Heh.
A playful smile appeared on Ye Cangtian's face. The other party had tried to get something for nothing earlier.
Now, he was being given another empty promise. He saw through the other party's intentions at a glance.
The so-called generous gift was merely a phrase, sounding pleasant enough.
If he were to truly kill Meng Nan for them and help the other party ascend to the position of Peak Master, then this so-called generous gift would likely be an empty promise.
The reason was simple: Snow Peak's strength was not weak. At that time, if Hou Qing used the threat of mutual conflict, it would be difficult to claim this generous gift.
Hou Qing must have thought of these things, which was why he dared to make such promises so unscrupulously.
This...
Feeling the smile in Ye Cangtian's eyes, Hou Qing suddenly felt a chill, as if he had been seen through.
"Hou Qing, do you think you can get a Heavenly-rank expert to act with just a few words?"
"Compared to your empty words, I prefer tangible benefits."
Ye Cangtian's voice came, and Hou Qing's expression changed. The other party's words clearly indicated that he had guessed his thoughts.
After a moment of silence, Hou Qing stepped forward and said, "Mr. Ye, our cooperation is a mutually beneficial matter. As you know, even if you don't make a move against Meng Nan, Meng Nan will make a move against you!"
Hmph!
Ye Cangtian snorted lightly and smiled, "I am a very magnanimous person. If Meng Nan makes a move against me, I will try my best to resolve the enmity between us."
This...
As the words fell, Hou Qing fell silent. He understood the other party's meaning.
The so-called resolving of enmity, to put it bluntly, meant that Ye Cangtian would spare Meng Nan's life.
In this case, Meng Nan would still be the Peak Master of Snow Peak, and he would have no chance at all.
Thinking this, he quickly said, "Mr. Ye, your actions of harming others without benefiting yourself are immoral!"
Hou Qing's anger instantly flared up.
It was said that the hatred of a master's murder was irreconcilable and not so easily resolved. Moreover, Meng Nan was exceptionally stubborn and would not let go of this hatred.
This meant that even if Ye Cangtian spared Meng Nan, Meng Nan would not give up on revenge.
Meng Nan would not only continue to seek revenge but would also continue to occupy the position of Peak Master, hindering his grand plans. How could this not make him furious?
Looking at the furious Hou Qing, Ye Cangtian sneered and slowly said, "I didn't want to get involved in Snow Peak's mess in the first place. It was you who insisted on finding me, and you even treated me like a monkey.
So, give me a reason why I should help you!"
Uh!
With that sentence, Hou Qing was rendered speechless.
After a moment of silence, he took out a Qiankun bag from his person and threw it directly to Ye Cangtian.
Then, he gritted his teeth and said, "This is all my possessions. I only beg you to kill Meng Nan!"
Hou Qing's actions were out of desperation. He was the one who had deceived first, so he could not blame the other party for turning his back on him.
To appease the other party's anger, he could only offer all he had. After all, if his possessions were gone, he could slowly accumulate them again.
Moreover, after becoming the Peak Master, accumulating some rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures would not be difficult.
On the other side, Ye Cangtian glanced at the Qiankun bag. Inside, there were nothing more than some pills, rare ores, and a few ordinary weapons.
Nothing caught his attention.
Heh heh.
The next moment, Ye Cangtian laughed and said lightly, "There are only some trash items inside. You can tell me yourself, which one can catch the eye of a Heavenly-rank expert?"
This...
Hou Qing was once again speechless. He knew his own possessions well.
It wasn't that he accumulated little in normal times, but after the battle with Meng Nan, to save his life, he had offered most of his savings.
Otherwise, how could Meng Nan have easily spared him?
Thinking this, Hou Qing looked at Ye Cangtian and said awkwardly, "Mr. Ye, I know these are far from enough to ask you to act, but this is truly all I have!
How about you consider these as a deposit? After the matter is settled, I will offer a generous gift... "
Hou Qing stated that as long as he became the Peak Master, he could open Snow Peak's treasury, and at that time, he would definitely keep his promise.
Hmph!
Listening to Hou Qing's words, Ye Cangtian snorted and said, "I don't know anything about Snow Peak's treasury. Who knows what's in there?"
After a pause, Ye Cangtian continued, "How about this, these promises are exchanged for me to act for you once. As for whether Meng Nan can die, it depends on your and his destiny!"
"Deal!"
Hou Qing agreed without hesitation.
He knew in his heart that achieving this result was already quite remarkable.
Besides, as long as Ye Cangtian made a move, Meng Nan would surely not have an easy time. Even if he didn't die, he would be seriously injured.
At that time, it would not be difficult for him to kill the other party.
Seeing that the other party had agreed, Ye Cangtian said lightly, "I believe you will choose a very good opportunity to strike."
Hearing this, Hou Qing nodded solemnly.
He understood what the other party meant. The other party could help him act once, but he did not want to cause any trouble.
This coincided with his plan.
After all, Meng Nan was currently the Peak Master of Snow Peak, and he had submitted to him. This was different from the previous situation.
Previously, it was two people competing for the position of Manor Lord, and there was no right or wrong.
But now that he had submitted, making a move against Meng Nan was equivalent to insubordination.
Don't forget, Meng Nan had spared his life!
Therefore, if this matter were to spread, his reputation would be greatly affected, and many people in Snow Peak would not be convinced by him.
Thus, even if he made a move, it had to be very discreet.
Thus, the two parties reached an agreement. Ye Cangtian was silent for a moment and then said, "Now you can tell me about Meng Nan's plans, right?"
Hearing this, Hou Qing nodded and said, "Meng Nan originally planned to join forces with Misty Rain Tower, but the attitude of the Misty Rain Tower Master is currently unclear, so it is not ruled out that Meng Nan will contact other peak forces!"
Mm.
Ye Cangtian nodded, agreeing with Hou Qing's statement.
Thinking this, he said, "Tell me, if Misty Rain Tower does not support him, which peak force will he choose?"
He asked this naturally with a purpose, mainly to see how the news of the Hidden Organization and Blazing Fire Courtyard joining forces to destroy the Five Poisons Sect had spread.
If the news had not yet spread, then perhaps it could be used for something else.
"I don't know."
On the other side, Hou Qing frowned and slowly shook his head.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian understood. At least the other party did not know that he had joined forces with the two major forces to destroy the Five Poisons Sect.
Thinking this, he did not intend to reveal it and instead said, "In that case, I will wait for your news. This is our secret contact method, remember it."
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian took out a small booklet and threw it directly to Hou Qing.
After all, before coming here, he had already discussed that Hou Qing would seek his cooperation, so he had prepared these in advance.
Hou Qing caught the booklet, then nodded, and his figure disappeared into the night.
...
Early morning.
The streets were filled with noisy sounds, waking Ye Cangtian from his sleep.
After a simple tidy-up, Ye Cangtian opened the window and looked outside.
He saw musicians playing wind and string instruments, followed by a group of people in red armor, looking like a wedding procession.
Among them, a man riding a black warhorse, walking at the forefront, waving to the onlookers, was recognized by Ye Cangtian at a glance.
Was it not the future dean of the Blazing Fire Courtyard, Ye Zhengxian?
"Hmph, this brat, he clearly said that after destroying the Five Poisons Sect, he would come to Dragon City to meet up, but he came straight here. He really deserves a beating!"
Upon seeing Ye Zhengxian, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but snort. Then, a faint smile appeared on his face.
This brat Ye Zhengxian was quite good. With him around, he also had a reliable ally.
It was better than others coming, as others might be swayed by benefits and threats, making it difficult to make a choice.
Cough! Cough!
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian coughed twice.
The next moment, Ye Zhengxian on the warhorse's gaze instantly turned over, and his eyes met Ye Cangtian's. Ye Zhengxian showed no reaction.
It was as if he had not seen Ye Cangtian.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but mutter, "This brat has gained some intelligence."
It was obvious that the other party did not acknowledge him because he did not want too many people to know about their relationship.
The Hidden Organization and the Blazing Fire Courtyard were both not weak. If they joined forces, they would definitely be guarded against by others. Therefore, in front of so many people, it was best for the two sides to have less contact.