Jing Zhe became anxious.
But at this moment, he had to suppress his emotions and looked at Qi Junguang, asking, "What do you mean by this?"
"What do you mean? Hehe..."
From the moment he pulled Mu Qingren and Wang Yingqiu out, Qi Junguang had been observing Jing Zhe's changing expressions. He could tell that when he first saw Mu Qingren and Wang Yingqiu being restrained, he was extremely angry. However, after his anger subsided, Jing Zhe calmed down, clearly mindful of the knives in front of them!
Qi Junguang breathed a long sigh of relief.
In fact, Qi Junguang always thought things through thoroughly. Although he had already communicated privately with Prince Jin, Su Lichen, and even Su Limin, he was still worried that he would one day face Jing Zhe. From this point of view, Qi Junguang had never trusted anyone. He had long thought that he should make preparations for both sides: whether Prince Jin won against Jing Zhe or Prince Jin lost to Jing Zhe, he could deal with it calmly.
At that time, he was thinking about how he could win if he faced Jing Zhe one day.
Relying on going it alone?
Qi Junguang didn't even consider it, because he had already heard that Jing Zhe had single-handedly taken over as the leader of the martial arts alliance, and he had also learned from the Prince of Jin that Jing Zhe had broken through to become a grandmaster. In the vast Southern Qi, there was no one who could rival him!
Relying on the Thunder Army?
This was the only solution Qi Junguang could think of. The Thunder Cannon was incredibly powerful, especially since it had forced back two Grandmasters, Prince Jin and the Qingyang Sect Leader, seven days ago. This gave Qi Junguang immense confidence, letting him know that he too could contend with Grandmasters!
However, the Thunderclap Cannons would fire intermittently, and after the first shot was fired, there would be a gap to reload the cannonballs, which was very time-consuming. Therefore, Qi Junguang organized the Thunderclap Army into formations so that when the battle actually started, the second formation would fire the Thunderclap Cannons immediately after the first formation finished firing, and so on. By the time the fourth and fifth formations had finished firing the Thunderclap Cannons, the first formation would have almost finished reloading the cannonballs.
Therefore, it is possible to carry out strikes around the clock.
However, although the Thunder Cannon has a powerful attack, it has a fatal flaw: it is cumbersome.
Whether dealing with ordinary soldiers or attacking a city, the Thunderclap Cannon is undoubtedly a powerful weapon. When facing an attack from a master like the Prince of Jin, a single shot from the Thunderclap Cannon into the sky can create a barrage of attacks, forcing the attackers back.
But these techniques can only be used defensively, if the opponent doesn't run away.
However, it would be very difficult to attack a Grandmaster, because a Grandmaster can run away if he can't win, but the Thunderclap Cannon is so cumbersome, and the people who operate it are ordinary soldiers. They can't possibly carry the Thunderclap Cannon to chase people—nor can they catch up. So if Jing Zhe wanted to run away, the Thunderclap Cannon couldn't stop him at all.
Based on Qi Junguang's understanding of Jing Zhe, this man was vindictive and held grudges. If he couldn't kill him once, he would likely suffer a series of retaliations. Therefore, Qi Junguang had already devised a backup plan.
He heard from Su Limin that Jing Zhe's women had all sailed south to Jiangling, including Zhu Xinning, Yu Xiangrong, and Zhang Xiaoyu, three women who did not know martial arts.
Jing Zhe is greedy and lustful, especially when it comes to women. They are his Achilles' heel. If all these women are captured and used as hostages, how can he possibly escape?
Therefore, when Qi Junguang was stationed outside Jingzhou City, he had already sent a large contingent of the Thunderclap Army south to Jiangling to capture all of Jing Zhe's women. Seven days ago, someone reported that all the women had been captured by the Thunderclap Army and were being taken back to Jingzhou.
However, something went wrong along the way.
The Qingyun Sect sent experts to the ship, catching the Thunderclap Army off guard and rescuing Zhu Xinning, Yu Xiangrong, Zhang Xiaoyu, and other women. By the time the Thunderclap Army picked up the Thunderclap Cannon, it was already too late, and in the end, only Mu Qingren and Wang Yingqiu were left behind.
By this time, the ship had been sailing for some time, and Qi Junguang was getting impatient waiting in Jingzhou. After some discussion, the Thunderclap Army only brought Mu Qingren and Wang Yingqiu back. Moreover, because they had been delayed for a few days, they had only arrived here the day before yesterday.
The plan was to capture all of Jing Zhe's women in Jiangling, but only two were brought back. Qi Junguang was furious, but time was too tight, and Qi Junguang had no choice but to scold the soldiers.
Fortunately, judging from Jing Zhe's current reaction, it shows that he cares about these two women very much. As long as he cares, things will be easier!
Qi Junguang said coldly, "Jing Zhe, actually, when we competed, you won against me. It was because I was less skilled. I didn't blame you or hold a grudge against you for that. So, in a way, we don't have any deep-seated hatred between us."
Jing Zhe nodded, his gaze still fixed on Mu Qingren and Wang Yingqiu. Although the two women were chained, they seemed to be in good spirits and had not suffered any grievances or abuse.
When Jing Zhe looked over, the two women nodded to him as if to tell him that they were alright.
Jing Zhe felt a little relieved, then his gaze shifted as he turned to look at Qi Junguang, his voice somewhat cold as he said, "Since you said we have no enmity, why did you arrest my woman? Do you particularly want to make an enemy of me?"
Qi Junguang was no longer afraid of him. He shook his head and laughed, "Not at all! I never intended to make an enemy of Brother Jing!"
"Since you don't want to make enemies, then release my woman!"
"Heh, releasing them is also an option!"
Qi Junguang smiled and nodded, then said, "However, you have to give me the Immortal Transformation Pill!"
"..."
Jing Zhe pondered for a moment and then said, "Okay!"
"..."
Qi Junguang was stunned for a moment, not expecting Jing Zhe to agree so readily.
In his view, the Immortal Transformation Pill, which could grant immortality, was something everyone dreamed of. Not to mention women, even the entire world was insignificant compared to the Immortal Transformation Pill.
He wanted to be emperor, but if he had to choose between being emperor and the elixir of immortality, he would rather choose the elixir of immortality that would grant him eternal life!
Therefore, besides not understanding Jing Zhe's choice, people felt more disdain for him!
Two women, is it worth him doing this?
In any case, if it were Qi Junguang, he definitely wouldn't hand over the Immortal Transformation Pill for two women. Therefore, it seems that what Su Lichen and Su Limin said back then, that Jing Zhe's weakness is women, is absolutely true!
Since he values women so much, it's a good thing for Qi Junguang.
At this moment, Jing Zhe spoke again: "I'll give you the Immortal Transformation Pill, and you promise to release them?"
"Of course!"
Qi Junguang patted his chest and said, "They say a gentleman's word is as good as his bond, and I am now the ruler of Southern Qi. Would I go back on my word?"
"..."
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