Li Feiyun's response showed that Jiang Ran's guess was correct.
Jiang Ran shook his head and smiled:
"Now that the boss is here, why should he be secretive?"
"It's not really a cover-up."
Li Feiyun sighed and said:
"You don't know who they are...but you have to know that I am not their opponent.
"When they came to me, I considered saying no.
"But I know I can't refuse.
"No one can choose to die between life and death, at least I can't bear it.
"So, I can only obey them.
"When Guo Chong took office as governor of Cangzhou, they put all this person's affairs in front of my desk.
"I know...this is because the imperial court is starting to be afraid of me.
"Then, there are only two roads before me.
"One way, according to what they said, is to capture Cangzhou Mansion and become a puppet in their hands.
"Life and death depend on their thoughts.
"The other way is still a dead end...but it means death in their hands.
"Not to mention the first path, once I choose it, my life and death will not only be in their hands.
"What's more, I won't survive the moment when my life and death are controlled by them.
"How can I... be willing to do so?"
Jiang Ran listened silently and was not in a hurry to interrupt.
And he could understand Li Feiyun's reluctance.
It is not easy for this person to build such a huge foundation as Feiyun Village with his own skills.
If a person can do this, how can he be willing to be inferior to others?
"So, I plan to take the third path, which is what you said, the golden cicada escapes from its shell."
Li Feiyun is really calm now:
"And you already know the original plan.
“It’s nothing more than cooperating inside and outside, opening the door to capture the city.
"But...besides this, there is still a back-up force, and that is them.
"Guo Chong is not a simple person. He walked out of the military camp and was deeply trusted by the general who ruled the country.
"When he comes, he can't just be a mere two or three thousand soldiers.
"There must be another killer hidden later.
"This is very interesting... There is a hand behind me that keeps pushing me forward. If I try to take even half a step back, I will be slapped to death.
"Guo Chong has a sharp weapon hidden behind his back. He will just wait for the right moment to kill him.
"So, the original plan was simple.
"Inciting Guo Chong to fight with them, through the scene of the Heroes Conference, I was able to escape.
"In this way, even if my brothers are truly defeated, it will be easy for them to escape with their abilities.
"And there are only two outcomes.
"In the first case, if Guo Chong wins, then I will be Wan Jiang, Shopkeeper Wan in Cangzhou Mansion from now on.
"The second option is, if they win... then I will run away and never see you again.
"However, this change is more serious than imagined.
"The Qinghe Sunset Two Camera Gang was destroyed.
"I lost my arms and my original plan was almost in pieces. Without them, I really don't have enough manpower.
"But the arrow was already on the string and I had to shoot it, so I had no choice but to make a desperate move and decided to poison...
"But... your methods are even darker than mine, and you don't look like a righteous person at all.
"You know better what happens next.
"Without these foils, this battle would seem much monotonous.
"But the firework sent out by the Yushan people also triggered the secret signals of the people behind me.
"It's a pity... they didn't come either.
"Until now, my brothers, dead and injured, have not come.
“This makes me feel happy and sad at the same time.
"I'm happy because if they don't come, it will be easier for me to escape.
"In fact, as long as I can fool you well, even if I want to continue to be Shopkeeper Wan, it's not necessarily impossible.
"As for the desolation...how can anyone not be desolate when holding a doll in the palm of his hand?"
"Master Li's words make sense."
Jiang Ran nodded slightly: "Once those threads connected to your body are cut, you will fall completely."
"I didn't expect that you would become my confidant in the end."
Li Feiyun laughed loudly:
"I'm falling more and more in love with you... Do you know why I'm telling you so much today?"
Although he was asking, he did not intend for Jiang Ran to answer. Instead, he said to himself:
"In this battle today, although you killed one of my men, I have to say that it was wonderful!
"You are scheming, ruthless, and merciless. More importantly, you are smart and agile, and you are still young.
"My martial arts skills are nothing compared to him.
"Little brother, let me ask you, have you ever thought about following me?
"Li Feiyun will never let you down as long as he lives!"
Jiang Ran wanted to laugh a little, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and then he heard Li Feiyun say quickly:
"No need to rush to answer me now.
"This time you made me admire you with admiration. Talents are hard to find, and I am really hungry for talents.
"So, I won't kill you today.
"I will come back to you someday. I hope you can give me a satisfactory answer."
"..."
Jiang Ran was speechless for a moment: "Master Li, don't you think that I came here just to chat with you?
"Don't you, the boss, know that for your head, Shopkeeper Wan gave you a thousand taels of gold...
"The government also gave me a full five thousand taels of silver.
"I'm running around for a living, and I really can't turn a blind eye to these five thousand taels."
"livelihood……"
Li Feiyun narrowed his eyes slightly:
"The lives of my six brothers are enough for you to have enough food and clothing for a lifetime, right?"
"I'm a very lavish spender."
Jiang Ran slowly pressed the handle of the knife: "I'm afraid it's not enough for you and my brothers. I have to ask the boss to help me!"
"Well, I just want to show you what I am capable of. Otherwise, how can you be convinced?"
There was a faint red glow in Li Feiyun's eyes:
"However, you have to be careful...my Blood Cauldron Sutra is extraordinary. If you are not careful, you will die.
“Don’t be careless!!”
After saying this, his steps changed, and his whole body was like a blood shadow, and he was in front of Jiang Ran in one step.
The palm posture turned up and changed three times in succession, and the blood filled the sky when he struck with his hand!
Jiang Ran's eyes flashed, and with a buzzing sound, a blade of light slashed across the sky, sweeping away the bloody light.
Li Feiyun's expression changed, his wrist flicked, and he flicked his fingers.
Just hear a buzzing sound!
The horizontal knife in Jiang Ran's hand trembled, and a touch of blood suddenly penetrated into the palm of his hand along the blade.
He felt a slight chill in the palm of his hand, so he changed his move and struck directly at Li Feiyun's neck.
Li Feiyun, however, seemed to be stupid for some reason. He stood on the spot and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, as if he was about to smile... But before the smile could open, a look of astonishment already appeared in his eyes.