Chapter 1712: Someone Who Understands
Chapter 1712: Someone Who Understands
The voice said, "Of course, to discuss some matters between us."
Ling Zhenfei asked curiously, "I don't even know who you are."
The voice replied, "You'll find out soon enough."
"Who are you exactly?"
Ling Zhenfei asked, but at that moment, the person on the other end suddenly hung up the phone.
Ling Zhenfei found it odd, thinking, does this person have an issue? You don't say who you are or what the matter is, how am I supposed to know?
Ling Zhenfei sneered and continued walking inside. However, as he reached the doorstep, he suddenly froze because he saw someone standing at his door.
Ling Zhenfei was surprised because he didn't recognize the person standing there.
"Mr. Ling, I suggest we have a chat."
Ling Zhenfei realized that the call earlier was from this person. He hadn't expected someone to come looking for him.
"Who are you, and what do you want to talk about?"
Ling Zhenfei scrutinized the person. This person appeared ordinary in attire, but wore a rare, long robe.
The appearance was quite ordinary, with nothing distinctive.
What shocked Ling Zhenfei further was that the person had no cultivation, meaning he was not a cultivator.
If he were a cultivator, Jiang Wen and Mo Lun would have noticed him immediately. But since he wasn't a cultivator, his presence went unnoticed by Jiang Wen.
"Who I am is not important; it's what we're going to discuss that's crucial."
The person's voice was cold. As a normal person, he managed to talk in front of a Dawen Realm individual, indicating he was quite extraordinary.
Ling Zhenfei said, "Go ahead and say what you want."
The person replied, "I've come to ask you for something, the Peach Blossom Secret Realm Map."
Upon hearing this, Ling Zhenfei understood the person's origins.
"Are you a Gui Mou Sect Member?"
The person nodded, "That's right, I am a Gui Mou Sect Member. Since you know my identity, hand over the Secret Realm Map."
Ling Zhenfei finally understood who placed those bombs. No need to guess; it must have been the Gui Mou Sect Members.
Ling Zhenfei said impatiently, "I don't know what needs to be done so your sect members stop bothering me. Do I need to kill all of you?
I've killed quite a few of your Gui Mou people, including those in Zhiyi and Dawen Realm. How come someone like you, with no cultivation, comes here to die?"
The person replied, "Very simple, we are incredibly determined about the Peach Blossom Secret Realm Map and won't let it fall into anyone else's hands."
Ling Zhenfei laughed, "Really? I heard that whoever obtains the Secret Realm Map can become the Sect Leader of Gui Mou Sect. Isn't it that you want to be Sect Leader?"
Ling Zhenfei's words made the person smile. "Of course, bringing the Secret Realm Map to the sect naturally qualifies me to be Sect Leader, that's entirely normal."
Ling Zhenfei laughed again, "Zuo Mengzhi, Mr. Han, Xiao Zhan, Guo Jinlong, aren't they all powerful cultivators? But they died at my hands. You, someone with no cultivation, where does your confidence come from?"
The person said, "They failed to obtain the Secret Realm Map because their hearts weren't ruthless enough. As long as you are ruthless, you can certainly obtain it."
Ling Zhenfei said, "So you claim your heart is ruthless enough. Tell me, what makes your heart so ruthless?"
The person said, "Zuo Mengzhi, Mr. Han, and others sought weaknesses in you, but with your strength, it's not easy to seize the Secret Realm Map.
My strength isn't high, but I can start with those around you, like your family, your sister-in-law, your younger sister."
Ling Zhenfei froze, realizing this was bad, and asked, "What have you done to them? No, Chunyu is about to step into the Zhiyi state, you're not her opponent."
The person laughed, "Indeed, I can't beat her, but I have another identity; I like to tinker with explosives. While you were all out, I placed a bomb inside your room.
If I wish, I can detonate it anytime. When it explodes, your sister-in-law, your younger sister, will all be turned to ashes."
"You despicable scoundrel." Ling Zhenfei was enraged, really wanting to kill this person instantly.
The person laughed, "Yes, I am a despicable scoundrel, but being despicable also has its advantages. It's easier to achieve your goals. Give me the Secret Realm Map, and I promise they won't die."
Ling Zhenfei glared at the person, and said viciously, "Do you believe I can kill you in less than a second, leaving you no chance to detonate the bomb?"
Upon hearing this, the person laughed.
"Ling Zhenfei, since I dared to confront you, I have a way to deal with you. I guarantee, in the next second after you kill me, your house will explode. If you don't believe me, try it."
This person understood that Ling Zhenfei was reluctant to kill him because he used Zhou Yun and Chunyu as leverage against Ling Zhenfei.
Though Ling Zhenfei realized this, he couldn't show it too obviously.
Ling Zhenfei said, "You seem quite confident, but betting other people's lives for your own, how certain are you of success?"
The person smiled and said, "Perhaps with others, I wouldn't be sure, but betting against you, I'm one hundred percent certain of winning."
"Why?"
The person said, "Because you're Ling Zhenfei. You care too much about those around you, preferring to suffer yourself than let others suffer, so betting against you, I'm one hundred percent sure of winning."
Ling Zhenfei laughed. He didn't expect anyone to know him quite so well.
Ling Zhenfei said, "True, you've won. I don't dare kill you, but how can you guarantee I'll hand the item to you?"
The person said, "Same question, if you don't give me the item, I'll detonate the bomb immediately."
Ling Zhenfei laughed again after hearing this, "You are a clever person; you should know that if you detonate the bomb, even if the people inside are killed, you will die too."
"You came for the item. If you're dead, even if you get the item, what use is it? Isn't that right?"
The person suddenly seemed dumbfounded, realizing he indeed overlooked this issue.
"Ling Zhenfei, stop playing tricks, and hand over the item immediately, or I will detonate the bomb."
Ling Zhenfei said, "I say, brother, aren't Gui Mou people quite clever? But how come your thinking seems a bit sluggish."
Upon hearing this, the person was somewhat angry and said, "What are you talking about? I'm a talented youth, how could I have slow thinking?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "You can see whether your thinking is slow from this incident. You can detonate the bomb now; once the house blows up, I'll kill you immediately to accompany those inside.
You neither obtain the map nor preserve your life, while I, standing here, lose nothing at all."
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