Su Mingli looked deeply at Su Mingqi. He finally understood what it meant to be a dog that bites doesn't bark.
Su Mingqi had endured for a long time. Even when the law enforcement hall was enforcing the family rules, he didn't refute them and let them do as they pleased. Now that he found an opportunity, he forced Su Mingli into a corner with just one sentence.
After being the Patriarch for so long, Su Mingli had actually improved a lot.
After all, those who could cultivate to the Harmonious God Realm weren't fools. They might have different personalities, but their learning abilities were very strong.
At the very least, Su Mingli had improved a lot compared to when Su Xin first met him. At this time, if Su Mingli wanted to deal with Su Xin again, he wouldn't use such an inefficient and risky method.
Because of this, Su Mingli also understood that Su Zhongyuan was in the wrong. At the same time, he cursed Su Zhongyuan for being an idiot in his heart.
Last time, the act of forcefully incorporating the major sects and families was done by Su Zhongyuan. In the end, the entire Northern Plains Path joined hands with the Dugu Clan, and they were also suppressed by Su Xin.
In the end, he didn't expect Su Zhongyuan to be such an idiot. Now, he came up with the idea of collecting offerings from the major sects and families.
What was the difference between this and forcefully incorporating the major sects and families? It was just that one was done in one go, while the other was like boiling a frog in warm water. No matter which one it was, it wasn't something that the major sects and families could accept.
Therefore, what Su Zhongying and the others did wasn't wrong. If they really went, then they would be causing trouble for the Su Clan.
But now, Su Mingqi's face was filled with determination. If Su Mingli didn't say anything, he would really bring people down the mountain to force the major sects and families to hand over the offerings. However, this way, the Su Clan would once again have to face the combined forces of the entire Northern Plains Path.
Helpless, Su Mingli could only fiercely glare at Su Zhongyuan. Then, he coughed twice and said: "This matter was indeed Su Zhongyuan's fault. Zhongying and the others didn't do anything wrong. Not only should they not be punished, but they should also be rewarded.
How about this, in a moment, each of you will go to the Medicine Hall to receive half a year's worth of medicinal pills as compensation. Also, you don't have to worry about Su Zhongyuan taking revenge on you. In the future, if Su Zhongyuan dares to make a move against you, you can come and tell me directly. I promise to teach him a lesson. "
Su Zhongyuan still wanted to say something, but he was stopped by Su Mingli's glare.
However, the direct descendants of the Su Family felt very humiliated. Since when did they have to lower their heads to these collateral descendants? This was something that had never happened in tens of thousands of years!
Moreover, Su Mingqi and the others weren't satisfied with Su Mingli's handling of the matter. He was simply trying to smooth things over. Just one sentence from him and the matter was over?
The monthly salary of these collateral bloodlines was very low. Even if they were compensated for half a year, how much would it be?
Most importantly, Su Mingli's last sentence made them ridicule him in their hearts.
After this incident, if Su Zhongyuan wants revenge, he'll look for you? At that time, it's not certain whether you'll care or not.
Just now, those direct descendants didn't care whether they were right or wrong and wanted to take down Su Mingqi. If Su Mingqi hadn't called all the collateral bloodlines over, perhaps he would have entered the Law Enforcement Hall again.
Next time, there wouldn't be such a good opportunity to gather so many collateral bloodlines together. At that time, wouldn't they be at their mercy?
Therefore, Su Mingqi directly said, "We appreciate the Patriarch's good intentions, but this time, we just want the Patriarch to give us a fair treatment and give us justice."
Su Mingli's expression was gloomy. "Could it be that my words don't have any effect?"
Su Mingqi's expression didn't change. "The Patriarch's words naturally have effect, but it's better to let the Patriarch make the decision."
Everyone in the Su Family knew that the Su Family's Patriarch was the only one who truly kept his word. Even if the Patriarch, Su Mingli, spoke, it was still useless.
But saying this kind of thing in public made Su Mingli feel quite embarrassed.
The most important thing was that these collateral bloodlines wouldn't act without seeing the rabbit. They still had to see the Su Family's Patriarch before they dared to speak.
"The Patriarch is recuperating in seclusion. How can he see you?"
Su Mingqi said indifferently, "We don't want to see the Patriarch directly. We just want to talk to the Patriarch about this matter and get a promise from the Patriarch."
Su Mingli thought about it and said with a gloomy expression, "Okay, okay, okay. I'll bring you to see the Patriarch now. Let's see what the Patriarch has to say then!"
Then, Su Mingli snorted coldly and brought his people directly to the place where the Su Family's Patriarch was recuperating.
Now that Su Mingli was the Patriarch, this kind of thing didn't happen when Su Mingyuan was the Patriarch.
In the end, such a big thing happened after he became the Patriarch. Would the Su Family's Patriarch think that his ability was low and not suitable to be the Patriarch?
Su Mingli thought hatefully, but he could only bring them to see the Su Family's Patriarch.
After all, today's matter was a little too big. If he forcefully suppressed it, once the collateral bloodline rebelled, it would be a disaster for the Su Family.
The Su Family's Patriarch's seclusion place was actually inside a cliff.
The entire peak of Wutong Mountain was flattened by the former Wutong Village, leaving only a cliff. This place was also the place with the densest heaven and earth essence energy in the entire Wutong Mountain. The Su Family's Patriarch carved out a cave here and recuperated in seclusion.
Coming to the cliff, Su Mingli said loudly, "Patriarch, there's a matter in the clan that needs the Patriarch to decide."
Actually, this wasn't the first time Su Mingli came to find the Su Family's Patriarch when he was recuperating in seclusion.
After all, the Su Family's Patriarch's position in the Su Family was unique. Su Family had to report to him first if there was any important matter. This way, Su Mingli had the qualifications to carry out this matter.
The Su Family's Old Ancestor also knew this, so even when he was in seclusion, he didn't immerse himself completely in it. Instead, he left some of his mind outside so that if something big happened, he could deal with it.
"Tell me, what exactly is the matter."
The Su Family's Patriarch spoke slowly. His voice came from the cliff, and through the echo, it seemed to penetrate deep into everyone's mind. Even Su Mingqi and the rest couldn't help but kneel on one knee and bow to the Su Family's Patriarch.
Su Mingli stood up and slowly told the Su Family's Patriarch what had happened. Since there were so many people here, Su Mingli didn't lie. He just told the Su Family's Patriarch the exact same scene.
Anyway, there were so many people watching, so there was no meaning in him adding oil to the fire.
The Su Family's Patriarch sighed after hearing it, but Su Mingqi and the rest revealed a look of anticipation.
Now, as long as the Su Family's Patriarch spoke, the position of the collateral bloodline in the Su Family would immediately change.
The Su Family's Patriarch's dignified voice came out, and he shouted lightly, "Nonsense! Don't you see what time it is now? You only know how to mess around!
Now that our Su Family is in danger, we should work together to get through this crisis, but what else can you do other than messing around here?
Su Zhongyuan, last time, it was because of you that the major clans and sects of the Northern Plains joined hands to threaten our Su Family. Now, you still dare to mess around here, do you want to put our Su Family to death? "
Su Zhongyuan's face revealed a trace of dissatisfaction. Could he be blamed for what happened last time? If it wasn't for the other direct descendants of the Su Family seeing that he had obtained benefits and attacked together, why would there be such a big commotion?
Moreover, the Su Family's Patriarch actually used his life as a wager. This made Su Zhongyuan's resentment to the extreme.
However, facing the Su Family's Patriarch, he didn't dare to be impudent, and could only lower his head and listen to the Su Family's Patriarch's reprimand.
With a cold snort, the Su Family's Patriarch said indifferently, "From now on, when I go into seclusion, the Su Family's matters, big or small, will be decided by the Patriarch. If anyone has any problems, they must report to the Patriarch immediately. If anyone dares to make decisions on their own, they will be severely punished!
This is already Su Zhongyuan's second offense, so he must be punished this time. Seal his inner strength and go to the Law Enforcement Hall to receive a punishment of one hundred lashes. If he dares to commit the offense again, then his martial arts will be crippled and he will be imprisoned for life! "
Su Zhongyuan's face instantly paled. This punishment was not light for him.
He was not a martial artist that cultivated the body, and the Su Family had several types of whipping punishments. Under the situation where inner strength was sealed, there were a few that could directly severely injure him!
Although the Su Family's Patriarch didn't say what kind of whip to use, the Su Family's Law Enforcement Hall's whips were all specially made, specially prepared for Su Family disciples who committed crimes.
Since the Su Family's Patriarch didn't mention the type of whip, then he would use the default steel whip and not the flame-patterned steel whip like he used on Su Mingqi.
But even so, Su Zhongyuan's entire body trembled. That was one hundred lashes. He estimated that he would need to rest for a few months to recover.
He wanted to refute, but the Su Family's Patriarch's power was unparalleled in the Su Family. Su Zhongyuan could only respectfully say to the Su Family's Patriarch, "Zhongyuan knows his wrongs. I will definitely not commit the offense again."
Su Zhongyuan was gnashing his teeth in hatred, but Su Mingqi and Su Mingli were very happy.
Su Mingli was happy because the Su Family's Patriarch finally chose to relinquish his power.
One had to know that according to the Su Family's Patriarch's conduct in the past, he would definitely hold onto his power tightly and wouldn't hand it over so easily.
But he also realized that he had to cultivate and manage the family's affairs at the same time. Both sides were delayed and it would affect the Patriarch's authority. So at this moment, he really wanted to relinquish his power.
Actually, the Su Family's Patriarch was a bit regretful.
If he had relinquished all his power to Su Mingyuan, Su Zhongyuan and the others wouldn't dare to be presumptuous. With Su Mingyuan as the Patriarch, they probably wouldn't dare to act recklessly.
But it was too late now. The incident had already happened, and their Su Family's vitality was greatly damaged. So now, the Su Family's Patriarch was doing his best to make up for it.
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