The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 443 - 255: Making a Plan

Chapter 443: Chapter 255: Making a Plan

"Li Xin, huh..." Qing Yu muttered to himself with an inexplicable meaning, "It’s no wonder, Yun Wuyue never sent me this information."

The people on his side, aside from Feng Jiu, the most loyal one, no one else knew he was Qing Yu from Qing Province.

Yun Wuyue didn’t know, so naturally, he couldn’t provide Qing Yu with intel about an irrelevant person.

Only Feng Jiu, knowing what Li Xin meant to Qing Yu, would keep this document for him.

And on the enemy side, the only person who knew Qing Yu’s identity and wrote this document was probably that person.

"Lu Qifeng."

The one who had tricked Qing Yu into coming to Northern Zhou, then realized this kite had slipped its string at some unknown time—Lu Qifeng.

Only he would come up with such a maneuver.

"It seems, Lu Qifeng’s intent to see me dead has been rekindled," Qing Yu said, smiling but not quite smiling.

Meng Wuchang had scarcely died before Lu Qifeng began his tricks again; he really must have a death wish.

The matter of Li Xin was definitely Lu Qifeng stirring trouble in Northern Zhou. Whether he was a criminal or not, it was impossible for him to flee there.

Two years ago, when Qing Yu left Yang City, Li Xin hadn’t even reached the Innate Realm. Over these two years, even if Li Xin had made exceptional progress, he couldn’t possibly leap from the Postnatal Realm to the Divine Origin Realm like Qing Yu.

How incompetent must the constables of the Six Gates be, if Li Xin from the Innate Realm, stationed in the southernmost part of Daqian’s Ling Province, could run all the way to Northern Zhou in the extreme north?

"Looking at the current situation in Northern Zhou, it appears stable, but undercurrents are surging beneath the surface, and any insightful person can see a breakout is imminent. I suppose Lu Qifeng also intends to use Li Xin as a strike against you at this critical juncture,"

Feng Jiu analyzed, "If you show yourself for Li Xin’s sake, then all the better for Lu Qifeng; he’s definitely set up an ambush, and might even take personal action, seeking your life.

If you don’t show up, he might as well deal with Li Xin and thereby unsettle your mental state a bit; successful or not, it’s just a casual move, no loss for him either way.

However, I think it’s a wasted move. Given your nature, Li Xin’s life or death shouldn’t cause any ripples in your heart."

Feng Jiu knew Qing Yu’s temperament, as well as the path he was on.

Emotions still affected Qing Yu, but couldn’t shake his core, nor could they harm him.

Moreover, the life or death of someone like Li Xin couldn’t possibly affect Qing Yu’s mental state.

"It’s not just that," Qing Yu shook his head.

"Oh? Does Lu Qifeng have another move up his sleeve?"

"Of course," Qing Yu said with his hands behind his back, "Lu Qifeng knows me very well now. He knows I’m cold-hearted and wouldn’t be moved by Li Xin’s fate. He’s not using Li Xin as the threat, but the past I’ve buried in Yang City."

"It seems this Divine Constable Lu really wants to kill you, even willing to reveal his trump card against you,"

"That’s not good if he’s threatening you with your actual identity," Feng Jiu frowned.

"No matter, my influence is already established; even with my identity exposed, there is no threat to my life," Qing Yu gestured dismissively.

If it had been before forming the Azure Dragon Association, Qing Yu would have been worried about the hostility of Zhenwu Sect following exposure.

But now, forget about it.

As Gong Ziyu, he had killed Qingxu, the proud disciple of the Zhenwu Sect Leader, without even leaving a body behind, and he is still living well.

Moreover, the Azure Dragon Association had also forged a blood feud with Dragon Tiger Mountain, but did Dragon Tiger Mountain, a sect even more powerful than the Zhenwu Sect, call for Qing Yu’s life?

As of today, Qing Yu was no longer the same little Taoist who spent his days in constant anxiety on Beicang Mountain.

"However, if your identity as Gong Ziyu is also exposed, then the plan that follows will have to change," Feng Jiu’s brows were still tightly furrowed.

It had to be said that Lu Qifeng’s threats were effective. Qing Yu had not yet revealed his identity, which naturally meant there were moves to make. Exposing it too early would change the plan and allow Lu Qifeng’s scheme to succeed.

"Therefore, I will visit Li Xin’s side," Qing Yu declared.

Upon hearing this, Feng Jiu exclaimed in shock, "But Lu Qifeng is not as easy to deal with as Meng Wuchang!"

Compared to Meng Wuchang, who still suffered from an incomplete limb and diminished strength due to the Fake True Pill, Lu Qifeng was a genuine True Pill, his strength incomparable to Meng Wuchang’s.

Moreover, Lu Qifeng’s title as "Chasing Wind Divine Constable" signified a prowess beyond many; even with Qing Yu’s current astonishing speed, he might not surpass the True Pill Realm Lu Qifeng.

Indeed, if he were to step into this trap, in the eyes of Feng Jiu, it would be tantamount to a narrow escape from death.

"I’m not going to kill Lu Qifeng," Qing Yu chuckled, "To kill Lu Qifeng, I’d have to wait until I myself reach the True Pill Realm."

"Furthermore, this journey is not a desperate gamble. Lu Qifeng doesn’t directly expose my identity, instead, he uses it to threaten me, which is because he wants to destabilize my mental state, and because he isn’t ready to completely burn bridges with me yet. He’s hesitating."

Qing Yu paced a few steps and added, "He knows I’m not so easy to kill, so his current objective is actually to make my plan to control Northern Zhou fail."

"But even if your identity is exposed, the plan won’t fail," Feng Jiu advised.

"Indeed, but there would be many variables. If it can be avoided, I do not wish for my true identity to be exposed—it would narrow the scope of my future intrigues. Besides..." Qing Yu suddenly sighed, "Both you and Lu Qifeng have miscalculated. Li Xin’s role is, in fact, quite significant to me."

For Qing Yu, Li Xin’s original role was essentially no different from Feng Jiu’s current role. They were both seen by Qing Yu for the desires in their hearts and gradually brought under his influence.

Li Xin’s role was to help the Qing Yu of that time control Yang City.

Feng Jiu’s role was to help the current Qing Yu control Northern Zhou.

Their statuses and functions had great similarities.

However, Li Xin and Feng Jiu were different to Qing Yu.

Li Xin was the first person he met in this world, the first person he could trust. Before this, whether it was Xuanfa or others, they were just strangers known by name to Qing Yu.

Moreover, at the time, Qing Yu had not yet developed the "Heavenly Human Rebirth Technique," and his emotions were not as indifferent as they were now, so Li Xin did hold a place in Qing Yu’s heart.

"Whether it’s saving his life or escorting him for part of his journey, with Li Xin’s outcome, I could save a great deal of time refining my plan."

Qing Yu casually lifted a strand of hair that fell beside his forehead, observing the few white strands mixed within the black.

Perhaps, after seeing Li Xin, this lock of hair might turn completely white.

The existence of Li Xin could not shake Qing Yu’s mental state; on the contrary, he could advance Qing Yu’s mental state by a significant step.

"If that’s the case, then it’s worth serious consideration," Feng Jiu said with resignation.

The boss had made a decision, and what more could he do?

"There’s no need for that, I already have an idea. If Lu Qifeng wants to threaten me, then I’ll just threaten him back. Hostage for hostage, only when there’s an equivalent price can there be the capital to negotiate."

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