Chapter 393 Crack

Chapter 393: Caught in the Crack

"There are all kinds of creatures, plants and trees grow, and animals are all different. As a result, the Natural Sect has a wide range of branches, and each person has a different way." Xuan Zhe sipped his wine and said in a daze: "A long time ago, the Natural Sect was the most tolerant sect in the world. , confirm each other and refer to each other, each supports each other, and is extremely powerful."

Xue Mu said: "Xuanhou's intention is that the Natural Gate is also extreme now?"

Xuan Zhe shook his head: "Each family has always had different ideas. It's just that although there were differences in the early years, the paths were similar, and we just needed to seek common ground while reserving differences. But gradually, I don't know when, some people started to accuse other branches of the family as heretics, and internal fighting continued for months. , a smoky atmosphere. As early as hundreds of years ago, there was a branch that studied the toxins of living beings and was denounced as a demon. They were massacred and expelled. It is the Ten Thousand Poison Sect, which is also very weak in the demon sect now. "

"Uh..." Xue Mu had heard of this non-existent Poison Sect. At first, some people suspected that they were responsible for the Luzhou plague, but it was later confirmed that it had nothing to do with them. Unexpectedly, this Demon Sect actually came from the Natural Sect branch. Having said that, poison is studied in the righteous way, and it is understandable that more traditional people cannot tolerate it.

"Do you think it's understandable?" Xuanzhe smiled: "I used to take it for granted, but later I realized that some things cannot have a beginning. Today you think it's wrong to study poisons and you will expel them, but tomorrow I think snakes and rats can't succeed. Should the countertop also be expelled? Should there be a dispute between animals and plants the day after tomorrow? In the end, is it a real moral dispute, or is it just a reason for a power struggle? "

Xue Mu pondered and said: "Does the person who created the figurines have no descendants?"

"Not bad." Xuan Zhe praised: "General Manager Xue is really transparent."

"So Xuanhou was squeezed out with excuses?"

Xuanzhe laughed: "Not really. Back then, I and Meng Ao's gang couldn't stand each other and attacked each other, but I thought it was just a moral dispute. What I say now is also a reflection on some of my own things back then. If so If I had to do it again, I would probably endure it.”

Xue Muqi said: "It stands to reason that even if Xuanhou had no clues back then, your team would be much stronger than Meng Ao. How come it's you who left the house instead?"

Xuanzhe sipped his wine and sighed: "The reason is more complicated. My branch talks about winds, tigers, clouds and dragons, wild beasts, grand and majestic. It sounds very upright, but in the eyes of the sect, our ideas are closer to the imperial court. This is fatal. Back then, there was a disciple who often cooperated with the Six Sects, and even someone took the sign, but I protected him, and the sect couldn't bear it."

Xue Mu and Yue Xiaochan looked at each other. Sure enough, there is no right or wrong in Tao. It is still a matter of stance. No matter how good the Tao sounds, it is of no use. Tao disputes will eventually evolve into something else. Therefore, the people who rejected Xuazhe's group were definitely not just Meng Ao. Meng Ao was just a vanguard pawn among them.

Xuanzhe added: "And I am increasingly dissatisfied with many things done by the sect. Meng Ao's group only talks about sneak attacks. Why are others starting to learn sneak attacks? They also call it the thorns hidden in the flowers and leaves. under."

Xue Mu almost spit out his wine, but suddenly he remembered that when Leng Qingshi was against him, he also used sneak attacks. Leng Zhu seemed to have such a taste... At that time, he thought why the Natural Sect always used sneak attacks. It seemed that it was There is a reason, no wonder Xuanzhe can't stand it.

"The disputes became more and more intense at that time, and the Natural Sect was paralyzed for a time and fell into endless internal fighting. Looking back now, I, Xunzhe, can be regarded as a sinner." Xuuzhe smiled bitterly and sighed: "Originally, I always felt that I was just fighting with the Tao, and after all, I was a fellow sect. , I still controlled my words and didn't fight. But one day, my dearest junior brother was assassinated in the room, but the sect protected Meng Ao and insisted that he was not the murderer. I became furious and led everyone to surrender to the court. At that time, Xiahou was not the chief arrester."

Xue Mu asked: "The sect leader was Leng Zhu at that time?"

"No, Leng Zhu was committed to peace during the incident. After the incident, the old sect leader felt that Leng Zhu was better at coordinating the various branches, so he abdicated the throne to him."

Xue Mu was silent.

Yue Xiaochan asked: "Does it feel weird?"

Xue Mu pursed his lips and nodded, then shook his head: "There are too few details to say. The key to the matter is whether Meng Ao killed Xuanhou's junior brother. Meng Ao is now being escorted to the capital. Did Xuanhou ask?"

Xuan Zhe said: "He admitted that he killed him."

Xue Mu asked: "Are you sure it's not an angry remark made with hatred?"

Xuanzhe was stunned and silent.

Xue Mu knew that Xuanzhe would come to him to tell stories because he was not satisfied with his time in the court.

He is dignified and capable, and is better than the boss back then. At that time, he had just joined the army, so being a second-in-command was a good idea. It stands to reason that he should have taken over after the boss abdicated, but Ji Qingyuan did not trust him and instead let his illegitimate daughter take over. Just such a thing would cause the Xuan Zhe family to explode.

Later, Xia Houdi was conscientious in his work, with a public spirit in mind, and devoted himself to the six gates, and gradually gained the recognition of the Xuanzhe family. In addition, Xuanzhe thought that he was not good at strategy and reflected on his mistakes in the internal fighting, so he went to assist Xiahoudi with peace of mind and didn't think about anything else.

But now, the fight for the title once again highlighted that Ji Qingyuan was still guarding against him, which was very unpleasant. Xue Mu thought that he should have been angry if he was replaced by Xuanzang. He even began to wonder whether his choice was right and whether joining the court was a mistake at all. He regretted the internal fighting behavior back then.

So we had this conversation. First, he wanted to find someone to talk to, and second, he was a little confused and wanted to see if a "wise man" like Xue Mu could give him some pointers.

Without evidence or evidence, Xue Mu could not give any pointers, although he deeply doubted that Meng Ao was not the one who killed Xuan Zhe. It’s interesting to know who killed him. If it was Ji Qingyuan who sent someone to do it, it was Ji Qingyuan’s vicious plan to split the Natural Sect, and Xunzhe was so stupid that he joined him; if it was someone else in the Natural Sect, such as Leng Zhu... then This was Leng Zhu’s plan to take over.

Or maybe Ji Qingyuan and Leng Zhu conspired to do it?

Maybe Xuan Zhe had similar doubts even today, so he came to find himself.

Xue Mu couldn't say it directly, but just tentatively said: "In this way, it is very difficult for the leader of the Natural Sect. There are still many faction disputes today, and it is not easy for Leng Zhu."

Xuan Zhe was silent for a while and sighed softly: "Leng Zhu... I can't understand. Normally, he would be a noble man who loves the nature of the jungle and roams in the forest with bamboo sticks and mango shoes. Such a person is reasonable. It shouldn’t involve all parties fighting, and it shouldn’t be a fight for the top spot, but he did everything.”

Xue Mu spoke up for Leng Zhu: "As the leader of a sect, it is not acceptable to be too worldly. For the sake of the development of the sect, it is understandable to participate in the world."

"Maybe, so he and I are still friends." Xuanzhe sighed: "It's a pity that I told him that the imperial court didn't take the virtual and real tripod, but he still didn't believe it. Now, as your Majesty guessed, he was the thief who shouted to catch the thief, so what can this friend do? It’s no longer interesting.”

Xue Mu twitched the corner of his mouth. The root cause was still with him. In fact, Xue Qingqiu had controlled the cauldron. This was told to him through the Xingluo Formation. At this time, there was no need to hide the whereabouts of the cauldron. But for his own safety, of course, he still couldn't say it at this time. He could only comfort Xuanzhe and said: "Xuanhou has done what he should do. Whether others believe it or not is other people's business, so why bother?"

Xuanzhe smiled slightly: "The whereabouts of Ding are confusing. Intuitively, I feel that it was Mr. Xue who did it."

Seeing what Xue Mu wanted to say, Xuan Zhe waved his hand: "It was done by Manager Xue, and it is normal from Xingyue's point of view. Xuan went to see Manager Xue for a drink, not to investigate the case."

Xue Mu said nothing more, and just asked: "So what exactly does Marquis Xuan want to hear from Xue?"

Xuanzhe twirled his wine glass and said in a daze: "Xuan wants to hear Mr. Xue's opinion. If the Natural Gate and the imperial court completely turn against each other, how will Xuan deal with himself?"

Xue Mu found that he really couldn't give any advice.

It stands to reason that you have joined the imperial court, so even if the two sides turn against each other, you can just sever your relationship with the Natural Gate and side with the imperial court. There is nothing difficult to choose. The problem is, the court doesn’t trust you at all. It’s really hard to think about it these days. How can you come up with any ideas?