A neither humble nor arrogant voice echoed in the hall. Although Shen Lang said the word "teach me", he never bowed or saluted. His waist was as straight as an ancient pine that had experienced thousands of years of wind, frost, snow and rain, appearing vigorous and straight.
I'm willing to bend a little half a minute.
Guo Xingzhou squinted his eyes and took a sip of tea, and said with a smile: "I don't dare to give you any advice. I just heard that you have something to discuss with the Guo family, so you might as well just say it."
Shen Lang suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart and said patiently: "Of course it is about the Netherworld Fire Diamond. This thing is a must-have between good and evil. It is widely rumored that the Netherworld Fire Diamond is in the Guo family."
There was no expression of surprise on Guo Xingzhou's face. He just continued to sip his tea leisurely, as if he was listening to his subordinate reporting things to him. He didn't show any expression at all and just motioned for Shen Lang to continue talking.
"And as far as I know, Mr. Guo and Qin Mo Yin Lingzi were close friends at the beginning. Unfortunately, Yin Lingzi left a note after his death. The note recorded that he gave gifts to the Guo family seven hundred years ago.
Regarding the birthday gift. The powerful demon believe that the gift is most likely the Netherworld Fire Diamond. At this time, they have come to Donghai County to investigate. I am afraid this matter will be a trouble for the Guo family."
Shen Lang's tone was very calm, and he could tell everything he knew. He even revealed a lot of the Demon Sect's plans for today. However, Guo Xingzhou still didn't say anything. He just looked at Shen Lang indifferently until Shen Lang finished everything.
After that, he said calmly: "Then I know about this matter."
Shen Lang frowned slightly and thought: He knows? What the hell does this mean?
He gave the reminder with good intentions, and even directly told some of the recent trends and plans of the Demon Sect, but the other party actually only said "I know" and refused to reveal even the slightest bit of information? He didn't even say thank you?
Even if he meets a stranger, even if Shen Lang is not related to the Guo family, and he reveals so much information after coming to the Guo family, out of politeness, the other party should say thank you, right?
But after all, Shen Lang is not the kind of person who cares too much about etiquette, let alone beating around the bush. Shen Lang doesn't mind if Guo Xingzhou doesn't appreciate it or thanks him. Guo Xingzhou doesn't reveal any information about the Netherworld Fire Diamond, and he doesn't bother to guess, so
He said directly: "If the Netherworld Fire Diamond is in the Guo family, I hope the Guo family can let me bring the Netherworld Fire Diamond back to Qingyun Sect."
Shen Lang looked very serious, because this matter is really of great importance!
However, when everyone heard that he wanted to bring the Netherworld Fire Diamond back to Qingyun, they burst into piercing laughter as if they had heard a big joke.
Hidden in the laughter was countless ridicule and disdain.
"Just him? Wants to bring back the Netherworld Fire Diamond? It's really ridiculous. If the Netherworld Fire Diamond is a hot potato for the Guo family, why should he take over this piece of potato?"
"Oh! I forgot, he is still Qingyun's junior uncle! But what's the point? He doesn't even have the cultivation level of Kongming Realm, right? I dare say that if the Netherworld Fire Drill is in his hands, he will walk out on his feet.
The front door of the Guo family will be killed on the back foot."
"After all, a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers."
"Huh, Junior Uncle Qingyun? It's just that the old guys in Qingyun Sect just gave him a title to play with for Kunlun's sake. He really took on the tiger skin and prepared to become the king.
, it’s really ridiculous to the extreme. There is a saying that goes like this... Oh! It’s important for people to have self-knowledge, but it’s a pity that he doesn’t.”
Voices of unabashed ridicule and disdain echoed wantonly in the majestic hall.
Xia Xiaoniu listened to those voices and looked at the hateful faces of those people. The look on her face suddenly became very unhappy. Then she held Shen Lang's hand and looked at him worriedly.
But Shen Lang's expression remained calm. He knew that the guys opposite him were probably laughing at his lack of strength, experience, and age, but he was not angry.
Because strength and experience are both internal manifestations and will not be diminished by others' disparagement. Therefore, at this time, he just felt a little disappointed.
Because he suddenly felt that the magnificent hall was no longer grand, but had become very narrow, like a mouse hole, with a few short-sighted old mice living in it. And the Guo family's so-called atmosphere of embracing all rivers and welcoming all directions was gone at this moment. .
Guo Xingzhou seemed to think that this situation was a bit indecent after all, so he pressed down with his hands to stop everyone from laughing, then looked at Shen Lang and sneered:
"Let's end this matter. If the Netherworld Fire Diamond is not in the Guo family, then those who are clean will be cleansed themselves. Why should we be afraid of other people's nonsense? If the Netherworld Fire Diamond is really in the Guo family, hum, then why must it be given to the Guo family? You? Even if the Demon Sect secretly spies on you, what can you do? Our Guo family has stood firm for thousands of years, and we have our own reasons for it!"
Shen Lang narrowed his eyes slightly, and from Guo Xingzhou's words and deeds, he once again understood how arrogant this family that has stood for thousands of years because of Mrs. Guo is!
But other people's arrogance has nothing to do with him after all. He has already said this. If it were in the past, he would never waste more words. But thinking about the relationship between the Xia family and the Guo family, he couldn't help but say more. One sentence.
"The acting head of the Guo family is named Xingzhou, right?" Shen Lang asked.
Guo Xingzhou asked: "Any advice?"
"Oh, I just want to remind you that no matter how huge the boat is, the person at the helm should not forget to be cautious. Because you never know how deep the water is and how big the waves will be in the future." Shen Lang said: "So , you need to be careful when boating to avoid capsizing."
Hearing this, Guo Xingzhou suddenly showed an angry look, because he knew that the boat Shen Lang mentioned was referring to the Guo family, and the so-called capsized boat naturally meant the destruction of the family. And the sentence "you need to be careful when sailing" not only cleverly addressed his The name even secretly scolded him for acting too arrogantly and not being cautious enough.
How could he not be angry when a young guy cleverly used words to ridicule him?
But just when he was angry, Shen Lang continued: "Moreover, I doubt whether the acting head of the Guo family is really qualified to represent the Guo family in all matters."
Shen Lang bit the word 'agent' very hard, and inadvertently touched the most painful thorn in Guo Xingzhou's heart!
Because the word agent seems ironic to him.
Because he was designated as the future head of the Guo family when he was very young. However, now that he is already quite old and his hair has turned gray, he is still only the acting head of the family.
Because Mr. Guo is so long-lived! He has lived for 999 years and is still in great health!
This can be said to be a hidden pain in the hearts of many direct descendants of the Guo family. For example, Guo Xingzhou was not actually the eldest son. He had three older brothers, but his three older brothers were all killed by the longevity of Mr. Guo!
As long as Mr. Guo is still alive, no one dares to say that he can fully control the Guo family. Therefore, his three brothers failed to become the real head of the family or a real person in power until the moment they died.
What a tragedy this is for people who yearn for power. Unfortunately, at the current pace, Guo Xingzhou may have to be the acting head of the family for the rest of his life...
Shen Lang didn't know Guo Xingzhou's sadness, let alone what the other person was thinking, but after saying these words, he walked directly out the door.
After all, Guo Xingzhou is unreasonable, so he can go find Mrs. Guo! Even if he can't easily see Mrs. Guo, can't he still see his future mother-in-law, Guo Xiaorong?
Although everyone said that the son-in-law and the mother-in-law were enemies, in Shen Lang's view, no matter how enemies they were, they were still a real family. It was much better than the arrogant Guo Xingzhou in front of him.
However, just when he was about to go out thinking about these things, Guo Xingzhou suddenly stopped him...