Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 681: Chapter 319 Conspiracy_2

However, according to official analysis, Book Holders indeed have the ability to observe the fate of others and make certain modifications.

They can facilitate the rise of some powerful individuals while causing others to regretfully fall.

In short, the level of danger is extremely high!

This Ye Han… might just be one of them.

“It seems…” Jing Lin narrowed his eyes slightly: “Ye Han has gotten himself into trouble. You’ve even deployed the Church’s resources to investigate him.”

“The officials also admit it, that in terms of intelligence, the Church, with its numerous sub-branches and believers, is somewhat stronger.” Li Yelai nodded, then shared his encounters with Ye Han.

“Having the ability to suppress and enhance curses?” Jing Lin frowned.

And when he heard some of the details of the investigation regarding Ye Han, Jing Lin’s veins also bulged in rage.

He too had a sister, and upon learning about Ye Han’s dealings with the Zhao siblings, he too was infuriated.

Especially after finding out that the Jing Family had been in contact with him, planning for a marriage alliance, reaching some sort of cooperation, and even approaching Li Yelai’s sister.

Jing Lin was totally flabbergasted.

“Damn!” Jing Lin cursed loudly.

After holding his head for a moment, he said: “So this guy, using his ability to suppress curses, has been approaching those young girls tormented by curses? Indeed, those who are driven to despair by curses would desperately hope for a chance to return to normal. In that regard, you are somewhat similar. Yet, you simply ignore the curses, unlike Ye Han who has a much better act.”

Li Yelai said, “But I never deliberately approached them with that kind of intention, let alone threaten or harm them.”

His initial contact with the Doll was an accident, and only later did they become meal companions and friends. The Doll was very unguarded around him, and he never took advantage of her.

And with the Little Mad King… even though she herself was indifferent to gender differences, Li Yelai wouldn’t take advantage of her, avoiding sights and touches that were inappropriate.

If Li Yelai had the kind of mindset Ye Han did, it would be too dangerous given their unguarded nature.

Towards the end of his statement, Li Yelai paused, thinking of the potential ‘traces’ on the Doll’s body. He felt a bit disheartened… okay, he wasn’t exactly a good person either.

“Alright, alright, I know you’re a gentleman.” Jing Lin said with a grin, and inwardly sneered, if you respected women’s wishes, you’d be laying wormwood in bed by now!

Then, Jing Lin’s expression turned serious: “So, the Doll has become his next target?”

Li Yelai’s face tightened, and he nodded: “Yes, the Doll said Ye Han’s gaze was very lewd. Thus, she despises him and repeatedly begged me not to contact him, especially not to let him help suppress my sister’s curse. Judging from the subsequent intelligence, she was right.”

“I can understand, your close~friend being targeted. It’s justified to be angry.” Jing Lin said: “At that time, you probably already had deep dissatisfaction with Ye Han, right?”

Li Yelai nodded: “Yes, perhaps influenced by the power of the Blood God, I felt a momentary urge to kill Ye Han. Later I thought, he was just lascivious, so it would suffice to tell him to buzz off. But now… having learned so much about Ye Han, he really does deserve to die.”

Jing Lin laughed to himself, old Li, oh old Li, it’s tough for a blockhead like you to get angry about such things.

It’s possessiveness, isn’t it.

Even though you haven’t realized it yourself, you’ve become increasingly close to the Doll. That’s why, when you learned she was being targeted, you got angry.

Well, that’s good. When you start feeling the stirring in your heart, realizing the affection that goes beyond friendship, your iron tree will bloom.

And the time for rivers of blood to flow is not far off, hahaha!

Jing Lin said: “He does indeed deserve death, but I still don’t understand, why did he go after your sister after making contact with people from my family branches?”

Jing Lin was still unaware that Li Yelai and Li Yunyan were his relatives.

Naturally, he also could not guess that both Li Yunyan and his sister Jing Nuo were suitable as Divine Blood Mothers.

However, Li Yelai did not intend to reveal his relation to the Jing Family. His mother had never sought help from the Jing Family until her death; why should he acknowledge the connection now?

Of course, if the Jing Family mentioned official intervention in the internal strife of the great families, then he could use that to hold the opposing party at bay.

Li Yelai said, “It could be they plan to use this as a threat against me. If my sister is naive and gets deceived by Ye Han, then my position as her brother would also be affected. Perhaps this is what happened with Ye Han and the Zhao siblings. Ye Han must have thought to oppress the girl by using the threat of her brother’s suppression of the curse.”

“That’s a point,” Jing Lin frowned. “Using family as a threat, your sister’s curse I am aware of. Anything she sees appears bizarre. If she truly wished to suppress her curse, not caring about the consequences to herself, then neither you nor the officials would really be able to do anything. Fortunately, your sister did not make such a choice… That’s indeed very insidious. What do you plan to do?”

“Ye Han seems far too dangerous to me. Either expel him, ensuring he never dares approach No.3 Border City again, or… kill him!” Li Yelai said. “That’s also why I’ve come to you.”

“Indeed, you could only come to me. The officials cannot act against him for something he hasn’t done.

And the Church—he and his companions are not weak in combat. Inside the Giant City, to kill him would certainly catch the officials’ attention. They would prioritize eliminating the Church, and he could even end up with a good reputation.

It’s difficult to move against him openly or in secret. It’s better for someone like me who operates from the shadows.”

Jing Lin said, “Actually, I would suggest expelling him as the better option. He has too many friends, with a complicated network, and even the Snow Mountain Blind Hero is among his friends. If you killed him, it would bring a lot of trouble. After all, as a Sixth-sense Expert, he is a valuable Captain Level fighter in any Giant City. There are too many obstacles to killing him.”

“But I can’t just expel him,” Li Yelai shook his head.

“Not necessarily. Someone like him, arrogant and proud, cannot endure provocation. After all, he has had too smooth a path; fortune on his side, as can be known from your information. His companions have gained a lot of benefits while acting with him.

Those who have become his enemies have not ended well. Among them are some powerful experts who suffered major setbacks or death in certain events.

You may not know about the girl in a Western dress named Bai You. She’s from a small family in a Giant City in the Northwest. Though tormented by a curse, she became a marriage prospect with a fiancé of great talent from a local Great Family.

The result, during an exploration of a mysterious terrain, the Third Awakening Ye Han acquired several Taboo Items and made a name for himself. Meanwhile, her Four Awakenings fiancé died inside, capsized in the gutter, so to speak.

It is said, due to the curse. By the time he was found, he had been disemboweled, and his head chopped off. Only then could Ye Han take Bai You away unimpeded.

Looking back now, that man’s misfortune in the gutter may have something to do with Ye Han, given the secretive nature of his ability to strengthen curses… It does have the air of ‘those who follow me prosper, those who oppose me perish.’”

Jing Lin analyzed, “Now, he may already harbor hostility towards you.”

“Towards me?” Li Yelai laughed angrily. “He covets my friends and family, and he is the one who bears hostility toward me?”

“Yes. He cannot suppress the Doll’s curse, while you can ignore the Doll’s Fear Curse,” Jing Lin said. “Given his jealous nature, he will surely feel some envy towards you.”

“Are you suggesting I provoke him?” asked Li Yelai.

Jing Lin nodded, “Indeed. Someone as proud and arrogant as he will not remain indifferent. But this will also completely offend him.”

“It should be said, he has already deeply offended me,” Li Yelai sneered.

“I’ll find a chance to host a banquet in the estate, inviting various families and relatives, as well as friends from the official ranks. Under such a grand public setting, a little friendly competition is quite normal, isn’t it?” Jing Lin said. “And adding a bet would be normal too, right?”

“So you plan to use this to get him to leave No.3 Border City?” Li Yelai nodded. “You really are devious.”

“Hailing from a family, there are ways to deal with arrogant people. The only question is whether you can overpower him. He has Sixth Sense and is not weak.”

“I’ve killed Sixth Sense Chosen Ones.”

“Then there’s no problem.”