" Tian Heng is fine."
A Li's voice drifted softly from the side. "His memory is fine, and it's basically the same as what he said, but I just didn't expect it."
"What didn't you expect?" Shen San asked, frowning.
"Hmm, quite a complicated man," A Li sighed.
The downside of reading other people's memories is that it's like experiencing someone else's entire life. Anyone who can climb all the way to a high position is incredibly complex, and Tian Heng is no exception. From the boundless ambition of his youth, to becoming more ruthless and cunning due to the changing times, and now even having to betray his own family, his entire psychological process is extremely complex.
A Li, having experienced all of this, couldn't help but feel a lot of emotions.
"It seems he came here with a message," Shen San smiled slightly. "By showing you his memories, you'll understand the hardships he endured. If those hardships are used to succeed in this event, it will make the success all the more precious. At that point, it would be unreasonable for the master not to reward him handsomely."
A Li: "."
"You've become too pragmatic."
"I'm not even familiar with him. If it's not for personal gain, why would I have any emotional connection with him?" Shen San rolled his eyes, then added, "Aside from Tian Heng's problem, the remaining issues are quite obvious."
A Li's expression also turned serious upon hearing this. Compared to Tian Heng's betrayal, the situation with Shen Er was the bigger problem.
"Second Master wouldn't betray us," Shen Yuan said, shaking his head.
"Oh?" Shen San immediately laughed, "Why are you so sure?"
"Second Master is a man of great loyalty and affection, even more so than Seventh Master Shen."
Shen San was taken aback upon hearing this. He looked at Shen Yuan. His second brother had always been gloomy, and many people avoided him, including Shen Family own younger brother. Most of them were in awe of his second brother. He never expected that someone from this branch of the family, which had been separated from the main family for many years, would be able to understand his second brother.
Yes, although my second brother is ruthless and sometimes cruel, he is indeed the most loyal and affectionate person in the Shen Family.
"You've only been with Second Brother for a short time, and you already know he's a man of loyalty and honor?" Shen San chuckled.
Shen Yuan said calmly, "It was quite obvious to begin with."
He had spent so much effort trying to gain his family's approval. Although he was young, he had already experienced the full spectrum of human nature. It was easy to tell that Shen Er, who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, was the same person as Principal Ziyue after just a few days of getting to know him. They were people who seemed cold on the outside but were actually very warm on the inside.
A Li rolled her eyes, but she didn't refute it. She had also seen Shen Er's memories. He was a pitiful child, but also a more complicated person. She believed that Shen Er would not betray Chen Qing.
"Since it's not betrayal, there's only one possibility," Shen San said quietly, "Second Brother... was replaced."
A Li's expression changed, and almost immediately she thought of one person, " The King of Qin?"
"Who else could it be but him?" Shen San shook his head and sneered, "He's like a persistent ghost!"
"Isn't it said that any outsider entering our Jiangnan will be detected?" Shen Yuan was taken aback.
"That refers to Lord Chen Qing." Shen San curled his lip. "Not everyone has this ability. We can only sense intruders within our limited scope of duty. Just like Tian Heng, he can only sense whether there are outsiders in the West Sea."
"Moreover, even if our lord were here, he might not be able to sense the King of Qin."
"Why?" Shen Yuan was taken aback.
" The King of Qin was once one with the sovereign. Actually, I had previously suspected that the King of Qin might possess some of the divine authority that only the sovereign had. Now it seems that he did, which is why my second brother fell."
"This..." Shen Yuan frowned; this sounded very troublesome.
Shen San looked at A Li: "I'm going to fight Tian Heng for Nanyang. What I mean is, you'd better come with me."
"Why?" A Li was taken aback.
I suspect that the King of King of Qin's target is you!
"I?"
"Your abilities are too useful, but because you are inherently weak and your other abilities are restricted by the Heavenly Dao, you have become so special. However, this rule has loopholes," Shen San said in a low voice, glancing outside. "If there were something that could directly plunder other people's abilities, then you would very likely be chosen as a key target."
"Does something like plundering someone else's abilities really exist?" A Li asked doubtfully.
"Of course he does! You've forgotten, that guy named Quefeng has that ability!" Shen San said in a low voice. "To be honest, I even suspect that the Eldest Princess brought him here with the aim of capturing you, but the possibility is not high. Your abilities will be limited as long as they are not controlled by the person in power. Quefeng can take away your abilities, but the Xiao Household may not allow him to do so, otherwise he will become uncontrollable."
"The most dangerous one is the King of Qin. His master and Chen Ying have already discussed his ability with us, and Lord Ziyue has also mentioned it. After she was replaced, the King of Qin could even use some of her abilities. I suspect that the longer he is trapped inside, the more he will learn. The same will happen if you are replaced."
"I can't leave." A Li shook her head upon hearing this. " Chen Ying is unconscious. Ziyue also told me some things before she left. She is very important and cannot be lost. Only if I stay by her side can she be truly safe."
"This..." Shen San frowned immediately.
"Don't worry," A Li said quietly, gazing outside. "I've heard about his abilities too. They're just as dangerous as mine; whoever reacts first will almost always lose."
Shen San nodded. That was true. The difference in their basic abilities was huge, but it didn't matter. As long as A Li's abilities weren't discovered, no matter how good your basic abilities were, it wouldn't matter. The outcome of their battle depended on their calculations.
Both A Li's and her opponent's abilities require confirmation of the other's identity before they can be used. A Li excels at disguise and is extremely difficult to detect, so her opponent must also be disguised. Now that Wei Gongcheng is not here, we don't even know when the King of Qin will sneak in. The outcome of the battle will depend on who can outsmart whom.
Are you confident?
Shen San had some doubts. In terms of cunning, the King of Qin was probably the best in the world, while A Li's words were somewhat lacking.
"I'm no match for him in terms of cunning and scheming," A Li admitted directly. "But everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. All the years I've lived, I've been constantly mingling among different groups of people, playing different roles. That's my livelihood. If he can beat me in that area, then I'll accept it."
"Is that so?" Shen San laughed upon hearing this. That's true. Although this fox demon isn't as cunning as the other party, it's still his area of expertise. It's really hard to say who will emerge victorious.
As for whether or not to let A Li touch it herself, if there were a choice, of course it would be better to avoid it, but in the current situation there is no choice.
Now that things have come to this, it's pointless to try and save anyone. Even if she goes to Nanyang City this time, she might not be able to escape unscathed. Wei Gongcheng is unknown, her second brother is also in trouble, and her own life is uncertain. A Li really can only rely on herself now.
"Don't force yourself. If things go wrong, even if you have to give up Chen Ying, you must protect yourself first," Shen San advised.
"I understand." A Li nodded.
But deep down, he felt no panic; on the contrary, he was filled with a subtle excitement.
King of Qin!
It's time to catch up!