Chapter 7391
I Can't Afford to Bet Either
His tone suddenly turned somber, and Qin Wu's gaze sharpened, revealing his ruthlessness: "To be honest, even now, I still cannot determine... whether you are a blessing or a curse to the Dragon Kingdom."
"Your good fortune lies in being the head instructor of the Martial Arts Army. With the nation's sharpest weapon in your hand, the borders can be secure."
"The trouble lies in your character." He spoke each word slowly and deliberately, his voice firm and resolute.
"The Tang family, the Qingyang Sword Sect, the Northwest New Martial Arts Association branch, and even the current central hub of the New Martial Arts Association... In just a few months, the waves you have stirred up have become more and more terrifying."
“I even wonder if one day, this land of China will be ripped open by you in the name of ‘avenging wrongs with righteous indignation,’ leaving an irreparable hole? And are your methods of wiping out entire families too cruel?”
"Remember, as long as you are within the territory of the Dragon Kingdom, your every move is being watched. You may call these eyes... the Eyes of the National Treasure."
Xiao Chen stood with his hands behind his back by the window, his dark-colored outfit outlining his tall, cold figure, his profile as sharp as if carved by a knife. Qin Wu's words were like heavy hammer blows, yet he remained silent throughout, as if all the pressure and questioning in the world could not disturb him in the slightest.
Only after Qin Wu finished speaking did he slowly turn around, his gaze meeting Qin Wu's directly. His voice was calm and even, yet carried an undeniable power:
“You have come to me today not just to reprimand me. Speak frankly. Since I have let you in, I will not beat around the bush.”
Qin Wu was visibly taken aback, then a deep laugh echoed in the living room, breaking the stagnant atmosphere: "Good! I do admire this frankness."
The laughter subsided, his expression returned to solemnity, and he leaned forward slightly: "Then let's get straight to the point. I'll ask, and you answer."
"First, a sudden upheaval occurred on Jiyin Island a month ago, with a change of leadership and the near-total loss of its powerful subordinates, resulting in rivers of blood... Is this matter related to you?"
Qin Wu's gaze was fixed on Xiao Chen. "As far as I know, the blood that flowed on that island was enough to dye half of the Cold River red."
"Yes." Xiao Chen's answer was without hesitation, concise and to the point.
"second."
Qin Wu lowered his body even further, his tone extremely solemn, "Is that Old Ancestor Ji Yin, who has been a powerful figure in the outer seas for decades and who has made several neighboring countries tremble with fear... still alive? On the life-and-death stage today, is the person who used the alias 'Ji Yin' and bowed down to you, him?"
When he asked the question, a barely concealed shock flashed across Qin Wu's eyes... Even though the think tank had already made their deductions, he still needed a definitive answer.
"Yes." Xiao Chen's voice remained calm, yet it struck Qin Wu like a thunderclap.
Qin Wu sat up abruptly, gasping for breath, his hands clenching unconsciously under the table.
How could he not be shocked?
The Yin Ancestor, this legendary overlord of the outer seas, has actually appeared in the Dragon Kingdom!
And in this manner... following behind a young man in his early twenties, willingly becoming his servant!
What he valued was not merely the unparalleled martial arts cultivation of the Extreme Yin Ancestor, but also the terrifying influence that the name "Extreme Yin Ancestor" represented in the outer seas and even in several surrounding countries! In the hearts of countless forces and people, this name was almost a totem, its status so transcendent that it even surpassed the authority of some small countries! Now, this legend had actually crossed over from another realm, willingly becoming someone else's weapon? If this matter were to spread, it would be enough to shock the entire world!
Qin Wu's breathing was slightly rapid, but he quickly suppressed it with his strong composure. He stared intently at Xiao Chen and asked again in a deep voice, "Are you sure he really is the Extreme Yin Ancestor? With his strength and character, how could he willingly be driven by the people of the Dragon Kingdom?"
Xiao Chen found a single sofa and sat down comfortably, crossing his legs casually, but his expression remained calm: "This is the truth. As for the reason, I'm afraid I cannot tell you. Everyone has secrets they cannot tell outsiders, doesn't they?"
"Good! Good! Good!" Qin Wu said "good" three times in succession, his eyes shining even more intensely. "Then I'll ask one last question: Ancestor Jiyin, do you completely obey your will?"
“If I were to order him to his death, he would not hesitate.” Xiao Chen’s tone was casual, as if he were talking about a trivial matter, yet it carried an undeniable sense of control.
Upon hearing this, Qin Wu was taken aback at first, then an uncontrollable surge of joy erupted deep in his eyes, and his breathing became slightly rapid!
Recently, friction between China and a certain major power in the outer seas over the ownership of maritime resources has been escalating, with undercurrents rising and the situation becoming increasingly tense. If influence could be exerted at a crucial moment using the name of the "Ancestor of Extreme Yin," its strategic value would be immeasurable!
"Xiao Chen." Qin Wu stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the point, his tone urgent. "Could the country temporarily lend the position of the Extreme Yin Ancestor?"
"Sure," Xiao Chen answered readily.
Qin Wu felt a huge weight lifted from his heart, and a look of joy was about to appear on his face when he heard Xiao Chen's voice following closely behind, carrying an undeniable firmness:
"However, I have conditions."
Xiao Chen's eyes suddenly sharpened. He knew very well that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
He cannot appear in the world as the God of War, and seeking the assistance of a nation-level power is virtually impossible. Yet, to find Jiang Meng, he must rely on this power. Now, the opportunity is right before him.
Qin Wu's power and information network are absolutely the key to unlocking the mystery of Jiang Meng's disappearance!
Qin Wu seemed to have anticipated his demands, and nodded calmly: "I know what you want to ask... the whereabouts of Jiang Meng, the wife of the God of War, right?"
Xiao Chen nodded slowly, his eyes instantly hardening with icy coldness, his voice as cold as ice: "Not only. I also need to know who is hunting her down? Are the hunters strong? Is their backing powerful?"
The moment the words fell, an extremely chilling killing intent suddenly erupted from Xiao Chen's body, sweeping across the entire scene like a blizzard in the dead of winter!
Even from a distance of more than ten meters, Qin Wu, a top expert among the top ten on the Heavenly Ranking, felt a chill run down his spine and his hair stand on end. He was secretly shocked: This kid's killing intent was terrifying to this extent!
Silence filled the living room. After a few breaths, Qin Wu sighed heavily, his fingers unconsciously clenching until his knuckles turned white: "It's not that I'm deliberately hiding it, but the inside story of this matter is something even I dare not easily touch... I have a family, a wife and children, and I can't afford to gamble."
His voice suddenly turned as deep as iron tempered with ice, each word carrying an uncontrollable apprehension: "You think that was just to appease the pursuit of the God King's family? Wrong! Behind it all lies the most terrifying existence in the Dragon Kingdom... the Four Holy Lands!"
"Each of these four holy lands is far beyond your current capabilities to challenge. Even I am like an ant trying to shake a tree in front of them, I don't even have the right to put up a fight!"
"These are the four oldest forces in the Dragon Kingdom, with foundations spanning millennia and depths as profound as the ocean. If the four holy lands were to simultaneously rage, the entire Nine Provinces would be engulfed in a cataclysmic upheaval, mountains and rivers would tremble, and countless lives would be lost!" (End of Chapter)