Jiang Liechen and the Xuan Shuang walked out of the forest, neither of them mentioning what had just happened. When they arrived at the execution ground, they saw a group of people sitting in a circle, pointing at each other. The crowd was furious, and the one trapped in the center was the troublemaker, Mu Zi Xun. The Xuan Shuang felt a headache coming on. He pushed his way through the crowd and shouted, "What's going on now? What are you all doing here? "
The group of noblemen wanted nothing more than for the world to be in chaos, so they began to make a ruckus. The Xuan Shuang couldn't hear what they were saying. All he could see was their fingers pointing at Mu Zi Xun. The person who had been criticized was standing there with his arms crossed, a cold smile on his face, as if he didn't care at all.
The Xuan Shuang admired his calmness. In comparison, this group of chattering noblemen was even more annoying. In addition, he was full of grievances for Ji Qian, but because of his status, he couldn't directly blame Jiang Liechen. He had nowhere to vent his anger, and it just so happened that a bunch of unlucky things had happened. He frowned and said, "So noisy! I really don't know if you were a bunch of ducks in your previous life! Either you nominate someone to talk about it, or all of you shut your mouths and be quiet! "
The Left Protector took a step forward and said in a low voice, "Young Master Ling, you can't blame them for not knowing what to do. Look over there — — "He pointed from afar. There was a corpse tied to a wooden stake. Half of the skin had been peeled off, and there was a dagger stuck in the chest. It was obvious that he had died before the execution was completed.
The Xuan Shuang was an extremely intelligent person. He didn't need anyone to remind him. He had already guessed the whole story. He said, "What, Mu Zi Xun, is this your doing?" This sentence was more effective than anything else. The noisy group of noblemen immediately quieted down and craned their necks, waiting to see a good show.
The Nangong Xue raised his head and said, "That's right. If you want to blame someone, come at me. It's true that I did it, but I never thought I was guilty. I won't accept the punishment willingly. "Xuan Shuang said harshly," Disobeying the Hierarch's order and acting on your own is a crime! If we don't severely punish the rebels, how can we make others submit and take this as a warning? "
Nangong Xue said, "Heroes and cowards are fundamentally different, they won't change. No matter how many times you kill the chicken to warn the monkey, it will only add a layer of shadow to the honest people and reduce their combat strength. It was indeed a good thing to have a layer of worry, but if they were too frightened, it would be counterproductive. Just think about it. If a person had to live in fear all day long, trembling in fear, always worrying about whether he had done something wrong, what kind of mission could he do well? What kind of fantastic ideas could he come up with? What's more … "She repeated her views on the execution of life and death word for word. Even the noblemen admired her for daring to take responsibility for her actions.
Jiang Liechen's face was stiff and cold. He walked past the crowd and stood in front of her. He said coldly, "You think that because you have a few talents, you can act on your own and don't put me in your eyes, is that right? If you have any other opinions, say them all at once. Don't drag it out and stir up trouble from time to time. "
Nangong Xue's lips curled into a faint smile, but her face glowed with confidence. She said, "I don't have any opinions, and I'm not soft-hearted towards the enemy. As a disciple of the Blood Fiend Sect, we should always put the interests of the sect first and take responsibility for reviving the sect! If we let the righteous sects be high and mighty, but only pick some ants to torture and vent our anger, wouldn't we be lowering the value of the sect? Why not endure this small mistake for the time being? Do you know how much of an advantage we have in a battle when the enemy is in the open and we are in the dark? "
Jiang Liechen's expression softened slightly. He nodded and said, "Okay, let's continue."
Nangong Xue had always been very good at judging people. She could tell that he was not mocking her, but sincerely asking for advice. She said, "For example, you knew the identity of the righteous sect's spy first, so you should use him as a tool. For example, you can draw up a strategy and tamper with it. If you intentionally let him hear it and pass it back, it will be second-hand information. When the righteous sects use him as an imaginary enemy, they will discuss how to deal with him. All kinds of considerations will be exactly what we want. Not only did you predict the enemy's movements, but you also controlled the enemy's movements in the palm of your hand. What's wrong with that? Now, you just want to vent your anger and recklessly execute him. Destroying this chess piece will be a wake-up call to the righteous sects, reminding them how cruel our Demonic Sect is. At the same time, it will intensify their anger and hatred. Not to mention this, it'll cause you to lose a bargaining chip that's extremely beneficial to you. That's the true loss! "Every single word he spoke was powerful and resonant, and he completely revealed the dignified aura of someone who'd lived in a righteous sect for a long time.
Xuan Shuang squinted his eyes and carefully sized her up. Nobody knew what he was thinking. The group of aristocratic disciples immediately raised their voices and shouted, "Hierarch, this Mu Zi Xun has big guts! You told him to go east, so he went west! Subordinate suggests that we punish this kid severely. Only then will he firmly remember our Cult's rules! "
Another person said, "Other punishments are also light. In my opinion, this kid dared to release a wanted criminal without permission. Since the rack is empty, we might as well use him as a replacement. Let him have a taste of what it feels like to have his heart and his bones gouged out. "
For a moment, all kinds of opinions surged like a tide. All of them wanted to put Nangong Xue in the category of a heinous criminal. There were even some who were especially vicious who suggested that his ancestral grave be dug up and his eighteen generations of ancestors be burned to ashes.
Xuan Shuang played with his fingers for half a day. Then he raised his head and shouted, "All of you shut up! What are you arguing about? You only know how to question other people's rights and wrongs. Is it fun or something? What do you mean by proper rules? Take a look at yourselves. You all just entered the Cult on the same day as him. What, do you think you have enough qualifications to jump out and order people around just because you're one of the Cult's elders? How many rules do you know? Just how many people could achieve such a feat? How many people could not interrupt or whisper to each other when a person of high status was speaking? If you don't want your tongues to be cut off and thrown into a pot of oil to be boiled, you'd better shut your mouths! "
Nangong Xue clearly knew that he was still a child, but when he gave orders, his childishness completely disappeared. He was like a general who was under strict command on the battlefield. Inwardly he praised Mu Xue's natural temperament. After being tempered by the environment, his temperament had already reached the point of perfection. This child would definitely become a great person in the future. Even if he couldn't become an emperor, he would definitely become a top figure in some field. But he didn't know if his temper was this bad because of the 'widowed wife and weak daughter'.
Xuan Shuang immediately said, "Shifu, I feel that what this Mu Zi Xun said makes a bit of sense. Our vision should be set further. Our ultimate goal is still to make the world submit to us and all the people submit to us. As for that Righteous spy, it's up to you whether you want to punish him severely in the future or give him a high position and high nobility, or give the Righteous Faction a slap in the face. "
Jiang Liechen muttered to himself irresolutely for a moment. "That's right," he said, "It's a good plan. Instead of hoping that no one will betray us, it's better to take the initiative to expand our influence. Everyone in the Cult is just a tool to follow orders. What you need to consider is not whether or not you can be put in an important position, but how to complete the task perfectly so that I don't have to worry about it. To put it bluntly, as a chess piece, you have no right to question the actions of the chess player. Once our sect becomes more prosperous, all of you will be able to enjoy the highest benefits. If each of you can be like Mu Zi Xun, thinking about the Cult at all times, even if you are a little arrogant, you can be forgiven. I'm not afraid of talented people. On the contrary, I respect talented people and can even give them special treatment. "
Xuan Shuang added, "What my Shifu advocates has always been 'the winner is the king, the loser is the bandit'. As long as your strength is on the same level, you can ride on his head. Those people with mediocre talent don't need to complain and say that the grapes are sour because they can't eat them. Let me tell you, I won't fall for that. Everyone had to rely on their own strength in order to obtain the status they sought. If anyone doubts that my position as the Vice Hierarch is fake and that it's all because of our relationship as Shifu, then you can raise your voice. Come and compete with me and see if I really have the qualifications to be the Vice Hierarch, or if it's just an empty title! I'll say this first, if I lose, I won't say anything and will immediately give up my position. Is there anyone who wants to challenge me? "
The group of aristocratic children had always liked to make noise, but when they saw that the situation was getting out of hand, they tactfully shut their mouths and kept quiet. The group of disciples had all seen the Xuan Shuang's martial arts with their own eyes, so no one dared to make a fuss. For a moment, the wasteland was completely silent, adding to the desolate atmosphere. With Nangong Xue's competitive nature, if it weren't for the fact that he didn't want to be ostentatious, he would have already taken the initiative to challenge Xuan Shuang.
Xuan Shuang looked around, purposely showing off his prestige. He lifted his chin and said, "Left Dharma Protector, in the past year or so, you've been diligent in your work and have a lively mind. You've won the Hierarch's appreciation and are a rare talent in our Cult. I'm afraid it's too much for you to live under someone else for too long. How about it, are you willing to come up and give it a try? Everyone, get serious. It's hard to say whether or not I'm a match for you. "
Left Dharma Protector was in fear and trepidation. He lowered his head and said, "Vice Hierarch, you're making this subordinate happy. This subordinate is willing to serve the two Hierarch and is willing to live under the two of you. I rarely submit to anyone, but the only one who can truly subdue me is the master I wholeheartedly recognize! I'll go through water and tread on fire without a word of complaint. " This meant that not only was his martial arts not a match for Xuan Shuang's, but even if he was lucky enough to surpass him, he wouldn't dare to steal his position.
Xuan Shuang smiled and said, "Left Dharma Protector is truly a loyal subordinate. With you as the pillar of the Cult, everyone can sit back and relax. "After waiting for a while, no one stepped forward to challenge him. Xuan Shuang had long expected this. He was only putting on airs to establish his prestige. He immediately placed his hands behind his back and paced back and forth in front of everyone, assuming the noble demeanor of a great general. This action naturally attracted everyone's attention. Everyone's eyes were fixed on him.
Xuan Shuang paced back and forth before saying, "Alright, I've already given you a chance. Since you've given up on your own accord, don't blame me. This means that no one present has any objections. Very good. From now on, no one is to question my orders. "Everyone agreed in unison and said," We'll obey the two Hierarch's orders. "
Xuan Shuang stopped in front of Nangong Xue. Suddenly he stretched out his hand and grabbed her wrist. This move was extremely fast. Nangong Xue only had time to blur her vision before her wrist turned ice-cold. She instinctively wanted to turn her hand and break free. She used this opportunity to strike out with her palm and neutralize the attack. But she didn't know why he suddenly used force. Could it be that he really wanted to kill the chicken to warn the monkey and use her as a warning to others?
Who would have thought that she wouldn't be able to break free. Xuan Shuang's strength couldn't be considered great. As soon as he grabbed her wrist, he felt two streams of true qi rush in from the left and the right, completely suppressing his own strength. He couldn't use the least bit of it. She didn't know which of the Seven Fiends Formulas this was, but it had the same origin as the secret manual of the Sacrifice Shadow Sect. Even though she and Li Yijie had spent all night studying the drawings in the book and memorized the Qigong formula by heart, she still couldn't find any clues from this casual strike.
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