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After the old man left, Butterfly Flower looked around at the furnishings in the study. However, she did not dare to move. Who knew if there were any restrictions here? It would not be a good thing if they were triggered.
There were some places where there was no need to explain things to make people behave themselves!
Even though she was a member of the Kou family, she was not under the command of Kou Mian, the Third Master. This was the first time she had come to the legendary Heavenly King's residence. Naturally, it was also the first time she had come to the Third Master's residence. She did not know why the Third Master was looking for her.
The Heavenly King's residence could not possibly be kept in the dark about what was happening outside. If they wanted to know, they would need someone to scout for information. Therefore, it was impossible for them to not have any spies. The other great families were the same. This was also the key to the families being able to accurately pinpoint the location of the fugitives during the assessment.
However, it was not good to expose these spies to the public. Therefore, even if everyone knew where the fugitives were hiding, no one would say anything. Otherwise, it would be exposing themselves. Some things were fine as long as they were kept in the dark. Not only would they bring trouble to themselves, they would also embarrass the Heavenly Court. For example, should the Heavenly Court deal with someone like Heavenly King Kou? If they had to deal with him, the others would do the same. Should the Heavenly Court deal with them as well?
Butterfly Flower was one of Heavenly King Kou's spies. She had already exposed herself to Miao Yi and the others. The Butterfly Pawnshop had already closed. Someone else would take over her business on Survival Planet. In short, she would have to change her identity and move on …
Three Roots Hall!
In the surrounding gardens, the immortal herbs and flowers competed with each other. Everything was shrouded in a faint mist. It was a beautiful sight to behold. However, Kou Wenhuang, who was standing at the bottom of the stairs, had no time to admire them. His eyes were a little out of focus as he stared blankly at the three intimidating words' Three Roots Hall 'on the plaque.
He had heard his father mention that these three words were personally written by his grandfather in front of his three sons, referring to his three sons. That was why it was called Three Roots Hall.
Usually, he could enter and exit this place. He would come here whenever he needed to withdraw resources. However, this time, his father, Kou Qin, had him wait outside and not let him in. Only he himself knew the meaning and taste of it.
He and Kou Wenlan had come back almost at the same time, but Kou Wenlan's cultivation was inferior to his, so he had arrived before her.
The sound of footsteps brought him back to his senses. Two middle-aged men with similar appearances walked out from under the plaque. Both of them had extraordinary appearances, short beards, and similarly imposing appearances. At first glance, one could tell that they were brothers.
As the two walked down the stairs, Kou Wenhuang hurriedly cupped his hands and bowed. "Father, Third Uncle!"
"Mm!" Kou Mian nodded and patted him on the shoulder. He sighed. "There's still a chance!"
Without another word, he walked away. He didn't want to disturb the father and son, as he knew that they were in a bad mood.
However, he didn't notice that Kou Wenhuang's face instantly turned pale.
"Let's go!" Kou Qin called out to his son. Kou Wenhuang lowered his head and followed behind.
Even after returning to his own garden and entering his own hall, Kou Wenhuang was still somewhat unwilling to give up and asked, "Father, what does Eldest Uncle mean?"
Sitting down, Kou Qin glanced at him and said faintly, "In the future, don't enter the Third Hall without permission. Your Eldest Uncle has a lot of things to deal with. Unlike me and your Third Uncle, who have nothing to do, don't disturb him so easily. "
Kou Wenhuang naturally understood what he meant. He immediately revealed a look of grief and indignation. "Why? What did I do wrong? At least I got second place, which is higher than the other families. I didn't embarrass the Kou Family. Why do you deny me so easily? "
Kou Qin asked in return, "Then do you think it's fair to reject Wenlan, who got first place, out of the Third Hall?"
Kou Wenhuang replied, "That's just his luck. It's his subordinates who got lucky!"
Kou Qin said in a low voice, "He only has two or three subordinates. You can say that he was lucky to get four criminals at the beginning, so he gave them to you! Could it be that he was lucky again under the watchful eyes of the crowd? What was placed in front of everyone? If he could get it, why couldn't you? Could it be that luck is always with him? If luck is really with him, then you won't be able to win, so there's nothing to fight for! "
Kou Wenhuang said angrily, "Why didn't Sixth Brother say anything when he allowed his subordinates to kill my people? If I was as unscrupulous as him and let my subordinates kill his people, how could he have gotten first place? "
"Bastard!" Kou Qin slammed the table and stood up, glaring at him. "Do you think I'm blind? Do you think your grandfather and uncle don't know what you did in front of everyone? I know exactly what you did from Hipster's side! Do you know what your uncle said to me just now? Your uncle said that internal competition can be allowed in the Kou Family, but we can't ignore the brotherhood. If the Kou Family can't unite, then we won't need anyone else to do anything. We will destroy ourselves! If you can't understand the true meaning of the Third Hall, then don't ever step foot in the Third Hall! "
Kou Wenhuang didn't listen and shook his head in pain. "I don't understand. It's just a test, and we didn't do it ourselves. How can we judge our abilities based on that? Old Six just happens to have a capable subordinate under him! "
Kou Qin said sternly, "Then why don't you have any capable subordinates? Did you get more resources from the Kou Family, or did Wen Lan get more? Is there no one in the Kou Family that you can use? Don't tell me your uncle won't agree if you transfer a few capable subordinates to him? Does Wen Lan have the same qualifications as you? This means that you don't put your mind on the test and only know how to curry favor. Why did the Heavenly Court attack the test? It's to make people like you show their true colors and reverse this trend! And Wen Lan seized the opportunity. This means that he's always prepared, this means that he's always working hard. Even the Celestial Emperor praised Wen Lan in front of your grandfather! "
"What kind of logic is that! He just happened to be able to become his ability? "Kou Wenhuang pointed outside." Don't you know what kind of father Sixth Brother is? How can he be qualified to enter the Third Hall with his ladylike appearance? "
"Who told you that abilities are based on looks? Don't you know that Wen Lan defeated that Xiahou Family brat? "
"Even that good-for-nothing Xiahou Long Cheng, a pig can defeat him. How is that an ability?"
"He even took twenty percent of the Morality Goods Store's shares and increased the family's income. He didn't rely on his family's connections but his own ability to become the Great Commander. He won first place in the Celestial Court's assessment this time, first place. He won first place with just a few subordinates who were inferior to you in every aspect! How can you compare to him in any aspect? If this isn't called an ability, what is it? Is this the luck that you speak of? Your Third Uncle brought out Wen Lan's achievements in a dignified manner and argued for what was right. Even your grandfather couldn't say the word 'no'. Wen Lan had indeed brought out the results. The hard results were there, and no other verbal arguments could shake them! " After Kou Qin finished counting, he pointed at his nose and scolded, "Kou Wenhuang, listen to me clearly. 'Opportunities are for those who are prepared. Wen Lan is always prepared, so he can only make a move at the crucial moment. He is qualified to enter the Third Hall'. These are your grandfather's words! If you lose, you lose. Don't find excuses for yourself. If you don't even have this bit of breadth of mind … Then stop fighting as soon as possible. Otherwise, you'll be harming yourself! "
Kou Wenhuang was speechless. He knew that he couldn't change his ways. His spirit gradually became dispirited, and he lost his soul.
As a father, he naturally wouldn't keep scolding him. After waiting for both sides to calm down, Kou Qin sighed again. "Don't be discouraged. No matter what, you still got second place this time. At least you kept your position. Both hands are meat. The Kou Family won't recklessly decide the future of a family descendant. If you really think you're stronger than Wen Lan … Wen Lan can enter the Third Hall without using the family's resources. Why can't you do the same? If you can't do it, then what right do you have to say that you're stronger than Wen Lan? You still have what it takes to keep your position. You still have a chance. The rest is up to you. Father will give you plenty of support! "
Kou Wenhuang asked blankly, "Is Wen Lan going to be promoted?"
Kou Qin calmly said, "He's still looking for a position in the Main Town that's more suitable for his development. Your Eldest Uncle is already making arrangements!"
Kou Wenhuang smiled bitterly. He had missed this opportunity. Without the support of the family's resources, his cultivation base wasn't high enough, and without the special circumstances like this, it would be difficult to climb to the position of Main Town, which required a Colorful Lotus cultivator. Even if he managed to climb up, it wouldn't mean that he would be able to enter the Third Hall and receive the support of the family's resources. In other words, he and Kou Wenlan were no longer competitors on the same level …
"How was it? How was it? "
In another garden, a beautiful white-robed lady with an apple face paced back and forth in front of her house. When she saw Kou Mian returning, she immediately tugged at his arm. Lukui? Province
"Pulling and tugging in front of so many people is unbecoming!" With a stern expression, Kou Mian waved his sleeves and strode away. However, with his back facing her, he replied, "Your son can enter the Third Hall now. He's going to be the Main Town soon!"
The white-robed lady, who was chasing after him, immediately beamed with joy. Two deep dimples appeared on her cheeks as she smiled. She stopped in her tracks, swept her sleeves, and said, "Of course. Why don't you take a look at who gave birth to your son?" She then turned around and left, ready to find someone to show off.
Kou Mian turned around and asked, "Mother Huan, has the person I called arrived yet?"
"How would I know? Go ask Old Liu!" The white-robed lady impatiently waved her hand with her back facing him, then picked up her skirt and ran off like a wisp of smoke.
She was none other than Kou Wenlan's biological mother, Shu Huan's mother.
How old was she already? Yet she was still acting like a child! Kou Mian felt a toothache when he saw this. He knew his wife's personality all too well. She was careless and had been scolded by the old man many times, but she still refused to repent. She had an undeniable responsibility for her son being called a sissy. Now, she was definitely going to find someone to vent her anger on!
When he turned around, Butler Liu Rong appeared in front of him and respectfully said, "Third Master, the person is waiting in the study!"
Kou Mian nodded and went straight to the study. When he saw Butterfly Flower, he looked her up and down.
He did not know this person called Butterfly Flower. The Kou family's informants were all in the hands of Old Tang, who was an old servant of the old man. This time, it was Old Tang who specifically mentioned that his son's subordinate, Niu Youde, was a rare talent and could be used!
Kou Mian immediately felt strange. He naturally knew that Niu Youde had helped his son clinch first place. However, the Kou family was so powerful that it was too easy for them to find someone who could fight and kill. To be honest, a mere Niu Youde was really nothing. He could get a whole bunch of people with just a word. Since Old Tang had taken a liking to someone who could be useful, Kou Mian naturally had to ask a few questions.
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