"Uncle Liu, you're still misunderstanding, I won't betray you, it's just that the Azure Dragon Tripod revealed your plan. I took the Azure Dragon Tripod and Liu Shixun hunted me down. Helplessly, I had to reveal that I was from the Qiu Mountain Sect and use the Azure Dragon Tripod to threaten Liu Shixun. Eventually, we reached the current agreement, so all of this can only be attributed to fate's manipulation," Ye Xiao said with a smile.

Liu Wenzhuo listened to Ye Xiao's words, feeling an indescribable mix of anger and sadness.

Slumping on the sofa, he knew that maybe he wouldn't die if he returned, but he would still have to live that puppet-like life.

Ever since Liu Wenzhuo became the clan leader of the Liu family, he had always been a puppet. In a country, to hold real power, one must control the military. Similarly, for a family to hold real power, it must control the financial authority.

The Liu family's assets were all on the Liu family's dedicated account, but this dedicated account had always been controlled by Liu Shixun. In other words, from the beginning, Liu Wenzhuo had no way to access the dedicated account.

"You lied to me!" Liu Wenzhuo suddenly looked up at Ye Xiao, his eyes filled with anger.

Ye Xiao smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Liu, you're really misunderstanding. When did I ever lie to you? I can only say that all of this was for the safety of you, Aunt Fang, and Fang Jing, after all, I haven't yet received any substantial benefits."

"But you got the Azure Dragon Tripod!" Liu Wenzhuo said angrily, "And you got the formula for the Dragon Blood Strengthening Pills."

Listening to Liu Wenzhuo's words, Ye Xiao suddenly felt that Liu Wenzhuo was truly a pitiful person. At this moment, he was still entangled in this issue. If Ye Xiao were him, he would definitely think about how to use Ye Xiao to overthrow Liu Shixun again in the future.

Compared to Liu Wenzhuo's plainness, Ye Xiao was very calm. Smiling slightly, he said to Liu Wenzhuo, "Uncle Liu, first of all, I never asked you for the Dragon Blood Strengthening Pills. Secondly, this Azure Dragon Tripod seems to belong to the Qiu Mountain Sect, right? As a member of the Qiu Mountain Sect, it's my duty to bring the Azure Dragon Tripod back to the Qiu Mountain Sect. Moreover, because of Fang Jing, I didn't intend to reveal that the Liu family was hiding the Azure Dragon Tripod. I think I've taken a big risk. After all, if the elders of the Qiu Mountain Sect find out, they will surely blame me."

Liu Wenzhuo was at a loss for words!

Ye Xiao's words made a lot of sense, but they couldn't make up for the Liu family's losses.

Once the Azure Dragon Tripod was lost, if the Liu family declined, it would be impossible to rise again.

Just at this time, Fang Chunzhi made tea and came over with it.

"Thank you!" Ye Xiao took the tea Fang Chunzhi handed over and thanked her.

Fang Chunzhi nodded slightly. She had mostly heard the conversation between Liu Wenzhuo and Ye Xiao just now.

She didn't care whether Liu Wenzhuo became the clan leader or not. She also understood that Ye Xiao was helping them entirely because of Fang Jing. Without Fang Jing's reason, Ye Xiao would never help them.

"Wenzhuo!" Fang Chunzhi placed the tea in front of Liu Wenzhuo and said to him, "I think, since Ye Xiao and Liu Shixun reached an agreement, things will definitely be different when you go back this time. At the very least, our safety can be guaranteed. As for things that aren't ours... it's better not to have them!"

Liu Wenzhuo was suddenly furious upon hearing this. He grabbed the cup of hot tea and smashed it on the ground, glaring angrily at Fang Chunzhi, saying, "Get lost! Do I need you to meddle in what I do? If you dare to say another word to me, I won't spare you!"

Fang Chunzhi blushed from Liu Wenzhuo's scolding, standing still without daring to say more.

Ye Xiao didn't look at either of them but blew on the hot steam and took a sip, then smiled and said, "First-picked Longjing tea, not bad. Aunt Fang, a man only wants to let his wife and kids live a more stable life. If you have a lot of this tea, give me some to take back and brew."

"Okay!" Fang Chunzhi glanced at Ye Xiao, quickly said, and then walked towards a room.

Ye Xiao then said, "Aunt Fang, I have something to discuss with Uncle Liu, so..."

Fang Chunzhi understood very well, immediately walked over, and shut the door without intending to come back out.

"What do you want to say?" Liu Wenzhuo looked up at Ye Xiao.

"I'll give you half a minute to adjust your emotions. If you dare to look at me like that again, I'll kill you!" Ye Xiao was still smiling as he tasted the Longjing tea. But the words he said were like a sharp sword, stabbing straight into Liu Wenzhuo's heart.

Liu Wenzhuo was stunned by Ye Xiao's words.

He hadn't expected Ye Xiao to talk to him this way.

"Ye Xiao, what did you say?" Liu Wenzhuo immediately became angrier.

Ye Xiao still didn't look up and said, "There's still 25 seconds. If you can't adjust your attitude, this day next year will surely be your death anniversary. Don't think I'm joking with you, because you're not worth joking with."

At this moment, Ye Xiao showed no respect for Liu Wenzhuo at all, treating him as if he were an enemy.

From Ye Xiao's voice, Liu Wenzhuo sensed an air of danger.

It was a murderous aura!

Liu Wenzhuo suddenly understood that Ye Xiao indeed harbored intent to kill him.

"Why do this?" Liu Wenzhuo looked at Ye Xiao, somewhat puzzled, his anger had already dissipated considerably.

Ye Xiao said, "20 seconds left."

Liu Wenzhuo noticed the increasingly intense smile on Ye Xiao's face.

It was the smile of a Shura.

Before this, Liu Wenzhuo still thought that he and Ye Xiao were partners, but now he suddenly understood that in Ye Xiao's eyes, he didn't even qualify for cooperation. As long as Ye Xiao was willing, Liu Wenzhuo's life would be over in an instant.

Although Fu Donglai had a lot of respect for Liu Wenzhuo, Liu Wenzhuo also understood that it was all because of Ye Xiao. If Ye Xiao told Fu Donglai right now to kill Liu Wenzhuo, there was no guarantee what Fu Donglai would do. First and foremost, Liu Wenzhuo knew Fu Donglai would definitely not stand by his side.

Liu Wenzhuo was afraid of death, truly afraid, so he attempted to change.

"Time's up!" Ye Xiao put down the teacup in his hand, and his gaze slowly fell upon Liu Wenzhuo.

Liu Wenzhuo's face no longer showed anger, only tension and fear, a submissive expression.

Ye Xiao's smile did not fade, looking at Liu Wenzhuo, he said, "There's something I must tell you. Otherwise, if something happens in the future, you might find it very strange."

"What is it?" Liu Wenzhuo asked as he looked at Ye Xiao.

"Aunt Fang is Fang Jing's mother. If there really is something between me and Fang Jing, then Aunt Fang will certainly be my mother-in-law, but listen carefully, you won't necessarily be my father-in-law."

Liu Wenzhuo immediately said, "But... but I am Fang Jing's biological father."

"Do you really treat her as your biological daughter?" Ye Xiao said coldly as he looked at Liu Wenzhuo, "You merely regard Fang Jing as a tool for your revenge. Let's be honest; I give you face because of Fang Jing and Aunt Fang, which means everything you have now isn't what you deserve, but what they gave you. Do you think you have any reason to be proud?"

Liu Wenzhuo felt worthless from Ye Xiao's words, but he also understood from Ye Xiao's words that in Ye Xiao's eyes, Fang Jing and Fang Chunzhi were the main focus, whereas Liu Wenzhuo was just an accessory.

"I... I understand." Liu Wenzhuo sighed and then said, "I was impulsive earlier. It won't happen again. Please don't be angry."

"Haha, this is your family matter; I have no right to be angry. However, an elder asked me to give you a message." Ye Xiao said, his expression becoming more and more serious towards the end.

Liu Wenzhuo asked curiously, "What message?"

"The unjust are doomed to destruction!" Ye Xiao said.

"Who said this?" Liu Wenzhuo asked.

"Your original wife!" Ye Xiao replied.

Liu Wenzhuo's expression turned ugly upon hearing this, and he quickly said, "The one I've always loved is Fang Jing's mother. I have no feelings for that woman; I distanced myself from her because of Fang Jing's mother."

Ye Xiao chuckled lightly, "Are you telling me that you are steadfast in love, Liu Wenzhuo? Do you really think I'm a fool? With just those seven words she left before dying, isn't that enough to indicate some issues?"

"She... she's dead?" Liu Wenzhuo was somewhat surprised by Ye Xiao's words.

Ye Xiao said, "Yes, she died, killed by Liu Shixun."

"Oh!" Liu Wenzhuo wasn't too surprised; in his mind, the only one capable of killing his original wife was Liu Shixun.

"I have already instructed Liu Shixun to give her a proper burial," Ye Xiao said.

Liu Wenzhuo, not knowing that the woman had saved Ye Xiao once, quickly added, "According to protocol, she should be buried properly."

"Alright, that's all there is to it concerning this matter. As for the Azure Dragon Tripod and the Dragon Blood Strengthening Pills recipe, don't think about them anymore. Return to the Liu family officially tomorrow!" Ye Xiao looked at Liu Wenzhuo and said, "As for Liu Shixun, let's wait. There will still be opportunities to get rid of him."

Upon hearing this, Liu Wenzhuo was much relieved, as Ye Xiao still intended to get rid of Liu Shixun. After all, if Liu Shixun were removed, he would be the one in charge in the Liu family.

Liu Wenzhuo quickly said, "I must rely on you for everything."

"I should go now. By the way, I must tell you one thing: the person in control of the Liu family doesn't necessarily have to be a member of the Liu family; it can also be an outsider, for example, Aunt Fang or Fang Jing, haha." Ye Xiao said this and directly stood up.

Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Liu Wenzhuo was stunned, or rather, left in shock.

Ye Xiao wouldn't say anything without reason.

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