Why do I have so many masters?-Chapter 578 - 210: Vertically! (6600 words in a big - )_2

"What did that man say?"

The disciple swallowed, answering in a low voice:

"Internal and external."

Yue Hongzhe's brows slightly furrowed.

Fearing that this stern Deputy Gang Leader might not believe him, the Red Cliff Sect disciple hurriedly said:

"That man also said, if you are willing, Deputy Gang Leader, you should understand his intent."

Yue Hongzhe sneered, saying:

"Pretentious and nonsensical!"

"Leave now, and do not speak of what was seen today to anyone, or the gang's rules will be enforced!"

"Yes, Disciple obeys."

The Red Cliff Sect disciple shivered, carefully retreated, and Yue Hongzhe remained seated, practicing his breathing techniques. After a moment, he stood up, a sword in hand, and spoke softly to the disciple nearby:

"My mind is somewhat agitated, I shall take a walk around."

"If Elder Bai asks, just say I will be back shortly and tell her not to worry."

The disciple nodded his assent.

Yue Hongzhe walked out, appearing normal with a calm, unruffled demeanor.

He had walked only a short distance when he heard a long laugh, and saw a young man dressed in a dark blue robe sitting on a cyan stone ahead. With a handsome face and a composed expression, he was making tea on the stone, an air of casual elegance about him as if he had been waiting for a long time, he said with a smile:

"Deputy Gang Leader Yue is truly a wise man."

With a stern expression, Yue Hongzhe looked toward the tall man standing behind the Noble Clan's young master, and after a long pause, withdrew his gaze, his voice firm, saying:

"I am only Deputy Gang Leader."

"You, young master, are mistaken."

The young man clapped and laughed:

"Indeed, just the Deputy Gang Leader."

He then pointed at the tea being made from the spring and snow water on the stone, saying, "This place has its own special flavor for making tea, Deputy Gang Leader Yue, if you do not mind, why not share a cup?"

Yue Hongzhe frowned, initially desiring to refuse, but shaken by the words 'internal and external', his eyebrows locked, he stepped forward without sitting down, took the teacup the young man offered, and drank it down in one gulp, decisively and refreshingly.

The young man praised: "Truly a hero."

"And not afraid I poisoned the tea."

Yue Hongzhe's expression was stern as his right hand fingered the hilt of his sword, and he spoke slowly:

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"You wouldn't."

"Now that the tea is drunk, please enlighten me as to your purpose here, young master."

The young man laughed:

"I am Yuchi Jie, Yuchi as in the Yuchi, Jie as in the outstanding."

"Enlightenment is hardly what I sought, it is just a pity that Gang Leader Yue, despite your prowess in the Martial Arts World, has been manipulated, your blade's aim is always at those close to you, leading yourself to a dead end, hence my compelled visit."

Yue Hongzhe snorted, his long sword flicked out an inch, tearing a cold light, and stopped firmly three inches before Yuchi Jie, speaking indifferently:

"You have gone to great lengths to have me come here, just to listen to such nonsense?"

"If that is so, please leave."

"Otherwise, even if there is a master standing behind you, Yuchi Jie, Yue Hongzhe will still strike."

Yuchi Jie remained composed, flicked the sword blade with a finger, saying:

"Nonsense? Is it nonsense?"

"In the Red Cliff Sect, factions are numerous and the infighting is relentless. With Gang Leader Yue's power, taking down Jade Ruin Temple would be as easy as blowing off dust, yet it serves only to strengthen others at your own expense."

Yue Hongzhe only sneered.

Yuchi Jie continued leisurely:

"If I am not mistaken, besides Gang Leader Yue, there must be Red Cliff Sect Leader people involved in your journey. Lately, as Red Cliff Sect frequently attacks other sects, Gang Leader Yue's meritorious deeds are praised highly. Yet after your own men suffer losses, they are merely replenished by the Red Cliff Sect Leader."

"With you at the forefront, you can promote your gang's fame externally, claiming dominance over the Martial Arts World of Guangwu County, and internally you can force rival factions within your command to fight against other sects, using others to kill without staining your hands. Truly a clever strategy."

"Yet, most factions in Red Cliff Sect think that it's all Yue Gang Leader's doing, their resentment grows deeper. When you have no more foes worthy within Guangwu County, then, Gang Leader Yue, consider for yourself, what will be your fate?"

Yue Hongzhe's expression turned extremely cold.

"Do you think everyone is so shortsighted?"

"Shortsighted? No, they just need a way to safely step down, even knowing it's not your fault, they won't care."

Yuchi Jie laughed lightly, picked up the teapot, and poured the entire pot of tea into the fire, extinguishing the flames above, speaking leisurely:

"When you take down the highest point of Yan Mountain, Gang Leader Yue, you can then return triumphantly, right? Over the years, those dissatisfied with the Red Cliff Sect Leader will be eliminated in external conflicts, while their resentment falls on Gang Leader Yue."

"Killing just one, Gang Leader Yue, could calm the gang members, intimidate everyone, not having to worry about subordinates overshadowing the leader, it would be in compliance with the Gang Leader, a case of righteousness crushing kin, necessitated by fame."

"Gang Leader Yue, ask yourself, to kill, or not to kill?"

Yue Hongzhe scoffed, saying:

"Complete nonsense, makes no sense!"

"I see you are a spokesman sent by 'Jade Ruin Temple'."

Yuchi Jie ignored him, continuing on his own: "Today, Jade Ruin Temple has secretly allied with Baiyang Sword Sect and the Cangyu Court, waiting for Red Cliff Sect to attack up the mountain path. One comes from the east, one from the west, Jade Ruin Temple strikes from above, trapping Red Cliff Sect in a pincer."

"Under such encirclement, to retreat, is not disgraceful."

"Be aware, when Candle Dragon was annexed by Red Cliff Sect, it was the best moment for your fine blade to break."

"On the day Red Cliff Sect's main temple entered Candle Dragon, the time to exile the hounds would be most opportune, fancy that tasty moment, wondering if I might have the chance to have a bite."

Yue Hongzhe's expression turned colder, acting as if he hadn't heard Yuchi Jie's words, and coldly said:

"So it's a spokesman, since you are from Jade Ruin Temple, don't bother leaving here today."