Suddenly receiving the 'loyalty' of so many powerhouses in the pugilistic world, Xiang Chong almost lost his composure.
This was a genuine True Fire Spirit Refinement State powerhouse and a Real Pellet State grandmaster, and each of them had an extraordinary background.
At this time, Lin Fengyu, who had been following behind Xiang Chong, said, "Your Royal Highness, although it is a good thing that so many people have joined us, isn't it a bit suspicious that so many people came all at once?"
Lin Fengyu was targeting Taoist Wuyang not because he saw something wrong with Taoist Wuyang, but purely because he wanted to fight for favor.
Taoist Wuyang snorted coldly, "Suspicious? What does a waste like you know? Are you doubting my friendship with them?
We are all in the same boat, and I have friendship with many powerhouses in the pugilistic world.
Now that Your Royal Highness is tolerant, I have found them all and let them have a place to stay. At the same time, I can also increase Your Royal Highness' strength. What's suspicious about that?
With your ant-like cultivation, you dare to talk nonsense here, are you looking for death? "
As soon as his voice fell, an evil chill suddenly surged around Taoist Wuyang, causing Lin Fengyu to shiver.
Taoist Wuyang was a martial arts grandmaster of the Real Pellet State, and he was one of the stronger ones.
Lin Fengyu, a low-level martial artist who had only reached the Innate Realm, couldn't even resist the opponent's momentum.
But at this time, Li Jiaodi saw someone scolding her man. She immediately frowned and waved her hand, suppressing Taoist Wuyang with a powerful aura.
"Looking for death? I want to see who is the one looking for death! Taoist Wuyang, when you were chased by the Hidden Demon lineage and Taoism like a stray dog, why didn't you show off your power to them? "
Seeing his two 'right-hand men' quarreling, Xiang Chong hurriedly began to mediate.
That's right, Xiang Chong had now regarded Taoist Wuyang as his right-hand man, even more so than Lin Fengyu.
Although Lin Fengyu was the first to join him, his strength and ability were limited. His only advantage was Li Jiaodi, so Xiang Chong wasn't worried that he would betray him.
Furthermore, Daoist Wuyang had already worked for his father for so many years. His strength and influence were both guaranteed. Now that he had even helped him recruit so many experts, he was even more important to him.
Of course, Xiang Chong was not completely stimulated by such a good thing and lost his mind.
Although Lin Fengyu's words were directed at Daoist Wuyang, his suspicions were reasonable.
Therefore, Xiang Chong sent someone to Wind Sweeping Tower to verify the identities of these people.
The reputation of Wind Sweeping Tower had already formed a subconscious in the entire Jianghu. Whenever there was a need to check this kind of information, they would definitely go to Wind Sweeping Tower.
Xiang Chong heaved a sigh of relief when he received the report from Wind Sweeping Tower and found that it was indeed similar to what Taoist Wuyang had said. At the same time, he valued Taoist Wuyang even more.
His subordinates could be said to be full of talents, but there weren't many who could really get things done.
Although Lin Fengyu could be considered a loyal person, his insight and knowledge were limited. Even with Li Jiaodi's support, he couldn't achieve much.
As for that cheap master of Kang Dongming, he had a reputation and strength, but for the time being, he could only be used to scare people. He was similarly useless.
As such, Xiang Chong also discovered that the truly capable and powerful person under him was Taoist Wuyang. If he didn't value him, who else could he value?
However, at this moment, Xiang Chong did not know that Taoist Wuyang, whom he valued, was in a secret stronghold of Subduing Martial Hall, reporting to Chu Xiu all the details of his subordinates.
Chu Xiu knocked on the table and said lightly, "If that's the case, does Xiang Chong value you very much?"
Taoist Wuyang said mockingly, "There isn't a single useful person under Xiang Chong's command. If he doesn't value me, who else could he value?"
Actually, Taoist Wuyang had the chance to betray Xiang Chong. He wasn't Chu Xiu's subordinate. They were just cooperating.
If he told Xiang Chong about Chu Xiu's plan to send him undercover, he would definitely be seen as a benefactor by Xiang Chong.
However, Taoist Wuyang didn't choose to do so because he was a little afraid of Chu Xiu.
This was not because he was afraid of being beaten by Chu Xiu, but because he realized that Chu Xiu had too many trump cards. In this Jianghu, there was probably no one who could truly see how many trump cards Chu Xiu had.
This time, Chu Xiu had brought out 2 Real Fire Spirit Refinement State and 6 Real Pellet State martial artists. This strength was enough to become a first-class sect in the outside world.
However, if these people didn't have fake identities, Taoist Wuyang wouldn't even recognize a single one of them. This was a little terrifying.
Although Taoist Wuyang always felt that these people were a little strange, their strength was there for all to see. God knew if Chu Xiu had other trump cards.
Therefore, the thought of betrayal only appeared in Taoist Wuyang's mind for a moment before it was completely thrown to the bottom of the valley.
Anyway, it seemed that Chu Xiu had a higher chance of winning, at least in his opinion.
"Official Chu, right now, I'm enough for Xiang Chong to pay attention to me. The people you sent have also become the core force that Xiang Chong relies on. What should I do next?"
Chu Xiu sent such a strong force to Xiang Chong. Taoist Wuyang didn't believe that Chu Xiu was just increasing Xiang Chong's strength and stabilizing his position.
Chu Xiu said in a deep voice, "It's very simple. Next, you just need to encourage Xiang Chong to gather the power in his hands."
"Power? What kind of power? "
Chu Xiu squinted his eyes and said, "Of course it's the power that he hasn't controlled before, such as the military, the five armies of the state, or the royal service hall, etc. You just need to encourage Xiang Chong to let him place the people I sent into these departments, then suppress the dissidents and fight for power. Do I still need to teach this kind of thing? "
Taoist Wuyang raised his eyebrows and subconsciously felt a chill in his heart.
Chu Xiu's move seemed to be to increase Xiang Chong's power, but it was actually very insidious. It was obviously to ruin Xiang Chong's reputation.
Xiang Chong was not the Emperor yet. Even if he did become the Emperor of the Northern Yan, such wanton plundering of the power of the various departments of the Northern Yan would arouse disgust and even enmity.
For example, the five armies of the state were the private property of the big shots in the military. All the experts in the five armies were almost all promoted from the bottom up.
The only exception among the five armies was Xiang Wu. He was a spy that Xiang Long had planted in the military.
But Xiang Wu was able to sit firmly in the position of the West-Ling Army's general because of his own strength. Secondly, although he was a member of the Northern Yan royal family, he actually grew up in the jianghu. Even though he was promoted by Xiang Long, Xiang Wu and the Northern Yan royal family were actually not on good terms, so the five armies of the state did not ostracize him too much.
But now, Chu Xiu wanted Xiang Chong to place people in their departments to fight for power. This would probably offend the military.
So Taoist Wuyang said hesitantly, "Would Xiang Chong dig his own grave like this? Lord Chu, forgive me for speaking bluntly, but I've been by Xiang Chong's side for a period of time. Although this person's temperament and ability aren't very high, he's not too stupid either. He should know the consequences of such a matter. "
Chu Xiu waved his hand and said, "Of course he knows, but he will still do it.
You should know what Xiang Chong was like in the early years.
None of those big shots in the military chose to side with him or help him. Instead, they all went to Xiang Li's side.
Having grown up in such an environment, Xiang Chong's attitude towards those people is not very good. Even if they all go to his side now, he still won't change his mind. As long as you bring it up at the right time, he won't refuse. "
Chu Xiu had a good eye for people, but when he first looked at Xiang Chong, he made some mistakes. Later on, he carefully studied Xiang Chong's mentality and more or less understood why the other had changed so much.
The desire for power could distort a person's heart. Xiang Chong was clearly such a person.
From feeling inferior to having nothing, to suddenly gaining everything, such a sudden change and distortion in mentality was something that few could withstand.
And because of this, Xiang Chong had not yet gotten used to his identity.
For a qualified monarch, the fickleness of human emotions was very normal. Although there were such things as burning stoves for cold stoves, when you were at your lowest point, others would not bet all their treasures on you.
If such a thing happened to a qualified monarch, he would definitely laugh it off. Others were loyal to power, and if he had power, he would naturally be able to obtain the loyalty of others. Such a thing was very normal.
But Xiang Chong still could not let go of the neglect and supercilious looks he had received in the past. Why would he worry about offending others?
Daoist Wuyang was still somewhat hesitant towards Chu Xiu's analysis. However, since he was now standing on Chu Xiu's side, being ambivalent was a great taboo. Therefore, he could only follow Chu Xiu's words and find an opportunity to incite Xiang Chong to make a move.
Several days later, after a banquet, Xiang Chong suddenly sought out Daoist Wuyang alone and asked, "Daoist, I am no longer considered weak, but for some reason, I still feel that I'm lacking something. Can you tell what I'm lacking?"
Daoist Wuyang sneered in his heart. What you lack now is cunning!
Xiang Long has already arranged everything. All you need to do is to obediently wait for Xiang Long's death and you'll be able to inherit the throne. Now, you're still stirring up trouble. If this isn't foolishness, then what is?
However, Xiang Chong's question gave Daoist Wuyang a chance.
He stroked his long beard and pondered for a moment. "Your Highness currently has both status and strength. Logically speaking, you don't lack anything. However, there is only one thing you lack, and there is no way to make it up for now. Therefore, it's best not to say it."
Xiang Chong hurriedly said, "Daoist, why are you still keeping me in suspense? What exactly do I lack? Tell me first, then I'll know if it can be made up for. "
Daoist Wuyang's face turned solemn as he said resolutely, "Power! Your Highness, what you lack now is power! "
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