Between Dugu Yan and Xiao Chao, Su Xin did not take Dugu Yan seriously at all. Instead, Su Xin was very curious about Dugu Yan's famous wife, Xiao Chao.
After all, Dugu Yan was the head of the family. However, he was afraid of his wife. This was a rare thing in Jianghu.
Although there were fewer women than men in Jianghu, strength was everything for warriors. Therefore, people would not say that Xiao Chao was a shrew. Instead, they would say that Dugu Yan was too useless. He could not even subdue a woman.
Su Xin smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "Mrs. Xiao, Head of the Dugu family, let's stop joking. Please take a seat."
Hearing Su Xin's words, Dugu Yan's eyes suddenly flashed with a trace of haze.
Xiao Chao was his woman. However, Su Xin put Xiao Chao in front of him. This was clearly saying that he was afraid of his wife and that his status was inferior to Xiao Chao.
Moreover, he actually addressed Xiao Chao as Mrs. Xiao. One had to know that she was now a member of the Dugu family. If he wanted to address her, he should have called her Mrs. Dugu. What did Su Xin mean by this? Dugu Yan did not believe that Su Xin did not even know such basic etiquette. He was clearly doing this on purpose to humiliate him!
In fact, Dugu Yan had really wronged Su Xin. It was true that he had some grievances with the Dugu family, but this grievance was far from a life-and-death feud.
Moreover, with Su Xin's personality, even if he had a life-and-death feud with a sect, he would directly kill the other party instead of using these boring methods to humiliate them.
He put Xiao Chao in front of Dugu Yan because he could not see through her. This woman was definitely not in the Divine Transformation Realm. She was also not the shrew that was rumored to be in Jianghu.
Su Xin only respected the other party's strength because he felt that Xiao Chao was stronger than Dugu Yan. Therefore, he respected Xiao Chao more than Dugu Yan.
Of course, Dugu Yan was so infuriated that he almost exploded on the spot. However, he could only endure it for now.
Whether it was in terms of strength or influence, Su Xin had now far surpassed the Dugu Clan. Even the ancestor of the Dugu Clan, Dugu Cheng, had to be polite to Su Xin. He didn't have the qualifications to be angry with Su Xin.
Therefore, Dugu Yan could only smile apologetically and say, "Lord Su, I actually came here to cooperate with you, Lord Su."
Su Xin's expression didn't change. "Oh? What is it? "
Dugu Yan glanced around and was a little worried. After all, this was the territory of the Golden Horde Kingdom. Although eavesdropping was too despicable, they still had to guard against it.
Just when Dugu Yan was about to use Sound Transmission, Su Xin directly waved his hand. The aura in the entire tent suddenly changed. Endless' Qi 'floated in the air and shrouded the tent. This was the' Qi 'that belonged to Su Xin. The space formed was also a space that belonged to Su Xin.
Su Xin's current move was just a manifestation of the Innate Invisible Sword Qi. However, in Dugu Yan's eyes, it was shocking.
This kind of technique was already comparable to a True Martial Realm expert's domain. With Dugu Yan's current strength, even if he used his full strength, he would not be able to break the Qi Field Domain that Su Xin had set up. As such, the reverence he had for Su Xin in his heart increased a little.
At this time, Xiao Chao was also looking at Su Xin. His eyes revealed a hint of brilliance. No one knew what he was thinking.
Su Xin lightly said, "If there's anything, just say it, Patriarch Dugu. No one can hear it here. Even if a Real Martial Realm expert wants to eavesdrop, he has to break my aura domain first."
Dugu Yan nodded and sorted out his thoughts. He said to Su Xin, "Lord Su, this time, the Golden Horde Kingdom's ambition has been revealed. I estimate that when they are ready, they will definitely make a move on the Central Plains.
My Dugu Clan is also a member of the Central Plains martial arts world. I don't know what the other clans think, but my Dugu Clan is willing to stand together with the imperial court and resist the invasion of those grassland barbarians! "
Dugu Yan's words were righteous and his expression was awe-inspiring. It was as if he was more righteous than the eminent monks of the Shaolin Temple.
However, after saying this, Dugu Yan looked at Su Xin. Unfortunately, Su Xin did not even say a word. He just looked at him quietly. This was awkward. Dugu Yan did not know what to say.
After a moment of silence, Su Xin lightly said, "Patriarch Dugu is righteous. I wonder how Patriarch Dugu wants to cooperate?"
Hearing Su Xin's question, Dugu Yan immediately heaved a sigh of relief. He quickly said, "It's very simple. My Dugu Clan is willing to cooperate with the Zhou Kingdom to defend the northern border. As long as the Zhou Kingdom gives us enough troops, I guarantee that those grassland barbarians will never be able to take half a step into the Central Plains from my Dugu Clan's territory!"
"Clap clap clap!"
With a sarcastic smile on his face, Su Xin applauded and said, "Your Dugu Clan is really scheming. Is this your so-called cooperation? My Zhou Kingdom gives you people, supplies, and resources, and hands them over to your Dugu Clan to command. Is this to help your Dugu Clan resist the invasion of the Golden Horde Kingdom? Then I'm puzzled. Is this cooperation or does the Zhou Kingdom owe your Dugu Clan? "
Dugu Yan suddenly stood up and said, "Lord Su, how can you say that? You should know that my Dugu Clan is the first martial arts force in the Jianghu to stand up and help the Zhou Kingdom. In the end, the Zhou Kingdom treats my Dugu Clan like this? Isn't this disappointing! "
Su Xin sneered and said, "Don't make it sound so nice. Let me ask you, Master of the Dugu Clan. If the Zhou Kingdom doesn't join forces with you, if the Golden Horde Kingdom really attacks, will your Dugu Clan be prepared to move your clan or to surrender to the Golden Horde Kingdom?"
Su Xin's words made Dugu Yan swallow his words. No matter what, they would not choose these two options.
Although the Dugu Clan, one of the six great families, had declined a lot recently, they would not surrender to those barbarians at will.
Moreover, the Zhou Kingdom was in Beiyuan. If they surrendered to the Zhou Kingdom and even offered their land to the Zhou Kingdom, wouldn't the Dugu Clan get more?
Therefore, even if the Dugu Clan was facing a life and death situation, they had to consider surrendering to the Golden Horde Kingdom.
The Dugu Clan, one of the six great families, actually surrendered to a group of foreign barbarians. This was a matter that would bring shame to their ancestors and descendants.
If the Dugu Clan was asked to move elsewhere, it would obviously not be a solution.
For the great families, they had developed in a place for many years and had long turned the place into their own private territory. How could they move away so easily?
Moreover, there were all kinds of cultivation resources that could be provided locally, such as the Dragon's Bone Vines produced by the Dugu Clan. Once the Dugu Clan moved, where could they find the Dragon's Bone Vines?
Therefore, moving was definitely a big matter for an aristocratic family or sect. Generally, they would not make a decision so easily.
Dugu Yan frowned and felt a little conflicted.
He knew that this matter was a laborious and unrewarding task.
He was not at the same level as Su Xin at the moment. In the end, Dugu Cheng was afraid that he would lose face when negotiating with Su Xin, so he pushed him to participate in the Saber Snatching Conference. This also made Dugu Yan hate him.
During the discussion between the four great families during the day, Dugu Yan was already extremely embarrassed. The Yang God Realm warriors of the other three families did not take him seriously at all. They did not even ask him a question. He did not even have the right to nod during the discussion.
It was the same when he was facing Su Xin. Regardless of identity or status, he was not as good as Su Xin. How could he negotiate? In fact, he couldn't even say anything that was slightly harsh to him.
Xiao Chuo, who was standing to the side, showed disdain in her eyes when she saw this. She coughed and said directly, "Lord Su, I'll be straightforward. The bottom line of the Dugu Clan is to survive under the threat of the Golden Horde Kingdom, so we need to join forces with the imperial court.
Although the strength of the Dugu Clan is not strong, it is definitely not weak either. At least, it is stronger than the Dragon Martial Army, Tiger Valiant Army, and Flying Bear Army of the Zhou Kingdom combined.
Therefore, it is one thing to form an alliance, but the Great Zhou Dynasty cannot use the Dugu Clan as a spear. If the Mighty God General Lin Zongyue commands the Dugu Clan, then the Dugu Clan will listen to your commands. But if you send someone with insufficient experience and strength to command the Dugu Clan, then you are simply humiliating the Dugu Clan. "
Hearing Xiao Chuo say all this, Dugu Yan was stunned. He pointed at Xiao Chuo and said loudly, "You... why did you say the bottom line of the Dugu Clan?"
What Xiao Chuo said was the bottom line that Dugu Cheng had given to Dugu Yan. It was the minimum requirement of the Dugu Clan.
However, things like cooperation, of course, had to be negotiated. In the end, Xiao Chuo had revealed everything.
Xiao Chuo sneered and said, "Don't you know the current situation of the Dugu Clan? You still have the mood to play tricks here? Is there any meaning to it?
This bottom line is also something that your Dugu Clan can accept. Just say it. If the imperial court agrees, then do it. If not, your Dugu Clan will not give in. Can't you be more straightforward? If you continue to bicker with Lord Su here and mess things up, then Dugu Cheng will naturally not take the blame. However, you can forget about being the Patriarch of the clan.
Although the Dugu Clan only has one Yang Spirit Realm warrior, there are many Harmonious Spirit Realm warriors. If you don't become the head of the clan, there will be a group of people waiting in line! "
Su Xin glanced at Xiao Chao in astonishment. This Madam Xiao was truly formidable. At the very least, she was much more straightforward than Dugu Yan.
Most importantly, Su Xin did not hear a trace of respect for the Dugu Clan from her words.
As the saying goes, a married woman follows her husband, but Xiao Chuo kept saying "your Dugu Clan" and directly called the name of the Dugu Clan's ancestor, Dugu Cheng. She did not have the slightest respect for this ancestor.
Looking at Xiao Chuo, Dugu Yan helplessly dropped his hand.
Since Xiao Chuo had said everything, what else could he do? Make another big fuss?
Moreover, as Xiao Chuo said, if he really messed things up, Dugu Cheng would definitely push him out to take the blame. Then, he would choose another head of the clan to bring the Dugu Clan's "bottom line" to Su Xin.
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