Different World Card Master: Change the World with Cards

163: Hot Potato“What did the Qian Family say?”

“Father, the Qian Family wants us to help them with something.”

Liu Xin said, pulling a potion from her pocket.

Liu Yi saw it and quickly asked.

This was unexpected; they had thought the Qian Family would want them to steal something, not give them a potion.

“What is this?”

Liu Xin glanced at him, ignored him, and then smiled at Liu Cong.

From that smile, Liu Cong saw deep malice.

“This is a Mental Corrosion Potion the Qian Family gave us. They hope Liu Mengyan or Liu Mengyun will put it in Bai Xiaobai’s drink.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Yi angrily moved to snatch the potion and smash it, and Liu Cong’s expression also darkened.

The Mental Corrosion Potion was a prohibited drug in the Tianlong Republic.

To prevent the Mental Corrosion Potion from entering the country, the Tianlong Republic had sacrificed countless lives. They never expected the Qian Family to get their hands on it.

Now that Liu Xin had brought it back to the Liu Family, the Liu Family was implicated.

If the Qian Family reported them to the higher authorities for possessing this potion, the Liu Family would be finished.

Therefore, no matter what the Liu Family chose, they were already in the trap the Qian Family had set.

The Liu Family had few options left.

If the Liu Family chose not to do it, the Qian Family would report them. If the Liu Family chose to do it, they would certainly have to sacrifice Liu Cong’s daughter, which would create a rift between the current family head and the next family head.

Perhaps the Qian Family knew of Liu Cong’s unfriendly attitude towards them and deliberately did this.

All three people present realized this.

As for Liu Xin, Liu Cong didn’t know if she was pretending to realize it or genuinely didn’t realize it. He had already formed a deadly enmity with Liu Xin.

He had once been lenient with her out of familial ties, but he would no longer hold back.

Liu Si, too, thought a great deal. He first looked at Liu Cong, his chosen successor, and then at the Mental Corrosion Potion in Liu Xin’s hand.

Then, as if making a decision, he stood up.

“Then do as the Qian Family instructed. Liu Cong, write a letter now and tell Mengyan and Mengyun to come back.”

After speaking, as if thinking of a possibility, he added.

“No, only Mengyan should return. Mengyun’s personality can’t keep a secret, so it’s better not to let her know about this. Otherwise, if things fail, we won’t benefit.”

Liu Xin saw that her father had not given her any instructions, so she did not remain silent but actively interjected.

“Father, is there anything you need me to do? Entrusting this matter to Liu Cong might be inappropriate, as Mengyan is his biological daughter, and he might be reluctant.”

Liu Cong did not rush to refute but faced it silently.

“Then, after Liu Cong finishes writing the letter, have your person deliver it, and tell her to return immediately after reading it.”

“Alright.” Liu Xin was very happy inside, but because the Liu Family was still in crisis, she did not show it.

Soon, Liu Cong finished writing the letter in front of them and handed it to Liu Xin.

As they exited, Liu Si’s words came from behind them.

“Don’t blame me for being too ruthless. Between my granddaughter and the Liu Family, the Liu Family is more important.”

Liu Cong’s steps faltered, but he did not turn around and continued to walk forward.

Liu Yi, seeing his elder brother like this, knew that nothing he said would change his father’s decision, so he followed Liu Cong out.

And Liu Xin, with light steps, went to find her confidant to deliver the letter... “Did Old Master Liu agree?”

“He agreed. He will have Liu Ruyan come back to get the medicine. After all, this medicine is difficult for ordinary people to hide; only a more advanced Card Maker can carry a safe.

Furthermore, their research institute is cooperating with the Government, so the Government wouldn’t suspect she would have this medicine.”

“Very good. Once this is done, our Qian Family will fully support you. Here’s to a pleasant collaboration!”

“A pleasant collaboration!”

...Z Province.

Inside the Card Maker Guild.

Liu Mengyan received a letter from her father, and her eyes flickered when she read a certain part.

“I need to go back and pack.”

“Miss, there’s no need to pack. All your belongings are at home. The Old Master instructed that you return immediately after reading the letter.”

“Alright, then I’ll write a note for my sister.”

“Alright.”

Liu Mengyan saw that the person in front of her had no intention of avoiding her, so she could only take out paper and pen and write a message for Liu Mengyun in front of him.

She hadn’t thought of telling her sister about the matter. After all, she knew her sister well; if she found out, she might follow her back, which could lead to an outright conflict.

Perhaps Old Master Liu thought the same, which was why he only called her back alone... Three days later, Liu Mengyan returned to the Liu Family. Unexpectedly, before she even saw her father, the Old Master called her to the study.

The Liu Family had become so wary of her. Liu Mengyan knew that Old Master Liu must be planning to sacrifice her...

“Mengyan, that’s how it is. There’s no other way. Our Liu Family has raised you to this age, and it’s time for you to repay the Liu Family. Furthermore, the Liu Family isn’t just me; your parents, your younger siblings, are all in the Liu Family.

I can guarantee you that if you agree, your father will definitely be the next head of the Liu Family.”

She watched the person in front of her, who was still using emotional blackmail even as he was about to sacrifice her.

Liu Mengyan seemed oblivious, looking at the other person with affection and trust in her eyes, which were also slightly teary.

“Grandpa, don’t worry. The Liu Family has raised me to this age and given me so many resources. I will do as you instructed.”

“Good.”

Liu Si looked at his granddaughter’s expression and felt that things would proceed as he intended, so he got to the point.

“Grandpa will give this to you. Just put it in the water for Bai Xiaobai to drink. Afterwards, you can say that you were misled by a cult, and our Liu Family will intercede for you, don’t worry.”

Liu Mengyan looked at the colorless potion in her hand and questioned Liu Si with her eyes.

“This is?”

Liu Si’s face was benevolent.

“This is a Mental Corrosion Potion. You can put it in a safe and take it back with you. Just say it’s a confidential research institute item that can’t be opened, and you’ll be able to get it through.”

“Alright, I understand.”

Liu Mengyan lowered her eyes. Hearing the name Mental Corrosion Potion, she understood everything.

“Good, worthy of being a member of the Liu Family. Then go as soon as possible. The sooner you go, the sooner the matter ends, avoiding any accidents.”

After the conversation ended, Liu Mengyan followed the person Liu Si sent back to Z Province.

This time, she didn’t even see her parents. Old Master Liu must have been wary of her father, to prevent him from being soft-hearted.

Liu Mengyan held the hot potato in her hand, her mind racing with thoughts.