Chapter 156: Wouldn't It Be Good If We Just Parted Ways!
"But still, if something happens to Mu Jiangyue, aren't you afraid that the higher-ups will investigate? Don't say things like 'God doesn't know, ghosts won't notice, there's no evidence' - the higher-ups aren't fools, they won't talk like that." Gu Wanshan said at this time.
"Right, the stakes are high, but I think we better forget about it!" Yu Wanli also said, "At our level, one wrong move, and we lose everything!"
"..."
The others also expressed their reluctance to take such a risk.
Qian Tianao had anticipated this response and with a smile said, "I've already thought of a method. We don't have to do it, we can hire someone."
"Hire someone? From the Hidden World?" Tan Zhanhu said dismissively, "You think the higher-ups are so incompetent? You think they have no means to deal with the experts from the Hidden World? If something goes wrong, the Hidden World individuals will be the first to turn you in."
"That's not a solution," Yu Wanli and the others said.
"That's because the person you thought of hiring isn't influential enough!"
Qian Tianao said.
"Oh?"
Liang Jiuxiang asked curiously, "Who can you hire, then?"
A proud smile curled on the corner of Qian Tianao's mouth as he said, "The Poisonous Insect King, White Ghost!"
"What?!"
Everyone was shocked, "You, you can't be joking, right?"
The Poisonous Insect King, White Ghost!
The strongest person in the Southwest, who was completely engrossed in researching Gu Technique, ruthless in his actions, it is said that once, he stood motionless outside a Hidden World family's gate, and the entire family of hundreds perished overnight, including many experts.
Therefore, people lose courage just at the mention of his name!
"The level of refinement in his Gu Technique is such that if he placed a Gu on Mu Jiangyue, there are few in the world who could detect it. Mu Jiangyue is important, and the higher-ups will not go to the effort of summoning a Divine Doctor just for her examination," Qian Tianao explained.
"You're right, if we could hire him, then it's a different story."
Liang Jiuxiang said thoughtfully.
The rest also agreed with this view, but Tan Zhanhu spoke again, "Even if we six join together, could we really hire him?"
Everyone's spirits fell again.
In the eyes of the Poisonous Insect King, White Ghost, they were nothing more than ants, how could they possibly hire him?
However, Qian Tianao was well-prepared and said with a smile, "According to the information I've gathered, the Poisonous Insect King, White Ghost has been searching for the 'Dragon Crystal Stone.' The Dragon Crystal Stone will appear in tomorrow's auction at the Dragon Mountain Ancient Tower. As long as we join forces to acquire it, then success is ours!"
Upon hearing this,
one by one, they stopped talking, their expressions turning solemn.
It had to be said.
This truly presented an opportunity!
"Alright, I agree!"
At this moment, Liang Jiuxiang's expression was intense, and ambition filled his eyes.
With him taking the lead.
Seeing this, the others also said in succession, "Agree!!"
...
In the Mu Family Courtyard.
Su Ruolan was particularly interested in rare medicinal materials, especially since Mu Jiangyue was scammed last night and spent a full ten billion collecting them, which fascinated her even more; she immersed herself in her room studying their properties.
Lord Dog had gone to arrange the auction.
With nothing of particular urgency, Qin Feng strolled casually in the courtyard.
The courtyard was built next to a lake.
He walked to the lake's edge, looked at the water, breathing the fresh air, and felt in an excellent mood.
Especially the thought of sleeping with his wife once back home made him very happy.
At this moment.
Mu Jiangyue came over.
Qin Feng turned his head to look at her.
She was wearing tight jeans, perfectly showcasing her flawless legs.
The upper half of her was a black, knee-length trench coat.
The trench coat was often open in the front, revealing a white shirt beneath.
It's just that she was too well-endowed on top.
The buttons of the shirt looked like they could pop off at any moment.
A head of wavy long hair gently swayed with the breeze coming off the lake.
Those lively eyes shone like stars.
She was truly beautiful, like an iceberg.
Qin Feng glanced at her, then awkwardly averted his gaze, saying, "It's windy here, I'll head back first."
"Hm?"
Mu Jiangyue was puzzled.
Seeing him turning to leave, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, and she couldn't help but call out to him, saying, "Mr. Qin, I didn't believe you before, that was my fault, I have already apologized; do I... really disgust you that much?"
"Not at all!"
Qin Feng blinked, not understanding what she meant.
"Then why do you reject the marriage proposal without hesitation, and now that I'm here, you're anxious to leave?" Mu Jiangyue asked.
Qin Feng felt embarrassed and replied, "I've said before, I have a wife, so of course I cannot accept the marriage proposal, and I'm leaving because..." He let out a wry smile before adding, "Because I think... you're too beautiful."
"... "
Mu Jiangyue's heart trembled slightly upon hearing this, and her eyes unintentionally revealed a trace of brightness.
What she didn't know was that Qin Feng didn't want to be alone with her not only because she was beautiful but also because Mu Jianglin was her twin. Aside from different temperaments, one being icy and efficient, the other being gentle and amiable, they were almost identical in every other way, practically the same person.
When Qin Feng saw her, he was reminded of the "Yin Yang Complementary" incident with Mu Jianglin, so it was best for him to look at her as little as possible.
"By the way, there is something, I've been meaning to discuss with you..."
Qin Feng changed the subject.
Just as he was about to speak.
At this moment, the housekeeper came over and said to them, "Miss Mu, Mr. Qin, a family meeting is about to be called, please go to the conference hall to wait."
Qin Feng was puzzled.
What was the Mu Family's family meeting, and what did they want him to do?
The two arrived at the conference hall.
Inside, it was already filled with people, all of whom were higher-ups from the Mu Family, easily over a hundred individuals!
Qin Feng, seeing the setup, thought about leaving, "I'll not join your family meeting."
Elder Mu hurried forward with an eager look on his face, "Xiao Qin, come, come, please sit down, this meeting is mainly to thank you."
Qin Feng had no choice but to sit down.
The meeting began.
Elder Mu said with a smile, "Everyone knows that Mr. Qin has saved our Mu Family's Mu Jianglin. Our Mu Family is a family that keeps its word. Not only will we offer the Moon Concealing Stone as thanks, but most importantly we intend to marry Jiangyue to him. I've gathered everyone here to set a wedding date as soon as possible."
"Yes, yes, we should settle on a date soon, to show our Mu Family's sincerity."
The others echoed in agreement.
At this time, Mu Jiangyue, hearing this, hurriedly said, "Grandfather, this marriage cannot happen."
Elder Mu's brows furrowed sharply, "What, are you thinking of reneging?"
"Our Mu Family values the word 'honor' most. What we promise to someone, we must do. Are you trying to tarnish the Mu Family's name with the stigma of being untrustworthy?"
Her eldest uncle Mu Baiyan also spoke up displeased.
Elder Mu also raised his voice, "Especially since you are the head of our Mu Family, you should be reliable with your word, not ungrateful!"
Qin Feng, watching from the side, saw they were pressuring her with their elder status and speaking coldly towards her.
He immediately understood what was going on.
Since he couldn't let them marry Mu Jiangyue off to the Qian Family, they started to be very cold to him; but since marrying her off to the Qian Family didn't work out, marrying her to him would also mean kicking her out of the Mu Family, and so they could vie for the head of the family position.
"Not like this, it's because..."
Facing everyone's accusations, Mu Jiangyue looked at Qin Feng and said, "Mr. Qin already has a family."
"Oh, we've known about that for a while now," Elder Mu waved his hand dismissively, "Just get a divorce, it's not a big deal!"
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