Shen Qiang's words were resounding, causing everyone present to be instantly shocked as if struck by lightning.

"Exactly! He's right, the strongest part of Shen Qiang lies in his elixir pills, Jiazi Pills, Half Armor Spirit Pill, Blood Ganoderma Bone Healing Ointment, Gathering Qi Powder, Jade Cream, Divine Grade Pei Yuan Pill, it's this series of elixir pills that made Heshenghe rich and powerful!"

"His ability to wield the Five Assistant Swords itself proves he is already a legend!"

"I suddenly realized, why should we be enemies with Shen Qiang? He is so powerful, he could totally be an ally of our Hidden Sword Villa!"

While many cultivators of the Hidden Sword Villa were shocked, the Villa Master of Hidden Sword Villa felt a buzzing in his mind, and a sudden light appeared in the previously chaotic and dark mind.

"How foolish of me! How could I overlook Shen Qiang's formidable strength over some trivial logistics benefits? His elixirs are priceless, he's powerful and influential, let alone his cultivation is rocketing at full speed. Such a man's future is boundless!"

"Even if Heshenghe were to do nothing else, just relying on Shen Qiang casually refining elixir pills, it would still thrive. Twenty years, no, perhaps ten years, no, at the current rate of Heshenghe's rise, it might only take five years for Heshenghe to become an entity comparable to the Medicine King Valley!"

The eyes of the Villa Master of Hidden Sword Villa instantly brightened with excitement.

"Defying fate elixirs, a vast array of demonic beasts, unpredictable methods, seeking benefits without vanity, the Emperor's Heart Technique, poisoning, sword arrays, elixirs, medical skills—if Shen Qiang doesn't die, he will become a super king for sure!"

Looking at his excited eyes, Shen Qiang said calmly, "Everyone in this world knows that standing on the shoulders of giants allows one to see farther, but few know how to stand on a giant's shoulders."

Upon hearing Shen Qiang's words, everyone present fell silent, eyes wide, racking their brains to think.

"As long as the giant is willing to bend down, we can naturally stand on his shoulders!" said the Villa Master of Hidden Sword Villa, eyes gleaming.

Shen Qiang shook his head with a smile, "Wrong answer. The only way to stand on a giant's shoulders is to get his permission, because once the giant grows and stands upright, none of us can even reach his knee by jumping."

"In such a situation, do you think the giant will bend down to give you a chance to stand on his shoulders?"

Instantly, the eyes of all the cultivators lit up.

"That's right, if you want to stand on a giant's shoulders, you must form a good relationship while he's still weak. That way, when he grows, there's a place beside him."

"Heshenghe is sure to become a giant. If our relationship isn't good, by the time he truly becomes powerful, hoping he will bend down and put Hidden Sword Villa on his shoulder is undoubtedly a dream. Not only that, it's likely the first thing he'd do then is step to level Hidden Sword Villa!"

"If we can't deal with Heshenghe, then we should cooperate, that's what a wise person should consider!"

Suddenly awakened, the numerous cultivators of Hidden Sword Villa looked at Shen Qiang with no hostility. Even though just a few minutes ago, a cultivator sacrificed for the honor of Villa under Shen Qiang's sword array, at this moment, it was already forgotten like dust by everyone.

"Zuo Lianghao was forced to join Heshenghe," Shen Qiang said indifferently, raising an eyebrow. "I wanted to kill him at the time, but Shen Bian thought he was talented and didn't want to see him die, so I gave him a chance, and he did well, showing me there is humanity in his heart."

"So now, I've lifted his poison, giving him a choice again, to return to Hidden Sword Villa and be the puppet Young Master, or stay in Heshenghe, to fight the world with Shen Bian and me."

He turned to the astonished Zuo Lianghao.

Shen Qiang calmly said, "I neither use those I distrust nor distrust those I use. Even if everyone knows, Shen Bian is striving to surpass me and become the true boss of Heshenghe, I still believe he sees me as an opponent and would never harm Heshenghe's interests."

"Now it's your turn, Zuo Lianghao. You joined Heshenghe under duress. I don't trust you, so I feel awkward. Now, I need you to seriously consider whether you want to stay in Heshenghe. If you don't want to stay, then leave. You gave Shen Bian a piece of information, and I'll lift your poison, considering our grievances settled."

"But if you choose to stay in Heshenghe, you must abandon the identity of Hidden Sword Villa Young Master. Perhaps your descendants can inherit the Mountain Villa in the future, but you won't have that opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Lianghao felt a massive shock in his heart.

He stared blankly at Shen Qiang, his mind blank.

Not because he was a fool.

But because he suddenly realized, despite Shen Qiang's formidable strength that made him jealous and angry, it couldn't be denied that Shen Qiang, Shen Bian, Kang Luoying, that Eagle Demon, and many proficient individuals he recognized, were all in Heshenghe.

They weren't that hypocritical.

Not everyone would give him face.

But...

They were the true elite!

They were truly powerful beings who stood proudly in the world.

Compared to those sycophantic and flattering worms in the Mountain Villa, under the name of the puppet Young Master with all constraints, he suddenly realized, during his time with Heshenghe, he felt unprecedented joy.

There was no hypocrisy or false benevolence.

What about burning zither and cooking cranes? What about stealing treasures? If someone dares to have designs on me, no matter who you are, I'll knock you down directly! No need for grandiose excuses, no care for others' opinions.

Wielding the sword, reveling in taking revenge and repaying debts.

That's Heshenghe!

And isn't that the way of life Zuo Lianghao has always looked forward to?

No so many rules, no so many restraints, in Heshenghe's days, if you don't like someone, just kick them!

Back to Mountain Villa?

Full of hypocrisy and righteousness, everything has to be preceded by a lot of reasons, no freedom at all, constantly hearing about appearances, rituals, and even after decades as Villa Master, it's still not my say, a bunch of nagging Elders crying and making suggestions, lamenting and wailing, nonsense...

I've had enough of them!

At this thought, Zuo Lianghao's eyes lit up.

Meanwhile, the Villa Master of Hidden Sword Villa, also in shock, said with his eyes shining bright, "Xiao Hao, as your father, I'm in my prime and can be the Villa Master for another 30 to 50 years, you can go and make your mark on the world, and if you have children, they can still inherit the Mountain Villa."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Lianghao's eyes brightened and he looked at Shen Qiang and said, "Boss, I want to stay in Heshenghe."

Shen Qiang smiled, "Very well, I will treat you like a close brother, but if you are half-hearted, I will definitely kill you!"

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