Because Peng Yingyu wasnât foolish, after some guidance from Chen Jie and Ni Wenjun, he started to realize that Zhao Pusheng might be colluding with Xu Shouhui to trap him.
Therefore, he did not wish to employ any measures against his old friend for Xu Shouhui.
Xu Shouhui, hearing this, angrily said: "You are talking nonsense! When you dispel evil for me, are you going to eliminate me too? Who dispels evil in such a way!"
"State Preceptor, I implore you to avenge me!"
Xu Shouhui said to Peng Yingyu. Seeing Xu Shouhui in this state, Ni Wenjun scornfully said: "How old are you, still running to tell the Lord, truly shameless, even claiming to be an emperor!"
"You, Ni Wenjun, State Preceptor Ni Wenjun, you disrespect me!"
Peng Yingyu frowned and said: "Ni Wenjun, thatâs enough, how dare you disparage Your Majesty!"
Ni Wenjun did not reply, and Peng Yingyu said: "You are punished with half a yearâs salary as a warning, do not let this happen again next time!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Shouhui was reluctant. Half a yearâs salary, what use is that? He had never paid Ni Wenjun any salary; this punishment was barely even a verbal warning.
Xu Shouhui was quite dissatisfied with Peng Yingyu at this point, but circumstances demanded that he rely on him, leaving him feeling very powerless.
At this point, he gritted his teeth and remained silent.
Ni Wenjun, understanding Old Pengâs intentions, made a slight bow and said: "I accept the punishment."
Upon saying this, Peng Yingyu glanced at Feng Hongyuan nearby, filled with profound Flame Power, and said to Feng Hongyuan: "Did you inherit the Witch God Power?"
Feng Hongyuan, hearing this, clasped his hands and said: "Yes."
Peng Yingyu nodded slightly and said: "And who might you be?"
Feng Hongyuan replied: "I am a member of the Feng Clan."
Peng Yingyu was taken aback and said: "A member of the Feng Clan, Confucian Saint Feng is?"
"He is my third uncle."
Peng Yingyu nodded slightly, looking around and said: "Everyone, now that the Witch God Inheritance is returned to the Feng Clan, it is considered as returning to the original owner, and moreover, this Witch God Inheritance lacks the energy to continue further, so let us end the matters here."
"The Witch God Inheritance returning to its original owner can be considered a fortune in misfortune, what do you all think?"
"Is my arrangement satisfactory to everyone?"
Peng Yingyu asked.
As he gazed around at everyone, they first fell silent, then King Qi Li Siqi stood up and said: "We agree with Master Pengâs words. Regarding the Witch God Inheritance ultimately falling back to the Feng Family, we can accept that result. But with insight, I would like to ask something."
Li Siqiâs words immediately attracted everyoneâs attention. Peng Yingyu also looked at Li Siqi and asked: "What does King Qi mean?"
Li Siqi replied: "Nothing else, I just want to ask, who killed my subordinate, march commander Li Bao?"
This statement plunged the scene into brief silence, followed by Chang Xuzi saying: "Reporting to the Prince, Li Bao was killed by Chen Jiusi!"
"Chen Jiusi!"
Li Siqi turned to look at Chen Jie, his gaze filled with amusement and killing intent.
"We meet again. Last time, you slew my general on the battlefield. I gave you a chance; if you joined my Prince Mansion, all past grievances would be wiped away."
"Today, I give you another chance. If you are willing to join my Prince Mansion, I still wonât hold you accountable, how about it?"
Chang Xuzi was stunned by the words, and said: "King Qi, this..."
King Qi said: "No need to persuade me."
"But Prince, Mountain Descending Tiger Gu Ge, march commander Li Bao, both died at his hands."
"Gu Ge and Li Bao were loyal and brave, like two deer, while Chen Jiusi is a tiger. If losing two deer means gaining a tiger, then itâs not necessarily a bad thing!"
Hearing this, Chang Xuzi was startled, then clasped his hands and said: "Princeâs magnanimity is beyond us."
King Qi looked at Chen Jie and said: "So, Chen Jiusi, are you willing to join my Prince Mansion?"
After saying this, King Qi looked sincerely at Chen Jie. Chen Jie frowned slightly, how could he respond? Joining the Prince Mansion would mean breaking with Peng Yingyu, and having killed two generals of the Prince Mansion, it would be hard to navigate relations even if he indeed joined King Qi.
Moreover, his whole family is in Huangzhou Prefecture. If he left, what underhanded methods might Xu Shouhui and others conjure to persecute his relatives and friends?
Thinking of this, Chen Jie had already made his choice. Surrendering to King Qi was of no benefit.
Thinking of this, Chen Jie clasped his hands and said: "King Qi, thank you for sincerely inviting me, but itâs hard to leave oneâs home, so please forgive me, King Qi."
Upon hearing this, King Qiâs expression changed and said: "Haha, hard to leave oneâs home, very well, since you say this, I wonât be polite. Youâve killed my two generals, as a Prince, I canât let this grudge go, so prepare yourself!"
With that said, King Qi locked his gaze onto Chen Jie and stated: "I want to personally learn your skills!"
In an instant, boundless killing intent emanated from him, rushing directly at Chen Jie, losing all previous courteous demeanor.
King Qi had regained his true face. Indeed, King Qi valued talent, but if the talent couldnât be used by him, he preferred to destroy it.
He could act humble and respectful, but you couldnât treat him like a fool!
King Qi never showed mercy to his enemies.
Seeing King Qi ready to act, Ni Wenjun frowned and wanted to step forward, but Chang Xuzi blocked Ni Wenjun, saying: "Hero Ni, donât step forward, if you do, youâll die too; the Prince wants to kill someone, no one can stop it!"