"Loyalty, life, vows, or... secrets?"
Lu Li looked at Zhang Zhiming carefully, as if he were seeing him for the first time. Although his smile was gentle, Zhang Zhiming felt extremely malicious.
Pure 'malice'!
Zhang Zhiming suppressed the strange feeling in his heart, and while thinking about what Lu Li was planning, he said tentatively: "If Mr. Lu wants to know something, I will never hide anything."
Obviously, he chose 'secret'.
Because his three choices were simply impossible.
Loyalty and oaths were too elusive. Not to mention Lu Li, not even Zhang Zhiming himself could trust that someone like him would abide by the oath and be loyal.
As for life, Zhang Zhiming believed that Lu Li was not just talking casually.
No matter if it's his own life or someone else's life, Zhang Zhiming can't afford this 'price'.
So he can only choose secrets.
In fact, Zhang Zhiming already knew the question Lu Li was about to ask.
The secret he wanted, or rather, the secret he held, was actually the only one.
"He wants to be a teacher?"
"Why?"
While Zhang Zhiming was thinking about Lu Li's real plan, he repeated again: "What secret does Mr. Lu want to know?"
"Why does the Zhang family leader ask questions knowingly?"
Lu Li smiled lightly and said: "The strong man who taught you the formation and instructed you to expand your power, hiding behind it, your teacher..."
really!
Zhang Zhiming sighed secretly in his heart, but his face remained calm. "Teacher, after he taught me the art of formation, he went to travel outside the world. Zeng Yanming's fate as my master and apprentice has ended, and I'm afraid there will be no chance to see him again in the future."
"As for what Director Lu said about his instructions, there is no way to talk about it."
Zhang Zhiming decided to fight to the end and completely refused to acknowledge Lu Li's accusations.
A sneer appeared on the corner of Hou Baye's mouth beside him, feeling that this guy was just looking for death.
Are you really not afraid of capsizing when you play this trick in front of Lu Li
"A wolf cub is a wolf cub. No matter how ruthless he is, he still doesn't have the overall situation in mind." Hou Baye commented softly in his heart, and then decided to 'help' Lu Li.
By the way, it was also to add insult to injury, letting Zhang Zhiming know that Yanzhou is no longer the domain of the 'Aristocratic Family'.
Call him old or timid, but ever since he saw the terror of Shenguang Pope with his own eyes, Hou Baye has understood that old guys like them no longer have the final say in this world.
The aristocratic family is destined to decay, and everything old will disappear. Classes that have existed for thousands of years may not exist forever.
Although it will transform into another form and continue, Hou Baye has already developed some fear and thinks that he should plan for the 'future'.
The most important part is to show enough sincerity and value to Lu Li.
Thinking of this, Master Hou could not help but look up at Lu Li and observe his current expression.
This boy has grown to the level where he can fight against that kind of monster.
If you give him some more time, how far will he grow
Heavenly being
Or stronger
This somewhat ridiculous idea flashed through his mind. Hou Baye considered his tone and said softly: "Even if this is really the case, if Mr. Lu wants to know, you should tell everything. What? For you, a person who has already followed Is your teacher who has severed the master-disciple relationship more important than Director Lu's request?"
"Haha, you said you were not under his instructions. I'm afraid only you know the details, right?"
"Master Ba, what does this mean?"
Zhang Zhiming frowned, feeling that Mr. Hou Ba was a little strange today.
It was as if he was deliberately making an enemy of himself.
Although the two families are currently considered 'competitors', Zhang Zhiming believes that he has not offended Mr. Hou.
After all, he was a "waste" who was famous throughout Yanzhou. He usually hid in the Zhang family and never saw anyone. It was impossible for him to have any interaction with Master Hou, let alone offend him.
However, Zhang Zhiming turned around and saw the playful smile on Lu Li's face, and knew what Hou Baye was planning.
Did this old guy want to show his loyalty to Lu Li by giving him a chance to show off his power
"It seems like he was really scared out of his wits."
Zhang Zhiming sighed inwardly.
The 'divine prison' that floated over the city that night, covering everything, really made people sigh, even fearful.
But Zhang Zhiming can see that the essence of the 'divine prison' is actually a formation, although it is a very advanced formation, and its power is no different than the power of heaven and man. However, Zhang Zhiming did not fear Lu Li because of this, because as long as it was a formation, there must be flaws.
What's more, for such a powerful formation, even if Lu Li wanted to use it, he would have to pay a price.
The emergence of the 'Divine Prison' can at best prove that Lu Li has a trump card that is difficult for others to match, but it does not mean that his strength is truly comparable to that of heavenly beings.
Zhang Zhiming felt that Hou Baye was afraid too early.
I feel afraid of Lu Li now. When Lu Li really becomes a heavenly being in the future, will he still bow to him and kneel down to beg for mercy
Zhang Zhiming couldn't do that kind of thing.
"Master Hou, there are some things you can say, but there are some things you can't say carelessly."
After thinking for a while, Zhang Zhiming looked at Master Hou and said calmly: "Both the Zhang family and the Hou family are partners of Manager Lu. Strictly speaking, we are equal. If you want to act like an elder and teach a lesson I, I advise you to avoid it."
"After all, the current situation of the Hou family may not be any better than that of the Zhang family."
Zhang Zhiming smiled and pointed out something.
Hou Baye's face changed slightly, he glanced at Zhang Zhiming, and then chuckled: "Young people are energetic and sharp, which is a good thing. But sometimes, sharpness also needs strength to support it. If you have Mr. Lu's In terms of strength, I can hand over everything the Hou family gets to the Zhang family. If the Zhang family can't eat it, I'll feed it to you. But do you have that strength?"
"Isn't the current Zhang family relying on Director Lu's breath to survive?"
"If that's the case, then I dare to ask the Zhang family leader, what qualifications do you have to mention the word equality in front of Manager Lu?"
"Whenever you do anything, you need to think clearly about your identity. Position yourself right!"
Hou Baye pretended to be displeased and said: "Without Mr. Lu, would your Zhang family be able to have such a prosperous life today? Can you, Zhang Zhiming, transform from a wasteful second young master to become the head of the Zhang family?"
This sentence is extremely rude.
Hou Baye had almost no leeway, and he had no intention of saving any face for Zhang Zhiming.
However, Zhang Zhiming just calmly listened to what Hou Baye said, turned to look at Lu Li, and asked, "Manager Lu thinks so too?"
He seemed too lazy to argue with Master Hou, so he simply brought the topic to Lu Li.
It seemed that Lu Li was required to make a fair decision, but in fact it was 'forcing' Lu Li to take a stand.
"Master Zhang, Master Eight, why are you so angry?"
Lu Li didn't seem to feel the tension between the two of them, and said with a smile: "Today I brought you two here to discuss how to divide the large amount of resources vacated by Yanzhou. We haven't talked about the actual business yet, but because of There was a fight over some trivial things, and it would be a loss of status if word got out."
"Mr. Lu is right."
Hou Baye had made up his mind to side with Lu Li anyway.
No matter what Lu Li said, he always smiled and said yes without any intention of denying or refuting.
Zhang Zhiming narrowed his eyes, but had no intention of continuing to force Lu Li.
He knew that some things would definitely leave traces after being tested once.
Although Lu Li is acting kindly at the moment, if he really continues to push, or even goes too far, Lu Li may not have such a good temper in the future.
But don't forget why the outside world calls him the 'Devil King' now.
Those heads of families who died silently at the hands of strong men from the land might very well be their future.
With the lessons learned from the past, even though Zhang Zhiming didn't think that Lu Li would really be so 'reckless' with another purge, he was still a little more cautious and put away those thoughts in his heart.
Then he said respectfully: "Then it all depends on Manager Lu's orders."
Lu Li put away his smile and said calmly: "I can't talk about orders. It's just that I still said the same thing."
“If you want to gain something, there must be a price.”
"Everything has its value. What price are you willing to pay in exchange for the Zhang family's request?"