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Regarding the subtle relationship between Beiyan Wulin and Beiyan court, Chu Xiu had already noticed it when he was in Beiyan.
The two sides can join forces when facing a common enemy, but what happens after they join forces? Even if the two sides don't fall out, they may still have some trouble.
What the imperial court wants is absolute control over its territory, while the Jianghu forces want absolute freedom.
For example, for sects such as the Yannan Shenwu Sect, he wished that in the land of Yannan, his Shenwu Sect and his family had the final say, and even the imperial court would take care of them.
Of course, this kind of thing is absolutely intolerable by the court.
Beiyan's own foundation is a bit weak, so it does not have the royal family's own armed forces like the Dragon Rider Forbidden Army to use like the Eastern Qi.
However, Xiang Long, as a generational hero, would even challenge Beiyan Wulin's expansion, and he would not benefit from it even if he lacked strength.
Therefore, Beiyan's garrison can be seen almost everywhere around Beiyan's counties and state capitals. The reason is to prevent Beiyan's Jianghu sect from going too far.
However, because of this, Beiyan had no choice but to reduce its investment in the border areas. Of course, now is also the period when the three countries are developing steadily, and they cannot fight for a while.
Xiang Long stared at Chu Xiu and said coldly: "You want to say that you can help me deal with those Jianghu sects who disobey discipline?
Chu Xiu, do you think I will make the same mistake a second time?
When our country of Yan was in crisis, I cooperated with the martial arts of the Yan Kingdom. Although we repelled the Eastern Qi, it made it impossible for the martial arts sect of the Yan Kingdom to leave behind.
Now if I cooperate with you guys in the devil's path, I may be able to suppress the martial arts sects like Yan Kingdom, but what if you take the opportunity to become bigger?
Drive away the wolf at the front door and get the tiger at the back door. In the end, I, Dayan, have to face a formidable enemy no matter what.
When I decided to join forces with the Yan Kingdom Wulin, it was because things had indeed reached a critical moment.
But now our country, Yan, has not reached that point yet, so why should I join forces with you, a group of dangerous demonic thugs?"
Chu Xiu said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is wrong. It is safest for you to join forces with my Hidden Demon lineage, because our Hidden Demon lineage does not have a stable stronghold.
Those martial arts sects are rooted in Beiyan. It will be very difficult for Your Majesty to completely suppress them because their heritage is all in Beiyan.
As for the situation of my hidden demon lineage, Your Majesty should know, I am like a floating duck.
Your Majesty cooperates with us, and we are a knife in His Majesty's hand. The Beiyan court gives us protection, and we kill people for Your Majesty. It's that simple.
When your majesty gets tired of using our sword, you can just throw it away, or even blame all evil things on us. The court will still be the same court, and there is no need to worry about us. We will threaten Beiyan's interests in the slightest."
Xiang Chong on the side looked at Chu Xiu dumbfounded. How could he talk about such conditions? Chu Xiu actually told all his disadvantages and shortcomings. Isn't he putting himself in danger?
Xiang Long looked at Chu Xiu with squinted eyes. There was no expression on his face, and he couldn't see anything wrong.
After a long while, Xiang Long said: "If you tell me all this, won't you be afraid that in the end, I will really abandon your hidden demon lineage as you said, and even strangle you? You know, if the cunning rabbit dies,
The running dogs cook!”
Chu Xiu said calmly: "To be honest, I am afraid, but the entire Hidden Demon lineage is not afraid.
In the past, the entire Zhengdao sect failed to strangle my Hidden Demon lineage. Although the Beiyan court was strong, it was still worse.
And if you say a taboo word, it's easy to get together and disperse. If His Majesty doesn't want to use us in the future, he can just say that I, the Hidden Demon Lineage, will find another way out.
But if Your Majesty insists on being cruel, you will only gain one more enemy.
In short, I actually came here to use the power of the Beiyan court to survive this disaster, but at the same time, I also came to deliver a knife to the Beiyan court.
Hold the knife of the Hidden Demon Lineage, and I will kill whoever your Majesty wants to kill on your behalf!"
Xiang Long did not speak. After being silent for a long time, Xiang Long suddenly chuckled and said: "You people in the world always like to tell some hypocritical truths. If you collude with the devil's sect, you are the scum of the world. I don't know if the imperial court colludes with the devil's sect.
What else is it?”
Chu Xiu also had a smile on his face. He knew that this matter was done.
"Can the affairs of the imperial court be called collusion? It's too ugly. It's called recruiting peace."
Xiang Long stood up and said: "Recruitment? Very good, I don't care if he can be used by me, whether he is a righteous person or a devil!
Chu Xiu, I can prevent this disaster for you, but the Beiyan court's contribution is limited.
Although you represent the Yinmo lineage, I also know that it is impossible for all the power of the Yinmo lineage to come to help me, so this time, our Beiyan court will only help you within the scope of our ability.
I will use all my strength, but it is impossible to use all my strength.
If you can live, what you just told me will work. If you die, you can only blame yourself for your misfortune."
Chu Xiu cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, there are countless people in this world who want me to die, but I am still alive and well now."
After saying that, Chu Xiu said goodbye directly and left the palace.
"Old Thirteen, you can go down too." Xiang Long said calmly.
Xiang Chong nodded and quickly saluted and left the palace.
After Xiang Chong left, Xiang Long said calmly: "Master, what do you think about this matter? Is it correct for me to cooperate with Chu Xiu and the Yinmo lineage?"
From a dark corner, an old man wearing a Taoist robe walked out.
The Taoist robe worn by the old man in Taoist robes is very strange. It is pitch black in color. What is embroidered on the back is not the common Taoist yin and yang Tai Chi cloud pattern, but a strange and strange picture of yin and yang impermanence.
Black and white are intertwined at an extremely evil angle, forming a Tai Chi look, but the more I look at it, the more evil it becomes.
This old man in a robe had a goatee and raised eyebrows. He held a sword in his left hand and a fly whisk in his right hand. He stood behind Xiang Long with his hunched body and said in a low and hoarse voice: "I watched the back of this boy's head twisting.
And being ambitious is a sign of hindering the master's ability to control his superiors. If your majesty wants to use this person, please be careful.
Moreover, the lineage of the Hidden Demon is not that simple. I have had contact with this group of people before. They are a group of lunatics who want to revive the Kunlun Demon Cult. When cooperating with them, you must be cautious."
Xiang Long didn't say anything, he just laughed and said: "Why don't you defeat me? Master, you have to know that there is no one in this world that I can't use!"
At the beginning, Yang Gongdu was a talented person, and his ambition was no less than that of Chu Xiu. But if I say a word, he will also get out of Yan country in despair!
If I hadn't thought that he had indeed done some good for my country, Dayan, and that some of his contributions cannot be erased, do you think he could have left the country of Yan alive?"
The old Taoist priest lowered his head when he heard this, and said quickly: "What your Majesty said is true. Your Majesty is the master of destiny. Even if Chu Xiu is a traitor, your Majesty can catch him."
Xiang Long laughed twice for no apparent reason, and while walking back, he said: "National Master, please rest assured, I am cooperating with Chu Xiu and the Yinmo lineage, just to reduce the number of people brought by Dayan when suppressing those martial arts forces.
It's just a loss.
Chu Xiu is a member of the Yinmo lineage, and I can never trust the Yinmo lineage, but you are my confidant."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The old Taoist priest lowered his head, but there was a strange edge in his eyes.
After leaving the Beiyan Palace, Chu Xiu returned to the Guanzhong Punishment Hall without stopping.
At this time, Wei Shuya had arrived at the Guanzhong Punishment Hall, and had also brought Zhao Chengping, Luo Sancong and other warriors who had followed Chu Xiu on the mission to exterminate the clan.
These people were still very convinced of Chu Xiu, and they were also horrified after learning Chu Xiu's identity.
This gentleman is really extraordinary. It is not surprising that one person has two identities. In fact, there are many people in the Hidden Demon lineage who are like this.
But one person has pushed both identities to the first and second positions on the dragon and tiger list, which is a bit shocking.
Moreover, not only Luo Sancong and others came, but also some warriors from the Phaseless Demon Sect brought by Mr. Lu.
After all, the Wuxiang Demon Sect is not Wei Shuya's subordinates. They can only be said to be on good terms with Wei Shuya.
So at this time, the Wuxiang Demon Sect sent Mr. Lu and these warriors, which was considered a great favor to Wei Shuya and Chu Xiu. Chu Xiu also wanted to remember this favor.
After meeting Wei Shuya, Chu Xiu told Wei Shuya the terms he had negotiated with the Northern Yan Emperor Xiang Long.
After listening, Wei Shuya looked at Chu Xiu with a half-smile but said, "Are you going to kill first and then show off?"
Chu Xiu told Xiang Long that he could represent the Hidden Demon lineage, at least the attitude of Wei Shuya's lineage. However, after getting Xiang Long's reply, Chu Xiu told Wei Shuya this. Isn't this the case of killing first and telling later?
Chu Xiu smiled and said: "Senior Wei, don't worry about those details. Xiang Long and I are just verbal promises. If you don't agree, at worst I won't need the support from Beiyan and the deal will be invalidated."
Wei Shuya glanced at Luo Sancong and others, sighed and said: "Old man, I am old, and it doesn't matter where I stay, but these young people either joined the Hidden Demon lineage due to inheritance or chance, and joined me
Under my command, I cannot promote them, but I cannot delay them either.
Follow me, and they will always hide in the dark. They rarely take action. If they stay for a long time, they will become useless. It is better to follow you to Beiyan and make a bright future."
Luo Sancong and others quickly saluted Wei Shuya and said, "Thank you, Senior Wei!"
After they joined the Yinmo lineage, they rarely took action because of the rules of the Yinmo lineage and because under Wei Shuya, there really wasn't much for them to do.
For these warriors who are in their prime, they have not yet reached the time to spend the whole day in seclusion and practice hard.
Instead of hiding in the dark all day long and practicing hard with limited resources, it is better to follow Chu Xiu to fight in the outside world.
They thanked Wei Shuya, one for his protection over the years, and the other for helping them.