Xiaoxiao.

Chapter 171 Deep Hatred

At the year-end banquet that year, the atmosphere was originally very harmonious and pleasant.

Suddenly, as if out of nowhere, Ling Qi made a shocking request in front of all the elders—he wanted Zhu Xian's personal maid, Yu Niang, to sleep with him!

These words were like a bombshell dropped into a calm lake, instantly creating huge waves.

All the elders present were stunned into silence; they never imagined that Ling Qi would be so audacious.

Anyone with a modicum of sense knows that Zhu Xian is currently taking back power from the elders in an orderly manner, but in order to maintain his good image and reputation, all his actions must be justified and based on evidence.

Now that Ling Qi is openly challenging Zhu Xian's authority, isn't he courting death?

Everyone knows that Zhu Xian, with his sixth-level strength and the righteousness of holding the position of lord, has already stood at the pinnacle of invincibility.

Although the elders were unwilling to relinquish their power, the situation forced them to accept it, leaving them with no power to resist.

As the saying goes, "When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head."

Faced with a choice between power and life, even though Elder Lingyi was old and senile, he was still able to discern the pros and cons.

Therefore, even though they were filled with reluctance and unwillingness, they had no choice but to compromise.

After all, no matter how good the power is, you have to be alive to enjoy it.

In fact, that banquet that night was Zhu Xian's way of giving the elders the last bit of face.

By actively cooperating and spending their later years in peace, they may not have absolute authority, but at least their lives are safe.

If you still harbor disloyal thoughts, then don't blame me for being ruthless!

Therefore, the dinner was both a thank you and a final warning and admonition.

The purpose was to let the elders know: who really has the authority to give orders at Noguchi Pass!

The fact that the seven elders attended the banquet together clearly demonstrated their stance and attitude—from this moment on, the entire Noguchi Pass would follow the orders of the Immortal.

What should have been a happy and harmonious situation, with Zhu Xian preparing to give the seven elders the respect they deserved, was unexpected when something happened.

Ling Qi, oblivious to the danger, made such a daring and reckless request in public.

It should be known that the four beautiful women, "Bing," "Qing," "Yu," and "Jie," are the apples of Zhu Xian's eye and treasures, a fact that is common knowledge throughout the entire Yekou Ridge.

Even when Zhu Xian first ascended to the throne of lord, none of the seven of them had ever made such an excessive request.

On the contrary, Zhu Xian himself had repeatedly boasted that he would make these four women serve him in bed.

However, everyone knows Zhu Xian's deep affection for these four women.

Although Zhu Xian did need the help of the seven of them to consolidate his position, it was ultimately just an exchange of benefits between them.

However, if these four women are involved, the nature of the matter changes completely.

As the saying goes, "The hatred of killing one's father is irreconcilable; the resentment of having one's wife stolen is as deep as the sea."

The four women, "Bing," "Qing," "Yu," and "Jie," were actually husband and wife with Zhu Xian.

If they were to actually be allowed to serve Zhu Xian in bed, this would undoubtedly be a great insult to Zhu Xian.

In this way, the relationship is no longer a simple exchange of interests, but rather a "hatred of having one's wife stolen".

Imagine if the roles were reversed one day, and it was the other way around who needed Zhu Xian's help. Would the other party really let such an opportunity pass by?

At that time, the relationship between the two sides will likely no longer be one of gratitude, but rather one of deep-seated hatred.

Because they understood this principle, even though some of the seven men coveted the beauty of the four women, they never dared to cross the line.

Today, all the power in their hands has been confiscated, and they are all like birds that have lost their wings, with no trace of their former prestige.

Having come this far, no one expected that Ling Qi would make such an audacious request!

How could this not leave the other elders present speechless and utterly astonished?

Zhu Xian, who had been searching for a suitable reason and opportunity, couldn't help but feel secretly delighted when he saw Ling Qi's ungrateful behavior: "This is truly heaven's help! Isn't this just like a comfortable pillow being delivered when I'm dozing off!"

Therefore, Zhu Xian seized this golden opportunity without hesitation and immediately flew into a rage at the banquet.

Zhu Xian's face was ashen, veins bulged on his forehead, his eyes were wide open like copper bells, and he spewed out a series of angry words.

He not only ruthlessly stripped the elders of all their power, but also fundamentally degraded their status, turning these once highly respected elders into henchmen he could manipulate at will.

The instigator of this uproar, Ling Qi, received the most severe punishment.

Zhu Xian ordered that Ling Qi be permanently deprived of the ability to have sexual relations. If it weren't for the other elders' desperate pleas, Ling Qi's life would probably have been in danger.

So why did Ling Qi make such an excessive request at that time?

So, is he really out of his mind?

That's not actually the case. The reason Ling Qi chose to make such an excessive request at that time was not because he was really out of his mind or confused.

On the contrary, he did it intentionally.

The purpose was to provoke Zhu Xian in this extreme way, so that he would impose a severe punishment on him, thereby arousing the deep-seated hatred and indignation in everyone's hearts.

After all, no one wants to be stripped of their power, but unfortunately, things did not turn out as he wished.

Not everyone can fight to the end with the same fearlessness and willingness to risk everything as he did!

Therefore, faced with Zhu Xian's unbridled suppression, the other elders chose to silently endure it.

As for Ling Qi, who was the one who stood out, he was completely crushed by Zhu Xian.

After suffering that heavy blow, Ling Qi, whose reproductive organs had been destroyed, became obedient and well-behaved.

Not only did he lose his former arrogance, but his flattery towards Zhu Xian even surpassed that of anyone else.

People mocked him, saying that Zhu Xian not only removed his eggs but also his gallbladder, making him a complete waste, both physically and mentally!

Ling Qi dared not refute this in the slightest.

Only in the dead of night, when everyone is sound asleep, does he dare to quietly release his long-suppressed resentment, letting it spread unchecked in the darkness...

I thought I would be shrouded in the shadow of hopeless revenge for the rest of my life, and would never be able to break free from the shackles of fate.

However, just when he was feeling disheartened, the appearance of three humans was like the dawn of a new day, suddenly appearing in his field of vision.

At that moment, he seemed to see a glimmer of light in the darkness, and the flame of hope was rekindled in his heart.

He was especially excited when he learned that these humans possessed a magical treasure that could restore their energy at any time.

If I could acquire this extraordinary treasure, my strength would be greatly enhanced, and I might even be able to break through my current bottleneck and reach a higher level.

If he can reach the same level as Zhu Xian, why should he worry about not being able to get back all the suffering, humiliation and injustice that were once inflicted on him?

Whenever he thought of this, Ling Qi's heart, which had been dormant for hundreds of years, would instantly become as hot as dry tinder that had been ignited.

That's why, despite the failure of the last operation, he never gave up tracking down the remaining two humans.

To this end, he racked his brains and used all sorts of methods and means in order to find any clues about them.

However, no matter how hard he tried, the two humans seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace.

How could such an outcome not break his heart?

Every night, when all was quiet, he would toss and turn in bed, unable to fall asleep for a long time, his mind constantly filled with the coveted treasure of those two humans.

He secretly vowed that no matter the cost, he would find them and carry out his revenge plan.