Chapter 110: 105 I'll Take This Secret to My Grave! (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 110: Chapter 105 I’ll Take This Secret to My Grave! (Please Subscribe)

He didn’t tell the truth. The Liu siblings had indeed infuriated him, and he had actually been wanting to kill them long ago. It was just that at the time, because of the incident with the No-Life Sect demons at Cien Temple, Chen Yuan was simply too busy to deal with them.

“And the second point?”

Liu Shuanghe didn’t believe Chen Yuan’s nonsense. Whether he wanted to be an enemy to the Liu Family was inconsequential. What mattered was that Changzhi and Ruoqing were already dead.

“The second point… it’s that I want to take revenge!”

A trace of murderous intent flashed through Chen Yuan’s eyes.

“Revenge on whom?” Liu Shuanghe and Master Yun glanced at each other, a slight frown on their brows.

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“Li Mingqi!”

Chen Yuan said, word for word.

“Who?”

Liu Shuanghe’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Based on the information he had received, Chen Yuan was someone promoted by Li Mingqi. Now, saying he wanted to take revenge on Li Mingqi, Liu Shuanghe couldn’t help but suspect Chen Yuan’s motives.

Could it be that it was Li Mingqi who had ordered Chen Yuan to approach the Liu Family from behind?

Master Yun at his side was also astonished.

Chen Yuan nodded: “The Liu Family Head has heard correctly, it’s none other than the County Magistrate of Ping’an County, Li Mingqi!”

“Why?”

If Chen Yuan didn’t give him a good explanation, Liu Shuanghe might indeed take action.

“Why… of course, it’s because he betrayed me first. He instigated the feud with the Liu Family in the Arrest Room, wanting to use my life as a bounty for the Liu Family’s incriminating evidence,

ask yourself, who could take such an affair calmly?”

“I sold my life for Li Mingqi and brought him many benefits. However, he treated me like a disposable pawn. Therefore, I must take revenge, and his life seems like a good payment…”

Chen Yuan’s eyes were filled with an uncompromising chill.

“Do you want to work with me to kill Li Mingqi?”

“Correct.”

“On what basis?”

Wasn’t Chen Yuan just using their Liu Family as a pawn?

Liu Shuanghe wasn’t a fool, how could he be tricked so easily?

“Because I can save the Liu Family, it’s that simple…” Chen Yuan spoke softly.

“Is Arrest Officer Chen joking with me?”

A mere Martial Artist at the Bone Refining Level, what right did he have to save the Liu Family?

If the Liu Family were that easily saved, Liu Shuanghe wouldn’t have asked Master Yun to preserve the last vestige of their lineage.

“Does the Liu Family Head really think I’m joking with you?”

Chen Yuan said confidently.

“Alright, then Arrest Officer Chen can elaborate, I am all ears.”

Liu Shuanghe said in a low voice.

“The current situation facing the Liu Family requires a strategy to break the deadlock, not to surrender without a fight. We need to let other powers know that the Liu Family will fight to the bitter end, and whoever dares to strike first will pay a bloody price.”

Liu Shuanghe’s brows furrowed slightly. It seemed as if what Chen Yuan was suggesting was one of the options already mentioned before. Though displeased, he prepared to listen attentively.

“Those people might seem ferocious, but they are nothing but paper tigers. They run faster than anyone when there are benefits and retract all the same in the face of danger. Their fear of the Qingyun Sword Sect is a clear indication. Hence, we must adopt ruthless measures!”

“Killing Li Mingqi is the best way to intimidate them.”

“Firstly, Li Mingqi is a very important figure coveting the Liu Family’s assets. Even the conflict that the Liu Family Head’s children had with me in Ping’an County was instigated by Li Mingqi. Otherwise, why would I have incarcerated them directly in prison cells?”

A flicker of ‘as expected’ flashed through Liu Shuanghe’s heart.

Since his previous visit to Li Mingqi, he had suspected that it was Li Mingqi who had ordered Chen Yuan to attack Ruoqing and Changzhi, and now Chen Yuan’s admission confirmed it!

Chen Yuan continued to speak, quickly pinning all the reasons for the previous conflict on Li Mingqi.

And himself, he became a victim just like the Liu Family.

“Secondly, Li Mingqi, being a County Magistrate, wields considerable power. Only his death will instill true fear in them.”

“Recklessly murdering a royal official? The Liu Family will only meet a swifter end!”

Master Yun interjected from the side.

“Who says it’s the Liu Family who killed Li Mingqi? The No-Life Sect branch was just eradicated; clearly, it’s their retaliation… Of course, this should be the official statement to the public, but we must carefully hint at the truth to those people.”

“Whoever dares to touch the Liu Family will be the next Li Mingqi!”

Chen Yuan spoke with a cold voice.

Liu Shuanghe’s eyes flickered, somewhat hesitant.

“Of course, even with this plan, the Liu Family won’t be completely safe, but it’s currently the best option for the Liu Family. Moreover… I will soon leave Ping’an County to enter the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.”

“A highly regarded official appreciates me. With me negotiating for the Liu Family from within, the Liu Family might be preserved.”

Just then, Chen Yuan threw out another bombshell.

“Heavenly Patrol Bureau?”

Liu Shuanghe looked at Chen Yuan with a touch of hesitation.

“During the extermination of the No-Life Sect, that Heavenly Patrol Envoy, Master Zhang, extended an invitation, and I took the opportunity to agree. It won’t be long before I leave Ping’an County for Prefecture City.”

“How about it, Liu Family Head, do you want to take a gamble?”

Chen Yuan’s gaze sharpened as he stared intently at Liu Shuanghe.

“Zhang Xuan of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau…” Liu Shuanghe pondered. During this period, he had heard of this eminent Zhang’s reputation and knew that his strength was extraordinary. If Zhang would speak up, the Liu Family crisis could basically be resolved.

Chen Yuan remained silent, quietly waiting for Liu Shuanghe’s answer.

“When does your Excellency plan to take action?”

After a long while, Liu Shuanghe finally spoke up.

Having listened to Chen Yuan’s explanation, he could not deny that now he either had to take a gamble with Chen Yuan’s plan, or there were only three other paths to choose from—the Liu Family had no way out.

“Of course, the sooner the better. That way it suits the No-Life Sect’s habit of revenge and also prevents anyone from obtaining evidence. Those people, they’re probably thinking about how to devour the Liu Family bit by bit, they would never expect us to strike so suddenly.”

“Li Mingqi’s strength…”

Liu Shuanghe furrowed his eyebrows. He had only advanced to Gang Condensation a little over a year ago, while Li Mingqi had already broken through years ago. With his strength, he would likely still be outmatched.

And if they were to use the method of surrounding and attacking, that would be even less possible.

Not to mention Li Mingqi’s subordinates—if they were too many and carelessly let slip any information, the Liu Family would be doomed without a doubt.

“Liu brother, rest assured. In the battle at Cien Temple, Li Mingqi suffered serious injuries; his left shoulder is shattered, and his strength at most is only seventy to eighty percent of his prime. Moreover, with Chen here to assist, taking down Li Mingqi isn’t a difficult task!”

“The real difficulty lies in dealing with the aftermath. But by then, that will be my affair. Liu brother, you just need to calmly await the Liu Family’s safety.”

A harmless smile appeared on Chen Yuan’s face.

Suddenly, Liu Shuanghe narrowed his eyes, looking at Chen Yuan with interest: “Chen Yuan, I want to know—what’s in it for you if Li Mingqi dies? I suppose it’s not just about hatred, right?”

In this world, what’s truly important is benefit!

Liu Shuanghe didn’t believe that mere hatred would drive Chen Yuan to such lengths to kill Li Mingqi.

Chen Yuan smiled. “Naturally, Li Mingqi’s death brings me many benefits. Not to mention other things, the silver taels that Li Mingqi embezzled are highly enticing to me.”

Of course, what Chen Yuan didn’t mention was that…

His goal was not limited to Li Mingqi but included him, Liu Shuanghe as well!

Chen Yuan was also almost done with his Bone Refining Level of cultivation, and it was time to prepare for the next step—Qi Absorption Gang Condensation.

What Chen lacked was not anything else, but an upper echelon Qi Absorption Technique.

One step ahead meant being ahead at every step. To travel further on the path of Martial Arts, Chen Yuan needed not only a Body Refining Divine Skill but also a Qi Absorption Technique that matched him perfectly.

Chen Yuan had also figured out some of the patterns of the Qi Fortune Altar.

That was to tailor opportunities for him, starting with Vajra Glaze Body from the beginning.

At that time, Chen Yuan had just crossed over not long ago, and the Body Refining Technique he practiced was the most common one in the Government, with a very low ceiling.

So, the first opportunity presented by the Qi Fortune Altar was a Body Refining Technique.

Later, when Chen Yuan entered the Blood Refining Level and wanted to quickly complete the nine cycles of Blood Refining, he needed to consume a large amount of Elixirs, so the second guided opportunity was the Marrow Cleansing Spirit Pearl.

There was also that sinisterly odd Blood Evil Saber, which served as an additional card up Chen Yuan’s sleeve.

Now, with Chen Yuan’s Bone Refining Cultivation, his next consideration was Qi Absorption. If there were still opportunities to be directed, Chen Yuan believed it would likely be a Qi Absorption Technique.

He was looking forward to it!

Liu Shuanghe’s gaze flickered, his heart not completely convinced.

Going to great lengths to slay Li Mingqi, just for some silver taels?

Impossible!

Liu Shuanghe suspected Chen Yuan might also be dealing with others. Could it be the position of Ping’an County’s County Magistrate?

How could Chen Yuan be qualified?

Could it be the Heavenly Patrol Envoy Zhang Xuan whom he’d mentioned who was scheming in the background?

Liu Shuanghe’s mind wandered, imagining many possibilities.

He could never imagine that Chen Yuan’s actual target was him!

After discussing some specific details, Chen Yuan suggested a leave. The two agreed that within the next few days, Liu Shuanghe would go into hiding in Ping’an County and wait for Chen Yuan’s message.

As soon as the time was right, they would eliminate Li Mingqi.

A moment after Chen Yuan left, Yun Bo spoke in a low voice:

“Family Head, Chen Yuan’s words cannot be entirely trusted. He clearly sees our Liu Family as a blade in his hand, to remove Li Mingqi for him.”

“I’m well aware of that. However, he got one thing right—we now have no other choice but to give it our all,” Liu Shuanghe said with resolve.

“Family Head must stay vigilant…”

“Yun Bo, I will fight with all my strength to kill Li Mingqi and then see if I can preserve the Liu Family’s foundation. As for you… Just do as we discussed before. Take Feng’er and leave first. If the Liu Family still stands in three months, come back; otherwise… never return.”

“My father established a great foundation for the Liu Family. Even if it is to be destroyed, we must knock out some of their teeth.”

“As for Chen Yuan, heh, he wants to use me as a knife, but won’t he also become a knife in my hands?”

“Assassinating a County Magistrate is a grave crime of treason against the court. As soon as Li Mingqi dies, his guilt will be no less than mine. In the future, perhaps I can use this to threaten him.”

A cold smile tugged at Liu Shuanghe’s lips:

“This secret of his, I’ll hold it over him for a lifetime!”

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