Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Zuo Chang remained silent.

Thinking about it carefully, it really makes sense.

but……

Zuo Chang still shook his head and said, "No, no. Lord Qian, your sacrifice is too great. If I kick you down in public, you will inevitably lose face."

Qian Wuyi waved his hand dismissively and said, "What's wrong with that? I only got kicked in the butt by you, but General Jianli is going to be forcibly kissed by you! If we're talking about sacrifice, she's the one who's made a bigger one!"

Ah this.

That makes sense too.

Zuo Chang looked at Jian Li, who smiled gently, her eyes seemingly filled with anticipation: "Lord Qian, you flatter me. I have been married twice and am already a wife. What sacrifice is it to offer my lips? If it can bring you, the 'true successor of the Heavenly King General,' some benefit, then being forcibly kissed by Zuo Chang, what is it then?"

Money was of no use, but I was deeply moved.

He bowed his head and said, "General Jianli, thank you for your trust and support! Zuo Chang, let's not delay, let's rehearse now!"

Chapter 104 I love saying no to self-righteous people

Things took an unexpected turn for the better by Zuo Chang.

Qian Wuyi seemed completely absorbed, constantly coming up with ideas. Zuo Chang sat to the side, listening to their discussion with a smile.

There was a box of ancient crystals next to me. When I inserted my palm into it, I could feel a comforting coolness.

This thing, whether you look at it or touch it, makes you feel excited.

only……

Zuo Chang's mood was no longer as cheerful as before.

Qian Wuyi was beaming and talking animatedly. He was already considering what clothes he should wear and what kind of setup he should make for the performance to be perfect.

General Jianli was also in high spirits, responding positively to Qian Wuyi's idea, seemingly quite looking forward to that day.

Neither of them asked Zuo Chang's opinion, as if Zuo Chang were a set prop, something they could use at will.

Zuo Chang was very dissatisfied once he realized this.

Following the arrangement that money is of no use is probably the best course of action.

Zuo Chang can not only obtain the resources needed for upgrades, but also infiltrate the enemy's ranks to collect and grasp key information, and then launch a fatal blow at some point in the future to take over everything that money is useless!

But deep down, some emotion is rebelling.

Zuo Chang felt that he hadn't received what he should have from Qian Wuyi and Jianli Feiniao...

respect.

He decided to give the two people in front of him a little shock.

"Dong dong."

Zuo Chang tapped the table, and the conversation in the quiet room immediately stopped.

Seeing General Li turn his head and look at Zuo Chang's calm face, he was surprised to find that he had changed slightly. This change was subtle, but fundamental; he seemed…

He's completely different from before!

Qian Wuyi, oblivious to everything, asked, "Zuo Chang, do you have anything to add?"

Zuo Chang smiled and said, "I have nothing to add. I'm very sorry to have interrupted your train of thought. I think you're in too much of a hurry. I don't think I've agreed to cooperate with your performance yet?"

Do you have the right to refuse?

Subconsciously, Qian Wuyi thought this to himself!

He smiled slightly and asked, "Mr. Zuo, do you think the conditions I offered were not generous enough?"

Zuo Chang asked, "What are your conditions?"

"Money, status, and power. I can't promise you anything else, but I guarantee you'll reach the seventh realm!"

"A mere seventh realm cultivator, needing someone to vouch for me? City Lord Qian, you underestimate me."

Zuo Chang stood up and walked towards the door.

Qian Wuyi was full of enthusiasm, but Zuo Chang poured cold water on him. You can imagine his shock and anger!

Seeing that Zuo Chang was about to leave, he said, "Mr. Zuo! Have you thought it through?"

Zuo Chang turned to look at him.

Suppressing his anger, Qian Wuyi forced a smile and said, "Think about it carefully, think about your situation. I'm a few years older than you, and I have some advice for you... young people shouldn't be so impetuous."

Zuo Chang laughed: "What kind of young person isn't spirited?

With an inexplicable arrogance and domineering air, he strode away without looking back!

As the door closed, Qian Wuyi was furious!

He had been the city lord for so many years, and it wasn't that he hadn't encountered some blind people, but today's situation was truly exceptional.

This Zuochang...

Previously, they were all smiles and friendly, almost to the point of being completely at someone's mercy.

Who would have thought he would be so fickle?

I don't know what happened, but suddenly he adopted a calm yet firm attitude of refusal, his words and demeanor full of deep disdain. Where did he get his confidence?

What's even more infuriating is that General Jianli was right there!

It's okay to be slapped in the face; I'll just let it go. Money is no object.

But he really didn't want to make a fool of himself in front of General Jianli, so he turned his head and looked at the beautiful woman sitting opposite him—

Seeing that General Li was distracted and seemed somewhat worried.

"Ha ha!"

Qian Wuyi suddenly smiled and said, "This Zuo Chang... he's quite unique."

Seeing that General Li had regained his senses, he exclaimed, "His sharpness is fully revealed, and his edge is extremely sharp."

Give him face!

Qian Wuyi suppressed his anger, his face remaining calm: "Too much rigidity leads to breakage, and Zuo Chang doesn't understand this principle. General Jianli, our plan requires his cooperation, and with his current attitude, I'm afraid..."

Seeing this, she smiled slightly and said, "Lord Qian, there's no need to be upset. I don't think Zuo Chang has any ill intentions; he's just not ready yet. Give me some time, and I will persuade him."

Is it...

Is this the only way?

Qian Wuyi grew increasingly angry as he thought about it. He turned his head and looked at the elegant and graceful General Jianli, a beauty that was truly unparalleled in the world. His inner anxiety inexplicably transformed into a deep desire.

He gazed at Misato Asuka's slender, fair neck, at her beauty that had only grown richer and more captivating with age, and suddenly said, "General Misato, I actually have another plan that could serve as an alternative. I just don't know if you'd be interested?"

Looking at him from inside, she asked, "What brilliant plan is it?"

Qian Wuyi took a deep breath, straightened his chest, and tried his best to show his strength: "So... General Jianli, are you willing to submit to me?"

General Li was slightly taken aback: "...What did you say?"

"Hehe, I know this is a bit sudden. But General Qian, from the first moment I saw you, I was deeply fascinated by you! I wonder... if you would be willing to accept me and create an empire together?"

"..."

Really down!

The smile on General Jianli's face vanished completely, and his golden eyes were devoid of emotion, filled only with coldness.

Under that chilling gaze, Qian Wuyi mustered his courage and continued, "You...you can consider me a substitute for General Tianwang. General Jianli, I don't mind if you look at me like that."

From the moment they met until now, General Jianli has dropped his composed facade, revealing for the first time a hint of mockery and disdain.

She looked at Qian Wuyi and slowly said, "Lord Qian, I hope you know what you're saying! I'm not here today to ask for a marriage."

She stood up and slowly walked out of the quiet room, step by step.

In the small, quiet room, only Qian Wuyi remained, sitting there blankly.

The room, which was supposed to be used to calm one's mind, was completely rendered useless. The guard standing at the door heard Qian Wuyi let out an angry roar, followed by the sound of tables and chairs overturning and books being torn apart!

They looked at each other, not daring to utter a sound, and stood silently at the doorway.

……

……

Zuo Chang walked out of the city lord's mansion without being obstructed.

He turned around and looked at the brightly decorated mansion, thinking that his actions just now might have been a bit abrupt.

So what if it's abrupt?

Zuo Chang was previously troubled by whether or not to become a general again;

His current predicament is how to rapidly expand his own power.

From beginning to end, Qian Wuyi was not in his eyes at all. A small local lord was not an obstacle!

Qian Wuyi doesn't have the resources to expect him to lie low like a tiger in a desolate hill, patiently enduring hardship.

If Zuo Chang really wanted to deal with him, he only needed to go to Sky City and, with his understanding of the ascended world, he could kill him in less than three months. Why bother to "play himself" under his command?

The real problem now is General Misato.

After a moment's thought, Zuo Chang decided to go home first and wait for Xue Qiangwei to come home from work to discuss it.

Chapter 105 Mayumi's Tricks and Asuka's Despair

"Ms. Mayumi, you're back?"

Mayumi had just returned to her front door when a woman greeted her. It was Ishihara.

Like Ryoko, Ishihara was a close confidant of Asuka Misato. However, Ishihara focused on internal affairs, while Ryoko was often away handling external matters.

Mayumi nodded and said, "I'm back. I'll probably stay home for a few more days this time."

Ishihara asked, "What's wrong?"