"What I admire most about the envoy is his humility."
Monk Tu Ming looked at the current situation, his spirits soaring, he was full of praise, and said: "The best thing the envoy did this time was not to lure out the seven immortals and bring out the strengths of the seven great families at once, but to lure out the Marquis of Shuofang!"
In Su Yun's spiritual world, the book monster Yingying asked in confusion: "Master Su, didn't we come here to fight and find the best magical power? How did it become your plan? And from what the monk said, this plan seems to be very great..."
Su Yun's spirit groaned: "I don't know why it turned out like this."
Monk Tu Ming was beaming with joy and was full of praise. He whispered, "The seven great families are planning to rebel, but they are not prepared! The envoy's plan is brilliant because of Marquis Shuofang! Marquis Shuofang is representing the emperor of Dongdu. If the old immortals from the seven great families dare to take action, it would be a rebellion! But they are not prepared. If they rebel now, they will only die!"
He clapped his fist fiercely and praised: "Therefore, the seven old immortals can only swallow their anger! As the saying goes: When you feel it, you write without thinking, and the writing is wonderful and unique! This move is wonderful to the extreme, wonderful beyond words!"
Su Yun blushed at his praise and said hesitantly, "Master, you are too kind. Actually, I didn't think so much..."
"What's even more rare is this humility!" Monk Tu Ming exclaimed.
Su Yun had no choice but to shut up and listen to him continue praising him. He thought to himself, "The title of Zen Master Duoxin is not undeserved."
At this time, the Jiuyuan Academy became even more lively. There were many old families in Shuofang, such as the Ye family where Young Master Ye Luo was from, the Fang family who was in charge of the Shuobei Bingcao (military affairs), and the Liu family who was in charge of the Shuobei Jincao (finances). They also stationed their troops outside the Jiuyuan Academy, and the atmosphere was full of murderous intent.
Each of these noble families also had a chariot, on top of which stood a black iron coffin. Next to the black coffin were spiritual weapons, all of which were used in the army, such as spears and sabers.
The reason why the old aristocratic families such as the Ye family, the Fang family, and the Liu family came is precisely because the ancestors of these families followed the ancestors of the Li family, Marquis of Shuofang.
In those days, the ancestor of the Li family fought against the invasion from outside the Great Wall and guarded the Shuofang for thirty years. All the soldiers who followed him died or were injured. Among them, the ancestors of the Ye, Fang, and Liu families survived.
Later, based on their merits, these families also prospered and became prominent families in the Shuofang area.
They are different from the seven great families that rose during the snowstorm. Their glory was earned by their ancestors with their lives. After becoming a family, they have always been very low-key and are far less prominent than the seven great families.
Young Master Ye Luo stood beside the head of the Ye family, looking at the movements in Jiuyuan Academy from afar, and thought to himself: "Su Yun, I finally understand your operation. It's a pity that I still had to wait until you did all this before I could see your purpose. I am still inferior to you..."
He felt sad and said silently, "Both sides are in a dilemma right now. No one can find a way out. What should we do to avoid a situation where both sides will suffer losses and perish together? You should be thinking about this question too, right?"
The current situation makes Young Master Ye Luo feel extremely difficult.
The seven great families had not had time to prepare and were forced by Su Yun to expose themselves, losing the opportunity to attack by surprise.
However, Marquis Shuofang, the city defense army, and other aristocratic families such as the Ye family were also not ready to break with the seven major families!
What's more, although the seven great families have the intention of rebellion, they have not actually rebelled. As the Marquis of Shuofang, he cannot kill them directly under any circumstances. Otherwise, even if he wipes out the seven great families, he will not be able to protect himself in the end when the reckoning comes.
Moreover, Ye Luo, as an imperial envoy, was ordered by Emperor Ping to stay in Shuofang. In fact, he was not investigating the seven great families, but investigating Saint Xue, Qiu Shuijing and the old leader of the green forest!
He even received an order, which was to supervise the Marquis of Shuofang!
He had no time to prepare to deal with the seven great families. The reason why he investigated the Jie Hui Factory and the Tong family was actually because Monk Tu Ming, a capable subordinate of the old boss Zuo Songyan, investigated the Jie Hui Factory, which made him interested in the Jie Hui Factory.
This investigation revealed the seriousness of the matter.
However, he did not have enough time to investigate the seven major families, let alone make proper arrangements.
"Su Yun, what would you do?"
Young Master Ye Luo looked towards the Jiuyuan Academy and said silently in his heart: "As long as you can resolve this crisis, I will be convinced by you, but of course I will still not be convinced verbally."
In Jiuyuan Academy, everyone was in a dilemma, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense. If this deadlock was not resolved and continued, something bad would definitely happen!
The longer it drags on, the more panicked the people from the seven great families will become, and they may attack the city defense forces guarding outside at any time.
Attacking the city defense forces is tantamount to rebellion, and it is out of control!
Similarly, the border guards in the Shuobei area will most likely be mobilized upon hearing the news. If the border guards enter Shuofang, it will be even more dangerous!
Neither side was prepared, and there was no way out!
Marquis Shuofang and several old immortals laughed and chatted cheerfully, but their foreheads were covered with sweat and they were forcing themselves to smile.
Suddenly, Su Yun said in a loud voice: "Scholar Su Yun, I came here to exchange what I have learned with the scholars of Jiuyuan Academy. I was lucky enough to meet the elders of the seven great families. I heard that the seven great families obtained the True Dragon Art 150 years ago, so I dared to ask the seven great families for teachings on magical powers."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on him.
Monk Tu Ming, who was standing next to him, felt his scalp tingling and cold sweat rolling down his forehead. He felt an endless pressure coming and could not help but take a few steps back to avoid everyone's sight.
"Among these strong men, I'm afraid that their cultivation is that of a Saint-conquering strongman!"
Monk Tu Ming took two deep breaths, calmed himself down, and looked at Su Yun. He couldn't help but admire him: "Master Su is indeed someone who has seen the Great Emperor. The monsters of Tiandao Academy are not at all inferior to these old monsters!"
Su Yun's eyes were blank, as if he didn't feel the gazes of the crowd at all. He continued, "There are sixteen chapters of the True Dragon Technique. In one hundred and fifty years, the seven great families should have comprehended it thoroughly, right?"
"Sixteen?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the seven old immortals from the seven great families changed their expressions. The old immortal from the Tong family said in a lost voice, "Isn't it fourteen chapters?"
His eyes turned and fell on Tong Qingyun, revealing a look of doubt.
At this time, the old immortal of the Wen family cried out: "No, it should be thirteen chapters!"
"Wrong, it's fourteen!"
"Why does my Zhou family have twelve chapters?"
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The seven old immortals were arguing with each other, looking at each other with distrust. Marquis Shuofang's eyes lit up and he thought, "This scholar Su is indeed extraordinary. He can make them suspicious of each other with just one sentence!"
Zuo Songyan also secretly praised: "Di Ping has a really good vision. He doesn't look like a tyrant. He can actually choose such an outstanding envoy!"
Xue Qingfu's eyes flickered, and he thought to himself: "This cunning mansion is unfathomable..."
Su Yun frowned, and suddenly raised his hand to shake the Dahuang Bell. The sound of the bell resounded throughout the Jiuyuan Academy, and the quarrel among the seven old immortals finally stopped.
"It turns out that you seniors didn't know that the True Dragon Technique has sixteen chapters. I was too nosy."
Su Yun's voice was as loud as a bell. He said, "Yun, I challenge all the spiritualists of the seven great families in the Soul Condensation Realm! We will exchange skills and trade, regardless of life or death. Starting tomorrow, Yun will visit the immortal residences of the seven great families one by one. First, I will pay a visit to the seniors, and second, I will challenge the scholars of the Soul Condensation Realm of the major families. May I ask if the seven seniors welcome me?"
As soon as he said this, the tense situation between the two sides suddenly eased. They both needed time, and Su Yun's challenge to the spiritualists of the seven major families gave both sides time and a chance to back down.
Tong Qingyun said, "Old Immortal, you must find the things back where you lost them. The revenge of the Wen family's children and the reputation of the seven great families must be avenged before they can be restored."
The immortal Tong Lao understood and said to everyone, "Qingyun is right. My fellow brothers, people want to see our true dragon powers, so we should train a few scholars while we still have time, so as not to be laughed at."
Zhou Wanxiang, Wu Yuandu, Lu Zhongliu and others all nodded in agreement, saying: "The seven great families prosper together and suffer together, and we must not let others bully us."
The old immortal Wen Zhengqing of the Wen family laughed and said, "Master Su, what do you mean by no matter life or death?"
Su Yun said solemnly: "What I mean is that during the contest, if I kill the children of the seven great families, or if I am killed by them, there will be no consequences."
Lin Gaoyi, the old immortal of the Lin family, said meaningfully: "After Mr. Su came to Shuofang from Dongdu, various events have occurred one after another. Perhaps now is an opportunity to restore peace to Shuofang."
Su Yun smiled and said, "Seniors, I've given you this opportunity, so don't miss it."
The seven old immortals were awed and could hear the threat in his words.
"He has not yet revealed his identity as an envoy, so we can shirk responsibility by accidentally killing him in a fair fight. But if he reveals that he is the imperial envoy of the Emperor of Dongdu, then anyone who dares to kill him will be committing treason! This fight is indeed the best opportunity to kill him!"
The immortal Tong Lao and others exchanged greetings with Marquis Shuofang and said goodbye one after another. Marquis Shuofang, Xue Qingfu and Qiu Shuijing also resigned to Wen Lifang. Everyone was polite and bowed to each other when they left the Jiuyuan Academy.
Wen Lifang and the old immortal Wen Zhengqing of the Wen family tried hard to keep them and saw them off all the way. Even after everyone kept asking them to go back, they still stood on a high place and waved goodbye, which showed their hospitality very well.
Su Yun and Zuo Songyan were walking behind, and suddenly Wen Zhengqing said with a smile, "Scholar Su, please stay."
Su Yun stopped walking, Wen Zhengqing glanced at Zuo Songyan, and said with a smile: "Songyan, you little bastard, after all, you and I have a master-disciple relationship. Don't worry, I won't do it now. Mr. Su, I wonder how much it will cost for you to come to my Wen family last?"
Su Yun was slightly startled and understood what he meant.
Tomorrow is the first day that Su Yun will challenge the seven great families. No matter which family Su Yun goes to on the first day, the scholars of that family will not be well prepared. After all, one day is too short and there are only so many things that can be learned from the True Dragon Technique.
The noble family that Su Yun challenged last has spent the longest time learning the True Dragon Technique, so it is most beneficial to the children of that family!
Therefore, this is an opportunity to make the most of a rare commodity!
Su Yun looked at Zuo Songyan and said sternly, "Yun has always been indebted to the old boss for taking care of him. No matter how much money it is, I will give it to him."
Zuo Songyan's eyes suddenly lit up and he burst into laughter.
Wen Zhengqing's face turned pale, and he chuckled, "As expected of a man favored by the Emperor. Hehe, he is indeed an old hand."
Su Yun gave the bargaining opportunity to Zuo Songyan, the old fox, obviously wanting to take the opportunity to make a fortune from the Wen family!
But Su Yun didn't think so much. He just felt bad for troublesome Zuo Songyan to protect him, and wanted to take the opportunity to compensate Zuo Songyan.
Although he studied under Mr. Yehu and was surrounded by fox spirits, he had a simple side in his heart.
He is just like a mirror. When a smart person stands in front of this mirror, what he sees is actually himself in the mirror.
Therefore, Tu Ming thought he was scheming, Zuo Songyan thought he was shrewd and calculating, Xue Qingfu said he was extremely cunning, and Wen Zhengqing said he was an old hand.
Su Yun walked out of the Jiuyuan Academy and looked up to see that it was getting late, so he planned to stop a chariot and go back to the Wenchang Academy first.
But at this moment, a fat dragon chariot was seen coming. The dragon chariot was a giant python transformed into a dragon, fat and huge, with a small building on its back.
Young Master Ye Luo stood on the small building, holding the car window with both hands and looking up at the sky, shedding tears and chanting: "Since I was born to fall, why did clouds come into being? Since I was born to fall, why did clouds come into being—"
He wiped away his tears, choked up twice, and waved his hand, "Big Brother, I'll take you on your way."