Behind the huge wooden door of the Wu clan, an old white figure appeared, and the atmosphere gradually became solemn.
This figure was holding a dragon-head crutch, and his steps did not move at all, but his figure floated into everyone's field of vision.
The face is thin, the bones are protruding, the beard and hair are all white, the eye sockets are sunken, and the eyes are as dark as ink, with only a little white light in the pupils, which is breathtaking.
"Everyone is here?"
The old man asked.
"I don't know whether Qi is right or not, but the old man let us in first. It's not the way to treat guests if you leave the clan leaders outside and ignore them."
A middle-aged man said gloomily.
"It's natural, but it seems that a little insect got into my family today. May I ask how this little brother got in?"
The old man's eyes were like torches, he stared at Li Xiaobai and spoke word by word.
"I have met the clan leader. I am Li Xiaobai, the clan leader of the branch of the Wu clan. Naturally, he will also participate in today's clan leaders' meeting."
Li Xiaobai cupped his fists and raised his hands, Lanxess said.
"Is there such a young clan leader among our clan?"
"I have never heard of it, and I have never met you. Which clan is this from? Could it be that you are here to participate on behalf of the clan leader?"
The monks around him all looked sideways, looking at Li Xiaobai with surprise in their eyes.
Every year at the meeting, the family will cause trouble for the branch clans. Therefore, many family clan leaders send clan members to come and scold them on their behalf in order to avoid trouble. However, this kind of behavior usually leads to a tragic death. At least so far, those who come to replace the clan leader
None of the monks who attended the meeting left alive.
"Side branch?"
"Which clan are you from?"
The old man asked calmly.
"A small tribe on the border of the Southern Territory is of no importance."
Li Xiaobai said happily and took out a token from his arms, which belonged to the Southern Territory.
"Border branch, I don't remember sending an invitation to this small bloodline. The minor branch is not qualified to participate in the meeting of clan leaders."
The old man had an indifferent expression and a gloomy tone.
Li Xiaobai said: "As a clan leader, why am I not qualified to join the association? Only by listening to the instructions from my superiors can I implement them more accurately at the local level."
"Vulgar language. The hierarchy in our clan is very strict. Even the clan leaders are divided into three, six or nine levels. If everyone is like you, the clan chiefs meeting will be overcrowded and the efficiency will be greatly reduced."
"Why else am I holding a meeting!"
The white light in the old man's eyes shone brightly and was extremely hot, as if it was about to penetrate Li Xiaobai.
"My family, this person was brought by me. Although he is only a side bloodline, he has good cultivation. After this period of inspection, I think he is qualified to participate in the meeting of clan leaders. I might as well observe it first and then make a decision.
Conclusion.”
Among the crowd, a man in black robes spoke up and said in a deep voice.
Although he had never seen it before, Li Xiaobai recognized it at a glance. This person was the clan leader who had always maintained close contact with the former clan leader. In the past, the two parties traded once a month, so they must know each other's appearance. Now he saw the identity token.
He made his identity clear and spoke out to protect him.
"Wu Tianlong, are you serious?"
"Introducing the clan leader to join the clan elders' meeting, do you know the stakes involved? He hasn't even grown hair yet. Can you guarantee that he won't have any problems?"
"That's right, and you shouldn't have forgotten the rules, right? To recommend a clan leader to join the meeting, the recommender must accept the challenge of the three clan leaders and succeed. Don't let this kid be fine by then, and you will die in the family.
"
As soon as the man in black robe said this, many clan leaders immediately became uproar and invited unqualified clan leaders to participate in the clan leaders' meeting. I am afraid only they know what this means.
It is the rule of the Wu clan for the introducer to accept the challenge. The family believes that if something goes wrong when introducing the clan leader into the family meeting, it will be the responsibility of the introducer. Therefore, accepting three rounds of challenges in succession is also to restrict the introducer from inviting random invitations.
The side bloodline came to the main family.
"Is that what you mean?"
The old man looked at the man named Wu Tianlong and said calmly.
"Yes, that's what I mean. Patriarch Li Xiaobai is definitely qualified in terms of qualifications. I am willing to guarantee that I will be his leader."
Wu Tianlong looked at Li Xiaobai and said loudly.
"In that case, let's enter first!"
The old man glanced at Wu Tianlong and Li Xiaobai, turned around and entered behind the wooden door.
The other clan leaders looked at Li Xiaobai with confused expressions. It was the first time for them to see such a young-looking clan leader. It was really surprising that he could win Wu Tianlong's favor.
Li Xiaobai followed the crowd and entered the wooden door.
The interior is just a training ground, and some young people are practicing boxing and kicking. They are all some kind of ancient fighting skills. There is a sense of vicissitudes of time in every gesture, and there is a certain mystery bred in it.
The clan leaders passed by, and the young men were also looking here, but what was in their eyes was not awe, but disdain.
"This is the main family, with a transcendent status. Even if it is just a little monk sweeping the floor, he will look down on the side bloodline from the bottom of his heart. They are the orthodox ones."
A gentle male voice came from beside him, something familiar.
Li Xiaobai looked back and saw the black-robed man named Wu Tianlong, who was also the transaction partner of his trip.
"I see, I think all the young men who come to this family are outstanding men and women, and their cultivation abilities are closely related to nature."
Li Xiaobai nodded.
"The monks of our family have always valued the status of bloodline, but have neglected their cultivation. For my family, as long as the old patriarch is still alive in the world, they will always be higher than other branches."
Wu Tianlong said calmly.
"Thank you so much, Brother Tianlong, for telling me. Brother Tianlong just made such bold words in front of me, which made me excited. From now on, as long as it's not a matter of money, Brother Tianlong can come to me, no jokes!"
Li Xiaobai laughed loudly, patted his chest and said.
"That's good. So, who are you and how did you get into the meeting of the chiefs of the Wu clan?"
Wu Tianlong's painting style suddenly changed, his grin revealed ferocious fangs, his eyes flashed scarlet, and he looked a bit demonic.
"Brother Tianlong is really a noble man who forgets things. Did he forget that you were the one who made an appointment to come down here for a transaction?"
Li Xiaobai said with a smile.
"Brother, are you joking? Why is his identity token in your hands about the deal I made with Wu Zu?"
Wu Tianlong shouted in a low voice.
"I am Bucai, and now it is the head of the side branch of the Wu clan who has come to carry out this transaction on Wu Zuo's behalf. There is a traitor in our clan, so we made the transaction in advance."
"Who's the mole?"
"Miss Wu Guo."
"As expected, I realized earlier that this woman is a poisonous woman, but she actually wanted to get involved in my business."
"But I'm a talkative person. I don't care who the trade partner is, even if your village is dead, as long as you bring the things."
Wu Tianlong narrowed his eyes slightly and said softly.
"Don't worry, it's okay. Brother Tianlong can survive the three rounds of challenges?"
"They're just a bunch of bastards. Wait until I deal with them and then look for trading opportunities. In the meantime, don't let anyone get you caught. You will get extremely rich resources!"