I am the villain in the book

Chu Xianping understood Lu Hongji's true intentions perhaps even more clearly than Wei Changtian.

Especially after tonight, this conjecture was closer to the truth.

The logic was simple, based on the following two conditions:

First, due to the original purpose of the Kui Dragon, breaking through the first-rank bottleneck was a fatal temptation for every member, and Lu Hongji was no exception.

Second, Qin Zhengqiu had clearly cultivated the Moon Picking Sword to an extremely high level, but from his appearances, he didn't seem to be affected by inner demons, which undoubtedly meant that there was a way to resolve the side effects of the Moon Picking Sword.

From one plus two, it could be deduced that after Lu Hongji obtained the Moon Picking Sword technique, his next goal would definitely be to find a way to break the inner demons.

As for how to obtain this method...

Obviously, the breakthrough point was either Qin Zhengqiu himself or Xu Sui, whom he served.

Currently, both of these people were in Xin Feng.

Therefore, Lu Hongji tried his best to facilitate this great battle.

At the national level, this was an excellent opportunity to expand territory.

At the personal level, once he obtained the method to break the inner demons, he could use the Moon Picking Sword to break through to the first rank while avoiding the risk of inner demons.

From this perspective, unlike those Kui Dragon members who had recklessly begun practicing the Moon Picking Sword, Lu Hongji was not only more ambitious but also more patient.

More importantly, he was now only one step away from success.

If Wei Changtian knew all of this, it might resolve many of his doubts.

Why didn't the Qian and Hui kingdoms show the anger they should have after Dajue's "treacherous" withdrawal from this great battle?

Why did the Qian and Hui kingdoms, with Xin Feng only having Fengyuan as an isolated city, not choose to continue attacking the easier-to-conquer Da Shu to the west, but instead stubbornly fight Xu Sui here?

Why, despite mobilizing two million people and making such a big commotion, did the Qian and Hui kingdoms twice clearly state that they could abandon Da Ning and Da Shu, as long as they had the land of Xin Feng?

Now that I think about it, the reason might be what Chu Xianping said—

The drunkard's heart is not in the wine.

"Clap, clap, clap."

The carriage sped through the night, raising swirling dust from the road.

When the light applause sounded, Chu Xianping knew that his guess was correct.

"Hahahaha! Brother Xianping's deep scheming is truly admirable!"

"Yes! I am indeed after the method to break the inner demons of the Moon Picking Sword!"

Laughing loudly, Lu Hongji's voice was loud, and he said without any concealment, "Brother Xianping is right, uncontrollable power cannot be considered true power!"

"I don't want to become such a non-human, non-ghost thing, so I must obtain this method!"

"Brother Xianping, aren't you also by Wei Changtian's side for this matter?"

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Naturally shifting the topic from himself to Chu Xianping, Lu Hongji smiled even more.

However, Chu Xianping didn't take the bait, but calmly asked:

"Chief Lu, since you are after the method to break the inner demons, why not just order someone to kidnap Qin Zhengqiu and the Xin Feng Empress? Why bother stirring up a war?"

"Aren't you afraid of complications?"

"This..."

Looking at Chu Xianping meaningfully, Lu Hongji chuckled, "Because I never do things without certainty."

"Besides, even if I really kidnap them, would they be willing to tell me?"

"Rather than alerting the enemy at that time, I might as well spend more effort and use the entire Xin Feng as a bargaining chip."

"Isn't Xu Sui the Xin Feng Empress?"

"Heh heh, after I conquer Fengyuan, I will have a good talk with her."

"I want to see whether she values the method to break the inner demons more, or the lives of tens of millions of Xin Feng's people more."

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Using the entire Xin Feng as a bargaining chip to coerce Xu Sui into revealing the method to break the inner demons of the Moon Picking Sword.

Lu Hongji still had a smile on his face, but at this moment, the smile was chilling.

However, Chu Xianping didn't react to this, but simply nodded and said, "I see," and didn't say anything else.

"Brother Xianping, I've said so much."

Looking at the silent Chu Xianping, Lu Hongji suddenly smiled and asked, "Shouldn't you also resolve the doubts in my heart?"

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Raising his head and glancing at Lu Hongji, Chu Xianping replied calmly:

"No."

"I am not here for the method to break the inner demons."

"Oh?"

Lu Hongji narrowed his eyes and asked, "Then why has Brother Xianping been with Wei Changtian for so long?"

"Chief Lu, you don't need to know about this."

Chu Xianping paused, and then added, "It's just related to a senior brother of mine."

"Senior brother?"

Lu Hongji was stunned, "Brother Xianping, besides the Kui Dragon, you are also..."

"Yes, I am also a member of the White Hall."

Chu Xianping slowly straightened his sleeves and said slowly in Lu Hongji's suspicious gaze:

"Chief Lu, you should have heard of the White Hall."

"After all, you should know best how the Moon Picking Sword manual in your hand came to be."

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The night was dark, and the official road covered by dense forests was dimly lit. The dark clouds in the sky were heavy and oppressive.

When Chu Xianping finished his last sentence, the carriage fell into a deathly silence.

You should know best how the Moon Picking Sword manual in your hand came to be...

If Wei Changtian was also in the carriage right now, then his expression should be very interesting.

Because Chu Xianping's words undoubtedly showed that it was not him who leaked the secret of Old Zhangtou and the Moon Picking Sword to Lu Hongji.

But how was this possible?

Only a few people knew the secret of the Moon Picking Sword.

As the "beneficiary" of the Moon Picking Sword, Qin Zhengqiu wished that fewer people knew this secret, so how could he reveal it to Lu Hongji, who had nothing to do with him?

Besides, Qin Zhengqiu was not in Shu Province when Old Zhangtou returned to the White Hall, and he didn't know where he was hiding to practice the sword!

Li Wutong was the same, he was also in Fengyuan at the time, and he didn't know about Old Zhangtou's departure at all.

Although Du Chang knew everything, he had taken the Puppet Pill.

So... could it be Agou???

The above four people had no motive or ability to "commit the crime", only Chu Xianping had both, but it wasn't him.

Thinking about it, it was fortunate that Wei Changtian didn't hear this conversation, otherwise his head would probably explode.

As for Lu Hongji, who might be the only one who knew the truth...

"Heh heh, Brother Xianping."

After a brief moment of astonishment, he suddenly smiled and asked playfully:

"Are you going to ask me how I found out about that old man's whereabouts next?"

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"Chief Lu, you're overthinking it, I'm not interested in knowing these things."

Shaking his head, Chu Xianping's calm eyes made Lu Hongji frown slightly.

Obviously, he was suspicious of Chu Xianping.

Or rather, this suspicion had always existed, but just now Lu Hongji decided to test it.

Staring at Chu Xianping's eyes, Lu Hongji still didn't see any difference.

If it were an ordinary person, he might have dispelled the doubts in his heart now.

But since it was Chu Xianping, then...

"Brother Xianping, I suddenly remembered another thing."

"I see that your aura is only at the sixth rank, so you must have learned a supernatural power to hold your breath and conceal your aura."

"But I don't know what your true realm is now? Can you let me see it?"

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Looking at each other, Lu Hongji's eyes were no longer gentle, but slightly gloomy.

The conditions for the Kui Dragon to select gang members were extremely strict, and possessing the talent to reach the second-rank realm was the most basic condition.

And this also meant that the realm of every member of the Kui Dragon would far exceed their peers.

Therefore, Chu Xianping, who was only at the sixth rank now, was undoubtedly "unqualified", which made Lu Hongji want to test his "authenticity".

"Brother Xianping, what's wrong? Is there any difficulty?"

Staring at the silent Chu Xianping, Lu Hongji narrowed his eyes and asked again.

I have to say, his test was very clever.

Everything can be fake, but the realm can't be faked no matter what.

After all, I've only heard of exercises that can hide one's aura, but I haven't heard of supernatural powers that can "exaggerate" one's aura.

More importantly, I'm just asking you to show your true realm, this request is not excessive, you have no reason to refuse.

It can be said that if Chu Xianping was really only at the sixth rank, then his current situation was undoubtedly very dangerous.

But at this moment, he actually smiled.

"Heh heh, Chief Lu, do you suspect me?"

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Frowning and staring at Chu Xianping, Lu Hongji's mood at this time was both uneasy and upset.

And these two emotions came from the disdain in Chu Xianping's laughter.

How should I put it.

This feeling was like a beggar questioning whether a rich merchant was really rich, and the latter disdained to argue with him.

Although Lu Hongji was both the chief of the Kui Dragon and the Emperor of Da Hui, he would not be easily bluffed, but at this moment his eyes also changed slightly.

"Brother Xianping, what are you talking about."

"How could I suspect you, I'm just curious."

"Oh."

Chu Xianping nodded slightly, the disdain in his tone even more.

"Chief Lu, let me put it this way."

"Although you are at the second rank, if I fight you, I will kill you within five moves."

"Is that so?"

Lu Hongji narrowed his eyes: "Then why don't you and I try it now?"

"Heh heh..."

Looking up at Lu Hongji, Chu Xianping's smile remained, and he only said two words.

"Whatever."