Cyber ​​Daming

Chapter 682: People Only Care About Themselves
"These people are probably quite skilled in martial arts. Even the one nicknamed 'Shaman' has a third-grade strength and is quite good at wielding a sharp knife."

Shouyu handed Shen Li a cup of freshly brewed hot tea, and the latter quickly stood up and respectfully took it with both hands.

"Thank you, sister-in-law."

Shouyu nodded slightly without saying anything. He turned around and stood behind Zou Sijiu.

Shen Li had long been accustomed to the other party's cold-outward-but-warm-inward attitude. He put the tea on the table, put his hands on his thighs, and continued speaking.

"But I think our biggest problem right now is that we are in the open while the other side is in the dark. Tianjin is not a big place, but it is not a small place either. There are all kinds of people here, so it is not easy to find them in a short time."

"It's not easy but we have to do it. The higher-ups have passed on the message that as long as we can deal with the Donghuang Society, that master will give us whatever we want."

Zou Sijiu said with a smile: "This is a huge fortune. Whether our brothers can rise to prominence in the future depends on this time."

Shen Li looked at the gleam in Zou Sijiu's eyes and couldn't help but frown.

He recalled the bloody battle in Rain Alley that happened not long ago, and said in a worried tone: "Master Zou, the Donghuang Society is not an easy opponent. It may even be more difficult to deal with than the previous 'barbarian disciples'. We must not take it lightly!"

Zou Sijiu heard the hidden meaning in Shen Li's words and asked with a smile, "Hahahaha, are you worried that I'll be blinded by the benefits offered by that adult?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Li hurriedly explained, "That's not what I meant."

"I've already told you that we are brothers who have shared life and death together. We can talk to each other face to face about anything. There's no need to be so distant."

Zou Sijiu waved his hand, signaling Shen Li not to be nervous.

"In fact, I have told you before that I have never had any interest in the affairs of the martial arts world. If it weren't for the fact that Li Zu had done me a favor and told me to take good care of the brothers in Tianque before his death, I would never have accepted this position."

"As the old saying goes, once you are in the arena, you have no choice."

Zou Sijiu said with emotion: "The reason why our Tianque has been able to develop so smoothly in recent years is that the brothers in Tianjin can't say that they can walk sideways, but at least they will not be bullied. Everyone has food in their bowls and roofs over their heads. It's not just because we dare to fight and fight, but more importantly because we have a big tree behind us to shelter us from the wind and rain. You should be very clear about this."

"I know."

Shen Li nodded heavily. He understood who the big tree Shen Li was talking about, and he also knew how heavy the other party was.

To put it bluntly, without the other party's care, Tianque would never have been able to gain a foothold in Tianjin.

It is even more impossible that in such a short period of time, they have successively wiped out a number of forces such as the "Japanese Gang" and "Foreign Insurgency" and grown into the current large gang that controls both the black and white in the entire Nanzhili area.

"After Li Zu passed away, that gentleman was willing to continue to take care of us, only because of the relationship that Li Zu had with him. Otherwise, given his status, there would be countless people willing to do things for him, and it would not be our turn at all."

Zou Sijiu said in a deep voice: "No matter how deep the relationship is, it will run out sooner or later. People who take things from others are grateful, and people who eat things from others are soft-hearted. Now others need us to do something. Even if there is no benefit, we must get this done, no matter how many people die, do you understand?"

"Mr. Zou is teaching me a lesson. I was not thoughtful enough." Shen Li responded in a muffled voice.

"But there's no need to tell these words to the brothers below."

Zou Sijiu warned: "You just need to tell them that as long as they can kill these ungrateful outsiders, whether they want money or women, I, Zou Sijiu, will grant their requests!"

"Yes."

Shen Li was silent for a moment, and suddenly asked: "However, Master Zou, you said that the master has already achieved a position above everyone else, why would he quarrel with a director of the Imperial Observatory to the point of having to use a knife under the table?"

"Human hearts always want more, how can they ever be satisfied?"

Zou Sijiu smiled and shook his head, "But I didn't expect them to go to this extent. That thing must be really important to them."

"what?"

"What year is it tonight?"

Zou Sijiu said something ambiguous, leaving Shen Li confused.

Before he had time to think deeply, he heard the other party say: "It's normal that you don't understand. Even I don't understand. For me, don't care about this year or next year. Live every day well. Have meat to eat and wine to drink. That's the real thing. Everything else is bullshit."

Zou Sijiu changed the subject: "But when they have reached that level of power, ordinary things can no longer satisfy them, so they naturally want to pursue things that ordinary people like us cannot understand. So you don't have to think too much. Now we just need to consider how to get this matter done."

Shen Li nodded, not quite understanding, "But Master Zou, who are these Donghuang Society members? Are they really just a bunch of killers?"

"Come to think of it, these people actually have some connection with me."

"Is he old with you?"

Shen Li was shocked when he heard this.

Zou Sijiu said indifferently, "You know, I joined Tianque with my skills. Before that, I was in an organization called Huangliang, and I learned all my skills there. But later I met Li Zu and was saved by him, so I changed my affiliation and joined Tianque."

"Huang Liang?"

Shen Li was stunned: "Could it be the Huangliang that was rumored to be established decades ago with the support of the Zhu Ming royal family and claimed to be able to monitor the world?!"

"Yes, that's it."

Compared to Shen Li's shock, Zou Sijiu seemed very calm and said, "But the so-called 'monitoring the world' is just an excuse to the outside world. The real purpose of Huang Liang's establishment is to eliminate dissidents."

"So Huangliang was doomed to fail from the beginning. It was besieged by the heroes of the world and was torn into pieces. If it weren't for Li Zu, I would have died in that battle."

"Shaman, Mountain Ghost. These nicknames really make me nostalgic."

Zou Sijiu seemed to be lost in past memories, and said to himself, "I didn't expect that after going through so many twists and turns, I would eventually have to fight these people to the death. But it is indeed time to put an end to it."

"Master Zou, something bad has happened!"

A man from Tianque rushed in quickly and looked at Zou Sijiu with a panicked look.

"Say slowly, the sky won't fall."

The man swallowed his saliva and tried his best to calm his breath: "Our Xin'an warehouse outside the city was bombed, and many brothers were killed or injured."

"How brave!"

Shen Li stood up and said sternly, "Master Zou, I will go and deal with it now, and I will give an explanation to the gang!"

"Don't worry. The people may have already run away. It will be useless even if you rush over. Besides, what if someone follows your example and lurks in the Xin'an warehouse to ambush you?"

Zou Sijiu raised his hand and pressed it down, signaling everyone to stay calm.

"Mountain Ghost Yin Wen, you are really just like the rumors say, a cruel person who will not delay revenge. However, this is not the home ground of your Donghuang Association, but the territory of my Tianque." Zou Sijiu showed a faint smile on his face, and a cold light flowed in the slits of his slightly closed eyes.

"I have plenty of time to play this cat-and-mouse game with you guys!"

Liang Gongming controlled the flying sword to fall from mid-air. As soon as his two feet stepped on the mountain path, he staggered forward involuntarily.

At this moment, he had just returned to Longhu Mountain from the Fuliang battlefield. He looked extremely listless, his face was as pale as paper, and it seemed that he was seriously injured.

The Taoist temples on both sides of the mountain path were still bustling with activity, and there were many people sitting cross-legged on the spot and falling asleep. Everyone was immersed in the joy of practicing Taoism, and no one noticed him at all.

Liang Gongming covered his mouth and coughed several times, then exhaled heavily, as if he had finally felt relieved, and walked towards the mountain with weak steps.

"Master Liang, Master Zhang Tianshi is fighting with Li Jun right now, why are you returning to Longhu Mountain at this time?"

A figure appeared and blocked Liang Gongming's way.

"Zhang Qingli?"

Liang Gongming recognized the identity of the person who came and frowned slightly: "I have returned to the sect to take charge according to the will of the Heavenly Master. What's your problem?"

"Is this really the Heavenly Master's order, or are you trying to escape from the battlefield?"

Zhang Qingli spoke in a rebellious tone, not giving any face to Liang Gongming, the former head of Qingcheng.

"Zhang Qingli, don't be so presumptuous!"

Liang Gongming shouted angrily, but as soon as the words came out of his mouth, he seemed to have aggravated his injury and started coughing rapidly again.

"You are just a mere fourth rank, you are not qualified to challenge me. If you want to do something despicable, let your father Zhang Chongcheng do it himself. You are not qualified!"

Liang Gongming's face was gloomy and ugly, and he continued to climb the stairs.

"Go away!"

Zhang Qingli seemed to be intimidated by the opponent's momentum. Under the gaze of Liang Gongming, he obediently gave way to the mountain.

But just as the two men passed each other, a faint voice suddenly sounded in Liang Gongming's ears.

"Fu Li is a traitor who led outsiders into Yongle Cave Heaven with the intention of stealing the seat of the Heavenly Master from the old man."

Liang Gongming kept walking, ignoring what Zhang Qingli said.

"Unfortunately, in the eyes of those people, he was just a leading dog. He was betrayed as soon as he entered the door. My father's foundation was exposed and he died completely."

Liang Gongming stopped suddenly, but did not choose to look back.

"If what you said is true, then Fu Li has brought this upon himself, and his death is not a pity. But if you are deliberately framing me, this matter will definitely not be let off so lightly. When the Heavenly Master returns to the mountain gate, I will definitely report you and your son!"

"I'll wait. But you only need to report me when the time comes. My father won't be able to hear the rebuke from the Heavenly Master."

Liang Gongming finally turned around at this moment, and saw Zhang Qingli gently stroking his abdomen, with an indescribable weird expression on his face.

"Zhang Qingli, what do you mean?"

"My father also died. He was deceived by the East Palace. He didn't break free from the dream until he died and woke up."

The strange movements of Zhang Qingli's hands and the creepy smile on his face made Liang Gongming feel horrified.

"Yan Dongqing told my father about Fu Li's identity, and my father told me."

Zhang Qingli ignored the chill emanating from Liang Gongming and continued, "My father, Fu Li, Yan Dongqing, they all claimed to be smart, but they were played around by the Spring and Autumn Society from beginning to end. In the end, they lost their lives, their inheritance was cut off, and they became puppets. None of them got what they wanted."

"Sometimes, I really don't understand why they are so stupid. Liang Gongming, you are a smart man, do you understand why they lost so badly?"

Liang Gongming frowned, said nothing, and stared at Zhang Qingli's abdomen.

The atmosphere emanating from there was incompatible with Zhang Qingli, yet it made him feel very familiar.

"You ate him?"

"Of course, my consciousness is shattered and cannot be restored. Wouldn't it be a waste if I let this foundation of the three orders wither and die?"

Zhang Qingli admitted it frankly in a calm tone, making light of such outrageous remarks.

Even though Liang Gongming was used to seeing all kinds of ugly human hearts, he couldn't help but stand there in a daze. After a moment, he uttered a word through his clenched teeth.

"You beast!"

"Beast? You are wrong. You are just a natural selection, survival of the fittest."

Zhang Qingli was not moved at all. He shook his head and said, "You can't answer why they lost, then let me tell you, they all lost because of one thing, that is, they were not ruthless enough!"

"What's the difference between Daoxu's sect and mortal gangs? None at all. There is no essential difference between immortals and bandits. Everyone is fighting for something. The only difference is that they fight for money and wealth, while we fight for eternal life. That's all."

"So only those who are truly ruthless and cruel are qualified to survive in this world. If a person does not work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth. Liang Gongming, do you understand this sentence?"

Zhang Qingli looked at him and grinned: "You should understand, otherwise it wouldn't be just Fu Li who died, you would have died too!"

"what do you want to say in the end?!"

Liang Gongming shouted sternly, but the divine consciousness hidden in his head had already quietly prepared to burst out.

"What I want to say is very simple. Immortals are just like humans. Whoever has the bigger fist has the right to speak. What sect, what inheritance, they are just shackles that you put on yourself. They are meaningless."

Zhang Qingli said word by word: "And you are destined to be the stepping stone for my rise!"

Before he finished speaking, two completely different sword lights suddenly appeared on the mountain path at the same time!
Zheng!
The swords collided fiercely within a hair's breadth, and the aftermath blew out a series of hidden figures.

Liang Gongming's figure flew backwards towards the top of the mountain in a panic, with countless lit talismans and magical weapons chasing him from behind.

"Once you, the traitor, are killed, Master Zhang will naturally understand who will be his most capable right-hand man in the future!"

Zhang Qingli's figure floated into the air, looking at Liang Gongming who was surrounded and attacked, with a cold expression on his face.

"Liang Gongming, the one who should get out of the way is not me, but you useless old guys!"

(End of this chapter)