Published: March 8, 2025
"Did he really agree so easily to come?" Lan Ruo looked at the blue-clad person in front of her, somewhat taken aback.
The Lan Family had been lying in wait here, inviting him face-to-face. It was certainly a second-rate option after failing to contact him for three days; however, Lan Ruo herself admitted that there were other, slightly milder methods.
For example, sending a message; or discreetly using a flying sword to deliver news; or even sending an invitation card. These are all common methods used by martial artists or ordinary people.
Asking in person was tantamount to directly telling the other party: We know you are here, and we know who you are. So you cannot escape!
There was a hint of coercion and a threat in this approach. Furthermore, it was a demonstration of power.
Lan Ruo understood herself well; she was simply feeling a bit uncomfortable about Chu Yang and Tie Butian, so she intentionally sought to pressure Chu Yang a little.
However, when it came to jealousy, that was far from the case.
Lan Ruo had always been proud and confident. Although she knew that her invitation could leave a bad impression on the other party and might not benefit their grand plans, she still didn't change her mind.
Because she had confidence.
The Nine Heavens were sealed off, and while we couldn't reach them,
You, Chu Yang, were also like us—everyone was down here! You can't escape too far!
On my side, I have several supreme masters and saint level experts here; no matter how formidable you are, I can always keep you in check. Moreover, in a place like down here, with such powerful experts wanting to find someone, there truly is no place to hide.
So, you, Chu Yang, cannot run away.
The Lan Family certainly prioritized befriending the Nine Calamity Sword Master; if the Nine Calamity Sword Master was on good terms with them, the Lan Family could continue to enjoy a thousand years of glory.
There were two ways to resolve the crisis for the Lan Family: the first was to kill the Nine Calamity Sword Master, and the second was to befriend him.
But which is better—killing him or befriending him?
That is a question even a fool could answer. If this person is befriended, he could provide your family with a thousand years of glory; if you kill him, you can only secure immediate wealth. So, is it better to kill or to befriend?
As long as one is not a pig, there should be no doubt about this.
Since they already knew who the Nine Calamity Sword Master was, it was natural to want to befriend him; furthermore, they must be cautious and refrain from acting rashly.
If the other party truly fails to recognize the situation, then killing him at that time would not be too late. But before that, don't even talk about killing; speaking itself must be done with caution! Even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance of befriending him… then they must put in a hundred thousand times the effort!
The greatest power of the Nine Calamity Sword Master lies in his mysteriousness before he has fully developed his wings; no one knows who he is. Now that they know… how could they let him have the upper hand?
Therefore, Lan Ruo was quite certain in her heart.
Thus, this impolite invitation was sent out. In her mind, after receiving such an invitation, Chu Yang would surely be very wary, panicked, and angry.
She had considered all sorts of possibilities, only to not expect that the other party would accept it so calmly and even specifically instruct: this banquet cannot be too shabby...
This left Lan Ruo feeling as if she had punched a pile of cotton.
"Alright, let me see what kind of person this Nine Calamity Sword Master really is." Lan Ruo placed her hands behind her back, standing beside the Heavenly Weapon Pavilion, facing the serene lake. She spoke to herself deeply.
Suddenly, she felt a thrill of excitement as if meeting an equal opponent.
……
Meanwhile, Chu Yang was also thinking: This Young Master Lan is clearly threatening me. Heh, just right; if you won’t come look for me, then I’ll go look for you.