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Chapter 557 New Information
the next day.

Liang Jin was summoned to the main hall early in the morning to discuss with everyone the matter of the Dragon Transformation Gate officially and fully entering the land.

Upon entering the main hall, Liang Jin's gaze swept around like a hawk's before finally settling on Li Xueqing.

She wore a simple white robe, like a pure white lotus, her calm face bearing a gentle smile, as if there had never been any grudges or entanglements between them.
"Xiong Ba, it's been a long time."

"We'll be working together from now on, so you'll have to pay close attention."

Those gentle words were like a spring breeze.

But the more she acted this way, the more wary and suspicious Liang Jin became of her.

Liang Jin knew very well that the hatred between him and Li Xueqing was destined to be irreconcilable.

However, on Hualong Island, Liang Jin had no way to harm Li Xueqing.

But he wasn't in a hurry.

Now that the Dragon Transformation Gate is about to officially enter the land, as soon as Li Xueqing gets ashore, Liang Jin will create an opportunity to completely eliminate her.

As the afterglow of the setting sun gilded the main hall with a blood-red hue, the group finally settled on a general direction.

We'll continue with the specific details tomorrow.

Liang Jin stood up to leave, but before he did, he gave Li Xueqing a meaningful glance, his tone carrying a barely perceptible hint of sinister intent:

"Elder Li, this disciple will go back to rest now."

"I also wish you a good night's sleep and sweet dreams."

Tonight will be the night when all of Li Xueqing's relatives die!
After saying that, Liang Jin left feeling completely at ease.

He went alone to the cliff by the sea to practice his archery skills.

The sea at dusk resembled a sleeping giant, with the deep roar of the waves echoing in my ears.

Liang Jin slowly drew out the Jade Shadow Bow, the bowstring emitting a low hum as it was pulled.

As arrows pierced the air, his thoughts gradually became clearer.

The system panel quickly refreshed with new content:

[Complete sect missions today: 4]

[Amount of information available: 4]

[Intelligence 1: Marquis Yinyi, Shi Danqin, came to Dongzhou on official business and happened to meet Zhou Baining, the most beautiful woman in the Dongzhou martial arts world, and fell in love with her at first sight. If you can help Marquis Yinyi win Zhou Baining's heart, you will surely gain his gratitude and friendship.]

[Intelligence 2: After learning of the death of the renowned constable Zhu Ying, Luo Luan, the commander of the Six Doors in Dongzhou, was deeply troubled. Although he was unsure who was responsible, he was certain that the matter was related to the Hualongmen. He dispatched his subordinate Xing Yongchang to find an opportunity to contact and communicate with the higher-ups of the Six Doors.]

[Intelligence: 3: Chen Fanmeng, a disciple of the Hualong Sect, has gradually revealed astonishing martial arts talent, especially in soft weapons. If she can receive guidance and training from a renowned master, she will surely achieve unexpected success in martial arts in the future.]

[Intelligence 4: Liu Yu, the Prince of Zhongshan, and his entire family were executed by the court. His heir, Liu Lixian, narrowly escaped and is attempting to defect from the Great Qian Dynasty with the "Map of the Defense of the Five Southeastern Prefectures." He has already made an appointment with the great merchant Qi Qi to set sail in half a month. However, the Silver Wing Marquis Shi Danqin, who was ordered to pursue him, has already learned of his whereabouts. If you can help Liu Lixian escape capture, you will surely gain his gratitude and friendship.]

Looking at the four pieces of intelligence in front of him, Liang Jin had no interest in the two in the middle, but he was somewhat interested in the first and last pieces of intelligence.

He vaguely remembered that Liu Yu, the Prince of Zhongshan, was a prince of a different surname, but he had fought alongside Emperor Taizu of the Great Qian Dynasty to conquer the country.

His spies had reported a while ago that Liu Yu had died of a serious illness at the age of seventy-one.

Liu Yu had only been dead for a few days when the imperial court had his entire family executed?
As for what crimes the Liu family had committed, Liang Jin had no time to care; he was more interested in using this matter to his advantage.

So Liang Jin used the "Thousand-Mile Tracking" feature to check the strength and location of the key figures in this matter.

This discovery led Liang Jin to two unexpected findings.

"This Silver Wing Marquis Shi Danqin is actually a third-rank martial artist?"

As Liang Jin looked at the intelligence report, his fingers tapped lightly on the bowstring, producing a rhythmic sound.

He couldn't help but recall information about this person in his mind.

He quickly remembered that the Shi family had also risen to prominence through military merit and obtained their titles. Shi Danqin had inherited her father's marquisate and was also serving in the military, with responsibilities related to the defense of the five southeastern states.

It seems that this "Map of Defense Deployment in the Five Southeastern States" must be of great importance, which is why a master like Shi Danqin personally came to investigate it.

Another discovery was that both Liu Lixian, who was on the run, and Shi Danqin, who was being pursued, would soon pass through Dongzhou City.

After calculating the time, Liang Jin's eyes lit up:

"Tonight, the Tan family will be destroyed."

"Li Xueqing will receive the news in a couple of days and will definitely go to Dongzhou City to collect the bodies of the Tan family."

"She will definitely be able to get to the Tan family in just three days to handle the Tan family's funeral arrangements."

"She will then have a full seven days to keep vigil for the Tan family."

"If we can create a conflict between her and Shi Danqin during this period, that would be wonderful."

A hint of murderous intent flashed in Liang Jin's eyes.

He had long wanted to kill Li Xueqing, but now everyone knew that he had a deep-seated hatred for Li Xueqing. If Li Xueqing died, he would probably be condemned by everyone in the Hualong Sect.

But if it were someone else, especially an official of the Daqian court, who had a conflict with Li Xueqing, and then Li Xueqing suddenly died.

Then Liang Jin can be cleared of suspicion.

However, Liang Jin needed to make some arrangements before that.

Liang Jin could handle some things himself, but others required someone else to do them.

Liang Jin doesn't have many people he can trust right now; An Lansheng and Han Suyan are the only two he can barely trust.

However, Han Suyan was assigned to be Yu Linglong's personal maid and could not leave.

An Lansheng, however, is weak-willed and not suited to handle this matter.

This gave Liang Jin a slight headache: who should he assign to handle these miscellaneous tasks?
He held a high position and wielded great power within the Hualongmen, and could command a large number of people.

If he were to arrange manpower to deal with the enemies of the Dragon Transformation Gate, there would be an overwhelming number of followers, with too many people willing to risk their lives.

However, if he were to arrange for people to deal with the elders of the Dragon Transformation Sect, then there would be very few trustworthy people.

As night deepened, Liang Jin returned to his residence.

Just as he was getting ready to rest, a series of urgent knocks on the door broke the silence of the night.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

There was a knock on the door.

Liang Jin opened the door and saw several disciples of the Hualong Sect standing there.

A male disciple, accompanied by several female disciples.

When Liang Jin saw the male disciple, a thought suddenly struck him.

He had almost forgotten about this person.

Xie Wuwei was the third person, after An Lansheng and Han Suyan, to defect to Liang Jin.

Furthermore, when he came to seek refuge, he brought news that Li Xueqing had left the island without permission. In order to seek refuge with Liang Jin, he had already placed himself on the opposite side of Li Xueqing.

So Liang Jin led the group to the guest hall.

"Tell me, what's the matter?"

Liang Jin asked.

He had already realized that, apart from Xie Wuwei, who was from his Supervision Hall, none of the other female disciples were under his command.

It's late at night now, and Xie Wuwei is showing up at Liang Jin's residence with his men, instead of at the Supervisory Hall where they work, which is obviously for private matters.

Xie Wuwei respectfully said:
"Senior Brother, these junior sisters behind me really want to improve."

Upon hearing this, Liang Jin looked behind Xie Wuwei.

These female disciples were all young and beautiful, with stunning figures and alluring eyes.

Xie Wuwei's face was plastered with a fawning smile, his tone laced with ingratiation:

"These junior sisters have long admired the chief senior brother's demeanor, so they asked me to introduce them to him. They all hope to receive guidance from him."

"Senior brother, please take a look at these junior sisters. Are there any worthy of your guidance?"

"If there are any with potential, I'll have them stay tonight so my senior brother can give them some pointers."

Upon hearing this, Liang Jin understood what had happened.

Because his only two subordinates, An Lansheng and Han Suyan, were both exceptionally beautiful, many people in the sect mistakenly thought he was a lecher.

Furthermore, Han Suyan and An Lansheng were continuously promoted by him, and their status in the sect rose steadily.

This has led some people who rely on their good looks to try to take shortcuts with him.

He tapped his fingers on the table and chuckled:
"Xie Wuwei, it seems you've been too idle lately, to the point that you've resorted to pimping?"

Xie Wuwei was startled upon hearing this, thinking he had angered Liang Jin, so he hurriedly looked at Liang Jin.

But after taking a look, he felt a little relieved.

Liang Jin was somewhat displeased, but he did not get angry.

This shows that Liang Jin was targeting the matter at hand, not Xie Wuwei as a person.

Xie Wuwei stood there nervously, about to explain.

Liang Jin had already stood up and walked up to the female disciples, his tall figure completely enveloping them.

His gaze, like a cold blade, swept over each of the female disciples.

When they sensed Liang Jin's gaze, they either shyly twisted the hem of their clothes, their eyelashes drooping like startled butterflies; or they deliberately puffed out their chests, their eyes full of alluring charm.

"If any of you wish to join my Supervisory Hall, you can register at the West Courtyard of the Supervisory Hall tomorrow. Once you pass the assessment, you can join."

"If you want to go out and work as a spy, you can go to the School Affairs Hall and find Hall Master Wu. He will conduct the initial selection and then come to me for the second selection."

"If you want the opportunity to serve the sect leader, you can go to Han Suyan. She will pass the initial selection, then I will pass the second selection, and finally the sect leader will pass the third selection and make the final decision."

“These are all legitimate channels, and I have told you all about them.”

"And if you're trying to take shortcuts or resort to underhanded methods, then I... um?"

As Liang Jin finished speaking, he suddenly seemed slightly puzzled.

He noticed that among the female disciples, one had a completely different look in her eyes than the others. The other female disciples looked at Liang Jin with shyness and longing, while some appeared ashamed and remorseful after hearing his words.

But there was one female disciple who glared at Liang Jin, her eyes filled with resentment and grudges.

It was as if Liang Jin owed her an enormous debt.

Liang Jin looked at her carefully for a moment and realized that he didn't know her at all.

Is this person insane?
"I don't like the look in your eyes."

Liang Jin spoke coldly, his tone carrying a hint of warning.

The female disciple's gaze grew increasingly resentful, yet she showed no fear, and even stomped her foot in annoyance.

This left Liang Jin completely bewildered.

Xie Wuwei hurriedly stepped forward to explain:
"Senior Brother, she is Chen Fanmeng, a sixth-generation disciple."

"Among the sixth-generation disciples, her appearance is comparable to that of Junior Sister Han Suyan, but her martial arts talent is the most outstanding."

"By yesterday, she had successfully entered the seventh rank!"

"Many hall masters originally hoped to recruit her into their halls, but she insisted on joining the Surveillance Hall, so I brought her here to show my senior brother."

"This is her specific situation; please take a look, senior brother."

As Xie Wuwei spoke, he presented a booklet with both hands, which contained information about the female disciple's family background and her assessment results after entering the sect.

Chen Fanmeng?
Liang Jin felt the name sounded familiar; it seemed like it had just been mentioned in today's intelligence report.

He hurriedly opened the intelligence panel and, sure enough, she was mentioned in the third intelligence report.

If the system says she's a genius, then she's definitely a genius.

Among the sixth-generation disciples, Han Suyan received guidance from Liang Jin and is now only at the eighth-grade level, which is already higher than most of her peers.

And Chen Fanmeng has actually reached the seventh rank, which shows that her talent is indeed extraordinary.

only……

Even a genius can't act crazy in front of him, right?
Liang Jin didn't know her, so why did she look at him so strangely?

Could it be that Liang Jin had targeted her family?
He went through Chen Fanmeng's personal file but found that he had not offended her in any way, directly or indirectly.

This is strange.

"you know me?"

Have we ever had a falling out?

Liang Jin then asked directly.

Chen Fanmeng's pretty face was expressionless. She turned her head away from Liang Jin, her tone full of stubbornness:

"How could I possibly have the chance to know such an important figure as Brother Xiong, let alone have any conflict with him?"

Liang Jin's face darkened.

He's really about to get angry.

Since we don't know each other and have no history of conflict, why is this girl giving me such a sour look?
Just as Liang Jin was about to lose his temper, he seemed to have thought of something.

He continued searching the intelligence panel to see if Chen Fanmeng had appeared.

Soon, he actually found a message from a very long time ago.

So long ago, back when Liang Jinzheng defeated Li Xueqing, causing Li Xueqing to lose her position as an enforcement elder.

And the intelligence information about Chen Fanmeng was actually...

[Intelligence 1: Chen Fanmeng, the newly initiated female disciple, witnessed your heroic performance in uncovering the spy and defeating the law enforcement elder. She couldn't help but secretly fall in love with you and hopes to have the opportunity to get to know you.]

"what?!"

"So it was someone who had a crush on me!"

Liang Jin was greatly surprised.

Liang Jin hadn't paid any attention to that intelligence report at the time, but he never expected to actually meet the person mentioned in the report today.

He looked at Chen Fanmeng in confusion. Could it be that this girl was harboring resentment because of her long-standing unrequited love, which was causing her to give him the cold shoulder?
Is her temper really that strange?
She has the potential to become a complaining woman!
Liang Jin smiled slightly; he wouldn't stoop to the level of such a petty person.

He said to Xie Wuwei:
"Let them all disperse."

"You stay here, I have a task for you."

Xie Wuwei's actions were despicable, but from a certain perspective, he was also very good at showing loyalty to his superiors.

Liang Jin only liked people who were loyal to him, not to the sect.

Xie Wuwei immediately waved his hand, driving away the group of female disciples.

The other female disciples tactfully left.

But then Chen Fanmeng stirred things up again, and she raised her voice and said:

"Senior Brother Xiong Ba, I can also do things for you!"

"I came along tonight not to try and curry favor with you, but to prove my strength to you!"

"I have a talent for martial arts and I learn everything very quickly. In addition, I am very capable, no less so than Senior Brother Xie Wuwei!"

She just stood there, motionless.

Xie Wuwei was unaware that Chen Fanmeng had a crush on Liang Jin. He still thought Chen Fanmeng was a simpleton and was about to start cursing.

Liang Jin's face darkened, and he said unhappily:

"You think you can get my attention with this kind of trick? How ridiculous!"

"I'm saying this one last time, you should leave."

"What I want is someone who is absolutely loyal, not someone who is delusional."

If he hadn't known that Chen Fanmeng had a crush on him, he wouldn't have thought much of her and might have given her the chance.

But when he learned that this girl actually had improper thoughts about him, he could no longer keep her.

Feelings are a double-edged sword.

If the relationship is good, it will undoubtedly be a boost in getting things done.

However, once problems arise in a relationship, love often turns into hate, which not only fails to help the situation but can also cause great harm.

Especially Chen Fanmeng, who clearly has the stubbornness of a mule.

Liang Jinning would rather have someone who is slightly weaker in ability but has stable emotions and feelings than hire a potential threat who could explode at any time.

Chen Fanmeng retorted, unconvinced:
"What if one day I can prove myself and make you look at me in a new light?"

"When that time comes, will I be able to follow you like Han Su-yeon?"

Liang Jin smiled:
"You want to impress me?"

"Little girl, that's not easy."

"I don't have time to waste with you. Get out of here, I have something to talk about."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fanmeng's large eyes welled up with tears.

She glanced at Liang Jin and said through gritted teeth:
"Hongba!"

"One day, I'll make you look at me differently!"

After saying that, she stomped her foot in annoyance and then finally left.

Before leaving, she slammed the door shut.

Liang Jin watched Chen Fanmeng's retreating figure and said to Xie Wuwei:
"Don't bring just anyone to my place in the future, especially people like this who are mentally ill. It's really baffling!"

Xie Wuwei repeatedly said yes and apologized profusely.

After Liang Jin's displeasure subsided, he began to explain:

"There's something I need you to do."

"It's all taken care of. From now on, you'll be a steward of the Supervisory Hall."

Xie Wuwei's face flushed with excitement, and he nodded repeatedly, his eyes gleaming with longing and loyalty.

Becoming a steward meant that he had completely become Liang Jin's confidant!
Liang Jin explained many things to Xie Wuwei.

Afterwards, Xie Wuwei immediately left in a hurry.

He will set sail tonight to take care of some business.

Liang Jin then went to the window.

Outside the window, dark clouds obscured the last ray of moonlight, and the sea breeze, carrying the scent of a downpour, rushed in.

"The power of the Dragon Transformation Sect is also a double-edged sword."

Liang Jin sighed in his heart.

If he continues to rely on the power of the Dragon Transformation Sect, he can undoubtedly accomplish a lot in a short period of time.

However, the power of the Dragon Transformation Gate does not entirely belong to him.

The high-ranking members of the Dragon Transformation Sect all share a common goal, and this shared goal unites them as one.

If Liang Jin's goals are not aligned with theirs and he wants to seize power, then it will undoubtedly be extremely difficult.

The best way is to use the sect's resources to do private work and secretly start their own power.

This was also one of the tasks Liang Jin assigned to Xie Wuwei.

"The pirates' messengers will arrive in a couple of days."

"Since I am in full charge of this matter, perhaps I can make some use of it when the time comes."

"Let's see if they can communicate properly."

Liang Jin's eyes flickered, and he had already made up his mind.

(End of this chapter)