HCB Chapter 1217 Obeying Orders
Chapter 1217 Obeying Orders
Jiang Xiaochuan subconsciously reached out and took the bracelet, pondering to himself.
The thing that Zhuge Canglan was referring to that could cause restlessness within his body was naturally Yin energy.
Jiang Xiaochuan knew all too well how troublesome the Yin energy was, whether it was the Yin energy generated when cultivating the Immortal and Demonic Seals or the Yin energy absorbed from Lao Liu.
This bracelet can actually suppress yin energy to a certain extent, which shows that it is extremely precious.
However, things are not that simple.
Once he uses this bracelet to suppress the Yin energy generated by the Immortal-Demon Synergy, he will face a thorny problem: he will be unable to continue cultivating the Blood Fiend Technique.
After all, there is a natural restraining relationship between Yin energy and Blood Fiend Technique.
However, if the Yin energy is left unchecked, Jiang Xiaochuan is always worried, fearing that he will eventually be corrupted by the Yin energy and become a demon controlled by it.
In fact, given the current precarious situation...
Jiang Xiaochuan has made up his mind to improve his strength at all costs in order to deal with any potential dangers.
In this way, the bracelet became a hot potato, putting him in a dilemma.
"What? You don't like it?"
Seeing Jiang Xiaochuan's expression of being unable to enjoy the food, Zhuge Canglan was so angry that he blew his beard and glared at him.
The Zhuge family had been in business for hundreds of years, so naturally they had countless treasures.
However, this bracelet is definitely a high-end item among all the treasures.
There are very few items in the entire Zhuge family that can compare to it.
If it weren't for Zhuge Mingyue's persistent pleas, how could he have been willing to give away such a treasure?
But with Jiang Xiaochuan in this state, Zhuge Canglan was almost about to lose his temper.
"I am deeply grateful for your generous gift, senior."
Seeing that Zhuge Canglan seemed about to lose his temper, Jiang Xiaochuan quickly put the bracelet on his wrist with a smile.
Instantly, a warm and gentle aura enveloped his entire body.
The absorbed Yin energy didn't cause much of a reaction, but the Yin energy generated by the Immortal and Demonic Seal did feel somewhat suppressed, though the effect was minimal.
Sure enough, to suppress this Yin energy to almost nothing, Jiang Xiaochuan would need the Three Blood Vine, he sighed inwardly.
"Humph."
Seeing that Jiang Xiaochuan was somewhat sensible, Zhuge Canglan sat back down and got straight to the point: "You kid, do you know why I'm here?"
Seeing that the other party had finally steered the conversation on the right track, Jiang Xiaochuan also put away his smile and said carefully, "Could it be that I am fortunate enough to become a pawn of the Zhuge family and join forces with them to deal with the Huangfu family?"
"piece?"
Zhuge Canglan was clearly surprised that Jiang Xiaochuan thought so little of him, and couldn't help but laugh.
"...Don't play dumb."
Zhuge Canglan bluntly stated, "Your own strength is no less than that of the early Nirvana Realm. Add to that Feng boy and all the Grandmasters under your command, and even the foundations of top-tier families are not necessarily deeper than yours."
"As far as I know, the Sun family, which has always been dependent on my Zhuge family, is far inferior to you."
"The Sun family?"
Jiang Xiaochuan instantly thought of Sun Zhengyan's hypocritical face.
That guy is like a venomous snake; he'll be a menace sooner or later. Even if I let him go, he'll still feel uneasy and will definitely try every means to eliminate me once he gets the chance.
Jiang Xiaochuan thought to himself: It would be better to destroy the Sun family first and then use the pills to win back their family's offerings.
In this way, not only will their own strength increase, but they will also have a better chance of defeating the Huangfu family...
"Don't get any funny ideas, kid."
Seeing Jiang Xiaochuan's expression shift slightly, Zhuge Canglan immediately reminded him, "Sun Zhengyan is nothing to fear, but his wife comes from the Liu family, a unique family among first-tier families. If the two families join forces, you will surely die without a burial place."
Zhuge Canglan had long heard about the feud between Jiang Xiaochuan and the Sun family.
He deliberately mentioned the Sun family to remind Jiang Xiaochuan not to act rashly.
Previously, he could disregard whether Jiang Xiaochuan lived or died.
But now, the other party is indeed qualified to be a sharp weapon in his hands to deal with the Huangfu family. Wouldn't it be a pity to use up all his resources?
"Senior is too kind. I am a very magnanimous person. I have long forgotten about the grudges of the Sun family."
While saying this, Jiang Xiaochuan was secretly planning to build his own intelligence network as soon as possible.
Otherwise, if you recklessly navigate the murky waters of the capital, you might find yourself in danger without even realizing it.
"You little rascal, you really know how to flatter yourself."
Amused and exasperated by Jiang Xiaochuan's words, Zhuge Canglan changed the subject, "Don't try to use the excuse that you're just a pawn and stay out of it, leaving the Huangfu family for me to deal with alone."
"As far as I know, you recently severely injured a member of the Huangfu family's collateral branch in front of everyone."
"Although this matter has not been publicized, it is already common knowledge within aristocratic circles. The prestige of the Huangfu family has been ruthlessly trampled underfoot by you."
"Based on my understanding of that kid Huangfu Jingzhai, if you don't submit when the agreed deadline arrives, he will definitely make you suffer a terrible death."
"Therefore, dealing with the Huangfu family is more urgent for you than for me."
"There is no one among us who is anyone's pawn; it's just a matter of each taking what they need. You'd better be clear about that."
Unexpectedly, Zhuge Canglan actually treated him as an equal, which undoubtedly showed that his current power was indeed not to be underestimated.
More importantly, it seems that the Zhuge family has no one to rely on when dealing with the Huangfu family.
Indeed, the situation in the capital was complex and volatile. Even the six major families were walking on thin ice and living in constant fear of danger, while the smaller families below them were struggling to survive in the cracks.
To protect their families, they'll do anything. They're like weather vanes, switching sides constantly, depending on one family today and another tomorrow. They're not trustworthy at all.
Jiang Xiaochuan, however, is different. He has become a mortal enemy of the Huangfu family, which is perfect for him to rely on the Zhuge family.
Otherwise, there are many families that are more powerful than Jiang Xiaochuan and are showing goodwill towards the Murong family.
Zhuge Canglan wouldn't have rushed over to discuss cooperation immediately after learning that the people from Shenglong Boxing Arena had submitted to Jiang Xiaochuan.
Jiang Xiaochuan couldn't help but think of the barely suppressed anger Huangfu Jingzhai displayed when he met him at Dingyun Palace.
Clearly, Huangfu Jingzhai's hatred for him was even deeper than Zhuge Canglan had described.
Having figured this out, Jiang Xiaochuan put away his joking attitude and said seriously, "Senior, I have absolutely no intention of standing by and watching. As long as the Huangfu family can be destroyed, everyone in Tenglong will obey your orders."
Aligning with the Zhuge family now would only benefit him. With their resources and intelligence, he would have a greater chance of defeating the Huangfu family. Naturally, Jiang Xiaochuan wouldn't just go through the motions.
"Good, you're not so bad at knowing when to back down."
A satisfied smile appeared on Zhuge Canglan's face as he picked up his teacup and took a sip.
But the smile didn't last more than two seconds before it faded, and his brows furrowed again.