"Zhong Yu, Zhong She, and Zhong Cheng. I still have three younger brothers!" Zhong Tian said emotionally.
"Big brother, we're all family. There's no need to be like this. We're brothers with big brother, and we're father and son with godfather. If we can share happiness, we can naturally share trials and tribulations. True friends are revealed in adversity, and true friends are revealed in adversity. No matter what, we're brothers, "said the fat man.
"It's just as Zhong Yu said. To have my father and all of you in the end, that's enough for me, Zhong She." The middle-aged man nodded.
In the end, Zhong Zheng, who was the youngest, said with a serious face, "That year, I was six years old. Although my memory is very vague, I know that after my birth father died, my mother was taken by a servant. Unable to bear the humiliation, she slammed her head against a wall and died. Her corpse was even left in the wilderness. When I was being bullied and beaten by a servant, it was my adoptive father who saved me. Out of anger, my adoptive father chased the servant for thousands of miles and captured the servant for me. He then buried my mother and father together. From that moment on, my life belonged to godfather. In life, I'm a member of the Zhong Residence. In death, I'm a ghost of the Zhong Residence. "
Zhong Cheng didn't say how deep his feelings for Zhong Shan were, but these simple memories were the most convincing. Zhong Tian couldn't help but nod.
"You should go back and rest. If the army doesn't attack the city, there's no need to worry too much. We'll wait for godfather to wake up, and then we'll discuss further," said Zhong Tian.
"Mm." The three of them nodded. They all left.
As his three brothers left, Zhong Tian's eyes narrowed. Although he wasn't as astute as Zhong Shan, Zhong Tian's sharp senses allowed him to sense that someone was lying.
That night, a large number of arrows suddenly shot into Xuancheng City. The arrows were aimless, shooting in all directions.
Yilan Hall was brightly lit. Zhong Tian held a piece of cloth in his hand. On the table next to him was an arrow.
The words written on the cloth were:
"By the will of the Heavens, the Emperor decrees that Zhong Shan has disdained the Imperial Court and established himself with an army, defending the city as a king. Despite repeated persuasions, he has refused to change. In the long run, the country will no longer be a country, and the monarch will no longer be a monarch. The evil thief Zhong Shan has thrown the Imperial Court into chaos. Sui Zhen led an army of eight hundred thousand, personally led the army into battle, annihilated the Zhong Bandits, and returned the world to a clear and bright state. But I declared to the common people of the city, the people of Daegun Province, Zhen feared that the army would plunge the people into a terrible situation. They surrounded the city but did not attack, allowing the people to leave the city. Between life and death, swords and blades flashed. Eight hundred thousand soldiers entered Xuancheng. In the land of Xuancheng, no matter if it was people, animals, or even buildings, they would no longer exist. Before the war began, all losses suffered by those who left the city would be refunded by the imperial court. Anyone who could take down Zhong Shan's head would be rewarded with ten thousand gold and be conferred the title of Marquis. Once the war starts, those who don't leave the city will be regarded as Zhong Shan's accomplices and punished for treason. "
Looking at the arrow book that was shot into the city, Zhong Tian sneered: "Good, good, good writing."
"Uncle." Outside the hall, Inglan immediately walked in. There was a trace of anxiety on her face, but there was also a trace of relief.
"How is it?" Zhong Tian put down the arrow book in his hand and asked.
"Yes, just as we guessed, there is indeed a traitor among the uncles. That Zhong Jin, when he left the city, he was very high-profile, as if he wanted to let the people of the city know. Even he, the adopted son of the Zhong Residence, was disappointed in the Zhong Residence and went out of the city to surrender. When he reached the city gate, I stopped him and brought him back to the Zhong Residence. I just interrogated him." Inglan said with a trace of surprise in her eyes.
"How did the interrogation go?" Zhong Tian asked.
"I interrogated him, of course there was no problem. I didn't expect that this Zhong Jin was actually a legitimate son of the Qian Clan. The Qian Clan is really generous. When Zhong Jin was four years old, the Qian Clan already had plans to take over the Zhong Residence. They sent this legitimate son to cause trouble in the Zhong Residence. It's just that granduncle's arrangement of family power is very special, so he has endured until now." Inglan sighed.
Hearing Inglan's words, Zhong Tian nodded. This also explained why Zhong Jin was so noisy before.
"There's more." Inglan suddenly frowned.
"What else?" Zhong Tian asked doubtfully.
"According to his confession, Zhong Yu is a legitimate son of the Zhao Clan. Just like him, he also planned to sneak into the Zhong Residence." Inglan said.
Hearing Inglan's words, Zhong Tian gently picked up a cup of tea and took a sip. After a moment of silence. Was Zhong Yu really going to endure until the end?
"Steward, call Zhong Yu, Zhong She, and Zhong Cheng over." Zhong Tian put down his teacup and angrily said.
"Yes." A steward outside the door replied.
"Wait!" Zhong Tian suddenly shouted at the steward.
He began to pace back and forth in the hall.
After thinking for a moment, Zhong Tian said, "There's no need to notify them. Find their close subordinates and leak the news that Inglan has captured Zhong Jin. Also, tell them that there are similar people among the young masters. As for Zhong Jin, because I agreed to it, let him out of the city as well. Don't mention Zhong Yu. Just tell them that there are still spies among the young masters. I'm doing my best to investigate. If they're found, they'll be killed. Don't leave any future troubles. "
"Yes." The steward immediately replied.
"Uncle, are you going to drive out all the spies?" Inglan asked.
"Yes, there's no time to investigate. I also don't want to investigate. Even if we find out, what can we do? It's better to just drive them out of the city. "Zhong Tian shook his head and sighed.
His three younger brothers were about to disappear again.
That night, Zhong Tian and Inglan sat in Yilan Hall.
Finally, at daybreak, a person who looked like a butler came to report.
"Young Master, Young Miss, Zhong Jin has been sent out of the city. Young Master Zhong Yu and Young Master Zhong She also secretly left the city this morning under the pretext of visiting the city." The steward respectfully reported.
Zhong Tian was silent for a moment. He sighed lightly and said, "Remember, the people who left the city are no longer the young masters of the Zhong family. The only young masters of the Zhong family are Zhong Cheng and me."
"Yes." The steward nodded.
"Let Zhong Cheng come here to discuss how to pacify the city and resist the army." Zhong Tian said.
"Yes." The steward nodded and walked out.
Xuan City, south of the city, in a large camp.
At this moment, the people who had betrayed Zhong Shan from the Zhong Clan were all detained in this camp. There were a total of 18 people. The other four, including Zhong Jin, Zhong Yu, and Zhong She, stood with the four great clans. After all, they were originally from the four great clans.
In the camp, other than the Old Ancestor of the Su family, the other Connate Experts stepped into the camp.
Looking at the eighteen cowering people, the emperor said,
"If they can even betray their father, how can they be of use to us in the future? Will they betray us? Moreover, Zhong Shan may have deliberately arranged for them to betray us. "Emperor Su Zhengde frowned and said.
The others nodded in agreement.
"Your Majesty, we are innocent. Didn't you say that as long as we surrender, we will let bygones be bygones?"
"Your Majesty, please spare our lives. We have nothing to do with Zhong Shan."
"Your Majesty, we have our own strengths. We can work for you and for Daegun Province."
Looking coldly at the group of people, Su Zhengde's lips curled into a cold smile.
Just as Su Zhengde was about to say something, the eunuch at the side bowed slightly to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty."
Turning his head to look at the eunuch, Su Zhengde frowned slightly, but there was not much arrogance on his face. "Eunuch Wei, what's the matter?"
Eunuch Wei's original name was Wei Taizhong. He was now the Chief Eunuch of Daegun Province. Although he was only a eunuch, he was a Connate Expert. He had served Su Zhengde since he was a child, so Su Zhengde did not underestimate him.
"I have told Your Majesty that before I entered the palace, I had an irreconcilable feud with Zhong Shan. Now that his adopted sons are here, I hope Your Majesty can let me deal with them." Eunuch Wei bowed and said respectfully.
Looking at Wei Taizhong, Su Zhengde nodded and looked at the four families. None of them cared.
"Very well, I will leave them to you." Su Zhengde nodded.
"Many thanks, Your Majesty." Wei Taizhong said expressionlessly.
"Good. Everyone, let's go. Let's go listen to the news your spies have brought back." Su Zhengde said.
"Alright." Everyone nodded. Having the latest news would be of great help in taking down Xuancheng.
Once they left, the old eunuch Wei Taizhong narrowed his eyes and looked at them. With a wave of his horsetail whisk, his body began to dance. In the blink of an eye, eighteen people had been killed.
He took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood from his hands. His vicious expression changed into a sigh. He muttered to himself, "These are your adopted sons? Since they have left the Zhong residence, they are no longer people of the Zhong residence. Although they have betrayed you, you definitely can't bear to kill them. Then let me be the evil one. "
Within the Zhong residence, the hidden body Zhong Shan was in seclusion in a dark environment.
Three days ago, when Zhong Shan had been unconscious, the hidden body had suddenly scattered. But on the evening of the third day, a new body had slowly appeared in the darkness.
Zhong Shan, the hidden body Zhong Shan had once more condensed. He was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed.
At the same time, in the Kai Yang Sect, Zhong Shan was in the Waterlistening Pavilion. On Zhong Shan's bed.
The main body Zhong Shan slowly woke up from his unconscious state and gently opened his eyes.
In his blurry eyes, he saw five people. This was his own room in the Waterlistening Pavilion. Tian Ling 'er was holding onto his arm with a haggard expression. Tian Xingzi, Gu Mingzi, and Xuan Xinzi were all behind Tian Ling' er. Beside the three of them was a beautiful azure-robed woman. Zhong Shan had never seen her before, but she didn't seem very friendly to him.
"He's awake, he's awake. Zhong Shan is awake! "Tian Ling 'er immediately cried out in excitement, and tears of excitement burst out of her eyes.
Zhong Shan carefully looked at Tian Ling 'er. Seeing Tian Ling' er's haggard appearance, his heart that had been silent for many years trembled.
After Tian Ling 'er's excitement, her eyes closed and she fell down.
"Ling 'er!" The azure-robed woman immediately rushed forward and hugged the fallen Tian Ling' er.
Zhong Shan raised his hand and wanted to grab Tian Ling 'er, but his whole body was in excruciating pain and he couldn't move at all. Tian Ling 'er was also picked up by the azure-robed woman.
"Ling 'er is mentally and physically exhausted. She needs to rest. I'll take her back." Nie Qingqing said and immediately ran out without waiting for others to agree.
Zhong Shan saw that Tian Xingzi didn't stop her and secretly sighed in relief. Since Tian Xingzi had tacitly agreed, then Tian Ling 'er shouldn't be in danger.
Xuan Xinzi and Gu Mingzi also seemed to be worried about Tian Ling 'er. After Nie Qingqing carried Tian Ling' er away, they also left Zhong Shan's room. Only Tian Xingzi remained in front of Zhong Shan's bed.
"Sect Master, this disciple has failed you." Zhong Shan said with some difficulty.
"No, Ling 'er has already told me that you did very well. I also want to thank you for taking care of Ling' er. If it wasn't for you, who knows how many times Ling 'er would have died. Many thanks. "Tian Xingzi said with a serious expression.
In the past three days, Tian Ling 'er had also told them about some of the things that happened outside. Her experiences along the way really made everyone's heart jump. The ice poison didn't die, the Immortal Lustful, Mr Shi, General Lei Ting, the powerful emperor, the Eight Gate Golden Lock Formation, and the Thunder Scorpion Egg. No matter which one it was, they were all existences that could kill. Zhong Shan actually brought Tian Ling' er all the way through. Even he didn't dare to say that he could guarantee that Tian Ling 'er would be unharmed. However, Zhong Shan actually made it through with his weak cultivation.
Tian Xingzi thanked Zhong Shan sincerely. If it wasn't for Zhong Shan, Ling 'er really wouldn't have made it back that day.
"I'm afraid." Zhong Shan immediately said.
"No, I'm telling the truth. The lightning baptism this time made you suffer, but it also proved that your will is firm. Although it didn't change your foundation, it's not without benefits. You have to recuperate. When you fully recover, I'll take you as my disciple." Tian Xingzi said solemnly.
Hearing Tian Xingzi's promise, Zhong Shan was overjoyed and said excitedly, "Thank you, Sect Leader. No, thank you, Master."
Hearing Zhong Shan's words, Tian Xingzi nodded.
"Have a good rest. I'll go and see Ling 'er." Tian Xingzi said.
"Yes." Zhong Shan immediately replied.
Then Tian Xingzi hurried out to see how Ling 'er was. Zhong Shan, on the other hand, took a deep breath and sat up with his legs crossed with much difficulty. Although his whole body was in pain, with the precedent of the Devil Reshaping Technique, he could still bear it.
He looked into his body and found that his Genuine Qi was less than one-tenth of his peak, but it was purer. Even his Genuine Qi appeared to be in a misty state.
The fifth tier of the Xiantian Realm? Did he break through? Zhong Shan was surprised to feel the change in his Genuine Qi. The fifth tier was the peak of the Xiantian Genuine Qi. After enduring eight days of destruction, his Genuine Qi was actually tempered by the lightning.
After one more tier, he would be able to condense his Genuine Qi. At that time, his strength would take a new leap. Moreover, Zhong Shan also felt that there was a faint aura of lightning in his Genuine Qi.
It seemed that the saying was true. Although he didn't get the Thunder Flower, the harvest in front of him was not worse than the Thunder Flower.
The next step was to slowly heal his injuries and cultivate his Genuine Qi.
Zhong Shan woke up in his real body, and Zhong Shan in his invisible body had also completely recovered. After circulating his Genuine Qi in his body, he unexpectedly reached the fifth tier of the Xiantian Realm without any hindrance. After a day of consolidation, he found that he was still at the peak of the Xiantian Realm.
Taking a deep breath, Zhong Shan in his invisible body slowly stood up with a carefree smile. He slowly opened the door and walked out.
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