My Sexy CEO Wife

Chapter 274 - 273: Some Praise, Some Criticize

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Dongfang Jian looked at Niu Kun with a puzzled face, "You're offering me a background and a supporter?"

"Yes!" Niu Kun nodded affirmatively, "Let me introduce myself again. My name is Niu Kun, a legitimate descendant of the Niu Family. I can be your referee and help you join the Niu Family."

"The Niu Family?" Dongfang Jian frowned, "Which Niu Family?"

"The number one noble family in the world."

"The number one?"

"Right, it's universally acknowledged! The Niu Family has a heritage of tens of thousands of years and has always been flourishing. Every generation has its outstanding individuals." At this point, Niu Kun added, "Even His Majesty the Emperor has to give the Niu Family some deference."

"Really that impressive?"

"What do you say? Are you interested in joining the Niu Family?"

"There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world, and pies don't just fall from the sky! Out with it, what do you want from me?"

"Talking to you is so refreshing." Niu Kun smiled, "You help me with one thing, and I'll introduce you to the Niu Family. From then on, you'll stand out and won't have to look at anyone else's face."

Dongfang Jian asked expressionlessly, "What do you want me to do?"

"Help me kill someone?"

"Kill who?"

"My cousin."

"Your cousin?"

"My cousin and I are the most outstanding members of the third generation of the Niu Family, and the next family head will certainly be chosen from between us two. If you help me kill my cousin, no one else will compete with me for the position."

"You don't have confidence in yourself?"

"I just don't want any accidents. In terms of ability and talent for cultivation, I'm many times stronger than my cousin!"

"If that's the case, what are you worried about?"

"You don't understand." Niu Kun shook his head, "My cousin is very cunning and vicious. He has tried to harm me several times. If it weren't for my tough luck, I would have died long ago." Adding to that, Niu Kun said, "I can't sleep in peace until he's dead."

"Why don't you do it yourself?" Dongfang Jian asked with a frown.

"I'd like to, but there's no opportunity." Niu Kun said with a bitter smile, "My cousin is very cautious of me, guarding against me like I'm a thief, giving me no chance to act! Brother Dongfang, I'm telling you these secrets because I sincerely consider you a friend."

After pondering for a moment, Dongfang Jian then asked, "Why did you choose me? Do you think I can kill your cousin?"

"Although I haven't interacted with you for long, I can tell you're someone who is careful and thoughtful in your actions. With you making a move, the chances of success are quite substantial."

"...Can I refuse?"

"You can't! I've already told you the secret, and now you only have one path to take, which is to agree to me!"

"What if I don't agree? Are you going to harm me?"

"This matter is of great importance, absolutely cannot be leaked! Otherwise, I'll be in big trouble!" Although Niu Kun didn't say it explicitly, the hidden implication was already very clear—if Dongfang Jian dared to refuse, Niu Kun would act to silence him.

Dongfang Jian fell silent.

Niu Kun also shut his mouth, waiting for Dongfang Jian's decision.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became oppressive.

After carefully weighing the pros and cons, Dongfang Jian finally made a decision, "I can help you, but you have to agree to two conditions of mine."

"Let's hear them." Niu Kun nodded.

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"First, provide me with ample cultivation resources."

"Rest assured, as long as you become part of the Niu Family, we won't treat you unfairly. Everyone in Elysium knows that the Niu Family protects its own."

"Second, you can't restrict my freedom—in other words, I can do whatever I want, and you can't interfere."

"Hmm… Okay, agreed." Niu Kun nodded. "Just to be safe, take a vicious oath. If you dare betray me, may you be struck by lightning and die a horrible death!"

"Fine, I swear." Dongfang Jian made the oath without hesitation. For cultivators, oaths carried weight; breaking them would create inner demons, hindering future cultivation.

"Alright, rest now. Tomorrow morning, I'll take you to the Niu Family." Niu Kun stood up and left.

Dongfang Jian stood at the door, watching Niu Kun's departing figure, his eyes flickering, pondering something.

Dongfang Jian was not foolish. He could tell that Niu Kun was using him and had no good intentions, but he still agreed because this was an opportunity too good to miss.

For now, it seemed Niu Kun had outwitted Dongfang Jian, but what would happen in the future... that was uncertain. Dongfang Jian was not one to be manipulated willingly. Given the chance, he would make a hole in the skies.

A silent night passed.

Early the next day, Dongfang Jian left the inn with Niu Kun.

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Let's pause Dongfang Jian's story here and move on to Gao Fei's situation.

The people of the Tianyang Sect considered Gao Fei a once-in-a-millennium cultivation prodigy, and Sect Leader Song Qingfeng held great expectations for him.

But Gao Fei knew very well that he was not a prodigy at all; his rapid cultivation speed... was because he had cheated...

"Gao Fei, you're quite famous now," Xuan Jizi's voice echoed in his mind. "A prodigy of the ages! Such high praise!"

"Enough with the sarcasm," scoffed Gao Fei. "You know full well my true situation."

"What will you do when your cultivation recovers to the Golden Core Stage and your speed slows down?" Xuan Jizi inquired.

"I haven't thought that much about it."

"You should think about it! Think carefully! Think seriously! Being prepared ensures an unassailable position!"

"Well, what do you suggest I do?"

"I don't know…" Xuan Jizi shook his head. "I can't think of a solution…"

"If you, an ancient seeming monster who's lived for thousands of years, can't think of a solution, then I'm even less likely to figure it out," Gao Fei shrugged. "I'll just take it one step at a time. I firmly believe that there's always a way when you reach the mountain peak! Can a living man be suffocated by urine?"

"You… you're always so crude! Can't you be a bit more refined?"

"What's the use of being refined?" Gao Fei snorted. "Can I eat refinement for a meal? Can I spend refinement like money? Can refinement preserve my title as a genius forever?"

"You…"

"Enough, let's not talk anymore; it's only increasing my irritation! Go and research the Demon Sky Tower and the small Leiyin Temple. I'm going out to clear my head!" Gao Fei pushed open the door and stepped outside into the overcast skies filled with flashes of lightning and the pitter-patter of rain.

Gao Fei knew without Xuan Jizi reminding him that one day his "prodigy" label would vanish, and he would face others' ridicule, laughter, and accusations…

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Several days later, Gao Fei's cultivation had advanced to the Sixth Layer of the Inedia Stage, causing quite a stir in the Tianyang Sect.

Sect Leader Song Qingfeng slammed his desk with approval, ceaselessly praising Gao Fei!

Gao Fei had become the biggest topic in the Tianyang Sect, with people talking about him every day—some praised him, some worshiped him, while others envied him, hated him, and ridiculed him!