Xiahou Yuanming said angrily, "You're really a pig brain, not as useful as your son! Jian 'er, tell your father about the importance of this! "
"Yes, grandfather!"
A young man behind Xiahou Cheng said worriedly, "Although this jade stele fell from the sky, it landed in the Burial Ground, so it should belong to the Burial Ground by right. The Burial Ground has always been known as the grave of an almighty. Over the countless years, many good things have been unearthed from within. Anyone who enters must have a permit issued by the Blood God Palace. At the same time, it is stipulated that all gains must be sold to the Blood God Palace first. This jade stele was secretly brought out by Second Uncle. If the Blood God Palace's people learn about it, our Xiahou Family will be in trouble! "
Another man, Xiahou Ye, said bitterly, "I was also momentarily greedy. I didn't think it would be a ninth tier profound artifact. If I had known earlier, I would have directly given it to the Blood God Palace, and there wouldn't be this matter now."
"On what basis?"
Xiahou Cheng snorted and said, "The Blood God Palace is only relying on the Burial Ground's fat job to grow. That Burial Ground belongs to the entire East Domain. On what basis does the Blood God Palace set up rules and regulations? I really don't like it!"
"You pig head!"
Xiahou Yuanming was furious and said angrily, "How did I give birth to a pig head like you! The Blood God Palace guarding the Burial Ground was decided by Scarlet Moon City at the East Domain Alliance Conference! If you don't like them, you will at most scold a few words. If they don't like you, they will destroy you in minutes! "
Xiahou Ye said, "Big Brother, the only way now is to wait for Lord Sun Renhao of Myriad Treasure Tower to purchase it secretly. There won't be a second merchant association in the entire Fucheng who dares to accept this business. And if Myriad Treasure Tower accepts to give us resources, it will be of great help to our future development. As long as we can survive today, this jade stele will not be in our hands anymore. Even if the Blood God Palace discovers something, without any evidence, they can't do anything to us. "
"Humph, I really don't know what you guys are thinking. A perfectly good ninth tier profound artifact. Father, you yearn to have a treasure even in your dreams. Now, you actually want to dispose of it in secret! I thought that after Father obtained this item, you would go into seclusion to refine it and become the second powerhouse in Fufeng City to possess a ninth tier profound artifact, contending with the Zu Family! "
Xiahou Cheng always felt that everyone was overthinking things and being overly sensitive. It was completely unnecessary.
Xiahou Yuanming snorted, "It's true that I want a Ninth Tier Profound Artifact, but not at the cost of my family's fate! After dealing with this item, the benefits obtained from the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower, coupled with some of the family's savings, would be enough to go to the Deity Transformation Sea to purchase one! Cheng 'er, you don't have to show up at tonight's banquet. Take the experts and guard this place well. Don't let anything happen to this jade tablet! "
This jade tablet seemed to have an extremely strong restriction placed on it, making it impossible for him to store it in his storage ring. This caused Xiahou Yuanming to feel extremely vexed, so he could only place it in his mansion's treasury and have his strongest son guard it.
"Don't worry, Father. As long as the person lives, the monument lives! "
Xiahou Cheng replied in a low voice. Although he was not very shrewd, he was the second most powerful person in the Xiahou Clan, a peak Martial Honor. In the entire Fufeng City, there were not more than five people who could defeat him.
"Hmm, I'm more at ease with you guarding him. The two of you, follow me to the banquet. "
After Xiahou Yuanming finished talking, he turned around and brought Xiahou Jian and Xiahou Ye to leave. Xiahou Cheng carefully inspected the surroundings of the treasury, setting up layer after layer of restrictions. Following that, he arranged large numbers of experts all around, lying in ambush everywhere. He himself directly sat cross-legged in front of the treasury, closed his eyes, and started cultivating.
Xiahou Yuanming had just arrived at the front banquet hall when a steward hurriedly ran up through the crowd.
Xiahou Yuanming frowned and said, "Why are you so flustered? Don't lose decorum in front of the guests!"
That steward had an incomparably anxious look and directly went forward to whisper a few words by his ear. Xiahou Yuanming's expression suddenly changed drastically, becoming extremely ugly.
Xiahou Ye and Xiahou Jian did not understand what was going on and hurriedly said, "What's wrong, old sir?"
Xiahou Yuanming's face was livid as he said solemnly, "Just now, the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower sent a message, saying that something happened to the merchant alliance. Lord Sun Renhao already activated the teleportation grand array to head to the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower's headquarters just now."
"What? Then what should we do? "
Xiahou Ye said in shock, "Don't know when he can return this time either. The merchant alliance is fine. What situation can there be that requires him, this branch's shopkeeper, to be recalled too? Could it be that he suddenly went back on his word and deliberately found an excuse? "
Xiahou Yuanming shook his head and said, "I understand Sun Renhao this person. He's absolutely not this kind of person who goes back on his word. Moreover, with their Ten Thousand Treasure Tower's strength, eating a Tier 9 profound artifact is also nothing difficult. It should really be a situation. This time, it's really troublesome. The jade stele is in our hands, no idea how long it can be kept secret either. "
He was just worrying when he heard a long laugh coming from outside. A mocking voice said, "Brother Yuanming, marrying a concubine is even younger than your grandson. Really congratulations!"
Xiahou Yuanming's expression changed, a trace of killing intent flashing across his eyes. He forcefully squeezed out a smile and went out to welcome, saying coldly, "So, it's Brother Huanshui. I heard that you got a son this year, even younger than your great-grandson by two years. Two little friends can play together happily. Congratulations to you too."
A streak of light flashed past outside the door. Two Xiahou Family guards landed directly in the courtyard before they could stop in time. There were actually as many as over a dozen people.
Xiahou Yuanming was startled inwardly, but his expression did not change as he said with a smile, "Turns out that Brother Leming came together too. Please come inside, please come inside!"
The two people were precisely the family heads of Fufeng City's other two major factions, Zu Huanshui and Zhangsun Leming. They actually came together. Their expressions were not that joyous, greatly contrasting with the surrounding atmosphere.
Zhangsun Leming said coolly, "Brother Yuanming, although we're also here to drink and congratulate this time, the main goal isn't to drink."
"Oh? Could it be that the two of you came to find me to play chess and drink tea? It's a pity that today is this one's day of double happiness and I'm not free to accompany. "
Xiahou Yuanming did not bat an eyelid and made an unwelcome hand gesture, meaning to directly send the guests off.
Zu Huanshui said with a cold smile, "Brother Yuanming, stop pretending! Hand over the thing obediently. I don't wish for that 16-year-old sister-in-law to become a widow before she even consummates her marriage! "
Xiahou Yuanming flew into a rage and roared, "Zu Huanshui, today is this one's day of double happiness. Isn't your mouth a little too cheap?!"
Zu Huanshui said mockingly, "I won't beat around the bush with you either. Hand over the Tier 9 profound artifact you obtained from the Burial Grounds. Then we'll accompany you to drink a few mouthfuls of wine today. Otherwise, this banquet of yours really can't be held."
"Great, so the two of you joined hands to find trouble!"
The aura on Xiahou Yuanming's body rose as Emperor Wu's pressure spread out. Everyone's faces changed drastically as they retreated backwards desperately.
Zhangsun Leming said coldly, "Brother Yuanming, I advise you to be smarter. Blindly feigning ignorance is useless. If we don't have conclusive evidence, it's also impossible for us to come here so boldly. "
Xiahou Yuanming's heart stirred as he said coldly, "Alright, I'd like to see your so-called evidence. Hand it over!"
Zu Huanshui laughed coldly and said, "Xiahou Jian, come on out."
"What?!"
Everyone shuddered as their faces were filled with disbelief.
Xiahou Yuanming and Xiahou Ye were also dumbfounded as they watched Xiahou Jian walk out from the crowd and stand before Zu Huanshui with a smile.
"You … Jian 'er … What … What's going on?"
Xiahou Yuanming was completely dumbfounded as he felt his heart sink. He could not understand or understand Xiahou Jian's betrayal at all.
Xiahou Jian laughed coldly and said, "What's going on? You have to ask yourself about this! "
"Jian 'er, were you coerced by them?" Xiahou Ye's eyes were also filled with disbelief as he hurriedly asked.
"Coerced? No one coerced me! "
Xiahou Jian said coldly, "I was the one who sought them out to cooperate. It was all my own will!"
Everyone in the Xiahou family was dumbfounded. Xiahou Jian was the most valued eldest grandson of the family and his future was limitless. There was absolutely no possibility of him betraying them.
Xiahou Ye said furiously, "You little b * stard! Why? Give Second Uncle a reason! "
"Reason?"
Xiahou Jian pointed at Xiahou Yuanming and said coldly, "The reason is – You've lived for too long! You're already a hundred years old and you still hold on to the position of Patriarch. You're now Emperor Wu and can live for at least another hundred years! A hundred years! From what I can see, you won't give up your position until you're dead. Then when will it be my turn?! "
Xiahou Jian became more agitated as he spoke and seemed to be roaring, "My father is already a peak Martial Honor and breaking through to Emperor Wu is just around the corner! When you die in a hundred years, my father will be Patriarch for another hundred years. Wouldn't it be two hundred years before it's my turn? Heavens! Two hundred years, can I live that long?! Even if I'm lucky enough to break through to Emperor Wu, I'll be a dying man after living for two hundred years. What's the point of being Patriarch then? Old man, have you ever thought about how I feel?! "
Xiahou Yuanming was completely dumbfounded. Looking at that cold smile on Xiahou Jian's face, he finally accepted this reality. His heart was as cold as ice, but he couldn't be enraged. He had to calm down. If this matter was blown up and the Blood God's Palace found out, the Xiahou family would be in danger.
"Haha, well said!"
Zu Huanshui laughed, "Brother Yuanming, you should've given up your position long ago with such a talented junior. You've monopolized the position of Patriarch all by yourself and completely disregarded the feelings of others. You've finally tasted the consequences today, haha!"
Xiahou Yuanming looked at his grandson in despair and said sadly, "Even if I die, or Cheng 'er dies, will the position of Patriarch fall to you? Do you think these two tigers and wolves will help you get the position? Their ambition is to devour our Xiahou family! "
Zu Huanshui laughed and said, "Haha, who said that? We admire youthfulness like you the most. We'll definitely nurture you well in the future. Tell them about the jade stele now and let this old man deny it."
Xiahou Jian nodded and said, "That jade stele was brought by my second uncle from the Burial Ground. It's now hidden in the Xiahou family's treasury. The old man wanted to hand it over to Sun Renhao of the Thousand Treasure Pagoda to take away tonight, but unfortunately, Sun Renhao couldn't make it at the last minute."
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