The Villain's Counterattack

"Mother, I am still young, but I am not suited to being in the public eye. In order to keep a low profile, I have to be a false puppet. Even in public, I need you to show up to cover up and suppress my potential future potential. Everything is just a result of your desire for me to succeed, and the pressure I put on you to push me forward has made this achievement possible."

Murong Fu's words made Old Lady Murong's eyes light up. She nodded slightly and said, "A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. My son's worries are not without reason. Although this will make you safer, it will be embarrassing and will damage your reputation."

Murong Fu shook his head and smiled, "There are two sides to every situation. If handled properly, it can be resolved. To the outside world, just say that the son is filial and respects his mother. To those who are trustworthy, the son can show that he holds great power and has the final say. This way, there will be no worries."

"That's very kind!" Madam Murong nodded and said, "My son, do you have a more detailed plan? How can I cooperate with you?"

Murong Fu said with a guilty look on his face, "Mother, you have worked so hard to raise me, and yet I, for my own safety, have put you in front of others. This is truly unfilial. I have no choice but to do this for the sake of our family's great cause. I hope you take good care of yourself and live a safe and healthy life until you are a hundred years old. This is the best cooperation. As for the other details, I need to plan them carefully and make up for them from time to time."

"Right now, we should focus on training our own people. My idea is to set up an orphanage in the name of your mother to adopt and raise orphans abandoned by the people, especially baby girls. After all, compared with boys, girls are less valued and easier to control." Murong Fu was very selfish, but he didn't know that Ah Zhu and Ah Bi were already in the hands of their mother.

"It's both famous and profitable, and it doesn't harm the harmony of nature. Very good!" Old Madam Murong naturally knew that in this era, girls had a low status and many people abandoned baby girls. She was not a cruel woman. If she could do good deeds and be praised by the people, why not do it?

"Mother, I studied medicine before in order to practice martial arts, and I've learned a little bit. I'm willing to take care of your health. Please grant me your blessing." Murong Fu's words made the old lady laugh. "Okay, okay, my son has truly grown up. Everything is up to you. It's just that it would be rude for us to leave so hastily for your uncle's wedding yesterday. Perhaps we can go and take care of him today. I owe your uncle a lot."

After hearing his mother mention his uncle, Murong Fu recalled from his memory the beautiful uncle with a slender figure and good looks, who wore flowers and powder on his hair. He was also a "beauty". Although he had second-rate strength, he did not look very intimidating. Moreover, as the owner of Mantuo Villa, one of the five villas under the Murong family in Gusu, Wang Jia Erlang also had some skills. Although his martial arts skills were not very high, he was quite good at using poisons and drugs.

Wang Erlang himself is obsessed with appearance, and his appearance is quite high, otherwise he would not have caught the eye of Li Qingluo, another person who is obsessed with appearance. Even if she wants to take revenge on Duan Zhengchun and find a scapegoat, she will not treat herself unfairly. This Wang Erlang is quite to her liking. Although he is not as good as the King of Zhennan in Dali, he is also a young talent with a good reputation in the world.

Mantuo Villa exclusively occupies an island in Taihu Lake. The island has beautiful scenery and countless exotic flowers and plants. It has thirty to fifty subordinates, most of whom are skilled in martial arts and are proficient in planting. They are also experts in boat operation and water navigation. With the support of the Murong family, it is even more secure.

It's just that I am familiar with the original plot. He passed away before the heroine Wang Yuyan came of age. I don't know whether he died of illness or was killed, but his end was not good after all. The suicidal mission I got stated that he was about to be poisoned, which was enough to prove that his death was not an accident, but a murder.

It is impossible to say that Wang Erlang, as the owner of Mantuo Villa, has no scheming or cunning at all. If he were to face Li Qingluo, although he was deeply in love with her, he would not be completely powerless to fight back. But Ding Chunqiu was different. He was the future Star Monster, a genuine first-class master, and a first-class master from the Xiaoyao Sect. His poisoning skills were definitely better than Wang Erlang's.

It was just that Murong Fu didn't know why, but he always felt that the style of the suicidal quests had changed a lot since he came to this world. How should I put it, it had become more serious? It felt like it had gone from being a suicidal prank to a quest guide, or even a life guide.

Is it my own illusion?

Murong Fu naturally would not refuse his mother's suggestion. Saving his uncle Wang Erlang would only benefit him and not harm him. You know, his father faked his death and escaped to hide in Shaolin, and his mother relied on her status as a widow and her martial arts skills to suppress the disobedience. His uncle played a significant role in it. If he had been there, he could have been exposed to many things, which was more suitable than himself, a young boy, and his mother, a woman.

This useful tool really couldn't be destroyed so easily. The mother and son, escorted by more than ten servants and maids, took a boat to Mantuo Villa. Wang Erlang and Li Qingluo got up early. I don't know if it was because Li Qingluo was pregnant or for other reasons, but her complexion didn't change much.

Old Madam Murong sat at the head of the table, and next to her was Ding Chunqiu, who pretended to be Li Qingluo's father. The two of them were offered tea by Wang Erlang and Li Qingluo. Madam Murong gave Li Qingluo a few words of advice, and Ding Chunqiu pretended to tell Wang Erlang to treat his daughter well.

Afterwards, Old Lady Murong had some verbal testing with Ding Chunqiu. Old Lady Murong naturally hoped that Ding Chunqiu would leave as soon as possible so that she could better control Li Qingluo. However, Ding Chunqiu was worried about his pregnant "adopted daughter" and planned to stay in Mantuo Villa for a long time until his grandson was born.

It was just that when Old Lady Murong showed off her martial arts intentionally, he also realized that this woman had good martial arts skills, even not inferior to himself. He couldn't help but feel a little more wary of the Gusu Murong family, but at the same time he was more confident that they could protect Li Qingluo.

His "adopted daughter" was beautiful and talented, but she had a heart that was not making progress, and she was not liked by her mother, so she ended up like this. Otherwise, how could this small village on Taihu Lake have such a big advantage.

Li Qingluo, this foolish woman, was attracted to Wang Erlang's looks and wealth. It's unclear how much of this was driven by impulse, and how much was driven by love for Ding Chunqiu. However, Ding Chunqiu harbored ill intentions. He was ordered to take care of Li Qingluo, but instead, she got pregnant out of wedlock. If he didn't handle the situation properly, he would inevitably be punished by his uncle, Li Qiushui. So, he was anxious to find a scapegoat and was ready to kill him to make the scandal a solid case.

However, the more anxious people are, the easier it is to make mistakes. He originally thought that the little Taihu Manor owner was not worth mentioning, but he never expected that the other person's sister was the mistress of the Gusu Murong family, and her martial arts skills were not inferior to his own, which made him a little difficult.

If things really got out of hand, although he wasn't afraid of them, it would ruin his previous plan. The best solution would be to secretly poison the Wang family's Erlang, causing him to slowly die. His adopted daughter, Li Qingluo, would then take control of Mantuo Villa as his widow, allowing for a quiet and natural transition. The worst option would be to fabricate a lie, making them believe the adopted daughter was truly pregnant with a child from the Wang family. However, that way, she would always have someone over her head, preventing her from exercising her freedom.

If he had not plotted against his master before, and he was still a disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect, he would be able to use the power of the Xiaoyao Sect to accomplish his goals. Even if it was the Gusu Murong clan, could they be as powerful as the Xiaoyao Sect?

Unless Murong Longcheng is resurrected, he will not be taken seriously by the Xiaoyao Sect. Ding Chunqiu thought for a moment and decided to test their strength first. He then changed the subject and mentioned the affairs of the martial arts world, praising the Gusu Murong clan highly.

Then he suggested that they see the martial arts of Gusu Murong clan. Old Madam Murong wanted to suppress this unruly and abandoned disciple, so she readily agreed. When everyone came to the martial arts training ground, Murong Fu jumped out on his own initiative.

"Sir, if you want to learn the martial arts of the Murong family, then I, a genuine descendant of the Murong family, can spar with you. However, I am young and my skills are shallow. I can only fight with you, but I cannot compare with you in terms of cultivation. Please don't use your skills to deceive me." Murong Fu's words surprised Ding Chunqiu. Madam Murong frowned, and her dissatisfaction was almost written on her face.

"What nonsense are you talking about, kid? This Mr. Ding, surnamed Li, is a top-notch martial artist. You are only ten years old and have only been practicing martial arts for four years. You are still laying the foundation. How can you fight with this gentleman? Get out of here quickly!" Madam Murong's words left Ding Chunqiu speechless. Has his background been known to others?

Before he could speak, Murong Fu said, "I know I'm still young and my skills are far from perfect, but as a descendant of the Murong family, how can I be a coward and bully the weak? I don't think I can match you in terms of skills, but I think your martial arts skills are worth a try."

Seeing that he insisted and that there were other maids and guards around him, Mrs. Murong thought about his performance in the past two days and stopped being stubborn and disobedient. She ordered him to stop fighting in moderation and not to really fight. However, it is worth pondering whether she said this to Murong Fu or Ding Chunqiu.

Ding Chunqiu watched with amusement. What on earth were these mother and son up to? However, it would be best if he could avoid fighting this unfathomable old lady. His martial arts skills were not yet fully developed, so fighting at this moment might not necessarily give him an advantage. However, dealing with a ten-year-old child was a piece of cake. Even without internal energy, he could easily defeat him with just his moves. After a slap in the face, a little humility might be more effective.

He stood up openly, praised Murong Fu a few words, and was about to give him some pointers in a haughty manner, but Murong Fu drew his sword and pointed sideways at the place where his eyes were looking, which made him feel nervous.

This look is weird!