Indestructible God King - Chapter 141.2

Chapter 141.2 The Thoughtful Wang Ke (2/2)

Zhu Hongyi took a deep breath and said, “Zi Bufan, I volunteered to help Wang Ke! I was the one who built up the Great Qing Empire! Now the Wang Clan will take over the Great Qing Empire. You shouldn’t be interfering any longer!”

“Me? I shouldn’t be interfering? Why? Why would I do that?” Zi Bufan asked with a stare.

“There is no ‘why,’” Zhu Hongyi answered with a frown, “As long as I am alive, the Zi Clan in the Mortal Zone will never occupy the Qing Capital. That’s all!”

“Zhu Hongyi, you came all this way just to oppose me?” Zi Bufan raged. The two were about to explode into a fight. Once he saw this, Wang Ke sensed danger. Zhu Hongyi, are you sure you are trying to solve the problem?

“Parlor Lord Zi, please calm down. Parlor Lord Zhu is doing this for your own good!” Wang Ke said to persuade her.

“Hmm?” Both Zhu Hongyi and Zi Bufan were astonished after hearing that. The former had a doubtful look on his face. Why is it for Zi Bufan’s good?

Wang Ke continued explaining, “Think about it. Is being an emperor in the Mortal Zone that desirable? The Parlor Lord doesn’t want you to repeat his mistake. Look at the Zhu Clan! It used to be so prosperous, but only Zhu Yan remains since they focused on reigning over the empire. And now the clan is completely gone in the mortal realm because Zhu Yan became a demon! It’s gone! Look at your Zi Clan now. It’s flourishing because it isn’t minding the empire, and is now able to fight for control over the empire again! Parlor Lord Zhu can’t bear to see your Zi Clan end up without heirs!”

Zhu Hongyi: “…………………………!”

Zi Bufan: “……………………..!”

Zhu Yan’s face blackened after such words. Damn you. Why’d you bring me into this conversation?

Wang Ke continued with his honeyed persuasion, “That’s why there’s a saying: empires change like the water flows, but clans withstand change like forged iron! It’s not about the short term honor or shame, but about survival! The one who survives lives up to his ancestors’ expectations. To live on equates to being responsible toward the clan! Parlor Lord Zhu is concerned for you! Parlor Lord Zi, don’t you see it?”

Zhu Hongyi frowned. When was I concerned for her?

Wang Ke continued, “Besides, look at your ancestral nephew. None of the immortal sects interfered, yet he’s already been losing battles one left and right, even with your help. This more than shows that he’s incapable for such a task! Do you want someone subpar to reign over the empire? You’re not helping him; you’re actually harming him! You don’t have to look far for a living example. Look at Zhu Yan; he too is an incapable man; what did he do after taking the throne? He killed all his close relatives, and now he lost his empire! Why did that happen? Because he couldn’t guard the empire given to him! He will destroy it with his own doings! Parlor Lord Zhu could not bear to see your relatives go through such suffering!”

Zhu Yan’s face could not be any blacker. Damn you! Don’t use me as a cautionary tale!

Too bad for him, though, because he was quite the prominent sample to pick and learn from. Even Zi Bufan became instantly doubtful of her ancestral nephew.

Wang Ke persisted, “So that’s why! A useless general will tire out all his armies until they die! Look at your ancestral nephew. If he himself can’t do it, what else can he do? If he can’t take the throne with hired Innate Stage fighters, will he start asking for Golden Core helpers? In any case, he still thinks that none of them are enough; he asked for your help, Parlor Lord Zi! You, an Astral Infant cultivator! Someone as busy and prestigious as yourself! How many things do you have to deal with on a daily basis? Still, you had to overwork yourself for an incapable descendant! It’s unacceptable! Sometimes our defeats aren’t caused by godlike opponents but by our useless comrades! He has yet to unify the empire, and has already asked you to step in to solve his problem. Wait until he takes over the throne and encounters all sorts of manmade and natural disasters; he will surely tire you out! Parlor Lord Zi, Parlor Lord Zhu can’t convey these words to you, but I had to say it! Your actions will harm your ancestral nephew! Even if you helped him for now, you can’t help him forever! Parlor Lord Zhu means well!”

Zi Bufan: “……………………..!”

Zhu Hongyi: “…………………………!”

Zi Bufan looked at Zhu Hongyi with a frown. “Zhu Hongyi, do you really think this way?”

The latter had a hesitant look on his face before staring at Wang Ke. Bullsh*t. I have never thought of that before! You’re just putting me on the spot!

Wang Ke’s persuasion continued, “Parlor Lord Zi, the battle between your ancestral nephew and my clan members… Let these young ones settle it themselves! You’re already entangled in many things as it is; just give him some money to spend and that’ll be enough. No one would mind if your ancestral nephew could rule the empire. But if he’s incapable… Is he really going to ask you, an Astral Infant cultivator, to conquer the empire on his behalf? The righteous sects would also join the fight under those conditions; wouldn’t that cause another big war between the righteous and demonic factions? Your ancestral nephew would be in a more dangerous position! He’s already a grown man; you should learn to let go! I can’t promise much, but this I can: if your ancestral nephew fails and backs down in this campaign, my Wang Clan will ensure that his entire clan enjoys wealth and prosperity. What do you say?”

Zi Bufan looked toward Zhu Hongyi after hearing that.

“Parlor Lord Zhu,” Wang Ke urged anxiously, “You have to say something; you agreed to help, but you said nothing in the end. This is making things quite difficult for me!”

Zhu Hongyi looked at Wang Ke with a black face. You’ve already said everything. What else do you expect me to say?

“Zi Bufan, whatever Wang Ke said, I agree! You should stop now! You’ll end up as a laughingstock if you keep on causing a ruckus!” Zhu Hongyi warned.

“Humph, a laughingstock? I want to see who would dare laugh! Zhu Hongyi, I’m supporting my ancestral nephew, not just for the sake of conquering the empire. You know what I want!” Zi Bufan said.

“Zi Bufan! Don’t cross the line!” the man warned with a frown.

Wang Ke looked at them in surprise. Could it be that Zi Bufan wants Zhu Hongyi to be her man? He would never agree, though. At least he wouldn’t dare to act openly, would he?

Wang Ke walked closer to Zi Bufan and said in a soft voice, “Parlor Lord Zi, the private matters between you two can be settled in private. That will increase the likelihood of your success!”

He added softly, “Parlor Lord Zhu, I can only trouble you now. Worry not; I will never leak this secret between the two of you! I have a clean bedroom ready for you in the palace. No one has lived there before! I’ve prepared it especially for you! You two can go there and talk things over!”

The latter’s face twitched in annoyance. You want me to sacrifice my body for your benefit? Damn! You are nuts!

“Parlor Lord Zi, there’s also a hot spring inside the room. You can enjoy it together with Parlor Lord Zhu. Why not the two of you relax a little in the hot spring and then try talking things out again! That bedroom has a huge bed too! And good soundproofing!” Wang Ke said to Zi Bufan, still going softly about it.

The latter looked at Wang Ke with widened eyes. Hot spring? Bedroom? With a big bed? Good soundproofing?

“Enough, Wang Ke; you should stop now. What Zi Bufan wants is the draconic ley line sealed under the Qing Capital. It’s got nothing to do with what you’re thinking!” said Zhu Hongyi as he corrected Wang Ke with a stare.

“Ah? It’s not?” Wang Ke’s face froze

But Zi Bufan chuckled and said, “Hehehehe, actually… Wang Ke’s suggestion works for me!”

Zhu Hongyi gave her an annoyed look.