Manor Lord Ping laughed loudly and waved his hand, saying, "Don't make me laugh! Haha, Yi 'er, you're underestimating your Uncle Ping too much. I'm not in a hurry to leave this place. I'm even interested to see how these majestic Four Great Clans, as well as the four ruined manors, will be destroyed. After all, how many times in a person's life will they be able to witness such a grand spectacle? How can you mere mortals compare to me? I have the Ping Clan's Jade Miracle Pill, which has been passed down from generation to generation. After taking it, I can hold my breath underwater for a few hours. However, if you want to follow me closely and fight me head-on, I'm afraid you've miscalculated. "
When the crowd heard his words and saw his calm and composed expression, they couldn't help but shudder with fear. The second manor lord Xia and Liu had heard that his Ping Clan's ancestor was an alchemist and specialized in refining strange pills. He had also heard of the Jade Miracle Pill before. Seeing his old friend gain the upper hand, he couldn't help but admire his ability to scheme.
First, he used the Miss's marriage as bait and even alerted the Wulin Alliance Head, Li Yijie, to take the bait. Then, he used his position to make his act real and give the position of Alliance Head to Ping Ruoyu. In the end, although he was exposed by Yuan Yi, he was still able to maintain his composure and turn the situation around to his advantage. This ability was far beyond his own. Losing to him was enough to make others accept it wholeheartedly.
Among them, only Yuan Yi had a temperament that refused to admit defeat. He worked so hard not for himself, but because he couldn't bear to see so many people lose their lives here. Ever since he met Li Yijie, he had become much more loyal. He rolled his eyes and said, "Uncle Ping, why do you have to make it such that both sides suffer? What good does it do for you and for me? I know that you planned all of this to become the Wulin Alliance Head and control the world. We can't beat you, but that doesn't mean that all the talents in the world can't defeat you. Two fists are no match for four hands. When the time comes, will you be able to handle it? What's more, what you want to achieve the most is to show my father, Uncle Xia, and Uncle Liu, right? In my humble opinion, why don't both sides take a step back? We will revere you as the Wulin Alliance Leader and serve you wholeheartedly from now on. As for you, open the secret passage and let us out! How about it? This way, both sides won't suffer a loss, right? "
Everyone felt that what Yuan Yi said was reasonable. After Manor Head Ping heard it, he frowned and fell into deep thought. He did not refute it immediately. It seemed that there was still some hope. After a long time, Manor Lord Ping finally opened his mouth and said, "This suggestion … is feasible. However, if you're the only one who said it, then it won't count. Will the others agree? Yuan Yi said, "Little Nephew can guarantee that if you keep your word, we will also keep our word."
Most of the people present were seniors with some reputation in Jianghu, so it was really difficult for them to admit defeat. Manor Master Ping swept his gaze across everyone's faces and sneered, "Why aren't you speaking? I knew it. You Wulin people are the most cunning. You don't have an ounce of sincerity in your words. "
Yuan Yi stepped forward to smooth things over, "What you say is just a sentence. If you like to hear it, I can make up more beautiful words and read them to you every day. What's the point of that? Verbal promises are not important. What's most important is how you do things in the future. Since everyone knows what to do, why do you have to force them to say it? "
Manor Lord Ping thought, "You're really bad. What do you mean by asking me to watch how they do things in the 'future'? That's only if they have a 'future'. Why must I fulfill my promise first …" After thinking for a while, he said, "Alright, for your sake, I won't haggle over whether the others say it or not. I just want to hear it from your father himself."
His biggest dream for many years was to surpass the original Manor Lord and make the Ping family the leader of the Four Great Families. Therefore, he could ignore the hypocritical flattery of others, but he insisted on getting the original Manor Lord's promise. Only then would he feel at ease.
Yuan Yi smiled bitterly and said, "Father, for my sake, please say a few words to Uncle Ping." In the ears of the others, these words carried a hint of charity. Manor Lord Ping was impatient and did not notice anything unusual in his tone.
The original Manor Lord smiled. Seeing that everyone was looking at him, he cleared his throat and said, "Brother Ping, today I'm willing to put down my pride and call you Brother. You should understand. Some things are said too clearly and lose meaning. Since I didn't object to Yi 'er's suggestion, it means that I've agreed. Back then, the Four Great Families were ambitious and trained their troops and set up formations in secret. It was all for the sake of one day killing our way back to the Central Plains. Since this has been our long-term dream, as long as we can achieve our common goal, who becomes the alliance leader, what does it matter? "
Manor Lord Ping laughed and patted the original Manor Lord's shoulder. He said, "Brother Yuan, I've been waiting for you to say these words for almost ten years! As your brother, my greatest desire is to surpass you one day and become the leader of the Four Great Families! Good, good! Let's go out and have a good contest when we reach the surface! "
After he finished speaking, he turned around and walked calmly under the gazes of dozens of people. He rotated the lever according to the angle of a few degrees. Every time there was a "click", everyone's heart would skip a beat. They were worried about whether they could escape before the seawater poured in.
When he pulled the lever to the last position, there was a rumbling sound not far away. A crack appeared on the wall and gradually spread to both sides. A passageway snaked upwards with many twists and turns. As far as the eye could see, it was endless. The top of the passageway was covered with a layer of glass. The surrounding waves surged violently, making it even more magnificent and shocking. For a moment, everyone forgot that they were in danger, and exclamations of surprise rose and fell one after another.
Manor Lord Ping could not help but feel proud. He spread his arms and said with a smile, "How is it? Is this secret passageway a work of art? Only my Ping Family … "Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt a chill behind his head and a chill ran down his spine. This was a change that had not happened for decades. In the past, no matter how strong the enemy was, there was no such thing as being afraid before the battle. He tilted his head slightly and his palms were filled with vital energy.
Ping Ruoyu was standing in front of him. His skinny body was straight and his eyes were as sharp as knives. He stared at Manor Lord Ping fiercely. If it was said that he did not live up to his name in the past, anyone who witnessed this scene could clearly understand the meaning of his eyes spitting fire. Even Manor Lord Ping's aura weakened under such a gaze.
Ping Ruoyu stepped forward step by step. He gritted his teeth and said with hatred, "So there's another secret passageway in the manor. Why didn't you tell me? You're the one who destroyed my only bargaining chip! Why? Tell me! Tell me! "
Manor Lord Ping raised his palm with difficulty and placed it between the two of them, stopping her from moving forward. He said kindly, "Yu 'er, it's not like that. Listen to me …"
Ping Ruoyu's hand brushed past her ear and she screamed, "I don't want to listen!" Before Manor Lord Ping could react, she pointed her finger at the tip of his nose. This was an extremely rude action for the younger generation.
Before she could speak, big drops of tears rolled down her cheeks. She said, "It seems that I'm just a good-for-nothing. My life is unnecessary … Everyone lied to me and betrayed me. Now, even my biological father treats me as an outsider! I'm excluded from all the plans. The reason why you let me do whatever I want and forced Alliance Master Li to abdicate was just to pave the way for your ambitions! I can't accept this. It's not that simple. Don't even think about leaving here alive! "
Manor Lord Ping frowned. "Yu 'er, don't go overboard …" Ping Ruoyu laughed loudly. Suddenly, he pulled out a porcelain bottle with a white base and blue flowers. He said, "Father, do you recognize this medicine bottle? It was stolen from your secret room. You lied to me once. Now, I'm going to lie to you once. We're even now. I hope that we're fated in the next life to be your daughter again and repay the kindness of raising me! "She poured out a few pills from the bottle and brought them to her mouth.
Manor Lord Ping thought that his daughter had always been willful. Even if she threw a tantrum, it would be some insignificant action. However, when he saw the porcelain bottle, his eyes widened and he exclaimed, "You can't do this!" At the same time, he rushed forward and tried to seize it. However, everyone was afraid that he would escape halfway. Their lives were at stake and they did not dare to let him out of their sight. When they saw him moving, they immediately rushed forward. A few people stood in front of him and pressed down on his shoulders.
In the blink of an eye, Ping Ruoyu tilted her head back and swallowed all of the pills. Immediately, his body drooped to the ground as if all his bones had been sucked out. His entire body seemed to be shrouded in a layer of murderous aura. His bangs were like ripples that gently swayed in front of his deep eyes. When the airflow passed by him, it seemed to be guided by an invisible aura and changed its direction.
Manor Lord Ping watched this scene with his eyes wide open. He let out a sorrowful cry as if he was a severely injured beast in despair. Since the beginning of the meeting, everyone had seen the master behind the scenes calm and composed. Even if the sky fell and the earth cracked, he would not show it easily. At this moment, they did not know what kind of shocking news could cause him to lose his composure.
Before they could ask, Ping Ruoyu suddenly raised his head. His eyes were blood-red, but when he looked into the depths, he was completely listless. There was a strange bright red in between his eyebrows. His hair stood up like barbs and hung slightly in the air.
Even the father and son of the Yuan family had never seen such a strange scene. The original manor lord frowned and said, "Brother Ping, your daughter is …"
Manor Lord Ping was dejected. He forced himself to raise his head and said, "Do you know what medicine Yu 'er just took? It's a finished product of my research … It's different from the past when it only increases one's potential. For a short period of time, it forcibly uses the energy in the body to break through the normal limits and unleashes its full potential. It's like planting a demon in the body and temporarily borrowing its power. Once it starts, it can't be stopped. It has to wait until she's completely exhausted … However, in this way, her organs will be overworked and immediately fail. She'll be no different from a disabled person! For example, this kind of consequence is like pulling up seedlings to help them grow. "
Yuan Yi looked at Ping Ruoyu and saw that she was still standing there like an ignorant piece of wood. She was worried for a while. She said, "Uncle Ping, you know that this medicine is harmful to the human body. It's something that harms people and yourself. Why do you purposely research it?"
Manor Lord Ping wanted to cry but had no tears. He said, "That medicine … I originally wanted to give it to the soldiers under my command. When the time comes to attack the city, each of them can fight against a hundred people. Moreover, they are brave and fearless of death. How can they not win? Even if there are heavy casualties after the war, with the lure of high positions and generous salaries, there's no need to worry about not being able to recruit people dauntlessly. I originally intended to use this as a secret weapon after I returned to the martial world. Who knew … Yu 'er would be so stubborn … "
The original manor lord sighed and said, "Brother Ping, the Four Great Clans have been living in seclusion for a long time. Why can't you see past the worldly desire for power? Yu 'er isn't the only one who has fallen into it. You too! You're simply a lunatic whose humanity has been devoured by ambition! "
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