Seeing Tao Heling being persuaded by He Qingchen's few words, Zhao Shui didn't know whether to say that Tao Heling was short-minded and could be manipulated at will, or to praise He Qingchen for being good at understanding people's hearts and for easily turning around the situation of being resented and resented by others, even doing so.
To the point where the other party is convinced.
After persuading Tao Heling, He Qingchen obtained another piece of information from elsewhere, handed it to Chang Liezi and said: "We also sent people to pay close attention to the fact that you sent several seniors to pursue Fei Beast. This is their general trend this year.
"
Chang Liezi received the intelligence with some doubts. After studying it for a long time, he asked solemnly: "Is the battle at Guangzong Sand Dune true? Is it true that any elder was seriously injured?"
"As far as I know, deep in the Guangzong Sand Dunes, an unprecedented poisonous lake suddenly appeared recently. It should be caused by the injured beast bleeding and staining the earth." He Qingchen explained: "The outer edges of the sand dunes are indeed poisonous.
There is news that a monk is staying here to recuperate. As for which elder of your sect it is, the truth is still unclear."
"I understand." Chang Liezi closed his eyes and sighed, then opened his eyes and looked at Zhao Shu and said, "Master Huaiyu, there are important matters at home. Please forgive me for not being able to accompany you."
"Fellow Taoist, be careful along the way." Zhao Shui understood immediately. He Qingchen had been prepared for this and easily transferred Tao Heling and Chang Liezi away from him, even though Zhao Shui had never brought these two together.
Treat people as their own subordinates.
If Zhao Shu was He Qingchen's enemy, these two tricks alone would be enough to put Zhao Shu into an isolated and helpless situation. We can only lament that He Qingchen has been in power in the Xiong Kingdom court for decades, and his scheming methods cannot be underestimated.
He Qingchen called his subordinates and took Tao Heling and Chang Liezi away respectively. Each had made proper arrangements, so naturally only Zhao Shu was left.
"Okay, everyone who has nothing to do with it has left. Now we can talk freely." He Qingchen asked directly: "Xu Huaiyu, or should I call you Marquis Zhenming of Huaxu Kingdom?"
"There is no more Zhenminghou in the world." Zhao Shu replied.
"Since you said that, do you want to show that you have nothing to do with Huaxu Kingdom?" He Qingchen asked.
"What do you want to say, Mr. Zuo Xiang? You might as well say it bluntly." Zhao Shu was not in the mood to guess.
"I have to be cautious." He Qingchen's expression was serious: "No one can rest assured that a dead man from ten years ago has climbed out of the coffin. What's more, this person is also the culprit of countless disasters and phenomena in the past ten years. I
If we relax, I am afraid that not only will I be sorry for the Bear Country, but I will also bring harm to all the people in the world."
Zhao Shu snorted coldly: "Since I am the chief culprit and such a treacherous person, why don't you, the Prime Minister of the Left, take action directly? Killing me will not only eradicate a major source of trouble, but also make your name known to the world and shock the world."
"I have indeed thought about it." He Qingchen said without concealment: "Especially after I learned that you planned to go to Tiancheng Mountain to ask for advice, I once thought of recruiting people to surround you and kill you directly."
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Shui didn't change at all, but Qian Shaobai, who was standing beside him, looked shocked.
"I think Mr. Zuo Xiang should know what the leader of the Gui sect did outside Difei Mountain back then." Zhao Shu said expressionlessly: "I just have a grudge to complain and avenge, that's all."
"As far as I know, the Master's use of the Three Lights Breaking Obscure Technique back then was nothing more than forcing Liang Tao to reveal his true spirit." He Qingchen said with a smile, "The person who wielded the final sword was not Shangjing Sect."
The corners of Zhao Shui's eyes twitched. He Qingchen's words touched the most tangled place in his heart. He understood that there was a reason for Liang Tao's failure, but there was always a bit of luck in his heart. He hoped that Liang Tao could succeed. In the battle of Difei Mountain, many people intervened before and after.
There were many people who interfered, but the person who severely injured Liang Tao in the end was Zhao Shu's biological mother.
"There is a grudge to complain, and there is a grudge to take revenge. This is a good saying." He Qingchen nodded slightly, but there was no smile on his face: "My senior brother Qing Duzi was killed by Liang Tao himself in order to cut off the queen.
There are also quite a few Shangjing Sect disciples in Chongxuan Hall. Shaobai, do you remember that several of your uncles and senior brothers were killed by monks from Huaiying Hall?"
Qian Shaobai's face turned gloomy and he nodded with some difficulty.
"How? Are we still talking about past grudges?" He Qingchen looked at Zhao Shu and asked.
"On the battlefield, no matter personal grudges," Zhao Shu said.
"Well said!" He Qingchen raised his chin: "There are not many people in the world who can understand this truth regardless of personal hatred on the battlefield. The conflict between the five countries of Kunlun Continent was rooted in the great chaos in the late Tianxia years.
This step has evolved to this point.
In the chaos of war, everyone is deeply involved, either to defend their homeland, for fame, wealth, power, or to expand territory. Everyone has their own reasons and wishes for killing like this.
It would be ridiculous to talk about personal grudges when there is no break!"
Zhao Mingze said: "Is Mr. Zuo Xiang's big talk intended to excuse the elders of the sect?"
"Excuse me?" He Qingchen said with a smile: "You don't think that after the Five Kingdoms wiped out their troops in Shouyang Mountain, the world will be peaceful, right? I have a great enemy in the Huaxu Kingdom, the Xiong Kingdom, and Liang Tao is a national advisor.
Naturally, he will be targeted first. Could it be that he knows nothing about it?
As for what Liang Tao wants to do, I have heard about it from my master. Or do you want to defend Liang Tao and prove that he rose to the throne and controlled the world for the sake of the common people? Let's ask Jingzong to intervene.
On the contrary, it will harm countless sentient beings?”
"With my level of cultivation, I would not make such nonsense." Zhao Shu said: "It's just that in my opinion, Shang Jingzong's action back then was just to prevent a powerful enemy from appearing."
"Otherwise?" He Qingchen asked back: "Since we are in troubled times, do we still expect others to give gentle advice before taking action? Liang Tao ascended to the throne and was interfered by various experts. Isn't it the bitter fruit of his own creation?
?A master of the Immortal family, who has been deeply involved in the world, has caused many killings, and finally fell into a murderous disaster, who can blame him?"
Zhao Shu smiled and asked, "If Master Zuo Xiang says that, how should the Four Immortals deal with themselves?"
"Xuan Tugong guarded the embankment and controlled the flood. This trip has proved his state of mind. There is no need for me, a junior, to say more." He Qingchen's tone was cold: "But I would like to advise you, if you want to be an enemy of Shangjing Zong and Youxiong Kingdom,
I don’t mind using any means to destroy you physically and mentally.”
"Lord Zuo Xiang, you have such a loud tone!" Zhao Shu leaned forward slightly: "In a matter of seconds, life and death only take a moment. Is Lord Zuo Xiang very confident in his own cultivation and magic power?"
"You only have one chance, so you might as well give it a try." He Qingchen leaned back calmly, with no defense on his body.
Zhao Miao smiled and said nothing. He could see that He Qingchen's cultivation was far inferior to his own, and even inferior to Qian Shaobai beside him. However, he showed no fear at all and was extremely unscrupulous.
Given He Qingchen's status, he must have special life-saving means, but they were hidden so deeply that even Zhao Shu couldn't see them. If he really killed him here, then the numerous guards and monks outside would definitely do it.
A crazy counterattack and complete enmity with Shangjing Zong was a situation that Zhao Shu did not want to see.
"Why should I kill you for no reason?" Zhao Shu restrained his murderous intent and asked.
He Qingchen said: "Then I want to ask, why do you want to go to Tiancheng Mountain? You don't think that your cultivation and magic power can be compared with that of my master, do you?"
"I said that I went to Tiancheng Mountain to seek advice from the experts." Zhao Shu said: "Is it possible that the head of Han Yuanzi was afraid of difficulties and did not dare to come forward, so he asked Mr. Zuo Xiang to talk to him on his behalf?"
He Qingchen smiled instead of getting angry: "Should I say you are arrogant? Your cultivation and magic power are indeed profound, and you can be considered among the ranks of countless experts in the world, but in my eyes, it is not incredible.
When it comes to the speed of improvement in cultivation, I have seen several people who are faster than you. However, how many heroes died in the melee of the five kingdoms? As for those masters who are dedicated to hiding, they will not deliberately reveal themselves.
I came to talk to you because I am a disciple acting on behalf of my master. Your master is devoted to pure cultivation and is not a troublemaker like Liang Tao. If you are someone who is rude and offensive, I will naturally block you from Tiancheng Mountain on your master's behalf.
"
"Strange." Zhao Shu was not irritated and said with a smile: "I suddenly feel that with the level of the head of Han Yuanzi, you should not be allowed to test me. What is it? It is enough to let Mr. Zuo Xiang make his own decisions.
?
Even if I really plan to go to Tiancheng Mountain to seek revenge, even if Mr. Zuo Xiang does not stop me, how can I be the opponent of the head of Han Yuanzi? With Mr. Zuo Xiang’s heart and skill, I will not make such a ridiculous move, you
……Anxious."
He Qingchen said calmly: "I suddenly feel that it is necessary to make the news of your survival to the public."
"What are you anxious about?" Zhao Shu rolled his eyes, suddenly had an inexplicable thought, and suddenly said in shock: "Han Yuanzi is about to ascend?!"
As soon as these words came out, He Qingchen, who showed no emotion or anger, couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and Qian Shaobai next to him was so frightened that his eyes widened.
"It seems I was right." Zhao Miao looked serious.
Zhao Shu had indeed anticipated this situation, but he thought it was too bizarre and a coincidence, so he did not deduce it further.
It now seems that Liang Tao's judgment on Han Yuanzi's cultivation realm was very accurate. Considering that when the emperor slayed the dragon, it was Han Yuanzi who presided over the iron barrier to trap the evil dragon. Such figures rose to the level of immortality.
It is logical to say that Xian is right.
Ascension to immortality is the greatest achievement for those who cultivate immortality. Unless there are some unbreakable ties or wishes, usually no immortal will stay in the world. Just like Lingxiao, they also hope to return to the cave as soon as possible and regain their true form.
Then he ascended to heaven.
Han Yuanzi, as the head of the Shangjing Sect, is bound by worldly ties and has a heavy burden of energy. A person like him must make various arrangements before ascending. He cannot just slap his butt and leave. Shu Kuang Chao Chen
Like Hongxueke, he is still bound by the kindness of Canghua Tianjun.
And Zhao Shu couldn't help but think of more - Han Yuanzi, as the head of the Shangjing Sect, hid his merits and reputation, and seemed to have never shown up, but his position in the Shangjing Sect was still unshakable.
Not to mention anything else, the Shangjing Sect has been around for hundreds of years. The Four Immortals have been guarding the Xiong Kingdom for such a long time, and their disciples are all over the Xiong Kingdom.
Shangjingzong is to the Xiong Kingdom what Chongxuan Hall is to the Huaxu Kingdom, even worse. As a disciple of Han Yuanzi, He Qingchen was able to become the left prime minister of the Xiong Kingdom, holding great power and planning
In matters of state, even if Han Yuanzi is not involved in the secular world, He Qingchen's existence expresses an attitude.
Zhao Shu vaguely felt that Han Yuanzi was more skillful than Liang Tao in dealing with the disputes between the mortal world and the immortal world. He did not have to be in the public eye and suffer the jealousy and hostility of all parties.
Of course, Shangjing Sect's heritage is still richer than that of Chongxuan Hall. Other sects may not have such masters as Si Xian Gong, but Shangjing Sect can produce four of them at once, and from Xia Huang Gong and
Judging from Xuantugong's deeds, he was a great sage and capable person who worked tirelessly and worked hard for the common people.
With such an elder, one can imagine the sect’s ethos. In Zhao Shui’s view, one of the key reasons for the decline and decline of Chongxuan Hall was the decadence and corruption of the disciples, which greatly wasted the great opportunity for the inheritance of the Xian family.
This situation in the Chongxuan Hall has something to do with Liang Tao's own words and deeds. At least when there is a disaster in Huaxu State, the Chongxuan Hall may not send people to help, and the four surnames of the Immortal Clan will be fine if they don't take the opportunity to raid and gather.
But everything about Shangjingzong is more or less related to Han Yuanzi's stay in this world. No one can guarantee that after Han Yuanzi ascends and leaves, Shangjingzong can maintain its current style and behavior. Especially the Four Immortals.
If there is a dispute, who will make the final decision?
No wonder He Qingchen was so wary of Zhao Shu going to Tiancheng Mountain. Just like when Liang Tao ascended to the throne and Zhao Shu stayed outside, his intentions were somewhat similar.
"Master Zuo Xiang, I would like to ask a question." Zhao Shu suddenly became interested: "Do you hope that Master Han Yuanzi will achieve the immortal path and ascend and leave, or will you stay in the world and protect your disciples for a long time?"
There was a hint of anger in He Qingchen's eyes: "I don't think you need to worry about this."
"It seems that you haven't thought about it well." Zhao Shu smiled and said: "As a disciple, it is naturally a great joy for Master to ascend to immortality. It can not only prove that the immortal way is true and live forever, but also greatly strengthen the disciples' desire to seek the way.
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But as the left prime minister of the Youxiong Kingdom, you know better than anyone how important the head of Han Yuanzi is to Shang Jingzong and the Youxiong Kingdom. He is a move hidden in the dark and the key to shocking all parties in the world.
Maybe in your plan, Han Yuanzi is just a pawn to level Kunlun. If you can, you don't mind using the master-disciple relationship, using the sect's inheritance, using the common people, and using all means, just to implicate your soon-to-be leader.
Immortal Master..."
"That's enough!" He Qingchen interrupted Zhao Shu's words and said with a sullen face: "You don't understand me, and you don't understand Master. Don't use such dirty and sinister judgments to judge, it will only make you look ugly!"
"Is it ugly? I don't think so." Zhao Shu shrugged: "You are just doing your duty. What's more, with the realm of the head of Han Yuanzi, if he only thinks about ascending to immortality and completely ignores worldly things,
Then he will not be able to become the head of the Shangjing Sect, let alone reveal the Dunjia Mountain Cave Heaven to you, Mr. Zuo Xiang."
He Qingchen frowned: "I never said that Dunjia Mountain Cave Heaven is related to Master."
"When Qian Shaobai came to deliver the message, I immediately understood that the head of Han Yuanzi had noticed that the Dongtian Gate was coming." Zhao Shu said: "After all, there are some things that cannot be hidden from the masters of the Xian family, but for other people
Generally speaking, it is often profound and mysterious and difficult to understand.”
"So, Dunjia Mountain Cave Heaven is very important to you?" He Qingchen seemed to have grasped a chance and asked: "I wonder if the large-scale killings in Dunjia Mountain will help you open the door to Cave Heaven?"