Chapter 2317 - 2290: I Come from the Four Great Clans

Taking a deep breath, Tang Qingyun no longer paid attention to Zhihua, but focused entirely on studying the production blueprint of the Peacock Feather. If a nuclear weapon is an essential strategic weapon of a nation, then the Peacock Feather is the Tang Family’s strategic weapon. Without these frightening projectiles, even if the Tang Family dominates Shu, they cannot be compared to those top families. It is precisely because of the Peacock Feather, Buddha’s Wrath Tang Lotus, and Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needle that the Tang Family has been able to stand in Shu for hundreds of years without anyone being able to shake them.

If this production blueprint of the Peacock Feather is genuine, then the Tang Family can entirely rely on it to produce more Peacock Feathers. By then, even if the Chinese families unite, they cannot stop the Tang Family from stepping out of Shu; those who dare oppose the Tang Family face nothing but a dead end.

Zhihua sat on the sofa, watching Tang Qingyun’s actions without speaking to stop him, but slowly picked up a glass of red wine in front of her and gently took a sip. Her bright red lips slightly curled into a smile of assured victory. She believed no one could resist this temptation.

Since last night, when Lu Tianxing single-handedly killed Tang Qingyun’s substitute and the suddenly appearing black-clad men shocked Tang Da, she was sent by the Heavenly God to Beijing to find Tang Qingyun and collaborate with him to deal with Lu Tianxing. Of course, this wasn’t because the Heavenly God couldn’t deal with Lu Tianxing but wanted to use Tang Qingyun’s actions to help Lu Tianxing break through to the Late Stage of Mythical.

Initially, the Heavenly God didn’t want to meet Tang Qingyun, let alone cooperate, but only planned to secretly operate the matter. However, the events of last night forced the Heavenly God to treat this matter with caution.

After all, the terrifying strength of Lu Tianxing has been personally experienced by Tang Qingyun. Once tomorrow, the fifth day arrives, if Tang Qingyun acts against Lu Tianxing, he will absolutely exert all his efforts. Although the Heavenly God has full confidence in Lu Tianxing, believing that Tang Qingyun surely can’t handle or kill Lu Tianxing, there’s a saying: better safe than sorry. Therefore, the Heavenly God sent Zhihua to Beijing intending to ally with Tang Qingyun to force Lu Tianxing into the Late Stage of Mythical, at which point he would seize Lu Tianxing.

Time ticked away quietly, and the entire room was silent; no sound came up. Tang Qingyun was completely immersed, his eyes fixed on the production blueprint of Peacock Feather, the shock on his face growing deeper and deeper.

The more he looked down, the more shocked Tang Qingyun felt. Although he hadn’t participated in the production of Peacock Feather, he was still the Young Master of the Tang Family, having dealt with projectiles since childhood, he had some discernment. While looking at the blueprint, he simulated the production method of Peacock Feather in his mind, and the more he simulated, the more he felt that the blueprint was 100% real.

"Whew...."

After an unknown amount of time, Tang Qingyun finally returned to his senses, slowly exhaled a breath, folded the silk cloth neatly, and placed it in the tray, then sat on the sofa himself, picked up the glass of red wine that had been poured long ago, gently took a sip, and said: "Miss Zhihua, I must say your reward is truly tempting, but I still have a few questions, and I hope Miss Zhihua you can enlighten me?"

"Young Master Tang, feel free to ask, Zhihua will surely answer to the best of her ability."

Upon hearing Tang Qingyun’s words, Zhihua was unsurprised, as if she already knew Tang Qingyun would ask this.

Upon hearing Zhihua’s words, Tang Qingyun didn’t bother with pleasantries and directly got to the point: "My first question, why are you seeking cooperation with me? The second question, since you possess the production blueprint of Peacock Feather, why not make Peacock Feathers yourself? With Peacock Feather, you can make forces in China and globally wary of you. Third question, which force do you belong to?"

Tang Qingyun never believed in such pie-in-the-sky things, let alone strategic weapons like Peacock Feather so crucial to a force. This feeling is like someone suddenly gives you a billion to spend freely, making one suspect what this person wants to do.

"Young Master Tang, you have many questions, but it’s fine. Since we want to cooperate, transparency is only natural."

Zhihua looked at Tang Qingyun and said faintly: "First, why choose to cooperate with you, Young Master Tang? Not for any other reason, but because we think you, Young Master Tang, have potential, and your Tang Family has a grudge against Lu Tianxing, eager to tear Lu Tianxing apart, and we happen to feel the same way. Although your short-term goals are different, the end result is the same, because Lu Tianxing must die."

"The second question, why not produce Peacock Feather? Young Master Tang, you must know how difficult it is to make Peacock Feather. Even with a complete blueprint, without adequate experience, you might not be able to make it for decades. If so, why waste time? Moreover, if we’re willing to offer you the blueprint of Peacock Feather, do you think Peacock Feather matters to us? Do we need Peacock Feather?"

After hearing Zhihua’s words, Tang Qingyun fell silent, but his heart was in turmoil. Although Zhihua hadn’t expressed much meaning, the implication was clear; Peacock Feather, while important, is useless to us like chicken ribs, tasteless to eat, a pity to discard.

If Zhihua was merely boasting, it would be fine, but if she was speaking the truth, it would indeed be terrifying. You must know that once the Peacock Feather is unleashed, even those in the Late Stage of Mythical will perish without a burial site. Yet, this massive lethal weapon, in Zhihua’s eyes, is useless, suggesting that the force behind Zhihua is incredibly formidable, likely stronger than his grandfather’s family.

Zhihua seemed oblivious to Tang Qingyun’s change in expression and continued speaking: "As for the third question, my idea initially was not to tell Young Master Tang, but our Young Master has said that since Young Master Tang is our partner, we should inform you. Of course, there’s not much I can tell you, I only want to inform Young Master Tang where we come from."

"Where are you from?" Tang Qingyun asked solemnly.

"I am from the Four Families."

Zhihua lightly parted her lips and slowly uttered seven words.