"We can't control it, nor can we manage it."

"Even if we have a few trump cards in hand, it's just minor skirmishes. No matter how advanced the magic is, how can it suppress people's hearts?"

As he spoke, there was a slight weariness on his face, and he slowly shook his head: "The human heart, it can grow."

"The mistake of our ten families is not daring to become the emperor openly, so although we gained benefits in secret, the people of the world don't acknowledge it."

"Seeing this land without a master, we tried to support someone, but if we don't give him the real deal, he won't be able to stand firmly in this chaotic world. But once we give him the real deal, he starts to despise our guidance, forgetting us."

"Heh heh, before being favored by destiny, he was just an ordinary commoner, and we were the immortals on this path. After being favored by destiny, he becomes a king, while we become mere tricksters in the jianghu."

"..."

In these words, there was a full sense of complaint, yet Hu Ma understood it, giving a cold smile.

It seems that even the Zhao Family miscalculated the arrogance of this God-given King.

No wonder he dared to point at the void, scolding the people of the jianghu.

Hu Ma recalled the Qingyuan Hu Family's initial intentions to support a Heavenly Destiny General, expecting him to obediently comply, but even that Heavenly Destiny General was dissatisfied at heart; that was even before receiving destiny, let alone those who have now attained it?

The tone remained unchanged, only coldly saying: "The Li Family has a vast household with countless capable people. It can't be true that they're being bullied, right?"

"My purpose in meeting the Li Family is simply one question."

"Although Douyi is no more, the world's rules remain. The Hu Family obtained the Zhensui Mansion, all held in awe, never crossing the line. But the Li Family, holding the Sinners' List, allows such things to happen, wantonly killing the innocent?"

"..."

"It's the Li Family's fault, it's the Li Family's fault..."

In response to Hu Ma's questioning, the elderly Mrs. Li merely gave a bitter smile, shook her head without further words, paused slightly, then looked at Hu Ma:

"The Zhao Family sent you two stone weights, right?"

Upon unexpectedly hearing this, Hu Ma only gave a cold stare, saying: "Do these two things relate?"

"Naturally, they're related. After all, these five stone weights, separated, are mere objects. To make great use of them, one must gather all five."

She nodded and said: "Speaking of which, the Li Family also has two. One is at Menghu Pass and the other serves as a well capstone in our Li Family. If Mr. Hu wants them, just say the word."

"Hmm?"

Hu Ma indeed had a mind to collect all five stone weights, but hearing the old Mrs. Li say this, he was somewhat surprised: is this an admission of guilt, trying to silence him? 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

But it seemed not to that extent...

"Not only these two stone weights, but also the royal mandates of Quzhou and the entire West Mountain Road, the Family Alliance Contract, all the paths involving dispatches for skilled Hall Officers."

Yet what the old Mrs. Li said next was even more astonishing: "Your generation seldom interacts with our Li Family, but the Hu and Li Family ancestors were true allies, and I knew your granny well, even called her sister."

"Now that you're planning big things, I understand. Whatever you need, just ask, but don't listen to Zhao Family's provocations."

"..."

Listening to these words, Hu Ma felt even more surprised, remaining silent, merely observing her.

"In truth, I know what you're after."

The old Mrs. Li said, lifting her eyes to look at Hu Ma, her aged gaze remarkably clear: "When that young man reincarnated into the path of witchcraft and demanded to gamble with the ten families for the world, we already guessed what you would do."

"Having guessed, we naturally know what you need."

"What, destiny, the stone weights, and that Yin Palace, all included, the one you support must become the emperor, and this God-given grasshead king, now a roadblock, must of course be removed as well."

"..."

Hu Ma was even more astounded, seeing she could articulate the plan discussed between him and the Reincarnator, he dared not underestimate her.

Meeting her gaze, he slowly said: "What does the old madam desire to say?"

The old Mrs. Li met his gaze, slowly saying: "I simply wish, before you seize destiny, to have a brief talk with Mr. Hu of the Zhensui Mansion."

"About what?"

Hu Ma detected the intent in Madam Li's words, coolly saying: "I lack the capability to help the Li Family achieve immortality."

"If the Li Family aspired to immortality, they would have fully assisted the State Preceptor in building White Jade City back when in Shangjing."

Mrs. Li's words were completely unexpected for Hu Ma: "At this point, we should be forthright, regarding pursuing destiny and exorcising Tai Sui..."

"...The Li Family stands on the same footing as you!"