Such a domineering statement was not like Bai Wu's style. Originally, Yan Zizai was not very comfortable listening to the topic of the Yan family, but he felt that this was the correct response.
"Your character isn't too bad."
"Every evil person I meet outside the tower knows that I am one of the five good citizens of the tower."
Yan Zizai did not comment on this statement.
Bai Wu asked:
"You should tell me what's going on, right?"
"Yan Jiu is getting married because it was the idea of the ancestor. He is a person with more power than the head of the Yan family. To be more precise, he is the real ruler of the Yan family. He is also someone I admire."
Yan Zizai really admired Yan Chao.
Bai Wu felt that something was wrong here, especially after meeting Zhong Xu, he did not have the slightest good impression towards the ruler.
The desires of these immortals have been distorted after seven hundred years of continuous accumulation. Zhong Xu's desires are reflected in sex and food. I believe that other rulers also have their own desires.
Even including Xie Xingzhi.
"Who is Yan Jiu going to marry?"
"It means accepting a descendant of the Qin family's ruler as his wife."
"Marrying into the family? That's true, but since he is also the heir of the ruler, how could... Wait, you are talking about the captain?"
Bai Wu was shocked.
Why would the Qin family marry into the Yan family? Unless the heir of the Qin family is not welcome. And there is indeed such a person in the Qin family. The head of the group, Qin Zong, once admitted that he has a very low status in the Qin family.
He had a bad relationship with his brother and sister, and didn't have a very good relationship with his family members. Because he acted too upright, he was demoted to the fourth level.
Although Qin Zong was not as miserable as Yan Jiu in the Yan family because of his outstanding personal abilities and the fact that he did not suffer emotionally like Yan Jiu, Qin Zong's status was still much lower than that of other rulers' descendants.
Bai Wu even wondered whether Qin Zong had done anything to anger the Qin family's ancestor
Of course, he couldn't think about the captain's things at the moment. He just felt that reality was a little chaotic.
"What is the relationship between the eight of you?"
"They hate each other and scheme against each other, but because the enemy of their enemy is a temporary friend, they also use each other. To be precise, there is no real definite relationship. Even the most low-key Xie family has cooperated with the other seven families in its long history, but the length of cooperation is different."
"I see. So this time, the Yan family decided to cooperate with the Qin family? Wasn't the Qin family removed from the supervision team?"
Bai Wu hit the nail on the head with one sentence. Yan Jiu's marriage was undoubtedly a political marriage, but why was it to the Qin family
Yan Zizai shook his head and said:
"I can't guess what the old man is thinking. I don't know why he is so heartless to Yan Jiu."
Bai Wu felt that this was inappropriate, but he still spoke objectively and impartially:
"Captain Qin is a good person. In a sense, the ancestor of the Yan family is trying to give Yan Jiu a good home. You should be thankful that he didn't let you marry the daughter of the Zhong family."
"What happened to the daughter of the Zhong family?" Yan Zizai asked casually.
Bai Wu smiled. If someone really married someone like Zhong Xue, wouldn't he be wearing a green hat from his father-in-law
He did not continue speaking, because Yan Zizai quickly said:
"Forget it. No matter what kind of person Qin Zong is, you know what Xiao Jiu is thinking."
It is the most difficult to accept the favor of a beautiful woman.
Bai Wu raised his head and frowned. If it was any other woman, even if it was the angel Liu Chengzi, Bai Wu would feel that Qin Tuan was wronged.
But this woman is Yan Jiu, which makes Bai Wu feel that as long as Yan Jiu does not love him, no matter how outstanding he is, it will be torture and harm to Yan Jiu.
"I know about this matter. I will ask Qin Tuan about his opinion. Yan Zizai, you'd better be careful about your words and actions recently."
"What do you mean? I have always been upright in my words and deeds."
"It's nothing, just try to be nicer to the Yan family. Think more from the Yan family's perspective. At the very least, speak more from the Yan family's perspective."
This was a bit strange, and Yan Zizai hadn't figured it out yet. Bai Wu said:
"You should go now."
"Come to the Yan family when you have time and visit Xiao Jiu. Recently, the eight great families should all extend olive branches to you, Gu Qingyu, and Bai Xiaoyu."
"knew."
Bai Wu was not in the mood to say more. Yan Zizai did not linger and left quickly.
Bai Wu was the only one left in Team 7's office. He looked at the surveillance screen, where Yan Jiu's figure no longer appeared, and had a thoughtful look on his face.
"If I were the ancestor of the Yan family, Yan Jiu's value could not be compared to Yan Zizai. Yan Zizai is such a straightforward person, there is no reason for this ancestor not to see this, but shouldn't he appease Yan Zizai?"
Bai Wu felt that the actions of the Yan family ancestor were pushing Yan Zizai away. A person who really knew how to control power would know when to relax and when to relax. If Yan Zizai was persecuted for too long, it would obviously make him too tense, and it was possible that the situation would backfire.
If the ancestor of the Yan family was conducting some kind of test on Yan Zizai's loyalty, this test seemed very stupid to Bai Wu.
He felt that something was wrong here, but he couldn't tell what it was.
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Outside the tower, Shudu Prison, one day ago.
Under the melodious flute sounds, some evil people dug out their own hearts. Outside the huge prison walls, those evil people who had finally left the prison area and were "released after serving their sentences" died happily one after another.
The man dressed in black robe like the god of death put away the flute in his hand.
"Your flute sound is still so beautiful, carrying the sadness of the passing of life. No matter how many times I hear it, it makes me feel happy both physically and mentally."
The "doctor" in a white coat stood at the entrance under the high wall, and it was unclear whether he was coming out of the prison or planning to go into the prison.
It looks like an ordinary doctor, tall, but wearing a strange mask that hides its true appearance.
A few seconds after the doctor finished speaking, the iron gate under the high wall suddenly opened, and a handsome man walked out of the Shudu Prison that imprisoned countless souls.
The person who came was the ancestor of the Yan family, Yan Chao.
"It seems that this prison can't hold you. Is the scene inside interesting?" said the doctor.
"It's very interesting. Fortunately, we are all innocent in this prison." Yan Chao smiled.
There are many interesting and fun things imprisoned in Shudu Prison. Yan Chao believes that the existence of this prison is a manifestation of the truth of the world.
"Judge, you are not someone that can be held in this prison. You suddenly appear here. It seems that you have found the location of the adults?" said the doctor.
The judge played the flute, causing the evil men in black robes outside the prison to die one by one. He said in a hoarse voice:
"I found it. But I need strength. To defeat Mu Nai Yin, or to deal with other forces. My current strength is not enough."
Yan Chao and the doctor looked at each other and both smiled.
Yan Chao said:
"It seems to be about the same time as I calculated. The timing is just right. The people from Black Gold Island seem to have suffered a heavy loss not long ago. At this time, we have lost a strong enemy. Moreover, the 'patient' has not been very obedient recently. It is just right to hand him over to you now."
"Then I will stay in this prison for a few days. You'd better make arrangements quickly. My time is very tight." The doctor said this to Yan Chao.
Yan Chao said:
"I will let the patient come to this area. After so many years of careful teaching, he will definitely be trapped in the prison. He will not be able to leave the prison for a while. He is not easy to deal with, but with the strength of the two of you, it should not be difficult to deal with him. However, it is not easy to train such a patient. Does the agreement we made seven hundred years ago still count?"
"Of course, you contributed to that flight. You will get everything that belongs to you. Just wait until the adults wake up and we have control over it."
Seven hundred years ago, a terrifying being gathered nearly three hundred suffering people, gathered them on a huge passenger plane, and prepared to go to the tower. No one knew the purpose of doing so.
Yan Chao, doctors, and judges all contributed to this plan.
But a series of accidents that happened later caused the flight owner's plan to fail.
The tower disappeared, as if it had moved to another location in an instant. Although people still remembered the location of the tower, there was no trace of the tower at its original location.
The owner of the flight was also severely injured and had to lie in the coffin, starting the cycle of reincarnation and waiting. Mummy Yin relied on reincarnation to protect the powerful creature in the coffin, like a loyal guard.
But it is worth mentioning that although Yan Chao, the doctor, and the judge all belonged to the evil force for seven hundred years, after seven hundred years, their positions with Muniu Yin have slightly changed.
They are no longer satisfied with submitting to that powerful force, but want to control that force.
Recalling the scenes from seven hundred years ago, Yan Chao said:
"Unconsciously, so much time has passed. Humans are exploring more and more outside the world of the tower. But compared to those illusory fantasies and the long-awaited changes, I still believe more in the tower that has protected mankind for seven hundred years. I hope my rule can last forever."
The doctor's smile was somewhat mysterious:
"Of course, as long as you make the right choice."
"Then I will go back. Hope everything goes well." Yan Chao said.
“May everything go well.”
The black-robed judge and the white-coated doctor said at the same time.
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Tower, fourth floor, Survey Corps headquarters.
When Bai Wu went to the legion headquarters to look for Qin Zong, Qin Zong was still handling the affairs of the investigation legion as usual.
He did not look abnormal. When the white mist appeared, Qin Zong did not know that the white mist came for Yan Jiu, but he spoke first:
"You came just in time. I have read the investigation report you brought back from your exploration of the black area last time, but there are still some places I want to know more about. I didn't expect there is such a highly civilized place outside the tower. This is the first time I have seen such a large-scale ecological environment outside the tower."
Bai Wu nodded, but did not immediately mention Yan Jiu's matter. Instead, he added something to Qin Zong's words.
He probably guessed Qin Zong's purpose.
Sure enough, Qin Zong quickly expressed his thoughts:
"The black area is a more dangerous and twisted place than the red area. I am proud of you for coming back from there. After this exploration, you have become legends in the tower. Even the top figures have shown great interest in you. Bai Wu, you and Qing Yu, have you ever thought about becoming managers and serving the rulers?"
Bai Wu could imagine that in the next few days, the Zheng family, the Pang family, the Liu family, the Yan family, and the Wang family would all send people to win him over.
He shook his head and said:
"I don't have that vision. I just want to go out of the tower and explore."
Qin Zong did not hide the admiration in his eyes:
"Sure enough, I was right about you. However, working for the ruler will not affect your leaving the tower. I think you should consider it carefully."
Bai Wu didn't want to continue on this issue, so he said bluntly:
"Qin Tuan, I have a question that may be a bit abrupt, but I have to ask it."
"You are not an outsider, just speak your mind."
"Because of my contact with the members of the Supervision Group, I also know the power of the Qin family. They control the Investigation Corps and the Suppression Corps. I have always only known that you are the leader of the Investigation Corps, but I don't know who is the leader of the Suppression Corps?"
"He's my brother." Qin Zong answered directly without hesitation.
Bai Wu pretended to be stunned.
"No wonder the discipline and style of the two armies are so different. It seems that your brother is not as capable as you."
"To be in the ruling class, you must understand that ability is secondary."
Bai Wu understood what Qin Zong meant. This was similar to many workplace rules in his previous life.
"I heard that the Yan family wants to make friends with the Qin family through marriage, and you will marry into the Yan family."
"How did you know that?" Qin Zong asked in surprise.
"I have been getting closer to the guardian of the Yan family recently. Qin Tuan, what do you think about this marriage?" Bai Wu answered truthfully.
"Of course I resist, but this is indeed beneficial to the Qin family, and it is different from the Qin family's previous requests. My father's attitude is very tough, and I can't refuse. Unless I give up the Survey Corps and give up my identity as a member of the Qin family."
Qin Zong asked:
"Why do you ask this all of a sudden?"
"Because the person who is going to marry you is more important to me. I can't let her marry you."
The white fog actually only expressed the literal meaning, but Qin Zong still had complicated thoughts and quickly thought of some possibilities, and his face changed drastically.
"I see. I understand. I will discuss this matter with my father. I'm sorry, I didn't know about it beforehand. I was abrupt."
Qin Zong could not accept that he had taken away the love of his subordinate. Although Bai Wu and the daughter of the Yan family had a good relationship, in Qin Zong's view, this was also the beginning of tragedy.
But he didn't want to create a gap between himself and his outstanding subordinates because of the daughter of the Yan family.
Bai Wu knew that Qin Zong was thinking in the wrong direction, but he did not correct him. Anyway, he would never let Yan Jiu marry Qin Zong.
"Captain, I have another question. I've actually wanted to ask it for a long time."
"I told you, let's just be frank with each other."
Bai Wu nodded:
"If I'm not mistaken, you were demoted to the fourth floor because your ideas don't match those of the other members of the Qin family, right?"
Qin Zong did not deny it.
From childhood to adulthood, the methods he displayed were no worse than those of his brothers and sisters, but unfortunately, because of his overly upright style and because he showed too much concern for the lower class people, Qin Zong never knew the true situation of the Qin family.
He became the head of the Survey Corps, a position that was considered high and powerful by the lower-level tower people.
But that’s all. For the Qin family, Qin Zong’s upright character makes him just right to be an outside-the-tower investigation reporter.
Bai Wu didn't ask the real question. He originally wanted to ask - what would you do if one day you found out that the biggest obstacle to the Survey Corps and even the Tower was the Qin family
This question was obviously a bit offensive to Qin Zong.
Just like Yan Jiu didn't know the Yan family, and even Yan Zizai didn't know the real ancestor of the Yan family, Bai Wu also knew that Qin Zong must be completely unaware of what the Qin family had done.
Finally, Bai Wu considered it and said:
"I have a friend who has been very confused recently. He has been trying to help people around him and change the environment around him to make it better, but he eventually discovered that the greatest evil came from his grandfather. His grandfather did a lot of evil things, and he doesn't know what to do. I would like to ask the leader how my friend should deal with this."
Bai Wu really wasn't making up a friend this time. Qin Zong didn't hear the hidden meaning in Bai Wu's words. This question was not difficult for him:
"If everyone helps their relatives and ignores right and wrong, justice and law, wouldn't the world be in chaos? I've heard the previous leader talk about such an era, so I hope your friend can stop his grandfather."
It was a very righteous answer, and Bai Wu should have been happy with it.
But he suddenly felt a little regretful. The forces behind the Qin family had already officially declared war on him. How long would it take for him to become an enemy of the Qin family
When that day really comes... How will the leader deal with it
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Bai Wu said goodbye to Qin Zong. Although in Bai Wu's opinion, Qin Zong could not refuse this marriage, but Bai Wu was not very worried about it.
Because of what happened recently, it seemed to be targeting Yan Jiu, but in fact it was a test of Yan Zizai.
Yan Jiu's happiness is of no importance to the Yan family. Precisely because it is of no importance, the outcome of the matter is not difficult to change.
But Bai Wu's intuition made him think that the whole incident would not be so simple, and perhaps something bigger would happen.
His intuition soon came true.
Two days later in the morning, Yan Jiu conveyed a message through the conch, which surprised Bai Wu.
"Bai Wu! Uncle... Uncle is gone!"
This unfolding white mist was really unexpected.
As things developed, he originally thought that Yan Jiu's marriage was a fact that could not be changed. The worst outcome was that he would forcibly take Yan Jiu away. If there was no place for Yan Jiu in the tower, then he would go outside the tower.
But Bai Wu never expected that the first person to get into trouble due to this illogical reality would be Yan Zizai. His conflict with the Yan family came much earlier than he thought.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~End of this chapter~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(There is only one update today, and I may have to take a day off tomorrow. There is still a part of the plot that has not been arranged for the next dungeon. The transition between the flight and the prison is the highlight of this volume, but this plot is difficult to write. I have been stuck since yesterday afternoon and still haven't figured out the best way to deal with it. The new dungeon is not as long as the mechanical city, but it will be very important. I have to take a day off. It will be very uncomfortable to force myself to write it. Of course, it is also possible that my thoughts will suddenly become clear tomorrow and I will do the opposite, but the probability is not high. In short, I will take a day off first.)