Xuanwu's trembling hand reached into his left sleeve and took out a small cyan porcelain bottle. A look of surprise flashed in the eyes of the three of them. Bai Hu said in surprise, "Golden Rooster Breaks the Dawn? You, you really Don’t want to live anymore?!”
Suzaku's eyes were sparkling with tears, and he stopped talking.
Xuanwu didn't look at Baihu and Suzaku, but instead looked at Qinglong who was silent and gritted his teeth, "I know that the hatred between you and me can no longer be resolved. As long as I'm here, you can't really cooperate with me. The Mafia has gone through hundreds of years, the four major families have changed many times, and there have been painful lessons from many bloody battles. At this time, we can no longer follow the old path, because we can't afford to fight, and neither can the Jin Dynasty. Don't think You can just survive these few years and rebuild a strong army by instigating a civil war among the northern barbarians. Let me tell you, that is impossible."
Qinglong said in a deep voice, "I have said many times that our enemy now is the emperor and the small and medium-sized aristocratic families. If we don't arrange them clearly, your Northern Expedition will always be a dream."
Xuanwu shook his head, "The barbarians in the north are different from us. They are backed by the grassland and have new blood joining them. Their war will only produce a stronger overlord in the end, just like the Wuhu Rebellion, in which Shi Zhao established the country and unified the country." In the north, Shi Zhao collapsed, and the former Qin finally rose. Once the north is reunited, it will be more powerful and more terrifying than it is now. It is definitely not our blessing. If we don't take advantage of the good opportunity now to regain the lost territory, it will only be more difficult in the future. .”
Having said this, he looked up at Suzaku and said calmly, "Do you agree with what I say?"
Suzaku nodded, "I agree, but I still won't stand on your side, because we all have to plan for the family behind us. For us now, the Sima royal family who wants to regain the imperial power is the biggest enemy. The barbarians in the north can be let go first."
Xuanwu sighed, "I know that you value family more than country, that's why you chose this path. If I don't die, you will think that I will continue to stand on the side of the royal family and continue to fight with you. If even we The mafia is divided and fighting openly and secretly. Then the Jin Dynasty and our Han people will be completely destroyed. Since I can't eliminate you, I can only eliminate myself."
Qinglong gritted his teeth, "Xuanwu, you are ruthless enough to use this trick. Your death will give us peace of mind and ensure that the next Xuanwu you nominated takes your place, right?"
Xuanwu looked at Qinglong, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. "Yes, this is the rule of our mafia for hundreds of years. The predecessor has the right to appoint his successor and take over after his death. There is nothing wrong with it."
Bai Hu sighed, "I have finally convinced you. In order for your descendants to take over, I will even risk my own life. Is it just for this inheritance that you convened this meeting today?"
Xuanwu nodded, and finally looked at Suzaku, "You should have expected my choice a long time ago. I hope you will not betray the next Xuanwu like you betrayed me."
Suzaku said calmly, "We only represent the interests of our respective families. There is no such thing as betrayal. Mr. Xuanwu, we have worked together for so many years and have benefited a lot from your guidance, but this will not make me have to stand with your successor." The reason to be together is unless our interests are the same."
Xuanwu sighed, "One day, you will realize that only the interests of the country are guaranteed, and the interests of your family are guaranteed. When the day comes when Hu Qi rides his horse on the Yangtze River, it will be too late." He said Here, when I pressed a button on the table in front of me, I heard the sound of a "click" sound coming from the depths of the secret passage, and Xuanwu's voice became majestic and calm, "Come in."
A figure in black robes and a bronze butterfly mask, as slender as a ghost, came slowly and silently from the shadow of the secret passage. He walked until he was behind Xuanwu, then stopped and bowed slightly. , let out a rough voice that was neither gold nor iron, "I've seen you, sir."
Xuanwu stood up slowly, took off his Xuanwu mask, and exposed his wrinkled face in the air. No one would have thought that Xie An, the wind and god like jade, would age so quickly. The blood from his nostrils and corners of his mouth continued to flow, and the light in his eyes began to disappear.
Qinglong's face was as dark as water, he stood up and said to Xuanwu, "Your poison has taken effect. Go home and get together with your family for the last time."
Xuanwu suddenly looked up to the sky and smiled, "Go back? Go home? This is my home. I, I, Xie An, have fought for this home all my life. I, I once regarded you as my family, but, in the end, you , betrayed me in the end, did you see it? From now on, never, never trust others, there is no true love in this world!"
Behind the butterfly mask, tears glistened in his eyes, and the new Xuanwu nodded vigorously, "This junior will never forget your teachings."
Xuanwu stretched out his trembling hand forward and took off the butterfly mask. A familiar face appeared in front of everyone. Bai Hu was so shocked that he jumped up from the chair, "It's you?!"
Suzaku's teeth chattered. "Xie An, are you crazy? Why is it him?!"
Xie An smiled and put the mask on the new Xuanwu's face. The calm turtle mask was cold to everyone, and Xie An's laughter was still echoing in the hall, "I said, I said, even if I die, I will never die." I’m going to give you a big, big surprise, how about it, are you surprised or not? From today on, he will be the new Xuanwu. You, and your successors, will never get rid of him, haha Ha ha…………"
His laughter suddenly stopped, and he fell down and slumped in the big chair. His eyes were still wide open, but his skin quickly lost the last bit of its luster. Only his face was still hanging on the corners of his mouth. Bian's last sarcastic smile.
The hall fell into a dead silence. Qinglong walked to Xie An's side. A pair of extremely well-maintained hands with neatly manicured nails wiped Xie An's eyes, finally letting him close his eyes. He looked at the new Xuanwu , took off the mask, and at the same time, Suzaku and Baihu also took off the masks on their faces.
Xuanwu's (newly appointed) eyes slowly swept across the three faces without any surprise. That was because Xie An had already informed the three people of their identities and backgrounds, and his eyes finally stopped at Qinglong. He suddenly smiled slightly, bowed and saluted, "Master Qinglong, please take care of me."
The corners of Qinglong's mouth twitched, and he also laughed: "Black Hand Qiankun!"
The four hands were put together, and four deep voices also sounded at the same time, "Black Hand Qiankun."
