My entry can't possibly be this normal!

Marquis Wuwei nodded slightly when he saw his two sons being so friendly and respectful to each other.

Whether he was truly pleased by the blood ties between the two, or by their ability to act so convincingly, remains to be seen.

He said in a deep voice, "Ting'er was indeed in the wrong first, but it is truly unprecedented for my Wuwei Marquis's mansion to be humiliated like this."

"Sheng'er, Feng'er, what do you think should be done?"

Every word Jiang Shenwei said was half true and half false, and no one knew his true attitude.

Just like now, what seems like a casual question actually contains the meaning of a test.

Jiang Tiansheng said, "Father, this matter seems simple, but in reality it involves the struggle of countless forces and is by no means easy to handle."

"Li Ping'an of the Qingyun Sect is indeed famous, but in the end he is just one person. The Qingyun Sect has only just been promoted to the ninth rank and cannot touch the top power of the entire Changping County."

"Of course, their ability to kill Elder Ji Changfa and repel the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce's elite hundred-strong force demonstrates their formidable strength, at least equivalent to an eighth-grade sect. However, it's also important to understand..."

"That's because their Qingyun Sect's protective formation is powerful. The Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce launched a forced attack, which is why it was so brutal. If it were a one-on-one fight outside, even ten Qingyun Sect members probably wouldn't be a match for Elder Ji Changfa and that elite hundred-man team."

Jiang Shenwei said, "You mean that the Qingyun Sect and Li Ping'an are just pawns of other top-tier forces?"

Jiang Tiansheng nodded: "That's right. The fact that Elder Yutianji came in person, ostensibly to watch the show, undoubtedly shows his attitude: he fully supports the Qingyun Sect and is an enemy of our Wuwei Marquis's Mansion."

"I've heard that Ren Tianxing of the Heavenly Dao Sect has also joined forces with Yun Yaoji, the sect leader of the Qingyun Sect, and gone to the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce for negotiations..."

"It is conceivable that the Heavenly Dao Sect and the Dao Forging Master Alliance both used the Azure Cloud Sect as a pawn to divide and impact our interests and those of the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce. This is the essence of the whole matter."

"As for my second brother... alas, it was a moment of recklessness and impulsiveness that led him into the trap, making him a victim of these people's power struggle..."

Jiang Shenwei nodded: "Sheng'er has exceptional insight and knowledge, and has indeed lived up to my expectations over the years."

"So what do you think we should do?"

Jiang Tiansheng said, "Personally, it is natural to avenge my second brother, but in terms of public affairs, the reason is not on my side. If the Marquis of Wuwei’s mansion forcibly intervenes, even if it wins, it will only provoke dissatisfaction from other forces. Officials at all levels and ordinary people under its command will also believe that the Marquis of Wuwei’s mansion is putting private interests before public ones, which is extremely unwise."

"I believe... we can have the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce take the lead, form an alliance with the Heavenly Dao Sect and the Dao Forging Masters to attack each other, and then we can reap the benefits..."

"The Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce has suffered heavy losses this time. First, they lost an eighth-grade blacksmith, and now their second elder, Ji Changfa, has also been killed. Nearly a hundred of their elite troops have been utterly defeated and almost completely wiped out. Such a deep-seated hatred is irreconcilable, and they will never tolerate this..."

A slight smile appeared on Jiang Shenwei's lips.

“What Sheng’er said is exactly what I think.”

"You can handle this matter."

"Yes, father."

Jiang Shenwei then looked at Jiang Tianfeng.

"Feng'er, I've heard that you seem to have a close relationship with the Qingyun Sect..."

Jiang Tianfeng was immediately drenched in sweat.

But he dared not deny it, because if Jiang Shenwei said so, it meant that he already knew all the information.

“Father, I dare not hide it. It is true that Elder Li Ping’an helped me forge a magic weapon, which enabled me to surpass my second brother in the test. I am very grateful to Elder Li Ping’an and even went to deliver a gift of thanks to express my gratitude.”

"However, my second brother's resentment towards the Qingyun Sect and Elder Li Ping'an has led to such a huge turmoil, which was beyond my control. Now I can't help but feel regret..."

Jiang Shenwei said, "That's not necessary. You are not as well-off as your two elder brothers, but you have worked hard and diligently to get to where you are today, which is already commendable."

“Now that Ting’er is no longer capable of shouldering great responsibilities, when Sheng’er inherits my position in the future, you will be his best right-hand man.”

Jiang Tianfeng hurriedly replied, "If that's the case, it would be my honor!"

Jiang Tiansheng added, "My third brother is so resilient; he's actually more like our father. Even I, his eldest brother, admire him greatly..."

Jiang Shenwei nodded.

"That's right. Back then, my situation was even worse than Feng'er's. I still managed to rise against all odds and overcome all obstacles to achieve my current dominance."

"Wind, keep trying."

After saying this, Jiang Shenwei turned and left.

Only the two brothers remained in the hall.

Jiang Tiansheng smiled slightly: "Third brother, I didn't expect the Qingyun Sect to be so powerful. That Li Ping'an is truly a talent. Even your elder brother misjudged him this time."

Jiang Tianfeng said, "Eldest brother didn't suffer any losses. It was second brother who was crippled, and the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce that suffered heavy losses. They were also second brother's backers. Eldest brother should be happy."

Jiang Tiansheng shook his head and sighed, "Just as Father said, blood is thicker than water. How can I be happy to see my second brother's miserable state?"

He patted Jiang Tianfeng on the shoulder.

"I just hope my third brother won't end up like him."

After saying this, Jiang Tiansheng also left.

Jiang Tianfeng sneered inwardly.

But his conversation with Jiang Tiansheng was completely irrelevant.

Since Jiang Tianting was already crippled, his break with him was a foregone conclusion.

As for Jiang Shenwei's statement that he would become his right-hand man, the real meaning was nothing more than to make himself his whetstone to hone this true heir of the Marquis of Wuwei.

But on the other hand, it's not like I'm without a chance.

As Jiang Tiansheng said, his rise to power was most similar to that of his father, Marquis Wuwei. As long as he could prove his abilities, surpass his elder brother Jiang Tiansheng, and take the throne of Marquis Wuwei...

It's not impossible!

Another important thing...

Although Marquis Wuwei hated Qingyun Sect and Li Ping'an to the core at this moment.

But he didn't stop himself from associating with them.

Because this is also the path he chose, and as long as he bears the consequences, Marquis Wuwei will let him go.

Thinking of this, Jiang Tianfeng sneered inwardly, feeling extremely pleased.

Jiang Tianting had been humiliating him all along, and Jiang Tiansheng was a prime example of someone who stabbed him in the back. But this time, because of Li Ping'an, Jiang Tianting was crippled, and all of Jiang Tiansheng's schemes and plots failed. It was an unprecedented victory. In short...

So satisfying!!!

……

After leaving the Wuwei Marquis's residence, Li Ping'an, along with Yu Tianji, an old man and a young man, headed back.

Yu Tianji asked, "Just how sincere is Marquis Wuwei?"

"Everyone who sees it gets a share; you can't keep it all to yourself, can you?"

Li Ping'an smiled and said, "Did the Grand Elder say that?"

Yu Tianji glared and puffed out his beard: "Good heavens, you can't expect me to have come all this way for nothing, can you?"

"Do you know that if it were anyone else, even if they offered me a fortune, I might not give them face!"

Li Ping'an was certainly not ignorant of human relationships.

He directly gave half of his sincerity to Yu Tianji.

Yu Tianji was finally pleased.

"Good lad, you've got it."

Suddenly his expression changed, and he coughed slightly.

"Elder, are you alright?"

Yu Tianji shook his head and said in a deep voice, "The Marquis of Wuwei's cultivation has improved again..."

"If this continues, I'm afraid no one in the entire Changping Prefecture will be able to suppress him..."

Li Ping'an was also shocked.

This was the first time he had encountered something that could resist the effects of his own descriptive abilities...

Marquis Jiang Shenwei of Wuwei is indeed the most troublesome enemy I have ever encountered!