Evil of all ages

Chapter 180 Brainwashing
Passerby B was speechless after being rebuked.

Passerby A: "I heard that Zhao Chuangshi had a younger brother named Zhao Chuangjie, who was a half-step Grandmaster and was also killed by Li Xunhuan."

"It was achieved by using a surprise weapon other than Truth and Vulcan Gatling gun, and killing it from an extremely long distance."

"Every weapon is so formidable; I wonder how many more hidden weapons Li Xunhuan possesses that are unknown to the world."

"If I could find Li Xunhuan and have him, the world's number one weapon refiner, forge a miraculous weapon for me, wouldn't I be..."

Passerby C: "Brother, stop dreaming. Right now, Li Xunhuan is the hardest to find."

"I don't know how Li Xunhuan did it."

“The day before yesterday, he was in Yunzhou; today, he has moved to Wuzhou; tomorrow, he will appear in Qingzhou; and the day after tomorrow, he will emerge in Tiannanzhou.”

"It's as if he's everywhere, as if there's a Li Xunhuan in every one of the thirteen provinces of the world."

"It leaves those who want to find him completely clueless as to where to look for him."

"Don't even mention not being able to find him. Even if you did find him and asked him to forge a special weapon, would he just give it to you for free?"

"What are you thinking about?"

"Li Xunhuan, the number one in the world, lacks nothing. If he wanted power, the court would offer him the position of Imperial Preceptor, but he never came out to accept it."

"If he wants money, as long as he expresses this intention or contacts those forces, countless people will rush to give him money."

"But he didn't. He didn't even associate with those prestigious and righteous sects."

"If he wants a beautiful woman, please, he's the most handsome man in the world."

"With just a wave of his hand, countless beauties would throw themselves into his arms. Even the Ten Fairies might not be able to maintain their usual haughty demeanor when they see him."

"If you don't want power, wealth, or beautiful women, what do you think could sway him?"

Passerby A: "Uh..."

"I was just kidding. How could I possibly be qualified to ask Li Xunhuan to forge a secret weapon for me?"

"But isn't he too perfect?"

"The world's number one weapon refiner, the world's number one handsome man, and even the world's number one martial artist."

"There's an old saying, 'Those who are too clever are envied by heaven.' Heaven doesn't allow overly perfect people to exist. Is his existence...?"

Passerby Ding: "Perhaps he is a banished immortal."

As Di Qingtian listened to the endless praises of people in the martial arts world for Li Xunhuan, he knew that this was the highest honor that people in the martial arts world wanted to achieve.

Everyone knows me; my legend is known throughout the martial arts world.

He looked up again at Zhao Chuangshi's corpse hanging on the city gate, and suddenly his expression changed as he thought of something.

"Damn it, how could I have overlooked this?"

Di Qingtian deeply regretted that he had only realized it now.

If Zhao Chuangshi were still alive, He Jiahan would most likely survive if she returned to Dongshang, given her father-daughter blood relationship.

However, Zhao Chuangshi was killed by Li Xunhuan.

The organization suffered heavy losses, with its leader and deputy leader dying in Yunzhou. It would be strange if He Jiahan didn't die after returning to Dongshang.

"Sir, what's wrong?"

"Kagego" asked Tomiko Wada curiously.

"Let's go to the Heavenly Prison in the south of the city."

Without time to explain, Di Qingtian led the two men using his lightness skill to rush towards the Heavenly Prison in the south of the city.

Because he knew he was powerless to save He Jiahan.

We must find someone capable to help.

The first person that came to his mind was Huang Taichu.

Moreover, among the people he knew, only Huang Taichu possessed immense power and was able to rescue He Jiahan from the Eastern Merchants in time.

Now he prays that He Jiahan is still alive.

He was so afraid that if he was a step too slow, He Jiahan would die at Dongshang, he couldn't care less about anything else.

In broad daylight, in the heart of the capital, he led Ying Wu and his companion across rows of rooftops, rushing towards the southern prison.

To speed things up, he decided not to wait until he returned to the princess's residence to break through, but instead chose to do so on the spot.

Kagegod Wada Tomiko saw the adult jumping in front of him and immediately broke through.

Their eyes widened in alarm, but after observing for a while, they were relieved to find that the adult's breathing was stable.

South City Prison
Ren Zhengnian and his group were celebrating Huang Taichu's appointment as prison chief when they discovered that Di Qingtian had arrived.

As if they had something to discuss, they wisely withdrew.

Di Qingtian waved his hand, signaling Ying Wu and the other two to follow Ren Zhengnian and the others out. "Uncle Ren and the others watched me grow up. Now that I've become the prison warden, they insist on celebrating for me."

"They are elders, it's hard to refuse them, so let's grill the chicken and fish here..."

"How did you know there was food and drink here when Uncle Ren and the others were celebrating for me?"

"But you came to celebrate with me, why did you come empty-handed?"

Huang Taichu asked the question knowing the answer already.

Fearing that he might be too slow and harm He Jiahan, Di Qingtian hurriedly spoke up.

"I need your help with something."

“He Jiahan, you must know her. She should be in Dongshang now.”

"I beg you to rescue her, and also her adoptive parents."

Upon hearing this, Huang Taichu remained silent and continued eating his grilled fish.

"It's my fault for coming empty-handed. I'll make up for the gifts later. Please help me save the person first."

Seeing Huang Taichu eating grilled fish without any reaction, Di Qingtian said impatiently.

“You were beaten half to death by Zhao Chuangshi, and I saved you, but you thanked me with an apple.”

"You threatened me to ask for elixirs for your master. If I didn't give them to you, you would follow me around and throw stones into the water to stop me from fishing."

"It forces me to give you the elixir."

"Now you want me to save your woman? Don't you think you're pushing your luck?"

Huang Taichu said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Di Qingtian realized that Huang Taichu was not only petty but also liked to bring up old grievances.

He was injured by Zhao Chuangshi, all thanks to Huang Taichu.

He had already promised to turn a blind eye to Huang Taichu's actions in order to obtain elixirs for his master.

These two things happened in the past, so why bring them up again?

What do you want to do me this favor?

Di Qingtian knew it was impossible to get Huang Taichu's help for free, so he asked him what he wanted.

"now it's right."

"Even close brothers need to keep clear accounts. Just because you're my future brother-in-law doesn't mean I should help you for nothing."

"What I want is very simple: if I help you, you have to help me. This is not a favor I'm doing now, but something I'll do when I need you in the future."

"Don't worry, it's just a small favor. It won't put you in a difficult position or cross your moral bottom line."

Huang Taichu smiled.

"Okay, I agree."

When Di Qingtian heard that it was just a small favor and wouldn't cross his bottom line, he readily agreed.

“Transactions are equal. Since you only owe me a small favor, I can't possibly fully satisfy you and bring the person back to you.”

Huang Taichu said.

Di Qingtian frowned, waiting for Huang Taichu to continue.

“Her adoptive parents are dead and cannot be saved. As for her, I cannot bring her back either. At most, I can guarantee that she is still alive.”

Huang Taichu explained.

Why can't I bring it back?

Di Qingtian focused on the key points and asked.

"She has been brainwashed by the Zhao royal family."

"You're hearing the word 'brainwashing' for the first time, but you're smart enough to understand what it means."

"Her mind has been changed, and her memories of you may have been erased. She doesn't remember you anymore, and now she is only loyal to Dongshang."

Huang Taichu replied.

"You should have been able to save her, why didn't you save her immediately? If you had saved her, how could she have been brainwashed?"

Di Qingtian felt inexplicably angry; he felt that Huang Taichu had done it on purpose.

"You overestimate me. My organization hasn't been around for very long, and it hasn't fully extended its reach to the Eastern Merchants."

"Saving people in Dongshang is not something you can do just by saying you can."

Huang Taichu said calmly.

(End of this chapter)