Chapter 733: The Tip of the Knife
As to what exactly Lu Hongji's purpose was, Chu Xianping actually thought about this question more clearly than Wei Changtian.
Especially after tonight, this speculation is closer to the truth.
The logic is very simple and can be deduced based on the following two conditions.
First, due to the original intention of establishing Kuilong, breaking through the shackles of the first level is a fatal temptation for every Kuilong person, and Lu Hongji is no exception.
Second, Qin Zhengqiu had obviously practiced the Tiao Yue Sword to a very high level, but judging from the several times he appeared and took action, he was not affected by his inner demons, which undoubtedly showed that there was a solution to the side effects of the Tiao Yue Sword.
By adding one and two, we can get that after Lu Hongji obtained the Tiao Yue Sword Technique, his next goal must be to find a way to break the inner demon.
As for how to obtain this method , it is obvious that the breakthrough lies either in Qin Zhengqiu himself or in Xu Suisui, to whom he is loyal.
Now, both of them are in Xinfeng.
That is why Lu Hongji tried his best to promote this great battle.
At the national level, this is an excellent opportunity to expand territory.
On his own level, once he obtains the method to break through the inner demon, he can use the Tiao Yue Sword to break through to the first level, while also avoiding the risk of the inner demon.
From this perspective, unlike those Kuilong people who have begun to practice the Tiaoyue Sword regardless of everything, Lu Hongji is not only more ambitious, but also more patient.
More importantly, he is now only one step away from success. If Wei Changtian knew the above, perhaps it would answer many questions in his mind.
Why did the two states of Qian and Hui not show the proper anger after Dajue "betrayed" and withdrew from the great battle? Why did the two states of Qian and Hui not choose to continue to attack Dashu, which was easier to plunder, when there was only one isolated city left in Xinfeng, but instead chose to fight to the death with Xu Suisui here? Why did the two states of Qian and Hui make it clear twice that they could give up Daning and Dashu and only wanted the land of Xinfeng after mobilizing two million people and making such a big fuss? Now that I think about it, the reason may be what Chu Xianping said -
The drunkard's real intention is not to drink.
"Snap, snap, snap"
The carriage sped through the night, raising swirling dust.
When the sound of applause, neither light nor heavy, rang out, Chu Xianping knew that his guess was correct.
"Hahahaha! Brother Xianping is so scheming. I really admire him, bro!"
"Yes! I am indeed here for the method to break the inner demon of the Moon-Climbing Sword!"
Clapping his hands and laughing, Lu Hongji said in a loud voice, without any reservation: "Brother Xianping is right, power that cannot be controlled is not real power!"
"I don't want to become a half-human, half-ghost appearance, so I must get this method!"
"Brother Xianping, isn't this why you're following Wei Changtian?"
“.”
Lu Hongji naturally shifted the topic from himself to Chu Xianping, and his smile became even wider.
However, Chu Xianping did not respond to his question, but asked calmly:
"Captain Lu, since you want the method to break the inner demon, why not just have people kidnap Qin Zhengqiu and the new empress? Why go to all the trouble of starting a war?"
"Aren't you afraid of more nightmares at night?"
"This one?"
Looking at Chu Xianping meaningfully, Lu Hongji chuckled and said, "Because I never do anything I'm not sure of."
"Send someone to kidnap him?"
"Brother Xianping, it's easy to say, but do you know that with Qin Zhengqiu here, can I succeed?"
"Besides, even if we really kidnapped the person, would they definitely tell us?"
"Rather than alerting the enemy, I might as well spend a little more effort and use the entire Xinfeng as a bargaining chip."
"Isn't Xu Suisui the new empress?"
"Haha, I'll have a good talk with her after I conquer Feng Yuan."
"I want to see whether she values this method of breaking the inner demon more, or the lives of tens of millions of people more."
“.”
Using the entire Xinfeng as a bargaining chip, he forced Xu Suisui to tell him the way to break the inner demon of Tiao Yue Sword.
There was still a smile on Lu Hongji's face, but this smile was creepy.
However, Chu Xianping did not react to this. He just nodded and said, "I see," and that was all.
"Brother Xianping, I have said so much."
Looking at the silent Chu Xianping, Lu Hongji suddenly asked with a smile: "Isn't it time for you to solve the doubts in my heart?"
“.”
Looking up and glancing at Lu Hongji, Chu Xianping replied calmly:
"no."
"I'm not here for the method of breaking the inner demon."
"oh?"
Lu Hongji narrowed his eyes and asked, "Why has Brother Xianping been with Wei Changtian for so long?"
"Captain Lu, you don't need to know about this."
Chu Xianping paused for a moment, then added, "It's just related to a senior from the same sect as mine."
"From the same sect?"
Lu Hongji was stunned: "Brother Xianping, besides Kuilong, you also..."
"Yes, I am still from the White Palace."
Chu Xianping slowly straightened his sleeves and said slowly under Lu Hongji's doubtful gaze: "Captain Lu, you should have heard of the White Palace."
"After all, you should know best where the Moon-Picking Sword Manual in your hand came from."
“.”
The night was pitch black, the official road shaded by dense forests was dark, and the dark clouds on the horizon were heavy and depressing.
When Chu Xianping finished his last sentence, the carriage fell into deathly silence.
You know best where you got the Moon-Picking Sword Manual. If Wei Changtian were in the carriage right now, his expression would be very interesting.
Because Chu Xianping's words undoubtedly showed that it was not him who leaked the secret of Old Zhang and the Tiao Yue Sword to Lu Hongji.
But how is this possible?
Only a few people know the secret of the Tiao Yue Sword.
As a "vested interest" of the Tiaoyue Sword, Qin Zhengqiu wished that as few people as possible knew this secret. How could he possibly reveal it to Lu Hongji, who had nothing to do with him?
Moreover, Qin Zhengqiu was not in Shuzhou when Old Zhang returned to Baidian, and no one knew where he was hiding to practice swordsmanship! The same was true for Li Wutong, who was also in Fengyuan at the time and had no idea that Old Zhang had left.
Although Du Chang knew everything, he had taken Puppet Pill before.
So, it can’t be Agou, right? ? ?
The above four people had no motive or ability to commit the crime, except Chu Xianping, but in the end it was not him.
Thinking about it, it’s a good thing Wei Changtian didn’t hear this conversation, otherwise his head would probably explode.
As for Lu Hongji, who might be the only one who knows the truth, "Haha, brother Ping first"
After a brief moment of astonishment, he suddenly smiled and asked in a playful tone:
"Are you going to ask me how I found out about the old man's whereabouts?"
“.”
"Captain Lu, you think too much. I'm not interested in knowing this."
Shaking his head, Chu Xianping's calm eyes made Lu Hongji frown slightly.
It was obvious that he was suspicious of Chu Xianping.
Or perhaps this suspicion has always existed, but Lu Hongji just decided to test it out.
Staring at Chu Xianping's eyes, Lu Hongji still didn't notice anything unusual.
If he were an ordinary person, he might have already put his doubts aside by now.
But since it’s Chu Xianping, then “Brother Xianping, I suddenly remembered another thing.”
"I see that your aura is only of the sixth level. I think you must have learned a magical power to hold your breath."
"But I wonder what your true realm is now? Can you let me see it for myself?"
“.”
When their eyes met, Lu Hongji's expression was no longer gentle, but slightly cold.
Kuilong’s criteria for selecting gang members are extremely strict, and having the talent to reach the second level is the most basic requirement.
This also means that the realm of every Kuilong person will far exceed that of their peers.
Therefore, Chu Xianping, who is only at the sixth level, is undoubtedly "unqualified", which makes Lu Hongji want to test his "authenticity". "Brother Xianping, what's wrong? What's the difficulty?"
Staring at Chu Xianping who remained silent, Lu Hongji narrowed his eyes and asked another question.
I have to say that his test was very clever.
Anything can be fake, but the state of mind can never be faked.
After all, I have only heard of skills that can conceal the breath, but there is no magical power that can "exaggerate" the breath.
More importantly, I just want you to show your true state. This request is not excessive and you have no reason to refuse.
It can be said that if Chu Xianping is really only at the sixth level, then his current situation is undoubtedly very dangerous.
But at this moment, he actually laughed.
"Haha, Captain Lu, do you doubt me?"
“.”
Frowning and staring at Chu Xianping, Lu Hongji felt both uneasy and unhappy at this moment.
Both of these emotions came from the disdain in Chu Xianping's laughter.
How to say it.
It feels like a beggar questioning whether a wealthy businessman is really rich, and the latter is too lazy to argue with him.
Although Lu Hongji was both Kuilong's helmsman and the Emperor of Dahui and would not be easily intimidated, his eyes changed slightly at this moment.
"Brother Xianping, what are you talking about?"
"How could I doubt you? I'm just curious."
"oh."
Chu Xianping nodded slightly, with even more disdain in his tone.
"Captain Lu, let me put it this way."
"Although you are a second-rank warrior, if I fight you, I will kill you within five moves."
"Really?"
Lu Hongji narrowed his eyes and said, "Why don't we try it now?"
"hehe."
Looking up at Lu Hongji, Chu Xianping still smiled and said only two words.
"random."
(End of this chapter)
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