He clearly heard that they were sworn brothers, yet he still said that.
Moreover, the Goddess Cult only consisted of female disciples, and the sect rules forbade any relations between men and women. He was clearly humiliating Hui Qingping.
Hui Qingping's expression turned cold. "If you don't know how to speak human language, then shut your stinky mouth!"
"Impudent!" Yi Shu, who was accompanying her, immediately shouted angrily. Since her master was humiliated, her disciple naturally had to stand up and speak up.
Long Xiu raised his hand to stop her. "If they want to swear, then let them do it. No one can change anything," he glanced at Niu Youdao meaningfully, as if he was letting Niu Youdao decide for himself.
Niu Youdao looked embarrassed.
Guan Fangyi, Yuan Gang, Fei, Zheng, Xia, and the others were all nervous.
Situ Yao, who was watching from the side, was both glad and nervous. He was glad that Long Xiu arrived in time and would not sit back and watch what he was worried about happen. However, he was also worried that Long Xiu would harm Niu Youdao and completely change the current situation of Nanzhou and Jinzhou.
"Little Brother, what are you still hesitating for? Do you want to go back on your word?" Hui Qingping forced Niu Youdao to continue.
Thus, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the two of them successively kowtowed to the heavens, then stood up to light incense sticks and pour wine for a toast.
Those who cared about Niu Youdao all broke out in cold sweat at the huge pressure that Niu Youdao was under.
Little did they know that for Niu Youdao, the pressure was only superficial. He did not expect that High Heaven Pavilion and Goddess Cult would both send elder-level people, nor did he expect that Long Xiu would personally come. Moreover, he did not expect that these people would bump into each other. It was really a series of accidents.
These were all situations that he had not calculated before. Previously, he only estimated that the three major sects of the Yan Nation would send an elder who could make the decision. He did not think that a mere Mao Lu Manor would attract the arrival of someone of Long Xiu's level.
However, he had already planned for this. Although it was an accident that these people bumped into each other, it was actually a lot simpler for him.
After the two of them were done, Quan Taifeng came over to join in the fun. He patted Niu Youdao's shoulder hard and said passionately, "From today onwards, you and I are brothers. With me around, there's no need to fear anything."
Hui Qingping, who cast a sideways glance at Long Xiu, also smiled and said, "Little Brother, although I'm older than you, I have a sense of responsibility. No matter what happens, as your sister, I won't just watch you suffer."
The two of them echoed each other, completely different from before when they were forced to become sworn brothers. They were now to Xiu You Niu Youdao and tried to help. to help. to to to. to was to them.
To put it bluntly, the two of them were just putting on a show for Long Xiu. Now that Niu Youdao was their sworn brother, if anyone touched him, it would be the same as touching them. They wouldn't sit idly by.
They also had the intention of joining forces to fight against Long Xiu.
In fact, the two of them did not expect that Long Xiu would personally come to Mao Lu Manor. Previously, they had thought that the three major sects of the Yan Nation would send someone. Even if it was an elder, they would be able to fight against him. However, it was different now that Long Xiu was here. Their status was not equal, and the strength of the people accompanying him was not inferior to that of the three major sects. Thus, the two of them had to join forces.
The atmosphere at the scene was oppressive and treacherous. Most people did not dare to make a sound. Niu Youdao appropriately maintained his silence.
"Are you done?" Long Xiu asked. He did not expect to encounter such a thing when he personally came here.
After the three major sects of the Yan Nation received the letters of complaint from Niu Youdao and Shang Chaozong, Nanzhou's aggrieved appearance made the three major sects ignore Nanzhou's side. Since they had asked them to make a decision, it meant that Nanzhou was under their control at any time. They were not worried, so they did not immediately send someone to intervene in Nanzhou's side.
As the final arbiter of the Yan Nation, they began to ask for an explanation from the Yan Nation's imperial court. They exchanged letters with the Yan Nation's imperial court. Who would have thought that Nanzhou would suddenly send troops and beat Dingzhou in such a short time?
Later, they found that the situation was not right. News came from the Ranking List of Pills that Zong Yuan died in battle. Not to mention Zhao Xiongge, the Yan Nation's imperial court was in a state of emergency and asked the three major sects to mediate. Things were getting out of hand. The three major sects could not sit still when the internal affairs of the Yan Nation were in chaos.
The three sects communicated for a while. A mere Thatched Cottage Villa was not worthy of all three sects coming. Xiao Yao Palace took the initiative to say that they would come to Nanzhou as a representative. Thus, Long Xiu personally came to see what was going on.
In short, after going back and forth like this, when the three major sects had no choice but to take action to suppress Nanzhou, a few days had already passed. Thus, Long Xiu arrived late. Even Hui Qingping and Quan Taifeng, who were further away, arrived before him.
However, Long Xiu was also glad that he had come in person. Otherwise, if he had just sent an Elder to handle this matter, they would not have been able to suppress this situation.
Seeing that no one answered, Long Xiu turned to Niu Youdao and gestured with his head, "Niu Youdao, come with me."
As soon as Niu Youdao moved, Hui Qingping grabbed Niu Youdao's arm. Quan Taifeng also reached out to block Niu Youdao.
Long Xiu, who was about to turn around and leave, stopped and asked, "What do you want?"
The two didn't answer him. Hui Qingping reminded Niu Youdao, "Little Brother, Big Sister is doing this for your own good."
Quan Taifeng nodded, "Little Brother, we are doing this for your safety."
At this point, the two of them would not easily allow Niu Youdao to fall into Long Xiu's hands. Otherwise, why would they rush to become sworn brothers with Niu Youdao the moment Long Xiu arrived? They simply wanted a justifiable excuse to interfere.
Long Xiu nodded slightly and stared at Niu Youdao expressionlessly, "I won't force you. You don't have to either. Whether you want to come or not, let Niu Youdao decide for himself."
Long Xiu's words put Hui Qingping and Quan Taifeng in a dilemma. It was true that Niu Youdao was their sworn brother, but he was also a Yan cultivator. If they threatened a Yan cultivator in front of Long Xiu in the Yan Territory, Long Xiu would have a reason to make a move. Therefore, the two had no choice but to put down their hands.
Niu Youdao didn't hesitate and immediately walked towards Long Xiu. Hui Qingping anxiously grabbed Niu Youdao's arm and said, "Little Brother, don't be rash. You have to think this through."
Long Xiu said, "I said that no one is allowed to force me. If anyone dares to act rashly, I guarantee that none of you will go back alive!" Then, he tilted his head and gestured. Immediately, a member of Xiao Yao Palace's entourage quickly wrote a secret letter and released the golden wings.
Hui Qingping and Quan Taifeng looked at each other and knew that Long Xiu wasn't trying to scare them. Putting aside the fact that there might be other people nearby, Long Xiu definitely had the ability to mobilize all the cultivation sects in the Yan Territory to surround and intercept them. Even if his men came from Xiao Yao Palace at the last minute, the advantage of distance was not something that the sect behind them could compare with.
Moreover, based on the strength before them, they were no match for Long Xiu's entourage.
Meanwhile, Long Xiu's entourage had already moved and surrounded them on the spot. They glared at them covetously and looked like they were ready to make a move at any time.
Hui Qingping cursed inwardly. She didn't expect to see Long Xiu coming in person. She had no choice but to put down her hands again and kept winking at Niu Youdao.
"It's fine." Niu Youdao smiled and continued walking towards Long Xiu.
He wasn't afraid. Since he dared to do it, he was prepared to bear the consequences. In Nanzhou, he wasn't someone who could be killed easily.
He didn't like to draw his sword and fight. Although it was rare for him to fight, it didn't mean that he wouldn't fight or that he was weak.
Before he left, he winked at Yuan Gang, who nodded in understanding.
"Little Brother!" Quan Taifeng shouted in a deep voice and was about to take a step forward, but an Elder of Xiao Yao Palace had already moved and stopped him. They stared at each other, confronting each other.
Long Xiu turned around and left, followed by Niu Youdao.
Guan Fangyi quickly followed Niu Youdao. Along the way, she winked at Elder Chen, Second Brother Wu, and the others. Fu Fangyuan and a group of old fellows quickly and quietly gathered in the direction of Niu Youdao.
This was a matter of life and death. Once they fell out with each other, they wouldn't care if you were the Sovereign of Xiao Yao Palace, Long Xiu, or not.
Yuan Gang moved to the side of Fei, Xia, and Zheng. Ignoring the confrontation in front of them, the four quietly retreated and quickly left the Thatched Cottage Villa.
Yuan Fang, who was hiding behind the moon door, quickly retreated and paced back and forth at the foot of the wall. The situation wasn't right. He kept rubbing his hands, feeling very anxious.
Inside the waterside pavilion, Long Xiu leaned against the railing with his hands behind his back and asked calmly, "What do you want?"
Of course, he was asking about Niu Youdao.
Niu Youdao put his hands behind his back and smiled bitterly, "Sovereign, I really don't want to become sworn brothers with them. But as you can see, I had no choice. They forced me to become sworn brothers. I had no choice but to do so."
Hui Qingping and Quan Taifeng had to take the blame for this. Many people didn't know about the previous negotiation. Those who came later, including Long Xiu, saw with their own eyes that Hui Qingping forced Niu Youdao to become sworn brothers. At this moment, Hui Qingping and Quan Taifeng wouldn't say that Niu Youdao forced them to become sworn brothers.
Yi Shu reprimanded from the side, "Nonsense. The Sovereign has already made the decision for you. You can just reject it on the spot. What are you afraid of? How dare you continue to become sworn brothers with an external enemy in front of the Sovereign. What are your intentions? "
Niu Youdao tilted his head and looked at her, "Miss Yi, it's easy for you to say. Yes, that's right. The Sovereign can make the decision for me now. What about the future? Will the Sovereign always stay by my side? Regardless of whether it's the Staying Immortal Sect, Fuyun Sect, Lingxiu Mountain, or Great Zen Mountain, they all have disciples roaming the outside world. Will we be able to stop their revenge? Will you be able to stand up for insignificant people like us at any time? Miss Yi, you are so high up and no one dares to offend you. You don't know the difficulties of us lowly people. "
"You …" Yi Shu didn't know what to say. She argued irrationally, "You are famous in the cultivation world for being sworn brothers. I think you are doing this on purpose!"
Niu Youdao disagreed. "Miss Yi, you clearly saw them force me to become sworn brothers. Yet, you insist on slandering me. Miss Yi, whose side are you on? Why are you siding with an outsider? "
Yi Shu was angry, "You became sworn brothers with an external enemy and you say I am siding with an outsider?"
"Enough!" What was done could not be undone. There was no point in bringing up the matter any further. Long Xiu stopped him with a shout. He turned his head and looked coldly at Niu Youdao. "I'm not asking you about the swearing. What is going on with Nanzhou attacking Dingzhou?"
Niu Youdao said in a powerful and resonant voice, "Swearing brotherhood is nonsense, who would take it seriously? We are just waiting for the Sovereign's order. If the Sovereign says to stop the attack, I will immediately put pressure on Great Zen Mountain and Shang Chaozong. The army will immediately stop the attack! "
Such a good attitude! There was no ambiguity. Long Xiu was pleased to hear it. Slowly, he said, "Stop fooling around! Yan State is currently facing the threat of external enemies. We cannot fight among ourselves. Order the army of Nan State to stop the attack immediately! "
"Yes!" Niu Youdao agreed. However, he cupped his hands and said, "Sovereign, I have a question. I don't know if I should ask."
Long Xiu, "You have already said it. What else can't be asked? What is it?"
Niu Youdao asked, "Sovereign, have you always wanted to put me to death?"
Long Xiu didn't know why he asked this. He narrowed his eyes, "Which eye of yours saw that I wanted to put you to death?"
Niu Youdao, "Previously, the Imperial Court took the opportunity to send troops to attack Nan State. I don't believe that the three major sects didn't know about it. However, no one said anything and watched as the Imperial Court's army pressed down. After that, the Imperial Court sent assassins to attack me in Jinzhou. When I returned to Thatched Cottage Villa, the Imperial Court gathered a large number of people to attack again. They killed thousands of my cultivators. Nan State lost almost ten thousand men. Blood flowed like a river. The mountains outside Thatched Cottage Villa are full of desolate new graves. Until now, no one from the three major sects has come out to say a word of justice! "
"The Imperial Court has provoked me again and again. There is no end to it. May I ask the Sovereign, who can endure it? Should I retaliate? I have complained to the three major sects. Until now, I have not received a word of justice. What I have received is only for me to stop. It seems that it is my fault. What about the Imperial Court? "
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