In a palace outside the Xiaoyao Gate, Lu Feichen and Lu Mengyao sat opposite each other.
Without waiting for Lu Mengyao to ask, Lu Feichen took the initiative and said, "Mengyao, do you know why Zhang Lvliang is just an external deacon, but it's worth letting the internal sect elder intervene, making it impossible for me to deal with him?"
Upon hearing her father mention this matter, Lu Mengyao was slightly taken aback. Of course, she remembered that it was because Zhang Lvliang had secretly attacked Luo Xiu during the assessment, which was considered a violation of the rules. Her father, as the head of a different sect, personally ordered him to be imprisoned in a water prison, deposed Xiu Wei, and suffered from piercing the bones of a pipa.
But as soon as Zhang Lvliang was imprisoned, someone held an edict from the Elder of the Inner Gate requesting the release of the person. The Elder of the Inner Gate held a higher position than the Lord of the Outer Gate, so Lu Feichen could only release the person.
"Daughter doesn't understand," Lu Mengyao shook her head in confusion.
The status of the Elder of the Inner Gate is higher than that of the Lord of the Outer Gate, and Zhang Lvliang is only a mere outer gate deacon, and the difference in status is incomparable. How could it be worth the Elder of the Inner Gate's personal help?
If Zhang Lvliang really has an inner sect elder as the backstage, how could he be a small deacon in the outer sect?
Lu Mengyao has a clever mind. Although she can't figure it out, she can still guess. This may be related to the change in her father's attitude and the special situation he mentioned.
Lu Feichen took a deep breath, his expression somewhat solemn. As the leader of the outer gate and holding a high position, Lu Mengyao had not seen this expression on her father's face for a long time.
"Not long ago, the leader returned from the Jiufeng Mountains, but was seriously injured. Time is running out now," Lu Feichen said as he spoke, revealing a shocking news.
The leader he mentioned is naturally the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect. Those who can sit in the position of leader must also be the strongest leader of the Xiaoyao Sect!
"The leader is injured, and time is running out?" Lu Mengyao's face showed a surprised expression. "The leader is a strong warrior who has stepped into the realm of the king. How could he be injured like this?"
As for the Nine Phoenix Mountains mentioned by her father, Lu Mengyao had never heard of them before.
"My Xiaoyao Sect is located in Yunlong County and cannot do without the leader's strong martial arts cultivation. Therefore, this news has been blocked, and only a very small number of people in the sect know about it."
With a hint of warning in Lu Feichen's eyes, "If the news spreads, not only some forces within Yunlong County will be stirring up, but also other forces from various counties and territories in Tianwu Kingdom may do things that are unfavorable to our Xiaoyao Sect."
Upon hearing this, Lu Mengyao nodded cautiously, indicating that she would not tell anyone else the news.
After a moment of contemplation, Lu Feichen continued, "The head's injury is irreparable. Once it falls, the Xiaoyao Sect cannot be without a master. The next head will be selected from several elders, and among the inner sect elders, the two elders have the highest cultivation and prestige."
"These two elders are Di Sigu and Kong Qingyu respectively. Their cultivation levels are almost the same, and they also have disciples and supporters in both internal and external sects. There will be a competition for the ownership of this sect leader's position."
"Nowadays, both the inner and outer gates, whether they are deacons, protectors, or elders, have taken their respective positions and chosen elders to support them. Your father and I, on the other hand, support Elder Kong Qingyu."
After listening to these words, Lu Mengyao finally understood.
My father is a supporter of the Kong Qingyu faction, while the external deacon Zhang Lvliang is obviously a supporter of the Di Si Gu Elder faction.
Despite Zhang Lvliang's low status, at this critical moment, Elder Di Sigu naturally had to protect his faction in order to gain more loyal support and let those who supported him know that choosing to support Di Sigu was definitely the right choice.
Lu Mengyao never expected that there would be power struggles among internal sects involved.
Elder Kong Qingyu is highly respected and respected, and is the mentor of her father Lu Feichen. As a disciple, at such critical moments, it is natural to stand on the side of her master.
Although the position of the outer gate is not as important as that of the inner gate, it is also crucial. Therefore, the support of Lu Feichen will have a significant impact on whether Elder Kong Qingyu can obtain the position of leader.
"Although Master has my support, only two of the nine elders in the inner gate support him."
Speaking of which, Lu Feichen sighed and said, "Master, his family treats me with great kindness. If it weren't for Master's guidance and guidance in the past, how could I be like Lu Feichen today?"
"However, the position of the inner sect elders is respected, and the master only has two supporters. However, Nadisgu has as many as five supporters. If nothing unexpected happens, the master will inevitably be defeated in this sect leader dispute."
"And once defeated, Di Sigu will take the position of the leader, which will inevitably suppress the sect of the master, including your father and me, and will be implicated. It will bring disaster and good fortune overnight!"
Listening to her father's confession, Lu Mengyao could sense the stakes involved.
In a hegemonic power like the Xiaoyao Gate, it is normal to compete for power and gain. It is also normal for the winners to suppress the factions of the losers to stabilize their position.
But what is the connection between all of this and what happened between me and Luo Xiu?
Just as Lu Mengyao was pondering this question, Lu Feichen slowly spoke up and said, "Among the nine elders in the inner gate, there are three elders who have the best relationship. They are sworn brothers and sisters, and they have gone through life and death several times when they were young."
"One of the elders had a grandson named Gou Jinchuan, who was deeply loved by the three elders and is now a disciple of the inner sect."
"Elder Gou contacted me a few days ago and said that his grandson has long admired you. If he can establish a marriage, Elder Gou will persuade his two siblings to stand with your ancestor."
At this point, even if Lu Mengyao was foolish, she could still understand her father's meaning, let alone her intelligence.
"Father, are you using me as a tool for exchanging power?"
Lu Mengyao became anxious on the spot and stood up, looking at her father with a pretty and angry expression.
Lu Feichen shook his head and smiled bitterly. No one knew his daughter better than him. He had long known that once he said this, she would definitely be like this now.
"Mengyao, your mother passed away early. From childhood to adulthood, your father never opposed any of your ideas. In the beginning, your fire yang meridian could not be cured and you had to cultivate the Ice Heart Technique of Tianshan Snow Valley to suppress it. However, he demanded that you marry down to Tianshan Snow Valley. You would rather die than go to Qingyun City, and your father did not force you."
"But this time, if your ancestor fails to compete for the position of sect leader, maybe your father and I will also have a worry about our lives!" sighed Lu Feichen.
"Dad, I..." Lu Mengyao didn't know what to say for a moment. She couldn't ignore her father's life or death, but the price was to marry some Gou Jinchuan, which also made her unable to accept.
She originally thought she could never have a future, and the fiery yang meridian made it difficult for her to live beyond the age of 25. However, Luo Xiu cured her fiery yang meridian, not only giving her a future, but also giving her an unforgettable feeling.
For Lu Mengyao, she would rather die than betray her relationship with Luo Xiu.
But... if my father is implicated and worried about his life because of my persistence, isn't I unfilial?
On one side is the father who has loved him the most since childhood, and on the other side is the happiness he pursues.
How should I choose?
Lu Mengyao was at a loss for a moment, her mind blank.
Lu Feichen also stood up and gently stroked her cheek. "Dad loves you the most, so naturally he won't force you to marry someone he doesn't like. If you really want to be with Luo Xiu, Dad will arrange for you and Luo Xiu to leave Yunlong County and not let you be implicated."
Lu Mengyao's delicate body trembled. At this moment, her father was still thinking more about herself, which moved her heart and made her feel a bit guilty.
"Father, I... I want to think about it carefully," Lu Mengyao's heart was in turmoil.
"Okay, Dad will give you time to consider, but time is tight and we can only give you three days," said Lu Feichen.
After Lu Feichen and Lu Mengyao left, Luo Xiu's mood felt inexplicably restless and uneasy.
Until late at night, he slowly opened his eyes and fully recovered from the injuries he had suffered in the life and death duel with Lin Jingyun.
The ability to directly repair the veins of life, as long as it is not a fatal injury, he can quickly recover in a short period of time.
But the suppressed, restless, and uneasy feeling that lingered in my heart persisted for a long time.
The battle with Lin Jingyun made Luo Xiu understand a truth.
In life and death battles, the cultivation level cannot completely determine a person's combat ability. Powerful array treasures can play a decisive role in critical moments.
For example, the third-order array treasure used by Lin Jingyun stimulates a golden sword energy comparable to that of an innate martial artist's attack. If it were replaced with other Qi Sea Seven or even Qi Sea Eight, it would be almost impossible to resist.
Of course, array treasures are expensive, and not everyone has powerful array treasures.
But there is no doubt that the array treasures may indeed counterattack or capsize in the sewer at critical moments.
There are roughly three types of array treasures, one is aggressive, such as the golden ball used by Lin Jingyun.
Another type is defensive, such as the blue crystal bracelet given to him by the Lord of Qingyun Palace, which was later forwarded by him to Lu Mengyao.
The third type is auxiliary, such as the Gathering Spirit Formation, etc. Generally, auxiliary array treasures are also known as array devices.
In Lin Jingyun's storage wrist guard, there are over a hundred inferior elemental stones, as well as a Qi refining pill, a fifth grade sword technique, and a second-order spirit gathering array device.
These things have little value to Luo Xiu.
However, Luo Xiu found a jade pendant inside, which turned out to be a defensive third level array treasure. It was activated by true qi and could release a wooden shield, with the ability to defend against attacks and healing effects.
Among the many disciples of the Xiaoyao Outer Sect, Lin Jingyun's status and strength are not very high. In theory, there should not be such a precious array treasure.
Thinking that the notary in this life and death duel was Zhang Lvliang, Luo Xiu could also imagine with his toes that there must be that old man behind the scenes.
"It was also the Zhang family who took the initiative to provoke me back then. An old man who has lived for more than a hundred years, just deal with me indiscriminately and try to kill me everywhere. When I have the strength, I will find an opportunity to kill you, this old man!"
As soon as he remembered Zhang Lvliang targeting him everywhere, a fierce light flashed in Luo Xiu's eyes.
He is not a kind-hearted person, because he is well aware that in this world, kindness can only be seen as cowardice and can be deceived.
Whether it was the violent beating of Zhang Hao in the Qingyun Martial Palace, the abolition of Zhang Hai, the kowtow of Zhao Liang's head, or the later killing of people with his own hands in Shuiwu Mountain and Baqi Mountain, Luo Xiu's wild and ruthless personality was actually fully demonstrated.
Standing by the window, Luo Xiu looked at the bright moon hanging high in the night sky, frowning slightly. The restlessness in his heart made it difficult for him to calm down.