"As the saying goes, cause and effect are cyclical; in the end, everything has come back to haunt you."
"So, what do you think of my story? Not bad, right?"
Inside the hall, only Xu Xiao's story was being told.
He didn't embellish the story; he simply recounted the entire original storyline of Duan Yu from " Duan Yu -Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," including how Duan Yu eventually became the emperor of Dali.
Duan Yanqing was deeply moved, and he could barely hold onto the iron staff that was always by his side.
After a while, having calmed himself down, he slowly spoke:
"Thank you for your guidance, sir. I will go to Dali to see my child, regardless of whether he recognizes me or not."
"I am deeply grateful Duan Yanqing your great kindness. From now on, I will serve you at your command."
He didn't doubt the truthfulness of Xu Xiao's words; such a mysterious and unpredictable master had no reason to lie to him.
"Yes, go ahead. And while Duan Clan 're at it, tell the Gao Clan clans of Dali to submit as soon as possible, so I don't waste my time going there to kill them."
Duan Yanqing was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then bowed respectfully and left.
Xu Xiao didn't care what the other party thought. In any case, only one voice could be allowed in this world, and this was his planned backyard.
Although Duan Yu had a semi-mentor-student relationship with him, how could he tolerate someone else snoring beside his bed?
At most, after conquering Dali, they could simply grant the Duan Clan family a noble title, allowing them to enjoy wealth and luxury.
As for the question some people might ask, why did Xu Xiao let Duan Yanqing go?
Xu Xiao only promised to tell Duan Yanqing the truth, not to let him go, so why did he do this?
The answer is, I like it. Xu Xiao is someone who acts based on his own preferences.
Duan Yanqing had neither provoked him nor was keeping him around useful.
Since the Northern Darkness True Qi within Xu Xiao's body stopped increasing after reaching two Jiazi (60 years), he has temporarily slowed down his pace of absorbing the Internal Energy of others.
Xu Xiao's ego is purely driven by self-interest; he would not kill for the sake of killing.
In his view, someone who can't even control their own emotions and kills indiscriminately is completely insane.
Even ordinary people are eliminated because the other party committed a death wish, not because they were simply wiped out.
Xu Xiao kills people for only two reasons: either you've offended him, or he wants to kill you.
Not long after Duan Yanqing left, an announcement came from outside, and Xu Xiao then met with his two returning subordinates, and also met with Ding Chunqiu.
Xu Xiao wasn't very interested in Ding Chunqiu; aside from poisoning, the guy didn't have many other notable qualities.
Pinxing is a despicable person, there is no need to accept him at all. His only purpose is to give him as a gift to Wuyazi to boost the latter's favorability.
Initially, Xu Xiao coveted the Northern Darkness True Qi that the other party possessed for over 70 years, but now he was more interested in understanding the principles of the Carefree Sect's martial arts.
This was also the advice that the old Xuanxiao gave to Xu Xiao.
Xu Xiao's internal Internal Energy was unprecedented and unmatched for two cycles of sixty years, but he had never truly studied the martial arts of the Carefree Sect.
This is a very inappropriate thing to do. Even if Xu Xiao only uses Internal Energy as a means to nourish his body and prolong his life, he should still study it properly.
Xu Xiao readily agreed. If he could get some information from Wu Wuyazi about why the Northern Darkness Divine Art had stopped growing after two Jiazi cycles, it would be a valuable gain for him.
Early the next morning, the Martial Command Office's team headed towards the Deaf-Mute Valley of Mount Leigu, arriving just before noon.
In this godforsaken place, a group of people suddenly barged in, startling the original owner.
When Mr. Congbian Su Xinghe saw such a grand procession arriving, he was completely bewildered as to what was happening.
His instinct was to run, but considering that his master was still hiding in the Yamanaka, he could only stand there woodenly.
Those who come here are not friendly; those who are friendly do not come. Just by looking at this group, you can tell they are not to be trifled with.
In ancient times, it was believed that a teacher for a day is a father for life. Master Wuyazi was crippled and hiding in the Yamanaka, unable to escape. How could the two daughters abandon their parents and flee far away?
Fortunately, thanks to Xu Xiao's instructions, this visit was intended to be amicable, and they did not resort to violence.
Wu 1 stepped forward and replaced Xu Xiao to complete the meeting:
"I am Wu 1 of the Martial Command Office. May I ask if you are the Mr. Congbian. Su Xinghe?"
"Indeed, may I ask what brings you here, esteemed guest?" Su Xinghe felt uneasy, a sense of foreboding creeping over him.
These people were most likely not looking for him, but who knew that his master Wuyazi, was here?
"My family learned by chance that your esteemed master, Wuyazi, was in this valley, so they came to pay him a visit." Wu 1 cupped his hands in greeting and looked directly at the other party.
'really!'
Su Xinghe's heart skipped a beat, but he continued to lie without changing his expression:
"Honored guest, you misunderstand. My master was attacked by a traitor decades ago and subsequently succumbed to his injuries."
"The news your master is referring to is probably just rumors circulating in the streets, I wonder..."
"Mr. Su!" Wu 1 interrupted Su Xinghe's conversation directly, coldly looking at the other party, "Let's not beat around the bush. Since my master said that Senior Wuyazi is here, then he must be here."
"We've come with sincerity, so please take a look at the gifts first, Mr. Su."
"Bring it up."
As soon as Wu 1 gave the order, Ding Chunqiu, who was bound with cowhide, was quickly carried up by several soldiers.
In just one night, he aged considerably. Xu Xiao had completely drained his internal Internal Energy, and his limbs were crippled, leaving him a complete cripple.
It's you! Ding Chunqiu!
Enemies meeting are bound to be filled with hatred.
The moment Su Xinghe saw Chunqiu, his hair stood on end in fury, and he was enraged.
He raised his hand to strike, but Wu 1 blocked it with his sword sheath.
"Mr. Su, this is a gift for Senior Wuyazi, it's probably not your place to handle it, is it?"
Wu 1 smiled faintly, then slowly raised the hand that had knocked Su Xinghe down, using only brute force.
Su Xinghe also came to his senses; he had been blinded by hatred and almost acted impulsively.
However, since the other side has even captured Ding Chunqiu and knows that Wuyazi is hiding here, it seems that they will not be able to get away with it today.
"Well!"
With a deep sigh, Su Xinghe spoke:
"I don't know where your master got this information, but since you've brought Ding Chunqiu, that traitor who betrayed his master, I'm sure he'll be willing to meet him."
"Please wait a moment, I will go and report this."
After saying that, Su Xinghe stared at Ding Chunqiu for a while, then walked to the cliff not far away and whispered to himself.
Seeing this, Wu 1 summoned a servant and said, "Go and inform the master that the matter is settled and you may come in."
The approach of "courtesy first, then force" went smoothly.