Inside the secret underground tunnel, Ping Ruoyu hesitated and retreated. The person in front of her was someone she had never expected and had never thought of guarding against. It was not until his back bumped into a long saber that the iron platform shook slightly. There was no way back that he had no choice but to stand firm and force himself to look straight ahead. He did not want to show any cowardice in front of the enemy. He softly said, "I really did not expect that this is your territory. How long have you been preparing for this base camp? "
A few strands of hair hung in front of her eyes, blocking half of her vision. She then laughed bitterly and said, "That group of black-clothed men must be your subordinates? You lured me here to show me your treasures, just to show off to me? I should have known that none of us would be easy to deal with … But why? Why is this the case? Uncle Xia! "It turned out that the man was Ping Ruoyu's uncle, Manor Head Xia.
Manor Head Xia saw that his identity was exposed and did not hide it anymore. He walked to the Kongming lantern and said, "Yu 'er really has a conscience. You recognized your Uncle Xia at a glance. At first, I did not want to involve you. If you want to blame someone, you can only blame my people for finding the wrong person. However, this is good. I will show you. This is my life's work! The weapons, ammunition, and jewels here, are they better than those of the Ming and Qing Dynasties? Even in your Ping Clan, you can't see so many treasures, right? Is that right? "
He was emotional and asked several times, "Is that right?". It was as if only by getting Ping Ruoyu's approval could he prove that his treasures were valuable.
Ping Ruoyu was stunned for a moment. The corners of her mouth slowly rose and she said, "That's right. The treasures you have accumulated here are enough to compare to several Ping Villas. " Manor Head Xia's face lit up with joy. He was about to open his mouth to boast a few words when Ping Ruo Yu sneered and said, "However, if you set my Ping Family Manor as your goal, you are too short-sighted. What does it mean to surpass the Ping Clan? The Yuan Clan has always been the leader of the Four Great Clans. If you have the ability, you can go and compete with them! "
Manor Head Xia sneered and said, "In the past, although the Yuan and Ping Clans did not get along, their styles were very similar. Did they think they were so great that they could divide the four great clans? You still have to ask if I agree or not! Yes, I admit that the Yuan Family is powerful, but after my nephew Yuan Yi got acquainted with those inexplicable Jianghu people, he quickly became like them! The most ridiculous thing is Brother Yuan. He's already so old, yet he's still as childish as a child. For his son, he was willing to do anything, disregarding the rules of the Four Great Clans! In order to help Alliance Master Li, he had openly disobeyed the teachings of his ancestors and interfered in the affairs of Jianghu … Since then, the Yuan Family had gone from prosperity to decline, and had always been going downhill. His position as the eldest should have been handed over to someone else long ago. Yu 'er, tell me, do my words still make sense? "
Ping Ruoyu bit her lip. She thought about how the original Manor Head was completely different from the ambitious person she had seen when she was young. Since then, he had become more like a loving father. However, she didn't know that the person she yearned for was not an important person who could summon the wind and summon the rain, but an elder who cared about his children. In private, she had envied Yuan Yi many times. She smiled bitterly and said, "Things have already come to this point. What's the big deal if I'm right or wrong?"
Manor Head Xia was very pleased with her words. He laughed and said, "That's right! I, Xia, have long been the winner. Why should I care about the narrow-minded prejudices of others? That year, Brother Yuan was the first to wander the Jianghu and met his short-lived wife. Later on, because of her lover, he wantonly massacred the Jianghu people and created many evil creatures. However, because of this, he established a foundation in the Central Plains. A year ago, your father secretly cooperated with the Seven Evil Spirits. He thought that he had a strong backing and that he was superior to us. However, he didn't know that the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Long before they signed the contract, our Xia and Liu Families had already formed a front. A few years ago, we secretly built an arsenal in the Imperial Palace. It was impossible for such a large project to be carried out in secret. Therefore, we formed an alliance with the other powers in the Imperial Palace and agreed to share the benefits equally. You must know that your father isn't the only one with a backer. "
Ping Ruoyu smiled bitterly and said, "That's right. Our Four Great Families fought to betray the teachings of our ancestors. The Heavens have eyes and remember every debt clearly. In the end, the Four Great Families were annihilated. It could be considered a complete retribution for us. It was very fair! "
Manor Head Xia sneered and said, "That wasn't a natural disaster. It was a man-made disaster. Yu 'er, you should know that the Four Great Families were destroyed by your hands. You should be the most remorseful sinner. How could you turn the tables and confidently blame your elders? "
Ping Ruoyu's eyes darkened. She pretended to be indifferent and said, "Uncle Xia doesn't need to remind me. I have already deeply blamed myself and even thought of using death to atone for my sins. However, if I were to die, the Four Great Families would be restored to their original state and I would die a worthy death. Since I can't do anything about it now, and my father and husband have advised me, I have also dispelled the idea of seeking death. I have always had a special characteristic, which is that I don't make decisions easily. However, once I have made a decision, I will not waver. Therefore, even if you spit out poison, I will not have the thought of seeking death. You should stop wasting your time. "
Manor Head Xia sneered and said, "You have a good life. Not only did you fail to seek death, you also profited from your misfortune and found a suitable husband. Uncle Xia is busy reviving the Xia Family's foundation and can't even drink a cup of wine at your wedding. You don't blame me, do you? " Ping Ruoyu followed suit and said, "I am also busy reviving the Ping Family's foundation. I am afraid I have no time to drink a cup of wine at your wedding. You don't blame me, do you?"
Manor Head Xia snorted and said, "You have been mischievous since you were young. Together with Yi 'er, you are known for your glib tongue. On the contrary, I don't want to rub salt on your wound. Instead, I am here to enlighten you. You don't have to blame yourself too much. The act of destroying the four villas was premeditated by Brother Liu and I. Even you were a part of the plan. We cast the net and watched as you fell into the trap. You should blame your ancestors for not accumulating good karma. At that time, your father wanted to use the position of the Alliance Head to give orders so that our Four Great Families could hold our heads high. Only Big Brother Yuan and his son opposed it. They even had several conflicts with us and we parted on bad terms. That was fine. Compared to the humble brotherhood, the interests of the Four Great Families were more important! However, when this plan was somewhat successful, your father suddenly changed his mind. Originally, the position of the Alliance Head was to be held by the heirs of our Four Great Families. However, he used the previous title of 'Alliance Head Ping' as an excuse to say that two tigers cannot live on one mountain. Since he gave you this opportunity, you should be able to concentrate on it. This was to prevent several people from working together but not of the same mind. He made it sound nice, but wasn't it obvious that he wanted to monopolize the power? The few of us are not to be trifled with. Naturally, we wouldn't let him take all the benefits. It was us who instigated nephew Yi. We pretended to be righteous, saying that we couldn't stand the Ping Family playing tricks behind our backs. Even if it wasn't for the Wulin's fate, it was for Alliance Head Li. As long as he didn't want his brothers to be reduced to puppets, he wouldn't let you succeed. That was why during your Wulin's Alliance Head inauguration ceremony, he tried so hard to stop you. As for your father's pills, if we hadn't made Brother Ping drunk and dismissed the guards nearby, do you really think that you could break into your father's secret room and steal the pills that he had been guarding so closely with your mediocre skills? Are you clear now? Even if you didn't turn into a demon at that time, the few of us would still have destroyed the villas. With the Four Great Families' name above us, we can only be limited by him forever. We can't really display our strengths! Now, I can finally make plans for the future with my identity as Xia Mou! "
Ping Ruoyu sneered and clapped her hands. "It's really called 'if you're not a family, you won't enter a family'. Uncle Xia's series of tricks really makes your niece feel ashamed of her inferiority. But have you ever thought that you're just a little bug that depends on a big tree? Without the Four Great Families as your backing, you're just a nobody in Jianghu. Who would pay attention to you? If you want to stand out, you'll have to start all over again. "
Manor Head Xia angrily said, "I want to make a name for myself in the Wulin. I want the people of Jianghu to know about the Four Great Families because of my Xia Family. They won't know that the Xia Family is just a small part of the Four Great Families! However, Yu 'er, you're a smart child. Even though your relationship with your father isn't good, I've always admired you. This time, even though I inadvertently let you see my secret, I don't want to hurt you. As long as you agree to cooperate with me, we'll be able to establish a new foundation with the resources here! "When he said this, his blood boiled and his white hair fluttered.
Ping Ruoyu sneered. "Cooperate with you? When the day comes when you 'succeed', it will be time for me to 'retire', won't it? Since you keep praising me for being smart, I can't let you down and be deceived by your schemes. I heard that when Alliance Master Li rushed to Mount Hua, he handed Liaodong to you and Uncle Liu. What about you? You surrendered without a fight? Isn't that right? Not only did you hand over Liaodong to the Seven Evil Spirits, but you also secretly transported the weapons and ammunition stored in the city? That's right, this headquarters was built with years of painstaking effort. It can't be built overnight. But there are some new weapons here that were recently sold from foreigners. They're supposed to be used to defend Liaodong. How dare you play tricks in public, betray both sides, and seek your own benefits. Ha, I just saw your master in the palace. It's still hard to say which side he will choose in the end. I'm afraid that once the debt is settled, you won't even be able to pay one-tenth of the benefits promised to you. You have to be prepared first, right? " She then smiled charmingly and said, "We're all traitors of the four great clans. There's no need to pretend to be saints and blame each other. You've been talking for so long. Aren't you tired? Where's Uncle Liu? Why didn't you ask him to come out and see me? "
When Manor Master Xia mentioned Manor Master Liu, there was a slight awkwardness on her face. She then raised her head and said, "Don't mention your Uncle Liu. His greed is more vigorous than anyone else's. I've advised him before that he has a share of the gunfire here and that he should focus on working for me as my subordinate. When the time is right, we'll fight against the Seven Evil Spirits together. But Younger Brother Liu doesn't understand the situation and insisted that we should split the benefits fifty-fifty! Ha, I risked my life to collect these things. What did he do? What right does he have to talk about splitting the benefits equally with me? We didn't agree and fought. In the end, my Xia Clan's martial arts were better, so we locked him up here. We'll let him out when he thinks it through. "
Ping Ruoyu's expression didn't change. She said, "Uncle Xia, it's not that I'm talking too much, but you're not wise enough. You worked together to build the foundation. Now that Uncle Liu is no longer useful, do you still want another person to share Master's favor? Why don't you take this opportunity to send him to see the King of Hell without anyone knowing? When the time comes, you'll have such a large treasury and give it all to the Seven Evil Spirits. All the credit will go to you. Won't he see you in a different light? Besides, even if Uncle Liu is released, the two of you will become competitors. It's hard to guarantee that you won't become enemies. Why don't you take advantage of the fact that he can't fight back … and end it all. "
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