Chapter 171: The Arrival of the Great Elder of the Zhen Family (3)
Damn it, my ancestors treated you like a subordinate, but you actually showed off to my ancestors. If it weren't for the sake of Zhen Ni and my ancestors, I wouldn't have recognized you as the eldest elder of the Zhen family."
After seeing Xiao Yan's reaction completely, Zhen Ni sighed in her heart, fearing that the two sides would freeze, she quietly pinched Xiao Yan's waist, quickly moved to the front of Xiao Yan, and smiled at Zhen Ni
The eldest elder of the family acted coquettishly: The eldest elder is still so tough. Why do you think of Xiao Mansion? Do you miss me?"
Damn girl! You glared at Zhen Ni angrily, and the eldest elder of the Zhen family lost a lot of his temper. You said yourself how long it has been since you went back to the Zhen family? You still laughed! How are you doing, are you doing well? "
Zhen Ni stepped forward and took the eldest elder's arm, and smiled affectionately: Don't worry, eldest elder, I am living a good life here, much more fulfilling than before. Feeling that the eldest elder of the Zhen family was slightly stunned, she spoke softly.
Turn, are my father and other elders okay?"
The eldest elder of the Zhen family finally has a smile on his face, they are all fine, they just talk about you all the time."
The eldest elder has been working hard all the way, how about we go in and take a short rest before chatting? Seeing that the eldest elder of the Zhen family started to look pleasant, Xiao Yao lost no time in inviting the eldest elder of the Zhen family into the house.
Um."
The eldest elder of the Zhen family nodded, walked into the Xiao Mansion under the guidance of Xiao Yao and holding hands with Zhen Ni, and gave Xiao Yan a cold look, intentionally or unintentionally.
Stepping into the inner palace hall, the eldest elder of the Zhen family was slightly stunned when he saw Qing Haoran and Qing Muer sitting upright.
Although the person in front of him has never seen it with his own eyes, as the eldest elder of the Zhen family, he has seen the portrait of the new Demon Emperor more than once. Coupled with Qing Haoran's majesty as an emperor that can be revealed without any deliberate effort, Zhen can see it with just one glance.
The elder of the family confirmed Qing Haoran's identity. He felt like a spring breeze blowing on his face, and a friendly smile appeared on his face. He walked quickly to Qing Haoran, cupped his fists and said: He has heard about the reputation of the Demon Emperor for a long time, but he has not had the opportunity to meet him.
I'm lucky enough to meet you today, and the Demon King is indeed very magnanimous."
Qing Haoran and Qing Muer stood up at the same time. Qing Haoran politely returned the greeting with fists in his arms and said with a smile: Haha, a mere name is not enough to be a great elder. This emperor also happened to be meeting, and happened to come over to visit brother Xiao Yan. I didn't expect to meet the great elder.
Elder."
After all, he was the Demon Emperor. With a few polite words, he vaguely pointed out his extraordinary relationship with Xiao Yan to the eldest elder of the Zhen family, hoping to strengthen Xiao Yan's power in front of the Zhen family.
As expected, although the eldest elder of the Zhen family was still smiling, his expression was imperceptibly stagnant.
When he has worries in his heart, he will meditate. Meditation will make him calm down, let alone a person in an important position like the eldest elder of the Zhen family. Once he calmed down, he quickly understood the current situation.
When he came this time, he originally planned to use both kindness and power. He would first give Xiao Yan a warning, frighten Xiao Yan and the Xiao Mansion, and then give generous gifts, so that Xiao Yan would not only surrender to the Zhen family, but also feel grateful to the Zhen family.
Heart.
The reason for this plan is firstly the dissatisfaction with Zhen Jian, and secondly the resentment that Xiao Yan should not be summoned to the Zhen family. This not only expresses the Zhen family's dissatisfaction with the Xiao family as a subsidiary family, but also provides a good foundation for the future.
Showing kindness to Xiao Yan is not too embarrassing, it shows the kindness of the Zhen family to the Xiao clan, making Xiao Yan and the Xiao clan feel grateful, and finally achieves the goal of completely conquering Xiao Yan.
But now it seems that this strategy needs to be adjusted.
Although it has long been heard that the relationship between Demon Emperor Qing Haoran and Xiao Yan is unusual, but the Demon Emperor actually came to Xiao Mansion to visit Xiao Yan in person. What does it mean? It means that the relationship between Xiao Yan and Demon Emperor Qing Haoran is not just ordinary.
So simple, and then think of Zhen Bufan's unabashed praise of Xiao Yan and the Xiao Mansion, I am afraid that the Xiao Mansion is just like Zhen Bufan said, with a development background that cannot be underestimated by any force. And with these backgrounds, the Zhen family
He has never contributed any effort. If he accuses Xiao Yan and the Xiao Mansion from a high position like he did to other affiliated families of the Zhen family, Xiao Yan may not buy it. Conquering Xiao Yan is the strategy set by the family head, and he does not want to because of his attitude
As a result, this matter was in vain.
Well, we can't blame Xiao Yan blindly. We have to argue with Xiao Yan on the rationale. The eldest elder of the Zhen family made up his mind.
After sitting down and sipping tea thoughtfully, after exchanging pleasantries, the eldest elder of the Zhen family, whose face softened a lot, said to Xiao Yan: Although it is the first time for you and me to meet, I have often heard your name.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that it’s like thunder piercing the ears, it will be feared by future generations!”
The Great Elder was full of praise, how could a mere Xiao Yan enter the Great Elder's discernment?"
Xiao Yan answered calmly. He wanted to answer more arrogantly, but seeing that the attitude of the eldest elder of the Zhen family was different from before, he temporarily suppressed his unhappiness and did not say anything irritating.
Hey, there is no need to be modest. First, he cooperated with the Merchant Alliance to break the Dan Palace’s monopoly on elixirs; then he led the Xiao clan to unify the imperial state and moved the Xiao clan to Juxicheng, while also safeguarding all the interests of the Xiao clan in the imperial state.
; Kill the Blood Cave and win the first place. Now the world recognizes you as the first peerless genius among this group of young talents, so you can't belittle yourself."
The eldest elder of the Zhen family continued to praise Xiao Yan with a faint smile on his face. His attitude was completely different from before, which made everyone a little confused. For a moment, they didn't know that it was Zhen Ni who was secretly talking to the eldest elder of the Zhen family on the way into the house.
Whatever he said, it was because of the presence of Qing Haoran that the eldest elder of the Zhen family put away his arrogance.
Xiao Yan also thought the same, so he did not let down his guard: Xiao Yan, the first peerless genius, is not worthy of the great reputation of the Great Elder."
Haha. The eldest elder of the Zhen family laughed a few times, then suddenly changed the topic and asked seemingly casually, were you very busy some time ago?"
Here it comes! Zhen Ni and Xiao Yao's hearts trembled. The Great Elder Xin Dao was still very powerful. They changed their attitude first to make Xiao Yan less resistant. They did not mention the matter of Zhen Jian first, but instead asked Xiao Yan about it some time ago.
If Xiao Yan doesn't respond well to the call, the great elder might make a fuss about it. After all, it's still unclear what the Zhen family's attitude is towards Xiao Yan regarding Zhen Jian.
What is the purpose of the elder's visit this time? Although the Zhen family does not necessarily want to pursue Xiao Yan for not being called, at least the Xiao family is nominally a subordinate family of the Zhen family, and a newly appointed patriarch of a subordinate family resists the head of the family.
After being summoned, it was not impossible to accuse Zhen Jian of contempt for the head of the family and then pursue the truth of the matter.
But Zhen Ni and Xiao Yao immediately felt relieved.
Xiao Yan nodded calmly and said, neither humble nor arrogant: He went into seclusion to break through the five stars after coming out of the Blood Slaughter Cave, so he couldn't leave for the Zhen family's appointment last time, so he even reported it to the First Elder to express his apology to the Human Emperor."
Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Qing Haoran couldn't help but admire him in his heart. Who said that Xiao Yan was not good at words? Didn't he say these words very well? He used the Zhen family's agreement instead of the Zhen family's summons.
Zhen Ni's father is the human emperor rather than the head of the family. It doesn't sound wrong at all, but it implicitly expresses the meaning that the Xiao family does not have to be a subsidiary family of the Zhen family.
Oh. A trace of displeasure flashed in the eyes of the eldest elder of the Zhen family. How could he not hear the hidden meaning in Xiao Yan's words, but he changed his strategy and did not want to delve into the words in Xiao Yan's words. He was here to win over Xiao Yan.
Yan and Xiao Mansion, not here to intensify conflicts. After a moment of silence, he asked unhurriedly: So, you were in retreat before I came here?"
That's not the case. Old fox, you came to my door as soon as I came back. How could it be such a coincidence? You clearly got a tip that I was out and returning home. Why did you ask me like this if you didn't mean to set me up? Xiao Yan cursed secretly in his heart.
After making a sound, he deliberately sighed and said, after leaving the customs, he was planning to go to the Zhen family. Unexpectedly, an urgent matter happened in Xiao Mansion, so Xiao Yan had to go to the Yao Clan. No, the elder just came back.
coming."
Seeing that Xiao Yan had not lied and had been in seclusion, the eldest elder of the Zhen family felt a little better, but he was still unhappy with what Xiao Yan said. In his mind, what could be more important to the Xiao clan than calling the head of the family? He immediately
Showing concern, he asked with interest: Oh? An urgent matter? Tell me, maybe I can help." To be continued.