Chapter 133: The Chu Family Opposes

Ye Zheng spent the night on the mountaintop, deep in thought. He figured that Gu Mojian must be busy contacting the various families in private by now. Since that was the case, he would give him some time to let them prepare properly, while he headed to the Chu family to find his little friend.

Rather than wasting time gossiping with them, it was better to do something that made him happy, and spending time with his little friend was a perfect choice. If possible, he wanted to take his little friend to Tianming for a while; the air and environment there were excellent, making it a wonderful place for a visit.

"Qingxiu, I am going away for a while. You must stay well in the water and make sure you aren't caught by anyone and roasted," Ye Zheng said with a gentle smile as he looked at the grass carp in the small stream.

At the very beginning, he had intended to roast and eat the fish, but thinking that it was a life nonetheless, he had spared it. When he felt bored, he would come here to sit, occasionally bringing food for the fish, and sometimes even personally channeling a bit of spiritual energy into it.

"Ah, I’m off to see my beloved little friend. I hope you will have transformed into human form by the time I return!" He tossed some food into the water and began his descent down the mountain.

In the future, he would be coming down the mountain more often. He wondered if he would have the chance to bring his little friend to see the place where he lived, or perhaps even continue living there with his little friend.

"Fang He, stop following me. Have you finished all that work of yours?" He wasn't a shadow. Why did he always have to tag along? If he was truly that idle, he should head back to Duantian Cliff and see how Fang Hua and the others were doing.

Although there were no casualties in that incident, those few cities had been completely razed. The Yu family had truly lost their entire fortune. More than that, the Yu family had fallen from the clouds into the mud within the Three Realms; everyone looked down upon them.

Mockery, sarcasm, and insults! Those who had previously been on good terms with them began to kick them while they were down, with one person after another coming to gawk at the Yu family's misfortune. In their eyes, the Yu family was no different from the beggars beneath the city walls. Everyone felt entitled to bully and curse them—those same people who once flattered the Yu family were now trampling and oppressing them.

These fair-weather scoundrels would regret everything they had done sooner or later. The Yu family would surely rise again. As long as he, Ye Zheng, remained, the Yu family would stand before those fools once more and trample them beneath their feet.

Before leaving, Ye Zheng had asked Fang He to cast a divination. It was inauspicious!

So be it. When one already knows everything, why torment oneself? At this moment, Gu Mojian must be gathering the elites of the major families at the Gu estate, plotting how to start a rebellion and how to drag his master down from his pedestal.

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"I have looked through his study. He is under a restriction; he cannot kill, otherwise, he will be consumed by a backlash until he dies," Gu Mojian declared firmly to the crowd, even producing the ledger he had taken from Ye Zheng's study.

Those who were initially skeptical now fell silent, their eyes locked intently on the ledger in Gu Mojian's hand. If it were possible, having someone from the Gu family replace the master of the high ground would be acceptable. This person only possessed petty tricks and narrow-minded schemes, but lacked any real power—which meant that all of them had a chance to become the master of the high ground themselves.

The mere thought was exhilarating. Everyone stared at Gu Mojian’s hands with glowing eyes, hoping to get a look at the contents. If this matter were settled, they would go all out to ensure it ended quickly so they could see who would ultimately claim the prize.

"I can guarantee that everything here is true. Now, everything is ready; we only lack your collective assistance to tip the scales," Gu Mojian hid his cunning gaze, leaving only a look of sincerity.

Truly, when it came to such manipulation and exploitation of others, the Gu family was unmatched. Whether it was their ancestors or the current Gu Mojian, this skill seemed to be a genetic inheritance; everyone in the family was highly proficient at it.

"Young Master Gu, since it is settled, count the Chi family in!" The young and reckless illegitimate son of the Chi family had already firmly established his footing there.

"The Wu family will also participate. As for the personnel, we will need to screen them carefully after returning. Young Master Gu, rest assured," said the representative of the Wu family, a collateral disciple who lacked final authority and needed to consult back home.

"Our families agree as well. We will send you the list in a few days. Thank you for your efforts, Young Master Gu!" The remaining families also agreed, bowing to Gu Mojian before turning to leave.

As the illegitimate son of the Chi family and the others departed, Gu Mojian’s lips curled upward, his face twisted with irrepressible madness.

Master? So what if he is my master!

To be the master of the high ground is far better than being Ye Zheng's disciple. There is a world of difference between being the disciple of the master and being the master oneself.

"Mojian, is this reliable? Are you sure this will succeed?" The head of the Gu family and the elders felt that something was off.

Ye Zheng was such a terrifying entity. Were they all really going to gamble their futures based on a piece of information that might or might not be true? What if this news was something Ye Zheng had leaked on purpose? Wouldn't they be walking straight into a trap? It was entirely possible. And if the news were true, were they truly his match? Even if he couldn't kill, he could still severely injure everyone. Wouldn't it be impossible for them to revolt against him anyway? No matter the scenario, they had no chance of winning. Could this really work?

"Grandfather, rest assured. Not only is he unable to kill, but his cultivation will be suppressed once he leaves Wumei Mountain. At that time, his power will be barely higher than yours," Gu Mojian did not want to hear any more questioning of his decision. If he said it could be done, it would be done.

Regarding his grandfather's concerns, Gu Mojian felt only contempt. "Grandfather, I have ten percent certainty. Everything I’ve done recently has been to divert his attention." His tone remained respectful, but his downcast eyes were filled with disdain.

Faced with such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if he didn't strike, was he supposed to just watch it slip through his fingers? Those who achieve great things do not sweat the small stuff, nor should they be hesitant and indecisive.

He glanced at the ledger in his hand, handed it to his father, and walked out without looking back. He had other things to do now and couldn't waste time listening to their useless worrying.

Since he had seized the opportunity from Ye Zheng, he would prepare thoroughly for it. He would successfully obtain everything he desired, even if he had to use every means necessary!