to drag things out, it meant that he wasn't willing. This also meant that the situation could easily change.
Li Yijie would rather hear him directly refuse than let the two of them hang here in the dark. Finally, he couldn't help but shout, "Brother Lu, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and get the Death Seeking Chop. Then split open the stone statue and save us. If you're late, it'll be too late. "
Lu Qian leisurely said, "What's the rush? You're the one who's begging me to save you. You should be humble and submissive … why are you yelling? I'm confused. Am I the one who wants to save you, or are you the one who wants to save me? " Li Yijie was so agitated that he couldn't catch his breath. He coughed a few times and said, "Brother Lu, don't act like you're the victim. A person's patience … has its limits. "
Lu Qian said, "I'm the victim? How am I the victim? Since you said so, then I'll leave my words here. I want you to promise me that when you get the Death Seeking Chop, it'll belong to me. " Li Yijie also knew that this was the general idea he had in mind. He said, "My promise is useless. That's not something I can decide …"
Lu Qian said, "It's good that you still know. I thought that as soon as you saw the Seven Demons treasure, you would use your status as the Alliance Leader to snatch it. I was the one who gave this position to you in the past, so I won't pursue it. To be honest, I don't owe you anything. You were the one who told me the method. But why can't you, Li Yijie? If I didn't do as you said, even if you could recite the characters in the stone statue, it would still be an empty shell. It wouldn't be of any use. Whether you succeed or not, it's up to you. But if you're not lying to me, and the air in this stone statue is indeed thin, then you should know that there's not much time left. "
Li Yijie looked at Nangong Xue and Cheng Jiahua's pale faces. He was worried and anxious. He thought, "I'm also trapped here with them, and I'm the one with the most serious injuries. How come I'm so much better?"
Lu Qian sneered, "Alliance Leader Li loves to delay the most. This brother's patience is also tempered by you. But today's matter is very important. I can't indulge your little hobby. Do you agree or not? "
Nangong Xue held her breath and shook her head vigorously at Li Yijie. Shixiong had always been a man of his word. If he was tricked into agreeing, then in the future, a despicable person like Lu Qian could come to him for help. That would be tantamount to putting a layer of shackles on himself that he would never be able to break.
Li Yijie thought it over and over again. The most important thing was to get out alive. Otherwise, everything would be empty talk. If he died without knowing why, how could he protect the world of Wulin? He replied, "Alright. But when the time comes, everyone must compete fairly, using their own abilities. Even if I still lose, at least I'll lose with some courage. "
Lu Qian said, "Using your own abilities? What abilities do you have? Alright, you've personally promised me that if the Death Claiming Chop falls into my hands, you won't be able to participate in the struggle. In the future, you'll have to be careful, and so will your companions. "Li Yijie nodded, then remembered that he couldn't see through the stone statue, so he said," I promise. Can you start now? "
Lu Qian laughed, "No rush, no rush. You should've heard what was written on the wooden piece. You should know that only one path is real. If my judgment is wrong, the Death Claiming Chop will never be found again. You won't be willing to do that, right? My brain power is limited, I'll have to find more people to help me think. "As he said this, footsteps could be heard. When Li Yijie heard that he wasn't pacing back and forth in deep thought, but was walking quickly to the other side, he more or less understood what was going on. He coldly said, "What, Brother Lu wants to run away at the last minute?"
Lu Qian snorted and said, "Don't think blindly. I've always been a man of my word. What I've said still counts. If I say I'll try to save you, I won't let you down. "Nangong Xue said," Then where do you plan to go now? "
Lu Qian laughed and said, "What, this is the first time I've heard you ask about my whereabouts. Does this mean that our relationship has risen to another level? Alliance Master Li's guess is correct, I'm not some good samaritan. The reason I'm willing to help you is purely for the sake of the Death Claiming Chop. I've always had a habit of not allowing others to take a bite of the meat I've already eaten. "
Li Yijie was also confused. He said, "Since the Death Claiming Chop is only a step away from you, why are you …" It was difficult to say these words. Ever since he was young, he didn't want to rely on others too much, and he didn't want others to have this kind of misconception. Lu Qian laughed and pretended to be surprised. He said, "Ah, why does Alliance Master Li seem so reluctant to part with me?"
Li Yijie's face was ashen, but he didn't say a word. Lu Qian then said, "You're asking me why I'm leaving? Of course I'm leaving, I have to leave. I'm going to get reinforcements for you. Speaking of which, you're not as loyal as you boast. For example, those people above have been digging for more than a month. It's natural that I didn't reveal the secret path, but since you discovered it, you didn't say a word. Sure enough, everyone has a greedy heart. "Cheng Jiahua interrupted," Master, do you want others to help you get the treasure through the danger? "
Lu Qian stared blankly, then laughed even more heartily. He said, "Since there are no outsiders here, I don't need to hide anything. Ay, disciple, whatever Master is thinking, I can't hide it from you. "Cheng Jiahua sneered silently.
Li Yijie said coldly, "You don't need to trouble yourself. They've dug out a passage at the bottom of the Zhao Clan Temple. They should be arriving soon. You just need to wait here peacefully."
Lu Qian laughed and said, "You're not very good at pretending to have nothing to do. This secret path is a shortcut to the Hall of the Dead. Counting how long you've been there, you still haven't heard anything from there. You deliberately let them go in a big circle, so you could use this time difference to steal the Death Seeking Strike. This idea is very good, but unfortunately, God doesn't look after hypocrites. He just took a nap, and you're already trapped in the stone statues. It's fine if you suffer retribution, but you also implicated Xueer and my disciple. You're the real jinx, Alliance Head Li. "
Li Yijie subconsciously wanted to explain that he didn't know anything about the passage, and that it was hard to tell whether it was a blessing or a curse. Only then did he come down with the righteous intention of personally entering hell. But after thinking about it, he felt that it was meaningless to say anything. This "pretense of being noble" would only give Lu Qian something to use against him. Moreover, at this time, even he didn't really believe the reason. At that time, although he suspected it was a trap, most of him agreed that the secret path was a shortcut, and that the sacrifice was nothing more than hypocrisy to pacify his conscience.
Lu Qian heard that he didn't answer for a long time. Perhaps it was because he had a guilty conscience. He thought that he had mocked him enough. If he was the villain, it would only lessen the guilt in Li Yijie's heart. It would be better to let him reflect on himself. That would be more effective.
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