I Can Grant Origin Powers To Anything

Upon hearing Zhou Qianmo's words, Han Qingxue's face turned grave, and she asked, "Pavilion Master's meaning is that it was Xiaocheng who killed Zhou Mu?"

Zhou Qianmo said, "I already suspected him before, but lacked evidence. And now, I'm certain it was indeed him without a doubt."

"Then the reason Pavilion Master seeks me is..."

Zhou Qianmo said blandly, "Revenge! As I said before, I had only one grandson. Perhaps it was his own fault, but I cannot accept that he died without an intact corpse. So much time has passed now, and I haven't even retrieved my grandson's remains... this matter cannot end just like this."

"If Pavilion Master wishes for revenge, you can inform my father and ask him to uphold justice for you, so why come to me?"

Han Qingxue said, "My current status is merely that of a princess, with no more power than that of overseeing affairs. It's far from the time when I can be in charge."

"If you reach Your Majesty, the evidence is insufficient. The Primordial Martial Pill is evidence to me, but to others, it is not enough."

Zhou Qianmo shook his head and said, "Moreover, this matter has no proper justification. In the Secret Realm trials, quite a few students die each year. Xiaomu died because his skills were inferior, and if I made a fuss over this, it would be inappropriate."

Han Qingxue said, "Pavilion Master Zhou is also aware of the lack of justification? Especially since the Pavilion Master seeks revenge for his grandson but looks to the sister of the enemy..."

"Sister?"

Zhou Qianmo sneered and said, "I thought Her Highness had already realized her crisis, but I did not expect that the Princess is still so naive, clinging to the so-called sibling affection of the past?"

"What does the Pavilion Master mean by this?"

"Nothing in particular, but to ask Your Highness, as Your Majesty's health declines, logically, he should have designated an heir long ago. So why has Her Highness yet to reside in the Qilin Mansion?"

Han Qingxue's face turned dark upon hearing this.

The Qilin Mansion is the Crown Prince's Mansion, where only the reigning Crown Prince can reside. Before Han Xu Yang inherited the throne, he lived in the Qilin Mansion.

Zhou Qianmo's words undoubtedly hit her where it hurt most.

Zhou Qianmo shook his head and said, "Moreover, although His Majesty seems indifferent, in reality, he keeps everything under control. The return of Han Yun City at this time... doesn't Your Highness foresee anything?"

He said, "Perhaps Your Highness still thinks, at most, to compete fairly with your brother once, this way not damaging sibling relations. With Princess's wisdom, capability, and network, there's no way you can lose to him... right?"

Han Qingxue asked, "Isn't it so?"

"Of course not."

Zhou Qianmo said firmly, "If Her Highness truly had a winning chance, by now, you should've already become the Crown Prince of our Great Xia Empire... before Han Yun City returned, you had not become Crown Prince, and now that he is back, do you still naively believe you have a chance? The referee is so biased even we spectators can't bear to watch, and you're still delusional about winning?"

He sneered, "You've already lost. From the moment Han Yun City successfully returned to the Imperial Capital, you've been utterly defeated. The only reason you still hold onto the glory of the past up to now is entirely due to His Majesty relying on you for governance these years, granting you too much power, fearing an abrupt withdrawal might cause unrest, that's all."

Han Qingxue said, "So your purpose in seeking me out is..."

"Collaboration!"

Zhou Qianmo spoke seriously, "We share a common enemy. Han Yun City killed my grandson; I absolutely cannot let this go unchallenged. No matter those guilty or suspected, I cannot let any killer go unpunished. However, I can handle the others myself, but only Han Yun City's status is unique. Above all, His Majesty has become wary of me. If I wish to act against him quietly, it's utterly impossible. Or rather... as long as His Majesty is alive, I can never succeed in avenging."

Han Qingxue instantly understood his intention and jumped up in shock, "Zhou Qianmo, are you insane?"

"Hahahaha, I am already a lonely old man, with no heir in the world, who else if not me to go insane?"

Zhou Qianmo laughed heartily, "I seek Her Highness because I want us to go mad together. I've lost the most precious thing to me; if Her Highness doesn't act quickly, you might lose what you hold dear too. Or does Her Highness still cling to the hope of attaining both kinship and power?"

Han Qingxue: "..............."

"Alright, I've said my piece. If Your Highness is interested, contact me, and I'll make your wishes come true. My current status is sensitive, it's inconvenient to stay in the Imperial Capital for long, so I'll return to Nanyun Martial Mansion now. Farewell."

Zhou Qianmo turned and walked out.

Han Qingxue asked, "Was Roger Sparrow sent by you?"

Zhou Qianmo paused, stood silent for a long time, then closed his eyes slowly, hiding the pained expression in his eyes from Han Qingxue, and said, "Yes, he is my tool for revenge."

"Father also suspected this. He didn't know what deal you made with him that allowed you to command him, but to prevent a repeat, he has transferred all death row inmates from Nanyun Martial Mansion. Now, how can you help me?"

Han Qingxue said, "Moreover, the Pavilion Master of Nanyun Martial Mansion is indeed powerful, but don't forget that behind Han Yun City, there's Dongxu Martial Mansion, and also Beixuan Martial Mansion and West Origin Martial Mansion... as long as they stand, they will not let you act recklessly."

"They will soon be too busy to care for themselves."

Zhou Qianmo turned to glance at Han Qingxue, "I am over ninety years old now. After living so long, the only thing I care about is my grandson. But now my grandson is dead, the bloodline of the Zhou Family will be completely severed in my generation... Your Highness, I have been loyal to Great Xia for many years, yet I've ended up like this. Perhaps I failed in teaching my child and grandson, but having fallen to this point, do you still expect me to talk reason and righteousness with you?"

Han Qingxue stared fixedly at Zhou Qianmo.

For a moment, a slight sense of sorrow rose in her heart.

She gritted her teeth and said, "Fine, I agree with you, you're right. If I wait until I fall to your point to strike all together, I might not have the capability then. Therefore, it's best to strike first!"

Zhou Qianmo said, "Your Highness is wise."

"How do you plan to do it?"

"This matter requires patience and cannot be rushed... given His Majesty's astuteness, you have only one chance. If you fail, it will be doom without redemption."

Zhou Qianmo looked at the desperate, red-eyed Han Qingxue, feeling a sense of malicious pleasure.

He had lived by the rules all his life, never expecting that leading someone towards the abyss could be such a satisfying matter.

Han Yun City... I will ensure you die by the hand of a loved one.

And not just you, Wu Hongzhou must die too, and the Cuowu Sect cannot be spared.

And also...

Xu Lingjun!

Zhou Qianmo could not ascertain whether Xu Lingjun had intervened in the affair, but with things as they were... whether he had or hadn't mattered any longer?

His son believed he was not innocent, and thus he wasn't innocent. To let Xiaochen rest in peace, Xu Lingjun needed to be sent to meet him... innocent or not, let them confront it under the Yellow Springs.

His son's death was ultimately tied to him.

That was enough.