SWDnovel Chapter 2652 The plan is huge
Chapter 2652 The plan is huge
Chapter 2652 The plan is huge
Baiqiao believed from the bottom of his heart that Qu Zhenzun was not a person who liked power.
But as the saying goes, no one can withstand the tide of events. Even the Star Realm has no Great Rulers, yet they still have to run away when faced with the collapse of the heavens.
However, he couldn't say it like that after all. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "Qu Zhenzun is a lucky man, but I'm afraid you might be too soft-hearted."
“If you’re going to talk about this, there’s no need,” Qu Jianlei shook his head. “Then I’ll take Cangwu with me when the time comes, okay?”
"Take Cangwu... and leave?" Baiqiao was stunned upon hearing this.
The main reason he can now speak so much to the other party, contrary to his usual behavior, is that Cangwu is currently upgrading his fifth-order spiritual veins.
Everyone could see that this Middle Thousand World had been assigned to Qu Zhenzun, and he had been recognized as a powerful figure.
Although the world is not small, it is ultimately the lower realm, so the impact will not be significant.
However, Baiqiao understood very well that this was both Qu Zhenzun's territory and a shackle binding this person!
If this person wants to exert their influence on Houde, Cangwu will become a cancer to the sect; but if they want to leave and go to the Realm of All Things, this is a shackle!
He truly hadn't expected the other party to be able to break the deadlock in this way. "This is Lingyun's lower realm... is it really necessary to be so ruthless?"
"It's fine if I don't bring her," Qu Jianlei replied nonchalantly. "If I end up with Lian Xing, I can leave on my own, right?"
"I..." Baiqiao swallowed hard, then paused for a moment before realizing what he meant. "I didn't come here to talk about this at all!"
"Then just say it," Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes at him helplessly, "Who's the one who's always been so difficult to talk to, you or me?"
"So, regarding Lianxing's recent upheaval," Baiqiao held up three fingers, "first, I want to confirm your impression of them..."
"You don't need to say anything more now. I know you know your limits. It's normal to want to show off a little. Everyone has been young before."
"Secondly, could you explain this mechanism... including your various speculations, in detail?"
Qu Jianlei's expression was strange, and after a long while he asked, "Are you willing to pay for this?"
“Yes,” Baiqiao nodded firmly, “the sect didn’t make much money from this development of the other world, while the expenses were huge…”
"Stop!" Qu Jianlei waved his hand, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Thirdly, does Ling Yun also want to get involved in the matter of saving Tianqing?"
Han Li and Jin Ge remained silent the entire time.
Upon hearing this, the two men raised their eyebrows in unison and then exchanged a glance: How could this guy think of something like this?
"Well..." Even with Baiqiao's thick skin, he couldn't help but chuckle awkwardly, "There is such an intention, isn't this something we're considering?"
Upon hearing this, Jin Ge finally couldn't hold back any longer, "This is not just dirty, it's extremely filthy. Is it your intention, or does the sect have it?"
Baiqiao ignored his sarcasm and sighed softly, "I really want to participate personally, but that's not realistic... Of course, it's through a sect."
"Aren't you satisfied with taking advantage of others?" Han Li couldn't stand it anymore. "It's one person, but to drag the entire sect into it?"
Baiqiao rolled her eyes. "I personally would like to participate, but I'm afraid you guys will secretly eliminate me!"
Han Li laughed angrily upon hearing this, "So you do know how disliked you are for doing things?"
"I have a clear conscience," Baiqiao replied dismissively, then looked at Qu Jianlei and asked seriously.
"Have you ever seriously considered whether the True Venerable can bear the consequences of trying to save the world from collapse?"
Qu Jianlei pondered for a long time before nodding solemnly, "I've been thinking about it again... I can't completely trust what you say!"
"Tsk," Baiqiao was speechless upon hearing this. There was nothing he could do; that was the impression he left on people.
This kind of persona isn't bad; when in charge of sect affairs, it can still have a strong deterrent effect.
But the downside is... it's hard for people to trust you completely.
He rubbed his temples, speechless. "Then let me ask you this: from the time we met until now, have I ever hurt you?"
Qu Jianlei wouldn't follow his line of reasoning; he simply snorted coldly.
"How many times have you tricked me? I've always let it slide because there was a reason. But try really messing with me this once?"
It feels really bad to be used, especially when the other person hasn't intentionally harmed him and he actually gains something from the experience each time.
But then again, if he hadn't been able to withstand the ordeal, who knows how badly someone else would have fared, let alone achieve anything.
However, Baiqiao is amazing precisely because he was able to guess what Qu Zhenzun was thinking.
He spoke seriously, "If you weren't capable enough, I wouldn't be able to use you. You first need to have the ability to be used!"
Qu Jianlei said, both amused and exasperated, "Well, thank you so much! I can't accept such high regard!"
Baiqiao shook his head dismissively, "My support for you stems from my valuing you, that can't be fake, can it?"
"Many times you've been tricked, it's because you stumbled upon it yourself... I've known you since the Nascent Soul stage, did I ever take advantage of you back then?"
Han Li grinned, "Using a Nascent Soul? You have the nerve to say that, Baiqiao?"
“I’m just stating that I have no prejudice against him,” Baiqiao replied frankly, his skin thick as never before.
"On the contrary, I value him highly. People I care about should be given responsibilities, like her..."
Baiqiao raised her hand and pointed at Jing Yuexin in the formation, "Why did she come to the void? Because she lacks experience!"
This is really ridiculous. Qu Jianlei and Han Li exchanged a glance and sighed helplessly in unison.
"From now on, unless absolutely necessary, we must not give this guy a chance to speak!"
“I’ll take that as a compliment,” Baiqiao smiled, then his expression turned serious again. “I wasn’t wrong, you are reasonable at heart.”
Qu Jianlei rubbed his temples, then sighed, "I want to punch someone!"
"Same here!" Han Li nodded, her eyes lighting up again. "How about... a little punishment?"
"There are people outside!" Baiqiao couldn't help but exclaim. "Can't you have some self-respect? You're all grown men!"
Then his expression turned serious. "I promise you here that if the Heavenly Calamity is saved, the sect will gift you a sixth-order spiritual vein."
"Pah!" Qu Jianlei roared in fury. "Haven't I suffered enough from the fifth-order spiritual vein?"
“There was a reason for that, and it wasn’t sect property,” Baiqiao was shameless; he could make up nine out of nine points when he was only five.
He solemnly declared, "As long as the sect participates, once the crisis is averted, the sixth-order spiritual vein will be given away unconditionally!"
Qu Jianlei remained silent, as did Han Li and Jin Ge.
Baiqiao's reputation for being calculating is indeed bad, but in terms of public image... it's not actually that bad.
As long as you keep him in check and prevent him from pulling any tricks, you can basically keep all the promises he makes.
After a long silence, Qu Jianlei finally spoke up and asked, "Didn't you think about how much of an impact failure would have on the sect?"
Baiqiao paused for a moment before answering, "Generally speaking, the sect can afford the corresponding price."
"We were originally beings outside the Star Plane, so the karmic consequences won't be too heavy. Even if there are losses, a few years will be enough to make up for them."
Qu Jianlei frowned upon hearing this. "I feel that you are always a steady person. Is it a bit too reckless for you to act like this?"
Baiqiao remained silent again, and after a while spoke, "If it's Shoucheng, whoever is in charge can manage to keep things afloat."
The next moment, he looked blankly into the distance and sighed softly.
"Have you considered how much this would benefit your sect if it succeeded? It would take on the karma of the entire Lianxing Realm!"
Upon hearing this, Jin Ge's expression changed slightly. "A sect from another realm... Ling Yun doesn't have the strength to bear the consequences of that!"
Are there any sects that can exist across realms? Yes, there are! The legendary Haoran Sect is one of them.
However, from a purely management perspective, that kind of structure simply cannot be achieved without three to five idle high-ranking officials!
It's not enough to have just three or five True Lords; we need those who are idle but can step in when something happens!
The fact that the Great King could be so carefree actually touches on another issue: he doesn't care much about cause and effect!
Lingyun also has a True Lord, so why don't they appear? It's because they don't want to incur karma.
Taiyuan Hai, this seasoned veteran, doesn't count. She's a spirit of a vessel, so she has little karma. Sending a clone out for a trip is no problem for her.
What does it mean to be a True Lord who doesn't care about cause and effect... and who doesn't care about the influence between two or even more realms?
Jin Ge didn't dare to think too deeply about the reasons behind it, but that didn't change his understanding—this was something the Lingyun Sect simply couldn't afford!
Baiqiao smiled dismissively and said leisurely, "Thinking about those things now... isn't it too early?"
"There's still no progress on Wan Tianqing's case. Your thoughts on this are just wishful thinking."
"What happens next will naturally be taken care of by those who come after us. There's no use thinking about it so much. The important thing is to seize this opportunity right in front of us!"
Jin Ge thought the other party's words made sense, but still had objections.
"That's a bit too reckless. If you cause serious damage to such a large foundation as Lingyun, you'll be a sinner against the sect!"
“All you’re good for is maintaining the status quo,” Baiqiao retorted directly. “It’s no wonder you lack vision, clinging to your little corner of the academy!”
"What is a crisis? Some see danger, others see opportunity!"
"Don't I understand that development requires a down-to-earth approach? But when an opportunity for leapfrog development is presented to me, can I afford to miss it?"
"Heh," Jin Ge sneered, "He's nothing more than someone who's ambitious and eager to make a name for himself in the sect!"
"So you're just narrow-minded?" Baiqiao retorted with a sneer. "The Great World Collapses... How many years does Lingyun have to encounter such a thing?"
Jin Ge was rendered speechless by the rebuttal, and Han Li then spoke up leisurely, "We both said, don't give Bai Qiao a chance to speak!"
"Am I wrong?" Baiqiao couldn't hold back any longer. "Do you really think I like to be reckless? I'm worried about being talked about behind my back later!"
"This was clearly a golden opportunity for Ling Yun. If I missed it, wouldn't I be infamous for eternity?"
"Stop it," Qu Jianlei said, unable to bear seeing him argue with Han Li. "You dare to have such thoughts when you know nothing, isn't that reckless?"
His words were actually meant to provoke the other party into revealing some information.
However, Baiqiao was truly shameless, and he answered confidently, "Isn't that what you're here for?"
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