flstandardbreds Chapter 161 Progress is going smoothly
Chapter 161 Progress is going smoothly
Zheng Luoqi and the others acted according to the pre-arranged plan, first creating various seemingly accidental but actually carefully planned opportunities for Zisang and Guan Zhitiao to meet.
They also kept a good balance, not daring to make these "chance encounters" seem too deliberate, so as not to arouse suspicion or resentment from the other party.
At first, their first few encounters were marked by cold indifference, but later they exchanged simple nods and polite greetings.
As time goes on, the plot gradually heats up, and the classic "hero saves the damsel in distress" scene begins to unfold.
However, Zheng Luoqi felt that repeatedly playing the hero and rescuing the damsel in distress was too tedious and not a sustainable solution. After all, Guan Zhitiao was a strong-willed person, and if Zisang always played the role of savior, it would be difficult to truly touch her heart.
Therefore, subsequent developments must change, allowing them to form an interactive relationship of give and take.
This time, Zi Sang successfully rescued Guan Zhi Tiao from his predicament; so next time, when Zi Sang is in trouble, Guan Zhi Tiao will step forward to lend a helping hand.
As this cycle continued, more and more interactions naturally arose between the two.
The entire plan proceeded exceptionally smoothly. Every step was exactly as Zheng Luoqi had anticipated.
As Zi Sang and Guan Zhi Tiao grew closer, their feelings for each other slowly blossomed without them even realizing it...
After three months of emotional turmoil, Guan Zhitiao and Zisang finally confessed their feelings for each other.
Three months have passed since the martial arts contest for marriage. When Guan Zhitong, the leader of the Sword Shadow Sect, learned about this, his first reaction was that the Five Elements Heroes might be up to something.
However, he couldn't resist Guan Zhitong's persistent pleas and insisted on marrying into the family. Moreover, Guan Zhitong had previously investigated the Five Elements Heroes.
The information gathered was nothing special. The Five Elements Heroes were five brothers born of the same mother. They had always lived a nomadic life, without father, mother, or relatives.
He is a good candidate for marriage into the family, and will not pose too much of a threat to the Sword Shadow Sect. There is no need to worry that they will try to take advantage of the sect's power in the future for the sake of their clan's interests.
Things went very smoothly. The families of both sides discussed the matter calmly and then decided on an auspicious date for Guan Zhitiao and Zisang to get married.
"Then let's decide on this, in-laws!" Guan Zhitong said with a smile, her words revealing her satisfaction with the outcome.
He secretly observed his future in-laws and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion: although Xing Tu's family background was slightly inferior, he didn't have any major flaws in other aspects. Moreover, his brothers were all handsome and dashing, so their parents must have been prominent figures in the past.
A thought flashed through Guan Zhitong's mind. She turned to look at Zheng Luoqi, a hint of expectation in her eyes, and asked, "If I may ask, in-law, are you married? To be honest, I have a distant niece who is in the prime of her youth, just turning eighteen this year, and is not yet engaged or betrothed. I wonder what your thoughts are on this..."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Luoqi realized that Guan Zhitong wanted to play matchmaker for him, a common problem among middle-aged and elderly people.
Zheng Luoqi then showed a hint of regret on her face and replied softly, "To be honest, I am already married."
Upon hearing this answer, Guan Zhitong was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained his composure and continued to press, "Oh, I see. But why have I never heard my in-laws mention your wife? Is there some hidden reason?"
Faced with Guan Zhitong's questioning, Zheng Luoqi sighed deeply, his face full of sorrow and regret, and slowly said, "Alas, it is shameful to say. My wife has long since left me, and she was even 'cursed' to death by me."
"It's also my bad luck that I'm destined to bring misfortune to my wives. I married several wives in succession, but they all met with the same fate and passed away one after another. Since then, I've been disheartened and have never had the thought of remarrying."
"Oh, is that so! My dear in-law, you really don't need to worry too much. The so-called 'wife-killing' theory is completely absurd and baseless! Perhaps he just hasn't met the one who is truly destined for him yet!" Guan Zhitong comforted him earnestly.
Actually, at first, Guan Zhitong originally planned to continue persuading Zheng Luoqi, but when he heard Zheng Luoqi say that he had already caused the deaths of several people, his heart sank and he thought it was better to give up and not force it.
"Well, my dear in-laws, I'm so sorry, time really flies! It's already this late! I still have some things to take care of. My husband Xingtu and Miss Guan's wedding is settled today, so I won't bother you any longer!"
As Zheng Luoqi spoke, she slowly stood up from her seat and bowed slightly to Guan Zhitong.
Seeing Zheng Luoqi's actions, Guan Zhitong quickly stood up, a warm and friendly smile on her face, and said politely, "Oh dear, my dear in-law, what are you saying? Since you're here, how can you leave without having a meal? How about this, you can sit here for a while, and have a simple meal together when the food is ready?"
However, in the face of Guan Zhitong's warm invitation, Zheng Luoqi simply shook her head and politely declined, saying, "Thank you for your kind offer, but we are indeed tied up with important matters and can only regret it." After saying this, Zheng Luoqi once again showed an apologetic smile.
Seeing this, Guan Zhitong stopped insisting and replied, "Alright, since you've said so, I won't keep you any longer! I hope our two families can visit each other often in the future!" As she spoke, Guan Zhitong had already stepped to the door, ready to personally see Zheng Luoqi and the others off.
After Zheng Luoqi and the others had walked away, Quan Yuyuan approached them with a puzzled look and asked, "Are we really going to marry Zisang off?"
Zheng Luoqi slapped Quan Yuyuan on the back of the head and said, "Of course not. We've been preparing for this for so long, waiting for this opportunity. Let's proceed according to plan!"
Zheng Luoqi planned to make his move on the day of Zisang's wedding, sending assassins to frame the Wuji Sect.
However, Zisang's sacrifice was too great, so he needed to fake his death to further escalate the conflict between the two sects.
Then Zheng Luoqi and his companions, under the pretext of avenging their brothers, attempted to assassinate the Wuji Sect, pretending that they failed and were all killed by the Wuji Sect members.
Next, Zheng Luoqi and the others staged another death ruse to let others know that the Five Elements Heroes, while avenging their brothers, were chasing down the Wuji Sect but were killed instead.
Afterwards, Zheng Luoqi and his group returned to the Sword Shadow Sect and killed all the members of the Sword Shadow Sect, framing the Wuji Sect for the crime.
Even if Wuji Sect had a valid reason, it wouldn't be able to explain itself, and no one would believe it, since both Wuxingxia and Jianying Sect were already dead.