The Sect Leader's Bizarre Recruitment Chapter 194: Xu Fenglai Stands Up, I Was Never a Profligate! (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 194: Xu Fenglai Stands Up, I Was Never a Profligate! (Part 1)

Chapter 194: Xu Fenglai Stands Up, I Was Never a Profligate! (Part 1)

"What do you mean, real or fake?" Qin Yu asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Why did you send someone to kill me?" Xu Fenglai said, his anger evident.

"You're asking me?" Qin Yu looked at him questioningly.

Xu Fenglai couldn't contain his fury, "Old Huang, where's the body?"

Old Huang waved his hand, and the hidden body rolled out, lying next to Xu Fenglai.

Both bodies had a sword mark between their eyebrows, indicating a swift and fatal strike.

But that wasn't the main focus. The key point was that the appearances of these two individuals were identical to Qin Yu and his servant, Old Huang.

In other words, at this moment, in this place, there were four Old Huangs, two Xu Fenglais, and two Qin Yus. Half of them had become corpses, still warm and not yet stiff.

Qin Yu's eyebrows furrowed, "Hmm?"

"So, you also encountered the same thing as us?" Qin Yu's words were a bit confusing.

However, both parties understood the underlying meaning.

"Exactly!" Xu Fenglai replied.

"Moreover, just when we were chatting happily and having a good time, they tried to stab me in the heart!"

Both parties fell silent.

"Did you experience the same thing?"

After hearing each other's stories, they were shocked.

Although they had encountered different people, the content of their conversations was almost identical.

Even the tone, expressions, and many other details were exactly the same, making them question their own identities. At the same time, their faces paled.

"It seems they came well-prepared, knowing us so deeply that they could even..."

"They could pass off the fake as real."

Jian Jiuhuang interjected, his face showing a hint of strangeness, "I took a look just now, and these two 'princes' weren't wearing disguises. They genuinely look like this."

"Not disguised?" Xu Fenglai was surprised, "This... it's a bit too similar, isn't it?"

He crouched down and carefully examined the 'Xu Fenglai' whose heart had been pierced multiple times, his eyes twitching, "You know, even I'm having a hard time telling us apart!"

Qin Yu, on the other hand, was examining the other 'Qin Yu'.

The other party was already dead, having been stabbed through the heart from behind by a sword.

It was clear that Jian Jiuhuang was the one who had done this.

But that wasn't the main point. The crucial thing was that this guy looked almost exactly like him!

Of course, it was a disguised version of himself.

Even so, it was enough to prove the power of the people behind this scheme.

On the vast continent of Xianwu, with its countless people, it would be nearly impossible to find two individuals so similar and ensure they knew so much about each other...

It was certainly not something an ordinary person or force could accomplish!

"So, you think it was Empress Zhou and the others?" Qin Yu asked.

"Only they could pull off something like this. Even when their initial plan failed, they found a way to salvage it. Those who attacked us were three Seventh Realm cultivators."

"And the rest of the black-clothed individuals were all at the Sixth Realm."

"So many powerful cultivators..."

"But what was their purpose?"

Qin Yu and Xu Fenglai exchanged glances, and the latter cursed, "Who the hell wants to kill this prince? Old Huang, do you know?"

"That's right. Since you're so capable, why don't you just go back and kill them?"

"I'll show them how formidable this prince is!"

Qin Yu sighed, "...

He was now almost certain that Xu Fenglai was pretending to be a profligate.

However, he didn't want to reveal this suspicion, so he furrowed his brows, thinking about the ultimate goal of Empress Zhou and her group.

Even though their plan had been foiled, understanding their intentions could help him deduce their strategy and turn it to his advantage.

"Let's go through it step by step."

He ignored Xu Fenglai's seemingly profligate and thoughtless remarks, instead focusing on the matter at hand.

"First, if their plan had succeeded, what would the situation be now?"

"Both Xu Fenglai and I would be dead."

"And many people would know that we were getting closer and closer."

"We were destined to meet soon."

"The crucial part is that the attackers were..."

"Me and Xu Fenglai. I kill him, he kills me. After that..."

"After that, as long as these two bodies lying on the ground completely disappear..."

"With some details concealed using secret techniques, and then mixing the real and fake together, it would appear that I and the real Xu Fenglai had a conflict, leading to a fight that ended with both of us dead."

"If that's the case..."

"!!!"

Qin Yu suddenly realized the intention.

"To incite conflict between the Qin Royal Manor and Xu Palace."

"Although I seem to be neglected, I am still of the Qin bloodline. As for Xu Fenglai, he's most likely pretending to be a profligate, using it to deceive others and reduce his own danger. It's similar to how my father has neglected me."

"So, if I killed Xu Fenglai, it would mean that the Xu King would deeply resent the Qin Royal Manor."

"Once it's confirmed that 'I' killed him, the Qin Royal Manor and Xu Palace would become sworn enemies, and there's even a possibility of direct war."

"If that happens..."

Qin Yu's face gradually darkened, "The Qin Royal Manor would be facing not only the Xu Palace but also the Zhou Royal Manor and Zhu Royal Manor."

"This would undoubtedly accelerate the downfall of the Qin Royal Manor, and the Xu Palace would also suffer losses. The difficulty for Empress Zhou and her group to clean up and control the North Liang Region after this incident would decrease significantly."

"A plan to kill two birds with one stone."

"Ingenious."

"Fortunately..."

"Fortunately, their intelligence wasn't accurate enough, and my father has hidden me well over the years; otherwise, it would have been truly dangerous."

Qin Yu let out a sigh of relief.

"Now that we know their purpose, there's nothing to fear."

He turned to Xu Fenglai.

The latter was still cursing non-stop, a typical reaction of a profligate young master after encountering danger.

But Qin Yu didn't want to waste any more time. He sighed, "Brother Xu."

"Let's talk about business."

"What business?" Xu Fenglai shouted, "The business I'm talking about is the most important business!"

"They all want to kill me, and you won't even let me take revenge?"

"

"Acting like a prodigal son..." Qin Yu smiled, "Tiring, isn't it?"

Xu Fenglai smiled.

"Interesting."

"Playing the part of a wastrel, that must be exhausting too, right?"

"Oh?" Qin Yu didn't seem too surprised, "You noticed?"

"To be able to counterattack before they expose their hearts, and to dodge their life-risking strike, even Old Huang said that you faced the Seventh Realm Great Power's deadly attack without changing your expression."

"If you didn't have the confidence, if you were truly a wastrel, how could you remain so calm?"

"However, your acting skills are truly exceptional."

Xu Fenglai sighed, "I couldn't see any clues, I could only draw conclusions from these subtle hints."

"So... acting like a wastrel, is it tiring?"

"Not tiring, because I've never acted before." Qin Yu smiled, "I am truly a wastrel."

"At least, I was for a period of time."

"Oh, I see."

Xu Fenglai sighed, "But you said something wrong, how could acting like a prodigal son be tiring?"

"I'm not tired, not at all."

"Not only am I not tired, I'm also very happy."

"Eating, drinking, and indulging in all sorts of pleasures, how could I be tired?"

"It's just... a bit helpless."

"Speaking of which, how did you discover that I was pretending?"

Qin Yu hesitated, "I can't be certain."

"I just have my suspicions."

"But when I figured out why these people were going to such lengths to create a conflict between us, leading to our mutual destruction, I became sure."

"Hmm?"

Xu Fenglai raised an eyebrow.

"What do you mean?"

"Yes, they helped me confirm."

Qin Yu said firmly, "If you were truly a prodigal son, and if Duke Xu was as indifferent to you as the rumors suggest, truly driving you out and leaving you to fend for yourself, why would they go to such great lengths?"

"Since they've done this, it represents that they've confirmed that you're not truly a useless drunk, and that you're cherished and valued by Duke Xu."

"Only then can their plan succeed, and it's worth their effort!"

"I don't know how they confirmed it, but they must have."

"..."

Xu Fenglai felt a bit depressed, "I thought there was a problem with my acting skills, but I never expected that you would confirm it through them?"

"No, that's not right either."

"Since they could confirm it, it means that my acting over the years still had some issues, but what exactly is the problem?"

He furrowed his brows, deep in thought, feeling a bit troubled.

"Can't be bothered to think about it."

"Since it's already exposed, there's no need to keep up the act."

Suddenly, he smiled, "You said you already knew their purpose?"

Qin Yu nodded, "Brother Xu, isn't it?"

The two of them exchanged a smile, a sense of mutual appreciation arising.

But the next moment, they became cautious of each other again.

"You're not still pretending, are you?"

"You're not going to expose me again, are you?"

"Hahahaha!"

"Speaking of which, what were you two talking about just now?"

Now that they were being open, there was no need to hide.

After their conversation, Xu Fenglai was shocked, "They even know about Sister Flower's matter, and they even brought good wine?"

"Wait!"

"That's not right!"

"Old Huang!!!"

Jian Jiuhuang's face also changed.

Xu Fenglai stumbled and ran to Sister Flower's residence, but all he found was anger.

The big red 'double happiness' character was still there.

The joy and excitement from a few days ago seemed to still linger in his mind.

But...

"This grudge, must be avenged!"

Xu Fenglai clenched his teeth grinding.

Jian Jiuhuang nodded.

Qin Yu sighed, "Perhaps, I shouldn't have come."

"It's not your fault."

Xu Fenglai coldly smiled, "They would have acted sooner or later, even if it wasn't Sister Flower, an innocent person would have been dragged into this!"

"Some people, their actions are too reckless."

"Some matters, you and I understand."

Qin Yu was speechless.

He naturally understood this principle.

But if he hadn't come, wouldn't Sister Flower and the villagers have avoided this tragedy?

"There's a clue."

Suddenly, Jian Jiuhuang's eyebrows furrowed, "Although their actions were clean, they're not as skilled as those black-clothed people, they left some traces."

"Chase!"

"At least, we must avenge Sister Flower."

Xu Fenglai made a decision immediately.

"Then let's chase!"

Jian Jiuhuang immediately led the way, following the traces he discovered.

Wang Teng, who was playing the role of Old Huang, was very 'honest'.

Although he was still despicable, he seemed scared by Jian Jiuhuang and didn't dare to speak casually.

Not long after.

Outside a medium-sized immortal city in North Liang, Jian Jiuhuang stopped.

"It's someone from the city."

"Hmm?"

Xu Fenglai raised an eyebrow, "Ruyi City."

"Is this Chen Ergou's territory?"

"Yes."

"Since it's like this, let's go in!"

Xu Fenglai was a bit surprised.

Chen Ergou was one of his father's trusted aides.

Strong and loyal, he would never betray or help others against Xu Fenglai.

Why would the murderer be in Ruyi City?

But he didn't want to think too much about it.

Daring to kill Sister Flower, this person must die!

Jian Jiuhuang was also very angry.

That little lass's radiant smile still seemed to bloom before his eyes, her gentle and sweet smile, and the wine she offered with her own hands was still vivid in his memory. Alas, the person was gone.

How pure and kind that little lass was.

How could you all bear to lay a hand on her?

I, Old Huang, will make sure you can't get away with it!

...

Soon.

They halted their steps before the 'Du Manor' entrance.

"The murderer is among them."

Jian Jiuhuang's eyes shone with murderous intent.

"What are we waiting for?" Xu Fenglai's killing intent grew stronger, "Capture them!"

"Yes!"

Jian Jiuhuang took action.

An Eighth Realm Great Power, even within a sacred land, was not to be underestimated.

At this moment, his move, even in the splendor of the Du Manor, was useless against the numerous powerful cultivators within.

As his sword energy surged, the entire Du Manor instantly turned into chaos, with many cultivators being suppressed and kneeling on the ground.

"Who dares to cause trouble within Ruyi City?"

"Don't you know who the City Lord is?"

A terrified voice echoed within the Du Manor.

They were scared.

"I know."

"But even if Chen Ergou is before my eyes, what can I do?"

"If I want to kill someone, will he dare to stop me?"

Xu Fenglai's killing intent intensified, "Even if he's before my eyes, he won't say a single word of refusal, and he might even take action himself. Moreover, if he does, he won't let you off easily."

"Of course, I won't either."

"You, who exactly are you?"

Bang!

The Du Manor's gate shattered, and several Sixth Realm cultivators barely withstood Jian Jiuhuang's pressure and rushed out. But the moment they emerged, they all knelt on the ground.

"You?"

"The prodigal Young Master Xu Fenglai?"

They recognized Xu Fenglai, and their expressions turned from shock to astonishment.

What madness had seized the prodigal young master who was expelled from the Xu Royal Manor?

...

At the same time.

Within the City Lord's Manor, Chen Ergou, who was torturing a demonic cultivator for amusement, suddenly frowned, and his face changed drastically, "The Young Master has come?"

"Ouch~!"

"Why has the Young Master come to my Ruyi City?"

"Who dares to provoke my young master?"

"I'll kill him!"

He kicked the demonic cultivator, and in an instant, he flashed out.

...

"You, what are you doing?"

"Xu Fenglai, you're a prodigal who's been expelled from the royal manor and no longer the Xu Royal Heir. How dare you act so recklessly and disrupt the order of Ruyi City? Inside the city, you dare to take action?"

"Senior, who are you? Please calm down, I beg you to remain calm!"

"Am I not the young master? What does it matter?"

Xu Fenglai smirked, his expression unreadable.

"Provoke trouble?" Jian Jiuhuang laughed, revealing his yellowed teeth, "I may not be able to defeat the entire Ruyi City, but giving Chen Ergou a beating is something I can manage."

"You...! You dare to directly call the City Lord by name?"

The Du Manor's residents were almost scared to the point of wetting themselves.

Chen Ergou, this name, was too offensive.

And it sounded terrible.

So, although this was the City Lord's true name, no one dared to call him by it.

Those who dared to call him by this name were dead.

Anyone who could call him by this name and still live was an existence they absolutely couldn't afford to offend.

Moreover, he claimed he could beat up the City Lord?

Who the hell was this guy?

The Du Manor's master's scalp went numb, "Young Master, this, this senior, although our Du Manor isn't a famous clan, we abide by the laws and have never caused trouble."

"There must be some misunderstanding... Please calm down, I beg you to stay calm!"

"Misunderstanding?"

Xu Fenglai scoffed, "Old Huang."

"Alright."

Jian Jiuhuang's sword energy coiled, and a young man was dragged out from within the Du Manor, like a dead dog, prostrating on the ground.

"Stand up!"

Xu Fenglai's expression grew colder.

The Du Manor's master's face changed.

"Moke, Moke?"

Du Moke stood up, his face darkening, and he looked dazed, "Xu Fenglai?"

"You're a prodigal, and I'm a prodigal. We've never interacted before, so why are you scolding me?"

"I..."

Du Moke, however, scoffed, "Are you speaking to the young master like this? Do you want to die?"

"I..."

"Now, I'm the prodigal!"

"What is he compared to me?"

"Shouldn't he respect me instead?"

Upon hearing these words, everyone was speechless.

Qin Yu's mouth twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but feel speechless.

Well!

You're pretending to be a prodigal son, pretending to be expelled from the royal manor, and you actually believe it? Even if you believe it, can't you see the situation? What's the saying about strength determining one's status?

At this moment, everyone in the Du Manor had to kneel and speak, with swords at their necks. And you're still acting so arrogantly?

You're truly brave!

I've seen through you.

You, young man... are truly a prodigal.

Prodigal to the point of being brainless.

"Rebel son!"

The Du Manor's master slapped Du Moke, knocking him to the ground, and shouted, "Rebel son, what nonsense are you spouting?"

"Quickly apologize to the young master!"

"Young master? What young master?" Du Moke covered his face, unable to believe, "Father, you're hitting me?"

"You're hitting me for an outsider?"

"He's no longer the young master, so why fear him?

(End of Chapter)

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