Chapter 185 The seeds of doubt, the result of unfounded worries
"Clan Chief Xiao, what does this mean?"
Outside the flying monster, after Gu Bai was slapped down, blood was flowing from the corner of his mouth, and he looked at Xiao Tiance with a look of displeasure and displeasure and asked.
He was seen suspended in the air, the slap mark on his face was very clear, and because the slap just knocked down the flying monster, he was very embarrassed.
He felt that he had lost face in front of the ancient people. Even if he was afraid of Xiao Tiance, he would not remain silent.
However, regarding Gu Bai's dissatisfaction, Xiao Tiance just glanced at him, and then said with a smile: "This is a small punishment for you, a strong man who fights for the saints, would actually attack a little guy from my Xiao clan.
Since you said you would give him a small punishment but a big punishment, then I should also give you a small punishment but a big punishment.
Of course, if you are not convinced, feel free to talk to me, I have always been a reasonable person, I like to convince people with reason and virtue, and I am very easy to talk to."
As soon as these words came out, Gu Bai's face became even more ugly. The devil believed that Xiao Tiance was a good talker. He estimated that if he dared to speak sophistry now, he would be greeted with more slaps in the face, and even his life would be in danger.
"Chief Xiao, please calm down. Gu Bai realizes his mistake and accepts his punishment."
The situation was stronger than his own, and his life was in their hands. Gu Bai could only bow respectfully and admit his mistake.
"Well, you have to admit when you are wrong, and you have to stand upright when you are beaten. This is a good attitude. I will spare you this once."
Xiao Tiance nodded with a smile, and then he saw Xiao Xun'er looking at him carefully, and immediately smiled and said: "What, little girl, do you think what I did is wrong? You know, this guy Gu Bai gave it to you directly before
Brother Xiao Yan is here. As the leader of the Xiao Clan, I should have no problem standing up for myself when I see the younger members of the clan being bullied, right?"
Hearing the ridicule in his words, Xiao Xun'er was neither happy nor unhappy.
"call!"
After breathing a sigh of relief, Xiao Xun'er bowed and said, "Uncle Tiance, since you were at the back of Canaan College just now, why didn't you show up?
In addition, you appear here now, presumably not to chat with Xun'er, right?
I think, with your identity and status, you won’t find me, an insignificant little girl!
Well, since Uncle Tiance appears here, he might as well tell him directly."
"Haha, the little girl is quite powerful, but I have never thought of hiding anything from you.
I appear here just to invite you to be my guest in my Xiao clan’s territory, that’s all.” Xiao Tiance chuckled and said bluntly.
As for Xiao Xun'er, he personally prefers this little girl. Zhong Ling is beautiful and has a gentle and pleasant temperament. Moreover, her tolerance and dedication to Xiao Yan in the original novel moved Xiao Tiance.
If it weren't for that guy Gu Yuan being ignorant and making the wrong choice, he wouldn't have done this kind of kidnapping thing.
"Uncle Tiance, you want to use me to threaten my father? With your status, you wouldn't do such a thing, right?" Xiao Xun'er was startled, but saw that the others were motionless for a moment. She must have been beaten.
Xiao Tiance was under control.
"What a weird method, I didn't even notice how he did it." Xiao Xun'er thought to herself, looking at Xiao Tiance with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.
If such a strong man wanted to do something to her, she couldn't resist at all, even if she had some methods given by Gu Yuan.
Not to mention it's just some defensive measures, it's the same even when her father is here.
"Haha, the little girl has a good mind. Logically speaking, with my status and strength, I really don't need to be like this, but who told your father not to give me any face?
Humph, I invited him to deal with the Soul Clan together, which is considered an alliance.
Your father didn't agree at the time, so he joined forces with the Yan Clan to form an alliance, and also instigated the rebellion of the two imperial clans, the Stone Clan and the Spirit Clan, which were vassals of my Xiao Clan.
Since he dares to be the first grader, why can't I be the fifteenth grader?
But don't worry, I won't hurt you, I'm just asking you to help with a play, and I will let you go in the future." Xiao Tiance chuckled, and then explained why he came.
After listening to his explanation, Xiao Xun'er was silent for a while, then raised her head and said in a deep voice: "Uncle Tiance, there must be a reason why my father did this.
You had good intentions in inviting him to deal with the Soul Clan together, but he is also worried."
"Worried, what are you worried about?" Xiao Tiance asked.
Of course he knew what Gu Yuan was worried about, but he also wanted to see if Xiao Xun'er really noticed it.
If Gu Yuan's worries can be seen based on the news Ling Quan and Ling Ying told her on the way here, then this little girl is really smart.
However, to his surprise, Xiao Xun'er not only did not answer immediately, but looked at Xiao Tiance with a smile and asked: "Why does Uncle Tiance test Xun'er?
My father said in his letter that in the entire Dou Qi Continent today, you are number one in terms of strength, and no one can match you in terms of wisdom.
My father has never been so afraid of anyone.
So, how can you, a smart person like you, still not know my father’s worries?”
"I am not Gu Yuan, how can I know his thoughts?" Xiao Tiance said with a smile, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
On the opposite side, Xiao Xun'er also knew it well. Since Xiao Tiance wanted to hear her side of the story, she would just do it.
"Uncle Tiance, my father's worry is nothing more than fear that after the Soul Clan is wiped out by the Xiao Clan, the Xiao Clan will become the dominant family and no one will be able to check and balance the development of the Xiao Clan.
Once the Soul Clan is wiped out, will the Ancient Clan become the next Soul Clan?
Therefore, it is understandable that he seeks an alliance with the Yan Clan.
As for the matter between the Stone Tribe and the Spirit Tribe, it is indeed my father who made a mistake, and Xun'er can apologize to you on his behalf." Xiao Xun'er said calmly.
Seeing her indifferent expression, even if she had fallen into his hands, she was not worried about her own safety at all. She was so calm and composed, which really made Xiao Tiance take a high look.
"Yes, yes, you are indeed a very good girl. Based on your words alone, I can conclude that you will be more promising than your father.
Otherwise, I will make the decision for you and Xiao Yan. We will hold the wedding today. From now on, you will be considered a member of my Xiao clan. In this way, after Xiao Qing retreats, I will let you personally assist.
How about Zuo Xiaoyan becoming the next clan leader of the Xiao clan?" Xiao Tiance admired it very much, and when he saw that Xiao Xun'er didn't look complacent at all on his face, he started joking.
A little girl is a little girl. As soon as she said these words, Xiao Xun'er blushed and became shy.
"Uncle Tiance was joking. Although Xun'er likes brother Xiao Yan, she also wants to be with him in this life.
However, that is based on the fact that the Xiao clan and the Gu clan are connected by the same spirit..."
Before Xiao Xun'er could finish speaking, Xiao Tiance waved his hand and interrupted: "Then according to what you said, once the Xiao Clan and the Ancient Clan start a war, there will be no possibility for you and Xiao Yan?"
"Xun'er didn't mean that!" Xiao Xun'er waved her hands repeatedly.
How could she give up her brother Xiao Yan, whom she longed for so much?
However, once the Xiao Clan and the Ancient Clan start a war, can I really be with Xiao Yan?
For a moment, Xiao Xun'er was a little confused.
Seeing the hesitation on her face, Xiao Tiance smiled unkindly. Sure enough, the little girl is just a little girl. She can't help but tease her at all. Such a joke can make her look like this. How can she be different from when she was talking to him before?
What about his calmness and calmness?
"Okay, little girl, I won't tease you anymore.
I have never had any ill will towards the Ancient Clan. Maybe your father doesn’t believe it, and even you don’t believe it. In fact, I have never regarded the Ancient Clan as an enemy.
It's a pity that your father made a bad move and insisted on trying to hinder our clan after it started a war with Maybe.
What's even more disgusting is that he actually instigated the Stone Clan and the Spirit Clan to betray our Xiao Clan.
In this life, there are several types of people I hate the most. The first is those who break their word, the second is those who betray others, and the third is those who betray.
And betrayal, in my opinion, is the most unforgivable."
Speaking of this, Xiao Tiance looked at Xiao Xun'er's beautiful face, and then said with emotion: "It's a pity, it's really a pity, how great would it be if the ancient clan and our clan always stood on the same line?
When the time comes, when Xiao Yan becomes stronger, I will go to the ancient world to propose marriage to Xiao Yan, and the two families will truly be reunited with Qin and Jin. Wouldn't it be beautiful?"
On the opposite side, Xiao Xun'er was also attracted by his words. If that was the case, of course it would be great.
However, she thought more, because she heard some different news from what she just said.
After a while, Xiao Xun'er said seriously: "Uncle Tiance, there should be room for relaxation at this point. Xun'er is not talented. I am willing to persuade him and his father to form an alliance with the Xiao clan. I don't know if Uncle Tiance is willing to believe it."
Xun'er?"
"Oh? Are you here to convince Gu Yuan?" Xiao Tiance was a little surprised.
"Yes, Uncle Tiance, the reason why my father made this choice is simply because he was worried that he would have conflicts with the Xiao Clan in the future and end up like the Soul Clan today.
In fact, just like Uncle Tiance said, the Xiao clan or you have never had any hostility towards our ancient clan, right?
In addition, the Xiaogu and Xiaogu clans have been on good terms for generations, and a large-scale marriage was held in the past few years. Although they are said to be two clans, they have actually been one clan for a long time.
Since we are a family, why do we have to go to the opposite side?
As long as Uncle Tiance is willing to let me go, and Xun'er is willing to be the one to convince my father, we can also bring the two races back together. I wonder what Uncle Tiance wants?" After Xiao Xun'er finished speaking, she looked at him with hope.
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Seeing this, Xiao Tiance couldn't help but laugh.
"Uncle Tiance, why are you laughing? Don't you think Xun'er can convince my father?" Xiao Xun'er asked doubtfully.
"Convince your father, I believe it." Xiao Tiance shook his head and affirmed.
"Then since..."
Xiao Xun'er was about to ask the reason when Xiao Tiance waved his hand and interrupted: "Little girl, you may not understand that your father is your father, and the ancient clan is the ancient clan.
Although your father Gu Yuan is the leader of the Ancient Clan, from the moment your father came to power and became the leader of the Ancient Clan, even if he is the strongest, his decisions can never represent the entire Ancient Clan.
At this point, whether it is your father or other members of the ancient clan, they can only go to the dark side and become enemies of the Xiao clan."
Hearing this, Xiao Xun'er was puzzled, then she looked at Xiao Tiance and asked: "Uncle Tiance, why did you say that? I believe that as long as you make a strong statement and let them know, they will definitely agree to reconcile with the Xiao clan?
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Xiao Tiance shook his head and sighed: "Girl, you are very smart, but you should understand one thing. Once the seeds of doubt are planted, people will continue to amplify their assumptions until they completely believe it.
Therefore, although your idea is good, it is too naive after all. As long as the Xiao clan remains strong and can crush other imperial clans, anything that may happen will become a worry for them in the future.
Well, let me tell you a story called Unfounded Worry.
The story is that in a country called Qi State, there was a person who was worried that the sky would collapse and the earth would collapse. He would not have a safe place to live, and he would not be able to sleep well or eat.
Another person was worried about the worries of this Qi man, so he went to comfort him and said: "The sky is just accumulated gas. There is no place without air. Every move you make, every breath you take, the sky is in the air all day long."
Why are you worried that the sky will fall when you are active here?”
The man said: "The sky is really filled with accumulated gas, so won't the sun, moon and stars fall down?"
The person who comforted him said: "The sun, moon and stars are also made of gas. They are just glowing things in the gas. Even if they fall, they will not cause harm to people."
The man then asked, "What if the ground collapses?"
The person who comforted him said: "The earth is just piled up clods of soil, filling up the emptiness in all directions. There is no place without clods. You are walking and jumping and active on the ground all day long. How can you worry about sinking?"
How about going down?"
The man from Qi State was very happy to put down his ideological burden; the person who comforted him was also relieved and very happy.
For example, now, the people of the ancient tribe think of the Qi man in the story. When he began to doubt, the seeds of doubt had already been planted, and he would feel afraid because of his own worries.
Moreover, the most terrifying thing is that the only person who can comfort him is my Xiao clan, which is what they are worried about. Even if my clan tells the ancient clan that we will never be enemies with them, the Xiao clan is what they are worried about.
How can we make them believe that the sky is falling and the earth is falling?"
Xiao Xun'er is very smart, but after all, she has seen too little. It is difficult for her to understand this sentence once the seeds of doubt are planted.
But as soon as Xiao Tiance's story was told, she understood that everything was in an endless loop. The person who could comfort the tribe was the person they were worried about, so how could they believe it?
"So, Uncle Tiance, is there any way to solve it?
Once the two clans start a war, there will definitely be bloodshed. Does Uncle Tiance want to see such a situation?" Xiao Xun'er said with a frown.
"Girl, you are wrong. I never like to explain my actions.
Besides, doesn’t the right of choice lie with the ancient tribe?”