The small courtyard arranged by the Lop Ear Clan is quiet and livable, and the food is quite rich. The standard of hospitality is indeed beyond the reach of even a picky person like Qian Ye.
"Master Qian, what's causing this fuss about Butler Zhu? Why do I think he's not that easy to talk to? Aren't you afraid that he might poison the food?" Jiang Yue asked half-jokingly.
Qian Ye was reminded by Jiang Yue, and when he was eating, it suddenly stopped tasting good.
"Are you more suspicious than me?"
"It's not that I'm seriously ill, it's just that I don't have much confidence in that old Zhu. This guy has clearly ignored the owner of Cenqi. In addition to being the butler, he actually has the entire castle in his hands. He will allow us to appear and break the Is this a situation?"
Why doesn't Mr. Qian know this situation? His previous hypnotic brainwashing of Cen Qi was also to stir up Cen Qi's nerves and let Cen Qi be the master of the matter, in order to promote cooperation.
If housekeeper Lao Zhu had made matters worse, this cooperation would most likely not have been possible.
Jiang Qiao also reminded: "Master Qian, I think we have to be more careful tonight. I think that Butler Lao Zhu might be really good at jumping over the wall. He is a ruthless person. Not to mention us, even Cen Qi, the villager Lord, as long as you threaten him, he will definitely not be polite."
Qian Ye said firmly: "I'm not surprised that you think so. But he, Lao Zhu, doesn't know the importance of the Baoshu Clan. He is playing tricks with us, unless he doesn't want to live anymore. He will be the one who offends the Baoshu Clan. Lao Zhu can’t bear it.”
To be honest, Jiang Yue didn't quite understand Qian Ye's mysterious self-confidence.
Of course, his persuasion to return was just fulfilling the obligations that he should do in his capacity. In fact, Jiang Yue would not be happy if Butler Lao Zhu didn't play dirty tricks.
Jiang Yue wished that Butler Lao Zhu was playing dirty tricks. The two groups would eventually get into a fight and both sides would suffer. This was what Jiang Yue was most happy to see.
Even if the situation did not develop in this direction, Jiang Yue would not mind secretly fanning the flames and adding fuel to the flames. It is important to keep things on the right track.
…
In the residence of Butler Lao Zhu, several important people from the castle gathered here.
Obviously, today's emergency situation cannot be taken lightly by Lao Zhu and the others and must be taken seriously.
Among these people, in addition to Lao Zhu, the housekeeper who has an overview of the overall situation, there is also the person in charge of security, and there are two other people in charge of other aspects.
Although the other three people have high status in the castle, it is obvious that they all follow Butler Lao Zhu. Among their group, Butler Lao Zhu is the undisputed talkative.
"Master Zhu, it seems that this group of outsiders have really inspired that man. I see that he is very motivated now, as if he is full of blood. Haha, we have worked hard for this castle for so many years, and in the end, we are still here. It's not as effective as a few words from outsiders. It's really chilling to think about." One of them was the first to complain.
"Haha, he didn't know what to do. Without Mr. Zhu's nod, he just got excited. Does he really think that this cooperation can be achieved?"
"Master Zhu, I'm confused. Why are we so polite to those guys and entertain them with good food and accommodation? Either drive them away or kill them directly. Just cut off that man's thoughts, no? Is it easier?"
The man they are talking about obviously refers to Cen Qi, the owner of the village.
It can be heard that they no longer have any respect for Cen Qi, the owner of the village. The tone was teasing, even disdainful.
Master Zhu smiled faintly: "You are just impatient. These people are like gummy candies. If you drive them away, they will come back. As for killing them, you have to find out their details. Do it randomly, in case you offend them. You are a force that cannot be offended, do you want the castle to be destroyed?"
"Master Zhu, I think those guys are boasting, and they don't look like people with great backgrounds. The guy who calls himself Baoshu Clan, I think he is from a different ethnic group, and has nothing to do with the blood of Baoshu Clan. Most of them are just pretending to be powerful. Besides, the Baoshu Clan is not out of reach for everyone. If they are just an ordinary bloodline of the Baoshu Clan, there is no need for us to be polite to them."
"I don't think they are here for cooperation at all. If they are planning to build up the foundation here, then these people are probably the ones who are stepping in to find out what we are and are not."
"It's not impossible. They only have four people staying overnight today, and everyone else has left. What if they went to tip off their main force, and the real purpose is to annex our castle. This is a big trouble. Don't end up plotting against us. After all these years, I finally got the advantage of these foreign bandits in vain."
This is what Zhu Ye is worried about.
He cursed and said, "Who knows, that man is a pig-brained person, and his nerves are aroused by just a few words. According to me, you shouldn't talk to them in the first place, just drive them away."
"Master Zhu, they mentioned the Earth Smoke Disaster. Most likely it was the Earth Smoke Disaster that swallowed up their foundation and made them homeless wild dogs. Even if they didn't mean that at first, seeing that we have so many spiritual lands , with so much fertile land and this beautiful castle, there’s no guarantee that we won’t have some evil ideas.”
"It's too late to say this now. We still need to make an idea. If they are really plotting to build the castle, how should we deal with them? If they are purely cooperating, how should we deal with them."
"Master Zhu, please give me an idea. We all listen to you."
Master Zhu pondered: "If it's the first situation, there's nothing wrong with it. They definitely can't be allowed to succeed. If this is the case, that master will definitely not agree. In the name of his village owner, he stands up and calls on everyone to join forces. It’s okay to defend against foreign enemies.”
"Actually, what I'm more worried about is the second scenario. If the Baoshu tribe is allowed to sneak in and cooperate with that man, it will definitely increase his prestige in the castle. The most important thing is that he will make a lot of money. After getting the money and having the confidence, we can recruit a group of people. We can even take back the power we have. After all, he is the legitimate owner of the village, and he has a huge advantage in terms of status."
"So, they can't achieve this cooperation no matter what?"
"Even if we want to cooperate, we must do it in my name. It's the same cooperation, but who takes the lead makes a big difference. If that person didn't brag, they really have the ability to cultivate elixirs. Maybe in the long run, it won't be good for us either." Disadvantages. If you can learn the ability to cultivate elixirs, these thousands of acres of spiritual land will mean endless wealth, and it will be an endless cornucopia."
"I'm afraid that those people from the Baoshu tribe are nosy and only recognize Cen Qi as the owner of the decoration village."
"Humph, then it's not up to them. If we can't even seize the initiative in our territory, then we deserve to fail. Besides, after all these years, don't you all know what the heck he is? He doesn’t have the bloodiness to break up with us. He knows that if we break up, he will be the unlucky one in the end. The most we can do is bear the bad reputation of being a master eater, but he will lose his life.”
Obviously, Lao Zhu and his group had already ignored Cen Qi. The reason why they haven't directly snatched the foundation is because the time is not particularly ripe, or it is not so urgent.
After all, Cen Qi's current behavior is still very good, and it doesn't make them particularly awkward.
If they really wanted to break up, they could drag Cen Qi down and replace him in minutes, or even let Cen Qi die inexplicably, without making any sound.
After building the castle for so many years, Butler Lao Zhu still has some confidence.
…
And just when Lao Zhu and the others gathered together, a dark shadow slowly emerged from the dark corner of Cen Qi's residence.
This black shadow is like a ghost, appearing without any sound, and will always hide in the most corner area, always hiding in a place where the sun cannot find it, and where other people's vision cannot take care of it.
"Master, we've checked it out. That group of people is generally right. They do have accomplices stationed on the mountainside on the other side."
The master mentioned by this shadow is none other than Cen Qi.
At this moment, Cen Qi's face was completely free of the usual indifference and dullness, and his eyes were shining, making him look extremely shrewd.
Cen Qi tapped the armrest of the chair with his knuckles and said calmly: "Baoshu tribe? Haha, that's interesting. I never thought that the fortune-telling turn I had made a few days ago would actually come true for the Baoshu tribe?"
"Master, it is still unknown whether the other party is from the Baoshu tribe. I am also worried that this group of people will come for our foundation? These days, the inner world of the earth is not peaceful. Killings, goods, and robbery of the foundation often happen. Our place is located in a remote place with fertile land and a castle. Once discovered by the outside world, we will be easily targeted."
Cen Qi snorted coldly and said: "Peace? The outside world is not peaceful, but we are at peace internally? You have also seen over the years that I, the owner of the village, just had to apply a layer of gold and was directly offered to me by them. In their eyes Where can I be the owner of the village here? If I hadn't been able to keep my composure, I would have died countless times, right?"
A strong sense of shame also flashed in the black shadow's eyes.
Kneeling on one knee, he said angrily: "Master, it's me who is incompetent. I failed the old master's instructions and failed to protect him from controlling the power of the castle."
"It's not your fault. You are just a shadow that cannot be seen. Moreover, you are alone and unable to support yourself. But this old guy, Lao Zhu, is so cunning. He has deceived me for so many years. He has been acting for me and keeping me in the dark. It's a shame that I'm so stupid that it took me so many years to figure out the problem. It's a pity that he has long ago stopped building the manor. The heads of those departments have become his confidants and obey his orders. From."
The black shadow said with deep hatred: "Everything is caused by that old dog, Lao Zhu. As long as that old dog is killed, the others will surely fall apart."
Cen Qi shook his head: "It's not that easy. And Lao Zhu is very cautious, so it's not that easy to kill him."
The shadow said: "They are hooking up with Lao Zhu at the moment. They are doing it secretly. They must not have discussed anything good."
Cen Qi snorted coldly: "Lao Zhu will definitely not sit back and let me lead the cooperation with the Baoshu tribe."
The black shadow asked doubtfully: "Master, Lao Zhu is so powerful, why doesn't he just fall out with those people? What he is most afraid of now is the intervention of outsiders, which will affect his control of the castle, right?"
"First, he doesn't dare to offend the Baoshu clan rashly. Second, he must be tempted by the income of tens or millions of silver coins. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand that he chooses to wait and see."
However, the shadow said worriedly: "Master, if you insist on taking the lead in cooperating with the Baoshu tribe, will Lao Zhu become angry with shame and directly turn his face?"
"Huh, there's nothing this old thief can't do."
The black shadow worriedly said: "What should I do? I am always guarding the master, but I can't protect him from going crazy. There is strength in numbers. At present, the power we can control in the castle is too little."
"So, I have to hug the lap of the Baoshu tribe and endure the humiliation. When I have more money, more people will listen to my orders. Then I will wait for an opportunity to take down this old dog and completely take over his power!"
"Master, the Baoshu tribe is one of the top ten golden tribes. If they want to provide protection, they will definitely ensure the success of the master's plan. But this also has the risk of attracting wolves into the house. The wolves are rejected through the front door and the tigers are admitted through the back door. If the Baoshu tribe is unable to survive, If we go away, or even take advantage of others, we will be passive."
"The Baoshu Clan is one of the top ten golden tribes with an outstanding reputation. Do they want to make the world feel ashamed of our inheritance? I don't believe that our foundation is more important than the reputation of the Baoshu Clan? Besides, the Baoshu Clan has always been They are not the kind of domineering group that plunders and plunders everywhere. They have lofty aspirations and want to impact the surface world. This is well-known."
The black shadow said: "Master, I wish you the best. The Baoshu tribe has great ambitions, and I think they will not ruin their plans for our little foundation. What they need is elixir, and we will cooperate with them to get the elixir. I believe that the Baoshu tribe will I will definitely take care of them. They also need obedient power to do things for them."
Cen Qi said: "When we see the true form of the representative of the Baoshu clan tomorrow, everything will be finalized. Please step back and keep an eye on Lao Zhu and his gang. If there is any evil plot, you must be aware of it in advance."
"Yes, Master, don't worry. If Lao Zhu and the others want to harm Master, they must get through me first." This black figure is obviously very loyal to Cen Qi.
…
This night, Jiang Yue was the busiest person. This castle was huge. Jiang Yue used his stealth skills to roam around and observe, and then used his borrowing skills to monitor the movements in the castle.
Finally, Jiang Yue also verified his guess. That Lao Zhu had indeed ousted Cen Qi and had full control over the entire castle.
Cen Qi looked like a decoration, but in fact he was not a lamb to be slaughtered. He still tried to fight. It's just that the efforts behind it were done very covertly, even hiding it from Butler Lao Zhu.
At the moment, if he wants to play his cards right, Lao Zhu's energy can crush Cen Qi, the owner of the village.
But with the intervention of their group, the way this card is played is destined to change.
Jiang Yue is not in a hurry to take action now. He must make good use of all conditions to let these parties fight and completely crush the elixir transplant plan.
And it would be best for both parties to fight to the death.
(End of chapter)
