But now, Yuan Bailang had to admit that he had made a mistake. From another perspective, it also proved that the other party's hiding method was so clever that even he could easily hide it.
From this perspective, the so-called advancement before was probably just a test of their reaction, either to make them confused or to make them look down on him, until his attitude and purpose were confirmed, and then his true strength was revealed.
Yuan Kaiji, as the head of a family who has lived for who knows how many years, is particularly fond of his granddaughter and would never make fun of her lifelong affairs. He values this young man so much, and it turns out that he has already seen through his true nature.
Yuan Bailang nodded secretly in his heart, his father is worthy of being a father.
——In fact, Yuan Bailang's vision can be described as vicious. The person standing in front of him at this moment is the biggest and most evil gigolo in the Upper Central Realm. Even Liu Yuan's current strength can be said to be the ultimate gigolo. However, outsiders do not know these things, so they are all fooled.
Yuan Hongli had previously introduced the identities of several people who came with her, so Liu Yuan naturally knew that the man with a distorted face caused by scars and looking somewhat hideous was Yuan Kaiji's son and Yuan Hongli's uncle.
Liu Yuan thought of Yuan Kaiji's furious look after being scolded by Xie Qian, but he couldn't imagine that the other party would actually "value" him. However, he saw Yuan Hongli's slightly red face out of the corner of his eye, and vaguely felt that it might be related to this girl's current attitude.
He considered, "It's just a small favor. I guess the reason why you value it is not me."
This sentence can be used regardless of whether it refers to Xie Qian or Yuan Hongli. It just depends on how the other party understands it.
Yuan Bailang shook his head and said, "That's not the case. If I didn't value you so much, even for that person's sake, father wouldn't have thought of marrying Hongli off..."
"Uncle Bai!"
Yuan Hongli shouted in embarrassment, interrupting Yuan Bailang's words, then looked at Liu Yuan in panic, met the latter's eyes, and immediately lowered her head with a red face.
The woman had an extremely thin skin, and her fair and smooth skin, like snow, was tinged with a faint red color that spread from her cheeks to her neck. She lived up to her name, just like a fresh and juicy lychee, making people want to peel off the hard, bright red shell to see if the inside was also sweet and juicy, with a bite that would burst out the juice.
Liu Yuan was stunned.
Damn, it turns out that old man Yuan Kaiji was to blame!
Liu Yuan twitched his lips, and he wondered why Yuan Hongli, whom he had just met for the second time, had such "inappropriate thoughts" about him. It turned out that after that time, Yuan Kaiji had the idea of marrying Yuan Hongli off, and even said it out loud!
Come on, is this such a joke?
Yuan Bailang was still saying, "Although father always says he is joking, he has mentioned it to us several times in the past few months. It can be seen that he really admires you."
Liu Yuan looked back at Ling Yao with a helpless expression.
You see, I really didn't lie. It wasn't me who provoked her. It was an accident caused by the feudal patriarchal concept of arranged marriage.
Ling Yao glanced at him, with a hint of amusement in his eyes, and then said indifferently: "Then you refuse."
Liu Yuan didn't expect that Ling Yao, who had always supported him to open a harem, would suddenly change his attitude at this time, but he could clearly feel that Ling Yao was teasing him, so he changed his mind and said righteously: "Since Jiao'er said so, I will naturally obey, but Yuan Hongli is the young patriarch of the Fusang tribe. If I don't give her face at this time, I will be regarded as ungrateful. If I make enemies with the Fusang tribe, I will never be able to go to Fusang Sea again. At least I can't refuse directly in public."
Seeing his serious face, Ling Yao reached out and secretly pinched his lower back, and said with a smile: "It seems that I was wrong last time. It turns out that Brother Jiang Feng's face is really thick, thick and strong, comparable to Kui cow skin. Maybe it can be made into leather armor after peeling it off."
Liu Yuan said slowly and pain-free: "Fairy Lingyao's delicate hands are really soft and fragrant, and her icy skin is very comfortable..."
Fairy Lingyao looked like Yuan Hongli in some ways and couldn't stand the joke. She immediately took her hand back and turned her head away. Only her delicate and small earlobes were slightly red, which made her look particularly cute among her jet-black hair.
Liu Yuan laughed in his heart. Since the righteous Fairy Ling Yao did not refute, it meant that she agreed with what he said.
He said to Yuan Bailang, "Senior Yuan, you are too kind. Although there is a saying that marriage is determined by parents and matchmakers, I still respect Miss Yuan's opinion more and should not ignore her ideas."
He was calling Yuan Kaiji by his full name just a second ago, but now he called him "Senior Yuan". He also deliberately ignored the premise in Yuan Bailang's words that Yuan Kaiji was only joking. If Huang Quan was present, he would definitely know this guy's evil ambitions.
Unfortunately, everyone present was completely shocked by Liu Yuan’s previous actions. They didn’t think there was a problem at all, and even thought that this man was indeed an excellent person.
In fact, anyone can see what Yuan Hongli is thinking.
Liu Yuan's words were the same as if he hadn't said anything, and he was very scheming.
Then they talked about the engagement of Yuan Kaiji and Yuan Hongli. Liu Yuan used his skills in conquering characters to coax these women's relatives into submission, and both the host and the guests had a great time.
Yuan Bailang even told Liu Yuan some secrets about the Phoenix that only the Fusang people knew. He hesitated for a moment and said, "The Nirvana Secret Realm is extremely dangerous. Although I don't know what you rely on, it's best not to put yourself in danger. Since you are the guardian of the mansion lord, you must have many subordinates. It would be safer to send someone there."
Liu Yuan naturally couldn't say that Fenghuang and I were old lovers, so he could only shake his head helplessly and said, "Fenghuang is the descendant of the Four Symbols Vermillion Bird, and has an arrogant temperament. Although I can't tell you what I rely on, I dare to say that except for me, anyone who enters the Nirvana Secret Realm now will only be burned to death."
He said vaguely: "Since you can provide me with information about the Fusang Sea, I will naturally give you a portion of the Phoenix Blood. There is no need to worry."
Yuan Bailang nodded and said, "In that case, Hongli will tell you about the situation in Fusang Sea in the next few days. She has been with my father for the longest time and knows more than me."
After walking out of the yard, Liu Yuan stopped and said to Su Lanfeng: "Do you know what to say and what not to say?"
Seeing that his cultivation had been restrained again, Su Lanfeng said sternly: "Of course, Lanfeng's current status is given by the guardian, and I will never let the guardian down!"
Liu Yuan nodded and said, "Have all the elders arrived?"
"We're here." Su Lanfeng nodded, "Everything is ready, waiting for the Palace Master to summon us."
Chapter 297: Huangquan's Majesty
Although the elders of the Biluo Palace came, due to their fear of the Demon Cult, they did not go directly to Wuyin Cliff. Instead, they chose a nearby small sect that was secretly affiliated with the Biluo Palace as their base.
The main reason was that Huang Quan's sudden appearance this time was a very unexpected and even incredible thing for the people in Biluo Palace.
For Huang Quan, who has always been known for her mysteriousness, it was very abnormal for her to appear directly at the front line of the action site when she was always strategizing behind the scenes. Even the elders began to become suspicious.
Especially this time, Mei Sheng, the messenger, did not show up.
The person who delivered the message was Su Lanfeng, who had been undercover in the Demon Cult for who knows how many years. Although she could not be said to be unknown, she was definitely not qualified for these elders.
It was as if a person who appeared out of nowhere suddenly became the confidant of the mansion lord, and the mansion lord suddenly changed his orders and summoned everyone to Wuyin Cliff, revealing a suspicious atmosphere everywhere.
However, Su Lanfeng did have the palace lord's token in his hand, and after they completed the search of the Nirvana Secret Realm, they sorted out the information, hesitated for a long time, and finally decided to test the Netherworld Lock set on the outside of the box containing the information. This special mechanism that could only be unlocked by practicing Netherworld Qi was indeed unlocked, and it could not be faked.
At this point, they no longer suspected that someone had impersonated the Mansion Master, but they were worried that something had gone wrong with the Mansion Master's cultivation, which was why he needed Phoenix blood and had other unusual arrangements.
For example, it was originally just an ordinary cooperation with Yuxu Taoist Sect - yes, that's right, participating in the internal strife of Yuxu Taoist Sect was a very common thing in their eyes, because it had happened many times before, and they had even become accustomed to it.
Because the light is too bright and dazzling, more filth and dirt are hidden in the shadows. People who are not aware of the situation only know about the glorious deeds of Yuxu Taoism as the largest sect in Central China, while those who are aware of the situation have to keep it to themselves because of the friendship of those truly noble and righteous people in Yuxu Taoism.
However, this time the cooperation suddenly turned into a betrayal and they wanted to attack the Yuxu Taoist Sect.
The elders of Biluo Mansion immediately felt a pang in their hearts.
After all, Zhongzhou is the territory of the righteous sects. In the Far East Sea, the Biluo Palace can cover the sky with one hand, but here, it is the home ground of the Yuxu Taoist sect. If you are not careful, it will provoke a siege from the major sects, which is not a good thing.
Haven’t you seen the tragic scene of the Demon Cult fighting in Beifu right now?
These elders tried to evade with fear and trepidation, but were forced into the open by Liu Yuan's order that anyone who disobeyed the order would be put to death, so they had no choice but to come over to report.
At this moment, a group of people gathered in the living room of this small sect. You looked at me, I looked at you, and after those who knew each other exchanged greetings, only silence remained.
The elders of the Biluo Mansion all had a sinister and cold temperament, and each wore a different ghost mask, which was very consistent with this sect that sounded eerie, making the room feel as if it had fallen into hell, which was chilling.
The atmosphere was not broken until Huang Quan stepped into the door.
The figure wearing a bronze ghost mask was tall, and his purple robe was wide and thick, with brass shoulder pads with animal patterns, and a pair of long boots. His thick, curly red hair was hanging down, and a pair of green eyes behind the mask flashed a sharp light. From the outside, he was a tall and imposing man.
When she stepped through the door, it was as if a huge shadow was rushing towards her. The pressure from the Tribulation Period was like the Nine Netherworlds opening up. In an instant, it was as terrifying as seeing thousands of ghosts howling and mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
Huang Quan looked around, and the elders were suddenly awed. They all stood up and said respectfully, "Welcome to the Palace Master."
Huang Quan acted as if he saw nothing, and slowly walked around the crowd, heading towards the reserved position at the top.
She walked very slowly, as if she was deliberately torturing everyone. Her aura made it hard for people to breathe. Those with lower cultivation bases could not hold out for more than a few breaths before their knees went weak and they knelt on the ground.
The others were secretly shocked, but they did not dare to beg for mercy and could only hold on. They knew in their hearts that this was probably the punishment from the Mansion Lord for their actions over the past few days!
The Palace Lord is still the cruel, violent but powerful Palace Lord. With this realization in their minds, these people began to regret. This action might be a test from the Palace Lord to them. No wonder Su Lanfeng was promoted. With the old taking over the new, is there going to be a major reshuffle this time?
"Please sit down, no need to be polite."
Huang Quan's faint hoarse voice was heard, and the terrifying aura suddenly subsided. The pressure on everyone was relieved, and they felt relieved. They smiled bitterly and looked at their colleagues kneeling beside them. Only then did they see the two people standing behind the mansion lord.
One is Su Lanfeng, who has recently become the new messenger. This mature and beautiful woman stood gracefully, already exuding a calm and unhurried temperament.
There was also a strange man, with ordinary clothes and looks, but with white hair, and the aura of his cultivation that faintly revealed him was that of a person at the Spiritual Transformation Stage.
The most different thing was that he was standing less than a foot away from the Mansion Lord. Considering the Mansion Lord's personality, this distance was already extremely intimate.
This person... might be the "Zhu Ren Protector" who suddenly appeared and raised many suspicious questions.
However, although the Spirit Transformation Stage can be regarded as a master, it can only be regarded as below-average in this room. It is said that the location of the Nirvana Secret Realm was provided by him. Could this be his magic weapon?
Everyone had different thoughts, and they were all waiting for Huang Quan to speak.
But apart from Liu Yuan, only Huang Quan herself knew that at this moment she was complaining about the hardness of the chair, which made her feel quite uncomfortable. It had already taken a lot of effort to walk over here just now, and this chair was so hard!
Huang Quan gritted his teeth secretly, cursing the bastard behind him as a beast.
When her temper dropped, the elders felt uncomfortable. They only heard their own palace master snort coldly: "I heard that you are dissatisfied with my order?!"
The elders were shocked and shook their heads: "No..."
Huang Quan slammed the table and said coldly, "How dare you! Did I let you speak?!"
“Bang!” A crack appeared on the table, and the force of the crack made the first few people who spoke groan, probably suffering internal injuries.
At this moment, the room suddenly fell silent.
Huang Quan said coldly: "I don't want to see this again - trash, you are really a bunch of trash. I wondered why you objected, but it turns out you are just cowards. Yuxu Dao Sect uses Biluo Mansion as a knife, are you really going to hand it over?"
"If Nazhi Chunqiu fails this time, the whole thing of framing Lingyao will be pushed onto our heads. These righteous people are in collusion with each other. Will my Biluo Mansion have to live in a corner of the Far East Sea forever?"
She fiercely glanced at several elders in the field, and suddenly stretched out her hand and gently pinched them. With a few muffled sounds, these people immediately fell to the ground and died, and their masks fell to the ground. "Don't think I don't know how much you have received from Zhi Chunqiu. Do you really think that I want to cooperate with Yuxu Daomen, idiot!"
Huang Quan stood up and said sternly, "Listen to me! This time, I will make Yuxu Dao Sect suffer the consequences of its own actions and collapse in internal strife. At this moment, the Demon Cult is fighting with various major forces in Beifu, and my Biluo Mansion will take over Zhongzhou in one fell swoop, starting with Yuxu Dao Sect, and defeat all the righteous sects!"
How could the elders disobey? Some were sweating, some were excited, and they all said in unison: "Yes!"
After Huang Quan assigned the tasks, the elders and Su Lanfeng all left in a meek manner. As for the matter of protecting the law, they did not dare to mention it again.
The Lord of the Mansion softened up and was caught by Liu Yuan in his arms. He heard him fiddling with the bell on his neck and rubbing the word "Mei Nu". He asked, "Why did the Lord of the Mansion walk so slowly just now?"
Chapter 298: The Great Road is as Blue as the Sky, and the Golden Elixir is Obtained through Trekking
Huang Quan glared at him angrily and said through gritted teeth, "You're asking even though you already know the answer!"
Although he said so, he had already curled up consciously, climbed onto Liu Yuan's neck, pursed his lips, and whispered with humiliation on his face: "Hold, hold me up, what are you still standing there for!"
This look of showing a reluctant expression while shyly reaching out for a hug was really corny. Even Ning Xiangrong, who seemed to be in the most passionate love relationship with Liu Yuan, had never flirted like this before. The Lord of the Mansion probably didn't realize how cute he is now.
She probably thinks she has the authority to command others...
Liu Yuan should have continued to speak harshly to Huang Quan, and with a stern face, asked Huang Quan to abide by her duties as a slave, and then rejected her and let her leave on her own. This would have been the correct choice.
Indulging the Lord of the Mansion before the end was a move that would greatly encourage her arrogance and make all previous efforts go to waste.
But since he had just taken the Lord of the Mansion's Yuanhong not long ago, he was in a position to feel guilty and soft-hearted. Also, considering that the Lord of the Mansion not only completed the task brilliantly today, but also showed such a lovely side of him, he decided to comply with her request.
Besides, Liu Yuan’s personality is not that tough, especially when it comes to his woman.
Although Huang Quan is not his target, Mei Sheng is. Most of his tolerance for Huang Quan also comes from Mei Sheng. Liu Yuan will not do anything too excessive to her.
Today is just right.
But there is always some reluctance...
Liu Yuan said: "You can hug me, but it will take a while."
Huang Quan: “?”
——Half an hour later——
Return to Shadeless Cliff.
Liu Yuan settled Huang Quan down. Seeing that she was still very angry and had the energy to call him a beast, he knew that this powerful Tribulation Crossing expert was indeed worthy of his reputation and had an extraordinary ability to recover.
This time, he interfered in the affairs of the Biluo Mansion, which exposed the true colors of the elders in the Biluo Mansion who were dissatisfied with Huang Quan.
Huang Quan took this opportunity to directly list the names and carried out a purge. The ones he killed were typical examples. Then he replaced them with people he had originally favored. He acted decisively and showed the demeanor of a hero.
In today's world of Shangyang Realm, these elders are used to taking advantage of their seniority and forget that this world respects strength and there are many young people who want to get to the top.
Although they may have factions and supporters, just because Huang Quan is in the Tribulation Crossing Stage, no one dares to say a word about killing them. Instead, most people are in danger and only think about protecting themselves. Even if there is a small group of people who hold hatred, they do not have the power to retaliate.
However, the Lord of the Mansion clearly had the idea of directly ordering the elders to take action against Liu Yuan at the meeting, but he finally held back, which made him angry and his attitude towards him was very bad afterwards.
But from this we can see that the Lord of the Mansion has begun to fall.
Hmm? How did Liu Yuan know that?
He saw it clearly at a glance at the progress bar. The favorability level was jumping back and forth and almost went crazy, but in the end it actually moved in the right direction!
It can be seen that the Lord of the Mansion is indeed a masochist, and he has nowhere to hide under Liu Yuan's Stockholm Offensive.
"What are you laughing about so happily?" Ling Yao's voice sounded beside him, followed by a cold and beautiful face, which tilted its head and looked at him from behind with some curiosity.
call……
Liu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, coughed twice, restrained his expression, and said seriously: "Biluo Mansion has been taken care of. They will help us solve the rest of the things, whether it is to instigate the three halls of Cangming, control their internal collapse, or break down the cooperation and make the truth of this matter public. We just need to wait. When Yuxu is in a state of panic, it will be your turn to appear."
Ling Yao smiled gently and said, "Well, I understand."
