Chapter 12454

Li Tianguo raised an eyebrow and greeted him, "Brother Liu, how have you been?"

Normally, Liu Zhenbang would have exchanged pleasantries with him. Since they were in the same circle, even if they weren't that close, they would at least maintain a proper social distance.

However, today, Liu Zhenbang adopted a businesslike attitude: "We can talk about catching up later. Please step out for a moment. I have important matters to discuss with the Emperor of Termination on behalf of the special audit team."

The group all looked at Lin Yi.

Lin Yi nodded: "You guys go ahead."

Soon only Lin Yi and Liu Zhenbang remained at the scene. Lin Yi said calmly, "Team Leader Liu, please speak your mind."

Liu Zhenbang smiled and said, "Your Excellency is a rare and intelligent person. You must be very clear about your situation. What I am about to say represents the Grand Steward of Tianjun. I hope Your Excellency will consider it carefully."

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow: "Go on."

Liu Zhenbang said, "The exemption right of the chief steward can be traded. As long as you give a price that satisfies the chief steward, you can continue to reap huge rewards from the track hall as before, without being affected in any way."

"..."

Lin Yi looked at him strangely: "Your Liu family really does things in a very straightforward way."

If it were someone else, even if they used the same methods, they would at least try to smooth things over and handle things more tactfully.

After all, we are all respectable people, and if word gets out and our reputations are ruined, it is an invisible loss.

Conversely, the fact that the other party is so unscrupulous shows that they have truly been pushed to the brink.

Liu Zhenbang didn't take it to heart at all: "Let's not beat around the bush. Some things are obvious to each other, so there's no need to hide them. Our Liu family has always been pragmatic, and I believe you are too."

Lin Yi asked, "What do you want?"

Liu Zhenbang bluntly revealed his true intentions: "We only want your exclusive secret to dominating the track."

Lin Yi chuckled upon hearing this, "This is no secret. The Termination Association has already established a track development team, and anyone who meets the requirements can join."

"I will personally guide the team to the finish line, and all team members will know what they need to know."

"If you are willing, I can grant you permission to join right now."

Liu Zhenbang shook his head: "You know that's not what I meant."

Lin Yi looked puzzled: "Then what are you talking about?"

Liu Zhenbang said in a deep voice, "No one will voluntarily reveal their true trump card. If they do, it means it's not their true trump card."

"The End Emperor, what the Grand Steward wants is your ultimate trump card."

"Only that card deserves the steward's immunity."

Lin Yi suddenly realized what he meant: "Oh, you mean that?"

Before the other person could even express their anticipation, Lin Yi shook his head directly: "No, that's not possible."

"..."

Liu Zhenbang's expression darkened slightly: "I have come here today with sincerity. If you insist on refusing to listen to my offer and instead drink the penalty cup, then there is no point in doing so."

"Your Excellency should be well aware that with the Steward's current influence, no one can stop him from doing what he wants."

"If you insist on stopping me, and insist on experiencing the feeling of throwing an egg against a rock, then I can only express my deepest regret."

This threat would make anyone in Tianjun think twice.

However, when it happened to Lin Yi, it had no effect whatsoever.

Not only did it have no effect, it actually made me want to laugh.

Liu Zhenbang's face immediately darkened: "What are you laughing at?"

"Nothing, I just thought of something happy."

Lin Yi abruptly changed the subject: "Speaking of trump cards, I do have one, and I hope you can pass it on to the steward for me."

Liu Zhenbang narrowed his eyes: "What card?"

Lin Yi walked closer and lowered his voice, saying, "In short, Yang Qing'er misses her mother."

Liu Zhenbang looked completely bewildered.

As a core second-generation member of the Liu family, he did participate in many family affairs, and Liu Aozhi truly trusted him greatly; otherwise, he wouldn't have sent him this time.

However, Liu Aozhi obviously wouldn't let him get involved in the dirty business of the previous termination meeting.

After all, this is the person who will succeed the Liu family in the future.

Soon, Liu Zhenbang relayed these words to Liu Aozhi, and then, for the first time ever, he witnessed Liu Aozhi's furious outburst.

Liu Zhenbang was dumbfounded as he watched Liu Aozhi smash the table.

In his memory, this Liu family patriarch was also the chief steward of Tianjun. He was always calm and collected, and no matter how difficult the matter was, it would be easily resolved in his hands.

This is his role model for life.

In Liu Zhenbang's own vision, the future would be to follow the other party's path and gradually climb to the pinnacle of the entire Tianjun.

Who would have thought that such a transcendent figure would be so easily swayed by a single, casual remark?

Liu Zhenbang suddenly realized what was happening.

Isn't Yang Qing'er that woman's daughter?
The affair between Liu Aozhi and that woman was no secret in the Liu family. As that woman's daughter, Yang Qing'er was also connected to the Liu family.

It's just that it's never been able to gain widespread recognition.

It wasn't until the final meeting that Yang Qing'er finally had some visuals.

But it's still a long way from officially taking office.

That was all Liu Zhenbang knew.

Is there some other inside story?

Liu Zhenbang secretly speculated, but in front of Liu Aozhi, especially in Liu Aozhi's current state, he really didn't dare to ask any more questions.

for a long time.

Liu Aozhi finally forced himself to calm down and ordered, "Withdraw the audit team first."

Liu Zhenbang was taken aback: "Huh?"

Liu Aozhi glanced at him: "Wasn't what I said clear enough?"

"I'll go right away."

Liu Zhenbang nodded hurriedly, but his doubts deepened.

What exactly does Yang Qing'er know that makes my master so wary of her?
This is true.

Yang Qing'er knows too much dirt on people, and if she were to reveal it all, it would be a huge blow to both Liu Aozhi and the Liu family of Tianjun.

If not handled properly, it could even be a devastating blow.

After all, Liu Aozhi and the Liu family of Tianjun had more than one or two rivals.

Especially at this critical juncture, if any unexpected complications arise, Liu Aozhi will inevitably be unable to take care of himself. At that time, let alone recovering the Liu family's losses, it would be a blessing if the entire Liu family of Tianjun were not brought down with him.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have specifically sent Du Yin to silence him last time.

In the assassin lineage, Du Yin is already among the top in Tianjun.

To move to the next level, he would have to take matters into his own hands, but that would be too conspicuous and would only attract unnecessary attention.

"No, she's clearly dead. Is this just a bluff?"

He had been following the entire process of the last assassination attempt.

He naturally knew that Lin Yi had intervened to save people, but he clearly saw that Du Yin still killed Yang Qing'er in the end.

Liu Aozhi's eyes flickered: "Or did Yang Qing'er hand over all the dirt on him before she died?" (End of this chapter)