Judging from the news that Zhuge Qingyun is willing to personally escort Wu Xin to the Kingdom of Khotan, this shows that he is not as devoid of desires as other 'Sword Immortals'.
The White King and the Red King also knew very well that it was impossible for them to conquer Zhuge Qingyun, but it was still possible to ask him to take action by making a deal with him.
Although asking a figure like Zhuge Qingyun to take action will definitely cost a lot, but as long as he can succeed in seizing the direct descendant, the cost is still worth it.
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In the study room of the Lord's Mansion in Sangu City, the Ninth Prince, who was dressed in purple and looked somewhat similar to Xiao Se, bowed his hands to Zhuge Qingyun with a respectful face and said, "Junior Xiao Jingxia, I have met Lord Zhuge."
Although Xiao Jingxia is the ninth prince of Beili, he is not favored among the princes, has not been crowned king, and does not have the support of the 'Sword Immortal' behind him.
Therefore, Xiao Jingxia's status was far inferior to that of the White King and the Red King. Naturally, he did not dare to show any disrespect in front of Zhuge Qingyun.
"Did King Bai Xiao Chong send you here?"
Zhuge Qingyun, who was sitting on the chair, looked at Xiao Jingxia's body with a somewhat playful look, and tapped the armrest of the chair with his fingers.
Xiao Jingxia said: "Second brother has admired Zhuge City Lord for a long time, so he specially sent the junior to bring gifts to visit the senior to show his sincerity."
"Really? But how did this city lord get the news that you are actually a member of Red King Xiao Yu?"
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When Xiao Jingxia heard this, his pupils shrank, and he tried his best to put on a calm expression and said: "City Lord Zhuge is joking, Xiao Yu and I have always been incompatible, how could I do something for him?"
"Do you think this city lord is joking with you?"
Zhuge Qingyun saw Xiao Jingxia's stubborn mouth and said with some disdain: "If there was no conclusive evidence, do you think this city lord would invite you to come to the study to talk, and specifically reject the servants?"
"..."
When Xiao Jingxia heard this, his heart suddenly trembled, but he still did not dare to take the risk. He cupped his hands towards Zhuge Qingyun and said: "I don't know what news the Lord of the City has received? But this is all a misunderstanding. If you have no other instructions,
I’ll take my leave now, junior.”
"Forget it! Although this city lord wants to help you ascend to the throne, if you don't have the courage yourself, then this city lord will have no choice but to choose someone else."
Just when Xiao Jingxia turned around and walked to the door of the study, Zhuge Qingyun suddenly sighed.
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When Xiao Jingxia heard Zhuge Qingyun sigh, his hands that were about to touch the door suddenly retracted, and he couldn't help but feel entangled in his heart.
As the ninth prince of Beili, Xiao Jingxia was qualified to inherit the throne, but the power in his hands was far inferior to that of the White King and the Red King, so he took refuge in the Red King and went undercover to the White King's side.
If Zhuge Qingyun is really willing to support Xiao Jingxia, then he can not only get the financial support of Sangu City, but also the military support of the 'Gambling Sword Immortal' and the 'Ice Sword Immortal'. His power will never be weaker than that of Bai Wang and
Red King.
Xiao Jingxia secretly struggled for a while, but in the end he couldn't help his desire for the throne. He turned to Zhuge Qingyun and said, "Junior has a question that I don't understand, and I would like to ask the Lord of the City for advice."
"explain!"
"Among the current Beili princes, the White King and the Red King are the ones most qualified to seize the throne. Why didn't the Lord of the City choose them instead of me, an unpopular prince?"
"The White King and the Red King are indeed more qualified to seize the throne, but the White King has the support of the 'Wrath Sword Immortal' behind him, and the Red King has the support of the 'Lone Sword Immortal' behind him.
No matter which one of them the city lord helps to seize the throne? In the end, it can only be regarded as the icing on the cake, and the benefits they can bring to the city lord are naturally limited."
In the middle of his words, Zhuge Qingyun stared at Xiao Jingxia who looked a little worried and said: "But you are different. Not only do you not have the support of the 'Sword Immortal' behind you, you don't even have the throne.
If this city lord helps you seize the throne, it will be a help in times of need. How will you repay this city lord?"
"this……"
When Xiao Jingxia heard this, he was slightly stunned at first, but he quickly came back to his senses. A look of determination flashed in his eyes, and he knelt down and knelt down to Zhuge Qingyun and said, "Jing Xia pays homage to his adoptive father. If the adoptive father can help the child,
To seize the throne, the child will never forget the great kindness of his adoptive father, and will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
If it were someone else who said they could help him seize the throne, Xiao Jingxia would definitely not believe it, but Zhuge Qingyun was different.
Today's Sangu City is recognized as the third largest city in Beili in the world. It not only has wealth that rivals other countries, but also possesses a force that cannot be ignored. Otherwise, the White King and the Red King would not be able to take the initiative to show their kindness to him.
Seeing this, Zhuge Qingyun twitched the corner of his mouth slightly and said, "Okay! This city lord will recognize you as my adopted son today. I hope you will not forget what you said today!"
Originally, Zhuge Qingyun only planned to accept Xiao Jingxia as a registered disciple, but he did not expect that he would directly recognize him as his adoptive father. This shameless approach did make him look like an emperor.
Hearing this, Xiao Jingxia quickly licked his face and asked Zhuge Qingyun: "Father, what should we do next?"
Although Zhuge Qingyun looked to be a few years older than Xiao Jingxia, when Xiao Jingxia called him foster father, he did not show any sign of reluctance. Instead, he looked like he had made a huge profit.
"Now that the White King and the Red King don't take you seriously, you don't need to rush to stand out. Just let them fight like dogs. When they fight until both lose, your father will naturally help you.
Seize the throne in one fell swoop!"
"My foster father is wise!"
"Since my father has accepted you as my adopted son, I can't let you go in vain. These magic weapons can be regarded as a meeting gift from my father!"
After Zhuge Qingyun finished speaking, he waved his right hand lightly, and a white jade ring, a gold silk armor and three black balls suddenly appeared on the desk.
"Thank you so much for the treasure, foster father!"
Although Xiao Jingxia didn't know the specific functions of these magic weapons, he hurriedly showed that he was flattered and kept his posture very low.
Zhuge Qingyun nodded slightly, pointed to the magic weapons and introduced: "This white jade ring is called 'Na Jie'. It contains the universe. It can fit a wardrobe, enough for you to carry some important items with you.
This soft gold silk armor is not only comfortable to wear, but can also defend against attacks from Xiaoyao Tian realm and below. It can be regarded as a good life-saving item.
As for these three black balls, their name is ‘Hunting Thunder’, and their power is comparable to the full blow of an ordinary free-spirited heaven master. They can only be used when encountering an unmatched enemy!”