Chapter 1684: Chapter 1670
Sure enough, before he could say anything, the Old Palace Master suddenly spoke, "How is your progress on your end?"
Nangong Yunxi lightly pressed his lips. "To be honest, not very ideal."
Perhaps due to his many years abroad, suddenly coming back and trying to penetrate the economy of the Capital City was a bit challenging. However, no matter how challenging it was for him, it bears no consequence. Given time, he would eventually control the economic lifeline of the Capital City.
But the current situation seemed to not allow him to do so.
The Old Palace Master slightly nodded, "It’s not easy to meddle in the business of the Capital City."
Nangong Yunxi felt quite unwilling in his heart. Even if he couldn’t meddle in the Capital City’s business, he didn’t want the Nangong Family to have it easy either.
"I know you have always held grudges in your heart, but now you need to prioritize the big picture, understand?" The Old Palace Master’s words were clear in their implication. His primary goal now was Mystic Sky Tower, so he wanted to concentrate all his firepower there.
Even if Nangong Yunxi felt reluctant, with the Old Palace Master speaking, he had no right to refuse.
"I understand, I will make the arrangements," Nangong Yunxi said, unwillingly.
The Old Palace Master gave him a deep look and sighed slightly, "There’s only seven days until the full three months."
Nangong Yunxi hummed in acknowledgment, "I know, arrangements have already been made over there. Even after three months, Chu Ge and Nangong Man Sha won’t return."
Even if Nangong Man Sha could return, by the time she comes back, the Nangong Family won’t be the way it was initially.
Seven days is sufficient time to deal with the Nangong Family!
In thought, the Old Palace Master pulled out a Small Jade Bottle from his bosom and handed it to Nangong Yunxi, "Take this."
Nangong Yunxi looked at him in confusion, "What is this?"
"Inside are pills I specially developed, a slow-acting poison. Anyone who takes this will bleed from the seven orifices and die within half a month. Make good use of these seven days and administer this to Mr. Nangong," the Old Palace Master stated.
"Are you saying you want me to kill the Old Master?" Nangong Yunxi’s words revealed a hint of shock.
"This is the simplest and most effective method. Mr. Nangong won’t die immediately, but his health will deteriorate significantly. In such a case, he will urgently seek a successor. As for Nangong Yunhai and other descendants renting from the Nangong family, I will arrange for someone to deal with them," the Old Palace Master explained.
Nangong Yunxi exchanged a glance with Xia Xuan. This wasn’t their initial plan. Though their plan was to dismantle the Nangong Family, it targeted those he had a grudge against, not the entire Nangong family.
Xia Xuan gave a soft cough and explained, "Old Palace Master, actually our initial plan wasn’t like this."
The Old Palace Master raised an eyebrow, "Not like this? Wasn’t your plan to let the Nangong Family perish?"
Xia Xuan lightly shook his head, "That’s what we said, but we can’t decimate the whole Nangong Family, otherwise we would be left with only an empty shell. Reconstructing it would be difficult. Moreover, while the other five families of the Six Major Families appear calm on the surface, they are fiercely competing behind the scenes."
Nangong Yunxi nodded, "Our aim is to seize the Nangong Family’s economy for ourselves, not to annihilate the Nangong Family."
The Old Palace Master’s expression darkened slightly. He chuckled lightly, "Yunxi, this doesn’t seem like your style. Against your enemies, you must be ruthless. Have you forgotten how they forced your mother to her death?"
"..." Nangong Yunxi’s hand on his knee tightened, his eyes flashing with dangerous sharpness.
"I have certainly not forgotten,"
Nangong Yunxi gritted his teeth, "I’ll never forget it in this lifetime."
"Since you haven’t forgotten, then why hesitate to be ruthless?"
The Old Palace Master questioned, his gaze carrying a hint of malice, "Think about it, when your mother died, did they show any mercy? They didn’t. When your mother passed away back then, not a single person came to mourn, and no one sympathized with you and your mother and son."
The scenes from those years would never leave Nangong Yunxi’s mind. By that time, he was old enough to remember things. Back then, he needed money, but no one sympathized with them, or would lend them money. His mother’s funeral was simple and quite shabby.
The more he recalled those dark scenes, the deeper his hatred for the Nangong Family grew!
Seeing the change in Nangong Yunxi’s expression, Xia Xuan knew he must have been swayed, a bit anxious rising in his heart.
Even though they were targeting the Nangong Family, they couldn’t let the Nangong Family be completely obliterated, nor could they let Mr. Nangong come to any harm.
Mr. Nangong was the backbone of the Nangong Family. They wanted to seamlessly take over the authority from his hands. Only this way could they avoid being criticized, making everything seem right and proper.
Xia Xuan lightly pressed his lips, pondering momentarily, and said, "Old Palace Master, discussing this now is actually a bit premature. Aren’t we supposed to focus on Mystic Sky Tower now?"
He wanted to shift the conversation, but the Old Palace Master glanced at him and said, "Yes, we should focus on Mystic Sky Tower. But you still have concerns now, so how can you dedicate yourself to helping me? We need to wholly focus on dealing with Mystic Sky Tower, without any worries."
Nangong Yunxi remained silent, "Understood, I’ll make the arrangements."
The Old Palace Master handed the small medicine bottle to Nangong Yunxi and said, "You go ahead and keep this. You might end up using it later."
This time, Nangong Yunxi didn’t hesitate. He took it directly, "Old Palace Master, it’s late. You should rest. This is my private retreat. No one will find it here, very quiet."
The Old Palace Master hummed in acknowledgment, checked the time, and said, "It’s not urgent yet. I have something to attend to shortly. Going to meet an old friend."
Nangong Yunxi was slightly surprised, "You have friends in the Capital City?"
The Old Palace Master smiled, "He’s not quite a local. Just here to handle some affairs. Alright, you should head back. If anything comes up, I’ll contact you."
Nangong Yunxi and Xia Xuan stood up, "Then we’ll take our leave. Old Palace Master, please rest well."
After they left, the Old Palace Master went upstairs. Knowing the Old Palace Master was coming, Nangong Yunxi had tidied up the place for the Old Palace Master to stay, convenient for their meetings.
On the way out, Nangong Yunxi curiously asked Xia Xuan, "Teacher, do you know who my master is going to see today?"
Xia Xuan shook his head, "I don’t know."
Nangong Yunxi pondered for a moment and sighed lightly, "I suddenly realized I don’t seem to know the Old Palace Master very well."
Xia Xuan turned his head, "What do you mean?"
Nangong Yunxi shook his head, "It’s a feeling I can’t explain."
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