Chapter 231: Chapter 170: Superior Cultivation Technique, Vermilion Palace Thunder Technique Mastery!_3
He had initially thought this was some thief who had come to secretly learn martial arts techniques. But now it seemed this Blood Exchange Realm expert could have officially learned the Giant Whale Calming Wave Palm by simply joining the Liang Family. Why would he bother coming here and wasting so much breath with me?
"If our interests align, then your affairs are naturally my affairs as well."
Jiang Shu shook his head and said with a smile. His words carried a hint of masterfully displayed, unavoidable helplessness.
His initial display of True Qi was to demonstrate his own strength.
His earlier words were meant to stir Liang Yuanzhou’s inner emotions.
Now, it was finally time to get to the main topic.
"Liang Yuanhong. That scoundrel is of the same generation as you but advanced to the Blood Exchange Realm half a month ago. You must know that a large portion of the martial arts resources rightfully yours ended up with him. Do you hate him? Perhaps not. After all, you’re from the same family. You probably think that if you just work a little harder, just a little more, then once you reach the Blood Exchange Realm, the Clan Leader, the elders, and even the Old Ancestor will finally notice you."
"You may not hate him, but I clearly remember that scoundrel. It’s not what one might call a deep feud, but if it remains unavenged, my thoughts will never be truly settled. But you know, in the Prefectural City, how many people can actually exact revenge on the scion of a major family? I came to you, not for anything else, but to offer you resources so that you can smoothly break through to the Blood Exchange Realm. Then, during the Liang Family’s grand competition, you can thoroughly crush that scoundrel’s arrogance."
"If possible... breaking one of his arms would also be acceptable."
Jiang Shu’s words suddenly took on a chilling tone.
"Break an arm? You certainly dream big!"
Liang Yuanzhou snorted coldly in response.
This middle-aged man had appeared out of nowhere. He was a complete stranger, yet he wanted him to target a Blood Exchange Realm expert from his own family.
How could he possibly agree?
"Catch," Jiang Shu said abruptly.
WHOOSH! WHOOSH!
Two jade bottles flew through the air. Liang Yuanzhou instinctively reached out, and they landed neatly in his palm.
"One bottle of Morning Origin Pills, one bottle of Marrow Cleansing Pills. Consider these my gifts to you today. If you agree to my proposal, I will return later with more elixirs to help you advance to the Blood Exchange Realm."
"If I were to take action and break his arm in the Prefectural City, it would undoubtedly cause a major incident. However, during the grand competition, such an injury would be considered normal. For a Blood Exchange Realm Martial Artist, mere broken bones heal quickly."
"You might be resented for it, but if you want to claw your way up, step by step, how can you possibly avoid making enemies?"
"This is all I have to say. While I am seeking revenge, you can also use this opportunity to reclaim the glory that was rightfully yours."
"Right and wrong are unimportant."
"What matters is your choice."
"Agree, and you’ll reach the Blood Exchange Realm, achieve glory in the grand competition, and perhaps, in the future, even ascend the Little Dragon Tiger List, truly transforming from a carp into a dragon."
"Refuse, and you’ll remain in the Refining Internal Realm, continuing this current life of yours."
"If you agree..."
With that, he looked away from Liang Yuanzhou.
Jiang Shu leaped onto the wall and flipped over it, departing.
Water-like moonlight spilled into the courtyard. The moss on the empty stone steps seemed to shimmer like green waves.
It was as if nothing had happened.
Liang Yuanzhou stood in the center of the courtyard, lost in thought for a long time.
He clutched the two bottles of elixirs, opening them more than once, inhaling the pure, penetrating fragrance that soothed his heart and mind.
Morning Origin Pills... Marrow Cleansing Pills...
With a sufficient supply, reaching the Blood Exchange Realm before the grand competition would definitely be no problem!
But how much of what this middle-aged man said could he actually believe?
A grudge? What kind of grudge was it?
However, as long as he wasn’t being asked to lure Liang Yuanhong out of the Prefectural City, everything should be manageable.
The Liang Family’s grand competition... such a momentous event. How could a mere Blood Exchange Realm practitioner dare to act presumptuously or cause any real trouble there?
He just needed to manage the severity of his actions carefully.
Besides, by then, he himself would already be in the Blood Exchange Realm. Even if he failed to carry out the deed, what could this middle-aged man possibly do to him?
The more Liang Yuanzhou pondered, the more he felt that the benefits of agreeing far outweighed the drawbacks.
His gaze grew increasingly resolute. He couldn’t help but repeat Jiang Shu’s parting words, convincing himself over and over:
"I just want to reclaim the glory that is rightfully mine."