Chapter 709 Brothers Turn Against Each Other
Wan Qingzhou and Shi Yu returned to the Tang family together.
Tang Zhi was training his subordinates in the courtyard. Over the years, he had recruited many talented individuals, including Wan Qingzhou, Qian Liu, Bai Yi, and others...
They and many other subordinates were present at that moment.
Upon seeing Wan Qingzhou return, Tang Zhi was taken aback at first, then smiled and went to greet her: "Speak of the devil and he appears! I was just using you as an example to tell them how well you handled things before, and now you're back."
He looked at Shi Yu beside him, then at Wan Qingzhou, his words filled with anticipation: "Well? Did you get the jade pendant?"
Just as Shi Yu was about to speak, Wan Qingzhou stopped him. He let out a long breath and looked at Tang Zhi: "I have something to say to you."
Tang Zhi had assumed he had returned because he had completed his mission, but now that he heard him say something else entirely, the smile in his eyes faded slightly. However, he still gave him plenty of face and nodded, saying, "There's no need for formalities between us. Just tell me what's on your mind."
Wan Qingzhou glanced at the people in the courtyard: "This is my private matter, shall we go inside and talk?"
Tang Zhi looked at him for a moment, as if he had a premonition of what he was going to say. The last trace of a smile in his eyes faded, and his tone turned slightly cold: "Qingzhou, you can see that I'm busy. If it's a personal matter, why don't we put it aside for now?"
In the past, Wan Qingzhou wouldn't have made things difficult for Tang Zhi if he had so clearly expressed his refusal, but things are different now.
He slowly exhaled and said, "Since you're busy, I'll be frank. I can't complete this last task."
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone was stunned.
Wan Qingzhou was ranked number one on the dark web assassin list. Most of the people in the courtyard had followed Tang Zhi for a long time and always both feared and admired him. Many of them had even received guidance from him.
Of course, it wasn't just because of his superb skills, but also because he handled the matters for Master Tang with decisiveness and efficiency; no matter how difficult, there wasn't a single one he couldn't complete.
They all regarded him as a role model.
However, he has now publicly stated that he cannot complete his mission?
Was the task too difficult, or...?
Shi Yu was also completely taken aback by Wan Qingzhou's words. He was about to speak when Wan Qingzhou stopped him with a cold, sharp glance from the corner of her eye.
He clenched his fist, but ultimately remained silent.
He didn't know what Wan Qingzhou was planning, but he knew that if he spoke up now, they would no longer be brothers.
Tang Zhi wasn't surprised by Wan Qingzhou's words, but his expression was somewhat gloomy.
After a moment, he chuckled and said, "It's just a task. Whether it's completed or not, it's no big deal. I'll just send someone else. Come here, let me show you the tea I recently harvested. It's the first batch after the first frost, and the aroma is exceptionally pure..."
He tried to put his hand on Wan Qingzhou's shoulder to lead him into the inner hall, but Wan Qingzhou subtly dodged him.
Tang Zhi's hand stiffened slightly, and his expression darkened further: "Qingzhou, if we can't complete the mission, are we no longer brothers?"
Wan Qingzhou let out a long breath and said, "Azhi, I told you before that this is the last thing I will do for you."
Tang Zhi said calmly, "That's right, but you didn't succeed."
The implication is that since it didn't work out, the previous discussions are meaningless.
Wan Qingzhou clenched his fist and said, "I will never forget your kindness to me. If you ever need my help in the future, I will not refuse. But... I really have to go."
Tang Zhi's gaze darkened, and after a long while, he let out a soft chuckle: "Qingzhou, I have something I want to ask you."
He looked at Wan Qingzhou, his words carrying a hint of hostility: "So, is it that you can't complete this last task, or do you simply not want to complete it at all?"
Wan Qingzhou's lips tightened into a straight line, and she remained silent.
"Ha, I knew it. There's nothing in this world that you, Wan Qingzhou, can't do. But this one... you agreed so readily, but at the last minute you dragged your feet. I should have known, I should have known..."
Tang Zhi suddenly turned his head and said in a sinister tone, "You want to leave? Fine, but you haven't completed your mission. You know the rules if you want to leave like this."
Wan Qingzhou paused.
The Tang family's rules—
Once you enter the Tang family, you'll enjoy endless wealth and luxury.
But if the mission is not accomplished and you want to leave, leave one person and one knife on your body.
If I'm still alive, I'll leave whenever I want.
Shi Yu, standing to the side, clearly realized what was happening and was shocked: "Master Tang, but he's not like us... He's not your subordinate, he's your brother!"
This rule mainly applies to retainers who have joined the Tang family, such as Qianliu Baiyi and other subordinates.
Wan Qingzhou didn't actually join the Tang family; he only joined because he wanted to repay a debt of gratitude after becoming sworn brothers with Tang Zhi…
Unexpectedly, these words enraged Tang Zhi.
His eyes darkened, and he said sharply, "Brother?! If he truly considered me a brother, he wouldn't have said these things today!"
Wan Qingzhou looked at Tang Zhi for a long time and said, "If I take this knife, will we be completely even?"
Tang Zhi calmed down, his expression turning cold: "One person, one knife, thirteen knives in total. If you can withstand it, I will grant your wish, and we will be even."
Wan Qingzhou nodded: "Okay, let's go."
He let out a long breath and stood aside.
No one expected things to turn out this way. They watched as the two brothers broke up, and for a moment they were all frozen in place, no one moved and no one spoke.
Tang Zhi seemed surprised by Wan Qingzhou's resolute attitude, his voice trembling: "You really like her that much? You're willing to be my enemy?!"
Wan Qingzhou kept her lips tightly closed and didn't speak.
Seeing this, Tang Zhi was disheartened and looked at everyone coldly, saying, "Let's begin!"
Shi Yu gritted his teeth and said, "Master Tang, one person, one knife, no one can survive."
Tang Zhi glanced at him, and Shi Yu clenched his fists, then fell silent.
Wan Qingzhou, standing beside him, was more composed and said in a deep voice, "Shi Yu, you go first."
“You…” Juyu had no idea what this guy was thinking.
He had already obtained the jade pendant, and all he had to do was hand it over to Tang Zhi so that everyone could be happy. Why was he so stubborn and insisted on making a scene with Master Tang?
Wan Qingzhou looked at him: "Stop dawdling."
He owed Tang Zhi a great deal over the years, and as long as he endured these blows, he could repay them completely.
If he had a spare life, he would crawl back to Zhiyi's side.
She's a kind and skillful doctor, and although she dislikes him, she wouldn't just sit idly by and ignore him, would she?
Thinking of this, Wan Qingzhou actually curled her lips into a smile.
Shi Yu thought this man was probably crazy; even in this situation, he could still laugh.
He gritted his teeth, walked to Wan Qingzhou's side, and picked up the short knife next to him.
At this point, he also knew that hesitation would not solve any problems, so he should hurry in and out, and perhaps he could still have a chance to survive.
He took a deep breath, closed his eyes tightly, and then stabbed at his left rib.
After all, they were assassins, well-versed in the structure of the human body.
The knife didn't pierce a vital spot, nor was it too deep; it was quickly pulled out.
Wan Qingzhou let out a muffled groan, then gritted his teeth and said, "One."
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