Published: March 8, 2025
Chapter 143: You Must Do It This Way [Eighth Update!]
The next morning.
“Eldest brother, second brother, third brother.” Chu Yang said, “Le'er and I are going to Central Capital, and we are on a different path from you three brothers. You three have important matters to attend to, so you should go quickly. There’s no need to worry about us.”
Wanrenjie said, “How can that be? Just the two of you setting off like this, how can we rest easy? We have to escort Fourth Brother and Le'er to their destination.”
Cheng Duying and Bao Buhuan nodded in agreement.
Chu Yang smiled and said, “If the three brothers truly have this intention, then Le'er and I will take our time. When we reach the Black Pine Forest, we will stop there. It’s a nice place, surrounded by mountains and rivers. We can wait for the three brothers to finish your important business and return triumphantly. How does that sound?”
Wanrenjie, Cheng Duying, and Bao Buhuan exchanged glances, all feeling that this plan was quite clever.
Firstly, there was no danger, and secondly, it wouldn’t delay their tasks.
They could not help but praise, “Fourth Brother’s brilliant plan.”
Chu Yang chuckled, “However, the three brothers must be cautious. The hearts of martial artists are treacherous, so keep your eyes open.”
Wanrenjie and the others solemnly said, “What the younger brother says is true. Eldest brother will act with caution.”
“Hmm.” Chu Yang said, “Also, may I ask which side the three brothers plan to strike? Is it the Ye Family or the Xiao Clan?”
Wanrenjie replied without hesitation, “In my original plan, I intended to eliminate an important figure from both families. That way, they will fight desperately for their lives… and we will have more opportunities.”
Chu Yang frowned and shook his head, “This approach is not advisable.”
“Not advisable?” Wanrenjie asked, “What’s wrong with it?”
“Eldest brother, think about it. Every person has a sense of revenge! For example, if you slap me, I will want to kick you. After a slap and a kick, if someone intervenes, it may just end there… right?” Chu Yang explained.
Wanrenjie replied, “That does make sense. If it’s ordinary people fighting, it’s indeed like that.”
Chu Yang smiled lightly and continued, “Whether supreme or saint level, they are all ordinary people. If the person who received the slap never retaliates, that person will only grow more furious, potentially leading to a life-and-death situation…”
As he spoke, Wanrenjie fell into deep thought.
Chu Yang added, “Just like this assassination attempt, if Eldest Brother kills one from each side, it might prevent a fight. Because everyone feels balanced… each thinks it’s the other side’s doing, and they all think it’s the secret power of their own family. Right?”
“Right.” Wanrenjie’s expression grew serious. He initially thought that this younger Fourth Brother might lack insight due to his youth, but unexpectedly, when the topic was brought up, he articulated everything so clearly and logically.
“For example, if the second master of the Ye Family dies; the Ye Family would be outraged and vow to take revenge! But if, at that moment, they heard that the third master of the Xiao Clan also died… then a new emotion would arise: oh, you also lost someone… and that person was also important… with this psychological balance, the urgency for revenge diminishes… because everyone feels they haven’t suffered a huge loss…”
“So, if Eldest Brother wants to act, you can only choose one family!” Chu Yang concluded, “Only in this way can you make them truly fight to the death!”
“Brilliant plan!” Wanrenjie seriously considered it. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Chu Yang’s words were full of wisdom!
“Eldest Brother, Fourth Brother is indeed right.” Bao Buhuan said earnestly.
“Hmm, that’s right. Fourth Brother is logical.” Wanrenjie looked at Chu Yang with a hint of reliance in his eyes. He had not expected that this newly recognized younger brother was not only a divine doctor but also a genius strategist!