Chapter 883: Guo Jia (2)
Chapter 883: Guo Jia (2)
September 25, 2017
In the temporary residence where Guo Jia stayed in Tiexue City.
Lu Hai Kong came over and handed a cup of steaming tea to Guo Jia. "Try it. The taste should still be fine."
Guo Jia glanced up at Lu Hai Kong, took the tea, and took a light sip.
Just one sip, and Guo Jia immediately raised his head, looking at Lu Hai Kong with disbelief.
It was just a simple and casual cup of tea, but this cup of tea made Guo Jia taste the flavor of Zhi Cai's tea.
"Don't look at me like that. I don't know why the tea I brewed tastes like his."
Lu Hai Kong smiled and placed the tea cup down, his eyes fixed on Guo Jia with interest.
Lu Hai Kong's gaze was calm, at least without any aggression or hostility. His gaze was as if observing a junior disciple.
However, Lu Hai Kong's gaze made Guo Jia feel uncomfortable. Compared to this gaze like observing a junior, Guo Jia felt that the aggressive gaze was more bearable, as he clearly understood the thick layer of Zhi Cai's labels in Lu Hai Kong's eyes.
If it weren't for the fact that Guo Jia was in a period of confusion, he wouldn't have minded this gaze. But unfortunately, he was indeed in such a state of uncertainty.
Therefore, when he saw Lu Hai Kong's gaze, Guo Jia's expression showed obvious displeasure.
Seeing Guo Jia's displeased expression, Lu Hai Kong couldn't help but laugh.
"What's wrong? Don't you like me because Zhi Cai treats you differently?"
Guo Jia shuddered and wanted to respond with a 'no,' but as he opened his mouth, he raised his head and looked at Lu Hai Kong seriously. "Yes!"
Lu Hai Kong's lips curved into a smile, and he spoke, "You want to find a path truly yours, instead of following Zhi Cai's path. His path suits him but not you?"
"Yes!" Guo Jia nodded again, this time faster than before, and his voice was more decisive.
"But Zhi Cai's brilliance is too dazzling, making you unsure of the path you should take?"
"Yes!"
"So, you subconsciously avoid Zhi Cai, even thinking about leaving here to find your own path?"
"Yes!"
"Then, the question is, why haven't you left? Is it because you feel that if you leave now, it's like admitting defeat? You can't find your own path under his influence, so you're afraid and trembling to leave?"
At Lu Hai Kong's words, Guo Jia's nodding stopped, and his entire body stiffened.
It's like a flash of lightning struck his mind, why be afraid and tremble? Why not walk out of Zhi Cai's brilliance and find his own path?
Lu Hai Kong's words directly pierced through Guo Jia's confusion, breaking his inner uncertainty.
Sometimes, for those in a special phase of change, it's as simple as a single sentence, a single gaze can influence and change them.
After a long while, Guo Jia finally snapped out of his shock and looked up at Lu Hai Kong.
With Guo Jia's intelligence, he couldn't help but notice the implied encouragement in Lu Hai Kong's words, regardless of their intention. It was ultimately because of Lu Hai Kong's words that Guo Jia broke free from his confusion.
As Lu Hai Kong left Guo Jia's study, he held up the token in his hand and smiled.
After leaving Guo Jia's room, Lu Hai Kong was on his way back to his camp when he raised the token in his hand.
"Zhi Cai, the problem is solved," he said.
"Of course, with your skills, success is guaranteed," replied Lu Hai Kong.
"Yes, I understand. We'll return tomorrow, and if all goes well, we should reach Beifeng within five days at the latest."
After a brief conversation with Zhi Cai, Lu Hai Kong put the token away.
It was clear that this meeting with Guo Jia, and the solution to his confusion, was orchestrated by Zhi Cai and Xun Yu. The conversation between Lu Hai Kong and Guo Jia, as well as Lu Hai Kong's dialogue with Guo Jia, were all part of their plan.
Although it may seem a bit dark on their part, this design was ultimately for Guo Jia's benefit.
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Guo Jia's confusion was evident to them, but they couldn't intervene due to their own mental blocks.
Although they could design a conversation to break Guo Jia's confusion, finding the right person to deliver it for maximum effect was a consideration.
Compared to Zhi Cai and Xun Yu, Lu Hai Kong's involvement would be the most effective and crucial, as well as keeping Guo Jia in check.
As for Guo Jia finding out about this, Zhi Cai isn't worried."
He understands his little brother well, and by now, he probably has a good grasp of the situation.
After meeting with Xun Yan and the others, Lu Hai Kong directly headed towards Beifeng with his troops on the third day of Xun Yan's arrival.
While Lu Hai Kong prepared to return to Beifeng, the task of kidnapping the three master-level figures from the Earth Branch officially commenced.
The Earth Branch took this task very seriously. Out of the twelve Earth Branch members, eight senior members led three teams in three different directions.
One team, led by Zi, targeted the Wei family in Si Li. Another team, led by Chou, headed towards Bo Hai. The final team, led by Mao, set off towards Qingzhou.
During this task, all of Lu Hai Kong's men were concentrated in Chou's team.
Zi's actions were clearly aimed at securing the complete loyalty of Bo Hai. It was obvious that the pot of offending the three outsider lords would be passed to Lu Hai Kong.
As the team headed towards Chou, a cold smile crept onto Zi's face.
Since they dared to kidnap people in his territory, they should be prepared for the consequences...
(End of Chapter)
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