Started from listening to music in the brothel and earned billions of bad people

"Do you think you can win?" Li Qiankun raised the corner of his mouth slightly, looking at Li Xingyun with a smile, casually picked up a white piece in his hand, and then placed it accurately on the chessboard, blocking Li Xingyun's black piece.

Seeing this, Li Xingyun almost without hesitation picked up a black piece and placed it on the board just as quickly, opening up another escape route. His movements were fluid and without a trace of hesitation, as if this move had been brewing in his mind for a long time.

After making his move, Li Xingyun raised his head and looked into Li Qiankun's eyes. There was no expression on his face, making it difficult to guess what he was really thinking at the moment.

"Father, do you think I can't win? Or do you think I don't have the ability to win?" Li Xingyun's voice was calm and low, but with a confidence that could not be ignored.

Li Qiankun smiled slightly, shook his head, and said slowly: "No! Old Thirteen! You are very capable, I have never denied this. If your brothers were as capable as you, I would have retired and rested peacefully long ago!"

He paused, then continued, "However, you must know that your opponents are not only the other princes, but also me! On this chessboard, I will show no mercy."

After saying that, Li Qiankun quickly picked up the white piece and blocked the attack route of Li Xingyun's black piece again. His movements were as fast as lightning and were obviously well thought out.

Facing Li Qiankun's relentless pressure, Li Xingyun showed no sign of retreating. His eyes remained determined, and even the moment Li Qiankun made his move, he had already figured out his next move.

Li Xingyun placed his black piece in a flash, then spoke slowly, "The fact that I can sit here and play chess with my father today speaks volumes!"

"Even if I have to step on the bones of thousands of people, I will lead the Shenwu Empire to a higher position!" Li Xingyun's voice was like a huge bell, echoing in the empty palace. There was no hesitation or fear in his words, only endless ambition and determination.

His eyes were like burning flames, staring at Li Qiankun intently, as if he wanted to see through his appearance to his inner thoughts. Li Qiankun was frightened by his gaze and unconsciously took a step back.

"Haha...that's true! You're excellent! Not only can your brothers not compete with you, even I wouldn't stand much of a chance!" Li Qiankun suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter filled with self-mockery and helplessness. He shook his head and said with a wry smile.

Li Xingyun's excellence and strength are well known to all, and this is not a fact that can be changed just because Li Qiankun is unwilling to admit it. His talent, talent, and hard work are all obvious to everyone, and even Li Qiankun himself has to express his admiration for his ability.

"Hmm!" Li Xingyun nodded slightly, expressing his approval of Li Qiankun. He did not become complacent because of Li Qiankun's praise. Instead, he continued to make moves with even greater concentration, as if thinking about his next strategy.

However, the moment Li Xingyun dropped his child, he suddenly raised his head, looked at Li Qiankun with a sharp gaze, and finally asked the question that had troubled him for a long time: "If that's the case, why can't my father choose me? Let me lead the Shenwu Empire to a further step forward?"

This question was like a sharp sword, piercing Li Qiankun's heart. His face turned pale instantly, and his lips trembled slightly. He seemed to want to say something, but in the end he just smiled bitterly and put down the chess piece in his hand.

"Because of your mother, because of your mother's special identity, I really don't feel at ease to hand over the country to you!" Li Qiankun's voice revealed a deep helplessness, as if this decision had troubled him for a long time, and now he finally said it out loud, which made him feel relieved.

Li Xingyun was stunned upon hearing this. He had never imagined that this matter would be related to his mother. After all, with his current power, even if Ye Qingqiu's background was ordinary, even if she was just a palace maid, Li Qiankun had no reason to stop him!

"My mother?" Li Xingyun asked doubtfully. He really couldn't figure out the connection.

"Yes! Your mother! The imperial concubine! Ye Qingqiu!" Li Qiankun nodded and answered affirmatively.

Li Xingyun frowned even tighter, and he asked anxiously: "What happened to my mother? Why is it because of her? What is my mother's identity?" His mind was in a mess, and he had no clue at all. This reason was something he had never thought of.

Li Qiankun was silent for a moment, then slowly began to explain, "Ye Qingqiu..." His gaze was somewhat vacant, as if lost in memories. He stared at the chessboard in front of him for a long moment before continuing, "Your mother, Ye Qingqiu, is the president of the Dusk Society! The person behind the Dusk Society!"

Boom! Li Qiankun's words were like a bolt from the blue, exploding in Li Xingyun's ears and making him dizzy, as if the whole world had collapsed at that moment. He stared at Li Qiankun with wide eyes in disbelief, his chest feeling as if it were being pressed down by a huge rock, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

"Mother... How could mother be a member of the Twilight Society!" Li Xingyun's voice trembled a little. He couldn't accept this fact. "And the president of the Twilight Society! How is this possible? Are you... Are you lying to me?" His voice became louder and louder, with a hint of despair and anger.

Li Xingyun knew the Twilight Society all too well. It was an organization rife with sin and darkness, committing all manner of evil and bringing endless suffering and disaster to the people. And how could his mother, such a gentle and kind woman, be connected to such an organization? Not to mention that she was its leader!

"No, this must be a misunderstanding!" Li Xingyun shook his head desperately, trying to deny this fact. "You must be mistaken. Mother is definitely not a member of the Twilight Society!"

However, Li Qiankun's expression was unusually serious. He looked at Li Xingyun and said slowly, "Xingyun, I didn't lie to you. This is the result I got after extensive investigation. It can't be wrong."

Li Xingyun's face turned pale, and his body began to tremble slightly. His mind kept flashing with his mother's figure, that gentle smile, that concerned look. Could it be that all this was fake?

"No!" Li Xingyun suddenly seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw, his eyes suddenly lit up, "If mother is really the president of the Twilight Society, then why would the Twilight Society support my second brother instead of me?" He stared at Li Qiankun, as if waiting for his explanation.

"How could I lie to you like this?" Li Qiankun smiled bitterly and shook his head repeatedly, as if he felt very wronged by Li Xingyun's suspicion. "Didn't you bring Ye Xiaoyu back to the palace for treatment? After she recovers, you will naturally know these things. Why would I lie to you about such a thing?"