"No permanent friends, only permanent interests."
Jiang Yichen could often see this sentence in story books since he was a child on Xishan Island, and he could often hear this sentence in the stories told by adults.
He was still ignorant at that time, but whenever he heard about the dramatic reversal of relatives and friends turning into deadly enemies, and enemies turning into allies, he couldn't help but be astonished.
After years of involvement in the world, Jiang Yichen has never faced the dilemma of changing the relationship between enemies and friends, except for becoming a member of the Nether Sect.
But it is said that I have never eaten pork and I have seen pigs running. Jiang Yichen also understood that in this world, or in the whole world, as long as there is a certain profit to be made, people will take risks; when the profit is big enough, People will ignore family ties and trample on laws; and if the benefits are quite substantial, people will even risk the world to commit cruel and inhumane things.
Four years ago, the people in Buji Island were still trying their best to find out the details of the Tushita Gang, and Xie Fei and Smiling Maitreya severely wounded each other. However, when Jiang Yichen re-entered the world, the two gangs had already turned into enemies.
Although there is no deep hatred between the two, they can reach the point where they can advance and retreat together, and naturally there will be mutual benefits.
In order to learn "Yin Feng Gong" to make up for his shortcomings in practice, Jiang Yichen became Hei Wuchang and sought the skin of a tiger.
In order not to fall into a dilemma, he agreed to the life-and-death bet deal proposed by Lu Hao.
Now, Smiling Maitreya also proposed a deal to him, which was nothing more than some kind of exchange of interests.
Jiang Yichen took a deep breath, and with Dandan's help, he slowly stood up against the temple wall.
He saluted everyone on Buji Island one by one, and then left alone.
He said nothing and rejected the deal with silence.
He was afraid of being entangled like this with the Nether Cult again. Today he was with the Tusita Gang and others. How would he face being able to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair, talking only through his eyes, and relying on his body in the future? Zhang San can only survive if others take care of him?
Before Jiang Yichen took two steps, Smiling Maitreya suddenly blocked the way. He sneered coldly, "I think Young Master Jiang has misunderstood. Brother Xie's intervention to save your life does not mean that you are free."
As soon as these words came out, except for Xie Fei's expression on Buji Island, Dan Dan, Mei Huaijin, Lan Sheng, Shu Tong, and Xiao Liuzi all looked apologetic.
On the other hand, the other three members of Tushita's gang remained unconcerned in the darkness where the bonfire could not reach them.
Chang Kun only looked at Jiang Yichen with one eye, and his thick lips curved into a disdainful arc.
Ji Qianlin held her chin up and watched the development of the situation with great interest.
Jiang Yichen stopped, looked directly at the smiling Buddha on the black robe, and said, "I wonder what Gang Leader Maitreya plans to do with me?"
Smiling Maitreya said: "It depends on your current status?"
Jiang Yichen said: "Please also ask Maitreya Gang Leader for advice."
Smiling Maitreya said: "If you are Hei Wuchang from the Nether Sect, we, the friends and allies who are denounced as evil demon sects by the righteous every day, must maintain peace no matter what. You can go back on your own, and I will help you. From now on, as long as you don’t attack me, there will be no more trouble.”
"Go back?" Jiang Yichen quickly caught the key word in his words, "So, if I don't rush back to the Netherworld Cave immediately, my life will be in danger?"
Smiling Maitreya said: "After the Netherworld Sect has suffered several big losses in recent years, it has become more and more worried about gains and losses, seeking stability in its actions. Recently it has been extremely low-key, mostly planning and planning in Xijiang County."
"You are wandering out alone, and there are people from the religion who come to seek you for a life-or-death duel. If you go back to the scene of rebellion on the sword dance platform, it is enough to accuse you of apostasy."
"Although I, the Tushita Gang, take your life, it seems like I am overstepping my authority, but I am not helpless."
At this point, Smiling Maitreya glanced at Xie Fei and continued: "Kill the traitor, and I'm sure Brother Xie will never stop him again."
Xie Fei was indifferent after hearing this, and seemed to acquiesce to Smiling Maitreya's statement.
"Of course, it is not difficult to capture you back to the Nether Sect and wait for you to be punished." Smiling Maitreya looked back at Jiang Yichen, shook his broad sleeves, and concluded, "In short, if Hei Wuchang is unwilling to return to the Nether Sect on his own, I will I can give you a ride.”
Life and death were in the hands of others, so Jiang Yichen would not be fooled by Smiling Maitreya's words.
Instead, he waited quietly for Smiling Maitreya to answer the rest of his identity one by one.
"If you are Jiang Shaoxia from the Daoyi Alliance, then I can spare your life for Brother Xie's sake."
"However, I will destroy you on the spot."
"From now on, no one can control where you want to go."
When Jiang Yichen heard the word "waste", he suddenly realized how he had fainted before.
He had just tasted this feeling a few days ago.
In that half valley, Senior Brother Long exchanged swordsmanship and martial arts with him for three days.
Before leaving, he exposed his current and future weaknesses in practice.
He also specifically told him to find a solution as soon as possible.
Who would have thought that in just a few days, he would encounter a tough guy like Smiling Maitreya, and with just a few moves, he would be able to see through his appearance of being strong on the outside but weak on the inside, and reveal his flaw with every move.
There were several beads of sweat hanging on Jiang Yichen's forehead, and the burning sensation in his dantian seemed to have not gone away.
Smiling Maitreya's words became calmer.
"If you are not the first two, you are just an ordinary swordsman in the world who only represents yourself."
"So, as I said before, how about making a deal?"
Jiang Yichen was still speechless, pursed his lips tightly, clenched his fists, and held his sword tightly.
Now he only has the strength to move forward, but he can't take a single step.
Smiling Maitreya's voice actually became gentle.
"I think I know what Jiang Shaoxia is worried about."
"You are afraid that if you want to cooperate with us, you have to confide in us."
"You are afraid that over time you will see people's hearts and one day you will find that we are not as vicious as you thought."
"You are afraid that if you fall in love for a long time, you will suddenly realize that we can be friends."
"Then, you will no longer be able to kill us. It will be a disgrace to your old friends and to your heart."
Jiang Yichen's defenses were broken, but at this moment, he had pulled out the dark mute and stabbed the smiling Maitreya.
The weak and weak blade thrust out, like a child's immature hand waving towards an adult, easily grasped by Smiling Maitreya.
Smiling Maitreya was not angry but smiled and said: "Hehehe, when did Young Master Jiang treat the sword as a toy?"
For the swordsman, these words were heart-wrenching. Seeing this, Dan Dan couldn't hold his breath anymore. He held Mei Huaijin's hand and shouted: "Brother Jiang, have you been investigating the situation in the nursing home these days?"
Even though the smiling Maitreya looked friendly and cheerful, the five people from Buji Island felt creepy just watching.
Facing an old demon head-on, Jiang Yichen's entire physical and mental state was undoubtedly being manipulated, so he could not be his opponent.
Egg woke up in time to interfere, and pulled Jiang Yichen over.
Jiang Yichen was stunned, took a few long breaths, and adjusted his mood.
Smiling Maitreya was not angry about the destruction of the eggs. Seeing Jiang Yichen's breathing gradually calming down, he relaxed his tone and said teasingly: "Thanks to Jiang Shaoxia, who has disturbed Sichuan and Guizhou these days, his mood is so fragile. Should we say that these charlatans are too stupid? Or are these charlatans too stupid?"
Jiang Yichen put away his sword, tried his best to forget what happened before, and said shamelessly: "Stupid and stupid people make the Maitreya gang leader laugh."
"The Maitreya gang leader specially brought me here to intimidate and humiliate me. I am not a killer. Obviously I am not here for an easy life."
"The transaction mentioned by Maitreya Gang leader is related to this almshouse?"
Seeing that Jiang Yichen returned to normal, Dandan squeezed Mei Huaijin's hand, patted his heart and breathed a sigh of relief.
Smiling Maitreya stopped beating around the bush and said bluntly: "More than that, we need Young Master Jiang to help convey the information."
Jiang Yichen understood that "we" naturally referred to the Tushita Gang and Buji Island.
Asked: "It seems that the content of this information is of great importance."
The smiling Maitreya said: "Of course."
"That being the case, why did Gang Leader Maitreya and you all choose me, and why do you believe in me?"
"It's very simple. There are not many people we can trust. Among them, you are the most suitable person we can find right now."
"What are the bargaining chips?"
"When my goal is achieved, you can come and take my head."
"Looks like I won't have to wait too long."
"If nothing else happens, it won't be long."
"Is this information urgent?"
"Must be delivered within ten days."
"So I have to leave tomorrow at the latest."
"Of course the sooner the better."
"But I still have one unanswered question."
"I can tell you about the almshouse right now. In fact, you must have some guesses in your heart."
"Guesses are just guesses after all. There is no solid evidence. We only make rash conclusions just in case."
"Do you still remember that rainy night before the Hundred Flowers Conference?"
"...Since then, you have started investigating almshouses in various places?"
"Things happen by coincidence, things happen by chance, but when all the phenomena involved are logical and there are no problems at all, that's the biggest problem!"
