Chapter 1730 - 1732: Set Up?
The guests and hosts were enjoying the banquet.
After drinking enough, Sao Bao started to discuss serious matters.
His expression became serious, the playful look on his face vanished, and he said, "Brother Lu, although I don’t know what happened inside the Qin Feng Secret Realm, nor what the God Slaying Alliance wants to do."
"However, the current situation isn’t favorable for you. All the major forces are targeting you, especially you and the Black Riders are of particular interest, especially Yiji Mansion. With new grudges and old scores, they are likely sharpening their knives against you!"
"I’m a businessman. Honestly, I don’t really need to say these things. As long as you plant the seed, what happens to you in the future has nothing to do with me!"
"But, I want to be your friend. When my clansmen arrive in the future, I might need to trouble you for some care, so that’s why I’m saying this!"
Lu Xiaobu nodded, understanding Sao Bao’s intention.
If the seed was planted, it might not be discovered immediately, but eventually, the truth will come out. If Sao Bao wanted to keep all his clansmen under him, they would just be wiped out in one go.
And Gourd Waist, the four cities of Lu Xiaobu, seemed to be a good place to settle down and establish a foothold.
Of course, that’s just talk for now. The specifics would have to be discussed later. Everything said here is really just to put Lu Xiaobu at ease.
"And the reason they haven’t acted now is because the matter with the God Slaying Alliance isn’t over yet. They don’t want to offend the God Slaying Alliance over this matter."
"Similarly, once you come out of the core areas and these issues are resolved, they will definitely take action!"
"This is their open conspiracy, but it’s also our preparation time to figure out how to emerge from the core without being caught by them!"
"Here’s how my plan goes..."
Sao Bao slowly explained his plan, and Lu Xiaobu just listened silently without speaking.
The plan wasn’t complicated; no matter how detailed it was, it was just a matter of Sao Bao sending people to meet him and then taking him back to Gourd Waist.
As they spoke, reaching the end...
"Brother Lu, what do you think?"
Sao Bao smiled at Lu Xiaobu.
This smile seemed full of sincerity.
He thought Lu Xiaobu would surely agree!
However, what he didn’t say was that if things went south, the people sent to save Lu Xiaobu would become the ones to kill Lu Xiaobu!
The matter of the seed couldn’t be exposed!
Then.
"No." Lu Xiaobu said calmly.
With those words, the room’s previously harmonious atmosphere suddenly became tense!
Sao Bao’s expression wasn’t looking good: "What do you mean, Brother Lu?"
"Nothing special." Lu Xiaobu wasn’t going to elaborate.
People in this world don’t use their brains much, so anyone with a bit more brains often thinks others are fools.
The Profound Frost Immortal Ginseng was a sugar-coated bullet, his own difficulties were frank and open, all meant to make Lu Xiaobu drop his guard and thereby strategize carefully!
But, to Lu Xiaobu, these tricks were a bit childish.
"Does Brother Lu have a better plan?" Sao Bao suppressed his emotions and asked.
"The plan doesn’t change, but tell me how to unlock the slave collar!" Lu Xiaobu looked at Sao Bao and said.
With those words, the already stiff room atmosphere became even colder.
"Brother Lu, you’re going too far!" Sao Bao’s voice turned cold.
Only three people could unlock the slave collars: the housekeeper of Yiji Mansion, the City Lord, and himself.
This was already at the limit of Yiji Mansion’s tolerance. If Yiji Mansion found out he passed the method, it would be an endless battle!
And now Lu Xiaobu actually wanted this!
"Think about it yourself." Lu Xiaobu didn’t say more.
He was assured.
The matter of the seed was significant. There wouldn’t be a more sure-win situation than this; missing this chance meant it was lost forever!
Thus, no matter how excessive his demands were, the other party would agree!
Sure enough!
After a long silence in the cold atmosphere, Sao Bao’s face showed a helpless smile, slightly easing the room’s tension!
"Alright, Brother Lu really has seized my lifeline!" Sao Bao smiled bitterly: "I can tell you, but this matter must not be spoken of."
"Also, this unlock method requires direct contact and can’t be done quickly. If Brother Lu plans to use it to cause chaos, that’s unrealistic!"
Sao Bao was straightforward, immediately explaining the method to unlock the collar.
Lu Xiaobu noted it down silently, then had Sao Bao bring a collar to test on, and was satisfied.
"Since it’s settled, it’s time for me to leave!" Lu Xiaobu stood up: "Pleasure working with you!"
"No farewell!" Sao Bao still had a bitter smile.
Evidently, he wasn’t pleased!
And once Lu Xiaobu left, the delicate wine glass in Sao Bao’s hand was suddenly crushed, his once smiling, helpless face replaced by a grim and twisted expression!
"Lu Xiaobu! Refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit!" Sao Bao gritted his teeth: "Come, have Lu Xiaobu watched day and night! Who he meets, who he talks to, record everything!"
"Also, notify that the rescue plan is changed. Don’t wait ’til the situation is irreparable to act; the moment he is out, once the task is confirmed completed, kill him on the spot!"
The killing intent in his voice was overwhelming.
Clearly, Sao Bao had murderous intent!
He wanted to ensure Lu Xiaobu’s destruction along with the two other outsiders, burying the unlocking method forever!
Thinking you can use this to pit me against Yiji Mansion?!
You’re overthinking it!
"Yes!"
The subordinates responded immediately!
...
Lu Xiaobu left the black market and looked back, revealing a hint of a smile—trying to plot against me? Let’s see who’s plotting against whom!
He noticed someone trailing from behind, but didn’t expose them. Instead, he led Wan Jian and Xiao Rou to the arranged inn.
After arranging for the two to rest at the inn, Lu Xiaobu opened a portal to the Blood Continent in his room.
Then, Lu Xiaobu immediately went through, and the portal disappeared.
And the moment it disappeared, Xin Lifeng, who was still at home a bit annoyed, suddenly jolted—what’s going on? How did I suddenly detect the aura of Qin Feng Secret Realm?
Could it be something happened on the other side of the portal?
Could the situation in the Blood Continent be more severe than imagined?!
He pondered, ultimately deciding to keep the news to himself!
The immediate priority was to quickly close the net and unify Gourd Island, not let other matters distract!
Blood Continent’s matters would be dealt with slowly after unification!
Lu Xiaobu, alas, Lu Xiaobu!