Chapter 158 The origin of the Xiao family and the Zhen family (3)
Hearing Zhen Ni ask about Zhen Jian, Xiao Yan's eyes immediately became a little evasive. He opened his mouth, but no words came out.
Xiao Yan's expression made Zhen Ni's heart twitch even more. She stared at Xiao Yan closely, her beautiful eyes filled with worry unblinking. Everyone also noticed that Xiao Yan's eyes were evasive, and they felt sorry for him in their hearts.
Xiao Yan became worried, hoping that what Xiao Yan said would not be that Zhen Jian died in the bloody cave, let alone that he killed Zhen Jian.
In fact, the reason why Xiao Yan never mentioned Zhen Jian was not because he forgot, but because he didn’t know how to tell Zhen Ni. In any case, Zhen Jian is Zhen Ni’s younger brother and a member of the Zhen family for tens of thousands of years.
The unrivaled genius was now wasted in his hands, and he was worried that Zhen Ni would not be able to accept it.
After pondering for a long time, Xiao Yan finally looked directly at Zhen Ni and replied: "There has been contact." Although his voice was soft, he could not hide the uneasiness in it.
As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, Zhen Ni looked at Xiao Yan nervously and asked repeatedly: "How is it? How is Zhen Jian?"
Xiao Yan blinked his eyes and said hesitantly: 'I fought with Zhen Jian, Zhen Jian was defeated, and the sword's heart was destroyed..."
Le Shaolong asked in shock: "The heart of the sword has been destroyed? So, Zhen Jian is useless?"
Seeing Xiao Yan nodding, Xiao Yao's face suddenly turned pale, and he was uneasy and did not dare to look at Zhen Ni; Zhen Ni also straightened her pretty face and frowned.
Seeing Zhen Ni's face getting colder, Long Yi hurriedly said: "Sister Zhen Ni... Oh no, Aunt Zhen Ni, you don't know the situation at that time. Dad has been very tolerant, but Zhen Jian insists on putting dad to death..."
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So it turned out that Long Yi's explanation made everyone who was worried about Xiao Yan breathe a sigh of relief, and Zhen Ni's downcast face also relaxed a little.
Xiao Yan said apologetically: 'Zhen Jian is aggressive and cruel, so I have to take action..."
"Stop talking." Zhen Ni raised her hand to interrupt Xiao Yan, "I know that my clan brother must have treated you because of me... Speaking of which, I would have to thank you. If you hadn't taken care of me,
Go up, I'm afraid Zhen Jian won't even have a chance to survive in your hands. Sparing his life is the greatest favor you can do to him. However, Zhen Jian is a peerless genius of the Zhen family and even the entire human race. If he is crippled by you, he will definitely die in the future.
This has caused a great shock to the Zhen family, and I am worried that my father will be furious and be detrimental to the Xiao family..."
As soon as this worry came out, Xiao Yao, who was already worried about it, broke out in a cold sweat. He felt out of breath as if his heart was being pressed by an invisible boulder. He asked urgently: "What do you mean by the eldest lady... The master of the house will be so angry about this?"
Xiao Mansion takes action?"
Le Shaolong and others all suddenly changed their expressions at the possibility of the shadow of the powerful Zhen family coming over them. They did not notice the detail that Xiao Yao called Zhen Ni's father the head of the family, but Qing Haoran's lips showed a traceless smile.
Zhen Ni nodded and shook her head worriedly, 'I can't say...my father is very face-conscious in everything he does. For the sake of the grudges between the younger generations, and the grudges forged in the blood caves where everyone was killing each other based on their own abilities, he went to war against the Xiao clan.
, it is not a glorious thing; but my father is a person who values prestige very much. The peerless genius in the clan has been deposed. If he tolerates this tone, I am afraid it will greatly affect his reputation in the hearts of his subordinates.
prestige. So, I really can’t say... in his position, there are many ideas that we can’t guess."
Zhen Ni's words made everyone feel anxious. Le Shaolong frowned, his eyes fell on Qing Haoran, and said: "Demon Emperor, you are the Demon Emperor, and Zhen Ni's father is the Human Emperor. I think this is the right place for you."
You are the one who has the most say on this issue. Can you tell me from the perspective of the king of a clan, how would you deal with it if this happened to you?"
‘Yes, yes, Demon Emperor, please tell me quickly so that we can have an idea.”
Xiao Yao was anxious and looked at Qing Haoran eagerly.
Zhen Ni and others also looked at Qing Haoran uneasily and asked for help. Only Xiao Yan looked at Qing Haoran uneasily and showed no uneasiness, but seemed to be thinking about something.
Qing Haoran had actually been thinking about how Zhen Ni's father would handle this matter. After hearing Le Shaolong and Xiao Yao ask about it, he thought for a while and then said: "In our position, many times we can't control our own thoughts. We need to consider
The pros and cons in all aspects will be done as long as it is beneficial to the family or the entire race. It will never be based on your own likes and dislikes or the emotions of your subordinates. In short, the overall situation should be the most important thing."
Zhen Ni asked urgently: 'In your opinion, how will my father judge the pros and cons in this matter of Zhen Jian?"
Xiao Yao also asked urgently: 'Yes, Demon Emperor, if...if you were the head of the family...Miss, I am just making an analogy...if Demon Emperor, you were the head of the Zhen family, what decision would you make?"
"Haha, don't worry, maybe things are not as bad as you worry." Qing Haoran comforted Zhen Ni and Xiao Yao, and then said apologetically to Zhen Ni, "Miss Zhen Ni, I was not disrespectful to you."
He wanted to slander your father,' and then continued, 'Then I will assume that I am Zhen Zongfu, the head of the Zhen family. I know Zhen Zongfu as a person. He is calm, not impulsive, very deep, very scheming, and very independent; small things matter.
They all delegate power to their subordinates, but they are all arbitrary in major matters; they treat their subordinates equally with kindness and power, but they are also extremely ruthless; within the human race, everything is based on the interests of the Zhen family, and outside, everything is based on the interests of the human race.
But he has the overall situation in mind and will make concessions for the sake of the overall situation. He is definitely a heroic and competent human emperor. If I were him, I would definitely seek the opinions of the elders in the family before making a decision, but more importantly,
It is based on comprehensive consideration of other factors.”
Speaking of this, Qing Haoran stopped, looked at Xiao Yao and then at Zhen Ni, thought for a while and then said: 'I need to know two things. Let me ask the first thing first. Old clan leader, dare I ask if the Xiao clan
A branch of the Zhen family? Or an affiliated family?"
As soon as Qing Haoran asked this question, except for Xiao Yan, Xiao Yao and Zhen Ni, everyone else's minds immediately went blank, and their eyes all looked at Xiao Yao and Zhen Ni.
Surprised, Xiao Yao cast a questioning look at Xiao Yan. After Xiao Yan shook his head and then nodded, he answered Qing Haoran with a wry smile: "Yes, the Xiao clan is indeed a subsidiary clan of the Zhen family. But I am very strange.
The Zhen family and I, the Xiao Clan, have never disclosed this matter to the outside world. Only I, Xiao Li, Xiao Long and Xiao Yan know about it. How did the Demon Emperor know about it?"
Qing Haoran smiled, "I guessed it from the old patriarch's attitude towards Miss Zhen Ni. You are more respectful to Miss Zhen Ni, a junior, than to me, the Demon King. Do you think your relationship will cause any problems?"
What are you thinking about? However, this is just a guess, and I have never been sure. It was not until the old patriarch called Zhen Zongfu the head of the family just now, not the head of the Zhen family, nor the human emperor, that I basically confirmed my guess."
‘I see. The Demon King is really insightful.’ Xiao Yao scratched the back of his head and uneasily glanced at the reactions of Le Shaolong and others.
At this moment, Qing Mu'er angrily started to complain for the Xiao clan: "Huh! What kind of affiliated family is this? Since I met the little liar, the Xiao clan has faced the danger of annihilation twice, and the Zhen family has never rescued it once."
Not to mention, he didn’t even say a word afterwards, let alone take revenge for the Xiao clan. Even the old clan leader had to rely on his own efforts to break through to five stars..."
'shut up!"
Qing Haoran sternly shouted at Qing Mu'er, and then apologized to Zhen Ni: 'Mu'er has a straightforward temper, Miss Zhen Ni, don't take it to heart."
Zhen Ni smiled nonchalantly, "What sister Mu'er said is true. But as a member of the Zhen family, I am not in the position to say anything about it."
Xiao Yao hurriedly explained to Qing Haoran and Qing Muer, as well as to Xiao Yan, Le Shaolong and others: "You can't blame the family master. When I first arrived in Doudi Continent, I took Xiao Li, Xiao Long and others to join the
Zhen family. We really want to have a homeland of our own for the Xiao clan, but with our extremely humble strength at that time, this was simply impossible."
Xiao Yao fell into memories of the past——
'One day, the head of the family suddenly called me and asked me if I would like to go to Dizhou to build a subsidiary family for the Zhen family. My heart was so excited that I almost burst out of my chest with excitement. Although Dizhou is located in a remote place, it is still very remote.
Being remote is also my home! In order to help the Xiao clan settle down in Dizhou, the head of the family specially asked a four-star Dou Emperor to go to Dizhou with us, and asked the four-star Dou Emperor to temporarily change his surname to Xiao. Then we stopped at Dizhou Station
I have gained a foothold and have my own home belonging to the Xiao clan. In my heart, I am grateful to the family owner,” (To be continued.!)