If it wasn't for the Seventh Hall Master's matter, Qian Zhan actually didn't want to deal with the Fourth Hall Master.
Back then, the Fourth Hall Master gave him less guidance, but reprimanded and punished him relatively more often.
In addition, the fourth hall master is withdrawn and not easy to get along with, so he is afraid that if he says anything wrong, he will offend the fourth hall master.
However, when he talked about this matter with his brother Qiangui last night, Qiangui thought that the fourth hall master might be the breakthrough.
After all, the Fourth Hall Master is not very popular. He has no friendship with Qianzhan, and certainly has no friendship with the Seventh Hall Master.
Even if there is a distribution of interests and power among the several palace masters, the appearance of the seventh palace master will most likely cause the dissatisfaction of the fourth palace master.
It was precisely because of Qian Gui's words that Qian Zhan had hope and came to pay a solemn visit to the four hall masters.
Facts have proved that Qianhui is still somewhat smart.
Qianzhan briefly exchanged greetings with the fourth hall master, and talked about old things about old millet and rotten sesame seeds, and then talked about old friendships and gave away the gifts by the way.
No matter how cold the Fourth Hall Master was, after accepting the gift and hearing a lot of words of gratitude, his expression softened a lot.
As the two of them chatted, they naturally talked about Dao Xingyun, the Lord of the Seventh Palace.
At this time, the master of the fourth hall pondered for a moment, then waved his hand to drive away all the guards and maids.
The four guards, including Qianzhan's subordinates, were also invited out of the hall and waited outside the gate.
In the entire reception hall, only the four palace masters and Qian Zhan were left.
Moreover, the fourth hall master also waved his hand and fired out several divine lights, opening the defense array in the hall to isolate the divine consciousness from detection.
Seeing him acting like this, Qian Zhan became inexplicably nervous, his heartbeat began to accelerate, and his heart was filled with excitement and anticipation.
Obviously, he had realized that the Fourth Palace Master wanted to tell him some secret words that could not be heard by a third person.
This is definitely good news for him!
As expected.
What the Fourth Hall Master talked to him about next, about the Seventh Hall Master, were relatively sensitive topics.
"Subtle War, first of all you have to understand that Dao Xingyun is the Lord of the Seventh Palace personally conferred by the Lord of the Great Hall.
Except for the master of the main hall, no one can change this appointment, and you must not have any illusions about opposing it, that is asking for death!"
The way and tone of the fourth hall master's speech are in line with his usual style.
Qian Zhan also understood this and immediately stopped thinking about it.
The fourth hall master continued: "Although, Dao Xingyun's level of strength is indeed qualified to be the seventh hall master of the temple.
He and the main hall master are from the same clan, and the main hall master takes special care of him, so there is nothing wrong with naming him the seventh hall master.
But we should all be clear, is the master of the main hall such an emotional person?"
After hearing the reminder from the Fourth Hall Master, Qian Zhan suddenly trembled. He looked at the Fourth Hall Master in shock and asked: "Master Hall Master, what do you mean... are there any twists and secrets in this?"
The fourth hall master glanced at him and said with an indifferent expression: "Of course there is a secret, and the main hall master certainly has his own considerations.
But with your current identity and status, I can't say much to you yet.
Moreover, you can’t say it out loud, you can only figure it out in your heart.”
Qian Zhan remembered what Qian Gui said to him, and he admired his elder brother's thinking and foresight even more.
So, he tentatively asked: "My Lord, do you think it is possible that after the main hall master achieves a certain goal, the seventh hall master will no longer be needed?"
The fourth hall master patted his shoulder and sneered: "Sneak war, you still can't turn your head! If the main hall master can achieve a certain goal, it means that the seventh hall master is useful.
Since he is useful to the temple, he will naturally be the master of the seventh temple.
You can only pray that he is useless to the temple. Only in this way will he be abandoned by the temple."
Qian Zhan suddenly understood and finally understood the key point.
So, he continued to inquire, hoping that the Fourth Hall Master could give him some more tips.
Unfortunately, the Fourth Palace Master said that he had said enough and could not reveal any more information.
No matter how much stealth warfare or direct questioning, you can't get more information.
After he asked too many questions, the Fourth Hall Master's patience gradually wore away, and he took the initiative to ask him to leave without issuing an order to expel him.
The hidden war could only be settled as soon as possible, and he quickly saluted and said goodbye to the masters of the four halls.
When he left the residence of the Fourth Hall Master, he was in a happier mood and his face was calmer.
In any case, his trip was still very fruitful.
First of all, the Fourth Hall Master is willing to help and give him some advice.
Although the Fourth Hall Master did not say anything explicitly, the information revealed in his words and deeds showed that he had no intention of defending or supporting the Seventh Hall Master.
There may even be some division of rights between them, and the appearance of the Lord of the Seventh Palace has affected his interests.
Qian Zhan kept these things in mind, and after returning to his residence, he sent a message to Qian Gui to discuss the next step.
The Fourth Hall Master's side has been conquered.
Next, his targets are only the fifth and sixth hall masters.
Although Ji Tianxing did not hear the conversation between Qian Zhan and the Fourth Hall Master, he knew from Qian Zhan's facial reaction that he had gained something.
He could also guess that the Fourth Hall Master must have mentioned stealth warfare, and that he was not so harmonious with the Seventh Hall Master.
Therefore, he waited patiently and went into hiding to test the reactions of the fifth and sixth hall masters.
Another day has passed.
It was still early in the morning, Qian Zhan prepared gifts again, took four fixed guards with him, and went to visit the Lord of the Five Halls.
It is said that the Lord of the Fifth Hall is a very low-key person. Although he has the strength of the God Emperor, he has no obvious personality.
On the surface, the fifth palace master is very mediocre and inconspicuous among the several palace masters.
Not to mention offending people and forming cliques, even when several palace masters discuss matters, he rarely expresses his opinions, which is a dispensable existence.
Despite this, Qian Zhan still has expectations for the attitude of the Lord of the Five Halls.
Not long after, Qian Zhan took Ji Tianxing and others to the outside of the shrine where the Lord of the Five Halls lived.
The guards guarding the gate of the shrine seemed to have expected their arrival and had calculated the time.
When Qian Zhan revealed his intention, the guards immediately entered the palace to report.
After a while, the guard came back and told Qian Zhan that the master of the fifth hall was refining a furnace of magic pills. He had been in seclusion for almost three years and could not see guests.
Regardless of whether this matter is true or not, the attitude conveyed by the fifth hall master is that he is not willing to help Qian Zhan, nor is he willing to be the enemy of the seventh hall master, nor is he willing to go against the will of the main hall master.
This result is considered to be in line with the consistent behavior of the Fifth Palace Master.
Don't look for him if nothing happens, and don't look for him if something happens.
Qian Zhan felt a little disappointed, but he wasn't surprised either. He could only respectfully present the gift and leave with his guards.
Next, he took a day to rest.
On the next day, he prepared another gift, regained his strength, and went to visit the Sixth Hall Master with four guards.
This is the last of several palace masters.
If he can't get the help of the Sixth Hall Master, there may be no hope.