The Melon-eating Swordsman In The Ancient Dragon World Chapter 445: So Heaven's Venerate is Not That Formidable After All - Novel Cool

Chapter 445: So Heaven's Venerate is Not That Formidable After All

Chapter 445: So Heaven's Venerate is Not That Formidable After All

Tie Kaicheng nodded, taking what Xue Keren said with a grain of salt.

The original novel clearly described how Xue Keren fed Tie Zhongqi the poisoned wine, and everyone on duty at the escort agency that night had already been bought by Heaven's Venerate. Even if Tie Kaicheng suspected something, he had no evidence.

Recalling the behavior of those who besieged Tie Kaicheng in the novel, he felt that the Hongqi Escort Agency had already been infiltrated by Heaven's Venerate.

If Heaven's Venerate was so powerful, why would they keep him, Tie Kaicheng, as a mere mascot?

Tie Kaicheng stared at Xue Keren without saying a word, his mind racing as he recalled his original body's knowledge and understanding of the martial arts world, quickly arriving at the correct conclusion.

The conclusion was simple: Heaven's Venerate needed the Hongqi Escort Agency, but they didn't want people to know that the agency had changed hands in the short term.

So, even if Tie Kaicheng refused Xue Keren's temptation, and Heaven's Venerate had to act with hidden restraints, they still had no intention of replacing him.

This was because Heaven's Venerate's influence was not as formidable as it seemed in the novel.

The most obvious example was when the seven major sword sects prepared to counter the threat of Heaven's Venerate. They only sent their new generation disciples, and none of the elders or masters were present. It seemed more like a test for the heirs of each sect rather than a united effort by the alliance.

Even Xie Xiaofeng could tell at a glance that Murong Qiudi was the leader of Heaven's Venerate. How could the old foxes of the seven sword sects not figure it out?

Or perhaps, Murong Qiudi didn't deliberately hide her identity. Ordinary people might not know, but those who were paying attention would definitely find out!

When Tie Kaicheng read the novel back then, he felt that Heaven's Venerate had already shaken the world with their might and was omnipresent.

But now that he had come to this real world, he realized that while Heaven's Venerate was indeed a formidable force, their true influence was limited to the areas of Jiangnan, Xianghan, and the surrounding regions. They had not entered the Central Plains, let alone dominated the world.

As for why they seemed omnipresent in the novel, it was only natural since the story took place within the sphere of influence of Heaven's Venerate!

With this understanding, the reason why Heaven's Venerate wanted to take over the Hongqi Escort Agency became clear.

While the agency didn't have much wealth, they had eyes and ears throughout the Central Plains. It served as a stepping stone for Heaven's Venerate to expand from Jiangnan into the Central Plains.

With their wings not yet fully formed, Heaven's Venerate didn't want to attract the attention of the major powers in the Central Plains, so they didn't want the Hongqi Escort Agency to undergo significant changes.

As for their eventual exposure in the novel, it was naturally to deal with Xie Xiaofeng. For Xie Xiaofeng, Murong Qiudi was willing to sacrifice everything!

Thinking of this, Tie Kaicheng finally relaxed.

So Heaven's Venerate is not that formidable after all!

Tie Kaicheng:

Murong Qiudi isn't Shangguan Jinhong. Tie Kaicheng felt his confidence returning. With his current strength, if he still felt intimidated by a Heaven's Venerate led by Murong Qiudi, he would be ashamed of himself.

"Do you think that since you've bought everyone from that night, I'll never find any evidence?" Tie Kaicheng asked suddenly.

Xue Keren sighed softly, her voice filled with lamentation, "I know that you and Old Master Tie are as close as father and son..."

"So you chose to kill my foster father under Heaven's Venerate's threat to escape Summer Court's pursuit, rather than tell him the truth." Tie Kaicheng continued.

Xue Keren's pupils contracted, and she could no longer keep up the act. She asked, "You know who I am?"

"My foster father is getting old, and I've already taken over the escort agency. As it happens, I have a friend in Jiangnan who knows a little about how the Summer Palace's eldest son and his wife from the Flaming Mountain Hongyun Valley were humiliated.

Realizing that Tie Kaicheng knew her true identity and her schemes, she understood that he had no intention of killing her. Therefore, she assumed that the only reason he, as a man, would spare her was...

"I'm not sparing you because you're a beautiful woman," Tie Kaicheng appraised her from head to toe, "though I must admit you are indeed very attractive."

Xue Keren smiled enchantingly, not believing a word he said.

Even though she had failed to seduce him six months ago, she hadn't lost confidence because she believed that Tie Kaicheng kept his distance due to Tie Zhongqi's affection for her.

Now that Tie Zhongqi was dead, it was only natural for the son to succeed the father—a common occurrence.

"The reason I won't kill you," Tie Kaicheng smiled, "is that by doing so, I would be falling right into Heaven's Venerate's trap and playing into her hands."

When Xue Keren had entered, she had attracted the attention of the many escorts practicing in the courtyard. Tie Kaicheng's voice carried, so the expressions on the escorts' faces shifted from suggestive, to shocked, to disbelieving, and then to fearful, and now, there was a hint of confusion.

The one with the most expressive face was Tie Yi, who had just returned to the courtyard but now hesitated in his steps.

Xue Keren blinked, not understanding Tie Kaicheng's words.

"According to reason, if I discovered the truth, I should seek revenge for my foster father," Tie Kaicheng explained, "Even though you're just a tool and not the mastermind, you were the one who personally committed the act, so naturally, you should be punished.

But you just happen to be a tool with a bit of identity. Before Summer Star divorces you, you're still officially the young master of the Summer Court's wife, no mistake about it.

So, if I kill you, and Heaven's Venerate leaks this information to the Summer Court, that Summer Star, who loves his wife dearly, will naturally come after me for revenge."

Tie Kaicheng fixed his gaze on Xue Keren, a sinister smile on his face, "As far as I know, there have been at least seven people who have died at Summer Star's hands because of you."

Xue Keren was speechless. Not everyone had Yan Shi's martial arts skills to escape unscathed.

"If the Hongqi Escort Agency were to go to war with the Summer Court, Heaven's Venerate would naturally be delighted. It would weaken the power of the Summer Court in Jiangnan and make it easier for them to infiltrate the escort agency."

Tie Kaicheng stared at Xue Keren, "If I hadn't discovered the flaw in your plan, she could have continued to threaten you with Summer Star's existence. But now that I know the truth, your death would still benefit Heaven's Venerate. You truly are a valuable pawn.

That's why I won't kill you. Doing so would play right into Heaven's Venerate's scheme. Handing you over to Summer Star or offering you to Heaven's Venerate to continue exploiting is the true revenge."

The enchanting smile on Xue Keren's face finally faded, and she looked at Tie Kaicheng as if he were a devil.

(End of Chapter)

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