Chapter 0171 – Desire is Like Clothes – Absolute Returns

At least we’ve identified that the mastermind behind this is Zhao Xin’s father, Cao Li Bo, which is no small feat.

Xu Dalong also sensed something: “Captain Shao, it seems like she’s helping that Cao guy do bad things.”

I nodded, and Xu Dalong was suddenly filled with righteous indignation, he was angry at what Shao Yu had done as well as hating Cao Li Bo’s despicable behavior.

“Damnable! To do whatever it takes to succeed! Taking advantage of those who are desperate, how despicable! Alliance Master, we can’t just sit back and do nothing!”

Why would I ever want to uproot them? If it wasn’t for the sake of solving the problem once and for all, I would have let that manor bleed to death long ago.

“In the process, Shao Yu will also pay a price.”

“She’s to blame.”

Xu Dalong sighed, perhaps, he saw his own shadow from Shao Yu. Coming from a humble background and having no one to turn to, whether it was joining the Sect or joining the Martial Arts Alliance, it was all for the same goal.

“I’m going to make a trip to the Tongtian Pavilion, so you go back first.”

“Are you gathering the Demon Lords?”

“I’m just reporting back.”

Although I’ve gained their support, this is a succession test after all, so I’ll try not to bother them with things I can solve myself. As much as I miss them, I’d better hold back a little longer.

“This matter, I’m going to team up with the Martial Alliance to resolve it.”

Building a good relationship with him will also be beneficial in the future.

I let Xu Dalong leave first and said into the void, “You should have heard the voice of that person behind the screen, right?”

Although he couldn’t see the person behind the screen with his own eyes, he must have heard Cao Li Bo’s voice.

“There’s no need to be skeptical, it’s the one you’re thinking of. The matter is urgent, take me to see the ally at once.”

A carriage stopped in a secluded alley.

I walked up to the carriage, and martial arts ally Qin Batian was sitting upright.

“I’m sure the men you sent have reported back to you that someone is trying to rope in the champion of the Little Dragon War.”

“I already know.”

Next, I began to talk to him by transmitting my voice.

“You should already know the general situation from your men, so I’ll make it short, that person is the Shocking Dragon Zhuangzhuang Master.”

“The Zhenlong Villa is also a prestigious family in the righteous martial arts, it’s impossible for them to be in the same boat as the Heaven’s Destiny Society.”

“I confirmed it with my own eyes.”

“You said there was a screen covering it?”

“I can see through screens.”

The Martial Alliance Master was still half-suspicious, after all, he had once intended to betroth his granddaughter to Zhao Xin, and it was indeed a bit difficult to get him to believe in this matter. Instead of doubting me, he is more willing to believe Lord Zhen Long Zhuang.

“Not only that, but his son, Zhao Xin, is also likely to have been drawn in by the Heavenly Fate Society. Moreover, Zhao Xin doesn’t realize that his father has joined the Heavenly Fate Society.”

The Martial Arts Alliance was even more shocked.

“Do you mean that the Heaven’s Destiny Society has pulled in both father and son separately?”

“I think so, it’s also possible that Cao Li Bo is hiding his identity and secretly manipulating his son.”

If that was really the case, then the tactics of the Heavenly Fate Society’s president were too terrifying. He was actually able to pull in the father and son separately and get them to work for him.

“The other side is acting in such a crazy style that we can’t trust anyone until we thoroughly find out the truth.”

The Martial Alliance Master’s brow was tightly locked, hearing the Demon Sect’s Young Lord say these words, his heart must have been very stifled.

“If it were anyone else, I would have eradicated them long ago. However, considering your relationship with the Zhenlong Villa, that’s why I had to inform you of this matter.”

“Why are you helping me?”

“I’m not lying because I respect you, and I’m not doing it for Miss Qin, but for the sake of this Sect. If the Martial Forest Alliance goes into chaos, this Sect will not be able to stand alone. I don’t want to see my father turn a crisis in the Martial Forest Alliance into an opportunity for him to unify the country.”

When I mentioned the words “father” and “unify the world”, Qin Batian’s eyes suddenly became stern.

“As arrogant as I am, I wouldn’t dare to joke about such things. Please believe me.”

I met his sharp gaze without fear, confident that with his experience and insight, he would be able to see the sincerity in my words.

“Fine, I’ll take what you say as true. Why do you think Lord Zhen Long Zhuang is doing this?”

“He’s married to you and pulling in people from the Martial Alliance for one purpose, isn’t he?”

Qin Batian also thought of this.

“My place?”

“Perhaps it’s to support Zhao Xin to take the throne in the future, or perhaps it’s to assassinate you and seize the position of alliance leader. As for their true purpose, the only way to be sure is to wait for them to say it themselves. But no matter what, it won’t be good news.”

Qin Batian is not a kind heart soft generation, he kills decisively, tough means, if not concerned about his granddaughter, he would have killed on the Zhenlongzhuang.

“I know, I’ll investigate this matter myself.”

He couldn’t wait to capture the Zhen Long Manor Master for interrogation right now.

“You can’t act rashly yet, he hasn’t shown his hand yet. Sponsoring martial artists is something that many merchants and sects with close ties to the martial arts do. We must find direct evidence of his collusion with the Heaven’s Destiny Society.”

I made a suggestion to him, “Keep this matter quiet and leave it to me. I have the means to find out the truth.”

“Don’t underestimate the Martial Arts Alliance, if you have a solution, so do we.”

“I didn’t mean to offend the Martial Alliance.”

“So what do you mean?”

“Do you still remember? In the beginning, in order to gain your trust, I did not hesitate to reveal my identity and tell you everything.”

If I hadn’t been honest about it in the first place, I wouldn’t have made today’s discovery. This was something that Qin Batian could not refute. He was, after all, a generation of lords, a true martial artist with a clear distinction between grudges.

However, I could understand his concern, and under such circumstances, it was indeed difficult to be assured of leaving such an important matter in my hands as the young master of the demonic sect. So I made a bold suggestion:

“Give me five days, and if I can’t resolve this matter within five days, you will strike again yourself.”

Qin Batian froze at his words, “Are you sure it can be resolved within five days?”

“Provided you cooperate with me fully.”

“What do you want to do?”

“Since they want to take advantage of your blood relatives, we’ll make it work.”

Qin Batian sneered, “That’s an idea I like.”

After pondering for a moment, Qin Batian made a decision.

“Action!”

</p>