555 I’ll Give You A Big Gift! (1/2)
Jun Mo Xie had been listening to him without saying a word. His tightened brows had made it evident that he had been pondering over things.
Li You Ran had gotten emotional a while ago. So, he inhaled two deep breaths, and calmed himself down. Then, he began to blurt it out in a single breath, ”This is where I choose to belong. A great man can't do without authority. And, this Li You Ran will have no fears if Third Young Master gives me a nod!”
Jun Mo Xie said with a smile, ”Do I have such influence now?”
”Yes, you do! You aren't even aware of how frightening your influence has become. However, Tian Xiang's current situation is fairly evident. The Tian Xiang Empire won't survive one day if Jun Mo Xie wants its destruction. Even the overnight assassination of the entire royal family is merely a whim away for someone like you. However, you're still worried about your family's feelings. Moreover, you don't have any conclusive evidence to take this brazen decision!”
Li You Ran clenched his teeth, and said, ”I'll probably have to go to the Great Golden City if Third Young Master is unable to determine his standpoint. So, it must be said that there stands an opportunity for Third Young Master's enemies if he can't make a commitment. After all, this You Ran will have to put his own safety first…”
Li You Ran smiled warmly as he said those words. He had been extremely calm when he had kept his two alternatives in front of Jun Mo Xie.
Jun Mo Xie suddenly stood up. He took two steps with his hands behind his back; his brows were twitched into a frown.
Li You Ran had opened up about things. And, Jun Mo Xie was convinced that Li You Ran had spoken from his heart. However, Jun Mo Xie couldn't feel relieved even though he believed it to be true.
Li You Ran might have spoken from his heart at this time. However, a man of his nature would heartlessly turn hostile in case of a conflict of interests were to arise in the future. And, that's because Li You Ran's disposition would entail him to do so!
Therefore, Jun Mo Xie couldn't be convinced of Li You Ran's commitment of never opposing the Jun Family; not even a little!
There was another reason… Li You Ran had great ambitions, amazing capabilities, and outstanding tactics. However, Jun Mo Xie didn't consider his characteristics suited to rule an empire!
[Li You Ran is in the embryonic form of becoming a minister of the state. He's probably the best candidate for a state minister's position. However, he isn't suitable to be the monarch of an empire.]
”You probably see me at a very influential position at this time,” Jun Mo Xie wrinkled his eyebrows as he spoke, ”Li You Ran, you've made an honest confession today. That's why I'll also be truthful to you. You aren't suited to be a monarch! You should be under one person, but above a ten-thousand. In fact, that would be the best position for you. But, you still lack too much if it's about ruling the entire world!”
”So… that means… the Third Young Master doesn't accept my proposal?” Li You Ran was somewhat disappointed at first. He then spoke-up in a sharp voice, ”But why? Why do you think I'm unfit to rule the empire? You say this… my grandfather also says this! Ha-ha! Don't tell me you that believe Yang Huai Yu's three useless sons are more skilled than me? They can have a chance to hold the Emperor's title! So, why can't I try?”
”You can't! And, that's because you lack the aggression and dominance. Moreover, this is something which comes from within. In fact, you lack by too many measures when it comes to this aspect… You lack too much to harbor such illusions! However, the most important point is that you've always thought about your own self only. You'll become the most influential minister of your generation if you sincerely seek to assist a monarch. You would ascend to an extremely important position. In fact, you would probably leave your name in the history books. The future generations will talk about you for years. And, they will study your methods for eons to come. You'll make any country rich and powerful in no time. However, your traits will fall short if you wish to make decisions for a country!”
Jun Mo Xie faced his competitor of old times, and announced these words in a serious manner.
”Oh… what a coincidence! My grandfather also speaks in this way! He used to say that I would protect the Li Family's foundation if I were to become a minister. He says that I won't let the family crumble! But, a calamity is inevitable if became the ruler. And, that would lead to the destruction of the entire family. Your manner of speaking is similar to his!”
Li You Ran's face had expressions of dejection. In fact, it appeared as if a cock had been defeated in a match. However, his complexion suddenly began to turn sinister, ”Are you telling me that I — Li You Ran — will have to live under another man for my entire lifetime? I'm not willing to do that!”
”You keep blabbering about your grandfather! The truth is that you've been shaped under his commands throughout your life! You've always been under him. But, you don't find any problems in accepting that!”
Jun Mo Xie spoke intensely, ”You're beneath the Emperor when you act as a minister in the imperial halls. You're beneath your grandfather at home. You're second to me among your peers. However, you're known as the most talented man of your generation outside. But, you don't seem bothered by that. Moreover, you've lived like this for so many years. In fact, I'm sure that you would've continued to live like this for the rest of your life if your master hadn't recommended you to the Great Golden City… You would've lived like this till the day you died! So, it's unlikely that you'll be able to realize these wildly ambitious dreams of yours by yourself. Moreover, your heart knows whether these words of mine are right or wrong. You're trying to compel me to make a commitment… But, this is merely a means to prove your grandfather wrong; isn't it?”
”Moreover, I genuinely don't like you! In fact, I've never liked you. But, I don't wish to deceive you today since you've been honest with me!” Jun Mo Xie continued, ”Li You Ran, let's call it a day! Alright…?”
”Oh! So, do you have another candidate on your mind for the Emperor's position?” Li You Ran remained silent for a while. Then, a strand of his hair dropped down on his fair face. He then suddenly raised his head and looked-on sharply, ”Is it Yang Mo?”
He didn't wait for Jun Mo Xie to answer. Instead, he smiled and began speaking, ”No wonder you had invited Yang Mo to join the Aristocratic Hall! No wonder you've always given him the responsibility of dealing with the royal households when the visit… So, you've been training him! You've been training and nurturing him this entire time!”
Li You Ran had a cold smile on his face. He was disappointed… In fact, he was feeling awfully despaired.
”I'm convinced that you're too scared to mess with him!” Jun Mo Xie smiled coldly. He didn't deny it in its entirety. After all, he knew that a person with Li You Ran's nature could easily make Yang Mo fall from grace in case Jun Mo Xie accepted this openly. However, this would keep him under doubt. Therefore, it was better if he didn't deny it and kept Li You Ran under a doubt instead. And, that's because Li You Ran would hesitate in making a move. Moreover, the manner in which Jun Mo Xie had made this statement had made it appeared like a naked threat!
”Yes. That's right. I won't dare to mess with him. Moreover, I won't dare to make any moves in Tian Xiang City either,” Li You Ran laughed, ”However, I will choose to go to the Great Golden City in this case. And, I will dare to make a move once I have enough strength. So, I'll come back when I have enough strength!”
”Things may not be the same by the time you return. You may even realize that you still don't know much about the high-level mysterious ways of this world. The world isn't only about power!” Jun Mo Xie had stated this in a pensive tone.