Chapter 246 - 156: I’m About to Use Self-Defense

Chapter 246: Chapter 156: I’m About to Use Self-Defense

Ju Jiasu’s words struck a chord with Cao Xing’an as he listened to her continue.

"Coincidentally, the two Celestial Destiny Seekers from the Long Family who have always wanted to protect Tao En aren’t in Longya City right now."

"We just have to be discreet when we get rid of Tao En, or we could frame some outside faction."

"By the time those two from the Long Family get back and find Tao En dead, they’re not going to make a fuss over a dead man."

"After all, Tao En isn’t a member of their Long Family."

The best way to eliminate future trouble was to pull it out by the roots, especially when dealing with a difficult person like Tao En.

Judging by how Tao En had previously sought revenge for his son, if he ever truly recovered, Cao Xing’an’s troubles would be endless.

Right now, Tao En’s soul was damaged, leaving him with only the power of a Three-finger Creator. Red Dragon had tried everything but couldn’t help him recover.

’In terms of value, Tao En is now only equivalent to a Three-finger Creator. My own value easily surpasses his.’

’Even though it’s obvious that the damage to Tao En’s soul is highly suspicious, and very likely my own doing...’

After it was confirmed that Tao En’s soul couldn’t be healed, even the few Celestial Destiny Seekers who were on good terms with him...

...didn’t come looking for trouble with Cao Xing’an, aside from Red Dragon, who asked a few extra questions.

Before the Dragon Emperor, one of the Three Emperors, left Longya City to join the Royal Capital, he was unquestionably the number one figure in the city.

After the Dragon Emperor’s departure, the Celestial Destiny Seeker Red Dragon, from the main branch of the Long Family, took charge of Longya City.

Red Dragon had been on good terms with Tao En in the past, and the Long Family had always highly valued Tao En’s Talent as a Creator.

The Long Family had gone to great lengths to build a relationship with Tao En, who had the potential to become a Six-finger Creator.

Cao Xing’an knew very well that Red Dragon was quite displeased with him because of what happened to Tao En.

’But after Tao En’s incident, I’m the only Five-finger Peak Creator left in Longya City.’

’Through my own deliberate efforts to curry favor, my relationship with Red Dragon has been gradually improving.’

’In this respect, that guy Tao En could never compare to me.’

’It wouldn’t be difficult for me to take this opportunity to eliminate Tao En.’

’If I just put the word out, the factions I support would be fighting to be my weapon.’

But having become a Five-finger Peak Creator and reached such a high position, Cao Xing’an was now extremely concerned about his reputation.

The Celestial Destiny Seekers of Longya City weren’t fools, and neither were the Celestial Destiny Seekers and Creators from the other Heroic Cities.

If someone wanted to investigate, there was no such thing as a perfect secret in this world.

Cao Xing’an’s previous treacherous attack on Tao En had already severely damaged his reputation.

Cao Xing’an absolutely could not let Tao En’s death be linked to him.

’And it would be best if no one associated with me was involved in the slightest.’

"Shushu, I know you mean well with this suggestion."

"But Tao En’s life is a serious matter. He can die by suicide out of despair, but his death cannot be connected to us."

"You are a Celestial Destiny Seeker; you need to be mindful of your status."

"You must never reveal such thoughts when you are outside."

Ju Jiasu looked at Cao Xing’an’s earnest face and glumly drained the amber tea from her cup in one gulp.

"I know, Uncle. I wouldn’t have said it to anyone but you."

"After I have lunch at home, I’ll go and invite Wen Tao again."

As she spoke, Ju Jiasu took out a Storage Pouch and handed it to Cao Xing’an.

"My mom told me to give this to you. She said you’ve always been a worrier and that you need to take care of yourself."

"It’s filled with lots of nutritional meals she made. She said you can take a moment to eat one even when you’re busy preparing Potions."

A faint smile finally appeared on Cao Xing’an’s face upon hearing this.

"Shushu, I’ve always advised you against forming a Contract with any Guardian Beast other than your Order Beast. Firstly, it’s so you can focus on strengthening your Order Beast."

"Secondly, only when your Order Beast steps into the Immortal Tier and you form a Rule Purity Body together with it will you be able to see your future path more clearly."

"It will be far more beneficial for you to choose another Guardian Beast Contract at that time."

"You have your family’s support behind you; for you, the Immortal Tier is just the beginning."

"Your potential as a Celestial Destiny Seeker is rated S+, so you have a great chance of reaching the Eternal realm in the future."

"I want you to understand that right now, you must focus on increasing your strength. Matters of the heart are not important."

"When you reach the Eternal realm and become a true pillar of Longya City, then you can even take the person you like by force and keep them by your side."

Cao Xing’an had always been a man who believed the ends justified the means. To achieve his goals, he didn’t mind using some unorthodox methods along the way.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made a treacherous move against Tao En when they were both Creators in Longya City.

When dealing with Ju Jiasu, Cao Xing’an had always been instilling his philosophy in her.

Meanwhile, Zhong Yi had followed the address provided by Guo Xing and arrived at the border of Longya City’s Upper and Lower City Districts.

Zhong Yi was surprised to find that Tao En, once a Five-finger Peak Creator, was now living a life similar to what Zhong Yi’s had been before becoming a Celestial Destiny Seeker, both of them running a small Guardian Beast Shop on the border of the Upper and Lower City Districts.

Although Tao En’s Guardian Beast Shop was run by Tao En himself, a Creator who still had the strength of a Three-finger, Zhong Yi observed for quite a while and noticed that there were no customers at all.

In contrast, the small shops next to the one Tao En had opened were bustling with business.

As they were about to reach the shop’s entrance, Cui Heng stopped a customer who was about to enter another shop and asked in an overly familiar tone,

"Hey there, miss. How come none of you buy things from this shop?"