Jiang Liechen smiled faintly. "You let me win, you let me win. However, I don't need a victory that comes from charity. You seem to be uneasy. Are you still worried about Sect Leader Meng? You are indeed a model of righteousness! "Although it was a compliment, it sounded like mockery.
The Manor Lord pretended to be calm and said, "You're wrong. I've never been such a warm-hearted person. What does the rise and fall of Mount Hua have to do with me? Even Yi 'er often says that I'm too cold. If you're doing this to prevent me from helping Mount Hua, then I can only say that your actions are superfluous. "
Jiang Liechen said, "That's for the best. Among the masters of the present age, there are very few who deserve my respect. You, Mister Yuan, are one of the best. Unless it's absolutely necessary, I don't want to use force against you. However, I have a detailed plan for this. I've used a lot of manpower and resources. Failure is not an option. In order to prevent any unexpected changes, I have to make a complete arrangement. "
The Manor Lord snorted coldly. His sleeves fluttered violently under his anger. He said, "What nonsense! However, your appetite is getting smaller and smaller. You've spent so much effort just to take down a small Mount Hua Sect. It won't benefit you at all in the future. Or perhaps you want to settle some old grudges with Brother Meng and Nephew Li? That's making a mountain out of a molehill. When did your vision become so narrow? "
Jiang Liechen said, "Thank you for your praise, Mister Yuan. However, I'm determined to deal with Mount Hua, not just for Meng Anying. When the time comes, you'll naturally understand. "
He waited for the Xuan Shuang to rearrange the game. Suddenly, he leaned in front of the Manor Lord and said, "Why don't I repeat what I said before and ask you to cooperate with me? Since you have the heart to dominate, you must have a stepping stone from the outside to the inside. Other than the Qing Dynasty, the Blood Evil Sect and the Four Great Clans are on par with each other. However, I heard that the Four Great Clans' foundation was destroyed a few days ago. They lost a lot of bargaining chips for no reason. If they want to fight force with force now, both sides will suffer. I want to help you get through this crisis together. If we don't work together, we can only wait for others to break through layer by layer and reap the benefits. "
The former Manor Master said, "You are indeed good at bewitching people. Just like half a year ago, when you were flaunting your prowess in front of the four great families, did you? " Jiang Liechen saw that the original Zhuangzhu's tone had softened, so he continued, "That's right. At that time you were unwilling to compromise, or perhaps it was because you were cautious that you set up defenses everywhere. However, now that you've seen my strength with your own eyes, you should know how to live by relying on the strong, right? "
The original Manor Lord said coldly, "Brother Ping did as you instructed. Not only did he lose all his family's assets, he even brought the four great families to ruin with him! Is this the benefit of working with you? In that case, I'd rather not. "
Jiang Liechen said, "During the Alliance Leader's abdication ceremony a few days ago, if it weren't for your son's obstruction, this seat's forces would have been able to expand to the Central Plains a long time ago. I'd like to ask, was it you who wanted him to oppose me, or was it you who wanted to use this opportunity to get rid of this obstacle when you saw the Ping family standing shoulder to shoulder with your noble Manor? "
The original Manor Lord laughed coldly and said, "Although I'm not a gentleman, I'm not that despicable! Speaking of which, I was like you in the past, determined to conquer the Central Plains. I spent all my time scheming against others, and because of this, I missed a lot of good times. Even more so, my own son saw me as an enemy and wanted to leave me several times. It wasn't until more than a year ago, after being influenced by his friend, that I came to my senses. It turns out that worldly power is all ephemeral. Once the addiction is over, there's no more joy. There are still many people who are deeply obsessed with that invisible and untouchable thing that will unknowingly drag you into the abyss. They never get tired of it. In the end, nothing can compare to a happy family together. That's all I have to say. It's up to you to decide what to do. You're still young, so it's not too late to turn back. Just think thrice before you act. "
When the Xuan Shuang heard these words, his face suddenly became slightly distorted. A trace of extreme pain flashed through his eyes. He said indifferently, "It's a pity that I'm from a noble family. Even if we gather together, we'll just form a clique. In name, he's your relative, but when it comes to benefits, he'll be a tool to be used. If he takes a step back, he'll be an even more ruthless enemy than a stranger. This kind of family, this kind of kinship, how can I protect it? How can I cherish it? In the past, I was driven out, so even if I turn back, I won't be a good-for-nothing who gets trampled on and begs for charity. I want to be the victor. I want those who look down on me, whether they're willing or not, to kneel at my feet and sing my praises. This is the difference in strength. "
Jiang Liechen was inwardly moved. His face was stiff, not much better than the Xuan Shuang. Because half of his face was covered by a mask, most of his expression was hidden, making it impossible for others to see through his inner thoughts. After a long time, he said as if to himself, "In this world, I've no longer had any relatives. Who do I have to rely on?"
His eyes were absent-minded as he said, "What a good saying, a prodigal son turning back is worth more than gold! But what about me? Who would give me a chance? You said that your son's friend is probably Li Yijie, right? He's actually good at putting on a high and mighty attitude, making all the filth under his radiance feel ashamed of their inferiority. His words sound good, but does that mean that in this world, the dark side shouldn't exist? Does he really want to kill us all? What a joke! Even if there's justice, it's not up to an ordinary person like him to enforce justice on behalf of the heavens! He forced me to kill my own brother with my own hands. If I don't cut him into pieces, it'll be hard to get rid of this hatred! "The Xuan Shuang Shuang didn't even look at him.
After venting his anger, Jiang Liechen finally calmed down. He smiled faintly and said, "My apologies. I lost my composure for a moment. I hope the original Manor Lord doesn't think that I lack etiquette. Speaking of which, it's not surprising. No one cared about him since he was young, and no one loved him. A wild child of unknown origins would naturally be uneducated. "
The original Manor Lord said coldly, "No one in this world can truly look down on you, unless you belittle yourself and put yourself below others. Not long after I met you, I already saw through you. Who would have thought that the Blood Fiend Hierarch, who appeared cold, cruel, and insufferably arrogant on the outside, was actually someone who felt inferior and was afraid of being left alone? You can't cover up your weakness with a group. You can only use your pride to cover up the contempt in your bones. "
Jiang Liechen's eyebrows trembled slightly, as if he was trying his best to suppress his anger. What he hated the most was having his thoughts seen through by others, and it was even more difficult for him to bear the self-righteous understanding. After a while, he regained his composure and said, "Mister Yuan, have you ever felt that life is like a chess game, and everyone is just a chess piece on the board? No matter how much he used to call the wind and summon the rain, in the long run, he is just being manipulated by others. In order to achieve his final goal, he often doesn't hesitate to sacrifice the pawn to protect the chariot. Any small action can completely destroy him. Moreover, in the big picture, no matter how big or small his value is, as a chess piece, he has no right to question the actions of the chess player. Therefore, all his struggles for power, in the eyes of others, aren't they ridiculous and ridiculous? It's no different from the foolish actions of an ant trying to protect itself, or a mayfly trying to shake a tree? "
The original Manor Lord didn't expect him to be able to say such words. He frowned and said, "It seems that you aren't completely unreasonable after all! If that's the case, then why are you … "
Jiang Liechen laughed coldly and interrupted, "Why are you still eyeing the power in your hands? Why would you rather let the world bleed to the last drop of blood? That's because in my eyes, all living beings are just lowly insects, flies, and rats. Their life and death should be under my control! They are chess pieces, and I am the chess player in charge of the overall situation. If anyone dares to go against my will, I will abandon this chess piece. It's not only a punishment, but also a warning to others. "
The original Manor Lord snorted coldly and leaned back in his chair. It seemed that it would be a waste of time to say anything to him. Jiang Liechen smiled and said, "Why, original Manor Lord, you don't believe me? Then why don't you try to take a breath and carefully feel what it feels like in your dantian. Then you'll know if I'm just being an alarmist. "
The original Manor Lord didn't care at first, but he couldn't help but have some doubts in his heart. His face was still full of contempt, but he secretly took a breath and circulated his internal energy. Sure enough, he felt that his lungs were empty. Although there wasn't any sharp pain, his limbs were soft and he couldn't muster any strength at all. Immediately, his face revealed a look of panic. He thought about how he had been so careful since entering this room. How could he still unknowingly fall into the enemy's trap? Could it be that this attack was really invisible?
The smile on Jiang Liechen's face widened, as if he was extremely satisfied with the original Manor Lord's panicked expression. He said, "Original Manor Lord, you can't figure it out? You must have felt that after entering this room, you were extremely careful, you didn't touch anything, you didn't eat any desserts, you didn't even touch anything when you played a game of chess. Then, if I wanted to poison you, where would I start? Even an experienced Jianghu person like you was fooled, right? "
Although the original Manor Lord wasn't convinced, he was still a man of his words. He didn't want to lie, so he slowly nodded his head. Every time, it was as if there was a thousand pounds of weight behind his head that he couldn't let go.
Jiang Liechen said, "That is indeed the case, but the problem lies here. This chessboard and chess pieces are covered with a layer of invisible powder called Huanyan Incense. It is invisible and odorless, harmless to the human body. It is even harder for ordinary people to detect it. Only those who have good martial arts and compete with other people's internal energy will trigger it. The stronger one's internal energy is, the faster it will be consumed. Unless one's internal energy has reached perfection, they will be able to avoid this disaster. If you weren't so paranoid, you wouldn't have fallen into this trap after playing a few games of chess. However, you acted as if you wanted to show off in front of me and used all of your internal energy. It was as if you were worried that your internal energy wouldn't dissipate. Even I, who was watching from the side, had nothing to say to you. This can only be called being too smart for your own good. "
The original Manor Lord tried to circulate his internal energy a few times, but he still couldn't feel anything. Because he used too much energy, large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. Jiang Liechen laughed, "Don't waste your energy. This drug won't cause any consequences. It's just for these short four days, so you should know your place. No matter how much you try, it will be in vain. It's like you are an ordinary person who has never practiced internal energy. Where would you find your internal energy? Coincidentally, aren't you tired of chasing after fame and fortune in the martial arts world? Giving you the opportunity to be an ordinary person is just what you want. You should be thanking me. "As he spoke, he laughed loudly. To the original Manor Lord, his laughter was like sharp thorns stabbing into his heart. There was actually such a method of poisoning. It was simply undetectable and impossible to guard against.
However, in his life, other than power, he valued face even more. From beginning to end, he couldn't accept the fact that Jiang Liechen's internal energy was stronger than his. He asked, "Just now, you also used your internal energy like I did. How come you weren't poisoned?" Even if it was just a guess, he didn't believe that Jiang Liechen, the self-proclaimed ruler of the land, would fall into a stalemate with him just because he wanted to poison people. Taking a step back, he still had to save his martial arts to deal with Li Yijie.
Jiang Liechen slightly raised his eyelids and said, "As expected, the older the ginger, the spicier it is. Although you lost your martial arts, your foresight is still so accurate. I really admire you, I really admire you! It's a pity that you forgot the simplest thing. Since I was the one who poisoned you, why didn't I take the antidote first and then deliberately make a move to lure you into the trap? Just as I expected, you willingly jumped into the trap. You can't blame anyone else for this. However, you don't have to be too sad. After all, even a wise man can make mistakes. In front of me, it's hard for anyone to avoid mistakes. "
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