#775 - Part 6
The Method to Break the Heart Demon of the Moon-Picking Sword
When Chu Xianping said these words, even Lü Hongji, who was usually “unmoved by joy or anger,” couldn't help but be stunned.
Of course, he was interested in this, and in fact, a large part of his purpose in initiating this national war was for this method!
Therefore, when he now heard that Chu Xianping was using this as a condition to exchange for the Kui Dragon Elder's token, Lü Hongji's brain couldn't help but be incredibly confused for a moment.
Chu Xianping actually has a method to break the heart demon?
Where did he get it from?
Having the Moon-Picking Sword and a way to suppress the heart demon, why doesn't he practice the Moon-Picking Sword?
Since he knew this method long ago and already knew the purpose of my launching this war, why didn't he propose this deal earlier? Why did he have to wait until now?
His breathing quickened, and his eyes widened.
Due to Chu Xianping's identity as a Kui Dragon Elder and his mysterious behavior in recent days, Lü Hongji thought of countless questions in that instant, but he didn't suspect the truth of Chu Xianping's words.
But in reality, let alone a method to break the heart demon, Chu Xianping hadn't even mastered the Moon-Picking Sword technique.
After all, when Wei Changtian learned about the drawbacks of the Moon-Picking Sword, he issued an order prohibiting anyone from practicing this sword technique again.
Therefore, Chu Xianping, Du Chang, and others only knew the magic of the Moon-Picking Sword but had never even come into contact with the sword technique.
The Moon-Picking Sword manual had always been with Wei Changtian until Old Zhangtou returned it to the latter when he left.
As for what happened after that, it is now very clear.
Du Chang revealed Old Zhangtou's whereabouts to Lü Hongji, and Lü Hongji killed and robbed him, seizing the sword manual.
Therefore, Chu Xianping had never mastered the Moon-Picking Sword, let alone a method to break the heart demon.
"But you don't need to know these things. You just need to understand that I do indeed have this method in my hands."
"Of course, perhaps in your opinion, even without me, you can obtain this method from Qin Zhengqiu or the newly enthroned Empress."
"In that case, I will take another step back."
"As long as you agree, I will immediately send my people to the army camp to help the army overcome these few difficult days."
"I won't care about what happens after that, and whether you win or lose this battle is none of my business."
"However, if you lose, then I will tell you the method to break the heart demon, and you will have to give me the Elder's token."
"And if you win and truly obtain this method from the newly enthroned Empress, then our deal will be off."
"You don't have to give me the Elder's token. Consider this small favor as my repayment for you killing Du Chang."
"So, what do you think?"
“. . . ”
Amidst Lü Hongji's ever-changing gaze, Chu Xianping spoke at length in a slow and unhurried manner, explaining the entire deal very clearly.
I will first have my people help you stabilize the army and prevent it from collapsing.
After that, if you win the national war and obtain the method to break the heart demon as you wish, then this matter will be settled.
But if you still lose the national war, it doesn't matter, I can still give you what you want, but you have to give me the Elder's token.
To be honest, this entire deal was very beneficial to Lü Hongji.
First of all, if he wins the national war, he will have essentially "gotten for free" the assistance of more than a dozen top-tier experts without paying anything.
At this critical juncture, this is extremely important.
And to take a step back, even if he loses in the end, Chu Xianping will still reveal the method to break the heart demon.
Of course, as a price, he will have to hand over the Yellow Platform Elder's token.
Although the identity of Kui Dragon Elder is important, in Lü Hongji's eyes, it is not as valuable as the method to break the heart demon of the Moon-Picking Sword.
Therefore, from Lü Hongji's perspective, he couldn't find any reason to refuse at this moment.
Even if he knew that Chu Xianping would never be so "kind," and that there must be some conspiracy hidden behind the entire deal . . .
Knowing there was a trap, yet still unable to resist stepping into it—this was the terrifying aspect of Chu Xianping.
I'm not afraid of you suspecting, nor am I afraid of you hesitating, because you will ultimately make the choice that I have already predetermined.
Because you cannot refuse the conditions I have offered.
"Young Master Chu . . ."
After a long period of silence, Lü Hongji finally slowly raised his head after several dozen breaths.
"You seem to be convinced that I will definitely lose this battle, otherwise, I really don't understand what benefits this deal holds for you."
“. . . ”
It must be said that Lü Hongji was no ordinary person.
Most people would have probably agreed to such a temptation without hesitation, but he still had a very clear judgment.
And after hearing this question, Chu Xianping didn't hide anything, and actually nodded and smiled directly:
"Lord Lü, I said before that although you have been very cautious, you still underestimated Wei Changtian."
"Don't think that Kui Dragon is the best in the world. His methods are far beyond your imagination."
"So in my opinion, even if it's not a certainty, you still have a ninety percent chance of losing."
“. . . Is that so?"
Staring directly at Chu Xianping, Lü Hongji didn't continue to ask.
His expression was calm, but a sense of "disagreement" gradually rose in his heart because of these words.
To put it bluntly, he didn't think that Wei Changtian's methods could be so "beyond imagination," nor did he think that he really had a ninety percent chance of losing this national war.
Therefore, driven by this emotion, he finally slowly nodded.
"Alright, I agree to you."
"If I really lose this battle, then I will give you the Elder's token, and I will not go back on my word."
“. . . ”
"That's for the best."
A faint smile appeared on the corner of Chu Xianping's mouth, and he flicked his sleeves and stood up: "Then I will immediately have my subordinates go to the army camp. I hope Lord Lü will send a message over there as soon as possible to give them an identity, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings."
"That's natural."
Lü Hongji also slowly stood up: "Young Master Chu, please rest assured."
"Good."
After responding, Chu Xianping no longer looked at Lü Hongji, but turned his head to look at the "tea stall owner" standing in the distance.
He didn't say anything, but just nodded slightly.
But the big man seemed to understand something, and immediately took out a pair of connected jade pieces from his arms and began to transmit a message.
“. . . ”
Seeing this scene, Lü Hongji's body trembled, and he instantly froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.
So, was everything really within his expectations . . .?
A gust of wind blew, as if carrying a chill that did not belong to late spring.
Lü Hongji stared blankly at Chu Xianping, suddenly feeling that he should have thought more just now.
But even if he thought more, would he have refused this deal . . .?
Lü Hongji knew that the answer must be "no."
Moreover, now that he had already reached this point, it seemed that he could no longer retreat.
Taking a deep breath, Lü Hongji silently glanced at Chu Xianping one last time, and then moved his gaze away with a complicated expression.
At this moment, regardless of whether he was willing or not, he could only admit that he was far inferior to the latter in terms of both scheming and strategy.
This could not be blamed on Lü Hongji for being too "stupid." On the contrary, Lü Hongji's talent and strategy were actually above average among the hundreds of emperors in the world.
So, the blame could only be placed on Chu Xianping for being too "abnormal."
"Lord Lü, now that you and I have drunk tea, it's time to leave."
"The tea stall still needs to be returned to its owner."
