The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1673 - 1672: Conspiracy

Only Tang Rao could come up with an idea like stealing the Deep Sea Flood Dragon Claw!"How should I know what he plans to use to defeat the Eldest Son of the Yan Family? I don't even know the Second Son, let alone the Eldest Son. By the way, tell me more about that Deep Sea Flood Dragon Claw. I'm quite interested in it."

Ever since learning about the Deep Sea Flood Dragon Claw, Tang Rao had been fascinated by it.

To be precise, he was interested in all precious and hard-to-obtain items.

"I'm giving you a heads up; it's fine to think about some things, but don't think that just because you have some skill, you can risk your life."

Shu Yi could claim to be someone of note on the East Island. Among his peers, no one dared to provoke him, but in front of elders like Old Master Yan, he still had to maintain a respectful demeanor.

"Are we still brothers or what? If you don't like something good, you could at least tell me about it. It's not like I have to get my hands on it; I could learn from it and expand my knowledge."

If it was just about broadening his horizons, Shu Yi could explain it to Tang Rao. But if it was about harboring thoughts he shouldn't have, Shu Yi wouldn't reveal what the Deep Sea Flood Dragon Claw was.

"I can tell you, only if you don't act foolishly. Answer the question I asked you earlier, and then I'll tell you the use of the Deep Sea Flood Dragon Claw."

Deal.

Since Tang Rao also planned to go to the Yan Family, and the banquet they were throwing resembled a Hongmen Banquet, he had to make sure Shu Yi was informed ahead of time. Otherwise, as Shu Yi mentioned, there could be hidden schemes, and both of them wouldn't be able to escape later.

"Think about it. The Eldest Son and the Second Son of the Yan Family must have some conflict; otherwise, the Second Son wouldn't be trying every means to suppress the Eldest with a gift. According to what you said earlier, the Second Son didn't want to offer anything good to the old man. He changed his mind because the Eldest Son caught him off guard, and now he feels threatened, seeking to retaliate."

The information Shu Yi provided to Tang Rao wasn't much; largely, it was conclusions drawn from watching numerous family power struggle dramas.

"Something as precious as the Deep Sea Flood Dragon Claw, finding something equally valuable is difficult. If I can't achieve it, I'd choose another way, like fulfilling one of the old man's wishes. As for what wish Old Master Yan has pursued his whole life without completing, I don't know. Do you?"

Tang Rao dissected everything for Shu Yi, adding what he knew and asking Shu Yi about what he didn't. He stopped when he reached the last bit of analysis and passed it on to Shu Yi to continue.

"Old Master Yan has done many things in his life. As for his life's wishes, indeed there are some, and it's not a secret. Almost everyone in the upper echelons knows."

Shu Yi continued to recall and then said, "He has always wanted the Yan Family to be recognized, for the Poisonous Insect Technique and Soul Capturing Technique to be recognized. But on the East Island, and even other islands, they consider these as crooked paths. Even though the Yan Family is powerful, they have always been looked down upon. If the Second Son is targeting the old man's wish, then his next step..."

The upcoming tactics were terrifying just to imagine.

"Doesn't this make everything clear? For the Second Son of the Yan Family to gain recognition for their techniques, what would he do? If it were you, what would you do?"

The possibilities they imagined might just be what the Second Son of the Yan Family had in mind.

"Oh, I don't dare to think about it. After all, legitimate means can't implement the Second Son's plan. Considering non-legitimate means to coerce others is too cruel to even think about."

So, in such a situation, it's challenging just to think about it.

"If it were me, I certainly wouldn't be so deranged as to control everyone. Of course, neither can he. Controlling everyone and making them willingly recognize the Yan Family, recognize the Soul Capturing Technique and Poisonous Insect Technique, is beyond his spiritual power. The only way to willingly gain recognition is through temptation!"

Tang Rao used two words to summarize what the Second Son of the Yan Family planned to do next.

For those who need money, tempt them with money. For those who crave power, tempt them with power. For those who love beauty, tempt them with beauty. As long as one has a weakness, when faced with temptation, it will be hard to refuse.

Of course, on this path of temptation, there will be those who need nothing. For those uncontrollable people, the Second Son of the Yan Family would simply eliminate them.

"Brilliant. The Second Son of the Yan Family can really do anything. With their family's wealth, power, and beauty, and so many people wanting to curry favor with them for benefits, if the Second Son truly wants their support, just a little benefit, and they'd swarm like flies around him."

Shu Yi marveled at how Tang Rao knew all about what the Second Son of the Yan Family was plotting. Thankfully, he chose to side with Tang Rao. If they accidentally found themselves on opposing sides, even if he is at the late stage of the Divine Power, how could he compete with Tang Rao's clever little mind?

"Don't get too happy too soon. Since I mentioned the Second Son of the Yan Family wants to complete his plan, he will undoubtedly recruit many people to become his followers. Your Shu Family has also been invited to this birthday banquet. What if the Second Son of the Yan Family approaches your family to negotiate support for the Poisonous Insect Technique and Soul Capturing Technique, will you agree or refuse?"

The Shu Family and Yan Family weren't very close, thanks to their differing paths. They had always kept out of each other's business, maintaining peace for so long. However, because of the Second Son's scheme, they are destined to intersect.

"You remind me; of course, I wouldn't collude with someone like the Second Son of the Yan Family. But as for my old man, I can't guarantee. How about you stay with the Shu Family for this period? If anything happens to the Shu Family, you could help me out. Otherwise, facing the Second Son alone, how painful would that be?"

When Shu Yi mentioned his old man, Tang Rao immediately sensed the conflict in his voice.

Shu Yi could clearly distinguish between love and hate, but what about his old man? Would he be able to uphold righteousness and not bow to authority to protect the Shu Family?

Ultimately, the Second Son of the Yan Family just needs them to play along. By pleasing and flattering, they could get what they want. The deal is profitable from any angle!

"I'm not going! If you can't handle it, why do you think I could? Besides, you're asking me to oppose your old man!"