Pretending To Be A Boss-Chapter 750 - 94 Conversation with the Father-in-law_2

750: Chapter 94: Conversation with the Father-in-law_2

750 -94: Conversation with the Father-in-law_2

“But when the numbers swell tenfold, a hundredfold, it becomes much harder to resolve, doesn’t it?

Especially when they truly realize that the Judgement Knights are but lifeless vessels, imprisoning the souls of their loved ones inside, their rage toward the Li family only grows fiercer.

Can you still resolve that?”

“Violence can solve all problems in the world.

Dragons fly in the sky, snakes and foxes roam the earth, and there is a phoenix out in the wild.”

“All legendary beasts?

You really are a legend.”

“That’s why you don’t necessarily have to die, it would just be a lot of trouble.”

Tang Xian said this with little confidence.

Li Wanye flicked his cigarette ash and stated:

“You said it yourself, just the two of us here, so let’s speak frankly.

Tang Xian, public opinion is to be feared.

Turning a dragon-slaying hero into a wicked dragon, Yu has the courage to do that, but we cannot agree.

Centuries ago, humanity was driven here by machines, and now by releasing these people, the battles once ended would begin anew.

At that time, how can we take responsibility for the internal strife?”

After pondering for a long time, Tang Xian said:

“You can live as a prisoner, at least you should meet Yu.”

“I have met her, the words she spoke down there, they are proof of her growth, they are the best gift she as a daughter could give to me, her father.”

Li Wanye continued:

“I’m not as heartless as you think.

You’ve met with Xiaonian privately several times, and I’ve turned a blind eye.

For one, I could not do anything about you, and secondly, for my sons, you also represent a choice.”

“Xiaonian has visited Hua Science Academy many times, do you think I wouldn’t know of Shang Lu’s existence?

I’ve watched all of this, I don’t need to know the process, I only need to know my daughter is alive and well.”

“I can’t let people know that Li Wanye also has his weakness.

Song Gengzhao likes to display filial piety in public, but I won’t do that.

I want the world to know, for power, Li Wanye is capable of doing anything, capable of sacrificing anything.

I think you can understand what I’m saying.”

At this moment, Li Wanye offered another cigarette, saying:

“Really not taking one?

Don’t want to try it out?”

“Really not.”

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“Of course, I’m not eager to die.

What if one day you fail?

As the most loyal dog of the Enforcers, I could still guard the Ark Fortress and retake control over you.

So, I can’t go back.”

“Do you want to go back?” asked Tang Xian.

“Yes, of course I do.”

“I’ve always wondered why you suddenly made your decision so quickly.”

“You’ve hit the nail on the head.

The person above me, who, like you, seems to be from a godlike realm, he’s become perplexed,” said Li Wanye.

Tang Xian knew he was referring to Constantine.

He frowned and said:

“What did Constantine say to you?”

“A lot.

Sometimes I also really want to know, just how much of the world’s secrets have you unearthed?

Regarding the Angel Envoy, I’ve always had a strange feeling that he and you are not completely opposed.

This is very different from the one I encountered earlier.”

Tang Xian stated:

“Constantine is my enemy, there is no doubt about that.

He has his choices, I just didn’t expect him to not take sides with you but to choose his own path.”

Li Wanye ultimately didn’t understand; he thought about all the things Constantine said that day, it was all hazy.

Then, Li Wanye told Tang Xian everything he knew, all the secrets he learned while managing the fortress over the years.

Some were just tactics for dealing with certain people.

For instance, a lord of a fortress appeared kind and benevolent on the surface, but in reality, he was an experienced coppersmith.

Or a certain business tycoon whose dealings seemed clean, but who was involved in various illegal smuggling operations behind the scenes.

These secrets, because Li Wanye believed, even if he went to Baichuan City, this refuge, human forces would reshuffle, and capable individuals would inevitably rise to the top again.

Having a grasp on some of their vulnerabilities and weaknesses would better aid Yu in controlling these individuals.

Tang Xian took note of everything, about Constantine and the secrets Li Wanye knew from managing the fortress over the years.

The man was indeed a formidable figure; knowing his fate was grim, yet when it came to discussing these matters, his expression remained calm, and his intermittent smiles conveyed a sense of great steadiness.

Tang Xian also knew this was the last contribution Li Wanye could make for the Li family.

After going back, he would have to concoct a story.

The truth of this story would be clear to Li Zheng, Li Xiaonian, and Yu, but they would all pretend to believe it, then publicly condemn their kin while privately mourning for a long time.

The rules of this world are like this.

As time slowly passed, Li Wanye finally settled all his affairs.

He wouldn’t die quickly; in fact, both Tang Xian and Li Wanye themselves did not know on which day or in what way he would die.

After all, the battle between humans and the Order Keepers had not yet begun.

After Li Wanye had said everything, he said,

“You need to go back now.”

Tang Xian did not leave.

After a few seconds of silence, he said,

“What about living under a different identity?”

This time he was serious.

All the previous conversations between him and Li Wanye, they both knew very well that if Li Wanye didn’t die, it would be difficult for the Li family to establish a footing in Baichuan City.

But he still wished for Li Wanye to survive.

This man’s sins reached the heavens, yet Baichuan City was in dire need of reconstruction, requiring talented individuals.

In extraordinary times, one must take extraordinary measures.

His death would just be death, but as long as he chose to live and strategize for Baichuan City, he could at least redeem some of his sins.

However, Li Wanye still shook his head and said,

“I have done everything to this extent for the Li family, Tang Xian, do you think I would take even the slightest risk?”

Tang Xian remained silent.

Li Wanye waved his hand and then took out a cigarette.

Before this, while recounting past events to Tang Xian, cigarette butts had already piled up at Li Wanye’s feet.

The composure on his face was fake, and all the courage he claimed to have had in seeing through life and death, sacrificing himself for the Li family, was also fake.

Because the cigarette butts at his feet were the reality.

Tang Xian thought that today would likely end like this; he had ultimately failed to complete Yu’s mission.

As he had expected, Li Wanye was a ruthless tyrant to both others and himself.

He then prepared to leave.

At this moment, Li Wanye said,

“Speaking of which, you should call me ‘Dad’.

I won’t have the chance to see your and Yu’s wedding.”

Tang Xian glanced at Li Wanye, who was also curious whether Tang Xian, a person like him, would allow himself this small advantage.

But just as Tang Xian was about to speak,

An anomaly occurred within the ninth layer of the Pyramid.

A grey light suddenly appeared not far from Tang Xian and Li Wanye, its outline resembling a transmission fissure.

But it was different from the fissures used by everyone else.

Tang Xian recognized it; this was the transmission fissure from the Seat of God to the Pyramid fortress.

And the person who stepped out of the fissure was easy to guess, because now only one person could move in and out of the Seat of God.

Tang Xian was astonished, as was Li Wanye.

The appearance of Constantine was unexpected by both of them.

Instinctively, Tang Xian flashed in front of Li Wanye, shielding him and watching Constantine warily.

And Constantine himself displayed a bizarre demeanor.

His body seemed extremely uncoordinated, as if one side was under his control while the other side could not sense anything, as though he was dragging half of a body that didn’t belong to him, step by step.

It was then that Tang Xian noticed that the colors of Constantine’s pupils had changed—his left eye still as usual, but his right eye emitted a grey, crystalline light.

Angel Envoy Constantine, Tang Xian was not unfamiliar with this form, but the Constantine before him now seemed half-human, half-Angel Envoy, and — he was also struggling fiercely against the transformation, trying to seize back his own will.

But none of it seemed to be going as planned.

Upon seeing Tang Xian and Li Wanye, Constantine was also taken aback, then he revealed a smile.

That smile was only on one side of his face, which looked like it was split in half.

“My mission began with you, and I never imagined that in the end, it would also be concluded by you.”