In Chu Changying's view, the reason Po Xiao was willing to come alone was that everything could be negotiated.
Otherwise, they would have directly surrounded the place with troops and taken down the entire Chu family, wouldn't they? Why would they be speaking so courteously here?
Therefore, since everything was negotiable, he might as well pay to avoid trouble. As long as Chu Yuanji could be brought back alive, all losses could be compensated for later.
Heh.
Ye Cangtian sneered dismissively and said, "Chu Changying, do you think I would covet the meager assets of the Chu family?"
"Sir, there are no outsiders here, so let's not beat around the bush!"
"Just tell me, under what conditions will you let my fourth son go? As long as I can do it, I will not refuse!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Changying quickly asked.
In his opinion, Ye Cangtian's words meant that his offer was too low, or that he had other intentions.
So, rather than wondering in his heart, it was better to directly ask the other party what he wanted.
Ye Cangtian stared coldly at him. "It's not difficult to save Chu Yuanji. As long as your Chu family admits its crimes and publicly severs ties with the Temple of Light, I might let him go..."
"This... this isn't very good, is it!"
Chu Changying's expression immediately turned grim.
Although Po Xiao's method would not result in any significant loss for the Chu family.
However, if he were to publicly sever relations with the Temple of Light, wouldn't that make him a laughingstock among all families? Where would he show his face?
Moreover, the Temple of Light would harbor resentment. What would happen if they retaliated against the Chu family then?
He did not believe that the Dark Association could withstand the retaliation of the Temple of Light at this time!
"There's nothing not good about it!"
"You should know that I'm not discussing this with you. If you refuse, I don't mind the Chu family getting a new patriarch!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at him and said indifferently.
Since the Temple of Light was unwilling to reveal itself, he wanted to use this matter to provoke Eugene's anger and thus expose the location of the Light Squad.
"You want to deal with me?"
"I've said that I've been out of worldly affairs for many years, and I have no knowledge of the matters concerning the Temple of Light. You have no reason to make a move against me!"
Chu Changying's face turned gloomy. He hadn't expected Po Xiao to be so stubborn. Even after he stated that he was out of worldly affairs, he still wanted to act against him.
This made him unable to tolerate it, and he began to argue.
"Hmph! Are you really out of worldly affairs?"
"As the saying goes, if you want no one to know, you must not do it!"
"Besides, you are still the patriarch of the Chu family. If you hadn't sanctioned it, would Chu Yuanji dare to use the Chu family's name to defect to the Temple of Light?"
Ye Cangtian let out a cold snort. He had seen the expression on the other party's face just now.
Therefore, no matter how much he argued now, it would be futile.
This...
Chu Changying was immediately rendered speechless.
Even though he was now out of worldly affairs and everything was handled by Chu Yuanji.
Perhaps outsiders would think that Chu Yuanji was in charge of everything in the Chu family, but everyone in the Chu family, from top to bottom, knew that he was the one truly in power.
Under such circumstances, it was illogical for such a major event as defecting to the Temple of Light to proceed without his approval.
Therefore, when Po Xiao mentioned this matter, he felt a little panicked.
After a long silence, Chu Changying said, "Lord Po Xiao, if I do as you say, can you guarantee that the Chu family will not be retaliated against by the Temple of Light?"
"No!"
"But if you truly do this, and if the Chu family encounters trouble, I will do my best to help you overcome the crisis."
Ye Cangtian said calmly. He did not deceive the other party, as he saw no need to.
After all, the Light Squad was not his subordinate, so how could he influence the Light Squad's decisions? At most, he could lend the Chu family a hand.
"Alright, I understand."
"I will do as you say, and I hope you will keep your promise!"
After hearing Po Xiao's words, Chu Changying remained silent for a long time, and finally agreed.
Now that Po Xiao had personally come, he had never thought of resisting. He knew in his heart that with his strength, he was no match for Po Xiao.
If he were to forcefully resist, the Chu family might face utter destruction.
...
Chu Changying kept his word. The next morning, he set up a speaking platform in the largest square in Xiyin City.
In front of all the onlookers, he revealed the Chu family's collusion with the Temple of Light.
Then, he publicly announced that the Chu family would sever all ties with the Temple of Light and expressed sincere apologies for the Chu family's actions.
At the same time, he also stated that if the Dark Association needed anything, the Chu family would be the first to stand up and support the Dark Association.
In a short period, this matter caused a sensation throughout the city, and everyone in the city was discussing it.
Those who were also discussing this matter were Gu Hai and Zi Long in the main hall of the Dark Association.
Not only did they receive this news, but they also learned that after Po Xiao returned last night, he had mysteriously disappeared again.
Connecting these two events, it was evident that the Chu family's change of attitude must have been related to Po Xiao.
"Report!"
Just then, a guard walked in and came directly to the two of them, respectfully saying, "My lords, Po Xiao just went to the prison and let Chu Yuanji go!"
What!
Gu Hai's eyes widened. Since Chu Yuanji had publicly defected to the Temple of Light, in his opinion, Chu Yuanji was already a dead man.
He would absolutely not give the other party a chance to repent or correct their ways!
In other words, even if the Chu family was now making a great show and repenting to everyone in the city, in his eyes, the Chu family still had to be destroyed.
In fact, it wasn't just the Chu family; he wanted to destroy all the families on that defection document.
However, Po Xiao had now released Chu Yuanji. Wasn't this letting a tiger return to the mountains? Not to mention whether these people would continue to cause trouble in the future, how would this credit be accounted for?
Should he report to Kong Ling that the person was caught, but they and their families had repented, so he released them?
Would Kong Ling kill him with a slap if he heard this?
He understood Kong Ling's personality very well. Such a thing might be enough to pass the test with Xing Yuan.
But with Kong Ling, it would definitely not pass.
In Kong Ling's view, as long as the other party had the slightest intention of rebelling, he would not tolerate it and would directly eliminate them.
In Kong Ling's eyes, these people would not repent. The reason they appeared weak or repentant was simply because they had not accumulated enough strength.
Therefore, Kong Ling would never give these people any chances!
Thinking of this, Gu Hai immediately slammed the table and said to Zi Long, "Let's go, I need to get an explanation from Po Xiao about this matter!"
"Wait a moment."
Upon hearing this, Zi Long immediately snapped back to attention and stopped Gu Hai.
He hesitated for a moment and said, "Lord Gu Hai, I have some understanding of Po Xiao. He does everything with a purpose."
Hmm?
Hearing this, Gu Hai stopped in his tracks and then asked doubtfully, "Tell me, what is his purpose?"
Hearing this, Zi Long fell silent for a moment and said, "I think Po Xiao wants to use this incident to anger the Light Squad and lure them into the trap!"
With this simple sentence, Gu Hai's eyeballs instantly began to roll.
That's right! Why didn't he think of that himself!
The Chu family had defected to the Light Squad, and now the Light Squad was unilaterally severing ties, which would surely anger the Light Squad and provoke retaliation.
And when they retaliated, wouldn't that be the best time to strike them?
Damn it! This Po Xiao really has some brains!
It seems that not only should this matter not be stopped, but they should also turn a blind eye to it and pretend not to know.
Thinking to himself, he looked at Zi Long with a hint of a smile and said, "Well done. Our plan remains the same; we continue to intercept!"
Upon hearing this, a mischievous smile appeared in Zi Long's eyes.
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