"Know."
Zhao Dezheng seemed to understand the deeper meaning of Li Yu's question. Before Li Yu could ask again, he spoke first, his tone calm yet carrying an almost cruel honesty:
"My body is congenitally defective, a defect at the genetic or physical level, not a common disease."
"Vital organs begin to decline irreversibly and rapidly after adulthood, and ordinary medical methods are simply unable to stop it."
"Just recently, after consulting with me, the highest-level medical institution asserted that if I did not undergo 'material replacement' and 'replenishment' of my life energy, I would definitely not survive more than three months."
"So, I've come."
Zhao Dezheng slightly turned his head to look at the silent healing-type awakened one standing to the side, and explained to Li Yu:
"I came here because I learned that the most outstanding healing-type awakened individuals from the Longevity Sect happened to be here and were skilled in handling complex transplants, and that's why I accepted the Longevity Sect's plan."
He paused, looked down at the rapidly fading scars on his body, and a hint of self-mockery flashed in his eyes:
"Of course, the ultimate reason was also for myself; I needed to survive."
After speaking, Zhao Dezheng relaxed his straight back a little, but his eyes remained open and honest, without trying to hide the true nature of his purpose and actions.
His words contained no complaints, no remorse to absolve himself, and no moral justification; they were simply a calm statement of a cold, hard fact.
Then Zhao Dezheng seemed to realize something, his gaze sharpening and becoming firm, and he added again:
"I have some very important things to do, so I can't die, I can't just die in bed like this, without any value."
"At least not now."
After speaking, Zhao Dezheng tried to mobilize some of the energy in his body again.
The newly transplanted organ seems to be integrating well with the original body, and a continuous sense of strength is coming from it.
Before Li Yu could speak again, Zhao Dezheng slowly turned his head, his eyes sweeping over all the distinguished guests and members of the Changsheng Sect with icy killing intent.
Then he turned to Li Yu and asked with a serious expression:
“Lord Li Yuxing, the Changsheng Sect has committed heinous crimes, and its actions are outrageous to both gods and men. Do you need my help to wipe out this stronghold?”
Upon hearing this, everyone around was taken aback, even Li Yu and the Hei brothers were somewhat surprised.
The people from the Changsheng Sect in the room were instantly in an uproar, including the few healing-type awakened individuals who had remained calm until their expressions changed completely!
An expert on the Longevity Sect, with graying hair, was both shocked and furious. He stepped forward, pointed at Zhao Dezheng, and shouted:
"Zhao Dezheng! What do you mean by this?!"
"Our Longevity Sect spent countless resources and effort to pull you back from the brink of death! And this is how you repay us?!"
Zhao Dezheng slowly turned around and looked at the old man. The frank expression on his face faded, and he regained the indifference and arrogance that belonged to the Zhao family of Jincheng.
"Because you are no longer useful."
These words were like pouring a ladle of ice water into a pot of boiling oil!
A moment of deathly silence fell over the surroundings, which was then engulfed by an even more surging uproar of shock and anger!
"Zhao Dezheng! Are you insane?!"
"Do you even know what you're saying?!"
"You're ungrateful! This is blatant betrayal!"
Those "distinguished guests" who were still adjusting to their new organs were now all horrified.
Many of them are prominent figures with intricate connections to the Zhao family and even the network behind the Changsheng Sect.
Zhao Dezheng's words were tantamount to stabbing them all in the back!
Zhao Dezheng's expression was serious and his gaze was cold, clearly indicating that he was not joking.
He quickly scanned the room with a condescending assessment and indifference.
In Zhao Dezheng's perception, apart from Li Yu's aura as deep as an abyss, the 'distinguished guests' who had not yet recovered, as well as the other guards and awakened individuals, would not be his match.
Zhao Jianan, the only one in the Changsheng Sect who could stop him, was already dead.
At this moment, their strength, talent, and physical recovery speed created an absolute crushing advantage.
This means that if Li Yuruo agrees to let him take action, no one in this Changshengmen stronghold can stop him or escape.
Li Yu's gaze involuntarily fell on Zhao Dezheng.
This person has a frighteningly clear understanding of his own actions, making no excuses, no pretense, and frankly admitting that everything he did was simply to survive.
The stubborn flame in his eyes, like that of a refugee desperate to survive, gave Li Yu a vague sense of familiarity.
That's a kind of obsession that comes from using any means necessary to achieve a certain goal.
However, Li Yu was a little curious as to why Zhao Dezheng treated him with such respect, since they had never met before.
Moreover, it's not like the kind of following that refugees have, nor is it the kind of worship that Black Three has; it's more like a complex kind of identification.
'Agree?' The thought flashed through Li Yu's mind, and she found it both subtle and ridiculous.
But through his golden eyes, he could indeed see the thread connecting him to Zhao Dezheng, which transmitted similar emotional fluctuations.
Zhao Dezheng stood still, waiting for Li Yu's response, his murderous aura growing stronger.
Only he himself knew that during his long period of illness, he could only learn about the outside world and what was happening in Zhongzhou through limited channels.
Li Yu, who frequently made headlines, naturally came into his view.
In Zhao Dezheng's mind, Li Yu, the hero of Zhongzhou who came from a background of refugees, may not only be a strongman, but also a symbol of an "outlier" who breaks the rules and breaks free from constraints.
That's how I was able to gradually become the Star Lord of Zhongzhou and the City Lord of Kangcheng.
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