Chapter 553: Cauldron
A farce came to an end, although it looked very absurd, but the participants were all masters in the distraction period, even if the onlookers were smart enough to see through the truth of the matter, they did not laugh at a few strong people whose acting skills could only barely qualify, in fact, the matter was very simple, someone entrusted Su Yundao people to drag Xu Xingkong and Xuan Dao people.
As for who this client is, everyone present can probably guess it, and Xu Xingkong is also interested in knowing what the purpose of Qinghe Dao people is in doing this.
The few people who came out of the lake paused for a moment and rushed towards Xu Xingkong and the others, and the Xiang family and Qingyunguan automatically stepped aside, but they had no intention of leaving.
There were a total of five people who came, two of them Xu Xingkong had seen, one was from Qinghe Road, one was the president of the council, Songshan Zhenren, and the remaining three Xuandao people introduced them, one was an elder of Wuji Palace, one was a permanent member of the council, an elder from Qingyang Palace in Shuzhong, and one was a martial artist, who was the head of Huashan.
Everyone greeted each other, and after a few words of greeting, Matsuyama Matsuyama led the topic to business.
"Elder Xu, it is said that the things below should belong to you, however, because of the relationship between the dragon veins, we must act cautiously, this point has already been told to you yesterday, and thank you Elder Xu for your understanding and time for us to dispose of this thing. β
Xu Xingkong smiled and nodded:
"Matsuyama Daoist is polite, as a Huaxia person, he should naturally maintain the stability of the dragon vein, I don't know how you checked it? Can I take out that thing? But I'm sorry, I don't know much about the dragon vein, if you say something wrong, please forgive me." β
Matsuyama Daoren smiled slightly:
"In fact, Poor Dao's understanding of the dragon vein is also very limited, and the knowledge of the dragon vein is very important, so the scope of transmission is very small. β
As he spoke, the eyes of the Songshan Dao people swept towards the Qinghe Dao people, and the meaning in his eyes was quite complicated.
Xu Xingkong's interface said:
"In this case, the Qinghe River Chief must be able to give me an answer. β
Qinghe cleared his throat and nodded calmly:
"I'm sorry, after our investigation, that thing now happens to fall in the dragon vein, and the dragon vein has formed a delicate local balance, if forcibly taken out, it may cause this dragon vein to shrink, and in serious cases, it may even lead to the collapse of the dragon vein, whether it is the atrophy or disintegration of the dragon vein, it will have a serious impact on the surrounding environment for hundreds of kilometers. β
Xu Xingkong nodded with a teachable look:
"Oh, I don't know what the river chief means by having a serious impact on the environment?"
"I mean that it may destroy the surrounding living environment, not only in terms of biology, water and soil, but also in the mental health of intelligent beings, and eventually even the complete desertification of the surrounding area. β
Xu Xingkong pinched his chin and asked thoughtfully:
"This is a bit troublesome, so the Taoist chief means that this thing can't be taken out in the future?"
In fact, the question Xu Xingkong wanted to ask was not this, for this innate spirit treasure, Xu Xingkong's interest was not as strong as it seemed on the surface, he was more concerned about the information about the dragon vein.
From the simple answer of the Qinghe Dao people, there are many possibilities that can be extended to the information of the dragon vein, and it also brings more questions, but Xu Xingkong is very clear that this is not the appropriate place to discuss the information of the dragon vein, and the Qinghe Dao people must not answer their questions honestly.
Qinghe Daoren showed an expression of regret and shame and said:
"It can't be so absolute, maybe there will be changes in the future, after all, this situation is not controlled by man, no one knows if there will be any new situations in the future, I suggest that the necessary protection and monitoring be carried out here, first, to prevent someone from taking risks to steal the treasure, and secondly, you can also monitor the change of the situation at any time, if the conditions allow, Elder Xu can also take the treasure. β
Xu Xingkong suddenly heard this, it turned out that the purpose of the Qinghe Dao people was here, of course Xu Xingkong would not suspect that the words of the Qinghe Dao people were fooling him, there were other people who were present just now, and the Songshan Dao people and the other Wuji Palace elders were obviously from Xu Xingkong's side.
It's just that the words of the Songshan Daoist just now obviously conveyed a meaning to Xu Xingkong, that is, the Songshan Daoist also has a limited knowledge of the dragon vein, so he can't be sure whether the words of the Qinghe Daoist are all true, and there may be a lot of private work mixed in it.
"I understand what the Taoist said, after all, the wealth is moving, not to mention that it is still such an innate spiritual treasure, even if it is a long-standing sect, it will also be tempting, and as the news spreads, I am afraid that more people will come. β
Xu Xingkong said and glanced at the looming crowd on the mountain in the distance, and everyone also followed Xu Xingkong's gaze around, and then their hearts were a little heavy.
Qinghe Daoren also sighed and nodded:
"Yes, it is, but it is not at our will, and you must be careful about it. β
Since ancient times, people have died for money, birds have died for food, if the treasure is really left here according to the Qinghe Road people, I am afraid that there will definitely be no fewer people who take the risk of stealing treasures, and it is more likely to attract people with ill intentions, stealing treasures and trying to destroy the dragon veins at the bottom of the lake.
The plan of the Qinghe Dao people is like putting a plate of fragrant meat in a group of wolves, although the Qinghe Dao people suggest sending people to guard this place, but there is no excellent cultivation environment here, and there is no ability to continue to produce resources, to send strong manpower, but also to build certain defense facilities, this completely unreasonable input and output will really be willing to do?
Even if there are sects that are willing to give selflessly, it is not a matter of one or two days, and it is not so easy to say in the long run.
In short, what the Qinghe Dao people put forward is not a simple suggestion, but a huge burden with no time limit, and this burden still contains a big trouble that may explode at any time.
Those who guard this burden not only do not benefit, but may also bring all kinds of serious consequences to themselves because of their dereliction of duty.
Fortunately, this big trouble now has a master, and this master is unfortunately Xu Xingkong.
Originally, Xu Xingkong thought that the purpose of the Qinghe Dao people was to detain this innate spirit treasure, and then use this thing to bargain with him, the purpose was still the Heavenly Tribulation Sword, but now Xu Xingkong realized that he was really too naΓ―ve, how could an old fox like the Qinghe Dao people be so kind.
Now the simple statement of Qinghe Dao people has created a big problem for Xu Xingkong, and there are many hidden backhands in this matter, once Xu Xingkong does not deal with it properly, it is likely that this place will become an Achilles heel that Xu Xingkong will never be able to get rid of.
Xu Xingkong could think of the Xuan Dao people who could think of it, and he quickly exchanged a look with the Songshan Dao people, and then said:
"This is the territory of my Wuji Palace, naturally it should be presided over by my Wuji Palace, in addition, we don't know how to protect and monitor the dragon vein, so the Yixue Research Association should take some responsibility, of course, this matter started because of Elder Xu, Yushan Yuzhai should also bear some responsibility, but because of regional problems, Poor Dao thinks that Yushan Yuzhai only needs to bear some maintenance costs, and the specific ones are still down and talk about it carefully, now we still need to determine what to do next." β
Qinghe Daoren bowed his head slightly, and at the same time looked at Xu Xingkong meaningfully, Xu Xingkong could naturally feel the meaning in the eyes of Qinghe Daoren, but even if Qinghe Daoren didn't provoke him, Xu Xingkong was not a person who was unwilling to take responsibility.
"Master Xuan Dao, this matter is caused by me, and there is no reason to let your family bear the main responsibility. β
When the Xuan Daoist heard this, he immediately retorted:
"Otherwise, Poor Dao said, this is the territory of Wuji Palace, first, it is inconvenient for outsiders to establish a stronghold here, and secondly, Wuji Palace is not a sect that cannot be responsible, not to mention that Elder Xu cannot be left alone when such a thing happens, we should also be held responsible for not protecting Elder Xu, as for the Yixue Research Association, I am afraid that it also needs to be responsible, and it is an important responsibility. β
After that, the Xuan Dao people looked at the Qinghe Dao people with some unkind eyes, and there was no longer the gentleness and respect between the same door.
Songshan Daoist waited for the Xuandao people's voice to fall, and immediately picked up the Dao:
"What Xuan Daoist friends said is very true, and it is impossible for the Council to stay out of this matter. β
As soon as the two sang and harmonized, they immediately forced the Qinghe Dao people into a corner, but everyone underestimated the thickness of the Qinghe Dao people's skin, or the shamelessness of the Yi Xue Research Association.
Qinghe Daoren smiled unhurriedly and said:
"I basically agree with Songshan Daoyou's statement, based on morality and duty, the Yixue Research Association will definitely participate in this matter, but I must solemnly reiterate that what Xuanyi Daoist does does not represent what I think, and Xuanyi Daoist has already been expelled from the house, and there is no reason for me to bear the consequences of his behavior and consequences, I think I have expressed this very clearly. β
Xu Xingkong pulled the corners of his mouth, raised his hand to stop the Songshan Daoist and the Xuan Daoist from speaking first:
"Qinghe Dao Chief, is this the final attitude of your guild?"
"No, that's the instruction I've received so far, I don't know if there will be any changes in the future, if there are any further changes, I will inform you as soon as possible. β
Xu Xingkong had the urge to hit someone, but he still held back, and the few little girls behind him were also angry, only Lin Xiaofeng looked at Qinghe Daoren with an indifferent face, but Xu Xingkong, who was familiar with Lin Xiaofeng, knew that Lin Xiaofeng also had the urge to kill in his heart.
"Hehe... I have to say, Qinghe Dao Chief, you are really good at talking, you will... Hehe. β
Xu Xingkong's words basically represented the voices of several strong people present, even the people of Suyun Dao subconsciously twisted their faces, and seemed to be a little embarrassed, and the old man of the Xiang family looked at the Qinghe Dao people with disdain without concealing it at all.
Qinghe Daoren smiled indifferently and said:
"Elder Xu has won the award, this is my responsibility, as for the opinions of Elder Xu and the council, I have already fed back, as for the result, I don't know, and I can't influence it, I'm sorry. β
Xu Xingkong nodded, and suddenly smiled again:
"I understand, but I'm also sorry, I don't really believe in your judgment of Qinghe Dao Chief, maybe the situation is not as serious as you say? β
After speaking, Xu Xingkong glanced at the people who were a little stunned, and raised his eyebrows proudly at Lin Xiaofeng.