Qingshan Sect was only the beginning. Everyone knew that they were aiming for more than just Qingshan Sect.

There were others in the mountain who had their eyes on Qingshan Sect as well. They had to make the first move. Otherwise, they would find it tough to secure resources forthemselves in the future. "Don't worry, I'll deal with this," said Zhang Heng. "The sect leader isn't going to budge easily. But if Jiang Ning were to die..."

A streak of viciousness flashed across his eyes.

Elder Luo Feng nodded.

"We will remain in Qingshan Sect for a few more days. We look forward to what you have planned."

They exchanged looks with one another. Everyone was in the same boat now. If they failed, they would have to suffer the consequences together. Greatness could only be achieved if they stayed united. Zhang Heng escorted the elders out of his residence, then headed for his study. After some time, someone pushed the door to his study open quietly and entered the room.

"Mr Zhang."

It was Luo Heng.

He didn't look very well.

He had been humiliated by his defeat at the hands of Liu Qing.

Then, he had been defeated with a single blow during his fight with Jiang Ning. He had dug his own grave and suffered a second round of humiliation. News of his repeated defeats had spread throughout the Inner Court and Outer Court.

Luo Heng had become the laughingstock of the sect.

Even though he had secured a place in the Portico and was going to be made a Portico disciple, the news didn't make him feel any better.

"Are you still fuming?" Zhang Heng laughed. "Did you feel embarrassed about being defeated by Jiang Ning in front of so many people?"

Luo Heng didn't say a word. The look on his face told Zhang Heng everything.

"I have something that might make you feel better."

Luo Heng's pupils contracted. "What do you mean by that?"

"Do you wish him dead?"

Luo Heng's heart began to race when he heard what Zhang Heng had said.

He did. He wanted to kill Jiang Ning. But he had heard the news spreading in the sect. Jiang Ning was going to be the Liu Chuandao's son-in-law and Liu Qing's husband. He dared not touch Jiang Ning.

Liu Chuandao would be furious if Jiang Ning died. He wouldn't know what to do if

Liu Chuandao decided to look into Jiang Ning's death.

He might be angry, but he wasn't insane. This wasn't worth him risking his life.

"He's offended someone." Zhang

Heng knew what Luo Heng was worried about and snorted derisively. "There are plenty of people who want him dead. Next to them, you're nobody."

Zhang Heng was trying to assure Luo Heng that even if Liu Chuandao were to fly into a rage over Jiang Ning's death, he wouldn't be the one who would suffer the sect leader's rage.

There were many people who wanted Jiang Ning dead. Liu Chuandao would have to go through all of them first and wouldn't have time for Luo Heng.

This should have upset Luo Heng, but cheered him up instead.

"He's too full of himself. People like him make enemies easily," Luo Heng scoffed.

He wasn't an idiot. He wasn't going to ask who wanted Jiang Ning dead.

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Luo Heng was vaguely aware of the current situation in Qingshan Sect. Every elder had set up their own faction and were fighting one another to further their interest.

Liu Chuandao's sons were doing the same. It was every man for himself.

"You don't have to worry about being found out. What you do need to worry about is whether you have the ability to kill Jiang Ning."

A murderous glow filled Luo Heng's eyes instantly.

"That's not going to be a problem."

He hadn't unleashed his most powerful move during his fight with Jiang Ning. In fact, he had not given everything that he had in that match.

Jiang Ning wouldn't be his match in a real fight. Luo Heng was sure of it.

"I'm glad that you're so confident of your chances. Zhang Heng pulled out a bottle from his pocket. "There's poison in this bottle. It might come useful Do a good job and don't leave any evidence behind. You only have one chance to get this done."

He handed the bottle to Luo Heng silently.

Luo Heng studied the bottle in his hands, then tucked it away carefully. He cupped his fists, turned and left.