Chapter 297: Contradictions Emerge, Changes Occur (56k, Please Subscribe)

Chapter 297 Contradictions Revealed, Changes Already Occurred (5.6k, please subscribe)

As soon as he entered the city lord's office, Du En saw Meng Changqing's spiritual light reflected.

With his hands in his pockets and a gloomy face, he saw that someone had arrived and immediately said unhappily: "Who said I would understand!"

He was very dissatisfied with Du En's approach this time!

That was too risky. If he guessed wrong, wouldn't innocent people die tragically on the spot?

How would it end then? What would happen then... Anyway, there were a lot of issues to consider, which made him angry and unhappy now!

Du En, as always, just responded calmly: "I said it myself."

"..."

Meng Changqing fell into silence.

No, you should at least admit your mistakes and make a basic promise or something, so that you can have a way out, right?

After all, this time it happened to be a coincidence that a vicious nail was pulled out to prevent endless harm in the future!

To be honest, Du En has made contributions and is decisive in dealing with things!

He was very troubled by this, and he had fully understood the trouble of his subordinate being too subjective and too true to himself.

But now, it was about his own principles, so he could not back down!

So, since Du En was not going to admit his mistakes, he continued to look stern and said coldly: "I have always hated the practice of using any means to achieve my goal, because that is not the right way and does not help to clarify the world!"

Others can choose to sacrifice themselves, but you cannot make the decision for others to sacrifice.

He is not a pedantic and kind person, but his bottom line principle remains unchanged.

"They didn't sacrifice after all, but I did. Sacrifice determines their trust in me."

Du En said calmly, as if he was refuting the counter-attack, but he was just explaining the current reality.

No matter what the process was, it is like this now.

The result is determined, and no one has sacrificed.

"...What are you thinking?"

"It's just that I can't ignore that possibility. Since I've thought of it, I have to do it. As for the corresponding consequences, I have to bear them myself."

Du En said it as if it was a matter of course, leaving Meng Changqing speechless for a moment.

He really wanted to say that there were other solutions, such as reporting to him, arranging supervision, and finally catching the Fudong thief.

But he also realized that if he really said that, Du En would definitely fight back, and he must also consider the various accidents brought about by the steady swallowing method under the extended time.

In short, he was speechless for a moment!

I was obviously angry and wanted to ask for a warning, but in the end, when I really met the real owner, I found that I couldn't express my emotions at all!

It just happened that this matter involved each other's style of doing things, which was a conflict of ideas. When neither of them wanted to give in, it was difficult to reconcile!

"You are right this time, so what you said makes sense, tsk!"

Chang Mengzhun Zhenjun, who was very unhappy, simply cut off the contact after saying this, and in order to express his dissatisfaction, he really took back Du En's right to cut off the call.

Then he looked up and saw that in this ordinary mountain courtyard, there was a guy sitting opposite him who seemed to be justified.

Zhu Ding Zhenjun.

"... I have to admit now that what you said before was really right. He is indeed somewhat similar to you."

Hearing the depressed and unhappy words, Zhu Ding Zhenjun just smiled and replied calmly: "You don't have to blame him, you should be happy, because he is not like you. Sometimes he is really tolerant and indecisive, too principled, and will only be targeted and used for nothing."

"Tsk!"

Meng Changqing smacked his lips unhappily.

If you don't make a decision when you should, you will suffer from the chaos.

He naturally knew this truth.

Therefore, in order to avoid any dilemma, when you really take action, you will consider these things in advance and will not let the situation lead to that situation.

But in this way, you need to spend extra energy, and your actions will be less efficient, or in other words, less frequent.

Moreover, if you encounter sudden and uncertain situations, you will be easily targeted and exploited.

But now, there is Du En...

"Hmph! Let's not talk about him for now!"

Meng Changqing decided to deal with it coldly for a while, and then talk about it in detail when he finishes his travels.

The main thing is to sort out the details of the previous and subsequent events, and then organize the language attitude, etc., as well as the core of them, to screen and judge whether to accept the influence from others.

Of course, the principle cannot be changed, but since the facts have proved that Du En did nothing wrong, and at the same time, the consequences of being stubborn will be terrible, this means that it is necessary for me to make adjustments and changes, and I should not force Du En, who has no factual understanding this time, to change.

Only when you are right can you be confident, and only when you are invincible can you face and change others!

So, next time if there is a similar situation, I must keep an eye on it and intervene more accurately and in advance, and then, I can use the facts I have derived to persuade Du En to change with confidence!

I change and you change too, everything moves forward, everything looks good!

With these abacuses in mind, Meng Changqing looked at the other end of the stone table at the same time.

The tea in front of him had already cooled down, and he was silent with his hands hanging down on both sides, like an unchanging sculpture.

Facing the gaze from this side, he only spoke in a flat tone: "Junior Brother Changqing, I have seen this Taoist method, no problem, and this is entrusted by Senior Sister Huiqing. She made some changes to it, and I have also seen it, no problem."

As he said this, two jade slips suddenly appeared in front of Meng Changqing, one old and one new.

The old one was naturally the one he got from Venerable Nan Cang, and the new one was re-engraved by True Lord Huiqing.

He nodded, took it and looked at it, his face twitching.

"Huiqing really wants me to die with the evil soon!"

The changes were all about how to die together, which increased the strength and stability of the death by as much as 30%. It can be seen how dedicated and painstaking True Lord Huiqing was during this period!

True Lord Silent did not answer.

Seeing this, Meng Changqing couldn't help but say: "Brother Buyi, are you really going to stand on her side?"

"Brother Changqing, it was you who mentioned that the three of us are weak and should form an alliance to fight against Brother Zhuding who has a strong first-mover advantage."

"But this time it was Huiqing who broke the alliance first and attacked me!"

"The alliance is like this, it cannot be broken, there is still room for maneuver, Sister Huiqing's apology is this."

"Her apology is to hope that I will die with the evil sooner?!"

"Yes, this is my ambition, and I am just responding to your ambition, so it is an apology."

Hiss!

Looking at this new stubborn person, Meng Changqing felt a headache for a while.

Why are there such people around me?

Ah!

He couldn't help but roar in his heart for a while.

"Haha, Changqing, don't dream about it. Your heart of Taoism is unwavering. This is not exclusive to you."

"Shut up!"

"Don't say that. We are now at least a semi-alliance. Since your three-party alliance has been confirmed to be unreliable, why don't we just form a complete alliance and sweep them out first."

"Then it will be my turn, right?"

"Hehe."

Zhu Ding Zhenjun smiled and sipped his tea gently.

There is no need to say more about this kind of thing. It's natural.

"Get out, get out!"

Meng Changqing drove people away impatiently.

As soon as the voice fell, Bu Yi Zhenjun disappeared.

Zhu Ding Zhenjun didn't walk away slowly until he finished the tea in the cup.

The yard became empty. Meng Changqing was a little dazed, and then he sighed and rubbed his eyebrows.

"In short, Yunyi has been appeased this time, and Ying Dongqing from Changle has been recruited. Next, let's see what kind of response the Southern Hub City will give."

"And the situation brought back by Zhu Ding, well, it's a bit urgent, but there is still time..."

Quickly sorted out his mood, sorted out all the current things, and made sure there was nothing missing. Then Meng Changqing compared the new and old jade slips and began to ponder the Taoism recorded in them.

Two flowers bloom, each showing its own beauty.

Du En, who ended this contact, turned around and left calmly without any waves.

When he walked out of the office of the City Lord's Mansion, Ying Dongqing just walked over.

The timing was very accurate, and it was obvious at a glance that he was sensed when he stepped over the threshold, so she moved directly over in space.

"How is the situation...?"

Because he looked carefully and really couldn't see any emotional fluctuations, Ying Dongqing considered it, paused, and said four words to ask.

Obviously, she also knew the bottom line of Meng Changqing, who had "interrogated" her before, so she spoke like this now.

"Not so good."

Du En answered proudly and concisely, with only three words.

This... is not surprising.

So, do I have a chance to get promoted?

The ambitious and scheming Ying Chengzhu couldn't help but think so, but then she suppressed her thoughts.

After all, she was actually very aware of her position as a minor and marginal subsidiary in the faction.

Moreover, instead of trying her best and completely going against her nature to cater to Meng Changqing's principles of benevolence and compliance, choosing to stick to his style of doing things actually has more room for maneuver. Du En, who is unscrupulous when necessary, seems to be a better option?

Although Du En's previous actions may have killed innocent people by mistake, in the eyes of these Yuanying period cultivators, this is actually a situation that is easier to accept.

Because if they were in the same position, they would definitely kill the wrong people without saying anything!

Anyway, they are just a group of Jindan stage.

Therefore, it is actually the style of Meng Changqing's own sect that always seems out of place, which makes those who have long been accustomed to the ecology of the immortal gate feel resistance and anxiety.

After all, there may really be a way to change this ecology over there. By then, what should they do if they have already adapted to it? Will they be cleared out?

Don't look at that person who seems to be kind and easy-going. When it comes to killing people, it is estimated that he will kill more cruelly than other true monarchs!

Because before, these people, it was not a pity to die.

As for now, it seems that there are signs of change...

Ying Dongqing's mind was racing, and she was about to say something to comfort him and show some clever changes in her attitude.

Then, before she could say anything, she was interrupted by a third party.

"Hahaha, Du Youli, the rewards from the Hub City have been decided!"

In this team from the Southern Hub City, the leader Yang Xin walked over quickly, looking like he was asking for credit.

Because the rewards were discussed so quickly, it was like turning around and doing it. The efficiency was so fast and positive, which must have been due to his tip-off and his strong promotion.

The intention of getting closer was naturally very undisguised.

Because he, or they, are more anxious than anyone else!

"This is thanks to Captain Yang."

Du En has always noticed something wrong with the Southern Hub City. Now that he is about to reveal the answer he had expected, he ignored Ying Dongqing who was a little annoyed and responded like this.

"No need to bother, it's just my job!"

Yang Xin did not dare to take credit for it. He greeted him politely and said humbly: "It is also thanks to Du Youli's courage to take responsibility and dare to do things. Otherwise, if the Fudong thief had been dormant and exploded later, I am afraid that none of us who were involved would be spared. Everyone would have to go to the front-line prison camp, just like jogging into the eighteenth level of hell!"

Speaking of this matter, the Yuanying of the Southern Hub City and the upper echelons of Changle City were all in fear and felt lucky.

If Du En is really the same as Meng Changqing, it is unknown how the future will develop.

And once something happens, no one can escape!

Therefore, it is easier to accept this point with a style of doing things. As a starting point, and now with gratitude, naturally, these people are more respectful to Du En. They just rushed to speak first and actively worked hard to ask for merit for him.

So, there is a reward like this now.

"Give two green and pure blue lotuses, record one merit, grant a fifth-level cave house in the hub city, give one hundred top-grade spirit stones, and 280 third-level top-grade spirit objects of twenty categories."

"..."

Is the reward this time generous? Of course it is generous. Du En actually knows the first-ranked strange object, the green and pure blue lotus. He has seen it in the exchange list. One flower requires one merit.

So, can it be exchanged back for one?

Obviously not, otherwise this merit exchange system would have been maxed out long ago.

The others are quite regular, only the hub city cave house is ranked third. At first glance, it is the third in value, but in fact, it is not.

So, Du En spoke bluntly: "Are you going to poach people so soon?"

"Haha, Du Youli is really joking. We are originally a family, why do you say that?"

Yang Xin chuckled, and seeing Du En's calm eyes, he unconsciously became serious, revealing the key to all the subtleties before: "In fact, the reason is very simple. When Counselor Chang Meng breaks through and is named Zhenjun, it will be the day when he will lead and actually control the main body of our sect, the south!"

So, compared with other places in the immortal sect, the southern hub city is actually the most urgent!

When Meng Changqing transforms into a Taoist body, officially breaks through, changes his name to Zhenjun, moves to another position, and takes charge of the south, it is inevitable to carry out a major cleanup here, and get rid of the sand that was mixed in by other Zhenjuns before, and the guys who are not seen by his hateful eyes, all of them will be replaced!

And at that time, the hub city will bear the brunt, but the problems of those small and medium-sized cities are not too big, so the southern hub city has a subtle attitude towards Du En before, and is stingy and negative.

The reason why their attitude changed drastically this time was naturally because of the change shown by Meng Changqing, that is, he won over Ying Dongqing from Changle City, silently sending out signals, as if he was finally willing to open a gap.

Then there is Du En, his situation seems to be worth pondering?

Or, after learning about the development here, the upper echelons of the Southern Hub City immediately pondered carefully, and then found that the changes on Meng Changqing's side seemed to start from the end of the South?

First, the old city lord Yang Feng was allowed to stay, and then the matter of Changle City, in fact, seemed to be somewhat gradual, and even in the middle, the previous rectification matter could be inserted.

Because Meng Changqing also participated in that time, his performance was not consistent with the past, and he was able to cooperate with Zhuding Zhenjun.

In short, since there are changes above, then the Southern Hub City, which is directly below, will naturally have corresponding actions.

"So that's how it is. Then, I will accept it calmly."

Du En understood the situation, and as expected, he said this. When Yang Xin was about to say something else, he changed the subject, "However, I just broke the resolution, and I don't know how it will develop next."

"Du Youli, don't worry, there will be no problem. Counselor Chang Meng thinks highly of you!"

Yang Xin's expression changed slightly, which was not unexpected. There was something behind his words.

If it's not unexpected, the strange object, the blue lotus, is probably something that can improve cultivation.

As for this valuing, if one point is slightly raised, then another point can be increased in weight and quality.

Is it that Meng Changqing is a little too simple, or is it also a part of the test?

Du En thought about it and asked directly: "Captain Yang, please speak directly, don't hide it, otherwise I will only misunderstand you."

"Uh..."

Yang Xin was a little caught off guard. Looking at the opposite side who was as calm as still water, he couldn't figure out his specific thoughts at all, so he had to bite the bullet and speak clearly: "How should I put it? The blue and white lotus is a rare treasure for cultivation. It is said that only one flower can save a hundred years of hard cultivation. It is the kind that has no hidden dangers!"

He was thinking in his heart, maybe it will fall here?

After all, in the current development of this situation, the most concerned thing should be whether there are hidden dangers?

Yang Xin carefully glanced at Du En's face, but didn't see any useful information. It seems that this side doesn't care whether there are hidden dangers.

And think about it carefully. When he said the words that offended Meng Changqing just now, he was too calm and indifferent, as if he was not worried at all. In fact, there was no such thing?

Anyway, the more you think about it, the bigger your head is!

Even Ying Dongqing on the side couldn't help but think wildly, also because of too many concerns.

"One hundred years of hard work?"

Du En didn't care about their considerations just now, but just focused on the most practical point at the moment and continued to ask.

Because the excuse of saving a hundred years of hard work is a bit vague to be honest.

And, in terms of his actual performance, it is actually hard to say.

After all, family members know their own business...

"Haha, this saving of a hundred years of hard work, when it comes to individuals, will naturally be different due to different situations."

"For Du Youli, I am not a genius like you, so I dare not speak rashly, but this basic description is for the top-notch ones, so I dare to speculate that it should also allow you to save fifty years of hard work."

Yang Xin answered cautiously.

"I see, this is indeed a rare treasure."

Du En affirmed it sincerely and directly.

"Of course it is a treasure. I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, Du Youli. We originally wanted to pick peaches to exchange for the Azure Lotus with Bing's efforts. That is to say, Lord Ying's cultivation is perfect and it is difficult to improve beyond the realm of breaking, so he doesn't need such a rare item."

Yang Xin saw that the situation did not seem to turn bad, so he deliberately showed envy, and indirectly flattered him, and brought Ying Dongqing with him at the end. It was completely the time when he began to relax, and his true nature was exposed unconsciously, so he became sarcastic.

Her expression immediately hardened, and she directly retorted to the guy who was squeezing her: "Team Leader Yang seems to be too flattering. What's the saying of picking peaches to exchange for green lotus? More than 20 people each get a petal? Also, who said that it is difficult for me to improve further?"

After saying this, she looked at Du En again, and her tone became more relaxed: "With the help of this strange thing, I think you will be able to make another breakthrough in the near future. I congratulate you in advance!"

These two people, one has not even made a stroke, and the other has just turned around and changed teams, but they have already started to compete for attention and favor, and started fighting openly and secretly.

What a waste of time.

Du En couldn't help thinking so, standing there like a piece of wood, without any expression, his expression was out of calm, and reached a state of stopping and solidifying.

It was obvious that they had no interest and just felt bored.

So the two of them stopped immediately, each snorted secretly, and shut up angrily, not daring to continue this kind of thing.