Chapter 1188 - 1188: Shameless Bluffing

Liu Zixuan pondered for a moment, "Are there any other updates about the Four Symbols Sect?"

"We're gathering intelligence from the sidelines, so we know very little. Huzi once stayed with the Cyan Dragon Clan, but only in the outer sect. He only entered the inner sect once and knows nothing of the internal affairs. So, we'll have to rely on you more," Gu Yu said helplessly.

"Alright, this is enough to accomplish many things."

Liu Zixuan hung up the phone directly.

Qiqi asked from the side, "Brother, which family are you choosing?"

"What do you think?" Liu Zixuan didn't hurry to answer but instead asked back.

Qiqi counted on her fingers and said, "I think it's either the White Tiger family or the Black Tortoise family."

"Why?"

"Gu Yu just said that you don't seem to have a good reputation among these Hidden Sects currently. The Cyan Dragon Clan is the most powerful, and the stronger they are, the more they look down on someone who relies on others. They'll surely use the Jiang Family to humiliate you, so there's no point in us seeking them out, even if Huzi has some connections with them."

Indeed, what Qiqi said makes sense.

However, Liu Zixuan felt a bit upset hearing this – as someone strong in the Life and Death Realm, he's been rumored to be a freeloader.

If Jiang Yifan heard this, he would surely disdain Liu Zixuan.

"And there's no need to speak about the Vermilion Bird Clan; it's directly related to Sister-in-law Ripple. If you go, things will not go well and might even lead to a fight at this juncture."

Qiqi paused, "The Black Tortoise family is always low-key, approachable, and shouldn't be hard to connect with. Besides, they have a fifty-percent chance of having that key, so forming an alliance with them first has more benefits."

"Then why include the White Tiger family?" Liu Zixuan asked again.

"That depends on Brother's skills. The Vermilion Bird and White Tiger families have a good relationship, but no matter how good the relationship is, they're not one family. If you can persuade them to help you, then solving Sister-in-law Ripple's matter will be much easier. However, going to this family also carries some risk!" Qiqi muttered.

Liu Zixuan laughed, "I didn't expect you, this little girl, to think things through so well!"

"I did my homework before I met Brother. You and Mother saved my life, and I promised Mother to protect you well. I know Brother will eventually become stronger than me, so I must be able to help you in other ways!" Qiqi smiled happily.

The feeling of being appreciated is really nice.

Liu Zixuan squinted his eyes: "Your analysis isn't wrong, but you missed one point."

"What?" Qiqi asked.

"If the White Tiger family and the Vermilion Bird family team up to confront the Cyan Dragon Clan, then the Vermilion Bird family should already be the top. The reason why this hasn't happened yet means that even together, they still cannot defeat the Cyan Dragon Clan. At this moment, if they want to rise to the top, they have only one option."

"Ally with the Black Tortoise family?" Qiqi suggested.

"Exactly, not only will they win over, the Cyan Dragon Clan will also try to win over. The existence of the Black Tortoise family is to balance their relationships. Thus, the chance of the key being with the Black Tortoise family is the greatest."

Liu Zixuan snapped his fingers, "So, we must first go to the White Tiger family's outer sect and, after entering the inner sect, head to the Black Tortoise family."

"Why is that? Why not go directly to the Black Tortoise family?" Qiqi was becoming more confused.

"It's simple. The outer sect of the White Tiger family surely doesn't know about the grudge between me and the Vermilion Bird family. Just by showing a little of my skills, I can intimidate them, which also prepares for dealing with the Vermilion Bird family in the future. Next, upon reaching those islands, make straight for the Black Tortoise family, befriend them, and protect the key."

Liu Zixuan's mouth slightly curled up, "In this way, it's equivalent to indirectly winning over two families. By then, whether it's the Cyan Dragon Clan or the Vermilion Bird Clan, I'm not sure they could call me a freeloader."

"Brother has thought it all through!" Qiqi gave Liu Zixuan a thumbs up.

Liu Zixuan pinched Qiqi's cheek indulgently and then headed straight toward the villa area of the White Tiger's outer sect.

Looking at the towering villas, Liu Zixuan smiled and said, "A family with solid foundations is indeed quite something. These villas must cost at least a few million, right?"

"They call it a sea view house," Qiqi laughed.

"You little girl!"

Not long after, the two arrived at the location of the White Tiger family's outer sect.

Upon reaching the entrance of the villa area, a man looking like a guard walked over. "You both look unfamiliar; you must not be from our Bai family, right?"

Liu Zixuan raised an eyebrow. Bai? That must be the White Tiger family's surname.

He then smiled, "Indeed, we're not."

"Then, are you looking for someone?"

"Yes, the head of the White Tiger family's outer sect." Liu Zixuan said directly.

But as soon as he finished speaking, the guard instantly showed a wary look: "Who are you? How do you know about the outer sect of the family?"

"Is it hard to know?" Liu Zixuan spread his hands.

"The family's outer sect always refers to itself as the Bai family. Only outsiders lacking knowledge would call it this." The guard's words suggested he was already reaching into his pocket, appearing ready to notify people inside.

Liu Zixuan calmly said, "Don't misunderstand. My sister and I mean no harm. We are here to seek refuge with your family head!"

"Refuge?"

The guard's realm wasn't high, merely at the peak of the Imperial Realm; for a moment, he couldn't discern Liu Zixuan and Qiqi's realms.

"Yes, my sister and I have always lived overseas. We recently heard of a major incident in the Star Sea Martial Realm where the Netherworld Hall tried to take over the Martial Realm. After a great battle, the Netherworld Hall was driven back, but they spread news that concerns the life and death of the Star Sea Martial Realm. Hearing this, we rushed back to Star Sea, hoping to contribute our part."

"I know about the battle with the Netherworld Hall and their retreat, but what news did they spread that I'm unaware of?" the guard asked.

Liu Zixuan spoke very seriously, "But this news has already spread abroad. They say the Star Sea has a..."

He stopped at this point, "I can't tell you this. I must meet your family head. I'm telling you, this concerns the life and death of the Star Sea Martial Realm. If you continue to block me, then you will bear all the consequences."

This intimidation immediately subdued the guard: "Wait here, I'll make a call."

He said and then ran to the gate to make a call.

Meanwhile, Qiqi gave Liu Zixuan a thumbs up: "Sister-in-law Ruyan once told me you don't blush when spouting nonsense. I didn't believe it then, but seeing it today, you really excel."

Liu Zixuan cleared his throat, speaking seriously, "This is called a stopgap measure, not nonsense!"