Chapter 16

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After entering the world, he has been thinking about this strategy.

No matter how you look at it, the gap between him and Zhang Wuji is greater than the gap between modern rich and handsome men and short, poor, and ugly men. In modern society, short, poor, and ugly men still have time and opportunities to turn the tables and even stage a comeback. But in this martial arts world where strength is paramount, he is powerless and can only rely on his mouth to deceive; he is absolutely no match for Zhang Wuji, who has already mastered the Nine Yang Divine Skill and is about to have a series of incredible encounters!

This gap is so large that it can make anyone despair.

But Lin Qing did not despair.

He is like a wild animal trapped in a pit, even if he dies, he will desperately jump up, seeking every possible foothold on the high walls of the trap!

Only by leveraging and borrowing strength!

By leveraging the characters in the plot to weaken Zhang Wuji's every bit of luck!

Dugu Jutu is one of them.

But this is not enough.

The affection between Zhou Zhiruo and Zhang Wuji is not something Dugu Jutu can break up.

Zhu'er is another!

Zhu'er's personality is stubborn and obsessive. From her lifelong obsession with the young Zhang Wuji, and her lifelong determination to avenge her biological father, it is clear.

What Lin Qing needs to do is to guide Zhu'er's stubbornness toward even deeper darkness.

Just like how Zhou Zhiruo, under the heavy pressure of Dugu Jutu's vow of revenge, gradually falls into the depths of darkness.

Her personality is influenced by the shadow of her mother's unhappy marriage and deep scars. She is filled with deep resentment toward fickle men.

In the plot, she personally told Zeng A Niu that if Zhang Wuji falls in love with someone else, she will use the Thousand Spider Poison Hand to kill him, the woman, and herself.

Lin Qing saw through this clearly.

What he needs to do is to amplify this inherent factor.

In the original plot, Zhu'er ultimately chose to let go, left in silence, and lived alone for the rest of her life.

She said that she only liked the young Zhang Wuji, and the young man who is a martial arts genius, wise, decisive, and the leader of the Ming Cult, is someone else.

Lin Qing believes that what she said is genuine.

The main reason Zhu'er chose to step back is due to her inferiority complex.

She dare not stand beside such a man, using her ugliness to highlight his dedication. Moreover, at that time, Zhang Wuji's status was hundreds of times higher than that of Yin Yewang, and he already had beauties like Zhao Min, Zhou Zhiruo, and Xiao Zhao by his side.

This further deepened Zhu'er's inferiority complex.

But!

At this moment, Zhang Wuji has not yet risen to prominence, standing alone, and perfectly fits Zhu'er's aesthetic for a man.

What Lin Qing needs to do is not only to incite Zhu'er's hatred toward Zhang Wuji and Zhou Zhiruo's love but also to instill a notion in her.

If this Zeng A Niu truly rises to prominence, he will no longer belong to Zhu'er.

Zhu'er must hold onto Zhang Wuji, make him mediocre, and stop his progress. Only then can they be a perfect match, a simple villager and an ugly village woman, a perfect couple.

In the following few minutes, Lin Qing, with his silver tongue, easily convinced Zhu'er to accept his point of view.

That is, the current Zeng A Niu, or Zhang Wuji, is the perfect match for Zhu'er.

Once Zhang Wuji rises to prominence, Zhu'er will no longer be a match for him.

Zhu'er remained silent, but Lin Qing knew that the seed had been planted.

Zhang Wuji, I am also helping to form a good marriage. Zhu'er is devoted to you, and you should be devoted to her, not letting her down, OK?

As for Zhou Zhiruo, Zhao Min, and Xiao Zhao, I will take good care of them for you. All the single dogs of the world, unite! The Breakup Alliance!

Zhu'er finally lifted her head, her eyes flashing with stubborn and rebellious light, looking at Lin Qing and bluntly said, "Alright! Stop nagging! I get it! Zeng A Niu... Zhang Wuji, is mine! Zhou Zhiruo, is yours! Is that okay?"

At this moment, Lin Qing had a realization.

He could so easily convince Zhu'er not only because of his accurate grasp of human nature but also because of their similar personalities.

Zhu'er and he are both rebellious and headstrong, not accepted by the mainstream, and excluded by the mainstream.

They are essentially the same kind of person.

Therefore, if he wants to build relationships in the future, he must take the path of compatibility. He should find people who share his values and are excluded by the mainstream. As for those who are part of the main storyline, it would be a waste of effort.

Lin Qing nodded inwardly, this information is more precious than Zhu'er's assistance.

"I have something else to do."

Lin Qing, in a good mood, smiled faintly and took out three items.

They were the Heavenly Eagle Sect tokens of Yin Wufu and the others.

Although the space description was simple, it was not a problem, but from the reactions of Yin Wufu and the others, he always felt there was something fishy.

"Do you recognize this thing?"

Zhu'er glanced at it, her expression turning serious, a hint of hatred flashing in her eyes.

She hated her father Yin Yewang and, by extension, the Heavenly Eagle Sect.

"This is the Heavenly Eagle Sect token," Zhu'er said coolly.

"If you are so perfunctory with your allies," Lin Qing, sensing her seriousness, said coldly, "our cooperation will immediately fall apart. I will immediately tell Zhang Wuji about your plan, and you will never get him."

Zhu'er flashed with anger, but when her gaze met Lin Qing's deep eyes, she shrank back.

This was the result of being overwhelmed by both strength and intelligence.

Unable to fight and needing to rely on him, Zhu'er could only submit obediently.

"This token, I heard about it when I was young," Zhu'er said through gritted teeth. "He mentioned that Yin Tianzheng has a [Sect Leader Token] that can command the Heavenly Eagle Sect disciples unconditionally in his absence. But it is only kept by his most trusted people. Additionally, this token has some unknown uses."

"[Sect Leader Token]?" A dangerous smile appeared on Lin Qing's lips. "But I don't see any difference?"

Zhu'er rolled her eyes at Lin Qing. At this moment, Lin Qing felt that if she didn't practice the Thousand Spider Poison Hand and disfigure herself, she would definitely be a beautiful woman.

Sigh, when you can rely on your looks, why must you rely on your strength? Girls, take note.

Zhu'er stepped forward, snatched the three small tokens, and waved them in front of Lin Qing as a challenge.

Lin Qing suddenly saw, under the moonlight, at a strange angle, some small engraved words appeared on the back of the tokens!

"Sun and moon shine... Eagle King spreads his wings... Holy Flame burns..."

He was shaken and whispered, "This... is actually?"

"Yes!" Zhu'er recited, "Sun and moon shine, Eagle King spreads his wings. Holy Flame burns, benefiting all. This is the secret password of the Heavenly Eagle Sect."

She patiently adjusted the angles of the three eagles, and according to the order of the words, the three agile eagles seamlessly fit together, forming the wings and tail of a larger eagle, only missing the head. It seemed that the token with the last phrase "benefiting all" engraved on the back could complete the true [Sect Leader Token]!

Zhu'er said coldly, "This is a top secret, known only to the highest levels of the Heavenly Eagle Sect. Yin Tianzheng divided the [Sect Leader Token] into four parts, giving them to his most trusted people. The holders are Yin Wufu, Yin Wulu, and Yin Wushou, three lifelong servants, and... "

Lin Qing received a prompt: "You have discovered the secret of the Heavenly Eagle Sect [Sect Leader Token]."

"[Sect Leader Token] true attributes unlocked."

"[Sect Leader Token]: Can command the Heavenly Eagle Sect disciples to do anything in the absence of Sect Leader Yin Tianzheng. However, if it clearly violates the principles of the Heavenly Eagle Sect or if there are high-ranking members present, it may be exposed. Additionally, this token may have some special uses."

He narrowed his eyes.

Although he had already prepared for the major plans in the future, if he could obtain the complete [Sect Leader Token], it would undoubtedly be a powerful trump card.

"The last piece, should be on your father, right?" Lin Qing said with a faint smile.

Zhu'er's body trembled, and her gaze toward Lin Qing became even more wary.

Lin Qing was guessing.

But it wasn't difficult.

The four pieces of the [Sect Leader Token] must be kept by the people Yin Tianzheng trusts the most. Besides the three close servants, who else could he trust so much as to entrust the Heavenly Eagle Sect to them?

Naturally, his children!

With the death of the Purple Star Hall Master Yin Susu, the choice was left with one.

The Heavenly Eagle Hall Master, Yin Tianzheng's only son, Yin Yewang!

Lin Qing smiled.

Yin Tianzheng's arrangement of the [Sect Leader Token] was somewhat like the Qing Empire's "Zheng Da Guang Ming" plaque, which concealed the imperial succession edict.

Why not give the entire [Sect Leader Token] to Yin Yewang?

Because he also feared that his ambitious and rebellious son, the Heavenly Eagle Hall Master Yin Yewang, would, due to excessive power, choose to sideline the old man and proclaim himself king before his death.

But in the martial world, where swords and spears are blind, especially in the Battle of Bright Peak, if Yin Tianzheng were to die, there must be a successor to carry on his life's work.

So he divided the [Sect Leader Token] into four parts, entrusting them to his most trusted people. Yin Yewang also received a key piece.

This way, he could ensure a contingency.

Yin Tianzheng never imagined that a mere Song Qingshu could annihilate his three powerful servants and obtain the three precious [Sect Leader Tokens], and was now eyeing the last piece!

A glint of interest flashed in Lin Qing's eyes.

The [Sect Leader Token] of the Heavenly Eagle Sect can command the sect to do anything.

Interesting.

The Heavenly Eagle Sect is not weak.

Due to Zhang Cuishan, Yin Susu, and Xie Xun's disappearance with the Dragon Slaying Saber at the Yang Dao Li Wei Conference, the Heavenly Eagle Sect was forced to oppose the Shaolin, Kunlun, Emei, Kongtong, and Wudang sects, the Nine Schools of Divine Fist and Five Phoenix Saber, and the seven gangs of Hai Sha and Ju Jing, totaling twenty-one sects and gangs, for ten years, without falling behind. The strength of the sect is evident.

"Zhu'er, do you want revenge?" Lin Qing smiled faintly, like a devil tempting her.

Zhu'er, being very intelligent, immediately understood Song Qingshu's meaning.

"Do you want to get the last token from my father?" Her eyes narrowed, filled with caution.

"Yes!" Lin Qing said without hiding it. "See, we have many common interests. Zhang Wuji is one, and your mother's revenge is another."

Zhu'er lowered her head, her eyes flashing with hatred.

"With your strength alone, even if you master the Thousand Spider Poison Hand to its peak, you are no match for Yin Yewang," Lin Qing said coolly. "Cooperating with me is the best choice. I am a direct disciple of the Wudang Sect and the future Wudang Sect leader. It won't be difficult for me to help you take revenge!"

Zhu'er suddenly lifted her head and giggled, "What do you suggest?"

After a full fifteen minutes, Zhu'er finally left.

Lin Qing stomped his numb feet and walked out.

Tonight, he had struck a deal, no, two major deals.

"Damn, plotting to rule the world without any inner strength, my feet are almost frozen off. Is this how you be a villain?" Lin Qing muttered.

While self-mocking, he walked to another tent.

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