Chapter 704: Kill Him [Two-in-One]
Shen Tang was so angry that she almost lost her tongue, cursing, "Can a woman produce an illegitimate child on her own? Without her husband's lust for beauty, would Lady Luan have tied him to the bed and forced herself on him? And if she didn't succeed the first time, would she have tied him up several times?"
A lecherous man who only picks on the weak and doesn't take care of himself.
Shouldn't everyone be treated equally?
Instead, she took out all her anger on one person.
After saying that, she became even angrier: "That Lady Luan was also careless. Since she was capable of borrowing a seed, why didn't she just do it more decisively and find someone who could both borrow the seed and kill the person? If she had gone to keep the child, she should have done it thoroughly. Leaving a loose end only adds to the trouble."
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"Justice, do you know what I'm thinking right now?"
Shen Tang listened to the whole story while holding a cup of hot tea in her hands.
Luan Xin shook his head and said, "I don't know."
Shen Tang put down her hot tea and told him that there was a shortcut: "Justice can be guessed. If you can't guess, you can listen to what I'm thinking right now using the scholar's way of Wangchao."
Luan Xin shook his head again: "I value my life."
His approach to the scholar's way was powerful, but the burden it brought was equally terrifying; it wasn't something he could use at will.
He had secretly tried Gu Chi's way of the scholar, but he was forced to stop after only a few breaths. For this way of the scholar, hearing the darkest and most negative aspects of people's hearts was secondary; the greatest burden was the noise, the constant din.
Although Luan Xin disliked Gu Chi, and even harbored some hostility towards him, he couldn't help but feel a bit of sympathy for him knowing that Gu Chi had lived in such an environment for a long time. What he couldn't understand even more was how Gu Chi could so accurately pinpoint one person from countless unspoken thoughts without ever making a mistake?
Shen Tang made no attempt to conceal her murderous intent and ruthlessness: "Then I'll tell you myself, I'm wondering if your enemies are still alive. If they are, I'll kill them all without hesitation!"
"They are still alive, and doing quite well."
Those powerful and influential people were never benevolent, nor did they have any moral principles. When Zheng Qiao attacked, he quickly moved his entire family to surrender, fearing that being a step too late would bring utter destruction. He had enjoyed wealth and luxury since birth, and he hadn't had enough of the mortal world; only by living could he truly enjoy life.
He's living a comfortable life under Zheng Qiao's management now.
Shen Tang sneered: "That's good!"
She added, "Only by living can you have the chance to kill them with your own hands."
First, there was Gu Chi's enemy, Tao Yan, jumping around causing trouble; then, Luan Xin's enemy was swaggering around. Shen Tang couldn't help but wonder if there was something wrong with the feng shui of his household. Why did all his subordinates, regardless of whether they were civil or military, male or female, experience such hardships? Was he cursed?
Because of Luan Xin's matter, Shen Tang was unable to concentrate on official duties during the day.
As night fell, she tossed and turned, her mind in a daze, when a bold idea suddenly popped into her head.
He did what he wanted to do, and suddenly threw off the covers.
The lights in Luan Xin's tent were still on. She waited outside for a short while before someone came out: "Is Gongyi lacking now?"
"Is there anything else the lord instructed?"
This was the first time Shen Tang had contacted him at this time.
Luan Xin mistakenly thought that something important had happened.
"I've been thinking about it all day, and I'm still not happy."
Luan Xin, the real aggrieved party, remained calm and said, "My lord, there is no need to be distracted by this matter. Besides, isn't Li Shisong about to die? His death will be a form of revenge."
Shen Tang clenched his fist and said, "That's different!"
Luan Xin: "..."
It seems that the person who has a deep-seated hatred for Li He is the lord?
The next instant, Shen Tang grabbed his wrist.
Luan Xin panicked: "Where are you going, my lord?"
Shen Tang waved his hand: "Take off Li Shisong's head!"
Of course, he should inform Chu Yao before leaving, otherwise it would be bad to cause unnecessary panic. Luan Xin thought that Chu Yao could persuade Shen Tang, but he only pondered for a while, put down the unfinished books, stood up and said, "Yao will come too."
Luan Xin: "...Chaoli Pass is the enemy's stronghold!"
Chu Yao calmly replied, "It won't be like that for long."
Luan Xin's wrist was still restrained and he couldn't pull it out. He said angrily, "If we really want to go, you and I can go together. How can we let our lord go into danger alone? What if Wei Shou betrays us? We'll be in grave danger."
Chu Yao said, "Indeed, Wei Shou is in grave danger."
With Chaoli Pass's current top-tier combat strength, trying to keep Shen Tang, who is assisted by two literary scholars, would likely be like splitting Wei Shou's tortoise shell in two. Chu Yao has always adopted a laissez-faire policy towards Shen Tang; there's nothing wrong with a lord being a bit resilient.
Luan Xin was both angry and anxious: "Absurd!"
Chu Yao remained calm: "You'll get used to it."
If a subordinate insists on letting his lord do something he urgently wants to do, that is his duty. What wrong has his lord done?
She just wanted to take Li Shisong's head off.
The three of them, Shen Tang and his companions, did not ride horses. Instead, they used the [Chasing the Wind and Stalking the Scenery] spell to travel, stealthily sneaking into Chaoli Pass. Chu Yao was in charge of leading the way; he had been here more than once and was very familiar with the route.
Let's put it another way—
After leaving Chentang Camp, Li He headed straight for Chaoli Pass. On his way back, he already had a rough plan in mind—first, send a message to King Zheng Qiao, then keep Wei Shou calm. Coincidentally, Wei Shou was also thinking about how to kill him and even held a victory banquet for Li He.
The two hit it off immediately and began drinking and toasting each other.
Slightly tipsy, Li He seized the opportunity to steer the conversation toward their respective children, feigning concern about their children's marriage prospects.
Wei Shou said, "Your son seems to be quite young..."
Li He is younger than him, so his child is naturally younger too.
"...Alas, General Wei, you are unaware of this. According to custom, my son should be of marriageable age by now. Arranging a marriage early allows us to find a suitable family sooner and settle down. If we delay, we might not even find a partner. Today, I had a very pleasant conversation with General Wei, and I was thinking that if our families are destined to be together, we could become in-laws..."
He genuinely wanted to become in-laws with Wei Shou.
Haha, how could that be?
In his eyes, Wei Shou was nothing more than a lowly barbarian from the northern deserts. He claimed the marriage alliance was merely a reminder that Wei Shou's children were being held hostage by Zheng Qiao. Before turning against him, it would be best to consider the plight of these people. Their necks weren't as sharp as an executioner's blade. The pain of a parent outliving their child is unbearable.
Wei Shou said, "This...we still need to ask the lady."
Li He chuckled inwardly.
Inquire about Ruiji?
Is Ruiji currently with the Dragon Slayer Alliance?
Li He laughed it off and glossed over the matter.
However, he has not yet achieved his goal.
Li He continued to seek opportunities to paint a rosy picture for Wei Shou, such as: "...I have something to say, but I don't know if I should...To be honest, I've always thought that Jiang Qianshen was just a reckless brute who was brave but lacked strategy, and he was jealous of the talented and suppressed the new elites...His death in battle is a godsend for General Wei..."
Wei Shou raised an eyebrow: "What good opportunity is there?"
Li He smiled mysteriously: "General Wei's talent surpasses Jiang Qianshen's by a thousand times. Once the king gives him an important position, the sixteenth-rank Grand Scholarship will be within reach, easily attainable... How could this not be a golden opportunity?"
Wei Shou chuckled and said, "It's still early, too early. Nothing is certain yet. How could we possibly fathom the thoughts of the ruler?"
Normal people really can't keep up with the mind of a madman.
Wei Shou said this, but his face didn't reflect it at all. He hummed a northern desert ballad that Li He couldn't understand with great pride, which at first glance looked like the face of a petty person who had achieved success. Li He despised his behavior in his heart, but still smiled and flattered him on the surface.
Given that Li He was a pleasant speaker, Wei Shou decided to listen to him until he had had enough before taking action, and this delay resulted in the table being filled with only scraps.
Li He didn't know how much alcohol he had been forced to drink.
Her cheeks were flushed, and her speech was somewhat slurred. She pleaded, "He... I can't hold my liquor, I really can't drink anymore."
"Use your inner energy to counteract the effects of the alcohol, and keep drinking!"
Li He thought to himself, "Uncivilized is uncivilized. Drinking is just for the sake of it. Who would try to outdrink the drinker by using their literary skills?" He pretended to sway and leaned on the table to get up, saying, "I can't take it anymore. I'll drink with the general another day."
Upon hearing this, Wei Shou put down his wine cup.
He sighed, "What a waste of such good wine."
This might be Li He's last chance to drink. If he misses it, he'll have to wait until his next life to enjoy such fine wine again. Of course, that's assuming Li He is carefully chosen when he's reincarnated and doesn't end up in a poor family. Then, forget about good wine and food; even growing up peacefully will depend on luck…
Li He was unaware that Wei Shou already harbored murderous intentions.
He staggered for only a couple of steps when a strange gust of wind slammed the door shut. Almost instantly, Li He sobered up, casting a spell on himself to avoid the source of the chilling cold that was making his body tremble! Even so, a burst of pink martial energy shaved off half of his hair ornament. He didn't need to turn around to know who had done it, and immediately roared in fury, "General Wei, what are you doing?"
But he knew in his heart that Wei Shou wanted to kill him!
When did I reveal my weakness?
Wasn't Wei Shou afraid of alerting the enemy by doing this?
Wei Shou sneered, "Sir, you just lied and said you were drunk and couldn't drink anymore. But as I see it, your eyes are clear and you're perfectly sober. You could easily drink a few more jars of fine wine..."
Li He said, "Wei Yuanyuan, are you planning a rebellion?"
Wei Shou conjured weapons.
"Let's save those questions for when we're facing the King of Hell!"
Blame Chu Wuhui for setting a trap that left him with no way out. If he didn't kill Li He, Li He would have informed Zheng Qiao, and with the hostages disappearing, it would have sealed his fate as a traitor. If he had killed Li He, Zheng Qiao would have also considered it a betrayal.
Wei Shou was extremely frustrated, so he used Li He as a dumping ground for his anger, only able to calm down after taking off Li He's head.
Li He thought to himself, "My life is over."
Although the Wenxin literati possessed many incantations for self-preservation and escape, his opponent was Wei Shou, and Wei Shou himself was not a particularly powerful Wenxin literati. He had only managed to thrive by relying on his unique literati way and eloquence. Given Wei Shou's level of martial prowess and cultivation, Li He's chances of escaping death were slim.
He managed to dodge several attacks but was still hit.
Unfortunately, the injury occurred in the right knee.
Dragging his bleeding leg, he braced himself with his hands on the ground and kept backing away, hoping to influence Wei Shou with the ways of a scholar. However, Wei Shou knew him well and had been on guard since the beginning, remaining calm, focused, and determined to kill Li He.
"Li Shisong, remember to tell the King of Hell that Chu Yao was the one who killed you!" Wei Shou was about to chop off Li He's head when, before his blade could fall, he seemed to sense something and looked towards the window. A flash of cold light shot out, deflecting his blade. "Get out here!"
Li He was overjoyed.
He didn't recognize Shen Tang's sword, but Wei Shou did.
Enraged, he roared, "Chu Wuhui, you dog! Do you think Chaoli Pass is your hometown?"
Once or twice is enough, but they actually did it a third time!
Who are you calling a dog?
Shen Tang immediately became angry upon hearing this.
She kicked open the window frame, which wasn't completely destroyed yet, and climbed in. Chu Yao followed suit, while another scholar used the main door. Wei Shou, with his neck stiff, said, "I can curse him if I want. Ask him if he's willing to let me curse him?"
I hate lords who have no sense of distance!
Chu Yao used his Word of Power to trap Li He beforehand, to prevent him from escaping in the chaos: "My lord, do not forget the purpose of our visit."
Wei Shou can handle things anytime.
Sooner or later, they will pay the price for their repeated insults.
Shen Tang's gaze fell on Li He on the ground, then on his injured leg, and she said, "Tsk tsk tsk, how come Shi Song has become like this after just one or two days? Is your leg alright?"
When Li He recognized Shen Tang, he was completely dumbfounded—how could Shen Tang be here? Hadn't he successfully persuaded him? He realized he'd fallen into a trap. Then, seeing Luan Xin push open the door, a chill ran down his spine, sending shivers down his spine!
His voice cracks and distorts as soon as he opens his mouth.
"You, you are—Luan Gongyi?"
When Luan Xin saw his miserable enemy, he felt no joy at the thought of avenging his great grudge. He simply rubbed his aching wrist.
"Long time no see, Li Shisong." He thought he would grit his teeth and want to tear Li He to pieces when he saw him, but he had been dragged by Shen Tang through the cold wind the whole way, and his hands, feet and brain were cold, and his blood could not boil.
Given this situation, what else could Li He not understand?
He said bitterly, "I shouldn't have spared your life that day."
Luan Xin looked at Li He as if he were a fool.
"Even if time could be reversed, you wouldn't dare kill me."
No matter how powerful the nobles are, they are always kept in check by the royal family. If they only cripple Luan Xin's leg and don't kill him, the royal family can let him off easily. But if they kill him? Luan Xin was a scholar of that generation; killing him would be tantamount to challenging royal authority, and even the powerful wouldn't dare to do that.
Saying he'll be killed is just empty talk.
Li He was enraged by Luan Xin's nonchalant attitude.
"Luan Gongyi, you alone—"
The insults were abruptly stopped.
Luan Xin looked at Shen Tang, and Shen Tang looked at him.
"Why are you listening to his barking? Word magic is meant to be used. Let him curse, we'll just silence him. Let's hurry up and get this over with." Shen Tang raised her hand to recall the Mother's Sword, offering its hilt. "Do you need me to borrow it for a moment?"
Luan Xin said, "No need."
He has his own sword.
Li He was, after all, a coward who feared death. Faced with Luan Xin's relentless advance, he wept and begged for mercy, dragging his injured leg as he tried to escape. But he soon could no longer move, for Luan Xin had stepped on his kneecap, pinning him in place.
"With this sword, our grudges will be wiped clean!"
As the cold sensation ran down his neck, Li He's eyes widened in fury, and despite his immense resentment, he breathed his last. Wei Shou, looking at Li He with his throat slit, crossed his arms and asked the three uninvited guests who seemed to be seriously ill, "You came here just to kill him?"
Shen Tang countered, "Or should I catch up with you?"
Wei Shou: "..."
Is this his future lord?
The three of them came in a hurry and returned slowly.
Only when he reached the main gate of the camp did Luan Xin belatedly feel the exhilaration and joy of avenging his great enemy, as if he were in a dream.
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(End of this chapter)
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