Cultivation: The Heaven's Fated Useless Genius-Chapter 76 – Instigation
"Young master! Please, get up quickly!"
Gu Feng pretended to help Ji Wenxuan up.
Ji Wenxuan's expression was solemn as he cupped his hands and said, "I ask for your assistance, sir. Wenxuan, on behalf of the tens of thousands of people in the Witch's Village, thanks you for your great kindness!"
In his heart, Gu Feng thought that Ji Wenxuan was quite a character, with acting skills that were truly extraordinary. He was using the tens of thousands of villagers as leverage to morally coerce him, proving he was no saint.
"You don't need to do this, young master. I will do my utmost to assist you in achieving great success!"
Hearing this, Ji Wenxuan's expression relaxed, and he nodded with a smile, "In that case, it is truly a blessing for our White Tiger Witch's Village!"
"Young master, don't be hasty..."
Gu Feng suddenly changed his tone, speaking mysteriously, "I have something to say, but I'm not sure if I should."
Ji Wenxuan nodded, thought for a moment, and replied, "Sir, feel free to speak."
Nodding, Gu Feng lightly shook the folding fan in his hand and slowly said, "Your greatest enemy now is not outside the Witch's Village, but rather within the White Tiger Witch's Village itself!"
This statement was like a sharp arrow, piercing Ji Wenxuan's heart. His expression shifted slightly as he suppressed his unease, remaining silent for a long time.
Watching Ji Wenxuan's changing expression, Gu Feng smiled silently and walked behind him, continuing to ask, "Brother Tuoba once mentioned to me that your father has three sons. Due to your background, you are often ostracized. Is this true?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Wenxuan silently gritted his teeth, a trace of ferocity flashing across his face. He clenched his fists tightly, suppressing the bitterness and humiliation in his heart, and smiled slightly, "It's just the usual friction between brothers, which happens in any family. Sir, you worry too much."
"Hahaha! The young master speaks the truth. In ordinary families, there are indeed conflicts between brothers, which is only human nature."
Unable to hold back, Gu Feng laughed heartily, raising an eyebrow as he pointedly remarked, "However, your family is not an ordinary one. It is the ruling family of the Witch's Village. In an ordinary family, if a child loses favor, they lose at most their inheritance and reputation. But if you lose favor, you lose your life!"
Ji Wenxuan's face turned ashen, unable to refute Gu Feng's blunt words.
He knew the intricacies involved, but his identity had always been his Achilles' heel for so many years!
Ji Xuanming and Ji Xuanyang were born of the same mother, with legitimate status, while he was the illegitimate child born of his father's drunken encounter with a servant.
This was a fact known to everyone in the Witch's Village.
Although his mother was elevated from servitude and moved into the White Tiger Cave after his birth, Ji Xuanming's family never showed them any kindness.
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From a young age, he knew he was inferior to Ji Xuanming and Ji Xuanyang.
Therefore, in everything he did, whether it was cultivation or study, he gave it his all, striving to surpass them.
Naively, he believed that if he could be stronger than his two half-brothers, he would earn respect and recognition.
But in the end, nothing changed.
In this world of cultivation, identity and status were like insurmountable walls.
As long as you remained inside the wall, no matter how high you flew, you were powerless.
Trying to calm his emotions, Ji Wenxuan remained silent, unwilling to show his weakest side to Gu Feng, nor did he want Gu Feng to see his naked ambition.
Gu Feng saw through it all, smiling slightly as he spoke words that shattered Ji Wenxuan's last psychological defenses.
"The third young master works tirelessly for the Witch's Village, which I have witnessed. Unfortunately, the falling flower has feelings, but the flowing water is heartless. People only see you as a chamber pot, sought after in times of need, but discarded when not. It's truly regrettable."
These heavy words crushed Ji Wenxuan's last psychological defenses.
The memories of past injustices were vivid, filling Ji Wenxuan with resentment!
For years, all the troublesome tasks in the Witch's Village were left to him to handle.
Even the dangerous task of leading troops into battle fell to him, while the Ji family merely saw him as a tool to solve problems!
The hardest and most exhausting tasks were his to bear, yet when it came to rewards, he was left out.
Just as Gu Feng said, like a chamber pot, sought after when needed, but discarded as soon as possible afterward.
Ji Wenxuan clenched his teeth, his gaze cold as he looked into the distance, asking in a low voice, "In that case, what is your advice, sir?"
"I have one more thing to say to the young master!"
With a snap, Gu Feng closed his folding fan, speaking with deep meaning, "To secure the outside, you must first pacify the inside!"
Ji Wenxuan's eyes narrowed, his heart trembling.
Seeing that the other had taken the bait, Gu Feng changed his tone, murmuring, "If the young master wishes to unify the border, the first major task is to seize sole power within the White Tiger Witch's Village!"
Standing in front of Ji Wenxuan, Gu Feng looked him straight in the eye without hesitation and smiled, "Otherwise, if you're on the front lines fighting the enemy, and someone plots against you from behind, how will you handle it?"
"Are you suggesting I seize the position of the village chief?"
Ji Wenxuan asked tentatively.
"Not just that!"
Gu Feng nodded, a wicked smile on his face, "You must also be prepared to kill gods if they block your path, and Buddhas if they stand in your way! Even if they are brothers, if they cannot be used, there is no need to keep them dragging you down!"
Power struggles, fratricide!
Ji Wenxuan had thought about it, but he dared not dwell on it.
"Not right!"
He shook his head violently, shouting hysterically, "If I do this, how will the world see me? Won't I be reviled?"
"You're overthinking it, young master."
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Gu Feng patted his shoulder, his words seemingly possessing a soul-captivating power.
"This world only praises the victorious strong. As for the means you use, who in the world cares about that?"
Pausing, Gu Feng put his arm around Ji Wenxuan's trembling shoulder, speaking slowly, "Moreover, those who achieve great things do not bother with trifles! A general's success is built on the bones of thousands. It has always been so through the ages. As long as you can lead the White Tiger Witch's Village to unify the Northern Wilderness border and bring prosperity to the villagers, everyone will only sing your praises. No one will remember the losers!"
Ji Wenxuan was completely captivated by Gu Feng's words.
He knew that to unify the Northern Wilderness border, he must first become the chief of the White Tiger Witch's Village.
To become the chief, Ji Xuanming and Ji Xuanyang must not be allowed to live!
Conversely, if either of them were to seize power, he would undoubtedly be eliminated.
Thinking of his mother, who had suffered so much humiliation over the years, Ji Wenxuan told himself he could not let that day come!
"Sir! I have thought it through. Please teach me how to eliminate Ji Xuanming, this great obstacle, and help me ascend to the position of village chief!"
There was a newfound determination in Ji Wenxuan's eyes. He finally tore away all pretense before Gu Feng, intent on seizing power and eliminating his rivals!
Gu Feng let out a long sigh, gazing at the sunset clouds not far away, and smiled slowly, "This matter requires careful planning."