Dashing Student-Chapter 478: Killing Someone by Borrowing a Knife

He had always prided himself on being the one who could turn the world upside down in the provincial capital, his power at its zenith.

Whether in the cunning and murky political arena, the profit-driven and name-seeking business world, or the underground society with its undercurrents, he firmly occupied a position of great significance.

He was like a feudal lord, controlling the fate and livelihood of countless people.

However, the sudden emergence of Chen Nan was like a meteorite from outer space, ruthlessly crashing into his tranquil heart lake, thoroughly disturbing his state of mind.

After all, the energy and influence contained within a Great Grandmaster were enough to flatten his proudly-held social status in an instant.

He knew all too clearly that the hatred between him and Chen Nan had escalated to a point of life-or-death deadlock.

He was well aware that once Chen Nan stepped into the provincial capital and precisely located him, he would have to bear the extraordinarily heavy price for his past mistakes, like the crushing weight of Mount Tai.

The past glories and dignities, power, and status would all dissipate like bubbles.

Han Lu, looking at Lin Yu’s face shrouded in gloom and as dark as water, felt uneasy in her heart. After hesitating for a moment, she still mustered her courage and said, "Master, I do have a strategy, but I am not sure whether I should speak of it."

Lin Yu snapped impatiently, "Speak up!"

Han Lu quickly spoke, "We might as well ask for Master Jingxu from Qingyun Temple to come out of seclusion and deal with Chen Nan."

"Rumor has it that this person is inscrutable, having already advanced into the realm of transforming energy, only a step away from becoming a Great Grandmaster, with very formidable personal strength."

"If he can be persuaded to help, perhaps we can completely eradicate Chen Nan and eliminate future troubles."

Lin Yu let out a heavy cold snort, "You said before that Chen Nan has the cultivation of a Great Grandmaster; given that, how could Master Jingxu possibly kill him?"

Han Lu forced a smile and said, "Even if Master Jingxu can’t kill Chen Nan, it’s okay. It’s best if Chen Nan manages to kill Master Jingxu instead."

"After all, Master Jingxu’s teacher is one of the Eight Grandmasters!"

Lin Yu’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and a sharp glint flashed through his eyes, "Are you suggesting using someone else’s hand to do our dirty work?"

Han Lu: "This is the only way I can think of to get rid of Chen Nan. However, to ask Master Jingxu to take action, it’s likely to cost quite a lot of money."

"As long as Chen Nan can be removed, no matter the cost, it’s worth it," Lin Yu said. "You go to Qingyun Temple in person and ensure that Master Jingxu takes action."

"Yes!"

After receiving the order, Han Lu dared not delay, quickly arranging a huge sum of money, a box of precious jewels, and medicinal materials.

Then she set off towards Qingyun Mountain.

Qingyun Temple was situated at the peak of a mountain shrouded in mist, with rugged and winding paths, flanked by ancient trees towering into the sky, their branches intertwined, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through the leaves.

Han Lu sped along the way and finally arrived at the mountain gate of Qingyun Temple.

The mountain gate was dignified and solemn, its ancient stone doors engraved with marks of time, and the plaque "Qingyun Temple" bore powerful and vigorous characters, exuding an aura of transcendence.

Han Lu straightened her clothes, took a deep breath, and walked into the temple with determined steps.

Inside the temple, a wisp of smoke from incense lingered in the air, with Taoist acolytes bustling about, some sweeping the courtyard, others reciting scriptures, creating a scene of tranquil serenity.

Under the guidance of a Taoist acolyte, Han Lu was led to Master Jingxu’s residence.

Master Jingxu was seated on a meditation cushion, his Daoist robe fluttering with the wind, his features gaunt, his gaze deep and restrained, and his every movement exuding an ethereal Daoist aura.

Upon seeing this, Han Lu quickly stepped forward and respectfully saluted, "Master Jingxu, I am Han Lu, a junior who has intrusively come today to ask for your help with a critical matter."

Master Jingxu slightly opened his eyes, his gaze landing on Han Lu, and asked softly, "What is the matter that brings the lady to seek me?"

Han Lu did not dare to be negligent, she laid out the full details of the situation earnestly, and finally said, "Master, should you offer your help to eliminate Chen Nan, all these treasures shall be yours as reward."

Speaking of which, she ordered someone to open the chest full of immense wealth and treasures.

At that moment, the room was suffused with the luster of pearls and the gleam of jewels.

Jingxuzi saw the wealth before his eyes, a flicker of temptation barely perceptible in his gaze, but he then shook his head slightly and said, "Benefactress, it’s not that I am unwilling to help, but I am currently observing a period of religious discipline and must not descend the mountain to take lives."

Although he was the Temple Master of Qingyun Temple and seemed to have freedom, he had always restrained himself with strict discipline.

Were it not for his stern self-control, he would never have reached his current level of cultivation!

Upon hearing this, Han Lu felt a chill in her heart, yet she wasn’t ready to give up and urgently said, "Taoist, is there really no other way? Chen Nan has committed countless evil deeds. If we don’t eliminate him, he will surely be a threat to the martial world."

Jingxuzi pondered for a moment and slowly said, "If you want me to act, you must lure Chen Nan to Qingyun Temple."

"This place is my sanctuary for seclusion and also my stronghold, here I can certainly employ techniques to subdue him."

"However, as for how to lure him here, let the benefactress use her own wisdom to think of a way."

Han Lu’s mind raced, and after pondering for a moment she said, "Rest assured, Taoist, I will find a way to lure Chen Nan to Qingyun Temple. But I implore you to take action when the time comes and not let Chen Nan escape."

Jingxuzi nodded slightly, "Since I have promised, I will not go back on my word."

Han Lu was overjoyed and immediately bowed deeply, "Then, junior will take her leave!" Saying this, she turned and left.

After descending the mountain, Han Lu got into a Maybach.

She sat elegantly in the back seat crossing her legs, her cold and stunning face betraying no emotions, leaving one clueless about what she might be thinking.

Moments later, her voice, cool and detached, addressed the driver, "Have someone look into Chen Nan’s particulars, people like his relatives, friends, see who he is close with!"

She knew she couldn’t draw Chen Nan to Qingyun Temple, and this was exactly why she planned to use his friends as an entry point. As long as she could lure the latter to the temple, why would she fear not being able to force Chen Nan into compliance?

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Once Chen Nan stepped into Qingyun Temple, it would spell his doom!

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Chen Nan was oblivious to Han Lu’s plot.

He was immersed in the heated romance of cohabitation with Zhu Keren, as if the entire world was dyed a sweet and mesmerizing dream of brocade.

In their secret love nest, even the air seemed infused with strands and strands of sweetness, becoming dense and intoxicating.

In Chen Nan’s world, Zhu Keren was like the most exquisite flower of spring, her starry eyes like deep, mysterious pools. Just a gentle glance was enough to make Chen Nan willingly drown in them.

With her, he understood what it meant for ’the emperor to shirk his morning court sessions.’

During every quiet leisure moment, they were like two magnets attracted to each other, bodies involuntarily drawing together without the need for deliberate pulling.

In this dreamlike time, they indulged themselves completely.

Time flew without notice, and seven days passed quietly like a fleeting steed.

Chen Nan very much wished to stay with Zhu Keren.

But her husband was due to return this afternoon, and he had no choice but to leave.

Just as Chen Nan had left, his phone rang, displaying Xu Lu’s number.

A smile tugging at the corner of his mouth, Chen Nan answered the call, "Missing me, are you?"

The next moment, a voice sounding both mocking and not emerged without warning, "I’m sorry Mr. Chen, your girlfriend is currently indisposed to answer the phone!"

Chen Nan’s expression changed drastically, and he asked in a low voice, "Who are you? How did you get Xu Lu’s phone?"