True acting skills, true acting skills.
The expression of the head of the Chi family changed drastically. His control of his emotions was very realistic and vivid, as if he had evolved from a little fresh meat who only knew how to act cool and handsome to a veteran actor who was full of acting.
The shock of being caught off guard, the confusion of disbelief, and the confusion of facing the wind — these were the most direct reactions a person would have after hearing such shocking news.
Then, he opened his mouth wide and clutched his clothes tightly, hissing, "What did you say?!"
This was probably the look of madness after one's hope was shattered.
His youngest son had clearly become a Sword Saint and was about to usher in the glory of having two Sword Saints. The combination of these two joys would have made the Chi family the number one Sword Saint family, surpassing the Bai family, but how could his son have died?
Fatty An's heart was as hard as iron, and he would not show any mercy to his enemies. He did not care about the pain of losing a son at all. He sneered, "I said your son is dead!"
The head of the Chi family's eyes were red, and he looked like he was going to devour someone. "Who?!
Who killed him? "
Android's lips curled into a Senran sneer. "Who?
Do you really want to know? "
"Tell me!"
"Alright!"
Fatty An smiled coldly. "In front of everyone, your son's vital energy reversed and the Imperial Army counterattacked. He was burned to ashes by the power of the Sacred Sword of Fire. Old mister, you're knowledgeable and open-minded. Tell me, who killed your son in such a way?"
The head of the Chi family's expression changed rapidly again.
His acting skills had reached a new peak.
"What, you don't dare to speak anymore?" Android calmly and ruthlessly pressed. "Why don't you say the name of the murderer?
Who would be able to cause the Saint Sword to bite back at its master?
As the saying goes, no one knows a son better than a father. As his father, you must know your son's character and aptitude better than anyone else. You must know the reason why he was able to command the Imperial Army … "
He lowered his voice and said slowly, "Therefore, when your son messed up his mission and was about to be interrogated about the name of the person who instigated him, his true qi suddenly reversed, and his sword aura backfired. Don't you know who killed him to silence him?
Mr. Chi, can I trouble you to tell me his name? "
Fear overshadowed anger, and cowardice overshadowed hatred. Under the puzzled gaze of the guest, the usually calm and composed Patriarch revealed a terrified expression and subconsciously retreated.
"What an old dog, what a family of dogs."
Fatty An smiled sinisterly. "But at least we already know the answer."
Patriarch Chi asked in a trembling voice, "What do you know?"
The Senran Android said, "Don't put on an act. Your son was instigated by someone to go to the Copper Sparrow Terrace to provoke the Shentse General who had just returned to the capital yesterday. He was reprimanded by the General for spreading rumors, slandering heroes, and taking liberties with the Sword Sage's widow on the street. He deserved to die. The General did not even point a finger at him. He only questioned the name of the person behind the scenes, and then your son was set on fire by his own holy sword."
His tone turned colder. "But just because he's dead, it doesn't mean that his sins are offset. Patriarch Chi has successfully attracted the General's attention. He will come to you personally."
Fatty An stepped forward. His small eyes, which were narrowed due to his obesity, were filled with murderous intent. He reached out and pressed his hand on Patriarch Chi's shoulder. He leaned his head closer and looked directly into Patriarch Chi's eyes. He said in a low voice, "Heaven's might is unpredictable, and the world is unpredictable. Old sir, you must cherish your life."
Patriarch Chi's expression changed again.
The theme this time was fear, the fear of unpredictable Heaven's might.
He said in a trembling voice, "I … I …"
Android patted Patriarch Chi's shoulder. The Senran's expression became gentle. "How does it feel to be roasted on a fire?
You can choose to be burned alive, just like your poor son. "
"You can also choose to commit suicide, but it doesn't matter. We're already prepared. Your son thought he was smart and attracted a lot of spectators when he started the fight. Instead, his ugly face was exposed to the world. If you die at this time, we'll let everyone know that the patriarch of the Chi family was afraid of his entire family being burned to death by the flames, so he decisively chose to commit suicide. How terrifying."
Cold sweat slid down Patriarch Chi's face.
"You have a third option."
Android said in a low voice, "If you feel hot or in pain, reach out your hand and ask for help. Ask the General for help, and he'll save you. It's not without a price. Because the Chi family has done something wrong, you have to atone for it. For example, you have to explain the karma of your son's self-immolation when he played with fire …"
Patriarch Chi's lips trembled, but he could not say anything.
"Don't worry. There's still a lot of time, and there are many ways. The General isn't in a hurry at all. It doesn't matter if you live or die, or if your entire family is burned to the ground. He has a way to deal with it."
Android reached into his pocket and took out an item. "This is your son's jade pendant, right? It reminds you of him when you see it. Keep it. After all, your son was burned to … an unrecognizable state."
Patriarch Chi took the jade pendant in a daze. His eyes were a little moist. He vaguely felt something cold from the jade pendant surging into his body. Perhaps it was just an illusion.
His son was dead.
Another one was dead.
Should he be sad?
Should he be angry?
Should he be resentful?
Yes.
But … who should he hate?
He gripped the jade pendant tightly, and a beast-like madness gathered in his eyes.
The Flying Bear Army turned Chi Lianyan's room upside down and collected a large number of letters and books. Android nodded in satisfaction. "Sorry to disturb you, Old Master Chi. We'll take our leave now."
The anger and resentment in Patriarch Chi's eyes disappeared without a trace. Fear rose in his heart again. He raised his head abruptly and said in a panic, "You … You guys …"
"What?" Android sneered. "Are you expecting us to stay and protect you?"
Old Master Chi's expression was filled with anger and fear, but he did not say anything else. He stared blankly at Android and the others leaving. Then, he sat down on the ground. His eyes flickered, and no one knew what he was thinking.
"Why did the Flying Bear Army leave?"
In a small building not far from the Chi residence, a few ordinary-looking men were watching the main entrance. They were very surprised when they saw that the Flying Bear Army who came aggressively earlier had all left.
"Boss, should we make a move?
We were just saying that the Flying Bear Army was involved in this matter and that it might be troublesome. Now that Android has left … "One of the men asked," Then we can take advantage of this opportunity to … "
"No." The leader shook his head. "This doesn't make sense. Since the Flying Bear Army is here, why did they leave?
They didn't take Crimson Sun Pine away either. Why did they leave just like that? "
He pondered for a moment and shook his head firmly. "No, it's a trap. Let's stop the operation for now. We'll go back and report to the commander. We'll let His Majesty decide on this matter!"
As he spoke, another person shouted, "Boss, look over there!"
The leader turned his head and narrowed his eyes to take a closer look. "Eh, why is it a Qing Mu catgirl and a yamen runner … I know, she must be Zhan Zhao, the one who was conferred the title of Imperial Cat. In other words …"
This strengthened his determination to stop the operation. "We have to let His Majesty know that Bao Xiren is involved too!"
"So, you still want to take the opportunity to instigate the Chi family?"
In the Copper Sparrow Pavilion, Yan Song asked, "If that's the case, why did you still want to kill them in the memorial?"
Sun Lang rolled his eyes and said, "First of all, I clearly wanted to drag Chi Lianyan to the Golden Hall for a lawsuit and cause trouble, but he suddenly played with fire and self-immolated. I lost a trump card, so I'm very angry. This is to show everyone my anger and attitude. Second of all, even if I want to instigate a rebellion, I have to put the Chi family in their place first and let them know that their status and value are not very high.
He smiled. "It doesn't matter whether the instigation is successful or not. What's important is to let His Majesty see this, see my plan, and see my intentions. That's enough."
Yan Song asked suspiciously, "Will this work?"
"Yes, of course it will. It's too useful. This is the only benefit of going against His Majesty."
Sun Lang revealed his shiny teeth. "No matter what kind of scheme you use to sow discord, it can be used openly."
Lord Yan perked up. "What do you mean?"
Sun Lang had always been very interested in imparting knowledge against His Majesty and Feudalism. He began to impart his advanced experience against His Majesty's feudal rule. "Because His Majesty is suspicious, he won't trust anyone. More importantly, because everyone knows that His Majesty is suspicious, he won't trust anyone.
"The history books are full of examples of His Majesty putting the bow away after the birds have been killed. Our Sacred Son of Heaven has also established a majestic image of a decisive killer during the Battle of Mount Dahuang."
Sun Lang smiled and said, "His Majesty will kill, His Majesty will silence, His Majesty will be ruthless, His Majesty will be mean and ignorant. These thoughts are actually engraved in everyone's heart. When something happens, they will unconsciously think of this.
"I will slowly make everyone think of this."
Sun Lang said, "Chi Lianyan's death must have been caused by His Majesty. If something happens to the Chi family, it must be His Majesty's doing as well. With such a bloody example, everyone will definitely feel uncomfortable when they think of it. When everyone remembers His Majesty's disgraceful character and dark history …"
"Then we will be able to reveal even more."
Sun Lang leisurely spread out his hands, snapped his fingers, and kicked his feet. "Step by step, we will slowly turn him into a true loner … We will sow discord among the loyal subjects, get rid of the loyal subjects, and rope in the disloyal subjects. There is still a lot of time and plenty of opportunities. I am not in a hurry at all."
Yan Song looked at him and suddenly laughed. "It seems that everything becomes simple when it comes to you, and we actually believe you."
Sun Lang turned his head and smiled. "I am just used to being more prepared."
The sound of horse hooves could be heard outside. It was an unfamiliar guest. Vaguely, there was a neutral voice calling out, feminine but with a hint of sharpness … Only the Grand Secretary would speak like this.
"Look, the anxious person is here."