Under One Person: Dressed as Lü Liang, with vests all over

Chapter 140 Stop pretending, I’m showing off my cards!

Huang Ning's eyes were fixed on Lu Liang.

This is related to the recent rumors related to Qinling Mountains, especially the most sensational one.

His eyes flashed, and he already had a guess in his mind.

Coming from the Qinling Mountains, able to disguise himself, and able to escape unscathed from the heavy siege of the company and the Ten Bosses...

The identity of the person in front of me is obvious.

But Huang Ning did not ask or point out the truth. Instead, he mobilized the Qi in his body, took a defensive stance, and asked Lu Liang:
"Did you kill the people on the ground?"

Lu Liang shrugged and raised his hand to make a "please" gesture.

"President Huang, you can find out the cause of his death by yourself."

Hearing this invitation, Huang Ning squatted down cautiously beside the corpse.

His eyes dropped to the corpse on the ground, but his body was obviously still in a state of alert, as if guarding against Lu Liang's sudden attack.

Lu Liang noticed that after Huang Ning squatted down, he did not immediately check the cause of death of the body, but first looked at the side of the body's neck.

There, there was a light-colored scar the size of a grain of rice.

When Huang Ning saw the scar, his pupils shrank, and he immediately raised his eyes to look at the same position on Lu Liang's neck.

Lu Liang guessed his intention and turned his face to the side considerately.

Huang Ning's pupils shrank again.

Just as he guessed, there was nothing in Lu Liang's position.

Liu Jian was personally trained by Huang Ning since he was a child, so he knew that when Liu Jian was a teenager, he was accidentally injured while practicing with his fellow disciples, leaving a scar on the side of his neck.

Although the scars have faded a lot with age, you can still see the marks if you look closely.

In other words, the corpse on the ground is the real Liu Jian.

And Liu Jian was really dead.

A hint of sadness flashed in Huang Ning's eyes, and then he began to examine the cause of Liu Jian's death.

Soon, he made a discovery - Liu Jian was not killed, but died of poisoning due to accidental contact with the poisonous herb "Gelsemium elegans".

Gelsemium elegans is brightly colored and has a pungent smell. Under normal circumstances, no one would accidentally eat this poisonous weed. The cause of Liu Jian's death was strange.

But this bizarre way of death is almost exactly the same as the records left in the sect back then.

"Liu Jian died in the strange atmosphere of Qinling Mountains." Huang Ning came to the conclusion in his heart.

He stood up, raised his eyes from the corpse and looked at Lu Liang.

……

"Who are you, and what do you want to do in our Seeking Truth Society?"

Huang Ning put on an indignant expression and questioned Lu Liang.

There was shock and anger in his eyes, as if he really knew nothing about Lu Liang's identity, and knew nothing about Qin Ling's affairs.

But Lu Liang did not intend to act with Huang Ning.

Lu Liang put the corpse back into the devouring bag and took out the wooden badge.

He held the badge between his two fingers, which made occasional contact with the table, making a slight "thumping" sound.

"President Huang, there are only two of us here. It would be pointless to act stupid."

Lu Liang looked at Huang Ning with a smile, "Could it be that you really can't guess my identity?"

"If that's the case, then I'll hand over this body and this badge to the company."

"Perhaps they would be interested in the fact that people from the Seeking Truth Society appeared in Qinling Mountains."

Hearing this, Huang Ning's eyelids trembled and his lips moved slightly, but no sound came out.

Seeing this, Lu Liang shook his head and put on a hurt expression.

"Collecting the bodies of those who died unexpectedly is considered a good deed, no matter in the secular world or the alien world."

"I helped the Truth Seeking Association and President Huang so much, but I didn't expect to receive even a word of thanks... Tsk tsk, people are no longer what they used to be..."

……

Huang Ning stared at the badge of the Truth Seeking Society in Lu Liang's hand. The "thump thump" sound of the badge seemed to knock on his heart.

Every time, he was reminded that the person in front of him was not easy to fool.

His strategy of playing dumb probably won't work.

Therefore, Huang Ning quickly adjusted his response.

He sat back in his previous seat, with an expression of sudden enlightenment on his face, and said to Lu Liang:

"Come from the Qinling Mountains, and you're proficient in the art of disguise... Could it be that you are Young Master Lu Liang?"

"President Huang, you are very well-informed."

Lu Liang raised the corner of his mouth and stretched out his hand towards Huang Ning.

"Let's get to know each other again, Quan Xing, Lu Liang."

Huang Ning nodded slightly, but his hands were clenched into fists and he did not reach out to shake hands with Lu Liang.

The wariness in his eyes was even stronger than before, but he spoke politely.

"Master Lu, thank you for helping to return Liu Jian's body to the Truth Seeking Society."

"What happened today..."

Huang Ning was just about to say a few polite words and then distance himself from Lu Liang, but was overwhelmed by Lu Liang's words of thanks.

"Don't thank me yet."

Lu Liang waved his hand and naturally added some tea to himself.

Then, he looked up at Huang Ning and smiled, "I can help the Qiuzhen Society with more than just this."

Huang Ning was a little dumbfounded by Lu Liang's unconventional response.

While Huang Ning was stunned, he heard Lu Liang continue, "I came here today mainly to help President Huang realize his wish."

"Wish? What wish do I have?" Huang Ning frowned and asked back.

"Isn't it President Huang's wish to be among the Ten Great Masters and elevate the Truth Seeking Society's status in the alien world?"

"President Huang must be feeling resentful about being overtaken by new forces one after another."

"Master Lu, I don't understand what you are saying."

Huang Ning retorted subconsciously, but his eyes widened unconsciously, obviously very shocked.

Logically, these are things that only the top leaders of the Truth Seeking Society know. How could Lu Liang know so much about them?
However, despite being shocked, Huang Ning quickly turned his face slightly and adjusted his expression quickly.

When he looked up at Lu Liang again, he returned to his righteous look.

He said sternly, "Master Lu, we in the Seeking Truth Society have no objection to the selection of the Ten Lords. Please be careful with your words, Master Lu."

Lü Liang did not respond to his question, but said:

"I think President Huang has already known that Chen Jinkui has gone crazy."

"One of the Ten Lords will be vacant soon. This is a good opportunity for the Truth Seeking Society."

"President Huang, are you really willing to just let this opportunity slip away?"

Huang Ning was stunned when he heard the three words "Chen Jinkui".

Calculating it, the date when Chen Jinkui fell into madness was exactly the same day when Lu Liang walked out of Qinling Mountains. Could it be that...

He suddenly looked up at Lu Liang and asked in a tense voice:
"Did you do that?"

Facing Huang Ning's shocked and inquiring gaze, Lu Liang smiled without saying a word.

However, Huang Ning directly translated his reaction as acquiescence.

A layer of cold sweat suddenly broke out on Huang Ning's back.

Chen Jinkui, the head of the Shuzi School, is an expert in the use of the Liu Yao and money lessons.

Although his martial arts skills are not ranked high among the ten leaders, in terms of strength, he is definitely stronger than him and several elders of the Truth Seeking Society.

Such a person was driven crazy by Lu Liang without anyone noticing!
Lu Liang's ability is clearly even more outrageous than the rumors say.

Huang Ning frowned, and his hand holding the teacup clenched, causing the water in the cup to ripple slightly.

……

Lu Liang's eyes swept across Huang Ning's hands and he spoke again: "President Huang, have you considered it?"

Huang Ning's face showed a conflicted look and he hesitated for a moment, but in the end, he shook his head.

"Thank you for your kindness, Master Lu. However, I may not be able to afford your help."

"If I don't accept this help, all I will lose is an opportunity."

"If I accept this, once it's exposed, the Qiuzhen Society and I, Huang Ning, will be condemned by thousands of people and will be doomed."

"I, Huang Ning, can still figure out this account." Hearing Huang Ning's refusal, Lu Liang's expression remained calm.

He had anticipated this before coming.

Huang Ning is a very cautious person, which is an excellent quality that an insider should possess.

But at the same time, this also means that he is not a person who dares to take risks.

Such people are not easily persuaded directly.

A more effective way to deal with this kind of person is to give him a hard push.

Once he steps over that line, the rest will be easy.

Thinking of this, Lu Liang picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and commented with a smile: "President Huang is right."

Hearing this, Huang Ning felt a little relieved.

He stood up and nodded to Lu Liang.

"Thank you for your understanding, Master Lu. Regarding today's events and your whereabouts, our Truth Seeking Society will never leak a single word to anyone. Please rest assured, Master Lu."

"I think Master Lu is busy, so I won't stay any longer."

Huang Ning had already said the words to see him off, but he found that Lu Liang had no intention of getting up and leaving.

His eyes became filled with doubt and uncertainty, and he wondered in his heart: Didn't Lu Liang's words just now mean "retreat when knowing the difficulty"?
At this time, Lu Liang lowered his head and took another sip of tea, saying with emotion: "It is indeed a good tea..."

His demeanor was so natural, as if he was sitting in his own living room, very relaxed.

In this kind of psychological game, whoever is anxious will lose.

Obviously, Huang Ning was more anxious.

Huang Ning forced a smile towards Lu Liang and said, "If Master Lu likes it, I still have a few cans of this Haiqing tea. I will give it to Master Lu as a thank you gift."

What he said still meant to send the guest off.

Under Huang Ning's uneasy gaze, Lu Liang finally put down his teacup and spoke:

"Just now, President Huang said he was worried about my help being 'known to the outside world.' So, wouldn't it be fine if it wasn't known?"

Lu Liang pointed at himself and said, "My current identity is a disciple of the Truth Seeking Society."

"Isn't it natural for disciples within a sect to help the sect?"

Hearing this, Huang Ning's gaze obviously relaxed a little.

The thoughts of "playing it safe" and "striving for the first place" kept tugged at his mind.

After a moment, Huang Ning finally made up his mind.

A righteous expression appeared on his face, and a smile was forced at the corner of his mouth.

"I'm sorry, I still feel..."

Huang Ning was interrupted by Lu Liang before he could finish his words.

There was a hint of amusement in Lu Liang's eyes, and he looked straight at Huang Ning.

"President Huang, you don't seem to understand what I just said."

"What I said was—'My current identity is Liu Jian, a disciple of the Truth Seeking Society.'"

"With this status, doing something beneficial to the Truth Seeking Society is only natural in the eyes of the outside world."

"But at the same time, if this identity does something that provokes public outrage, the blame will probably be placed on the Truth Seeking Society."

"So, I suggest that President Huang think about it carefully again."

There was still a sunny smile on Lu Liang's face.

Huang Ning's face turned serious when he heard this, and he understood the hidden meaning of Lu Liang's words.

If he refused Lu Liang's help, Qiu Zhen would lose more than just the chance to join the Ten Lords Association.

What Lu Liang gave him today was not a essay question, but a multiple-choice question that he had to answer.

Become an enemy, or a friend.

You can only choose one of the two, there is no other option!

……

Thinking of this, the stone that had been hanging in Huang Ning's heart finally fell to the ground.

Quan Xing, a man who loves to stir up trouble, suddenly comes to the door, and every word he says is for the sake of seeking the truth and getting better.

This kind of thing made him feel more uneasy than being beaten by Quan Xing.

Now that he had finally faced the threat, Huang Ning felt a little more at ease.

This is what Quan Xing should look like!
Noticing the change in Huang Ning's expression, although he had expected it, Lu Liang still felt a little amused.

A word popped up in his mind -

I originally planned to get along with you by appearing to be a helpful person, but what I got in return was suspicion and alienation.

I won’t pretend anymore. I am a person who will not give up until I achieve my goal. I’m laying my cards on the table!

……

It's not just Lu Liang who has stopped pretending.

After putting his doubts aside, Huang Ning stopped pretending to be indifferent to the matter.

Since we can't resist, we might as well fight for greater benefits.

He sat back in his chair again.

The sitting posture was still the same, but at this moment, Huang Ning's whole temperament had undergone subtle changes.

Originally, he gave people the impression of being a decent and upright head of the sect.

Now, he seems shrewd and sophisticated.

He also picked up the teacup and slowly drank a sip of tea. Then he put the cup down and said to Lu Liang:

"Since Master Lu has already considered everything so thoroughly for the Truth Seeking Society, let me ask, how are you prepared to help?"

"In terms of sect strength, there are several sects above the Truth Seeking Society, such as the Tang Sect, that are stronger than us."

"As for my personal strength, I am well aware of my own strength. I am not the best in the alien world."

"It's not easy to get the Truth Seeking Society to become one of the Ten Great Societies."

"Even if, Master Lu, you can convince Master Lu to speak a few good words for us during the meeting of the Ten Lords, I'm afraid it won't be of much use."

Lu Liang nodded in agreement with this view.

He smiled and said, "In the selection of the new Ten Lords, the opinions of the original Ten Lords Association members are not important. What really plays a decisive role is the preferences of the Nadutong board of directors."

Huang Ning's eyes lit up when he heard this.

He didn't expect Lu Liang to get straight to the point, and his doubts were immediately alleviated.

Huang Ning asked, "Although the Truth Seeking Society has sent some talented people to Nadutong over the years, they haven't been outstanding."

"I haven't been able to find the right opportunity to talk to Zhao Fangxu about this... Starting from the company isn't easy."

"This is where I can help. I can create this opportunity!"

Lu Liang gently shook the teacup, his tone calm but inexplicably convincing.

Huang Ning's eyes were suddenly filled with anticipation, and he couldn't help but continue to ask: "How to make it?"

Lu Liang did not answer this question directly, but asked in return:
"President Huang, from your original four sects, quite a few people were among those thirty-six people back then, right?"

"That's why you knew about the Qinling Mountains and have been sending people to guard them."

Huang Ning nodded.

Lu Liang had become somewhat numb to the amount of information he had in his hands.

Lu Liang smiled and continued, "President Huang, please answer a question for me first."

"If the thirty-six thieves from back then were still alive and revealed their identities, what do you think would happen to them?"

Huang Ning's eyes widened, and after thinking for a while, he replied:
"It falls into two categories."

"If he is one of those who possess the Eight Great Skills, then he would be guilty of possessing a treasure and would be in great trouble."

"If he wasn't, there would still be people who would want to ask him about what happened back then, but the situation would still be better."

"Now, the main responsibility for maintaining order in the alien world is the Nadutong Company. They don't want what happened back then to happen again."

"So, the Thirty-Six Thieves won't be hunted down after they show up, but they will be harassed by various forces."

"President Huang's analysis makes sense."

Lu Liang praised casually, then he raised his eyebrows and asked:

"What if this person was supposed to be 'dead'?"

(End of this chapter)