Li Kaifu Rises (1)

Perhaps Ye Qingcang's provocation tactic wasn't very clever.

But it's enough for Li Kai.

The so-called "treating the symptoms" approach.

The key is to treat the symptoms.

"As for your face... to be honest, it's not impossible to restore it to its original appearance." Ye Qingcang smiled calmly, raised his hand, wiped away the powder from his cheeks caused by his previous makeup, then, with Han Fei five Zi Nu interlocked, he completely flattened his face, making it twisted like a piece of clay, a Startled Salamander sight. He even maintained this shape as he spoke, "To put it bluntly, a person's bones and Wei Zhuang can be altered at will. As long as you reach a certain level, you can access this power... There are drawbacks, just like I didn't mold myself into a handsome man. Maintaining physical distortion for a long time will further deepen the distortion of the soul, to the point of entering the annihilation stage at the soul level. But that's too far away for you. Anyway, all you need to know is that restoring your original appearance won't distort your soul, because that's how you originally looked... But I still suggest you carry out the mission in your current form. As for the reason for the suggestion... why don't you guess?"

Li Kai subconsciously fell into deep thought.

The methods Ye Qingcang displayed.

It has nothing to do with martial arts anymore.

It can be said that it involves legends of gods, ghosts, immortals, and demons.

Having had no way to seek revenge and having wandered the Jianghu for many years, he was very clear about his own value after finally finding this path.

To put it bluntly, his value lies in the Ninth Young Master.

He had no doubt that this god-like being could kill Ji Wuye and also help the Ninth Young Master in front of him ascend the throne.

However, why this god-like being doesn't do this, is it related to the rule in many folk tales that gods should not interfere with human affairs? At present, he cannot be sure, nor does he want to be sure, because knowing too much is not necessarily a good thing!

His only goal was revenge!

This god-like being gave him the opportunity to fulfill his long-cherished wish, and even more so, gave him hope for the future!

Therefore, he should be clear about his own position!

I can't fathom what this being is thinking!

However, since this being had asked such a question, he would naturally listen and consider the reasons, even if his thoughts still had some shortcomings. "In my opinion, this appearance is both a disgrace and a source of shame... It's good to keep this appearance, so that I can always remember that before I killed Liu Yi, there were more than five thousand brothers whose lives were on my shoulders... Only by avenging these grievances can I be qualified to restore my original appearance, because for me, restoration means rebirth, means that I have not let them down, and that I can continue my life openly and honestly... I wonder if this is your intention?"

"Brother Han?"

"Miss Zi Nu".

"Brother Wei Zhuang."

What do you think?

Ye Qingcang calmly manipulated people's hearts.

Wei Zhuang did not speak.

Because he doesn't like discussing these kinds of things.

Zi Nu had considered the second point, though she hadn't originally intended to speak of it because Li Kai's answer was quite brilliant. However, considering Ye Qingcang's question, she still offered her opinion. "Keeping this appearance is to let General Li Kai see people's hearts... Liu Yi's wife is General Li Kai's lover. After many years apart, she has become the mistress of his enemy. Whether she will despise General Li Kai is still unknown. Physical appearance may be cheap, something Young Lord Ye can easily change, but people's hearts determine everything... Speaking of which, I'd like to ask General Li Kai: If that Madam Hu doesn't despise your current appearance, then would you despise her for becoming the mistress of your enemy?"

Even if she dislikes my current appearance.

"I won't blame her."

Li Kai shook his head.

To be honest, those who can reach the position of Army Commandant are no ordinary people.

Or be like Liu Yi.

Ruthless.

Either be like Li Kai.

Extremely masculine.

His explanation was this. "At the time, she was already pregnant, which is why I dared to use the phrase 'secretly pledging my life to her.' If it were just sweet talk, it might not be anything more than a fling, but I believe no mother would joke about her child... Therefore, I was not only an irresponsible lover and husband, but also an irresponsible father... And for her to survive under those circumstances, with the Fire Rain Manor destroyed, even if I didn't want to see it, I had to admit... giving herself to another man was the best way, because in this chaotic world, without a man's protection, her fate might not just be an unhappy one, but possibly being kidnapped and tortured to death... Therefore, since I failed to fulfill my responsibilities as a husband and father, I have no right to demand her fidelity, nor any right to shift some of my mistakes onto her... After all, I broke my promise first!"

"It seems you haven't been blinded by hatred yet."

"It's a man."

Wei Zhuang gave a very bland response.

But anyone who knows Wei Zhuang knows the weight of those two sentences.

Han Fei clapped his hands and sighed, "Since that's the case, then I'm relieved. Although you're not a good father or a good husband, as you said before... at least you can distinguish between responsibilities. In folk terms, you're a man!"

"As for the third layer of purpose..."

Ye Qingcang spoke up, interjecting.

But before he could finish his sentence...

Han Fei interrupted him helplessly, "Um... Brother Ye, let's discuss something... Could you change your appearance back? You look really awkward. Although we're not disgusted by you, and Hong Lian isn't here, it just doesn't look right to you!"

"Fine, fine, you're such a busybody..."

Ye Qingcang sighed.

The crushed bones and flesh instantly rebounded.

Immediately, it was set.

It has returned to its previous state.

Zi Nu, standing to the side, chuckled and offered a way out, "Only Ninth Young Master dares to say that to you. Actually, I'm not afraid you'll be angry; I wanted to say it just now, but I was afraid you'd overthink it, so I had Ninth Young Master take the lead... Anyway, who doesn't like ugliness more than beauty?"

"Wow, it's only been a few days!"

"A week?"

"Is that all there is to it?"

"Without realizing it, you two have even developed a tacit understanding, like a husband and wife working in perfect harmony?"

Ye Qingcang leaned back.

It's a bit exaggerated.

It's obvious he's joking.

Then, he winked at Han Fei, half-teasing and half-helping, saying, "Not bad, you're fast and decisive. I didn't realize... Anyway, don't let such a good girl like Miss Zi Nu down, or don't blame Wei Zhuang and me for beating you up. We're all from Quicksand, and frankly, your identity as the Minister of Minister of Justice is useless here!"

"Hey, hey, hey, revenge's done!"

"So you're starting to get revenge on me, aren't you?"

"All I did was call you 'brother-in-law' twice in front of Hong Lian, is that enough for you to slander me like this... You haven't even acknowledged Zi Nu yet!"

"I'm warning you, don't try to set us up!"

"My relationship with Miss Zi Nu is only good because there are many girls at the Zilan Pavilion... For a man, life isn't complete without wine and women!"

"Over time..."

"I've become a familiar face."

"Anyway, don't play matchmaker."

Han Fei waved his hand, trying to cover up the truth.

To say that he had no feelings for Zi Nu at all.

That's pure nonsense.

He himself didn't believe what he said.

Of all the women he had ever met, Zi Nu gave him the best feeling. This goodness was reflected in every aspect. For example, in terms of appearance, Zi Nu's face and figure were exactly what he wanted. They also shared similar interests. Zi Nu liked Jing Jing life, liked purple clothes, and enjoyed fine wine and food, which were exactly what he also liked. In addition, they had similar temperaments. In short, they got along very well. Even though they had only known each other for about a week, that week was enough for them to develop a tacit understanding and even be able to guess each other's plans.

Although the guess wasn't very accurate.

But nine times out of ten, you'll get a pretty good chance of getting it right.

It is still a very incredible phenomenon.

If he had to choose from all the women, Han Fei admitted that he would choose Zi Nu. After getting to know a woman as thoughtful as Zi Nu, all the other women seemed like just ordinary people with their own strengths and weaknesses in appearance. Once this intellectual resonance was established, they became soulmates.

Moreover, Zi Nu herself is a normal person.

The two of them don't actually need to be soulmates.

If it develops well.

He and Zi Nu might actually end up together.

But at this critical juncture, it has to be said that talking about feelings is too extravagant. At least Ji Wuye is brought down, he will not consider matters of the heart, because feelings are bound to affect his judgment.

Let's just say that.

If he and Zi Nu were together now.

So, one day in the future, Zi Nu will encounter danger.

In theory, Zi Nu could escape danger using her own strength.

But he was still worried.

It stems from a boyfriend's distrust of his girlfriend.

So, what should he do?

Or, to put it another way, would he hesitate if he took a step back?

The answer is definitely yes!

This could very well become a weakness!

The flaw that caused the Quicksand to collapse!

So, as things stand now, both he and Zi Nu Zi Nu understand the stakes involved, and they have both tacitly guessed each other's feelings. But Zi Nu of them are rational people, so they have tacitly chosen to entrust this relationship to the future.

If they manage to bring down Ji Wuye in the future.

He will pursue Zi Nu.

And if they fail in the future.

For the one who survives by chance, they will have more choices. At least they won't be trapped by this unspoken relationship for the rest of their lives, nor will they be influenced by this bond to do anything irrational. Even if it's out of loyalty to their teammates, a painstakingly planned revenge is better than a rash act of suicide.

Therefore, Zi Nu also spoke up tacitly.

Let's move on from this topic.

At the same time, he smiled and said, "Ninth Young Master is the son of a noble family, while I come from a place of pleasure and am inherently impure. How could I possibly hope for love, let alone expect Ninth Young Master to give me his love... Moreover, compared to all this, I can't let go of the sisters in the Zilan Pavilion. They are all unfortunate people, and my only flaw might be my soft heart towards them... Alright, alright, let's get back to the point. Could you elaborate on the third point that Young Lord Ye just mentioned?"

When it comes to matters of the heart, too much advice is always better than too little.

Ye Qingcang only briefly shipped this couple.

He's not a bad person; he's the kind who can't resist beautiful women.

His collecting desires weren't that great.

Moreover, to be honest, I really like Zi Nu.

The kind of person who abandons all moral principles.

He could easily return to Douluo Continent and use forbidden Alchemy again to create a Zi Nu, just like he created Violet back then.

But does this make sense?

Is he prepared to take responsibility for a Goddess of Life?

To paraphrase a certain swordsman, Muzan, what do you take Goddess of Life for?

Therefore, compared to rampant desires.

He yearns for freedom.

Love that comes from freedom.

A destiny that came from freedom.

A free and unrestrained emotional state.

This can also be summarized as: unrestrained!

Because when two people are together, it's not to torture each other; they're either sticking together for warmth or to make each other happy!

Therefore, just as he sees a vase but doesn't intentionally smash it, the desire to destroy is instinct, while appreciation is rational!

Humans are beasts.

But it is superior to wild beasts.

Not entirely acting on instinct.

It is an important criterion for distinguishing between humans and wild animals.

However, respect is one thing.

It is important to know when to stop in everything.

Ye Qingcang didn't say anything more, but looked at Li Kai beside him and smiled, "You're right about the first point. As for the second point, Brother Han Fei added to it, which is also correct. As for the third point, it's an opportunity for you to collect evidence. Because after you kill Liu Yi, you will be interacting with your former lover as Liu Yi. Your biggest flaw lies precisely with this former lover. Because she spends every day with Liu Yi, she will definitely realize the difference between you and Liu Yi in a short time. After all, there are always some things that can't be found out, such as whether their daily conversations are full of hostility or just business." Or perhaps sweet words... You can use Liu Yi's face to see how your former lover treats Liu Yi, because how she treats you next will reflect how she has treated Liu Yi all these years... Furthermore, if her identity is exposed, based on her reaction to Liu Yi, you should be ruthless enough to make some decisions. To put it bluntly, if she yields to Liu Yi, then even if you don't kill her, locking her up is necessary. I hope you understand the priorities of these matters—whether it's a reckless suicide pact or assisting Brother Han Fei in changing this world... Besides, you don't necessarily have to kill her!"

"Please rest assured!"

"Please rest assured, Ninth Young Master!"

"I can still distinguish between business and personal matters!"

"If I have done anything to wrong her."

"After I succeeded, I will repay her with my life."

"But before it's done."

"I promise I will not let personal matters interfere with my public duties!"

"Our ancestors are above!"

"My descendant Li Kai hereby swears!"

Li Kai knelt on one knee, his tone serious and solemn.