Nalan Yanran was chatting to Lu Yuan.
It could be seen that she had a lot of opinions to say to Lu Yuan.
After all, it had been more than half a month since the two of them met last time. Realizing that her senior brother was not the "waste" that the elders and disciples of the Yunlan Sect had called her in the past, Nalan Yanran was naturally willing to meet Lu. Get in touch with Yuan.
certainly.
Nalan Yanran's thoughts were quite simple.
There is no intention of fighting for power and gain.
This is very different from Yun Leng and other Yunlan Sect elders.
Therefore, Lu Yuan didn't mind a few simple greetings with Nalan Yanran.
Then……
"Junior sister..."
Lu Yuan suddenly shouted.
Nalan Yanran responded subconsciously.
Immediately, he asked: "What's wrong, senior brother?"
"Tell me, if I betray the sect one day, what attitude will you adopt to face me?"
Lu Yuan asked this ridiculous question.
At the very least, Nalan Yanran sounded ridiculous.
He looked at Lu Yuan curiously and couldn't tell whether his senior brother was joking. He could only think about the problem seriously for a moment, and then joked in a relaxed tone:
"It doesn't matter how I face you."
"The teacher's attitude towards you is what matters."
"Just like this time."
"Senior Brother, forget it as soon as you leave."
"After leaving, there is still a clone left behind."
"You don't know how angry the teacher was when the clone was shattered. This time, the teacher will not let you go easily."
"So, instead of thinking about these useless questions here, it's better to think about how to convince the teacher when you meet him later."
There was no mockery in his words.
Yes, most of them are just teasing.
Nalan Yanran is very self-aware.
She knew exactly what Lu Yuan's appearance meant.
She also knew very well how her current status would change after Lu Yuan appeared.
However, she couldn't do it if she was asked to flatter him.
She could only act like a trembling little hedgehog.
He carefully tested Lu Yuan.
He was afraid that Lu Yuan would be stabbed by him.
He was also afraid that he would be stabbed by Lu Yuan.
"good."
Lu Yuan said this sentence without beginning or ending.
It seems to be a review.
He also seemed to be feeling emotional.
After a pause, he took Qing Lin and followed Nalan Yanran towards the main peak of Yunlan Sect. At the same time, he asked a topic that had nothing to do with the issue discussed before, with an unusually calm expression:
"Junior sister."
"If you are allowed to govern the Yunlan Sect..."
"What will be your first step?"
Nalan Yanran frowned slightly.
Lu Yuan seemed a bit aggressive.
Although she is not good at this, let alone intrigues with others, since she was born in the Nalan family, she has naturally seen many intrigues since she was a child.
Take business as an example.
Many people believe that high-end business wars are a competition of IQ between people.
However, in fact, high-end business warfare is indeed a pervasive assassination.
Once you solve the opponent, you will naturally solve the problem.
Things like this happen all the time.
Therefore, for Nalan Yanran, the environment she was exposed to made her inevitably have a certain sensitivity in this regard. Naturally, it inevitably made her think about it for a while.
Then, he said in a deep voice: "Yanran is concentrating on her cultivation and has no intention of dealing with these trivial matters. Moreover, Yanran will go back to visit her grandfather after completing her studies. Some affairs in the Nalan family also need to be handled by Yanran. For the Yunlan Sect I really don’t dare to talk nonsense about how to develop here.”
Nalan Yanran thought that what she said was very clear.
but……
"Is this really what you think?"
Lu Yuan turned his head slightly.
The sharp gaze made Nalan Yanran's heart palpitate, making Nalan Yanran wonder whether Lu Yuan had seen through what she had just thought.
Fortunately, the gaze is always short-lived.
After two or three seconds, Lu Yuan calmly turned around.
His eyes fell back to the steps in front of him.
His face is still as calm as water:
"Junior sister, I believe you know the meaning of what you stand here now."
"The Nalan family is not strong."
"But, it's just a comparison with the Gama royal family."
"In the Jiama Empire, relying on the prestige of Mr. Nalan Jie, let alone his granddaughter running away, she even ran to a place as far away as the Yunlan Sect. Even if one of our own dogs was lost, it would take less than three days. , someone will find this dog back."
"Junior sister, you might as well think about it."
"Once upon a time, on your way to the Yunlan Sect, you passed through so many cities, passed so many checkpoints, and were checked by so many people on your way, before finally reaching the foot of the Yunlan Sect's mountain."
"Of course, you may not have shown the road sign. After all, this thing is only for ordinary people."
"But it's absolutely impossible for Mr. Nalanjie to not have any idea of your whereabouts."
Lu Yuan turned his head and glanced at Nalan Yanran, who was slightly absent-minded: "Junior sister, can you understand what I mean?"
"I understand, I understand."
"But I don't understand."
"Besides, it's unlikely."
Nalan Yanran shook her head. Although she concealed her distrust of this speculation very well, her tone was full of disbelief: "If it is true as you said, senior brother, why hasn't grandpa helped me for so many years? "
It seemed that he was afraid that Lu Yuan would misunderstand something.
Nalan Yanran continued to add: "Even if grandpa can't use his own connections, and those connections of grandpa are of no use to me, it is still okay to invest some resources in me. It will definitely not be like now. In this way, the cultivation resources I use are provided by Yunlan Sect!"
"From your perspective, you're right."
Lu Yuan nodded.
First, he confirmed Nalan Yanran’s statement.
Then, he asked:
"But, have you considered the situation your grandfather faced at that time?"
"In other words, have you considered the situation the Nalan family faced at that time?"
"One move affects the whole body."
"The situation in Jia Ma Imperial City is very delicate."
"As a strong fighter, why did your grandfather resign so early?"
"Perhaps, he has no intention to rebel, and he currently has no ability to rebel, but he already has the potential to overthrow the Gama royal family. Once he becomes the Dou Huang, he will create another family similar to the Miter family. Behemoth, the Gama royal family will never allow this to happen.”
"Fortunately, Mr. Nalan Jie is quite smart."
“Retreat bravely from the rapids and protect yourself wisely.”
"So, once he supports you, or the Nalan family supports you, it will easily arouse the sensitive nerves of the Jiama royal family, especially since the sect you join is not a small sect. It’s a behemoth that can rival the entire Jia Ma Empire—Yunlan Sect!”
"Who knows if the Yunlan Sect will use this relationship to give your grandfather a Emperor's Pill to help your grandfather break through the Douhuang, so that the Jiama royal family can also enjoy the feeling of a knife in the throat?"
"So, it's not that your grandpa doesn't want to help you."
"But he can't risk the lives and fortunes of everyone in the Nalan family to help you."
"Do you understand it?"
Nalan Yanran looked at Lu Yuan's side face stupidly.
There are thousands of rebuttals ready to come out in my mind.
But I really couldn’t utter even a single sentence.
He could only purse his lips in silence.
He didn't speak or nod.
Fortunately, Lu Yuan had already expected this.
Walking slowly to a pavilion halfway up the mountain, he took out a tea set from the storage space and placed it on the stone table. While watching Qing Lin skillfully playing with the tea set, he looked at the scenery down the mountain and looked at the scenery beside him. Nalan Yanran, who was still a little distracted, smiled and said: "Okay, don't get immersed in the last topic that has been settled. Let's continue and start the next topic."
Nalan Yanran also gradually came back to her senses.
What had been misunderstood for many years suddenly became clear.
Whether she felt more relieved or more melancholy, even she couldn't tell, let alone others.
He glanced at Qing Lin who was boiling water.
He glanced at Lu Yuan again, who was leaning on the railing.
His eyes were unconsciously focused on the scenery behind Lu Yuan, and he couldn't help but take two steps forward, standing halfway up the mountain and looking towards the foot of the mountain.
"Relaxing and happy, right?"
Lu Yuan smiled.
Leaning on the railing, he said softly: "In the past, that is, before I left Yunlan Sect, I also liked to come here to see the scenery. I have always felt that the scenery here is good, and it will never change."
Nalan Yanran nodded.
One thing to say, the scenery here is really good.
Although there are many wonders in the extraordinary world, and there are quite a few in the Yunlan Sect, this is the first place she has seen so far that has no reputation but is equally beautiful.
but……
Nalan Yanran has not forgotten what Lu Yuan just said...
After a moment of silence, he immediately asked, "I wonder what else senior brother plans to say to me?"
"No."
"It's your turn to say it later."
"I just ask questions that don't require answers."
"You can answer or not answer."
"You may know the answer."
"Of course, you don't have to know."
Lu Yuan spread his hands casually, and his relaxed tone made Nalan Yanran slightly relieved, and then he added casually: "What I said before was just to correct your mentality. I have heard about your past, and I know You hate your engagement with Xiao Yan very much, and you also know what the knot is in your heart. Therefore, before leaving, I feel it is necessary for me to help you. At the very least, I can lighten the knot in your heart and let you know it. one time."
Nalan Yanran was stunned when she heard this.
His face couldn't stop changing.
With some obvious shock, he asked eagerly:
"Do you know how I feel?"
"Before you leave?"
"How did you know?"
"Where are you going again?"
"What do you mean by these words you said to me?"
"What is your real purpose?"
A series of questions were thrown directly by Nalan Yanran.
Lu Yuan did not expect Nalan Yanran to have so many questions. He smiled bitterly, spread his hands helplessly, and replied calmly:
"You should understand, you will eventually understand."
"I don't understand now, it's just that the time is not right."
"Do not worry."
"You will gradually get the answers to these questions."
"There's no point in asking me."
"Since I dare to point you, it actually shows in disguise that I will not answer any questions. Otherwise, there is no need for me to remind you in this way, instead of correcting you as a senior brother."
After a brief explanation, Lu Yuan waved his hand, interrupting Nalan Yanran's unspoken words, and then asked in a deep voice: "Junior sister, I have said so much above, have you got an answer?"
Nalan Yanran was silent for a moment.
He seemed to be debating whether to answer or not.
However, she made a decision quickly.
"I think I found it."
"My identity is the young master of the Yunlan Sect!"
"From the moment I was accepted as a teacher."
"I am already the Young Sect Master!"
Nalan Yanran raised her head firmly.
Looking directly into Lu Yuan's eyes: "I know, this is a fight that I can't avoid and can't avoid. If you, senior brother, are not the Dou Huang, I can definitely defeat the superior. But since you are back, senior brother, I still use the power of Dou Huang." Now that my identity is back, those elders and disciples who once supported me, including those who are hostile to you, senior brother, will spare no effort to support me, my junior sister, hoping that I will defeat you and seize the position of the young master of the Yunlan Sect. In order to It’s in their interests, that’s probably it!”
"That's right."
"When you get into a situation, you can't help yourself. This is the norm."
Lu Yuan said in a deep voice.
At some point, there was an extra gold coin in his palm.
He was flipping it randomly between his fingers.
But this did not affect his thoughts:
"So, junior sister, what will you choose?"
"Is it in the interests of the majority of people?"
"It's like thinking about yourself..."
"Or surrender within a controllable range?"
"Just like today..."
"They are all disciples of the same teacher."
"Close the door and we can talk about more sensitive topics."
"What would you choose?"
Nalan Yanran was silent.
The lips were slightly opened several times.
But he closed it nervously several times.
He pursed his lips, his teeth biting into the flesh.
There was silence for a long time, but still no answer was given.
Just saying…
"Since you know me, senior brother, you must also know how I will choose..."
Nalan Yanran used these ambiguous words to reluctantly answer this sharp and dangerous question, and took the initiative to avoid Lu Yuan's sight. Her mood, which was originally quite good, had now become extremely bad.
However, Lu Yuan was very satisfied with this answer.
Because of the question he asked, even he himself could not give a perfect answer. Unless he jumped out of the question to answer, otherwise, he would never find a perfect answer in this question.
And relatively speaking...
The most perfect answer...
It’s silence!
The only point where Nalan Yanran loses points is that her expression management is a bit failed. If she can put on a smiling mask, express her attitude with silence, and use such ambiguous words to explain herself, that will be a good thing. The attitude a qualified person in power should have.
However, Nalan Yanran's performance is enough for now.
After all, she is just a fifteen-year-old girl.
Her experience does not support her giving a more perfect answer.
so……
"I'm very satisfied with your answer!"
In Nalan Yanran's surprised eyes.
Lu Yuan said with a faint smile.
"If you choose to be my enemy..."
"Let's not talk about whether I will let my opponent grow..."
"I don't know what your chances of winning are..."
"As far as the pattern is concerned, you've already lost."
"Moreover, if you can't distinguish the situation, even if you become the young master of the Yunlan Sect, even if you become the master of the Yunlan Sect in the future, you will be nothing more than a puppet who listens to slander!"
"More hopeless than today's teachers who have no real power."
"After all, you are the one in charge."
"You have to be firm in your judgment."
"Then, show your courage."
“It doesn’t matter what anyone else says.”
"It doesn't matter what you believe."
"The important thing is that you have your own thoughts."
Lu Yuan explained in a deep voice.
Immediately, the conversation changed:
"However, if you choose to have a showdown with me, it is actually a wrong choice."
"It doesn't matter what I do."
"The important thing is that I have the ability to threaten you."
"More importantly, I have a reason to threaten you."
"So, at the moment when I put the knife on your neck, it is a hopelessly stupid move for you to show off your cards with me and discuss anything with me!"
"A qualified superior..."
"Well, you can also say that he is the sect leader..."
"What is needed?"
"Courage, determination, and keen eyesight."
"And, of course, a clear mind."
"Only when the result of victory is in your hands, will you have the opportunity to let go or forgive the losers. The winner does not need to keep his promise to the loser, unless the winner himself is willing to keep it."
"Therefore, if you compromise with me today, after you become the master of Yunlan Sect in the future, you may choose to compromise with your opponent in the same way. If your opponent is also a sheep, that is a good thing. If your Your opponent is not a sheep, but a hungry wolf, and your hesitation and compromise will be the cause of the Yunlan Sect’s downfall!”
"Peace is achieved through fighting."
"Compromise never exists."
"I hope you will remember this when you become a superior in the future."
Lu Yuan slowly walked to the stone table and sat down.
He glanced at the tea leaves spread out in the tea cup.
Then, he warned in a deep voice: "Every winner must learn the trick of beating a drowned dog. If one day, this winner does not use this trick, it will only prove that this winner has more plans."
Nalan Yanran thought hard about these words.
Of course, I am also trying to analyze these words.
Turning back, he glanced at Lu Yuan who was sitting in front of the stone table.
Especially after staying for a moment on those three cups of tea.
Immediately, he hesitantly walked to sit next to Lu Yuan.
He nodded to Qing Lin and immediately looked at Lu Yuan: "Then what do you mean by saying these words to me? Do you want to withdraw from the competition for the position of Young Sect Master?"
"You can say that..."
Lu Yuan nodded.
Putting down the tea cup, he shook his head with a smile: "However, many people don't want to agree."
Nalan Yanran's little brows furrowed even more tightly.
After thinking for a while, he said carefully: "Senior brother, since there are no outsiders here, I will say it directly - why do you want to give up this easily obtained position? Is it because you feel ashamed of me for breaking off the engagement a few days ago?"
Lu Yuan never thought that Nalan Yanran would say this.
certainly.
He never thought that Nalan Yanran would think so.
I thought about it for two or three seconds.
Then he asked angrily: "Let's not talk about whether your idea is correct, but just talk about breaking off the engagement. Why should I feel ashamed of you?"
After that, he rolled his eyes: "Besides, the marriage was eventually called off, and your goal was achieved. My role in it was at best a reconciliation, and it's not because I stopped you from breaking off the engagement."
"Why is that?"
Nalan Yanran also knew that she was thinking wrongly.
He took a sip of tea to relieve his embarrassment.
Then, he asked softly.
"It's because I want to betray the Yunlan Sect."
"Young Sect Master?"
"Sorry, I don't need it anymore."
"But I don't want a mediocre person to take over."
"Seeing that your answer is pretty good, I will give you the position of Young Sect Leader."
"To sum it up, that's about it."
Lu Yuan's face was calm and his tone was calm.
He didn't seem to realize what he was saying.
Click!
An untimely crisp sound came suddenly.
Nalan Yanran lowered her head subconsciously and glanced at the cracked cup in her hand and the tea slowly overflowing from the crack. She felt as if her heart had stopped beating for a moment, and the air around her seemed to have stagnated. It is difficult to breathe.
Great fear suddenly emerged.
Then, madness set in.
"Be more careful next time."
Lu Yuan glanced at Nalan Yanran.
Immediately, she reached out and took the cracked tea cup from Nalan Yanran's hand. She just shook it and the cracks on it disappeared immediately, and it seemed to have returned to its original appearance.
Then, with a half-smile, he looked at Nalan Yanran, who was fidgeting in front of him, and warned: "The most taboo thing for a qualified superior is to have his thoughts seen. He must maintain a poker face no matter where he is, It can also be a facial makeup of your own choice. In short, you must not let your opponent see anything."
At this point, Lu Yuan paused.
Pointing to the tea cup on the table.
He explained softly: "If it were me, the best way to respond would be to ask me in a relaxed and cheerful tone if I was joking. No matter if I am positive or not, you have to pretend that you think I am joking." This is the art of hiding the mind, and after understanding the art of hiding the mind, you will naturally come into contact with the art of attacking the mind. Just like everything I am telling you now, step by step, you will break through your psychological defenses and get me. I want to know the information.”
The corners of Nalan Yanran's eyes twitched slightly.
In a jerky tone, he asked, "Then were you really kidding me just now?"
"Who knows?"
Lu Yuan showed a meaningful smile.
Then, he waved his hand: "Okay, this is all I can teach you in this short period of time. Learn and practice well. Whether it is hiding your mind or attacking your mind, you need someone to cooperate with you. However, no matter what, Whether you can understand these two academic subjects will not affect whether you will become the young master of the Yunlan Sect..."
After saying that, Lu Yuan slowly stood up.
He nodded to Qing Lin who was sipping tea.
Then, he looked towards the upper levels of the mountain.
"Anyway, it's time to say goodbye to the teacher."
"I just hope that Yunshan's mistake is not too outrageous."
"after all……"
"Although I don't mind..."
"But I don't like to bear the name of the Patriarch of Killing..."
(End of chapter)
