Novel Full Chapter 1171 - 457: Sudden Upheaval (Part 3)
Chapter 1171: Chapter 457: Sudden Upheaval (Part 3)
“Living at Qi Mansion? Have you met your grandfather and uncle?”
Qi Sheng laughed heartily when he heard this: “They must be overjoyed, right? Didn’t the old man give you all his treasured items?”
“This…”
Wei Ziyi hesitated slightly, but finally said, “We haven’t yet been reunited.”
“Huh?”
Qi Sheng was taken aback and thought for a moment before speaking:
“Did your mother not tell you much about our affairs?”
“…Actually, it was only a year ago that I learned my mother was originally from Nanhai.”
“Child, could you tell me about your mother’s experiences over the years?”
Having traveled for many years, Qi Sheng naturally had some extraordinary qualities.
Just from hearing Wei Ziyi’s words, he knew there must be more to the story.
Without hiding anything, Wei Ziyi quickly recounted the experiences of Qi Qiao Hui over the years.
Qi Sheng listened intently, his Sword Qi stirring, and the sea beyond the Peng Boat became choppy. If he hadn’t restrained himself, the Sword Qi would have shot up to the sky.
Only after Wei Ziyi finished speaking did he finally exhale:
“To endure hardships for so many years, only to avenge her brother-in-law.
“This is the demeanor of a daughter of the Qi Family.
“But… why didn’t you tell us?
“If we had known earlier that your mother was in Donghuang, if we had known these things earlier…
“By the strength of the Qi Family, moving to Donghuang, we would never let her suffer in the slightest.”
“…The situation was complex and dangerous at the time.
“Mother must have had her own considerations, uncle, please don’t blame her…”
Wei Ziyi replied softly.
“I’m not blaming her…”
Qi Sheng shook his head: “I just feel sorry for her… Ah, let’s not talk about this anymore. Since you’re with the Qi Family, why did you come here?”
“This trip is to deliver an escort.”
This gave Su Mo a chance to speak, and he pointed to the coffin at the stern of the Peng Boat.
“Elder Du…”
Qi Sheng exhaled: “This person was indeed remarkable. Years ago on Black Island, there was a battle, but I did not participate, and neither did the Qi Family send a single soldier.
“But I didn’t expect that he alone made both the Nanhai Alliance and Dragon King Hall suffer a big loss.
“Are you planning to return his remains?
“Can I help in any way?”
“No need for that…”
Su Mo shook his head: “Besides, earlier you mentioned that the Qi Family is facing a great calamity, and you risked assassinating Mo Han tonight. With so many matters at hand, I’m afraid you won’t have time to attend to other things, right?”
“…”
Qi Sheng looked at Su Mo and sighed lightly, then turned to Wei Ziyi:
“Child, go about your business.
“After you’re done, go see your grandfather and uncle.
“Then… just leave.
“The Qi Family is embroiled in a massive disaster. After you meet them, make sure not to spread the word, lest you get caught up in it as well.”
“…Just for a Burning Wood Armor?”
Su Mo raised his eyebrows slightly.
Qi Sheng suddenly looked at Su Mo:
“You know about this too?”
“This matter isn’t exactly a secret.”
Su Mo said softly:
“The Haori Golden Blade is damaged, and the Nanhai Alliance wants to take the Burning Wood Armor from the Qi Family to repair it.
“This has put the Qi Family in a dilemma.”
“A dilemma?”
Qi Sheng shook his head lightly:
“It’s not a dilemma… there’s no path of retreat for the Qi Family.
“Over the years, the Qi Family has dominated the area and become a concern for the Nanhai Alliance.
“This time, they aim to destroy the Qi Family!”
Su Mo’s brow furrowed slightly:
“This… might not be enough, right?
“Over the years, the Qi Family has indeed reaped benefits from the Nanhai Alliance.
“But the Alliance has also relied heavily on the Qi Family’s assistance.
“Even if in the end, the Qi Family admits defeat and hands over the Burning Wood Armor, what’s stopping the Alliance from eradicating the Qi Family in its entirety…”
He paused, suddenly changing expression:
“Unless…”
“The Qi Family no longer has the Burning Wood Armor.”
Qi Sheng spoke softly.
But these words landed in Su Mo’s ears like a thunderclap:
“What did you say?”
Qi Sheng sighed:
“You mentioned earlier that this matter is not a secret.
“It’s true… because the Nanhai Alliance never intended to keep it a secret.
“Otherwise, why would they make such a big fuss?
“However, what people know is only what the Nanhai Alliance wants them to know.
“What they don’t know is that the Haori Golden Blade has never sustained any damage.
“The Burning Wood Armor was stolen ten years ago, long gone without a trace.”
“So… does the Nanhai Alliance know the Qi Family lost the Burning Wood Armor?”
Su Mo’s eyebrows raised.
“Naturally, they know.”
Qi Sheng nodded: “The Nanhai Alliance planted spies in the Qi Family long ago and for many years.”
“I see…”
Su Mo frowned deeply:
“The Qi Family has no armor to give, but no one would believe this, they’d only see it as an excuse.
“The Nanhai Alliance pleads earnestly but sees no result.
“Then there would be talk that the Qi Family disregarded the favors of the Nanhai Alliance, letting their foundations be destroyed without care.
“At this point of breaking, no one could argue.
“Even if major conflicts arise afterward, it’s not without reason…
“After all, if they can’t get the Burning Wood Armor, if the Haori Golden Blade sustains damage, Dragon King Hall and Gui Xu Island will undoubtedly take advantage.
“At this critical juncture, even disregarding past ties could be justified.
“Even if it means exterminating the Qi Family, as long as the Burning Wood Armor is seized, the Nanhai Alliance could claim ’it was necessary’?
“What a scheme to kill two birds with one stone.”
“Two birds with one stone?”
Wei Ziyi involuntarily paused, then suddenly realized.
“The Nanhai Alliance’s excuse is for the damage to the Haori Golden Blade. If Dragon King Hall and Gui Xu Island believe this.
“If conflict truly ensues, they would suffer greatly.
“At that time, they’d just have to claim that in a critical moment, they seized the Burning Wood Armor from the Qi Family, reforging the Haori Golden Blade, resulting in their victory.
“Even if there are flaws in this, no one would truly expose them.”
“Correct.”
Su Mo nodded slightly.
Qi Sheng looked at the two people in surprise.
In a few words, they had hit the crux of the matter.
He couldn’t help but sigh, amazed by the young generation.
But then he heard Wei Ziyi say:
“Evil Su, what should we do now?”
Su Mo stroked his chin and looked at Qi Sheng:
“Besides having Zhuo Qing and Ning Ziheng as plants, does the Qi Family have any other spies in the Nanhai Alliance?”
“…”
Qi Sheng was speechless for a moment: “Zhuo Qing is one thing, but how are you sure about Ning Ziheng?”
“…What’s so difficult about that?”
Su Mo raised an eyebrow: “When he saw you, he acted like he didn’t see you. Even when he encountered Elder Du, he pretended not to see.
“Both of these reveal a great opportunity.
“Yet he remained silent, clearly his stance didn’t allow it…
“On the boat, he fought with Zhuo Qing, just putting on a show for others.
“On one hand, their mutual enmity would make it hard to believe they’re from the same side.
“On the other hand… it absolves Zhuo Qing of suspicion.
“If this act didn’t happen, Zhuo Qing might have faced dire consequences.”