No strange things are allowed to evolve!

However, some people just like to covet things that don't belong to them.

As far as I know, those guys not only wanted to overthrow Da Hong Pao, but they had also started researching the secrets behind Da Hong Pao's power and even its ability to grant immortality a long time ago.

I think they finally couldn't stand it anymore after all these years of fruitless efforts, or maybe they were misled by someone or something. In any case, they finally couldn't sit still any longer.

Led by an old man in a red robe who was nearing the end of his life, the other red robes followed closely behind.

When Depp mentioned being bewitched, his tone was slightly more forceful, though only a little, but Jiang Shu still noticed it.

His first reaction was that the other party was joking. What kind of person could bewitch the red-robed poet of lies?

They have already reached the pinnacle of the pyramid of poets of lies.

But then Jiang Shu thought that this might not necessarily be a joke.

Things are different now than in the past, because there may still be other evolved beings like ourselves in this world.

If Radish and Cabbage can connect with Depp, then it's not impossible for other evolved beings to contact other Red Robes, and even persuade them to bring about some changes.

And the timing does seem rather coincidental.

So when Jiang Shu looked at Depp again, a strange feeling suddenly arose in her heart.

He felt as if the other person was deliberately reminding him of something.

But he didn't show it.

He simply asked, "You know about this kind of thing, you wouldn't also...?"

“Of course I won’t participate. Although they invited me, I’m an easily satisfied person. I’m happy with my life now, so why should I change it?” Depp answered decisively.

"Then how do you know they will definitely fail?" Jiang Shu asked.

After all, Depp just said that several of the red robes would soon be removed from the list, which seems to indicate that he had already anticipated the outcome.

"There's no reason why, it's simply because they violated the rules."

Depp shrugs:

"All the poets of lies are bound by the rule that they must not disrupt the stability and peace of Lie Town under any circumstances. However, they have ignored this rule. By doing so, they will undoubtedly cause great turmoil and predictably have a bad influence. This is undoubtedly a serious violation of the rule."

Poets who break the rules and engage in deceit never have a good ending, and they were no exception. For them, deviating from the rules only resulted in failure.

Chapter 118 The Curtain Rises

Constraints...

So, we've finally brought this up?

However... what does it mean that all poets who lie are subject to constraints?

In their view, only the temple's lying poets are considered true lying poets, or...?

Does it refer to all those who possess the "mouth of God"?

While Jiang Shu was pondering, Depp continued to say to himself, "Actually, their approach is quite clever."

They are not directly challenging Da Hong Pao.

Because Da Hong Pao is very strong, everyone knows that, he is invincible.

So they chose a more moderate approach: forcing the emperor to abdicate.

"A coup?"

For some reason, Depp added, "I don't mean like I just did, forcing them to agree to the conditions they proposed, like a strike or something."

"Hmm..." Jiang Shu rubbed his forehead: "Actually, I didn't think about it that way."

What the hell is this, forcing Zigong?

"That's good. I was afraid you were overthinking it."

Depp was relieved:

"In short, they have two demands: one is to obtain the secret of immortality, and the other is that since it makes no difference whether or not he has the Great Red Robe, he might as well disappear and live his own life, leaving all affairs to them."

If the Great Red Robe disagrees, those guys are already dead anyway, and they have nothing to hold onto. They will completely disband the Temple of Lies, making all the poets of lies on the continent rootless duckweed.

The Temple of Lies exists to protect the poets of lies and to preserve their precious knowledge and spirit. Their threats are undoubtedly undermining the very foundation of the Grand Red Robe.

"How did they manage to do that?"

“Who knows?” Depp shrugged. “But judging from their confident demeanor, they probably have a way to do it. Of course, they won’t do it unless absolutely necessary. Without the Temple of Lies, their existence would be meaningless.”

Do you think it's related to the royal court?

"I don't know, maybe." Depp remained noncommittal, but still analyzed, "Without the Temple of Lies uniting the Lie Poets, I think the loose and weak Lie Poets will no longer be a threat to the Royal Court. In fact, some Lie Poets might even have to rely on the Royal Court in order to continue to have a decent life."

Jiang Shu then asked, "So you're just concluding they'll fail because they broke the rules?"

"But?" Depp asked, somewhat puzzled. "Isn't that enough?"

"No... I just feel that constraints are something that people establish, so it's not impossible to change them, is it?" Jiang Shu replied.

“That depends on who sets the constraints and what the purpose of those constraints is. Some constraints have been proven to be necessary, and therefore cannot be changed in the slightest,” Depp said firmly.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shu pondered for a moment, just about to speak.

"Alright, let's not talk about the restrictions anymore. Actually, I just had a new idea."

Depp smiled:

"Why don't you come visit with me then? It'll be three days from now, on Sunday."

Because there is concrete evidence that Da Hong Pao would appear at the monthly routine meeting that day, which was the best opportunity for them. It is believed that if they wanted to force the emperor to step down, they would definitely choose to act at that time.

You can wait and see if I'm right, and whether they're destined to fail.

Jiang Shu said meaningfully, "They just finished planning, and then Da Hong Pao, who rarely makes public appearances, suddenly appeared? Is it really such a coincidence?"

Depp smiled without saying a word.

Seeing his appearance and his firm stance as a royalist, Jiang Shu couldn't help but have doubts.

Could it be that they trusted you so much and even invited you to join them in a big plan, but you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, ended up tipping them off?

"But can I attend a meeting of that caliber?" Jiang Shu asked.

"It's not as hierarchical as you imagine."

Seeing that Jiang Shu had questions, Depp immediately explained:

"In fact, the temple has always been very democratic, especially after the introduction of the anti-magic stone. Even major events have gradually become more open and transparent."

In theory, anyone can participate in the temple's major decisions and even express their own opinions, but in the end, it is the eight red pillars who make the final decision.

So if you just want to attend the meeting, it's not difficult at all. The weekly morning meeting is held in the main council hall. You can enter freely and leave at any time simply by showing your identification.

Jiang Shu nodded knowingly.

The three-level meeting said so.

“So you definitely have to come and see it then,” Depp emphasized.

“Okay, I will definitely go,” Jiang Shu said readily.

Even if the other party doesn't say it, I absolutely cannot miss it.

"Not bad." Depp was very satisfied with Jiang Shu's positive attitude: "Take a good look at it with a learning attitude, and maybe you'll be the next one sitting there."

Thank you for your high regard.

After finishing their business, the two began chatting casually.

Of course, there was no meaningless small talk for Jiang Shu.

He took this opportunity to tell Depp about some of his legendary experiences, or rather, his extraordinary daily life.

On the one hand, he wanted to show the other party more sincerity, let the other party understand him better, and bring them closer.

On the other hand, he was using this method to verify the truth or falsehood of what Depp said, using the "truth-seeking scale".

The result brought Jiang Shu satisfaction.

I not only made the other person like me more and be more interested in me, but what the other person said was also true.

So it is said that...

This meeting may seem like a conflict within the Temple of Lies, but it is more likely a battleground for the evolved beings.

He had to see if those red-robed figures who had suddenly rebelled were actually instigated by other evolved beings.

If that's the case, then we really have to thank them for setting up this stage, and even for having Da Hong Pao (a famous Peking duck brand) personally come forward.

"A high-level game..." Jiang Shu thought to himself.

......

After leaving the massage parlor and saying goodbye to Depp, Jiang Shu returned to the Chamber of Commerce immediately.

Edward opened the door again.

A classic slipper got lost.

A classic pipe is held in my hand.

This has been happening every day for the past few days, which makes Jiang Shu wonder if it's possible that this is just a clever little trick by Edward.

However, Jiang Shu doesn't have time to complain right now.

He asked, "How long until the market price collapse we predicted a couple of days ago?"

Edward thought Jiang Shu was worried, so he quickly said, "There's still less than a week left, but don't worry, we'll definitely be able to arrange all the loans for our target users before then, and we'll have enough time to earn every penny."

But to his surprise, Jiang Shu asked a question.

"If we don't intervene and let it develop naturally, can it collapse within three days?"

"Uh..." Edward was taken aback: "If it develops naturally, it will probably take four or five days?"

"Too slow." Jiang Shu shook his head. "Then can you adjust it a bit? Can you finish it within three days?"

Why?

Edward didn't understand.

Why did Jiang Shu, who was helping him figure out how to delay his breakdown as much as possible just the day before, suddenly change her mind today and decide to rush things?

"You'll find out the reason later, it's very important."

Jiang Shu couldn't explain it either, so she could only play the emotional card:

"I've never lied to you, have I? I'm just asking you, do you believe me or not?"

“That’s true.” Edward thought about it carefully and realized that Jiang Shu had indeed not lied to him and had even been helping him all along.

So he stopped asking questions.

Since you've already said that, what else is there to say? Just believe you, isn't that enough?

“I understand, I’ll make the arrangements. I’ll make sure it collapses within three days at the earliest!” Edward said earnestly. “Although this will mean we’ll earn a lot less money, I know you must have your reasons, and I’m willing to support you unconditionally.”

"Okay, please."

Jiang Shu said gratefully.

The meeting three days from now is very likely to be the final battleground.

Many questions will be answered in time.

What I need to do is to gain as many advantages as possible over other potential evolvers before that happens.

They haven't shown themselves or made any big moves like Jiang Shu, yet they've managed to incite the red-robed poets. Either they're very good at hiding themselves, or they might have already left the White Robe Palace and become higher-level lie poets, so Radish and Cabbage haven't noticed them at all.

But whatever the reason, it proves their cunning and danger.

Therefore, Jiang Shu needs to become stronger.

As long as the market collapses and most of the people in Lie Town are negatively affected by his scheme, he will immediately gain countless powers of lies.

Jiang Shu was confident that by then, apart from Da Hong Pao, no one could surpass him.

It was at this moment that...

A series of urgent knocks sounded on the door.

Jiang Shu was taken aback, instinctively assuming it was Windsor or Strawberry Milkshake: "They went out?"