I Can Grant Origin Powers To Anything

"That's right, even if it's precious, I only need one thing. The rest you can take all of it, and I can assure you that in the matter of you killing Marquis Xia Wu, I will be your staunchest witness. It wasn't you who did it—even if Marquis Xia Wu were to come back to life and accuse you, I would still testify that it wasn't you."

Wu Hongzhou detected the subtle shift in Xu Lingjun's tone and instantly became excited.

He said, "I can guarantee you, I can even willingly leave the evidence in your hands, so we both have something on each other and naturally won't expose one another."

He earnestly said, "You're still young, that thing should be completely useless to you, right? You might as well not need it. I'm older, can't manage as much, and naturally need something to enhance my abilities... You understand my plight, don't you?"

"Yes, I understand. I definitely don't need that thing anymore."

Xu Lingjun thought to himself that he has already comprehended a better one, and this set of "Reversing Heaven and Earth" would just gather dust in his hands. After all, it can't be given to someone for cultivation, otherwise, it would harm whoever it's given to.

Wu Hongzhou was taken aback, dumbfounded. "Ah? You know what I want?"

"Of course, I know. That thing is indeed very important to you, which I naturally understand. But why should I trust you?"

"Didn't I say that we both have each other's weaknesses? Isn't this enough trust? I know it was you who killed Marquis Xia Wu. Even without evidence, just saying it could cause you immense trouble. Moreover, the Ultimate Level Martial Skill 'Reversing Heaven and Earth' is the Supreme Secret Technique of our Cuowu Sect. Marquis Xia Wu got it entirely because of me... From this perspective, I have also violated the Sect's inviolable iron laws."

Wu Hongzhou said, "You can keep this Martial Skill. If I betray you, you can simply reveal this Martial Skill, and by that time, I'll be completely doomed. The Sect will never tolerate me."

Keep the Martial Skill?

Xu Lingjun thought, is he implying that I can make a copy?

Thinking of it that way, it does seem...

"We don't actually have any irreconcilable conflicts. Earlier, I was reckless because that thing is too important to me, leading to my impulsive actions. Still, that impulsiveness was just my helpless move to maintain my dignity as a man."

Wu Hongzhou said, "I know I did scheme against you, but in fact, I didn't hurt you at all. On the contrary, due to your counterattack, I ended up severely injured myself. You didn't lose anything, and I'm the Vice Sect Leader of Cuowu Sect. If we can become friends, maybe you'll have use for me in the future."

"That makes sense. Having more friends means more pathways, nothing wrong with that."

Xu Lingjun asked, "What are you planning to do?"

"Finish it all at once, first put all our efforts into killing you, then figure out a way to deal with Han Yun City. You won't even imagine that the two of us would join forces. Using him as bait, then I'll secretly come out and kill you with full force. The success rate is high when you are caught off guard."

Xu Lingjun said speechlessly, "Kill me first? Why?"

Am I more hated just because I'm more handsome than Han Yun City?

"It's probably to prove his sincerity to me. He knows I won't join him against Han Yun City, and he mistakenly thought I was on very good terms with Marquis Xia Wu. He figured I would go to any lengths for revenge, so he came up with this plan."

Wu Hongzhou sighed. "It's a pity he doesn't know that eight out of ten parts of my friendship with Marquis Xia Wu was built through his wife. I actually don't want revenge... I just want to get back what's mine."

"When will you act?"

"The evening after tomorrow."

Wu Hongzhou said, "He knows you only have three days, and the closer it gets to the end, the more anxious you get. The more anxious, the more likely mistakes will occur, so taking action at the last critical moment in three days is most appropriate."

"Then how do you plan to cooperate with me?"

"To show my sincerity, this time I'll follow your lead in our cooperation. However you say cooperate, I'll cooperate with you. With that Secret Manual in your hands, you don't need to worry about me betraying you."

"In fact, there's no problem even without the Secret Manual. Mr. Wu, you don't mind that I've been recording ever since we started, do you?"

Wu Hongzhou smiled bitterly, "I guessed as much, but who told me to ask for something? If recording will increase your trust in me, then so be it."

Xu Lingjun said, "Then we'll contact again on the day."

Wu Hongzhou nodded, "Alright, then the thing I need..."

"After it's done, I will give you the things, don't worry. You were right about one thing, even if I kept it, it wouldn't be of any use. Since you need it, and you are willing to pay a great price for it, I'm not one to withhold a benefit."

"Exactly, one person's chilblains, another's honey."

"Stay in touch then."

Xu Lingjun hung up the phone.

Feeling quite pleasantly surprised.

He thought to himself that this could indeed be an unexpected turn of events, Wu Hongzhou... Deputy Sect Leader of Cuowu Sect, he was right, as long as I hold this "Reversing Heaven and Earth" Martial Skill, even if I return it to him later, as long as I have a copy, I can always cause his disgrace in the Cuowu Sect.

From this point of view, what he said should be true.

However, knowing this, even if he gets the manual back, the leverage still lies with me. Is it possible that there are secrets hidden in the original text of this Martial Skill that I haven't uncovered?

Xu Lingjun suddenly thought of the Forty-Two Chapter Sutra, the Lankavatara Sutra, and so on...

It seems that after returning, it's quite necessary to study the original layers carefully.

Meanwhile.

Inside the Nanyun Martial Mansion's residence.

No one noticed that a raggedly dressed middle-aged man had quietly slipped into the Pavilion Master's dwelling.

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

Zhou Qianmo seemed to have become much more haggard these days. Although they were no longer on the same path, it was his own son being hunted after all, and knowing he was in danger naturally made him worried.

He said, "Now that the Imperial Capital is on lockdown, you have become a pawn in the entire Imperial Capital's game. Staying here really only leads to a dead-end. Let me take you away."

"Even for you, old man, it might be hard to get me out now, right?"

Roger said coldly, "Moreover, I already have a full plan. If successful, I can kill three birds with one stone and retreat safely."

"What are you going to do?"

"I've already arranged with Wu Hongzhou to join forces and kill Xu Lingjun two days later!"

Roger sneered, "By then, I'll be in the open and Wu Hongzhou in the dark. I'll make the first move to attract attention while he delivers the fatal blow... Unless Xu Lingjun has impenetrable skin and is invulnerable to swords and spears or can fly, there's no way he could escape our combined strike."

Zhou Qianmo exclaimed, "You've targeted Xu Lingjun?"

"Exactly, it's not just Xu Lingjun. On that day, I'll send a message to Han Yun City saying that Xu Lingjun is in danger, providing them with the location of our assault on Xu Lingjun."

Roger said, "If Han Yun City actually has a deep friendship with Xu Lingjun, given his character, upon learning that his comrade is in danger, he will definitely come to the rescue. It just so happens that he will witness Wu Hongzhou killing Xu Lingjun. Do you think... even if Wu Hongzhou didn't intend to trouble Han Yun City originally, would Han Yun City let go of the true murderer of his friend?"

He glanced at Zhou Qianmo and said, "Old man, you've been saying that Han Yun City and Xu Lingjun are not friends, that there's nothing between them. This move can indeed prove whether the two are friends."