Jianzhou, Huishan, Guniugang.
Ever since that day when Xuanyuan Dapan fled back to his lair in embarrassment, the entire Xuanyuan clan was in panic.
Although Xuanyuan Dapan has lost all his records since his debut, losing three out of three matches, everyone never thinks that he is weak. On the contrary, they are doubly praised because he can fight against those people one by one.
Because he lost to Li Chungang in his peak period with a sword. After giving up the sword and using a knife, he lost to Gu Jiantang, who vaguely occupies the title of the best swordsman in the world today. In the end, I simply gave up my weapons and went to Qi Xuan frame to compete with my internal strength...
Sword Armor, Sword Leader, Taoist Leader...
Because of these three defeats in three battles, Xuanyuan Dapan not only did not become the laughing stock of the world, but was admired by countless people. Firstly, I admire his courage to take on challenges, and secondly, I respect his ability to escape unscathed every time.
This is especially true within the Xuanyuan family. Although this old guy's behavior becomes more and more ridiculous and nasty as he gets older, the Xuanyuan family is really only supported by him, a master of the celestial realm.
When he is there, the backbone is there.
But now...
Xuanyuan Dapan is the ancestor of the Xuanyuan clan in Jiangdong, but he has been in seclusion all year round. On weekdays, it is his son Xuanyuan Guoqi who is responsible for taking charge of the affairs of the clan.
Xuanyuan Guoqi has three sons, the eldest son Xuanyuan Jingcheng Congwen, the second son Xuanyuan Zhongzong and the third son Xuanyuan Jingxuan practice martial arts. The momentum of surpassing the two elder brothers to take over the reins of the family caused the internal fighting in the Xuanyuan clan to be in full swing.
But now, this trouble is gone.
Because Xuanyuan Jingxuan, who was given high hopes, could not come back from the last time he went to Zhulu Mountain.
In this way, Xuanyuan Jingzong naturally became the only successor. As for the boss of their generation, Xuanyuan Jingcheng... If you don't mention it, he is just a laughing stock in the clan.
In the Qingding Pavilion, Xuanyuan Guoqi summoned many senior family officials and direct descendants, including Xuanyuan Zongzong.
The old man wearing a scholar's shirt and with frost on his temples glanced around and frowned slightly: "Qingfeng, why hasn't your father come yet?"
Known as Qingfeng, she is a slender woman who wears narrow-sleeved yew and a white rhinoceros belt. Her body is noble and rough, and she has a heroic appearance.
"God's Coming"
After the woman was named in public, her face looked slightly embarrassed, and her eyes showed a strong sense of disgust: "Back to grandpa, he said... he has more important things, so he won't come..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by a chuckle.
"What's more important? Is there anything more important today than the survival of the family?"
Xuanyuan Qingfeng's son, Xuanyuan Qingfeng's cousin, said in a voice that was just right for everyone present to hear, "But it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter whether a turtle comes or not, let's get started quickly, grandpa .”
Xuanyuan Qingfeng's chest heaved violently when he heard this, but...she had to admit that what her cousin said was not wrong. The useless man who spent all day soaking in books was indeed such an image in the entire Huishan Mountain.
Xuanyuan Guoqi thought of the eldest son who had high hopes from both himself and his father, and sighed quietly, simply skipping the topic: "Now that everyone is here, let's get started. This time we mainly talk about Let’s talk about how to deal with the threat of the Demon Cult.”
Half a month ago, they were still discussing with great interest how much benefit they could get from following Longhu Mountain to defeat the Demon Sect. Even Xuanyuan Jingxun secretly thanked the Demon Sect from the bottom of his heart for helping him kill Xuanyuan Jingxuan, his biggest opponent. .
But times have changed, and in just half a month, everything has changed.
The Demon Slayer Alliance led by Longhu Shan was defeated outside Zhulu Mountain. Many masters, including Xuanyuan Dapan, fled in embarrassment. The Demon Cult launched a massive attack to expand its power. A series of news hit them like a bolt from the blue.
Even at that time, there were people who laughed at who had spread this prank and didn't even know how to make up a story...until they saw Xuanyuan Dapan returning injured.
Speaking of which, Xuanyuan Dapan was also unlucky. He was just a little slower because he was greedy for Qingqiu's beauty. As a result, he was casually chopped by Chi Yao who had returned from killing Zhao Xuansu.
However, because he had just received the calamity of Longhu Mountain, Chi Yao's luck was a little bit bad. The sword was so crooked that only the aftermath touched Xuanyuan Pan.
Chi Yao shook his head when he saw this. He no longer pursued the pursuit, but chose to go back as soon as possible to stabilize the calamity aura and get used to this special state. Only then did Xuanyuan Dashan escape with his life.
But this also frightened the old guy so much that he went into emergency retreat for healing as soon as he came back.
In just ten days, the Demon Sect, led by Ke Zhanyue and three other demons, had almost wiped out the entire Guangling Dao and Jianghu forces, leaving only Jianzhou.
Jianzhou has the two pillars of Longhu Mountain and Xuanyuan Clan!
The instruction given by Chi Yao was to ignore Longhu Mountain, but to use the Xuanyuan clan to sacrifice the flag and establish its authority.
Yuan Tingshan was very excited after receiving this order.
As one of the former guests of the Xuanyuan clan, his original plan was to learn the essence of the swordsmanship from his old clan master and then turn his back on the guests, dominate Xuanyuan Qingfeng, and dominate Daxueping.
Although he can't complete the drama of defeating his superiors now, coming back with a more powerful backer to show off his power is enough to make him feel excited just thinking about it.
So he couldn't wait to send someone to send an invitation to the Xuanyuan family.
This is the reason why Xuanyuan Guoqi has summoned a group of direct descendants to gather in the Qingding Pavilion.
After he finished speaking, there was a moment of silence.
In the end, it was Xuanyuan's respect that broke the deadlock: "Father, is the Demon Sect really invincible? Even though Longhu Mountain has been defeated for a while, Jianzhou is their foundation. How can they allow others to act so wildly?"
Hearing his words, Xuanyuan Qingfeng couldn't help but laugh secretly in his heart: "On weekdays, Jiangxi Longhu Jiangdong Xuanyuan shouts so loudly, once something happens, this Jianzhou will become the foundation of Longhu Mountain?"
However, with her intelligence, she naturally knew what to say and what not to say, so she kept this teasing deep in her heart.
When the others heard what Xuanyuan said respectfully, they seemed to have found a new partner all of a sudden, and they all agreed: "Yes, yes, Longhushan is a Taoist leader personally canonized by the imperial court. Even if they accidentally lose for a while, in their own way You won’t lose again on your territory, right?”
Seeing the angry expressions of his son and the clan members, Xuanyuan Guoqi secretly sighed. In fact, to be honest with everyone, he had thought the same way before. And as the de facto head of the Xuanyuan family, he is much more capable and has even visited Longhu Mountain.
But unfortunately, none of the heavenly masters from Longhu Mountain came out to see him.
Xuanyuan Guoqi knew what this meant.
After thinking about his words, he said calmly: "I'm afraid Longhu Mountain is really hopeless... But if the Demon Sect is said to be uncontrollable, that's not necessarily true. You haven't noticed the expansion trajectory of the Demon Sect this time. What’s the mystery?”
Xuanyuan was stunned when he heard this: "Father is saying..."
"snort,"
Xuanyuan Guoqi puffed up his sleeves and made a "swish" sound, "From Chuzhou, to Hezhou and then to Jianzhou, the power of the Demon Cult has now spread to the three states. It seems that there are no taboos. But they have There is no crime in other areas, what does this mean?"
"What?"
Xuanyuan's respectful son followed up with a wink.
"It means they are afraid!"
Xuanyuan Guoqi emphasized his tone, "Now that the Central Plains has been unified, Emperor Wu has conquered the world with his city, and it's not the Demon Sect's turn to speak! They want to recreate the story of a hundred years ago, and they are even more wishful thinking!"
After deliberately fanning twice in a row, the Xuanyuan clan members present were all excited. They felt that the Demon Sect was nothing more than a declining paper tiger, and they could not wait to expose each other's true colors immediately.
Perhaps only after they left, and the cold wind on the snowy plain helped them regain their minds, could they realize that Xuanyuan Guoqi actually didn't say anything substantial.
After using chicken soup to drive away the others, Xuanyuan Guoqi left only his second son Xuanyuan Zongzong alone.
"Respect, this time we in Huishan may be in trouble, please leave now!"
"What?"
Looking at his father who was holding his wrist tightly and whispering, Xuanyuan Qingzong, who was still excited just now, looked confused, "Didn't you just say..."
"Yes, I just said that the Demon Cult cannot dominate the current world."
Xuanyuan Guoqi looked solemn and spoke quickly, "But I don't know how long it will take until those who can really punish them take action. By then our Xuanyuan family will be gone. Is there any point? I'm letting you go now. Leave a trace of blood for the family so that when the Demon Sect falls, we can retake Huishan!"
As the most mature and stable son of Xuanyuan Guoqi, Xuanyuan Qingqing did not engage in those love-making dramas about his mother-in-law and mother-in-law, such as "We want to go together" and "I won't leave if you don't leave." Xuanyuan Guoqi's words made it very clear that he was leaving a way for the family to revive.
So he just hesitated for a moment before accepting Lian's arrangement, and then asked: "What about you and the ancestor?"
"Two options,"
Up to now, Xuanyuan Guoqi has not hidden it from the only son who can inherit his mantle. "First, I will try my best to help my father recover from his injuries, and then try my best to delay the time. I want to take over my Xuanyuan family with those three demons who are worthy of the Vajra Realm." It’s a wishful thinking! If the Demon Lord doesn’t come out, we can even keep wasting it until someone with enough weight takes action. If the Demon Lord comes in person..."
At this point, he hesitated for a moment and lowered his voice: "We will try to surrender first. If everything goes well, it shouldn't be a problem to be a deputy leader with my father's strength. Even a bad father can be a demon." Dang Dang.”
Xuanyuan respected: "???"
At first, he had some tragic emotions in his heart, but the further he listened, the more something was wrong. After hearing the last sentence, he finally couldn't stand it anymore and looked at his father with a question mark on his face.
What's the meaning? You are all surrendering to the Demon Cult, so why are you asking me to leave? Isn’t it good for the family to be neat and tidy?
Xuanyuan Guoqi understood his doubts and explained: "Joining the Demon Cult is, after all, a risky and expedient measure. If things go wrong and the Demon Lord hates us for being enemies with him, there will probably be no one on this Huishan Mountain." People can be spared. By then, you will be the family’s last hope..."
After a heart-to-heart talk between father and son, Xuanyuan respectfully went to pack his luggage.
And Xuanyuan Guoqi also began to be busy with the matter of "healing the ancestor's wounds".
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The buildings on Guniu Dagang are very particular, with strict hierarchies and complicated rules. For example, the back courtyard where the Changfang Sect is located is even though it is small, it has all the internal organs. In addition to a banquet living room facing the front, there is a patio in the front, a garden in the back, and east and west wing rooms.
In the courtyard, there is a large glazed vat half as tall as a man, which holds thousands of kilograms of water. There are eight or nine lotus plants planted there, standing tall and graceful, with roots visible. There are also more than a dozen plump red carps swimming among them.
A woman in gorgeous palace clothes stood in front of the glazed fish tank, holding a small porcelain bowl and throwing bait into the tank, attracting the red carp to swim happily. She had a graceful posture and a lazy expression, and was accompanied by a man beside her. The girl in purple clothes has a strong resemblance to the woman between her heroic brows.
Just when mother and daughter were enjoying a rare moment of peace, a sigh suddenly came from outside the door.
Xuanyuan Qingfeng turned around and said, "Grandpa?"
She was a little curious as to why Xuanyuan Guoqi, who had just ended the meeting, appeared in her yard.
A hint of guilt flashed across Xuanyuan Guoqi's expression, but it quickly disappeared. He looked at the graceful Xuanyuan Qingfeng and said, "Father wants to meet you, so come with me to Daxueping."
Xuanyuan Qingfeng didn't understand what the other party meant for a while, but the beautiful woman in palace clothes next to her was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. She could no longer maintain her cold and empty temperament, so she hugged her. The daughter panicked and said, "No!"
Seeing his mother like this, Xuanyuan Qingfeng, who was already smart, finally came to his senses and understood what he was about to face. He couldn't help but look sad, and his voice was like Du Juan crying blood: "Grandpa, why did our ancestors choose me for dual cultivation! Why? ?! And hasn’t the time come yet? He once promised..."
"Qingfeng..."
Xuanyuan Guoqi interrupted his granddaughter's bloody accusation, "This time it is for the fate of the entire family! Not only you, the ancestors also selected many people. Okay, don't make it so ugly, and let me order people to arrest you. Can’t do it?”
When Xuanyuan Qingfeng heard this, his body began to tremble more and more violently, and finally he collapsed completely on the ground, motionless. Her mother, on the other hand, used her body to protect her daughter from below, like an old hen protecting its young.
But it is a pity that in the face of Xuanyuan's national weapons, their struggles, resistance, and accusations were all in vain. In the end, they could only be packed up and sent to the snow flat where their ancestors were retreating.
This scene didn't just happen in the yard of the eldest grandson. In addition to Xuanyuan Zongzong's family records, it also included the legacy of the deceased Xuanyuan Jingxuan, as well as more wives and daughters of the descendants of the side branch, and even some of the guests' relatives. The wives and daughters were all taken to the snow-capped and spotless snow plain by people sent by Xuanyuan Guoqi.
Looking from a distance, it looks like a long snake crawling on it.
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A little further away, there was a sickly-looking man in a Confucian shirt. He was holding a yellowed book and murmuring: "It's too early, it's too early... If you could give me three more Years, no, two years..."
But even though he said this, his feet had already stepped towards the threshold, and his eyes were fixed on the highest point of Huishan.
Obviously, even though he felt that there was not enough time and preparation, he still decided to do something.
And just when he was about to cross the threshold, a strange joke suddenly sounded from the study behind him:
"Xuanyuan Jingcheng, are you interested in making a deal?"
