A Plan to Obtain Mythological Classics in an Endless Stream
"Senior, the three Peak of Humanity who surrounded you yesterday are none other than the three Ancestor of the current King Zhennan's lineage."
Hearing Nangong Wenqing's words, Ye Jing was not surprised.
Although yesterday's battle ended as quickly as lightning, Ye Jing already knew the strength of those three Peak of Humanity very well.
Yesterday, those three possessed Peak of Humanity strength. In the entire Dali, there were only a handful of forces with such a foundation, and the King Zhennan's lineage was one of those few, naturally making them suspects.
Although Nangong Wenqing pointed out that the real culprit behind it was the King Zhennan's lineage, Ye Jing did not completely believe it.
He wasn't stupid; he knew that Nangong Wenqing wouldn't come to tell him the truth for no reason, and he could roughly guess Nangong Wenqing's purpose in coming here today.
A cold smile appeared on Ye Jing's face, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. "Nangong Wenqing, since you call me senior, you naturally know my capabilities."
"If there is even half a lie in what you just said, even if you are Hu Jie's confidant, if I want to take your life, no one in the entire Dali will be able to stop me."
After saying that, Ye Jing suddenly unleashed a powerful aura, which suppressed Nangong Wenqing who was standing to the side.
Nangong Wenqing, who originally had a refined and scholarly air, turned red instantly after feeling the powerful aura emanating from Ye Jing, as if he were carrying the weight of a thousand mountains on his back.
A look of shock flashed in Nangong Wenqing's eyes, and his heart was filled with turmoil. He knew that Ye Jing's strength was unfathomable, but he never thought that a mere wisp of this person's aura would be so terrifying.
He could tell that Ye Jing had already done his best to conceal his aura and had no intention of harming him. Otherwise, if Ye Jing had released his full power, he would have been Divine Soul instantly.
Feeling the oppressive aura dissipate, Nangong Wenqing seemed to have survived a calamity, panting heavily, his back already soaked with sweat.
Despite the Great Terror experience, Nangong Wenqing showed no sign of panic; instead, she appeared excited, her desire to win Ye Jing over growing stronger.
"Senior, if I dare to utter even the slightest lie, may my Divine Soul be annihilated and I be forever condemned to eternal damnation."
Hearing Nangong Wenqing's solemn vow, Ye Jing's surprise and doubt gradually dissipated. This person's purpose in coming here today might be to win him over, but he wouldn't be foolish enough to deliberately spread rumors. It seems that what this person said is indeed the truth.
The King Zhennan's lineage! Ye Jing's eyes flickered uncertainly. He asked himself if he had any dealings with the King Zhennan's lineage at all, and had never offended them. Why would the King Zhennan's lineage take such drastic measures?
Seemingly aware of Ye Jing's thoughts, and noticing the uncertainty in Ye Jing's eyes, Nangong Wenqing spoke at the opportune moment.
"Senior, you may not know this, but the reason why the current King Zhennan's lineage is willing to go to such lengths to eliminate you is related to the current political situation."
"Chaoju!!!"
Ye Jing let out a soft "hmm," wondering what his connection was to the current political situation in the court.
Nangong Wenqing stepped forward and continued, "Although His Majesty has inherited the throne and has the support of the major Aristocratic Clan in Jiangnan, he is still merely a puppet in the hands of the King Zhennan."
"Although your close friend is the Lord of Great Li, the entire Dali is under the control of the Prince of King Zhennan."
"But since you appeared, everything has subtly changed."
"Me! What does this have to do with me? I've always been in the Hanlin Academy and have never set foot in the imperial court. How could the court be affected by me!"
Ye Jing's eyes were full of confusion. He was just a mere Hanlin scholar who usually stayed in the Hanlin Academy. How could he possibly stir up trouble in the court?
Nangong Wenqing shook his head and said with a smile, "Senior, you're mistaken. Although you're not in the martial world, your very existence is a deadly threat to it."
"Senior, you have a very close relationship with His Majesty and are a close friend of His Majesty. Even if you are unwilling to get involved in court affairs, you have already been labeled as His Majesty's associates."
"Your unfathomable strength is already known to the current King Zhennan. If you were to side with His Majesty, His Majesty's power would greatly increase."
"This would seriously threaten the position of the King Zhennan's lineage, something the King Zhennan would absolutely not tolerate."
"Therefore, in order to eliminate this hidden danger, the King Zhennan did not hesitate to send his Third Ancestor to try to kill you. Unfortunately, he underestimated your strength, senior."
Unexpectedly, his existence was also a mistake to some people. After listening to Nangong Wenqing explain the cause and effect of the matter, Ye Jing finally understood what was going on.
A bitter smile appeared on his face; this was truly an undeserved disaster.
Seeing the bitter smile on Ye Jing's face, Nangong Wenqing felt the time was right and decided to reveal the purpose of his trip.
"Senior, you can probably tell that the King Zhennan sent out such a large force yesterday, clearly intending to take your life."
"If it weren't for your extraordinary abilities, senior, I'm afraid I would have met my demise at the hands of that King Zhennan yesterday."
"Yesterday, you killed three Ancestor of the King Zhennan's lineage, completely severing ties with King Zhennan. I'm afraid the King Zhennan will not let you off the hook now."
"I know your strength is unfathomable, and even the King Zhennan's lineage may not be able to do anything to you, but being constantly harassed by these demons and monsters is not a good thing."
"Oh, then what do you think I should do?"
Ye Jing glanced at Nangong Wenqing question knowingly.
Nangong Wenqing suppressed the joy in his eyes and said excitedly, "Senior, you and His Majesty are close friends with a deep bond. If you are willing to lend a helping hand to His Majesty, it would definitely be a win-win situation."
"With your help, His Majesty can not only shed his puppet status but also eliminate the King Zhennan's lineage."
"Senior, you dislike being disturbed by worldly affairs. If His Majesty can truly secure his position Lord of Great Li, with His Majesty in power, no one in Dali will disturb your secluded life."
Nangong Wenqing just now were like a wake-up call, waking Ye Jing up.
Previously, he only wanted to stay quietly in the Hanlin Academy and didn't want to get involved in worldly affairs. Although he knew that Hu Jie might be a puppet, he only thought about saving Hu Jie's life at a critical moment and didn't want to get involved.
But Nangong Wenqing had just reminded him that if Hu Jie could truly secure his position Lord of Great Li, then the entire Dali would be under Hu Jie's control.
He urgently needs Mythological Classics. If Hu Jie can truly secure his position Lord of Great Li, with just one decree from Hu Jie, Mythological Classics from all over Dali will likely be sent to the palace overnight.
Even if he couldn't comprehend the Divine Ability within these Mythological Classics, similar Mythological Classics also circulated among the countries Dali.
As the Lord of Great Li, acquiring these Mythological Classics is as simple as issuing a single word.
This is far more efficient than him searching alone! If Hu Jie can truly secure his position Lord of Great Li, he will likely have a continuous stream of Mythological Classics to draw upon.