The King of Curses

Chapter 121 Is everything on track?

"Who to meet?"

"Guo Cui'e."

Cen Dongsheng had already recounted what happened yesterday, so Yi Qingyan knew this person.

"You want me to get along with another spell-forbidden master? Do you need me to have a good relationship with her?"

"No, she is here to please you. If you don't mind getting along with her, sooner or later, she will become your follower."

Cen Dongsheng was relatively confident in Guo Cui'e because she would have a good reputation in the future. She would adopt orphans who had lost their loved ones in the battles between curse masters, and she was one of those with relatively high moral standards among the curse masters.

In those days, showmanship was not popular, and reputation was only tied to strength. People who took the initiative to do good things generally did so sincerely; perhaps it was because of this that she could get along well with Yi Qingyan.

In addition, Guo Cui'e made a list for herself, which included all the spell-binding masters she had secretly gathered, and they were currently mainly concentrated in the Hongchen Bar.

Judging from this achievement, she also has certain leadership skills, which is even more rare. If she becomes Yi Qingyan's assistant, I think she can help.

Cen Dongsheng also noticed that her followers were all women. This was the last bargaining chip for him to make the final decision; it could be said that it was out of his selfishness, or it could be said that it was a prudence to minimize unexpected factors...

On the other hand, he was actually curious about the reasons behind this phenomenon.

There might be other secrets hidden in Guo Cui'e's bar.

"Will Miss An have any objections? She has already regarded this city as her own territory, right? Does this count as digging into her base?"

Yi Qingyan held her chin with one hand. Her words seemed like a reminder, but looking at her sparkling eyes, it was clear that the girl was only passionate about causing trouble for An Zhizhen.

"It's okay. I've already talked to Sister Zhizhen. She's very generous."

The light in the little girl's pupils went out again and she curled her lips.

...Don’t be too easy to understand your emotions.

She said getting back to the point.

"Is this the way Brother Dongsheng guides me? Do you want me to change in this regard?"

"Yes. Do you feel uncomfortable?" Cen Dongsheng observed her expression, "For me, this is just a test. If you don't want to, just refuse."

After a moment's silence, the little girl slowly spoke.

"No, I think... it's fine."

She twirled her fingers through the hair that fell on her shoulders and seemed lost in thought.

"…Besides, I don't care."

"what?"

"I will obey whatever my brother wants me to do."

The most important thing is your own will.

Cen Dongsheng thought about it and swallowed the words.

He could actually guess a little about Yi Qingyan's thoughts.

Because she didn't know which way to go next and all she saw was confusion, she simply gave the choice to herself whom she trusted.

Just like throwing a stone to test the water, using the sharp end of the falling stone to determine the next path, it is actually all metaphysics. From this point of view, although Cen Dongsheng is not very confident in his educational level, what he proposed is based on his insights into the future and is more or less reliable.

……

Followers...?

Yi Qingyan seriously considered Dongshengge's proposal.

Just as Cen Dongsheng guessed, although she had faith, she didn't know how to realize it, so she gave the choice to the only person she could trust.

Thinking along this line, wouldn’t it be nice if we could find a group of like-minded people?
"Brother Dongsheng's expectation for me is to gather a large number of subordinates, establish my own organization, and rule a region like Miss An did...?"

Cen Dongsheng shook his head.

"You don't have to do what she did...you don't have to learn from her."

He had never thought of letting Yi Qingyan replace anyone. In his mind, the King of Equality had a clear distinction between love and hate, was as free as the wind, and would not bear such heavy constraints.

Some people are not born to be leaders, like himself. It is important for people to know themselves. Human wisdom lies in choosing the path that suits them.

As a reborn person, it was difficult for him to imagine Yi Qingyan becoming a ruler.

If only he could be like the Nether King, with a group of loyal supporters and a huge power that could influence the world...

...Well, the example of the Hades King is not very good. He spread panic wantonly for his own purposes, and his organization is too mixed. It is naturally incompatible with regional rulers like the Philosopher King. This is not a good thing.

He felt that considering Yi Qingyan's personality, there was a high probability that a "small but elite" organization would gradually be formed with her as the center.

"I can't be like her... Brother Dongsheng thinks I can't do it?"

Cen Dongsheng guessed that she would have this reaction, so he answered calmly:

"If you want to do it, I certainly support you."

Ultimately, what form the power of King Pingdeng will take can only be decided by her herself. Cen Dongsheng just hopes to be with her until the end.

Most of the followers of the former King of Equality were, to put it bluntly, a burden. This was because there was no hierarchy between them, and therefore no selection and admission mechanism.

But the problem is - if his guess is correct, King Pingdeng himself seems cold on the surface, but in fact he cares about them deep in his heart.

Just before Yi Qingyan gradually fell into the abyss of madness, there was a tragic incident in which her followers were attacked by a group of curse masters and most of them died. Cen Dongsheng guessed that the woman was deeply affected by this incident.

What happened was that King Pingdeng launched a revenge on the local area, but the dead would never come back.

She lost all her attachments and restrictions, and ended up alone, at odds with the world.

Cen Dongsheng met King Pingdeng once, and she clearly said at that time: "I don't need them to serve me, I don't need to be responsible for them"...

...Even after growing up, this girl is still awkward.

King Pingdeng protects ordinary people and allows them to follow him as avengers. Cen Dongsheng doesn't hate this; what's important is how to protect the weak.

If the number of spell-breakers who choose to follow King Pingdeng could be increased, she would not only have burdens but also helpers around her who are capable of protecting herself and ordinary people and who can share her worries and solve her problems, just like the relationship between other ancestors and their subordinates, and it would not have come to this.

"Really? You really think so?"

"real."

Seeing that Yi Qingyan was interested, he considered her future and said that if she wanted to be someone like Sister Zhizhen, she would have to consider the geographical factors more carefully.

The world today is still at the dawn of the Curse Master Era, and there is a power vacuum everywhere. If she wants to choose a territory, she has enough time, and can even consider expanding overseas...

In this way, the world will be completely overturned, right? But as long as it can help the King of Equality, it doesn't matter even if the future is changed beyond recognition.

So, Cen Dongsheng really talked to her about which area was more suitable to be the base camp for developing power.

Although she didn't understand, she could tell that her brother was seriously considering her. "It sounds like we're going to another city."

"I think it would be better to avoid competing with other special curse masters for the time being. At present, folk curse master organizations are emerging like mushrooms after rain. With your ability, you will surely attract a large number of people soon... If you are worried about not having helpers in the early stage, I can go with you."

"elder brother……"

She didn't expect that Brother Dongsheng would be willing to move away for her.

When the man said this, the little girl's expression finally relaxed and she revealed a gentle smile.

"I know what you mean. Let's not talk about whether to develop a base for now... Let's start with those people in the Red Dust Bar and try to build my own power."

*
In the afternoon, Cen Dongsheng took his sister to see Guo Cui'e.

She had completed the formalities, left Quantai, and prepared to return to Hongchen Bar.

"She is Yi Qingyan."

When Guo Cui'e saw the graceful girl, she suddenly felt her eyes brighten.

"You are Mr. Cen's sister. You are so charming."

The woman admired from the bottom of her heart.

"Yeah. If you take her to meet someone, I won't get involved."

"I see."

Ms. Guo smiled and nodded. She looked at Yi Qingyan with a gentle expression.

Although the girl's status in the world of curse masters is obviously higher than hers, judging from her age, she still seems to be a little girl who needs adult care.

"plz follow me."

Yi Qingyan nodded silently.

……

Before leaving, the brother and sister exchanged a look.

He said that in order to let Guo Cui'e take care of her, she must have a good relationship with her; he also said that his sister was a curse master, and Guo Cui'e and those under her might become her subordinates in the future.

But he did not explain what level of spell master Yi Qingyan was.

Judging from Guo Cui'e's attitude, she obviously thinks that Yi Qingyan is weaker than Cen Dongsheng, and that she can only become her immediate superior by relying on her brother's status.

This is human nature. Who would have thought that beneath the delicate and slender appearance of a girl, there is a demon king who destroys the world?
However, no one offered to explain - this misunderstanding was exactly what the brother and sister wanted.

After all, he is the first subordinate recruited by her sister personally, so Qingyan will observe him with her own eyes. It will not be too late to speak when she feels it is appropriate.

……

Guo Cui'e drove the car and Yi Qingyan sat in the passenger seat.

"Ms. Guo, are all your subordinates currently gathered in that bar?"

"Just call me by my first name."

Guo Cui'e answered while driving, holding the steering wheel.

"Yes, I have informed them in advance. My side is full of girls."

Brother Dongsheng talked to her about this.

When she heard it for the first time, Yi Qingyan immediately guessed that it was the man's possessiveness at work, which made her want to tease him a few times; but Brother Dongsheng also said that Guo Cui'e's bar might be hiding some secrets.

“…I’m not familiar with them yet.”

"I'll let everyone introduce themselves first. Some of you are very young, still students, and I'm sure you will have something in common with you."

Guo Cui'e has a very good attitude.

“Although Miss Yi is the youngest, don’t worry, my sisters and I will take care of you.”

……

Watching the car carrying Yi Qingyan and Guo Cui'e disappear from sight, Cen Dongsheng stretched and prepared to go home.

"Okay, now it's my job."

If his own arena was kicked over by an outsider, coupled with the fact that his spirit was stripped away, Zhang Shidao would be doomed to be at a disadvantage in the next fight with An Zhizhen... These unfavorable factors were enough to keep the Ten Thousand Immortals Conference in check for a while.

He believed that Zhang Shidao had already begun to cooperate with official organizations. That man, like An Zhizhen, had considerable vision and ambition.

Next, how far each side can develop depends on their own skills.

An Zhizhen, who holds the power of Tiankui Quanshou and has long used international metropolises as his base to carry out his work in an orderly manner, now has a first-mover advantage. He does not think that there is anyone in the world who can surpass his elder sister.

So, as long as the fight is over and everything is back on track, he can live a peaceful life... ?
"It's better not to set a flag for yourself."

Cen Dongsheng touched his chin, his heart seemed to be shrouded in a layer of fog, and he had a vague sense of uneasiness.

He still trusted his instincts... Could something go wrong in the ring?

In terms of strength alone, there is actually a rank of "magician" between special class and ordinary class A, but the emergence of this group means that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has become dense to a certain critical point, which will not exist in this era.

If Cen Dongsheng and his opponent were both first-class spell-forbidden masters, there might be compatibility issues between them, and he might not be able to gain the upper hand; but he had two lives, and unless a special-class spell-forbidden master suddenly appeared from nowhere, he could not think of a reason to lose.

There would be no problem with Yi Qingyan. He knew that there were secrets hidden in the Hongchen Bar, but no matter what the secret was, it could not threaten her.

Sister Zhizhen has always been extremely stable...

Cen Dongsheng had actually guessed the answer.

If there is anything that could be worrying him right now, it is the tense relationship between the two sisters and the possibility of another conflict.

Last time, the fight was stopped due to his strenuous efforts to stop it, but their grudge did not disappear.

After that, although the two lived under the same roof, they had almost no chance to meet.

From the perspective of Cen Dongsheng, an eyewitness, it is hard to say what Sister Zhizhen was thinking, but the girl was obviously deliberately avoiding the other party. Her attitude was very restrained when she spoke, and she only communicated within the necessary limits.

The "harmonious" relationship between the elder sister and the younger sister is a balance maintained on a fragile ice shell; and beneath the ice, emotions flow like volcanic lava, waiting to erupt at any time and destroy everything around...

But Cen Dongsheng feels that although the personalities of these two people are extreme, they are not unreasonable. If they really fight, there must be a reason, right?
Cen Dongsheng had recently tried to let Yi Qingyan develop her own power for the same reason: to let the little girl find something to do, and with him mediating in the middle, even if something happened, there should be room for easing...

Alas, I have worked so hard to maintain this loving little family with my sisters! He couldn't help but sigh.

……

Ten minutes later, Cen Dongsheng returned home.

Under the protection of Sister Zhizhen, he was fully prepared and used the talisman once again, intending to end the battle quickly.

(End of this chapter)