Chapter 12557

Chapter 12557

Shen Mo's face darkened: "What do you mean?"

"What I mean is simple."

Mei Zhixue smiled slightly: "Either we join forces to suppress the Termination Society, or I suppress the Termination Society by myself. But if we do that, you will inevitably be affected."

"you dare!"

Shen Mo's eyes turned cold, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

However, Mei Zhixue didn't care at all.

Aside from transcendent beings like the Five Saints of the aristocratic families, the only people who could make him even slightly wary were a handful like Di Qingfan.

There is clearly no place for Shen Mo in this.

Ultimately, Shen Mo's strength is just like his status as the illegitimate son of Emperor Saint.

It may seem impressive on the surface, but in the eyes of truly capable people, it's just so-so, nothing special.

Mei Zhixue smiled and said, "Brother Shen, don't be angry. Anger won't solve the problem. If I were you, I would first eliminate all emotional interference and find the optimal solution that is most beneficial to myself."

As he spoke, he suddenly changed the subject.

“I know that Emperor Sheng gave you orders to stop, but Brother Shen, you need to understand one thing: is this really the result Emperor Sheng wanted?”

Shen Mo frowned: "What exactly are you trying to say?"

He was unaware of the Emperor's specific considerations.

But one thing is certain: this concession was definitely not Emperor Sheng's original intention.

Emperor Sheng's consistent approach has always been to crush anyone who provokes or threatens him.

It's just that this time they encountered a tough opponent like Lin Yi, and couldn't crush him head-on, so they had no choice but to change their usual approach.

If there were any other options, Emperor Sheng would never have given such a weak order.

Instead of answering, Mei Zhixue asked, "Brother Shen, why don't you think about it again? If this incident ends here, will your standing in the Emperor's eyes rise or fall?"

"..."

Silence fell for a moment.

It's obvious that after such a humiliating defeat, it would be a miracle if his Emperor Saint father still held him in high regard.

If there were even the slightest chance, wouldn't he want to turn things around?
What he wanted most in his life was the Emperor Saint's approval.

This was a long-cherished wish that came with him from the womb, as an illegitimate child destined to be unsuccessful from birth.

Mei Zhixue continued, "This remaining Dharma form is a real threat to Emperor Saint himself, but it is an opportunity for you, Brother Shen."

"Think about it carefully. If you can solve something that even Emperor Saint himself finds troublesome, and solve it at its root, what will Emperor Saint think of you?"

In short, it hits the nail on the head.

Shen Mo couldn't contain himself any longer: "What do you want to do?"

Mei Zhixue smiled and said, "The preservation of the Dharma Image is just talk; it will always remain a rumor. If this card is to truly be lethal and gain the unanimous approval of the entire Tianjun County, it must be certified by a third party."

“Looking at the entire Tianjun County, there is only one company that has no direct interest in the matter and is qualified to do this notarization.”

Shen Mo's eyes immediately lit up: "The Murong family!"

The Murong family, in terms of overall strength, belongs to the first-class family, but compared with those well-known top families, its foundation is much weaker.

But there is one very special point.

It is the only one among all the first-class families that has not publicly joined the Heavenly Palace.

Not joining the Heavenly Palace means there is no direct interest involved.

The key point is that the Murong family has always claimed to be neutral. Regardless of which side it is actually on, at least in the perception of the people of Tianjun, it is indeed a neutral first-class family.

At this critical juncture, if third-party notarization is to be done, the Murong family is the best choice that all parties can agree on.

none of them.

Mei Zhixue nodded and said, "As far as I know, the people from the Termination Society are already in contact with the Murong family. Once the Dharma Image is handed over to the Murong family, won't we have room to maneuver?"

"You mean bribing the Murong family?"

Shen Mo frowned for a moment: "I've had contact with Murong Cheng a few times, it's not that easy."

He was in charge of public opinion, and the Murong family, with their reputation for neutrality and widespread public approval, were naturally his primary targets for bribery.

However, after several attempts, without exception, they all encountered a setback that was neither too tough nor too soft.

Regardless of whether the Murong family is truly neutral, one thing is certain: Shen Mo's status as the illegitimate son of an Emperor Saint is not enough to make them abandon their neutrality.

Mei Zhixue said quietly, "People's hearts are unpredictable. Even if you can bribe them, they may turn against you at any time, and then things will become more complicated."

Shen Mo was taken aback: "Not bribery? Then what should we do?"

"Most of the time, the simplest strategy is the most foolproof strategy. Do you agree, Brother Shen?"

A flash of murderous intent crossed Mei Zhixue's eyes.

Shen Mo immediately realized: "You want to wipe out the Murong family directly?"

Mei Zhixue smiled faintly: "With you and me joining forces, it shouldn't be difficult."

"..."

Their eyes met, and Shen Mo couldn't help but shiver.

He usually oversees public opinion, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have other forces at his disposal.

Emperors have few offspring, and no matter how little importance he receives on the surface, he still has a considerable amount of resources at his disposal.

One of them was a team of expert assassins.

She had previously done a lot of dirty work for Emperor Sheng.

With the strength of his team of experts, plus Mei Zhixue's support, wiping out the Murong family would not be difficult.

Shen Mo frowned again: "If we really wipe out the Murong family, I will be the prime suspect. Even if the Dharma image is not notarized, everyone will believe it to be real. Wouldn't that be shooting myself in the foot?"

Mei Zhixue laughed: "At that time, it won't just be Brother Shen and you who have this motive, but also the Termination Committee."

"From the perspective of the people of Tianjun, if the Dharma Image is fake, the most likely motive for murder would be the Termination Society, wouldn't it?"

"Without concrete evidence, it's nothing more than a war of words, isn't that the scene you, Brother Shen, would love to see?"

Shen Mo's eyes immediately lit up.

He controls most of the mainstream public opinion in Tianjun.

Unless there is concrete, irrefutable evidence, in terms of brainwashing and manipulating public opinion, no one in Tianjun can rival him; the entire Termination Society combined wouldn't even be a match for him.

However, Shen Mo did not get carried away by it.

After a moment of contemplation, Shen Mo asked again, "Would the Termination be so stupid as to hand over all the Dharma Image Remains directly? They could just find a notary office later, which would only be a temporary solution, wouldn't it?"

Mei Zhixue shook her head and chuckled: "Who else in Tianjun is qualified besides the Murong family? If something happens to the Murong family, who else would dare to take on this task?"