Chapter 111: The Scheming Old Man

Chapter 111: The Scheming Old Man

Ling Yan quickly pleaded for mercy and struggled free from Wang Si's embrace. She had just learned about the concept of consciousness erasure, which involved wiping a person's soul and leaving behind a puppet that would obey orders.

Ling Yan immediately thought of the Ninth Elder, Zi Xiao Douluo. How did his Chi Rong Tongtianju end up in Wang Si's hands? It was likely because he refused to be enslaved and had his mind wiped as a result.

If it weren't for Wang Si's persuasion, Ling Yan would have refused without hesitation when she heard about "enslavement." After all, it sounded too absurd.

While it would indeed be reassuring to have risk-free control over a Title Douluo, one must consider that this person was an Elder of the Spirit Hall.

Each Elder of the Spirit Hall had their own faction, so what use was it to control the Ninth Elder's body? The power base of the Ninth Elder could not be controlled, and it might even become a liability.

Being unable to contact a Title Douluo for an extended period could easily lead to a big commotion. Wang Si, alone and unsupported, certainly wouldn't want to face the pressure from the Ninth Elder's faction.

That was why he approached her, timing his entry carefully, and then attempted to control her.

Ling Yan even felt that Wang Si had begun his scheming from the very distribution of the immortal herbs and soul bones.

The Chi Rong Tongtianju was the martial soul of the Chrysanthemum Elder of the Spirit Hall.

With this immortal herb in hand, one could certainly curry favor with the Chrysanthemum Douluo, which was extremely important for an Elder of the Spirit Hall.

Thus, he definitely wouldn't absorb it himself first.

From the distribution of the immortal herb to his attempt to control her, Ling Yan realized what Wang Si was planning.

He wanted her to control the Ninth Elder's faction and then use her to dominate the two factions within the Spirit Hall.

When she voiced her analysis, Wang Si silently nodded, then glanced at Zhu Ming with a hint of helplessness.

Zhu Ming proudly raised her head. "See, I told you she would figure it out. You didn't trust my judgment."

Hearing Zhu Ming's words, Ling Yan's eyebrows twitched. What did they mean by that? Were these two gambling over her? It was truly unreasonable...

"What were you two betting on? It sounds intriguing. May I know?" Ling Yan licked the corner of her mouth, curious and eager.

"His original plan was to give the Chi Rong Tongtianju to you and provide another immortal herb to that guy.

That way, you would become the puppet, with the Purple Xiao Douluo taking over your faction and working for him.

But I chose you. I even had to make a significant sacrifice to convince him to give the Chi Rong Tongtianju to me.

Fortunately, you didn't disappoint me." Zhu Ming revealed the previous plan without hesitation. Hearing that Wang Si had initially intended for her to become a puppet, Ling Yan clenched her teeth in anger.

She had thought that he only had those two immortal herbs with no other choice, but he had played this trick on her! Facing Ling Yan's resentful gaze, Wang Si coldly huffed and turned to Zhu Ming.

"My original plan wasn't necessarily flawed. Once he controlled the two factions, I could have easily replaced him.

Rather than trying to win over someone uncontrollable, I believe it's better to keep the power in my own hands."

Ling Yan objected, "Don't you think everyone else is a fool? Replacing someone else is not that easy.

The internal factions within the Spirit Hall are not harmonious. Some Elders have difficult relationships with their factions; I'm a prime example!

If you really let Elder Jue intervene in my faction, there's a high chance that problems will arise immediately, leading to a backlash from my people!" Ling Yan's expression was serious.

In response, Wang Si scoffed, acknowledging the gamble but conceding that Zhu Ming's suggestion was more prudent.

"Enough of this pointless discussion," he said. "The main reason I'm keeping her is because of my personal whims.

Ling Yan instantly understood and took the initiative to move forward.

"Never mind the rest, just tell me if you're comfortable being surrounded like this!"

In terms of skill, Wang Si could hold his own against them, but when it came to pure brute strength, he fell short.

Before Ling Yan could even catch her breath from pinning him down, she was stunned by Zhu Ming's actions.

"Sister Ming, do you have to be so cruel? Once he reacts, you'll definitely be in trouble!"

Ling Yan felt a bit ashamed.

While this bull's physical strength and endurance were frighteningly high, it couldn't withstand Zhu Ming's aggressive tactics.

Zhu Ming rolled her throat and glared at Ling Yan.

"You know how powerful he is, and yet you're not helping me!"

Ling Yan looked at Wang Si's ugly expression as he was being restrained and felt a bit of sympathy. Seeing this, Zhu Ming couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

"You sympathize with him now, but he won't sympathize with you later!

Even if you know he will take revenge on you later, what does it matter? Just exhaust him while he's still unable to fight back, and see how much strength he has left when he tries to resist!"

Wang Si, who was struggling, fell silent for a moment upon hearing these words.

Many people knew that he was petty and held grudges. Some avoided provoking him because of this, like Bibi Dong.

But others continued to exploit his value, like the Great Offering.

Just like Zhu Ming, who was cautious, and Ling Yan, who took advantage without a second thought. While there was no difference in their nature, the latter's exploitation intrigued Wang Si the most.

So, who was truly at fault? The latter? She was just following the lead.

From the one-on-one cultivation with Qian Renxue to letting her experience love and no longer depend on it, he had been nothing but a diligent worker along the way!

It was then that Wang Si realized that he seemed to have forgotten his original goal: to seduce the precious granddaughter of that old man!

Now, he seemed to have achieved this goal, but he had become that old man's grandson-in-law, and would even become the Pope of the Spirit Hall in the future!

That old man had even planned out his path: among the nine elders of the Spirit Hall, there were four from the Douluo Temple who would directly support him in a crucial moment.

In addition to these four, there were also the two girls by his side, the Chrysanthemum Douluo and the Ghost Douluo, whom he could entice at any time with immortal herbs.

Becoming the Pope was within his grasp!

So, what role had that old man played in all of this?

He had simply gone with the flow, making Wang Si feel that everything he had achieved was because of the old man's help!

Unbeknownst to him, that old fox had been leading him by the nose this whole time!

And what of Qian Renxue? It was certain that she was no longer the silly, sweet little girl who cried for maternal and romantic love.

So, why had she come to him? Was it really just to deliver the immortal herb?

Was it possible that she just wanted to check if this "tool" of hers was up to standard?

Perhaps she still had kindness in her heart, but Wang Si would never rely on the kindness of others!

This passivity had to end. He had been manipulated by that old man for too long, and now it was his turn to take the initiative! He would make that old man cry!! He would make him regret!!!

Even if there was to be a grand wedding in the future, it should be him rushing into the Spirit Hall to take Qian Renxue away, not sulking and becoming a puppet Pope!

(End of Chapter)

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