"Mr. Liu, please come in!"

When Liu Zixuan arrived at the villa's entrance, Qu Jian had already spotted his car on the surveillance, so he didn't wait for him to ring the bell and came out to greet him directly.

Still with that old fox demeanor, the smile on his face always made one get goosebumps.

Liu Zixuan asked with a meaningful tone, "Looks like Uncle Qu has been waiting for me for quite some time!"

"That's not quite right."

Qu Jian stood with his hands behind his back while Liu Zixuan made way at the entrance. Only after they entered the unique study did he say, "I have an eye for people. Young Liu here is a wolf in the plains, a wolf that stands proudly over the pack, and a dragon in the rivers and lakes, sure to be a king in turmoil."

"So, I wasn't waiting for you, because I feel that ever since young Liu stepped into Celestial Capital, we've been together."

"You're not a fair maiden, who's together with you!" Liu Zixuan said sarcastically.

"Hahaha!" Qu Jian laughed heartily several times, "Young Liu is still as humorous as ever!"

Liu Zixuan was not in a hurry to make a move, also buying some time for Master Qin Si, and followed Qu Jian to sit by the wooden table, lifting the pre-brewed tea for a sip.

He smiled comfortably, "Hmm, the tea here at Uncle Qu's is still better!"

"If you like it, you could stay at my place, and I'll brew tea for you every day." Qu Jian smiled.

"I wouldn't dare. What if one day Uncle Qu is unhappy, and stabs me twice while I sleep?" Liu Zixuan smiled meaningfully.

A flicker of a different color flashed in Qu Jian's eyes but quickly returned to normal, he laughed, "How could that be possible? I couldn't wish more for you to be here every day! It would set a good example for my son Qu Zheng, who really gives me a headache!"

What an old fox!

Liu Zixuan silently cursed in his heart, his ability to hide things was quite impressive.

"Qu Zheng is quite good." Liu Zixuan raised an eyebrow, "Given some time, he's sure to surpass Uncle Qu!"

"If he had half your intelligence and strength, I could pass everything onto him and enjoy a carefree life!" Qu Jian slightly relaxed when Liu Zixuan didn't continue the earlier conversation.

He thought Liu Zixuan knew he was the one who sent someone to use a crossbow to assassinate him.

Seeing Liu Zixuan not continue, he was at ease.

Liu Zixuan put down his teacup, teasingly said, "Uncle Qu, you can enjoy a carefree life now, it's the young people's world now. You should let Qu Zheng accomplish what you didn't!"

"I can't be at ease." Qu Jian shook his head, "Qu Zheng still has too much of a young master's temper, all my wife's doing. With such a temperament, if he goes to work, it won't be three days before I have to bury my son!"

"What if I help him?" Liu Zixuan asked, squinting his eyes with a smile.

Qu Jian intended to raise his teacup but stopped, looking up solemnly, "Young Liu, do you really mean that?"

"Hahaha." Liu Zixuan leaned back in his chair and laughed, "Just kidding, I don't have that kind of power."

"Maybe among peers, but still far from Uncle Qu!"

"Humble. In my eyes, you truly could!" Qu Jian said seriously, "The cooperation I proposed to you earlier, it's always valid. I've already started preparations on my side, if we join forces, in less than a year, your and my names will definitely be known in this Celestial Capital!"

"Uncle Qu alone is more than enough." Liu Zixuan waved his hand, "I don't like dealing with those big figures, it's too exhausting. But Uncle Qu, with your intelligence and tactics, you can build a kingdom for the Qu family."

Qu Jian paused slightly hearing these words, as he seemed to detect a slight inconsistency.

The previous Liu Zixuan was exceedingly humble and amiable, but today every word and sentence had a hint of... sarcasm!

Yes, sarcasm!

Qu Jian frowned and asked, "Has Young Liu heard any inaccurate news?"

"Oh? Then Uncle Qu, what is this inaccurate news?" Liu Zixuan smiled meaningfully.

"I also heard about your girlfriend being assassinated. The rumors these days suggest it was Zuo Tongyu or even me."

"So Uncle Qu, was it your doing?" Liu Zixuan leaned forward with a playful look.

Qu Jian immediately shook his head, "How could that be? I know your strength. You alone could wipe out Master Jin and others and have significant ties with the three sisters of Yuquan. I wouldn't be foolish enough to do such a thing. That would be courting death!"

"Seems quite reasonable." Liu Zixuan scratched his head and gave a thumbs up to Qu Jian, "I can't argue with your reasoning!"

"It wasn't me in the first place!" Qu Jian spread his hands, "I genuinely wanted to cooperate with you, why would I be foolish enough to provoke you?"

"Logically, it indeed wouldn't!"

Liu Zixuan shifted his tone, staring into Qu Jian's eyes, said word by word, "But in my eyes, Uncle Qu isn't someone who plays by the rules!"

"You really suspect me?" Qu Jian was taken aback, his expression immediately changed, and he asked in a deep voice.

"Can't I suspect you?" Liu Zixuan questioned him.

"I will go get something that proves it wasn't me!" Qu Jian said, rising immediately to leave the study.

However, just as he reached the doorway, before stepping out, Liu Zixuan spoke up.

Leaning back in his chair, he laughed leisurely, "Qu Jian, with the conversation at this point, is there any need to keep up this act? Get something? Next time pick a more believable excuse. If you really had something to prove your innocence, would it be worth chatting with me this long?"

"Liu Zixuan..."

"Alright, you just want to call for your people, go ahead. Since I've come today, I'm prepared for everything. Call all your experts from the Northwest Border, I'd just like to see how much strength you, Qu Jian, have hidden over the years!"

Liu Zixuan didn't give Qu Jian a chance to speak, he stood up, looking at Qu Jian's back, and said word by word, "No matter how many people you have, it won't change the fact that your Qu family will be removed from Celestial Capital today!"

Hearing this, a sinister look appeared on Qu Jian's face, his fists clenched tightly, he said in a deep voice, "Seems like you're really unyielding! In that case, you leave me no choice. Liu Zixuan, my Qu family gave you a chance!"

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