Published: March 7, 2025
CHAPTER 177: A Man's Life Affairs, Grasping the Power of the World
It was precisely because of his careful approach that Diwu Qingrou entrusted him with an important task this time. The situation in Iron Cloud was chaotic, and only someone like Cheng Yunhe could slowly uncover the truth with meticulous effort. Moreover, using his gentleness to deal with potential enemies or to forge alliances made him the best choice.
This person's advantage lay in his ability to endure what others could not. Even in the most adverse situations, he remained calm and managed to find a breakthrough; at the very least, he could reduce losses.
Today’s outburst of anger was the first time Cheng Yunhe had experienced such a thing in his life.
“How could things be so messed up?” Yin Wufa expressed his disbelief.
“Lord Xiang said that the shadow throne deceived you or framed you,” Cheng Yunhe sighed, though his emotions gradually returned to normal. “Since the enemy was able to fool you once, how can you be sure they won't fool you a second time? Chu King of Hell is unreliable; that's the first point.”
“The second point is that Subject One was one of our main targets for this operation, but last night’s actions have already startled the snake. With Iron Cloud on guard, Subject One is in danger. Even if he survives, the hope of rescuing him is equivalent to a complete burial!”
At this point, Cheng Yunhe sighed deeply and said, “If Lord Xiang were to know, I don't know how heartbroken he would be.”
“It’s just Subject One. He’s just an intelligence leader; what can a few schemes do? They ultimately can't affect the overall situation,” Kong Heartache scoffed.
“Do you know who Subject One is?” Cheng Yunhe looked at Kong Heartache with sorrow. “Your reckless action has ruined Subject One's chances. Don’t you understand Subject One's identity?”
“Ordinarily, such operations are handled by the Golden Horse Knights Hall. This time, however, Lord Xiang personally arranged it repeatedly because he felt the situation was serious and wanted to prevent your reckless actions!”
“Do you know why Lord Xiang values this so much?”
“Why?” Kong Heartache felt a sense of unease.
“From the very beginning, when the shadow throne came, Lord Xiang specifically mentioned never to assassinate Tie Butian. Whether Tie Butian lives or dies is uncertain, but once the assassination is launched, regardless of the outcome, it will provoke Iron Cloud’s wrath. In the absence of an outlet, they would deal with Subject One and kill him! This shows that Lord Xiang considers Subject One’s importance to surpass even that of Tie Butian!”
Cheng Yunhe continued, “This time, Lord Xiang realized Chu King of Hell’s significance to Iron Cloud and stressed that the primary goal of this operation is to rescue Subject One and eliminate misunderstandings with that mysterious family; he even suggested not to act against Chu King of Hell unless sure. Do you know why?”
“Pay attention to the order of Lord Xiang's words: ‘to rescue Subject One and eliminate misunderstandings with that mysterious family!’ The four characters ‘rescue Subject One’ come first.”
Cheng Yunhe sighed, “Lord Xiang fears you will act impulsively and specially reiterates that you must wait for me to arrive and discuss before proceeding with any actions; could there really be no ulterior motives?”
“That’s because Lord Xiang knows I understand Subject One's importance to him!” Cheng Yunhe sighed.
“Who exactly is Subject One?” Kong Heartache was already sweating. After so much talk, if he still couldn’t grasp the significance of Subject One, he might as well be dead.
“Lord Xiang's master taught only two disciples in his lifetime,” Cheng Yunhe said solemnly, “Do you know who the other is?”
“Could it be Subject One?” Kong Heartache was taken aback, sweat dripping from his forehead.
“It’s not Subject One... Could it be you?” Cheng Yunhe shot him a glare.