Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

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"Thirty years of fame and glory are but dust and dirt, eight thousand miles of road are but clouds and moon."

City Lord's Mansion, Quiet Room.

The quiet room was where Qian Wuyi cultivated his mind and body. The room was small and simply furnished. On the wall hung a piece of calligraphy, a line from Yue Fei's "Man Jiang Hong".

Seeing that Asuka had already composed herself.

She looked up at the calligraphy and said, "The calligraphy is nice. Who wrote it?"

Qian Wuyi laughed and said, "I wrote it. Compared to my calligraphy, General Tianwang's poem is better! Thirty years of fame and glory are but dust and dirt, how carefree!"

Zuo Chang awkwardly picked at his toes, remaining silent.

The three of them were seated.

Qian Wuyi looked earnest and said, "General Jianli, if I'm not mistaken... you must be thinking about your time with General Tianwang, which is why you shed tears, right?"

Jianli did not deny it: "It is truly shameful that I, a mere concubine, could... alas."

Qian Wuyi then said, "Let me make another bold guess—you thought of the Heavenly King because you saw Zuo Chang, right?"

Zuo Chang raised his eyes.

Seeing that Ri Fei Niao remained unfazed, she said, "Yes. Mr. Zuo looks so much like my ex-husband that if I weren't certain the general was dead, I would almost think he was him."

Qian Wuyi organized his thoughts and then said, "General Jianli, I have already demonstrated my strength to you. I wonder... if you would be willing to stay and lend me a hand?"

Li glanced at Zuo Chang first.

Then she said, "Why ask such a question? Lord Qian, you are the general's rightful successor. Even Blood Rose works under your command, which shows how pure your bloodline is! Of course I am willing to help you."

it is good!

OK!

Qian Wuyi immediately said, “General Jianli, in recent months, some petty people have questioned my integrity, thinking that I am just an ambitious person who uses the Heavenly King's name without any respect for the Heavenly King—how could that be?”

Zuo Changhe smiled and remained silent.

Qian Wuyi continued, "But rumors can spread like wildfire, and once they're told, they can become true! I have a plan that can dispel all rumors, but I don't know... if you can accept it."

He asked, "What plan?"

"This plan requires Zuo Chang's cooperation."

Zuo Chang suddenly had a premonition that he had seen this before.

Qian Wuyi said, "Zuo Chang looks so much like the Heavenly King that only close people like you and me know he isn't. I'm thinking... could we push Zuo Chang onto the stage and have him claim to be the Heavenly King General?"

"???"

My premonition came true!

Zuo Chang was speechless for a while, thinking to himself, "Lord Qian, why are you doing this too?"

Qian Wuyi sighed softly and said, "The Heavenly King's great undertaking was cut short before it was halfway through. What a pity! As the Heavenly King's number one supporter, I feel heartbroken every time I think about the outcome of the God-Slaying War! What's even more hateful is that countless people use this to belittle and deny the Heavenly King's great achievements! General Jianli, I actually have a dream. I want everyone to respect General Heavenly King, just like I do."

Asuka asked, "How do you plan to realize your dream?"

Qian Wuyi's true intentions were revealed: "Let Zuo Chang impersonate the Heavenly King General and step onto the stage. You and I will operate behind the scenes, bringing 96511 to the throne of '1'! On that day... the world will finally remember the fear of being dominated by the Heavenly King General!"

Seeing that Riki was about to break down, she tried to suppress the smile on her lips: "Great minds think alike..."

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Chapter 103 Come and kick my ass now!

The reason why Qian Wuyi's Heavenly King Division was able to rise so quickly in a short period of time was because it rode on Zuo Chang's popularity.

On this point, Qian Wuyi and Commander Ying made the same arrangement—

Let Zuo Chang play the role of Zuo Chang.

The Heavenly King General is a prestigious brand, and Qian Wuyi has already become addicted to it and can't stop.

His claim of "not being able to bear seeing the Heavenly King General being slandered" is utter nonsense. He's just too power-hungry and found a convenient excuse to gain Asuka Misato's support.

The saying "Great minds think alike" refers to Commander Ying and Qian Wuyi.

But Qian Wuyi thought his strategy was a great success!

I thought it would take a lot of persuasion to convince General Misato, and that I might even be rejected outright, but it went so smoothly.

He immediately said, "You agree?"

Seeing this, he smiled and said, "A good plan, isn't it, Zuo Chang?"

wrong!

One by one, all sorts of people!

Zuo Chang could not accept giving away his popularity to others for nothing.

He shook his head and said, "The more I understand the Heavenly King, the more I revere him. He is a man who fights against the gods, the pinnacle of mortal power! Lord Qian, putting everything else aside, do you know what level of cultivation the Heavenly King General possesses?"

Qian Wuyi replied, "I have fully cultivated the fifteen realms."

"So, what realm would he be in if he arrived at 96511?"

"Seven Realms!"

Having said that, Zuo Chang said no more.

He picked up the teacup beside him and took a small sip.

Qian Wuyi quickly understood Zuo Chang's meaning—

Putting everything else aside, he's only at the fourth level right now. If he reveals his true form, he'll be exposed. He doesn't have the necessary conditions, you know?

Qian Wuyi chuckled and immediately said, "Zuo Chang, the cultivation problem is easy to solve. I am, after all, the lord of a city. Sending someone to the seventh realm is a piece of cake for me! Here, please wait a moment."

After he finished speaking, he immediately went outside and gave a few instructions.

A moment later, Yang Tao pushed open the door and entered, carrying a large treasure chest, which he placed on the table.

The treasure chest was opened, and it was completely full, containing two thousand ancient crystals!

Qian Wuyi smiled and said, "These crystals are for you. You should advance to the fifth realm first. As for the 'embroidery' required to advance from the fifth to the sixth realm... I'll think of a way to solve it for you in the next few days."

Zuo Chang straightened his back: "Lord Qian, you... sigh, cultivation is easy to acquire, but demeanor is hard to imitate. Even if I have reached the seventh realm, I don't necessarily have the domineering aura of a Heavenly King!"

Qian Wuyi pretended to think, "That's true! General Jianli, what do you think?"

Seeing that General Li cleared his throat, he said, “I understand Mr. Zuo’s concerns. Playing the Heavenly King General is no small matter; it requires some mental preparation. Here’s what we’ll do—have Mr. Zuo follow me for now, and I’ll teach him some details. Perhaps he’ll understand as we teach him. What do you think, Mr. Zuo?”

Zuo Chang had no objection.

Since money is of no use and they are willing to give me treasure, I may gladly accept it.

Ancient crystals are a form of hard currency; any adventurer below the fifth realm would find them indispensable.

It costs a full 2000 yuan, and its value is probably between 500,000 and 600,000 yuan.

In Qian Wuyi and the others' minds, the Heavenly King General must have fully cultivated to the fifteenth realm, and when he appeared in 96511, he should have been at the seventh realm.

As long as he hasn't reached the seventh realm, Zuo Chang will not be exposed to the light of day;

When Zuo Chang reaches the seventh realm, the question will become whether Qian Wuyi will still be around, rather than whether Zuo Chang should play himself.

Zuo Chang looked at the treasure chest without much reaction, but Qian Wuyi immediately said, "Rome wasn't built in a day. What kind of person is General Tianwang? It would be extremely difficult for Zuo Chang to impersonate him! General Jianli, what I mean is, how about we simulate it now?"

Zuo Chang looked at him suspiciously.

He asked, "How do you simulate it?"

Qian Wuyi was very excited.

After achieving some success, countless people questioned Qian Wuyi's motives, believing that he was merely using the name of the Heavenly King General to seek personal gain and that he did not actually admire him.

Qian Wuyi was extremely indifferent to these accusations.

Guilty.

He knew his own situation best, and Qian Wuyi certainly understood that Qian Wuyi's motives were impure from the beginning, and that he revealed his true colors after gaining power.

Now, the opportunity to clear one's name is right in front of you!

Qian Wuyi said, "Gentlemen, what do you think would be the most awe-inspiring and believable way for the Heavenly King General to make his entrance?"

Zuo Chang had no idea what to do.

He felt that he and Qian Wuyi had no connection whatsoever, and he was too lazy to even glance at them. What kind of entrance was that? They were completely different people.

Seeing that Ribi had thought for a moment, she said, "Yes... Lord Qian, how about this? One day you're giving a speech in front of the people, and Zuo Chang suddenly appears, kicks you in the butt, sending you flying, and then... uh, then..."

For some reason, Jianli licked his lips.

Her golden eyes were narrowed, and her expression was charming.

Then she continued, "Then, he wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed me forcefully... How was that?"

"???"

Zuo Chang was completely puzzled.

Why did he kick Qian Wuyi away for no reason, and then forcibly kiss Jianli? Was it really necessary?

After a moment's thought, Qian Wuyi surprisingly nodded: "That's feasible!"

Zuo Chang hurriedly said, "How could this be feasible? Lord Qian, this is absurd no matter how you look at it! Why would General Tianwang kick your butt?"

Qian Wuyi said with a serious face: "Don't worry about why the Heavenly King kicked my butt. Just tell me, isn't it shocking? Isn't it sensational? Zuo Chang, think about it—I, the city lord, got kicked away. Isn't that exciting enough?"

"...It's very exciting."

Qian Wuyi continued, "After you kicked me away, wouldn't the guards swarm around me to capture you? But at that time, I shouted loudly, telling everyone not to make any rash moves. Wouldn't that have made people even more curious?"

"...It certainly makes people curious."

Qian Wuyi clapped his hands: "At this moment, the finishing touch appeared. You didn't even glance at me, but instead pulled General Jianli into your arms and forcibly took her red lips; General Jianli did not resist at all, and was even very compliant—if there were any smart people present, they would definitely realize your identity!"

"..."