Chapter 235: Young Master, as your enemies, they are quite difficult!
Watching the shocked, fearful, and angry expressions of the two individuals, Lin Beifan had just thought about explaining that the mastermind behind all this was the Tianmen Sect’s leader who had disappeared. It was also possible that Prince of Northern Hebei had been deceived.
But when the words reached his lips, he held them back.
The Tianmen Sect’s leader wasn’t a good person, and neither was Prince of Northern Hebei!
Since they had already acted maliciously, then let’s play it out to the end!
“That’s right, it’s Prince of Northern Hebei!” Lin Beifan clapped his hands and said, “Prince of Northern Hebei is selfish and hypocritical. If this cultivation method is truly excellent, why would he give it to outsiders? He wouldn’t even have time to keep it hidden; surely, he has some ulterior motives!”
“The situation is already very clear. He wants to buy you with this technique, make you sacrifice your lifespan to cultivate it, and then use your increased strength to serve him! Even if you eventually discover the truth, you will still be under his control!”
“He is truly despicable! If you two unknowingly cultivate this technique, you wouldn’t even know that you’ve been sold to others!”
“Prince of Northern Hebei!!!” Mo Roushuang and Guo Shaoshuai gnashed their teeth. They were utterly disappointed in Prince of Northern Hebei now!
Not only disappointed but also extremely disgusted!
And extremely angry!
Over the years, they had put in a lot of effort for Prince of Northern Hebei, traveling long distances, working day and night, with no small amount of contributions to Prince of Northern Hebei! In the end, they found out that their enthusiasm and loyalty had been wasted.
He turned out to be an ambitious hypocrite who disregarded the lives of the common people in order to amass wealth. Now, to achieve his ambitions, he even handed this evil technique to them, making them “sacrifice” themselves for him.
It was truly vicious!
Guo Shaoshuai angrily said, “Young Master, Senior Sister, I really want to go back to Northen Hebei and settle the score!”
Mo Roushuang advised, “Junior Brother, don’t be impulsive! Prince of Northern Hebei is powerful, and there are many experts protecting him. If we go back, it would be like seeking death, and we might even drag down our sect. It’s not worth it!”
Guo Shaoshuai remained furious, “Are we really helpless? Prince of Northern Hebei might not only give this technique to us but also to others. Other martial artists will suffer too! They are our fellow martial brothers and sisters, devoting themselves to a great cause, only to end up like this. Senior Sister, can you bear it?”
Mo Roushuang sighed deeply, not knowing how to persuade him.
After a moment, Guo Shaoshuai calmed down but looked desolate, pained, and desperate. Whichever choice they made, they would have to sacrifice some people. This decision was really difficult!
“Young Master, is there no way to have it both ways? For example, we could secretly leak this matter to let everyone see Prince of Northern Hebei’s true face. What do you think?” Guo Shaoshuai became excited, liking his own idea.
Lin Beifan shook his head, “If we do that, it will be the common people who suffer, and more people will die!”
“Why?” Guo Shaoshuai didn’t understand.
“Prince of Northern Hebei’s foundation lies in the martial world. By creating the image of a wise and martial lord, he attracts heroes from all over the martial world to join him, giving him his current influence! If the truth is revealed and he loses support, he will go crazy and immediately rebel! When war breaks out, who do you think will be the most unfortunate?”
“Alas!” Guo Shaoshuai sighed helplessly.
“So, right now, we can’t do anything! We not only can’t expose the truth but also have to help conceal Prince of Northern Hebei’s actions! This way, you, your Senior Sister, and your sect will be safe! The common people will be safe too. Only a small group of people distantly connected to you will be sacrificed. This is the best approach for the current situation!”
At this moment, Guo Shaoshuai seemed as if all his strength had been drained, and his eyes were filled with despair. Lin Beifan sighed, “This is the martial world! When in the martial world, one’s own actions are often beyond one’s control!”
“Thank you for your guidance, Young Master! I’m feeling a bit unwell, so I’ll go back and rest first,” Guo Shaoshuai said with a cupped hand, then left with a dejected expression.
Mo Roushuang stayed behind and watched Guo Shaoshuai’s departing figure. She said, “Young Master, Junior Brother is still young, and his heart is filled with enthusiasm and ideals. He’s having a hard time accepting this situation.”
Lin Beifan smiled and replied, “I understand very well. Everyone goes through a youthful phase.”
Mo Roushuang was surprised and asked, “Young Master, did you also go through such a phase?”
Lin Beifan said earnestly, “I should say that all my enemies have gone through such a phase!”
Mo Roushuang couldn’t help but chuckle, “Indeed, as your enemies, they must have had a tough time!” They walked side by side, chatting as they went.
Mo Roushuang admired Lin Beifan and said, “Fortunately, we have you, Young Master. You saw through the Sunflower Manual and Prince of Northern Hebei’s true nature at a glance. Otherwise, we would have unknowingly stepped into a deep pit and been sold off!”
Lin Beifan chuckled, “That’s nothing! As long as you’re more vigilant, it won’t be so easy to be deceived. There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world; remember that!”
“The principle sounds simple, but when faced with powerful martial techniques, who can resist temptation?” Mo Roushuang sighed, “Take the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual, for example. Despite its various flaws, it was still pursued by many martial artists, and countless bloody battles were fought for it. If not for the imperial court finding a way to counter it, chaos would have been even worse!”
“Indeed, Prince of Northern Hebei knows very well how to manipulate people’s desires! To achieve his ambitions, he even created a martial manual as deadly as the Evil-Repelling Sword Manual. He is truly sinister!” Lin Beifan nonchalantly shifted the blame onto Prince of Northern Hebei.
“Who could have imagined that behind his image of a wise and martial lord lies such a wicked heart?” Mo Roushuang clenched her fist, gritting her teeth, “Not only does he disregard the lives of the people in his territory, but he also doesn’t spare his own people!”
“Ambitious people care only for themselves; others are just sacrificial pawns!” Lin Beifan remarked.
“Yes, such a person can hardly be called human! In comparison, Young Master, although you carry the reputation of a corrupt official and treacherous minister, everything you have done has been for the benefit of the country and the people!” Mo Roushuang’s eyes sparkled with admiration, “You have contributed so much in the court, resolving the banditry issue, and saving the common people in Northern Hebei!”
“You pointed out the errors in medical texts and added several medical formulas, saving millions of patients!”
“You distinguished yourself in the Yan and Wu Competition, bringing glory to the country!”
“Since taking up the position of Prefect of the Capital, you have cracked down on the powerful and upheld justice for the common people! You have also encouraged and supported the development of a low-carbon economy, providing the people with a path to prosperity!”
“And now, you’re helping to save millions of disaster victims from afar, and you’re doing your best to address their food, clothing, shelter, and transportation needs!”
Mo Roushuang’s face was filled with admiration, and her eyes sparkled like stars, “Young Master, you have done so much for the country and the people! Without you holding everything together, the court would have fallen into chaos, and the world would have been in turmoil!”
Lin Beifan was delighted, “It’s good that you understand me! I’ve done so much, but others can’t see it. They only focus on a little bit of greed and label me as a corrupt official. It’s just too unfair!”
Mo Roushuang weakly said, “Young Master, it’s not just a little bit of greed; it’s quite a lot…”
Lin Beifan: “…”
“Really?” Lin Beifan touched his nose.
“Yes!” Mo Roushuang nodded vigorously.
Lin Beifan was a bit angry, “Rushuang, how could you say that? Can you honestly say that I am really that greedy?”
Mo Roushuang touched her conscience, “Young Master, you are even greedier than I imagined!”
Lin Beifan: “…”
“I’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg; there’s probably much more that I haven’t seen!” Mo Roushuang continued.
Lin Beifan: “…”
This woman’s intuition is really damn accurate!
Can we still be good friends in the future?
Looking at Lin Beifan’s frustrated expression, Mo Roushuang covered her mouth and laughed, then said seriously, “However, despite being a corrupt official, you are a good person, Young Master!”
Lin Beifan became happy again, “Rushuang, you truly are a woman; you can say such unreasonable things, and I like it! Haha…”
Mo Roushuang also laughed happily.
She realized that every time she was with Young Master, she felt so happy! It’s like she had no worries at all!
“But, Young Master, continuing like this will be very dangerous. Stop now and change course in time! Otherwise, if you keep indulging in greed, you’ll face irreversible ruin!” Mo Roushuang advised with concern.
“When in the martial world, one’s actions are often beyond one’s control; the same goes for the court,” Lin Beifan sighed, “I have no turning back now! A pure-hearted person like me can’t survive in a court full of corrupt officials. To achieve my ambitions, I must make some sacrifices!”
“Moreover, if I don’t indulge in greed, others will! If they can’t gain benefits from me, they will seek them from others. Not everyone is as conscientious as I am! The court is already full of holes and decayed. It can’t withstand too much disturbance! Once it collapses, it will be like a domino effect! So, I’m greedy out of necessity!”
“I will go to hell for others; who will do it if not me?” Lin Beifan declared solemnly, “Let all the sugar-coated bullets come at me, let money corrode me. I won’t refuse anything that comes my way, and I will bear the burden! Whatever can’t break me will only make me stronger!”
“Young Master!” Mo Roushuang was deeply moved.
She didn’t expect that behind Young Master’s insatiable greed, there was such noble character!
Young Master had sacrificed too much for his ideals, for the common people, and for the country!
And she had been narrow-minded, unable to see all of this!
With firm determination in her eyes, Mo Roushuang said, “Young Master, no matter how others see you, in my heart, you are a true hero and a great person! In this lifetime, I will stand by your side through life and death, never abandoning you!”
“Great!” Lin Beifan was very excited and grabbed Mo Roushuang’s hand.
At this moment, tens of thousands of eyes were watching not far away. Mo Roushuang felt quite shy, slightly struggling, but in the end, she acquiesced and lowered her head.
Shortly after, Mo Roushuang left, still feeling shy.
Looking at the Sunflower Manual in his hand, Lin Beifan smirked, “Prince of Northern Hebei, Leng Ruochen, I’m preparing to send you a grand gift! Hope you won’t be too surprised, haha!”
