Another person scoffed.
"You only think about returning, why don't you think about the consequences? This matter can be said to be the ancestral home's inspection of us. But it's not like they're not looking for a scapegoat. "
"When the truth is out, they only need to deny it and say that we did it on our own. They won't suffer any losses, but we will be faced with a disaster!"
"You're exaggerating!"
"What's so serious? Let's not talk about the hidden dragon martial artists seeking revenge. Just based on the fact that Zuo Xiaoduo cultivates the Southern Chief's Flaming Sun Scripture, how can their relationship be shallow? "
"Can our Fenghai's Wu family withstand a slap from the Southern Chief? Let's not talk about our family, even the Wu family in Shang Jing can withstand the Southern Chief? If they could, why wouldn't they make a move? "
"Don't tell me we won't take revenge for Yuntian? Just let it go like this? "
"Times have changed, and there are priorities. Is the life of a junior worth risking our entire Wu Family's lives for?! If Wu Yuntian was alive, he was a genius with a limitless future. The family has the obligation to stand up for him. But he's already dead, and he died on the stage of the Dragon and Tiger Ranking Competition! Do we really have to break the rules and risk the entire family for a dead person?? "
"Wu Laosan, what do you mean? Yuntian's death, how can it be so light in your mouth? So Yuntian isn't your biological son, is he? "
"Even if he's my biological son, I have to consider the safety of the family! I definitely won't allow such a risk! Fenghai's Wu family is the result of dozens of generations of hard work. It definitely can't be destroyed because of this! "
"Bullsh * t, Wu Laosan, I think you're just gloating. Don't you feel pain in your heart when you spout such nonsense?"
"It doesn't hurt at all, why should I?! The situation is clear now, I'm just speaking the truth. How many times have I, Wu Laosan, risked my life for the family? If it wasn't for the family's overall situation, don't bite randomly just because your son died! "
"Silence!"
The Wu family's Patriarch, Wu Yuntian's grandfather, had a conflicted and depressed expression.
He was also dizzy from the quarreling of dozens of juniors, and it was hard for him to make a decision.
From an emotional point of view, he was more inclined to kill Zuo Xiaoduo to avenge his grandson. However, from a rational point of view, he felt that it was impossible.
Even the Wu Clan of Shang Jing didn't make a move. Instead, they ordered their own clan to make a move. Anyone who thought deeper would be able to see how great the risk was.
Although the hatred in his heart was churning, his normal rationality was also constantly on alert.
That kind of feeling of being able to draw the blade of the enemy's blade to his heart's content, and that kind of feeling of having a clear mind. That kind of feeling constantly clashed with the mentality of being mature and prudent, and seeking stability.
"What time?"
Family Head Wu's face was gloomy as he said, "The Shang Jing clan isn't just asking us to do this. They want to see our attitude. Shangjing will also send people, but they are very cautious and won't leave any evidence behind. "
"The second point is the question of whether or not to take revenge. If the family did not do anything about the death of a member of the family, then what kind of impact would it have on the long-term development of the family? In other words, if any of you died outside, then do you want the family to take revenge for you? Or do you want to raise it up high and let it fall gently? This matter concerns the cohesion of the family. It's not just a matter of justice! "
Everyone was silent.
Family Head Wu's complexion changed. After a while, he opened his mouth again and said, "The third point is the concern. If we kill Zuo Xiaoduo, it won't implicate the Wu Clan, and there won't be any future troubles. That's naturally the best. Especially now, the underground world is making a move. If we take advantage of the situation and fish in the water, we might not be exposed. However … "
He emphasized, "Once we are exposed, the Wu Clan will be gone!"
"Whether or not we can take the risk, we still need to consider it carefully."
"The above points don't conflict with each other. Because every matter would have its own considerations. The family has done this kind of thing many times. However, this time, it involves the Southern Chief, so we have to be cautious. "
"The family has to develop, reproduce, and strengthen. A certain degree of risk is necessary, but it is also necessary to act prudently. When both sides can't take care of each other, we can only choose one side. "
"This is a choice! A choice about the survival of the Wu Clan! "
After saying this, Family Head Wu's face seemed to have aged a little.
After all, in his heart, the most important thing was to kill Zuo Xiaoduo. However, he couldn't not consider the survival of the entire family!
The higher-ups of the Wu Clan were still in a collective silence. No one spoke for a long time.
Those who advocated revenge were thinking about the consequences with a heavy face. Those who advocated calmness were also thinking about the cohesion of the family.
This question was deeply rooted in everyone's heart. If they died, or if their son died, would the family step in? Would they step in? Would it be revenge? Or would it be the big picture?
If they didn't do anything, would the whole family be disappointed?
Would it?
Everyone was well aware of the answer. Of course, it was a definite answer!
However … it was still difficult to choose!
Wu Yuntian's father sat on the side with a face full of vicissitudes.
After his son's death, the originally handsome middle-aged man's hair had turned white, covering his temples.
His face was gloomy, and he still sat there without saying a word. However, the gloominess on his body infected the others.
Many people couldn't help but think, if Wu Yuntian was their son, what would they think, what would they do, and what would they choose?
"Let's hear what the younger generation has to say."
The younger generation was called in.
Among the top geniuses in the family, there were at least five or six people who were studying at the Hidden Dragon High School!
"What do you think about targeting Zuo Xiaoduo?"
In the Wu Clan, Wu Tai, the eldest of the younger generation, expressed his opinion. "I don't agree with killing Zuo Xiaoduo!"
Behind him, Wu Qing and Wu Yi said, "We don't agree either."
The other youths hesitated for a moment, and said, "We also feel that we shouldn't target Zuo Xiaoduo."
Wu Yuntian's father looked at the younger generation of the family sadly. His gaze fell on Wu Yunhai. Looking at his nephew, the middle-aged man asked in a hoarse voice, "Yunhai, what do you think?"
"Me?" Wu Yunhai was stunned. If he could, he wanted to be invisible and not say a word.
However, the eyes of the entire Wu Clan were focused on his face. This made Wu Yunhai feel a great pressure.
He quickly organized his words and said slowly, "Uncle, I think we can look at this matter from two perspectives."
"First, when Zuo Xiaoduo first came to Feng Hai, the elders of the family ordered us to befriend Zuo Xiaoduo. At that time, we really wanted to befriend Zuo Xiaoduo, including Wu Qing, Wu Yi, and all of us in the Hidden Dragon High School. "
"That was how we carried out our orders."
"At the beginning, it was very difficult for us to convince ourselves to let go of the hatred in our hearts and accept a genius with a normal heart … However, when we had already established a relationship with him, we were told that the family's true intention was to kill him. For us, this was another trial."
"We understood the family's plan, and we also understood the family's considerations, but … in terms of our feelings … it was still very difficult for us to accept."
Wu Yunhai raised his head and said, "We are not people who would give up everything for brotherly feelings, but … at this stage, I personally feel that … it is not appropriate to kill Zuo Xiaoduo."
"The assassination in the Starlight Mountain Range has already attracted the attention of the Empire's higher-ups. According to our calculations, the number of bounty hunters has already exceeded ten thousand, and this is only limited to our calculations. The actual number of people who have come will only be greater. It is too many, and it will definitely trigger the Empire's higher-ups' vigilance …"
This was what Wu Yunhai said.
The Wu Clan collectively fell silent.
Wu Yuntian's father let out a long sigh.
The head of the Wu Clan also let out a long sigh.
Wu Yunhai thought for a while, then said, "Actually, I feel that uncle and grandfather, and all the elders, when considering this matter, perhaps they are a little one-sided, and have taken things for granted!"
"What do you mean?"
"In my opinion, the problem now is not whether we kill Zuo Xiaoduo, but whether we participate in this matter or not."
Wu Yunhai said, "Based on the current situation, the entire underground world is dedicated to hunting down Zuo Xiaoduo, and just this level alone … forgive me for being blunt. The possibility of the Wu Clan successfully killing Zuo Xiaoduo is infinitely close to zero! "
These words caused everyone to feel ashamed.
But they could not deny that this sentence was true, and it could not be any more true!
Wu Yuntian's father's eyes secretly lit up, and he said, "I have an idea."
"What idea?"
"We can order the people over there to continue to bide their time. If, I'm saying if … if Zuo Xiao Duo is really seriously injured and we meet him … or if he's captured by us … by that time, it won't be too late to discuss how to deal with him! "
Everyone was deep in thought. This was the best way to deal with all kinds of changes by sticking to the status quo, and it was also the best way to deal with the situation.
The head of the Wu Clan said, "Yes, it's decided for now. We won't make a decision yet."
After that, he stood up, clasped his hands behind his back, and slowly walked out.
When he passed by his son, he stopped, shook his head slightly, and walked out.
…
In the Gao Clan, the argument was just as intense.
But compared to the Wu Clan, the Gao Clan had reached a consensus in the end.
The elders were still arguing, but when it was time for the younger generation to speak, the situation was completely different.
Gao Qiao 'er took the initiative to stand up, and she clearly expressed her opposition.
"I object to killing Zuo Xiaoduo, and I object to participating in the bounty on Zuo Xiaoduo."
"We will follow the clan's initial instructions … and deliberately get close to Zuo Xiaoduo, and make friends with him …"
These words were exactly the same as what Wu Yunhai had said. However, the words that followed were completely different.
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