Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 330 The plan of alienation
"What?!!"

Upon hearing this, Lü Ci's pupils instantly contracted.

Lu Ren turned his head and looked sharply at his younger brother.

"Seventh Brother, don't you understand? Why did Zhao Zhen spare the entire Lü family that day, and even let Duanmu Ying heal our wounds?"

Why then was the Wang family subjected to such ruthless extermination, while Wang Ai was spared with 'mercy'?

Lu Ci frowned. He wasn't stupid; it was just that with his older brother around most of the time, he didn't need to bother thinking.

Now, after being enlightened by Lü Ren's words and considering Zhao Zhen's previous actions, he suddenly understood everything.

"Big brother, so Fatty really..."

Lu Ci's voice was low and hoarse, carrying barely suppressed anger and a hint of barely perceptible bewilderment.

"His meridians were severed, his dantian was destroyed, and he was like a cripple."

Lu Ren's voice was flat and emotionless, yet it pierced Lu Ci's heart like an ice pick.

"Zhao Zhen was ruthless and merciless, leaving no room for maneuver."

His intention was to completely sever Wang Ai's foundation as an extraordinary being, thus setting an example for the entire world of extraordinary beings!

Lü Ren asked and answered himself, his voice filled with deep weariness and insight.

“He beat my Lü family into submission, but he also showed them ‘favor’.”

He told us that as long as we admit our mistakes and know our limits, even if he is from the Lü family, Zhao Zhen can tolerate him and might even give him a way out.

This is to establish authority and also to win over hearts. Through the words of our Lü family, we are telling other sects that the All-Knowing Sect isn't just about indiscriminate killing; as long as they abide by the rules, peace will naturally prevail.

"And as for the Wang family..."

Lu Ren's eyes turned cold.

"He showed no mercy what happens to those who oppose him!"

I will wipe out your elite troops, cripple your patriarch, and let you know that the life of your patriarch, and even the future fate of the Wang family, are in his hands!
Want to live? Want to recover? Sure, come beg me! Pay a hefty price!
In this way, the Wang family became another bargaining chip in his hands, a 'role model' that he could use to threaten and intimidate other forces at any time.

At the same time, this is an extremely clever scheme to sow discord!

You've seen the Wang family's attitude today. Wang Ai was crippled in Lüjia Village, while my Lü family is completely unharmed... What do you think the Wang family must be thinking?
This incident has created a rift between the Wang and Lü families, making it difficult for them to work together again!

Upon hearing this, Lü Ci fell into a deep silence.

At this moment, he finally understood Zhao Zhen's seemingly casual but actually meticulously planned scheme.

A chill ran from the soles of Lü Ci's feet straight up to the top of his head.

Not only Lü Ci, but Lü Ren was no different.

Even though he could see all of this clearly, he was still helpless about it.

Ultimately, this was a calculated scheme. Faced with Zhao Zhen's absolute power, they had no way to resist and could only be forced to accept it all!
At this moment, Lü Ren was filled with regret. He should never have chosen to ally himself with the Wang family, thus putting himself on the opposite side of Zhao Zhen.

It can truly be said that one wrong move can lead to total defeat!

"So, Seventh Brother..."

Thinking of this, Lü Ren, with mixed feelings, reached out and pressed heavily on Lü Ci's shoulder, his tone more serious than ever before.

"Stop thinking like that. I know you have a good relationship with Wang Ai, but absolutely do not ask Zhao Zhen for help out of brotherhood! Especially at this critical juncture!"
Zhao Zhen is targeting the Lü family. If you go to him now, you'll be putting your neck into the noose he's set!
He will impose a price that you, and even our entire Lü family, cannot afford!
Moreover, this plays right into his hands, allowing him to use the opportunity to tighten his grip on the Lü family even more!

"But Fatty..."

Lu Ci's eyes were bloodshot as he struggled in pain.

"Wang Ai's injury cannot be healed by anyone but a master of both hands. But the Wang family is currently in a state of high anger, and their primary target is my Lü family! In their eyes, we are the ones who harmed their patriarch!"
At this critical juncture, whatever the Lü family does or says will only add fuel to the fire!

Lu Ren took a deep breath and then continued:

"Wait! We can only wait! Wait until the Wang family calms down, recognizes reality, and realizes that only by yielding can they save Wang Ai. Then they will naturally go to Zhao Zhen."

That was the real power struggle between the Wang family and Na Du Tong, and had nothing to do with my Lü family.

What we need to do is sever ties as quickly as possible, repair the village's damage, restrain our clansmen, and bide our time. We must not give Zhao Zhen any further opportunity to exploit the situation!

Lu Ci closed his eyes in pain, his fingernails digging deep into his palms.

He knew his elder brother was right. Facing a cunning and shrewd opponent like Zhao Zhen, any impulsive act could drag the entire family into utter ruin.

Brotherhood seems so pale and powerless in the face of the survival of the family.

"I see……"

After a long while, Lü Ci finally managed to squeeze out three words through gritted teeth, his voice hoarse and dry, carrying a strong smell of blood.

He turned abruptly, no longer looking at the deserted mountain path, and walked heavily into the village. His back was desolate and resolute, as if all his vitality had been drained away in an instant.
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Nadutong Beijing Branch.

Zhao Zhen stood inside the railing of the pavilion, looking down at the people coming and going on the street in the distance.

The afterglow of the setting sun elongated his tall figure, gilding it with a pale golden halo.

Yu Yang stood by with his hands at his sides, reporting in a low voice: "Chairman Zhao, our people report that the Wang family has brought Wang Ai back from Lüjia Village."

Currently, Wang Ai's second uncle, Wang You, has temporarily taken over the family affairs. There is intense internal turmoil, with the blame directed at the Lü family, who are accused of backing down and betraying their promises.

The friction between the two companies has escalated from verbal disputes to a conflict involving several small-scale industries.

"As expected."

Zhao Zhen's tone was flat, revealing neither joy nor anger.

"What about the Lü family?"

"After returning, Lü Ren immediately summoned the entire clan and issued a gag order, strictly forbidding clan members from going out to cause trouble in the near future."

Yu Yang paused, then added, "Judging from this, the Lü family seems to be trying their best to distance themselves from any direct connection to Wang Ai's injury."

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Zhao Zhen's lips.

Lu Ren's choice was wise and timely; what he needed was precisely the Lu family's "pragmatism."

"Have our people keep an eye on these two companies."

"Chairman Zhao, should we have our people spread the news about Miss Duanmu's 'Double-Handed Technique'?"

"Need not."

Zhao Zhen shook his head.

"No rush. Let Wang Ai and his Wang family experience first what it means to have 'no way to turn for help,' and what it means to have hope so close yet so far away."

This fire isn't burning bright enough.

When the internal conflicts within the Wang family become even more acute, when they have tasted enough despair, and truly realize that they have no choice but to submit…

His voice gradually lowered, yet it carried a cold confidence that suggested he was in complete control.

"That will be the time for us to set our price. And the price we set then will determine the future of the Wang family!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)