Chapter 1948

"Since it's all a misunderstanding, why don't you let me go now? Also, if you can return my clan's good-for-nothing junior as well, it will show your sincerity. "

The middle-aged man immediately followed up on Gu Chen's words.

"As I said, this misunderstanding must be cleared up. I don't even know your name, so I have to be cautious. Do you understand?"

Gu Chen replied with a fake smile. How could he let him go just like that?

"There's no point in beating around the bush. Why don't you be more straightforward?"

The middle-aged man shook his head, as if tired of arguing with Gu Chen, and his expression suddenly turned solemn.

"You must be afraid of me, Fellow Daoist, for you to talk to me in private here, avoiding others. You know very well that I have something that can destroy your business in Great Sheng. That's why you haven't killed me yet. "

"Then again, there's no point in killing me. My Chen Clan has been secretly investigating you for a long time, and I'm not the only one who knows the inside story. Once I die, my clansmen will immediately guess what happened. At that time, they will definitely fight to the death with you. "

"If that happens, both of us will suffer. Why bother? Why don't we both take a step back? "

Gu Chen scrutinized the middle-aged man, unable to tell if he was happy or angry. He asked, "Oh? How do we both take a step back? "

"It's simple. Let me go and let me take the junior of my clan with me, and I promise you that I won't reveal your secret."

"There's no proof. How do I know that you won't go back on your word?"

"Yes, you can't be sure, but you can only choose to believe me! The longer I'm locked up here, the more likely my clan will act impulsively. When the news spreads, it'll be too late! "

The middle-aged man looked like he was warning Gu Chen out of goodwill. His eyes were fixed on the changes in Gu Chen's expression, but he found it difficult to read any useful information from his facial expression.

"Even if I'm willing to take a step back, I'm afraid I can't do it."

After a pause, Gu Chen shook his head.

"Why?" The middle-aged man raised his eyebrows.

"Because Chen Huandong is already dead. He happened to see me plotting with the Great Prophet of Luo Sect, so how could I spare his life?"

"If I had known earlier that paper couldn't cover fire and that the Chen Clan still knew this secret, I wouldn't have killed him. At the very least, I would have kept him alive to negotiate with you."

Gu Chen's face revealed some regret, and the middle-aged man's face immediately became gloomy.

Seeing that he did not speak, Gu Chen spoke again with a serious expression.

"Since the matter has already happened, I hope that the nobles can look forward to the future and prioritize their own interests. What you said before is very reasonable. I am willing to let you go and give the Chen Clan a certain amount of compensation. "

The middle-aged man looked like he was struggling. "How are you going to compensate me?"

"The Pei Dynasty has a vast territory. If the Chen Clan is willing to form an alliance with me, it is not impossible for them to give up half of their territory." Gu Chen's words were shocking.

"Is that true?"

The middle-aged man was shocked. He quickly realized that his words were inappropriate, so he changed his words. "My Chen Clan has been in seclusion for many years. We have no intention of expanding our territory."

"Although the Chen Clan is in seclusion, it is not easy to maintain the expenses of a large clan. There must be a need for your own interests, right? The Pei Dynasty is willing to open the door and carry out in-depth cooperation with the Chen Clan in all aspects, "Gu Chen said generously.

"This …"

The middle-aged man immediately fell into hesitation. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "This matter is of great importance. I cannot make the decision alone. I must discuss it with the clan!"

When Gu Chen heard this answer, he immediately smiled. His smile became rather sinister!

From the beginning, he had been trying to get information out of the middle-aged man. Although the other party was cunning and cautious, he still gave himself away in the end.

He lied to him by saying that he killed Chen Huandong because the other party knew about his plot with the Great Prophet. The other party was only shocked by the death of a junior and did not refute the secret he revealed.

This meant that the other party did not have a handle on him like he claimed. He did not know the truly critical information at all!

If he made such a judgment just because the other party did not refute it, it would be a little rash. Therefore, Gu Chen deliberately misled him, saying that he would give the Chen Clan compensation.

Not to mention Chen Huandong's position in the Chen Clan, if the other party really knew some information about Qiankun Group and the Revolutionary Army, he would definitely not dare to let the Chen Clan cooperate with him.

Of course, the other party saying that he wanted to discuss with the clan might be an expedient measure. His goal was to let him go.

However, Gu Chen had been observing the other party's expression. When he said that he would give up half of the Pei Dynasty's interests, the shock in the other party's eyes could not be faked.

Although the Pei Dynasty's interests were not small, the matter of Qiankun Group's refinery and the alliance with the Revolutionary Army, which one of them was not fatal?

If they got involved in this mess, the Chen Clan would be destroyed. Such a huge risk in exchange for half of the Pei Dynasty's interests, why was the other party so shocked?

All the signs showed that even if the Chen Clan had investigated him, they were far from reaching the true vital parts!

And the reason why the other party dared to say alarmist words before was probably because he was too cautious.

He was worried that the Chen Clan would find out something, so he held back from taking action. He interrogated the other party alone and beat around the bush, which made the other party see that he was guilty, so he tricked him.

This middle-aged man's sense of smell was sharp, and he was experienced. He was much stronger than that Chen Huandong.

If he really believed his words and let him go, he would probably be able to find out something even though there was nothing to begin with!

After understanding the other party's background, the worries in Gu Chen's heart instantly disappeared.

This person's position in the Chen Clan was definitely not low. What he knew was very limited, let alone the other Chen Clan members.

His infiltration of the Luo Water Palace was probably not that complicated. He probably just wanted to find a missing junior.

Since the other party did not know his secret and was suspicious, he might even have guessed the existence of the Hidden Dragon Clan. He definitely could not let him go!

Gu Chen's eyes surged with coldness, and he did not hide his killing intent.

Killing an important upper echelon of the Chen Clan would definitely cause him to fall out with the Chen Clan, but so what?

Compared to the exposure of those secrets, it was better to be hated by the Chen Clan!

The middle-aged man sensed Gu Chen's killing intent, and his expression changed. He realized that there must have been something wrong with his words just now, and the other party had seen through him!

He knew that there was a risk in pretending, but he had already become a prisoner. No one could save him, so he could only save himself!

"Fellow Daoist, calm down! The Dao Court's envoy might visit the Luo Water Palace at any time. If you kill me now, it will only cause more trouble! "

The middle-aged man said as he retreated to the corner, afraid that Gu Chen would kill him without hesitation.

"Killing you now will eliminate all future troubles."

Gu Chen replied indifferently. He raised his hand and was about to shatter the other party's head.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, please show mercy and hand him over to the Old Man."

A voice suddenly sounded!