Chapter 2316 - 2289: Peacock Feather Manufacturing Blueprint

Zhihua raised her glass towards Tang Qingyun, then gently swirled it. After taking a sip, she continued to speak: "Young Master Tang, do you really think the Yanhuang Group won’t interfere this time? Do you think the Yanhuang Group is really unaware of what’s happening? Whether you believe it or not, even if you make a move now, you won’t be able to kill Lu Tianxing. Moreover, when the Lu Family decides to act against the Tang Family in the future, the Yanhuang Group will spare no effort in wiping out the Tang Family."

"And the reason I’m here this time is to help Young Master Tang, to help you avoid these problems."

"Why should I trust you?"

Tang Qingyun looked at Zhihua with a calm expression, showing no change. Of course, he knew what Zhihua said was true. This time he had exploited the loophole in the Yanhuang Group, preventing them from intervening, but anyone would feel frustrated in such a situation. Given a chance, the Yanhuang Group would certainly vent their anger, not to mention Lu Tianxing and Sima Lingyun are friends.

"Young Master Tang, I’m not asking you to trust me. I’m merely offering you a path to success. By working with us, you can not only destroy Lu Tianxing but also not worry about the Yanhuang Group seeking revenge later. You won’t lose any forces, achieving three benefits at once. Why not go for it?"

"Three benefits at once, that does sound good."

Tang Qingyun sneered and said, "But I believe one thing: there is no love without reason, nor hatred without cause. Your sudden offer to help makes me question your motives."

"My motive is simple."

Zhihua softly said, "I want Lu Tianxing alive, to break through to the Late Stage of Mythical. As long as you can stimulate Lu Tianxing to break through, leave the rest to us. Of course, we can assure you that Lu Tianxing’s ultimate fate is death."

Upon hearing Zhihua’s words, Tang Qingyun’s eyes slightly narrowed, contemplating the meaning behind her words, considering whether Zhihua was friend or foe.

"Young Master Tang, rest assured, I am your friend, not your enemy. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come to you today."

Zhihua seemed to know what was in Tang Qingyun’s mind and continued speaking: "Moreover, Young Master Tang, you needn’t worry. Even if the Third Young Master of the Lu Family breaks through to the Late Stage of Mythical, we can easily subdue him without causing any trouble for you."

"Is that so?"

Tang Qingyun glanced at Zhihua, a spark flashing in his eyes, and said casually, "Alright, I’ll agree to your request. But what benefits will I receive?"

Looking at Tang Qingyun’s expression, Zhihua knew he had no plans to cooperate with her, his agreement serving merely as a test.

Despite her thoughts, Zhihua’s face showed no change as she spoke directly: "A complete blueprint for the Peacock Feather. I wonder if this reward satisfies you, Young Master Tang."

"What, a complete blueprint for the Peacock Feather? That’s impossible!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Qingyun found his composure slightly disrupted. Were it not for his extraordinary mindset, he might have jumped from the sofa in shock, yet even so, his face showed a hint of disbelief.

The Peacock Feather, ranked among the top three secret weapons of the Tang Family, even higher than the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle. Despite this, the Tang Family didn’t possess the Peacock Feather, not due to any other reason but because its blueprint disappeared over a hundred years ago. The current Peacock Feather blueprint held by the Tang Family was recreated from memory by their predecessors, but it was incomplete and couldn’t be manufactured.

Forced production had nearly zero success rate; even the slightest mistake would cause the Peacock Feather to explode, killing everyone involved. Over time, the Peacock Feather became almost legendary within the Tang Family.

But now Zhihua offered a complete Peacock Feather blueprint as a reward, how could Tang Qingyun not feel shocked?

After all, since the Peacock Feather blueprint vanished centuries ago, the Tang Family searched for it endlessly, never finding any trace. Now a stranger tells you they possess the complete blueprint—how could one not be stunned?

The feeling was akin to encountering a beggar daily after work, giving him ten yuan each time, only to be suddenly told the beggar was actually a billionaire living for experience—such abrupt change would be hard for anyone to handle.

"Do you really have the complete Peacock Feather blueprint?" Tang Qingyun took a deep breath and asked Zhihua heavily.

If the Tang Family had the complete Peacock Feather blueprint, stepping out of Shu in the future would make them fearless, even if Old Master Lu visited them. They would have no fear.

"Of course, that’s why I invited Young Master Tang today. Moreover, I intend to give this blueprint as a gift to you."

As she finished speaking, Zhihua slowly raised her arm and clapped twice.

Clap! Clap!

The crisp sound of clapping echoed within the private room, extending beyond.

Accompanied by the clapping, the room’s door was knocked, then opened from the outside.

The woman who had led Tang Qingyun to the room earlier walked in from outside, holding a tray. At its center was an age-old item, folded like cloth.

"Miss Zhihua."

Upon entering, the woman respectfully called.

"Put it down, then you may leave."

"Yes!"

The woman bent slightly, placing the tray on the coffee table, then cautiously stepped back. She turned and left, discreetly shutting the door.

"Young Master Tang, take a look; see if this is the Peacock Feather blueprint," Zhihua said to Tang Qingyun with a smile.

After hearing Zhihua, Tang Qingyun hesitated not, extending his hand to gently unfold the white silk. When he saw the densely packed manufacturing processes and precisely detailed components, his pupils shrank, displaying a hint of inexplicable shock.

Being the Young Master of the Tang Family, he had naturally seen the Tang Family’s blueprint for the Peacock Feather, knew its processes. Of course, the blueprint Tang Qingyun saw was drawn from memory by Tang Family predecessors, possessing deviations but not far off.

Thus, at first glance, Tang Qingyun instinctively sensed the manufacturing method described on this silk was correct. Though unverified, an inexplicable feeling assured him it was right.