Story? Wei Shu was startled, his eyes filled with doubt.
Xiahou Ta chuckled, "Even your father has never heard of this story, but it changed the fate of the Xiahou family and established the direction that I guided the Xiahou family to today."
There was such an important story? Wei Shu immediately became solemn and bowed slightly, indicating that he was all ears.
Xiahou Ta walked to the tree and caressed the rough trunk, revealing a thoughtful expression. He slowly said, "At that time, my father was still alive. I had free time to travel the world and experience the vicissitudes of the world as a commoner. Coincidentally, a few countries were at war and I found it interesting. Thus, I entered a country as an advisor. At that time, the country I entered was weak. Faced with the pressure of a strong country's army, the weak country was in a state of panic. Because there was no chance of victory, faced with the threat of their lives, most of the officials in the court suggested that the monarch surrender. However, there was one person who strongly advised the monarch to resist to the end. He said that if we surrender, we can still become officials of others and rely on our talents to become local officials. There is a chance that we will be promoted again. But if the monarch surrenders, he will only be conferred the title of marquis. It will be an empty title. He will only be able to ride a carriage or ride a horse. He will not be able to surpass a few people. He may not last long! All the officials can surrender because they will be able to maintain their wealth. But what will happen to the monarch if he gives up the world? Hearing this, the monarch was determined to resist to the end! "At this point, he stopped.
Wei Shu, who was listening carefully, raised his head and asked, "What was the outcome of the weak country resisting?"
"Is it important? The important thing is that the official's advice was reasonable. It also made me realize that those who stand at the top are always the first to bear the brunt of the wind and rain. When the foundation of a majestic mountain collapses, the peak will follow. When the peak collapses, the foundation may not follow. You know what path the Xiahou family took after that. After the demon monk Nan Bo collapsed, the Six Boys ascended to the top. After the Six Boys collapsed, the Green, Buddha, and White ascended. After White collapsed, the Green and Buddha shared the world. Generations of hegemons rose and fell. Although the Xiahou family has always been second to others, only the Xiahou family has never declined! " Xiahou Ta's face showed some satisfaction. He answered his own question, "What if one day the Green and Buddha collapsed? The Xiahou family has something in our hands. There's no need to be a rafter that rots the moment it comes out. The only way to survive in the long run is to be the same as before! "
Wei Shu nodded slightly but was still puzzled. He asked, "Then why did Old Master tell the Empress of Heaven about having an heir …" Halfway through his sentence, he felt that it was inappropriate and stopped.
Xiahou Tuo chuckled and helped him speak. "Why are you so concerned about it?"
Wei Shu nodded again when he saw that Miao Yi didn't hide anything from him. "At least in the eyes of outsiders, the Xiahou Family wants to work hard on their future grandson, so that …" He hesitated for a moment, but still said it, "So that they can rule the world!"
Xiahou Tuo waved his hand. "Wrong! Last time, you asked Lao Er why he didn't let a smarter daughter from the Xiahou family enter the palace as empress, and Lao Er said it was easier to control, haha! "
Wei Shu said in surprise, "Could it be that Second Master's words are wrong?"
Xiahou Tuo shook his head and chuckled. "It's not a mistake, it's just a generalization. Actually, more importantly, they don't want Lord Qing to marry a good wife. Those who stood at the top were the easiest to be deceived. Everyone in the world was afraid of him, so everyone in the world wanted to deceive him. If Master Qing had the help of a good wife, if there was a Heavenly Empress who was on the same level as him, who could distinguish right from wrong, and who could listen to what she said, it would not be a good thing for the Xiahou Family. Therefore, when the Celestial Court was established, the Xiahou Family was determined to obtain that position. It's also for this reason to help Chengyu stabilize the empress' position. As for having an heir, haha, the Xiahou Family wants to control the world by controlling their grandson? Lord Qing isn't stupid. He's just lost his head because of the chaos. Do you really think Lord Qing is a fool and doesn't know how to take precautions? This is just a smokescreen used by the Xiahou Family to deceive Lord Qing and the world. It's also a method of taking two steps forward and one step back. When the time comes, the Xiahou Family will give up control of their grandson and choose a wife for their grandson. Whether it's Lord Qing, that grandson, or Chengyu, or the court officials, will they agree or not? Everyone will agree and agree with the candidate. That's the rightful next Empress. The reason for choosing a wife for their grandson is the same as sending Chengyu into the palace. Although the Xiahou Family doesn't want to stand out, how can they not plan for the long term if they want to keep their position under others? Those who don't plan for the whole situation can't plan for a region, and those who don't plan for the world can't plan for a moment. "
Wei Shu was amazed and sighed in his heart. No wonder this old man could lead the Xiahou Family to where they are today.
"I'm telling you all this in the hope that when you support the new master in the future …" Xiahou Tuo paused and waved his hand again with slight sadness. He didn't continue and turned to look at Wei Shu. "This is also what worries me about the second son's' confidence 'and' decisiveness'. He may not have the patience to take things slowly for a long time. Once he takes over the Xiahou Family in the future, he will thoroughly understand the Xiahou Family's foundation and strength. I'm worried that he won't be able to restrain himself and be willing to be under others."
Wei Shu was silent and asked himself, what's the use of worrying? Do you have a choice? If a mediocre person was in charge of the Xiahou Family, I'm afraid you'd be even more worried.
Xiahou Tuo stared at him for a while. "Tell the story I just told you another day in a different way. I hope he can understand it."
Wei Shu hesitated. "Why don't you talk to Second Master in person?"
Xiahou Tuo shook his head. "I'm not a three-year-old child. My wings have hardened. It's too late to talk about parenting now. People are strange sometimes. They may not listen to family reasons, but they may listen to the words of outsiders. Try it. "
"Yes!" Wei Shu agreed and accompanied Xiahou Tuo in silence for a while.
At this time, there was a message from the Star Bell. It wasn't just one family. Two families sent messages at almost the same time. After he dealt with one family, another two came.
After dealing with all of them, Wei Shu said solemnly, "Tang Henian, Zuo 'er, Su Yun, and Gou Yue are here to ask about the situation of our Quiet Spring Hunting Team!"
"Hehe!" Xiahou Tuo laughed, narrowed his eyes, and teased, "If it wasn't for the fact that we had some other information in advance … even we would have been fooled. Qing Zhu's side might not even know what happened. This is interesting. Everyone is so muddle-headed."
He turned back and reminded, "It's impossible to clear the entire Nether Fifth Layer. It should only clear the radiation area where the fight happened. With so many people appearing, it's impossible that no one in the periphery saw it. Send someone to investigate and see if you can find any witnesses. At least, we can understand the appearance of the last group of people."
"Yes!" Wei Shu immediately took out the Star Bell and did as he was told.
Kou Zheng and Tang Henian were using the Star Bell to communicate with the outside in the Kou Tian Residence. Kou Lingxu looked outside with his hands behind his back with a gloomy expression.
After Tang Henian put down the Star Bell, he said in a deep voice, "The Xiahou Family said they don't know either. However, their hunters have arrived at the scene after realizing something was wrong. They are investigating the scene. The Xiahou Family even asked us what happened."
After Kou Zheng put down the Star Bell, Kou Lingxu turned back and asked, "Are you still unable to contact them?"
Kou Zheng pursed his lips and said, "We've lost contact with Wen Bai. We don't know if he's dead or alive. I've asked my subordinates to contact all of the hunters. It's the same for Kou Hu and the others. We've also lost contact with them. We don't know if they're dead or alive! "
Tang Henian took out the Star Bell again and again to reply. When he finally had some time, he said worriedly, "The Marshals and Star Sovereigns are all asking what happened."
Kou Lingxu remained expressionless for a while. In the end, he said resolutely, "Contact Niu Youde and ask for an explanation!"
Kou Lingxu had been unwilling to contact Miao Yi earlier because he wanted to feign ignorance. Now, he could no longer hold it in.
After receiving permission, Kou Zheng quickly took out the Star Bell and contacted Miao Yi. He was extremely anxious. He had no choice but to be anxious. Something might have happened to his only son.
As he tried to contact Miao Yi, Kou Zheng's expression was very interesting. There was anger, shock, confusion, and all sorts of other reactions.
Kou Zheng and Tang Henian stared at his reaction. They didn't know what he had asked, but he actually had such a complicated expression on his face.
When Kou Zheng finally ended the call, under their expectant gazes, Kou Zheng repeated, "Niu Youde doesn't know what happened either."
Kou Lingxu was furious. "What do you mean he doesn't know what happened? Is he confused, or are you confused? What exactly happened? "
Kou Zheng said, "He said he didn't know about the intense battle in the fifth level of the Nether Spring. I asked him if he knew where Wen Bai and the others were, and he asked me what happened."
Kou Lingxu was amused. He laughed out of extreme anger. "Does he think the Kou family of the phantom city's main residence are all idiots? Would he dare to say he didn't go to the Nether Spring?"
Kou Zheng said, "He said he went, but he didn't enter the Nether Spring. He was only waiting outside. After capturing Ying Yang, he immediately returned. He is currently on his way back to the phantom city's main residence."
Tang Henian said, "What a joke! If he didn't go to the fifth level of the Nether Spring, how did he capture Ying Yang? "
Kou Zheng said, "He said he wasn't the one who captured them. He said he made a deal with someone who helped him capture them. He was only waiting outside the Nether Spring. After someone handed Ying Yang over to him, he immediately returned to the phantom city. As for what happened in the fifth level of the Nether Spring, he didn't know anything. Instead, he repeatedly asked me why I was asking about the whereabouts of Wen Bai and the others."
Kou Lingxu and Tang Henian looked at each other, revealing an expression as if they had finally found a clue. Tang Henian asked, "Who captured Ying Yang and handed him over to him?"
Kou Zheng said, "He hesitated and refused to say. After I interrogated him again and again, he finally spilled the beans. He said he had some cooperation with the people from the Buddha Realm, and it was the people from the Buddha Realm who helped him capture Ying Yang. When I asked who they were, he said he would take responsibility alone and would never implicate the Kou family. He refused to say it no matter what. He actually cut off contact with me."
Kou Lingxu and Tang Henian were a little driven mad when they got this kind of answer after asking for so long. Even though they had almost guessed that Miao Yi's so-called cooperation partner was the Killing Rakshasa Sect, if the Killing Rakshasa Sect could suddenly cut off contact with him at the last moment, some of the details were too suspicious, so they didn't dare to confirm it.
"Hmph!" Kou Lingxu sneered. "Old Tang, how trustworthy do you think that guy's words are?"
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