Li Tianlan had guessed that Zhuang Huayang knew his identity from the beginning of the entrance exercise. Now that he heard him directly calling his grandfather's name, he basically had a definite answer in his heart.
His heart was beating fiercely, but his external expression did not change at all, like a rock, cold and indifferent.
"Appreciate further details."
He raised his head, looked calmly into Zhuang Huayang's eyes and said.
Zhuang Huayang narrowed his eyes subconsciously and looked at Li Tianlan seriously for a while before he suddenly said: "Tianlan, do you know that your current performance may be appreciated by others, but it is difficult for others to like it.
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"You are too quiet, so quiet that no one can see through you. If you already have a foundation, it would be a good thing for you to behave like this, but now you are just a young man with nothing. An old man like me can't even see you.
Young people who feel that they are deep or even unfathomable, this is a bit too much. You should show your vigor and vitality, at least let others understand your thoughts, even if what others see is not what you really want.
appeared."
The corner of Li Tianlan's mouth moved, he sat on the bed and bowed slightly, saying calmly: "Thank you, principal, for your teaching."
Zhuang Huayang couldn't tell whether Li Tianlan had listened. This young man really felt that he couldn't control it. He shook his head, pulled up a chair and sat beside the hospital bed, and took out a cigarette again:
"Have one?"
Li Tianlan nodded, took the fire and lit it. He could smoke, but the tobacco he smoked at the border was all cheap tobacco, and he smoked less, so he was not very addicted.
"Is this considered a luxury item in your place?"
Zhuang Huayang shook the cigarette in his hand and asked with a smile, but in his eyes, Li Tianlan seemed not to hear him, his expression did not change at all, and he just smoked quietly.
The old principal laughed at himself, and regardless of whether Li Tianlan listened or not, he went straight to the topic: "The Li family represented by Li Honghe was not called the Li family before. Unlike the Beihai Wang family, they are a martial arts force with a long tradition.
Kunlun Xuanyuan Terrace."
"Twenty years ago, Xuanyuan Terrace was truly glorious. In the past five hundred years, up to Li Kuangtu's generation, Xuanyuan Terrace has produced nine generations of invincible warriors without interruption. This kind of glory can only be achieved by the King of the North Sea.
The family can be compared with each other. And because Xuanyuan Terrace has been controlled by the Li family for the past few generations, the Li family is also called the God of War family in Central Continent."
"To put it simply, in the past few hundred years, every invincible strongman who came out of Kunlun Xuanyuan Terrace has been the top leader of the Central Continent's special warfare system. His status is similar to that of Kunlun City now, but his prestige is higher than
How about Kunlun City, isn't it awesome?"
Li Tianlan was finally no longer calm this time. The muscles on his face twitched obviously, and he took a deep breath of the cigarette.
"Twenty years ago, the Southeast Group, composed of the Beihai Wang family and Kunlun Xuanyuan Tai, had overwhelming power in Zhongzhou..."
"Southeast Group?"
Li Tianlan raised his eyebrows in surprise: "What?"
"You can understand that this is a force composed of various forces."
Zhuang Huayang explained patiently: "These forces include politics, economy, military system, special warfare system, academic field and public opinion range, etc. In one sentence, the Southeast Group is a super power composed of all the wealthy families in the southeast of Central Continent.
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"Wuyue Province, Jiangzhe Province, Minnan Province, Jianghuai Province, Dongshan Province, Jiangnan Province and Beihai Province, as well as some powerful departments in the imperial capital Youzhou, can all be regarded as the sphere of influence of the Southeast Group."
Zhuang Huayang took a long drag on his cigarette, obviously feeling uneasy inside: "Including our current place. The entire Huating, five years ago, was also the back garden of the Southeast Group."
Li Tianlan was speechless for a long time. Even he couldn't help but feel a little numb after hearing this. He couldn't imagine how powerful this power was, but he could feel it as soon as he heard the names of these seven provinces.
What kind of frenzy will this force set off in Zhongzhou.
And this force, now with the decline of Kunlun Xuanyuan Terrace or the Li family, has been completely dominated by the Wang family of Beihai.
Side by side with the Wang family of Beihai, Li Tianlan knew for the first time that his family had been so glorious. But when he heard the news, he was not honored and was left with only bitterness.
"Very strong."
Li Tianlan spoke, his voice extremely dry.
"More than just strong? Twenty years ago, the Southeast Group was in power. If it hadn't been for the treason case, the current Southeast Group would probably be even more terrifying. Where would there be room for others to survive?"
Zhuang Huayang said calmly while smoking a cigarette. Looking at Li Tianlan who was in deep thought, he suddenly asked: "What do you think of your father's treason case?"
This sentence is equivalent to directly clarifying Li Tianlan's identity. There is no if, no if, and no story. In other words, Zhuang Huayang directly involves Li Tianlan in this story.
"You said it was my father. From my standpoint, what can I say? Do I, like others, really think that he is treason?"
Li Tianlan didn't show the slightest surprise, just stared at Zhuang Huayang with cold eyes and asked.
Zhuang Huayang smiled slightly and said in a calm tone: "I understand if you have grievances, but don't direct them at me. In fact, my old leader and I have been insisting on investigating the truth of the treason case over the years. If we hadn't
With your persistence, this case has probably been completely settled by now."
Li Tianlan couldn't imagine what level Zhuang Huayang's old leader was, but there was no doubt that this was the topic of the conversation with him today.
Li Tianlan glanced at Zhuang Huayang thoughtfully, narrowed his eyes, and said softly: "Then I wonder where the principal comes from? Or which group does he come from?"
"Shall we continue the story?"
Zhuang Huayang did not answer directly, but looked at Li Tianlan and smiled.
Li Tianlan nodded: "Okay."
"It may be difficult for you to understand how powerful the Southeast Group was twenty years ago. Judging from the situation in Central Continent, whichever group is in power will become extremely powerful during the period when the group is in power. But now the Southeast Group is far behind
It has been nearly 20 years since they first came to power, but they are still one of the strongest groups in Central Continent. Even though they have left the highest position, even if there is the impact of the treason case, these have not completely defeated the Southeast Group.
This shows their tenacity and also the talent and strategy of the leader of the Beihai Wang clan."
Zhuang Huayang said slowly: "But generally speaking, the Southeast Group's strength has been weakened in recent years, but now it has completely stabilized its position."
"More than ten years ago, the big boss of the Southeast Group retired, and Central Continent was ruled by the Prince Group. Judging from the situation at that time, if the Beihai Wang Family and Kunlun Xuanyuan Terrace were at their peak, then even if the Prince Group came to power, they would not be able to escape the fate of being a puppet.
, Fortunately, by that time, Xuanyuan Terrace had become a thing of the past. A few years passed, and the turmoil caused by the treason case also came to an end. There was Kunlun City in Central Continent. After the Prince Group came to power, it maintained an excellent relationship with Kunlun City.
Today, the Prince Group has consolidated its advantages and has become a behemoth that can stand on the same level as the Southeast Group."
"so what?"
Li Tianlan already had a guess in his heart, but he couldn't help but ask.
"So the next topic is sensitive. Even to you, I can't tell you what the situation is. That's probably what the situation is."
Zhuang Huayang smiled and said, what he said was extremely obvious. Unless Li Tianlan was a fool, he would definitely understand what he meant.
Li Tianlan didn't stop talking either.
Zhuang Huayang's words were very obvious, especially the word "puppet", which clearly pointed out that many years ago, the powerful Southeast Group and the Prince Group that were about to take over would definitely have many conflicts, especially for
For the Prince Group, being a puppet is definitely not something they want to see.
Under such circumstances, it is entirely reasonable for the Prince Group to counterattack in advance during the later stages of the Southeast Group's rule.
And judging from the results, the Prince Group undoubtedly placed its breakthrough point for counterattack on the original Kunlun Xuanyuan Platform.
Everything Zhuang Huayang said was almost like telling him clearly that his father's treason case was most likely a counterattack by the Prince Group unwilling to be a puppet, and Kunlun City now acted as an accomplice.
Li Tianlan closed his eyes and suddenly felt a little tired. If all this was true, if he wanted to investigate the treason case back then and let the Li family reappear in the power hierarchy of Central Continent, he would not only have to face the King of the North Sea.
The family also has to face the Prince Group and Kunlun City.
He took a deep breath, and it seemed as if three mountains were pressing on him, making it difficult for him to breathe.
"If this is really the case, then why not investigate?"
Li Tianlan was silent for a long time before asking again. If his father's treason case was a frame-up by the Prince Group and Kunlun City, then he should have been able to investigate something while there were still many clues. Until now, I'm afraid there are too many clues.
, have all been cut off.
"Who's going to check?"
Zhuang Huayang said meaningfully: "Tianlan, don't you still know why your grandfather hasn't left the border yet? My old leader has personally invited your grandfather more than once."
Li Tianlan immediately thought of Ye Dongsheng, who had gone to the border not long ago to personally invite his grandfather to return to Youzhou. However, it was obvious that Ye Dongsheng and Zhuang Huayang were not the same people, because Li Honghe made it clear at the time that the reason why Ye Dongsheng was willing to do it for him was
The son reversed the verdict and was willing to invite him back to Beijing. That was because the other party did not know that he had a grandson.
But now, Zhuang Huayang obviously doesn't mind his existence.
Li Tianlan thought for a moment and smiled bitterly again. Why did his grandfather refuse to leave the border? There is no doubt that if they leave, not only Kunlun City and the Prince Group will crazily target them, but even the Wang family in Beihai will never welcome them.
return.
The old leader behind Zhuang Huayang definitely belongs to another group. When he went to invite people, his thoughts may not be that simple. Just like Zhuang Huayang couldn't take the initiative to tell him these things when he saw that they were having a hard time. What he said today was different from him.
The old leaders who hired people were all aiming to take advantage of Li.
This situation is indeed more dangerous for Li than staying at the border.
In this situation, the Beihai Wang family, the Prince Group, and Kunlun City are all standing opposite the Li family. The Li family has declined. No one of these three major forces is interested in pursuing the details of the treason case that year.
Because they all got what they wanted.
Li Tianlan quickly calmed down. Unlike his grandfather, he was alone in Huating. If he could get what he wanted, he wouldn't mind being used by others. Facing Zhuang Huayang's hint, he squinted his eyes.
Say it bluntly: "What do you need me to do?"
"join us."
Zhuang Huayang also simply said with a smile.
"I don't even know who you are, how can I join you?"
Li Tianlan laughed softly, looking calm and calm.
"Let me briefly introduce to you the current situation in Central Continent."
Zhuang Huayang stood up and handed another cigarette to Li Tianlan: "There are currently six major groups in Zhongzhou: Southeast Group, Prince Group and the special warfare group represented by Kunlun City. The other one is Zhongzhou represented by the Dongcheng Family.
The wealthy group, the Northern Group based on Northern City, the last one is us, because many of us have a background in Zhongzhou Academy, so we are nicknamed the academic group, and we are also the current ruling group."
Southeast Group, Prince Group, Special Operations Group, Rich Group, Northern Group, Academic Group.
Li Tianlan quickly organized his thoughts and said calmly: "Why did you choose me?"
"Our first choice was your grandfather."
Zhuang Huayang said with a helpless smile: "Even now, he is our best choice, but obviously, he is not very interested in it, so we chose you as the second best choice."
"You have the twin veins of wind and thunder. As long as you don't slack off and grow up, you will be able to enter the invincible realm. This potential is worth our investment."
"At present, we have very little say in the special operations system. Very few. I am the only academic master who can control the situation, but my condition is also declining and I won't be able to hold on for long. As for the younger generation of masters, Qin
Ke is okay, but she probably won’t be able to enter the invincible realm, so we chose you in the hope that you can help us regain our right to speak in the special operations system after entering the invincible realm.”
Li Tianlan was smoking heavily. When the cigarette was about to burn out, he raised his head, looked at Zhuang Huayang seriously and said, "Is this what the entire academic sect means?"
"I talked to the chief on the phone."
Zhuang Huayang said calmly.
The academic faction is now the ruling group in Central Continent, and it is self-evident who Zhuang Huayang wants to be the leader.
"How much time do I have?"
Li Tianlan asked again. This question was very crucial to him.
"ten years."
Zhuang Huayang spoke solemnly: "The chief will retire in about one term. Within ten years, the strength of the academy will be its strongest. After this period, the situation will become a bit difficult, which also represents what we all
The plan failed."
Ten years of planning!
Li Tianlan blew out a puff of smoke, got off the bed, and came to the window.
In sight, the endless sea roars and rises, ebbs and flows, never stopping.
Li Tianlan clenched his fists and said without looking back: "Then what can I get?"
"free."
"free?"
"free."
Zhuang Huayang said seriously: "You will not be our vassal. Within ten years, if you can enter the invincible realm, you will be the most trustworthy ally of the academy! Within ten years, as long as your performance satisfies us, we will
The help I provide you will definitely satisfy you.”
"The conditions are really loose and unbelievable."
Li Tianlan looked at the sea and smiled.
Zhuang Huayang hesitated to speak, and finally said: "There are some other reasons, but it is not convenient for me to say now. You will know sooner or later."
"It seems I have no reason to refuse."
Li Tianlan turned around, looked at Zhuang Huayang and said.
"if it is like this."
Zhuang Huayang smiled and stretched out his hand: "Comrade Li Tianlan, we will be our own people from now on."
Comrades, not classmates.
Li Tianlan narrowed his eyes slightly, stretched out his hand, and held Zhuang Huayang tightly.
"Tell me something more coincidental."
Zhuang Huayang suddenly laughed and said: "In the past twenty years, something big will happen every five years in Central Continent.
"Twenty years ago, your father rebelled against the country and the old patriarch of the Beihai Wang family died of illness."
"Fifteen years ago, the head of the Beihai Wang clan killed Tian Ling, an invincible master of the Tian Ling organization, with a single shot from the fierce soldier Renhuang."
"Ten years ago, the hidden god Situ Cangyue, one of the four gods in Central Continent, killed Liu Tianqing, the master of the invincible realm in Central Continent."
"Five years ago, Kunlun City Grand Elder Gu Qianchuan successfully entered the invincible realm, and Huating was snatched away from the Beihai Wang family by the Prince Group."
"Now another five years is coming. Who knows what will happen? We can ignore this five years. I hope that in the next ten years, every major event we hear will be related to you."
He let go of Li Tianlan's hand, patted his shoulder, and walked directly to the door: "You have a good rest, I'm leaving."
Li Tianlan looked at Zhuang Huayang's back. When the other person's body was about to go out, he suddenly said: "Who is the patriarch of the Wang family in Beihai?"
Zhuang Huayang paused slightly and said calmly: "It's Wang Yuetong's father, the Lord of the Human Emperor, Wang Tianzong."
He paused for a second and continued: "He is also the number one master in Central Continent today."