Chapter 165 Breakthrough
Chapter 165 Breakthrough
After receiving Zheng Luoqi's letter, the Prince of Huainan couldn't help but sigh, "No wonder he is the son of Zheng Yuxiang. It's no wonder that the father and son have been able to control the government for so many years."
Then they immediately sent someone to meet up with Zheng Luoqi.
Wuji Gate
She Yizhou and Gongshan Mufeng were sitting face to face.
Seeing that Gongshan Mufeng remained silent, She Yizhou finally couldn't contain himself and broke the silence, asking, "What is the purpose of summoning me here? I remember our cooperation ended!"
Upon hearing this, Gongshan Mufeng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a contemptuous smile, and he replied softly, "Look at what you're saying. Are you completely unaware of all the discussions about my Wuji Sect in the martial world these days?"
She Yizhou frowned and retorted, "What does that have to do with me?"
Gongshan Mufeng suddenly raised his eyes, his gaze as cold as ice, staring straight at She Yizhou, and said in an icy tone, "Oh? Really, there's absolutely no connection? Back then, when you were begging me, pleading with my Wuji Sect to help you get your junior sister back, you didn't say that!"
"That was on the condition that you eliminate that Xing Tu for me. But before I could even make a move, Xing Tu died, so our cooperation came to an end. What reason do you have to come looking for me now?" She Yizhou replied disdainfully.
"Who knows? Who knows if it's true? How can you prove that you didn't do anything and that Xing Tu is dead just based on your word?"
"My men don't say that. They clearly saw you make a move!" Gongshan Mufeng looked at She Yizhou with a cold smile, his eyes full of contempt.
"Are you threatening me?" Upon hearing this, She Yizhou was instantly enraged. His eyes widened as he stared intently at Gongshan Mufeng, as if he wanted to devour him alive.
"Heh... Threat? Don't forget, this was originally an agreement between the two of us. Now that Xing Tu has lost his life, you should fulfill your promise, Young Master She!" Gongshan Mufeng said calmly with a slight smile.
Gongshan Mufeng seemed unconcerned about She Yizhou's anger, and continued to confront him calmly.
"You didn't kill Xing Tu, so why should I honor my promise?" She Yizhou roared angrily, his voice deafening. His face, twisted with rage, seemed to breathe fire.
"Hmph! My men were taken there by you, and Xing Tu just happened to die on his wedding day. Besides, I still have the written agreement and tokens you made when you begged me for help."
"Faced with such irrefutable evidence, what else do you have to say?" Gongshan Mufeng replied with a cold smile.
“Every single one of these incidents points directly at you, She Yizhou!”
"In order to get Guan Zhitiao, you actually betrayed your own sect and begged my Wuji Sect to eliminate the future successor of the Sword Shadow Sect for you! You really have gone to great lengths!" Gongshan Mufeng looked at She Yizhou provocatively, his eyes flashing with a cold light.
“You…you…” She Yizhou was so angry that he trembled all over. He pointed a trembling finger at Gongshan Mufeng, his lips quivering, but he couldn’t utter a single word.
At this moment, She Yizhou's heart was in turmoil, his thoughts in complete chaos. He never imagined that his momentary lapse of judgment in seeking Gongshan Mufeng's help to win over his junior sister would now become evidence for Gongshan Mufeng to manipulate him.
As Gongshan Mufeng said, whether Xingtu was killed by him or not is no longer important at this point. As long as Gongshan Mufeng presents the evidence, everyone will think that he did it, and at that time, he will be unable to defend himself.
The thought of how his beloved junior sister would view him if she knew about this would lead her to believe it was his doing.
Thinking of his master and the entire sect's reaction after learning about this, She Yizhou felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, his whole body chilled.
The Sword Shadow Sect and the Boundless Sect have always been sworn enemies, and now he is actually having dealings with the Boundless Sect. If others find out about this, what will happen?
Especially when they learn that they once joined forces with the Wuji Sect and attempted to hand over the martial arts manuals of the Sword Shadow Sect to them, a sense of panic would involuntarily rise in She Yizhou's heart.
She Yizhou was unwilling to be expelled from his sect, and even more unwilling to sever his deep feelings for his junior sister.
But at this moment, it was even more impossible for him to steal the secret manual of the Sword Shadow Sect. As a result, She Yizhou was immediately caught in a dilemma.
Looking at She Yizhou's panicked expression, Gongshan Mufeng's eyes gleamed with cunning. He said calmly, "Have you thought it through, She Yizhou? Do you want to steal the Sword Shadow Sect's secret manual, or be expelled from the sect and lose your junior sister forever? Choose one!"
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A few days after Zheng Luoqi delivered the letter to the Prince of Huainan.
Zheng Luoqi received a reply from the Prince of Huainan, along with a messenger sent by him. It must be said, the Prince of Huainan was quite generous.
Many people have been sent. If they all besiege the Sword Shadow Sect together, taking it down won't be a problem. However, doing so would be too reckless and could alert others, giving them a chance to escape.
Moreover, in the past few days, Zheng Luoqi received news from her subordinates that She Yizhou had been behaving strangely recently and had even visited Wuji Sect. Zheng Luoqi felt this was a good opportunity.
Zheng Luoqi decided to hold back for the time being and send someone to keep an eye on what She Yizhou was up to, perhaps she could use She Yizhou as a breakthrough.
Zheng Luoqi also sent Bo Yu, He Jinyu, and Quan Yuyuan to keep an eye on She Yizhou, Guan Zhitiao, and Guan Zhitong's movements at the Sword Shadow Gate.
Soon after, Boyu brought back news: "She Yizhou tried to steal the secret manual of the Sword Shadow Sect, but was discovered by his fellow disciples. Fearing that his fellow disciples would tell Guan Zhitiao, She Yizhou killed his fellow disciple and carried the body back to his home, where he has temporarily hidden it under his bed."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Luoqi frowned, lost in thought...
"Keep an eye on him. If that She Yizhou makes any move, we'll take advantage of the chaos and strike. Send people to keep an eye on the Sword Shadow Sect in shifts," Zheng Luoqi continued to instruct.
"Yes!" Boyu accepted the order and immediately arranged for people to carry it out.
two days later
Sword Shadow Sect
A fellow disciple, looking hurried and anxious, rushed up to She Yizhou and asked urgently, "Senior Brother! Have you seen Mingli recently?"
“I remember the last time I saw Mingli, he said he was going to find you, but he hasn’t come back since. Senior brother, do you know where he went?”
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