Chapter 341 A Complicated Chess Game
“Impossible!” Lyu Liang blurted as he stood up. Then, he scratched his head and said, “Isn’t there any other way?”
Actually, obtuse as he was, he had guessed this solution when Wen Xiaojing gave him the hint. In general, this was indeed a perfect way to become a senior alien minister. Night Dragon God Ancestor was unlikely to make things hard for his son-in-law.
But what sort of person was Lyu Liang? If he was willing to do so, he would have accepted Fairy Purple Phoenix’s affections in the civilization remains previously! If so, Night Dragon might have had not only a son-in-law, but also grandchildren by now!
Other people might agree to do so at once, but it was too hard for Lyu Liang.
Even if he forgot about Shangguan Ying, Zhu Yu’s experience was a reminder to him that Night Dragon and Purple Phoenix were his enemies!
Besides, would other people know that his marriage to Fairy Purple Phoenix was just a pretense? If he did so, his friends would definitely leave him. At that time, he could only wish that they would not wield their swords against him…
“I know that you would not agree.” The Saint Emperor was not surprised at all, as he said with a wry smile, “If you were willing to do so, we would not be sitting together here. This is the most effective way. Now that you can’t accept it, we can only do it in another way.”
“As long as there’s hope, I’ll try my best to fulfil it!” Lyu Liang rejoiced, as he sighed with relief.
“Don’t celebrate too early. It’s just a little different from being her Taoist companion.” The Saint Emperor said softly, “Do you remember the golden-armored guard who guided you in? He changed his attitude because of the token you showed. I don’t know where you got it, but if I’m not mistaken, it’s the Golden Brocade which only Purple Phoenix has!”
“No wonder he was so hospitable to me. As such, he’s also one of Night Dragon’s people!” Lyu Liang frowned while thinking, “The token was given by Zhao Yunhai, so what’s the connection between Purple Phoenix and him? Why did he give me this token? Or who asked him do so?”
“Anyway, it shows Purple Phoenix’s affection for you! She is the only one who can make you a senior alien minister!” The Saint Emperor said, “Even though you don’t marry her, you can win over her affection to achieve the aim. After all, everyone knows that Night Dragon spoils his daughter.”
“Please give me some time to think about it…” Even so, Lyu Liang felt somehow reluctant.
Although Purple Phoenix was despicable, Lyu Liang was not someone who would use a female to achieve his aim. After all, Purple Phoenix had never done anything wrong to him. He could help Zhu Yu take revenge, but he was reluctant to hurt an innocent female’s feelings.
“Sometimes you have to do a little evil to make a great good! While you are hesitating, numerous warriors are dying on the battlefield! If there was another way, we would not let you do so!” The Saint Emperor rose, cupped his hands, and said, “On behalf of the warriors fighting on the frontline, I hope that you can take on this arduous task!”
“Senior, you… All right, I’ll take on this task!” Stunned, Lyu Liang hastily held the Saint Emperor’s arms and agreed instantly.
“If so, I can go to the battlefield without any worries.” Saint Emperor said with a sly smile, “As for how to do it, you can decide by yourself. Your divine beasts and the girl of the Wen Clan can also help you work out a perfect plan.”
“You know Wen Xiaojing?” Lyu Liang was stunned.
“Haha, how could I not know the Golden Flower of the Sanctuary, or the most intelligent female in the Space of Goddess Nyu Wa? Although I don’t know how you made her acquaintance, I will feel very reassured if she can help you!” The Saint Emperor laughed joyfully, but then, he warned him with a serious look, “But once the plan begins, you must be very careful! Purple Phoenix may not be on guard against you, but because of your past performances, Night Dragon will definitely test you publicly or secretly. If you expose the plan, you may lose your life before you even become a senior alien minister! So, be careful!”
“I see! I won’t disappoint you!” Lyu Liang cupped his hands firmly without hesitation. At this moment, he was more resolute than ever.
“All right! Now, let me be more specific about your task!” Saint Emperor clapped Lyu Liang’s shoulder, as he said with a smile, “You’re an alien minister now, so you have go to the golden palace to sign up for the selection contest. In the contest, try your best to win the first place. But before that, you must meet Purple Phoenix and leave a deep impression on her! Then, if you can win over Night Dragon’s trust, you’ll become a senior alien minister! Because as long as Purple Phoenix has affections for you, he, as a father, will definitely set the most severe test to see whether you’re qualified to be his daughter’s husband!”
Lyu Liang nodded seriously and said, “I see! Don’t worry. I’ll definitely be a senior alien minister and remove the hidden dangers for our comrades!”
“All right! If you really find the spy of the Calamity Troop, just kill him! Of course, it’s better to do that secretly. That way, you can remain undercover. If your identity is exposed, retreat at once. Anyway, once you eliminate the traitor, we can then annihilate the enemies!” The Saint Emperor nodded, and then, he said with a sly smile, “We have discussed this for a long while. Some people may have told Night Dragon about this. So, for your sake, let’s put on a good show for our audience…”
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After an hour, in a hidden chamber of Pan Gu Heavenly Alliance, Night Dragon God Ancestor was standing alone in front of a stone ball, which was shining with a cyan light. The golden-armored guard’s flatteringly, smiling face showed on the shining ball.
“Milord, they have talked for about one hour. Since that old guy set several restriction formations, I could not hear their conversation.” The golden-armored guard smiled a wry smile, but then, he said excitedly, “However, that old guy finally hit Lyu Liang hard! I heard him saying ‘You ungrateful b*stard, you are such a disappointment! I did not expect that you’re such a coward who does not dare to fight on the frontline! Where did your confidence from the past disappear to? Has your Taoist Heart been destroyed together with the civilization remains? Get out! Indolent b*stard!'”
“Don’t you think that they were putting on an act?” Night Dragon asked calmly.
“Ah? How could it be? Green Dragon even blew up his cave residence and revealed his real appearance to stimulate Divine Thunder!” The guard swallowed and said, “Lyu Liang fought back with his Divine Mark! He shouted angrily, ‘I just want to live a peaceful life. Am I wrong? Now I’ve fallen in love, and I just want to live a simple life with her in the Space of Goddess Nyu Wa!’ Although I don’t know who he was referring to, she could be his Taoist companion.”
“Oh? Who is with him and needs to return to the Space of Goddess Nyu Wa? Wen Xiaojing! But her identity is so noble… It’s so unbelievable!” Night Dragon God Ancestor was stunned, and then, he frowned deeply, lost in thought.
“Ah? Who’s Wen Xiaojing?” Being a junior, the guard had never heard of this name.
“It’s not your business. What you need to do is to inform our people to monitor Lyu Liang. If he’s with a female, find out what their relationship is!” Night Dragon God Ancestor warned, “You just need to tell me what you see. Don’t act rashly before I give the command!”
“I see! I’ll convey your command right now!” The guard lowered his head and cupped his hands, as the light on the stone ball dimmed.
“Alas!” With a complicated look on his face, Night Dragon God Ancestor murmured somewhat fondly, “If that guy really has affections for the girl of the Wen Family… Purple Phoenix, what can you get from him?”
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At the same time, two figures were standing face to face in the Infernal Purgatory. One was Li Xiaolang, who had become the clan leader. And the other was Donghuang Lifeng, Immortal General “Soul Shadow”, who was evidently hostile toward Lyu Liang.
“Xiaolang, now that we go to the Mortal World together, we must act in unison for one goal. I hope that you can keep what I said in mind.” Donghuang Lifeng said severely.
“Thank you for your guidance. I’ll remember that and try my best to finish the task! After all, this is my first time to perform the task as a Guardian. I don’t want to disappoint the people who trust me!” With a sincere look, Li Xiaolang cupped his hands respectfully.
“Good boy! If so, I’ll leave now. Come to the Devil Well at 11 o’clock tomorrow evening!” Donghuang Lifeng nodded with satisfaction. Then, he turned around and said in a low voice, “B*stard, Qiao’er still remembers something after drinking the Lethe Water… But as long as you die, everything can start all over again!”
Li Xiaolang bowed until Donghuang Lifeng’s figure disappeared. Then, an inconspicuous sneer flashed across his face.
In the meantime, two vague figures appeared behind him. They were Zhu Yan and Qiao Youliang.
“Hey, am I right? Gold Budda is too stubborn. He can only ask you for help. Although I don’t want to influence your judgment, as Lyu Liang’s friend, I’ll say that he didn’t kill Yao Wenlong! He’s not a coward who dares not to admit what he has done!” Zhu Yan was smiling, and yet his tone was rather resolute, “I can’t stop you from killing him. But if he really dies, I won’t spare the killer!”
“I don’t care about that guy, but Ming is his divine beast now! Donghuang Lifeng does so just for a female, but Gold Budda… Alas, if that thing hadn’t happened in the Golden Light Temple, he might be living a happy life now. The death of his wife and kids has rendered him a puppet who performs any tasks mechanically.” Qiao Youliang sighed slightly, and then, he said with a smile, “I don’t care whether Lyu Liang will be killed or not, but if Ming is hurt, I’ll do the same as Zhu Yan!”
“Ho ho, you say this so casually, but… I see!” Li Xiaolang stared at the two men and his eyes lit up, “Not only do you value him so much, but Soul Shadow also came here for him… I’m getting more and more interested in Lyu Liang! He seems to have inherited the Holy Soul Order, and it’s said that he has completed the ultimate cultivation of the Divine Body. So, anyhow, I’ll fight with him first! But as for whether I’ll kill him or not, it depends on the answers he can provide me with!”