vncnus Chapter 23 Three Conditions
Chapter 23 Three Conditions
Seeing this unbelievable scene.
Even with Zuo Ruotong's composure, a look of surprise couldn't help but rise in her eyes.
But soon he realized that Ghost Hand King's actions, though unexpected, were actually quite reasonable.
Zuo Ruotong has been searching for Quanxing's stronghold for some time now.
However, upon arriving at the scene, Zuo Ruotong discovered that Ghost Hand King had no intention of harming the Li brothers.
In addition, he also wanted to see how the Li brothers would react to the crisis.
That's why they waited until Ghost Hand King wanted to take Li Cunzhen away before making their move.
Therefore, Zuo Ruotong was fully aware of everything Li Cunzhen had done with the "Reversed Eight Directions" technique.
Create lightning and enhance physical fitness.
In addition, there is the ability to control force fields.
Even from Zuo Ruotong's perspective, after Li Cunzhen's development, Daozhuan Bafang already had the foundation to become a major sect.
As the head of a family.
Zuo Ruotong asked himself honestly, if he were in that situation...
If it were me, facing a disciple who could improve the Reverse Life Triple Stage, making the cultivation of this technique less dangerous, or increasing the possibility of breaking through to the Triple Stage.
He might even go crazy trying to keep this disciple.
Thinking about this, Zuo Ruotong gained a better understanding of Ghost Hand King.
He then looked at Li Cunzhen, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
I'm curious how Li Cunzhen will deal with Ghost Hand King.
It should be noted that Ghost Hand King was far older and more skilled than Li Cunzhen, yet he knelt and bowed to him.
No matter how reckless a person is, they will be somewhat flustered when they first see this scene.
It wouldn't be surprising if someone softened their heart and agreed to the Ghost Hand King's request.
"Heh, Senior Wang, don't try that on me."
However, to Zuo Ruotong's surprise, Li Cunzhen remained calm and showed no sign of panic.
It was as if he was entitled to receive the Ghost Hand King's bow.
"If my master hadn't come, I'm afraid I would have been taken to some remote mountain forest by you long ago."
"Who are you trying to impress by putting on this act? Anyone who didn't know better would think I tied you up."
Ghost Hand King was clearly not expected Li Cunzhen to say such a thing, and looked at Li Cunzhen in disbelief.
But she was met with his completely indifferent gaze.
Clearly, Li Cunzhen did not say such things out of humiliation or revenge.
Instead, it has its own logic and reasoning.
They will not be swayed in the slightest by Ghost Hand King's seemingly miserable performance.
He opened his mouth, but had nothing to say.
His eyes turned completely gloomy.
It seems my skills are ultimately not good enough for formal occasions.
But Li Cunzhen had not finished speaking.
"You're the one who kidnapped me, and you forced me to pass on my skills. I don't owe you anything, so kneeling won't help."
"However..."
"At least you didn't hurt my brother and me. With you kneeling down, the debt of kidnapping me before is forgiven."
As he spoke, Li Cunzhen pointed at Li Muxuan.
"If you can find a way to get him to settle his debts with you as well, then we can consider it amicable and I can discuss helping you out."
Ghost Hand King was already in despair when he heard Li Cunzhen's words.
"Are you...really telling the truth?"
"certainly."
Upon hearing Li Cunzhen's answer, Ghost Hand King hesitated for a moment.
Kneeling before Li Cunzhen was the limit of what he could accept. This was the master who allowed Daozhuan Bafang to enter the inner sanctum, so bowing to him was enough.
But we could add Li Muxuan to the mix...
Oh well, kneeling is the same as kneeling once, and I've already lost all face.
Ghost Hand King sighed, then lowered his head and slowly rotated his knees, which were kneeling on the muddy ground.
Finally, he faced Li Muxuan.
"Alright, alright, I won't hold it against you for kidnapping. Just turn around and don't kneel here and shorten my lifespan."
Being forced to kneel before someone of his grandfather's generation, Li Muxuan was somewhat flustered and quickly waved his hands.
Ghost Hand King then looked at Li Cunzhen.
"Alright, then please get up. There's a proper way to apologize, and there's a proper way to conduct business."
Li Cunzhen spoke.
Ghost Hand King nodded, knowing that this approach wouldn't work on Li Cunzhen, and wisely stood up.
Li Cunzhen looked at Ghost Hand King, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
To say it's pitiful...
Ghost Hand King joined the Quanxing Society and swindled and cheated everywhere. He indulged himself when he was young, and only when he got old did he realize that he needed a successor.
It can be said that his current predicament is entirely his own fault.
But to say he's not pitiful...
He was a master-level figure, who had lived a carefree life for half his life, yet he went to such lengths for a child who was not even ten years old.
Ultimately, it makes one sigh with regret.
Perhaps it was out of this sigh, or perhaps it was out of respect for the spirit passed down by the Ghost Hand King.
Or perhaps, it's simply out of good intentions to pass on this craft.
Li Cunzhen intends to help Ghost Hand King.
But before helping him, Li Cunzhen had to confirm that Ghost Hand King was worth helping.
At the very least, we can't let him continue to cheat and swindle.
Thinking about this...
Li Cunzhen held up three fingers and said to Ghost Hand King.
"I can help you, but I have three conditions."
Ghost Hand King nodded repeatedly.
"Tell me, tell me!"
Li Cunzhen nodded and stated his conditions.
"First, you can no longer cheat and swindle, nor can you continue to work for Quanxing. I cannot help a scourge of society."
"Okay, okay, I agree!"
This was no big deal for Ghost Hand King, and he readily agreed.
He was an old man, all alone, and didn't spend much money at all; swindling and cheating were purely a hobby for him.
As for not following the Quanxing sect's lead.
Quanxing was originally a loose organization. He joined Quanxing just for fun, so it doesn't matter if he leaves now.
Li Cunzhen glanced at him and continued speaking.
"Okay, secondly, I bet you don't even know how much money you've cheated out of and how many people you've harmed. It would be too much to ask you to pay them all back one by one."
"The world is in such chaos now, people are dying everywhere. Use your skills to save people. If you save eight hundred, you will have met my conditions."
"Saving someone costs eight hundred? This..."
"Okay, I agree!"
For Ghost Hand King, this condition is much more demanding than the previous one.
Saving people isn't something that can be done simply by turning the world upside down and killing bandits. Human hearts are full of evil, and if you save someone, you have to bear their karma.
That would be a huge problem.
But these troubles are nothing compared to the inverted transmission of the Eight Directions.
Given Ghost Hand King's abilities, he should be able to meet the conditions within three to five years, if not a year or two.
In addition, he is still in good health and has at least ten years of good life ahead of him.
So, after some hesitation, he finally agreed.
"As for the last condition, although I don't know how you learned the 'Reversing Eight Directions' technique, ultimately it's a method used by the Jiyun Society."
"So, I will learn this technique of turning things upside down, but I will not use it in crowded places, nor am I qualified to pass it on. It should be returned to the Jiyun Society so that they can carry it forward."
"What? No way, I can't agree to that!"
Upon hearing this, Ghost Hand King became excited and quickly shook his head.
Just kidding, he's gone to so much just for Li Cunzhen, isn't he? Only his talent and understanding can lead Daozhuan Bafang to master the art!
Hand it over to Jiyun Society?
In the end, won't it just be treated as a circus act?