Many in the Northern Yan knew of the relationship between Chu Xiu and Taoist Wuyang.
It was Xiang Long who had sent Taoist Wuyang to the Subduing Martial Hall to keep Chu Xiu in check. In the end, Taoist Wuyang himself failed to live up to expectations and lost to Chu Xiu. The Subduing Martial Hall became Chu Xiu's domain, and the two sides became enemies.
No one could have imagined that Taoist Wuyang would be beaten into submission by Chu Xiu. Both sides even secretly cooperated once, and the so-called enmity was long gone.
So when Taoist Wuyang came to seek refuge, Xiang Chong's face was full of excitement. He directly grabbed Taoist Wuyang's hand and pulled him into the house, saying, "It is my honor that Taoist Wuyang is willing to help me. I have long heard of Taoist Wuyang's great name."
Although there were many people siding with Xiang Chong, they were all people from the Northern Yan Imperial Court.
These people were not actually siding with Xiang Chong. It could only be said that they recognized Xiang Chong's position as the Northern Yan Crown Prince and were expressing their goodwill to him.
If Xiang Long threw the position to someone else the next day, these people would immediately leave, just like Xiang Li.
This time, Taoist Wuyang came to seek refuge as a guest. He was one of them, so Xiang Chong's attitude towards him was naturally incomparably warm.
Taoist Wuyang's gloomy old face squeezed out a smile, saying, "Your Highness is too polite. To tell you the truth, this humble Taoist was originally working for His Majesty. Now that His Majesty has given the position to Your Highness, this humble Taoist should naturally turn to Your Highness. I'm afraid that His Majesty no longer needs this humble Taoist. "
Taoist Wuyang's meaning was that Xiang Long was about to die. He naturally had to find another backer, and Xiang Chong was an excellent choice.
Xiang Chong was very satisfied with this kind of blatant way of expressing his loyalty. He liked this kind of honest person.
"Taoist Wuyang, please rest well. I will arrange a welcoming banquet for you tonight."
After seeing Taoist Wuyang off, Xiang Chong's guest official, Lin Fengyu, who Chu Xiu had described as an old bull eating young grass, walked over and whispered, "Your Highness, this old Taoist of the Shadow Mountain Sect is not easy to deal with. You must be careful."
Lin Fengyu naturally did not see through Taoist Wuyang's weakness. He was only worried that his position would be affected by Taoist Wuyang.
He was Xiang Chong's guest official. In fact, he had been Xiang Chong's guest official even when Xiang Chong was the Thirteenth Prince.
Of course, this also proved how miserable he had been in the past. He could only be a follower of a prince who had been suppressed to the point of being in dire straits.
Although the Thirteenth Prince had become the Crown Prince, he still felt a sense of crisis. In his opinion, he was His Royal Highness's Guest Commander. After all, he was the first one to join His Royal Highness.
Of course, if it wasn't for Li Jiaodi, he wouldn't even be able to get his current position. He was just a Xiantian Stage martial artist and would probably have been kicked away by Xiang Chong long ago.
However, that was indeed the case. Now that Xiang Chong had kept him and given him a high position, it was also for Li Jiaodi's sake.
Lin Fengyu did not feel that he was living off a woman. In his eyes, he was repaying the debt of love from his ancestors.
Although in terms of age, Li Jiaodi could even be his great-grandmother, she was an expert in the True Fire Spirit Refinement Realm. According to the lifespan of someone in the True Fire Spirit Refinement Realm … Although she wasn't considered young, she wasn't too old either, right? Since it was the same with a blanket, Lin Fengyu did not feel wronged.
Xiang Chong waved his hand. "Don't worry. Father has used Taoist Wuyang for so many years, why can't I?
You don't know much about the background of the Shadow Mountain Faction. Their ancestors had once offended the Kunlun Demon Sect, and they were hated and targeted by the Dao Sect. In the pugilistic world, they are hated by everyone. Only the Northern Yan Kingdom can protect them.
Now that Father is ready to pass the throne to me, he naturally has to come and join me. "
At this point, Xiang Chong snorted coldly and said, "Chu Xiu is untactful, but his old rival is quite tactful.
People of the pugilistic world have their advantages. They will not participate in the struggle for fame and wealth in the court. Compared to other generals and nobles, they are easier to control.
In the past, Father worked with the Northern Yan pugilistic world. This is a good move. In the future, I can consider working with people of the pugilistic world. No, I should take in some people of the pugilistic world. "
Xiang Chong had always yearned for the pugilistic world. In the past, none of the Northern Yan royal family, nobles, military or civil officials joined him. This made Xiang Chong hate them. Even though they were now on his side, Xiang Chong still did not like them. Instead, he preferred to recruit people of the pugilistic world as his followers.
However, Xiang Chong had forgotten one thing. The people who formed the Northern Yan court were not people of the pugilistic world. It was the military, the Xiang royal family, nobles, and civil officials.
At the welcoming banquet that night, Taoist Wuyang began to crazily flatter Xiang Chong. Although his acting skills were not that great, he wore a gloomy expression most of the time, so no one could see any awkwardness.
Although Xiang Chong spoke modestly, he was actually quite pleased.
Right now, in the Crown Prince Palace, his subordinates were only Lin Fengyu and the others who had joined him. Their strength was limited. Even if they flattered him, he would not feel happy.
There was also Li Jiaodi. Although she joined the Crown Prince Palace because of Lin Fengyu, with her personality, it was already good enough that she did not offend Xiang Chong with her sharp tongue. How could she flatter him?
As for Kang Dongming, he was just a name to scare people. Although he was Xiang Chong's teacher in name, he had never spoken a word to Xiang Chong.
That was why Xiang Chong was very satisfied that a person of power and status like Taoist Wuyang was flattering him.
After three rounds of wine, Taoist Wuyang wiped his mouth and said, "Your Highness does not care about our identity as uncivilized people and is willing to accept us. This old Taoist is truly grateful. My Shadow Mountain Sect has experienced the fickleness of the world. The only ones who are willing to accept us are His Majesty and Your Highness. We will remember this kindness for generations to come. "
Xiang Chong waved his hand generously and said, "Don't say that, Taoist. Although I was born in a royal family, I have always yearned for the pugilistic world. Moreover, I have never cared about the sects of the pugilistic world. As long as you are under my command, you are one of us. Whatever you have done in the past, I will not ask, nor care. "
Taoist Wuyang was moved and immediately said, "Your Highness is indeed generous! Actually, there are many people like my Shadow Mountain Sect who are not accepted in the pugilistic world. Although these people are not weak, their lives in the pugilistic world are also very miserable. If Your Highness does not mind, this humble Taoist can act as a middleman for Your Highness and let them join the Crown Prince Palace. I only ask for Your Highness's protection. "
Xiang Chong's eyes immediately lit up. "Taoist, rest assured. Whether it is Taoism, Buddhism or Devil, as long as they are willing to join me, I will definitely treat them equally."
Xiang Chong did not expect that his acceptance of Taoist Wuyang would actually have the effect of buying a horse's bones with a thousand gold pieces.
Even if these people were villains or traitors of the sect, he did not care. As long as they were of use to him, it was fine.
A strange look appeared in Taoist Wuyang's eyes. After the banquet ended, he immediately had the disciples of the Shadow Mountain Sect secretly send the news to the Suppression Martial Hall.
At this moment, in the Suppression Martial Hall, Chu Xiu received the news from Taoist Wuyang and a sharp glint appeared in his eyes.
Things were going very smoothly. Chu Xiu had Taoist Wuyang join Xiang Chong's ranks not to do anything to Xiang Chong at the crucial moment, but to add a few more people to Xiang Chong's side.
Didn't you, Xiang Chong, want to strengthen your forces? Didn't you want the experts of the pugilistic world to join you? Chu Xiu was satisfied now.
The Northern Yan Imperial Court had never belonged to Xiang Long or Xiang Chong alone. If Xiang Chong followed Xiang Long's plan and waited patiently for a period of time, he would naturally be able to smoothly inherit the throne.
However, it was a pity that the desire for power could bring about great changes in a person. Xiang Chong had become the Crown Prince from a fallen prince, and he could not wait to show off. Therefore, Chu Xiu's first step was to make Xiang Chong and the Northern Yan Imperial Court, as well as all the Northern Yan forces, completely fall out with each other!
With Xiang Long around, no matter how much Xiang Chong went overboard, no one could say anything. However, once Xiang Long died, could a Crown Prince who was not recognized by any Northern Yan authorities inherit the throne? This was hard to say.
Mei Qinglian was by Chu Xiu's side, so she roughly understood Chu Xiu's plan. However, Mei Qinglian was still puzzled, "Who are you going to place beside Xiang Chong?
The Yinmo Clan won't work. Li Jiaodi is by Xiang Chong's side. If you place someone from the Yinmo Clan beside Xiang Chong, she will easily recognize them.
People from the Blue Dragon Society won't work either. Ordinary killers from the Blue Dragon Society can work, but they are too weak. As for the seven dragon heads, they are not unknown people, so it will be easy to find them. "
Chu Xiu smiled and said, "You forgot about a place. In Green Capital, there are many capable experts. Who can recognize them?"
Mei Qinglian's eyes suddenly lit up. She had really forgotten about this place.
Although the martial artists from Green Capital had stayed in that place for a lifetime, their strength was definitely not comparable to the martial artists of the same rank in the outside world. However, the weakest Real Pellet State was still Real Pellet State, and the weakest Real Fire Spirit Refinement State was still Real Fire Spirit Refinement State.
However, Mei Qinglian then frowned and said, "What about their identities?
If you only place one person beside Jin Chong, it will be fine. Just say that the other party is some hidden expert or something.
However, if you place several people beside Jin Chong, but none of them have any identity at the same time, as if they came out from a crack in a stone, everyone will be suspicious. "
Chu Xiu waved his hand and said, "The identity is simple. With Wind Sweeping Tower, do you still need to worry about the identity problem? Let Wind Sweeping Tower make up a random one. "
"But Wind Sweeping Tower will not listen to you so easily. Wind Sweeping Tower still has this bit of credibility. Forging identity information is taboo for Wind Sweeping Tower. No matter how much money you take out, Wind Sweeping Tower will not cross the bottom line."
Chu Xiu said indifferently, "Bottom line? There is no such thing as bottom line in this world. If you can't do it, it is because the benefits are not enough. If the benefits are enough, I will let Wind Sweeping Tower say that pigs can fly. Wind Sweeping Tower will also record the appearance of Flying Divine Pigs in their intelligence. "
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