77: Chapter 77 Each with their own ulterior motives

"What exactly is it that even I cannot know?"

Just as Jiang Biehe finished his instructions to Jiang Yu Feng, Madam Jiang Liu's voice drifted in.

Jiang Biehe's expression instantly changed wildly.

Subsequently, the door was pushed open, and Madam Jiang Liu stepped inside. She glanced at the off-color Jiang Biehe and asked Jiang Yu Feng, "Yu Feng, tell Mother, what is this matter your father mentioned that he's even hiding from me?"

Before Jiang Yu Feng could answer, Jiang Biehe barked, "Yu Feng, you are not allowed to speak!"

Then, he looked at Madam Jiang Liu, a faint murderous glint in his eyes. "And you, don't ask. Otherwise, do not blame me for disregarding our years of sentiment as husband and wife!"

Madam Jiang Liu had never seen Jiang Biehe like this before and was momentarily frightened.

But soon she regained her composure. Flushed with anger and shame, she roared at Jiang Biehe, "Jiang Biehe, you've really grown a pair! You dare to be fierce with me?"

"Let me tell you, I'm certainly not falling for that!"

"The more you forbid me from asking, the more I will ask!"

"Yu Feng, tell Mother, what exactly did he say to you?"

"Do not speak!" Jiang Biehe barked again.

Jiang Yu Feng was suddenly caught in a dilemma.

Madam Jiang Liu's fury grew even greater, and she directly reached out to shove Jiang Biehe.

Jiang Biehe's emotions were in turmoil, and as he was watching Jiang Yu Feng, he was caught off guard and shoved into a stumble. His grip loosened, and the Liu Ren Divine Dice hidden in his sleeve fell to the ground.

Madam Jiang Liu noticed it instantly. Her gaze narrowed, and she said in suspicious disbelief, "The Liu Ren Divine Dice?"

"You found the Liu Ren Divine Dice, and you even opened it?!"

Jiang Yu Feng was beyond astonished.

That cube-shaped magic square she saw earlier was the legendary Liu Ren Divine Dice?

No wonder Father was so nervous!

Seeing this, Jiang Biehe hurriedly picked up the Liu Ren Divine Dice and tucked it away. He then looked toward Madam Jiang Liu, his expression shifting uncertainly.

Madam Jiang Liu's eyes were likewise flickering with thought.

After a moment, she said to Jiang Yu Feng, "Yu Feng, go back to your room first. I have matters to discuss with your father. Remember, you are not allowed to speak a word of what just happened."

Jiang Yu Feng had heard the rumors about the Liu Ren Divine Dice and understood the gravity of the matter. Hearing this, she nodded.

"Alright, Mother. You and Father have a good talk."

With a simple response, she left as told.

After Jiang Yu Feng left, Jiang Biehe felt uneasy. He opened the door to look outside again, and only after confirming no one was around did he close the door once more.

But what he didn't know was that as soon as the door was shut, Jiang Yu Feng doubled back from the corner and quietly returned to the door to eavesdrop.

Given her personality, she wouldn't normally have done this. However, the Liu Ren Divine Dice was a matter of great importance, and she sensed from her parents' behavior that the topic they were about to discuss was extraordinary. Thus, she kept her wits about her and returned to listen in.

And indeed, that was the case.

As soon as Jiang Biehe returned to the study, Madam Jiang Liu said sarcastically, "Jiang Biehe, you have quite some nerve!"

"My godfather and Director Tan are both searching for the Liu Ren Divine Dice, yet you found it and concealed the news. Although my godfather is gone, Director Tan is still here, still in command of the Eastern Depot. Aren't you afraid that once he finds out, he'll have your head?"

Jiang Biehe habitually offered a forced smile. "Madam, I was indeed somewhat remiss in this matter, but if you don't say anything, won't he be none the wiser?"

Madam Jiang Liu sneered, "You intentionally kept it because you want to master the peerless miraculous technique hidden inside, don't you?"

Jiang Biehe said nothing, which was a tacit admission.

Madam Jiang Liu said, "If you want me to help keep your secret, that's fine, but you must agree to two conditions."

Jiang Biehe was not surprised by this.

He had already guessed. After the initial shock of seeing the Liu Ren Divine Dice, Madam Jiang Liu hadn't made a scene but instead wanted to talk privately; she was bound to propose conditions.

"Please speak, Madam."

Madam Jiang Liu held up one finger. "First, I also want to practice the divine technique inside."

Jiang Biehe's eyes flickered slightly. Having anticipated this condition, he thought for a moment and readily agreed, "Fine."

To be honest, he didn't want to agree. A peerless divine technique was naturally best kept for oneself, but he had no choice; the situation was against him. However, his knowledge of Martial Arts surpassed Madam Jiang Liu's, and he was confident he could master it before she did.

Agreeing now was a tactic to stabilize her for the time being.

Once he mastered the divine technique...

Thinking of all the past grievances, a cold light flashed in the depths of Jiang Biehe's eyes.

As for Madam Jiang Liu's first condition, Jiang Yu Feng, eavesdropping outside the door, wasn't very surprised either.

After all, everyone wants to practice a peerless divine technique.

At this point, Madam Jiang Liu held up a second finger. "Second, I want you to kill that slut and the bastard child."

As soon as these words were spoken, Jiang Biehe's face changed abruptly.

She wanted him to kill Xiao Baiyan and Yu Yan?

Setting aside his past affection for Xiao Baiyan, Yu Yan was his daughter!

Even a vicious tiger does not eat its cubs, let alone a human.

This was the same as asking him to stop being human!

Jiang Yu Feng's expression also changed outside the door.

Asking her father to kill her half-sister? This...

She understood her mother not allowing her father to take a concubine.

She was also a woman and likewise hoped her husband would be faithful to her, but this method of total extermination exceeded her expectations.

No matter what, that sister of hers had her father's blood flowing in her veins.

Why go this far?

Jiang Yu Feng's heart was in turmoil; she felt the beautiful image she had of her mother in the past was collapsing.

Inside the room, Jiang Biehe resolutely refused, "Impossible!"

After speaking, as if thinking of something, he explained, "Xiao... that person did have a past with me after all, and she bore me a daughter. Yu Yan is my flesh and blood daughter."

"Flesh and blood daughter?" Madam Jiang Liu sneered, then said, "Have you verified it?"

Jiang Biehe's expression froze.

He really hadn't verified it; he simply believed the other party wouldn't lie to him out of his old feelings for Xiao Baiyan.

Seeing this, Madam Jiang Liu said disdainfully, "You know that slut's background better than I do. Without verification, how do you know that bastard isn't someone else's?"

Jiang Biehe didn't speak.

Even if Yu Yan wasn't his daughter, out of his past feelings for Xiao Baiyan, he couldn't bear to strike them.

But saying this would undoubtedly add fuel to the fire.

Thus, he could only take a roundabout approach. "Let's not talk about this for now. But you saw it earlier. Yu Yan has learned some unknown Martial Arts, and her strength is greater than mine. Moreover, there is a Meng Li with unfathomable Martial Arts behind her. Even if I wanted to do as you say, I wouldn't be able to."

Madam Jiang Liu recalled for a moment and nodded slightly. "That is also true."

"Then how about this: we practice the divine technique from the Liu Ren Divine Dice first. Once we've mastered it, you go and kill them."

Jiang Biehe hesitated for a moment and then nodded.

But the thought in his heart was that once he mastered the divine technique, he would no longer need to fear the Eastern Depot. At that time, if he didn't kill them, she wouldn't be able to do anything about it.

Madam Jiang Liu, on the other hand, was thinking that once the divine technique was mastered, if Jiang Biehe wouldn't go, she would personally go to kill Xiao Baiyan and Yu Yan.

For a time, the two of them each harbored their own hidden motives.

Subsequently, Madam Jiang Liu said, "Hurry and take out the Liu Ren Divine Dice. Let's comprehend the divine technique together."

Jiang Biehe did as he was told.

The small Liu Ren Divine Dice was opened, and the blue and white light and shadows within reappeared, quickly forming a passage of mnemonic verses.

Jiang Biehe and Madam Jiang Liu hurriedly focused their attention to observe.

To better comprehend it, Jiang Biehe subconsciously muttered softly, "Om Ma La Ha, Sha Ne Sha Jia. Om Ma La Ha, Sha Ne Sha Jia..."

Madam Jiang Liu looked bewildered. "What does that mean?"

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