Dugu Jingtian nodded, "You're not wrong, the reason Heavenly Water City has fallen into such chaos is indeed because of that child, all of it was orchestrated by him, he intentionally used this thod to take revenge on ..." He sighed as he said this, "His mother died at my hands, and his father also committed suicide because of , so this child holds a deep grudge against ..."
"If it were , I'd hate you too," Gao Fei said.
"Yes, anyone would hate for that," Dugu Jingtian responded with a bitter smile. "In fact, I've had regrets for a long ti now, lanting that I acted too impulsively back then. If I had been able to restrain myself a bit, Dugu ng wouldn't have died, and my grandson wouldn't be holding this grudge against . If there were such a thing as a pill for regret, I'd be willing to spend everything I have to purchase it."
"Impulsiveness is the devil," Gao Fei cited a classic saying. "So many people live with lifelong regrets because of a montary impulse, it's really unwarranted."
"Do you know what that child's na is?"
"What na?"
"He Hentian! He Hentian! How about that, isn't this na quite domineering?"
"He Hentian?" Gao Fei's face twitched, "Just from the na, one can tell... how much he resents you."
"Right, my na is Dugu Jingtian, and his is He Hentian, it's indeed quite interesting," Dugu Jingtian said with a wry smile. "Once, I tried to dissolve the hatred in He Hentian's heart, but, unfortunately, I failed. I had originally thought that as ti passed, the hatred in He Hentian's heart would gradually fade. What I never expected was... after all these years, not only has his hatred not diminished, but it has also grown. He has been intensifying his malevolence towards the civilians of Heavenly Water City, causing the people to suffer unspeakably...
"I have a question, I don't know if I should ask," Gao Fei's expression showed so hesitation.
"Go ahead."
"You just ntioned that the reason He Hentian tornts the people of Heavenly Water City is to take revenge on you, to disgust you, to ruin your reputation?"
"That's right."
"If so, why doesn't he tornt the people of other places? Why does he only target the people of Heavenly Water City? Logically, the more people he tornts, the greater the impact, and the greater the harm to you."
"He did indeed want to tornt people from other places! But I stopped him!"
"Stopped him?" Gao Fei was taken aback.
"I mobilized a large number of experts to seal off all exits of Heavenly Water City. If He Hentian tried to leave, he would be blocked. Over the years, He Hentian hasn't stepped half a foot outside Heavenly Water City."
"Why don't you capture He Hentian? If he's locked up, he can't tornt the people of Heavenly Water City," Gao Fei suggested.
"I did think of capturing him, but I later gave up on the idea," Dugu Jingtian replied.
"Why?" Gao Fei frowned and asked.
"Because I'm worried He Hentian might follow his father's path."
"His father's path? Suicide?"
"I've already lost a son; I don't want to lose a grandson too. If he harbors grudges in his heart, then I'll just give him Heavenly Water City to vent his anger," Dugu Jingtian said slowly.
Wow! What an extravagant gesture! Gao Fei's face kept twitching uncontrollably, to appease his grandson, he's willing to sacrifice the people of an entire city! It's just... Gao Fei couldn't think of the right words to describe Dugu Jingtian!
"I know, you must be cursing in your heart, right? Calling unfeeling, cruel, unworthy of being the Monarch of the Human Race," Dugu Jingtian stated indifferently.
"I..."
"Though I am the Monarch, I am also a grandfather! I have my selfish desires too. For my grandson, I had to play the villain this once, I hope you can understand."
I understand my ass! Gao Fei cursed inwardly, to curry favor with your grandson, you disregard the lives and deaths of millions of civilians, that's just too cruel! Aren't you afraid of going to hell after you die! These thoughts could only be kept inside; saying them out loud would definitely be out of the question. Gao Fei didn't want to anger Dugu Jingtian and bring disaster upon himself.
Gao Fei's initial impression of Dugu Jingtian was rather positive, but after hearing all this, his opinion of Dugu Jingtian had greatly diminished.
"Once you get to Heavenly Water City, find a way to rid He Hentian of his grudge," Dugu Jingtian instructed.
"What?!" Gao Fei's eyes widened: "You want to find a way to rid He Hentian of his grudge?"
"Yes," Dugu Jingtian nodded.
"You're overestimating ; I simply can't do it." Gao Fei shook his head vigorously: "You should find soone more capable."
"I have set my mind on you."
"I..."
"I don't care what you think, in the end, you must go to Heavenly Water City and beco the city lord."
"You're putting in an impossible position here."
"Think of it as an assessnt. I will grade your performance, and a high score will earn you generous rewards, while a low score will bring about severe punishnt."
"You really should find soone else, I truly can't do it."
"Stop arguing, I am absolutely not changing my decision!" Dugu Jingtian declared emphatically.
Gao Fei was seething with anger inside. What kind of situation was this! You cause your own problems and then expect to clean up your ss, is it fair to bully soone like this? At that mont, Gao Fei really wanted to rush forward and give Dugu Jingtian a good beating, but pity, his strength was inadequate; he was no match for Dugu Jingtian.
"Don't look so sullen," Dugu Jingtian waved his hand: "He Hentian is actually quite easy to get along with; as long as you follow the rules, he won't give you trouble."
Gao Fei sneered and cursed inwardly: If I believe a word you say, then I'm the biggest fool under the sky!
"Gao Fei, I promise you that if you can dissolve He Hentian's resentnt, I will appoint you a prince," Dugu Jingtian made a pledge.
"I have another condition," Gao Fei stated gravely, figuring that if he couldn't refuse, he might as well get as much out of it as possible.
"Speak," Dugu Jingtian said with a smile: "As long as it's not too outrageous, I will agree to it."
Gao Fei licked his dry lips and said, "If I can dissolve He Hentian's grudge, you help kill soone."
"Who do you want to kill?"
"Dongfang Jian!"
"Impossible!" Dugu Jingtian outright refused: "Dongfang Jian is my son-in-law, how could I kill him?"
"Fine then, I'll back down a step," Gao Fei pursed his lips: "If I can dissolve He Hentian's grudge, then you cripple Dongfang Jian, banish him far away, preferably out of Human Territory."
"Impossible!" Dugu Jingtian shook his head: "If I banished Dongfang Jian, my daughter would surely hate to death."
"Alright, I'll back down another step," Gao Fei sighed helplessly: "If I can dissolve He Hentian's grudge, you strip Dongfang Jian of his official position and let him live as an idler for the rest of his life." Gao Fei thought it through clearly; without power, Dongfang Jian would be like a de-fanged tiger, and seeking revenge against Gao Fei would beco very difficult.
"Are you never satisfied?" Dugu Jingtian's expression darkened: "I warn you, don't push your luck!"
"If you want to do the job, you've got to offer so benefits, right?"
"I've already offered you a benefit! Just complete the task smoothly, and I'll make you a prince."
"Just a prince? There are no other benefits?"
"You greedy kid," Dugu Jingtian sneered coldly: "Being too greedy isn't good. It's an easy way to court disaster!"
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