After the knock on the door, a man who was somewhat similar to Tang Jiao entered uninvited. is a little older, and her eyes are not as smart and round as Tang Jiao.

Tang Qin rubbed his hands and saluted respectfully: "Divine Master Liu is also here, the little one is abrupt." ”

Praise my sister: "Yo! Eyes are getting bigger and bigger." ”

glanced at Gao Huihui again and said with a smile: "The little eyes are becoming more and more cohesive." ”

A pair of big-eyed sisters, those who were praised did not give a good face, and those who were sarcastic did not give a good face.

Tang Qin didn't care at all, and asked himself: "There are guests at home, why don't you introduce them." ”

After all, he is the eldest brother, and the etiquette that should be there must be is no less. Tang Jiao got up and shouted, "Big brother, why are you here." ”

Then introduced: "These two are friends of the second brother, Xing Gongzi and Pu Gongzi. ”

Xing Zhen and Pu Gongling also got up and hugged their fists: "I've seen Tang Gongzi." ”

Tang Qin: "Oh, it turned out to be a friend of the second brother." I must be treated well, and the third sister will treat me tomorrow with my hospitality. ”

"Okay, tomorrow the punishment of Shaoxia and Pu Shaoxia will be mine. led the two of them to walk around the South Shore City and had a good time. ”

Tang Jiao was not angry: "Isn't it just to go to the merry and happy life? ”

Tang Qin said indifferently: "What do girls know, don't get involved in men's affairs." ”

Turning his head, he gave Liutang Bridge a "You know how to look." ”

The old Taoist coughed dryly: "If time does not allow it tomorrow, I will not accompany the old Tao." ”

Tang Qin turned to look at the walker and Pu Gongling, and said: "The two young heroes must appreciate their faces, but they are not allowed to refuse." ”

Tang Jiao on the side was not angry: "Hmph, I know that it will definitely be a good thing for you to come, delay the criminal son to help me forge a sword." ”

Xing Zhen and Pu Gongling finally understood why the big and small eye sisters didn't want to see the Tang family's brothers, and their feelings were selfish.

Neither of them had been to the Fengyue occasion, and they didn't have much yearning, so they got up and shirked it.

Tang Qin didn't care about it, and made up his mind, not to fulfill the friendship of the landlord. I could see that my sister was unhappy, so I left after a few words of greeting.

Tang Qin, who left the house, saw a man in a purple and gold robe in the courtyard. Take two quick steps and salute: "Father still hasn't slept so late?"

Tang Mingyao, the head of the Tang family, looked at the sky and sighed: "It's an eventful season, and I can't sleep peacefully. What about you, have you been to see Jin'er's friends?"

Tang Qin was respectful: "Back to my father, I've seen it." ”

Tang Mingyao nodded: "Leave these little things to Jiao'er to deal with, you put more thought into the Tang family." ”

The two walked side by side, away from the room where Xing Zhen and the others were eating.

Tang Qin thought about it and asked, "Did the Jin family do anything to the blacksmith shop?"

Tang Mingyao didn't hide it: "There are signs, what do you think." ”

"My thoughts are a bit extreme, and I am afraid that my father will be angry when I say it. "Tang Qin came to get away with it.

Tang Mingyao said casually: "It's just you and me, father and son, if you have something to say, it's okay to say it." ”

Tang Qin took a long breath and made up his mind: "On the surface, it seems that the Tang family can compete with the Jin family, but in fact, my father knows what it is. ”

"The Jin family has a demigod artifact, and it is rumored that there is a divine pill realm god cultivator to worship. The second brother Tang Jin is still good to say, the peak sword cultivation of the Middle Five Realms has the strength to fight. The remaining artifacts are a big deal to fight for a few lives of the Tang family. ”

"In the case of a dead fish and a broken net, the Jin family will definitely not do it. Now it's different, the second brother can't be dissolved near the fire if he is not far away. The demigod weapon and the Shendan Realm cultivator came out together, and my Tang family had no power to fight back. ”

"The small family and small forces are jealous, and they can't stop the second brother's revenge and dare not make a difference. The Jin family is different, there are demigods and divine pills to worship, and they are not afraid of the second brother and one sword. "

Tang Qin seems to be nostalgic for the wind and snow, but he is clear about the form of Nanbin City. It can be said that it is in one sentence, and it is the current situation of the Tang family.

Tang Mingyao couldn't see the change in his expression, and continued to ask, "What do you think?"

Tang Qin asked rhetorically, "Doesn't my father already have an idea?"

The two said as they walked that they were already close to the Tang family ancestral hall. Stopping outside the ancestral hall, Tang Mingyao was interested: "Let's hear it." ”

Tang Qin took a deep look at the Tang family ancestral hall and said heavily: "Father has never told the third sister about the need for fire attribute materials for the artifact. Isn't it just that he is afraid of really angering the Jin family and incurring unbearable revenge from the Tang family. ”

Tang Qin sighed heavily: "Pity the third sister, she has been kept in the dark." ”

Tang Mingyao couldn't bear it, as if he had aged more than ten years in an instant. Resignation was gloomy: "Tell me what you think." ”

Tang Qin was a little unbearable, but he finally had to face reality. spit out the eight words that pressed on his heart, but instead of relaxing, he became heavier and heavier.

"It is better to make peace than to fight, and it is better to retreat than to advance. ”

had already guessed the answer, but Tang Mingyao still felt like he was pierced through the heart by a sharp blade. glanced at the ancestral hall, full of guilt and muttered to himself: "Mingyao is sorry for the Tang family." ”

"Do you have a grudge against your second brother?" Tang Mingyao asked a digression coldly.

Tang Qin didn't think twice: "Don't be resentful, only when the second brother is really strong, can the Tang family get rid of the shadow of the Jin family." If the second brother stays in Nanbin City, he will only be dragged down by the family business, and his cultivation will never be able to reach the top of the mountain, and the Tang family will never be able to compete with the Jin family head-on. ”

Tang Mingyao repeatedly confirmed: "Are you really not resentful? Your roots are no worse than Jin'er." It's just that you, the eldest brother, willingly choose to stay at home. Leave the opportunity to go out to Jin'er. ”

Tang Qin pretended to be sassy: "It's fake to have no resentment at all, but the second brother's roots are indeed stronger than mine, and he is more suitable for wandering outside." ”

Tang Mingyao was relieved and slowly walked towards the ancestral hall, his back slightly old. Weak: "Come with me." ”

Knocking lightly on the wooden door, an old man in linen opened the door inside. said flatly: "The head of the family is here." ”

The old man is late in the twilight, and he will worry about falling whenever he walks. Since Tang Qin can remember, he has known that there is such a person to take care of the ancestral hall.

It is also since he can remember that this old man has been in such a bad age. Twenty years later, it's still the same.

When I was a child, I used to pity the old man and secretly brought some food to him. Of course, the same is true for all three siblings. When I grew up and was busy, I also kept it in my heart and told my subordinates to take care of the elderly.

The old man loves to wear linen clothes, and everyone calls him Ma Lao. It's always been so bland to the head of the house, and over time, I feel like I'm used to it, and I haven't thought much about it.

Tang Mingyao was polite to Ma Lao: "Late at night to disturb rest, don't be surprised by Ma Lao." ”

In the past, when Tang Qin and Tang Mingyao came to the ancestral hall, they were many people together, and they also came here during the day. I have never seen my father have such an attitude towards Ma Lao, and when I saw this today, I was immediately suspicious.

Ma Lao cherished the words like gold: "No, please come in." ”

Entering the ancestral hall, Ma Lao said, "Wait a minute. ”

Then pick up the broom and simply sweep the floor. He bowed his head and said, "Please." ”

The old man who sweeps the floor in the ancestral hall, cleaning the floor is his job. Today's Tang Qin always felt that something was wrong in his eyes.

Tang Mingyao pointed to a futon and ordered, "Qin'er, kneel down." ”

Tang Qin squirmed, very reluctant, and asked softly: "Father, what do you mean by this, shouldn't the head of the Tang family be left to the second brother?"

Tang Mingyao said the same thing as the head of the Jin family: "Tang Jin is suitable for expanding the territory, you are suitable for guarding the family and protecting the industry, and you are more suitable for being the head of the Tang family." ”

Tang Qin still refused, and insisted on saying: "Father, you are still in the prime of life, you can take care of the family for a few more years, why are you in a hurry to give me the position of the head of the family?"

Tang Mingyao's words were shocking: "I'm afraid that now the Jin family has passed the position of head of the family to Jin Yang." ”

"The Jin family has been slow to make a move, it's not that they are worried about killing a thousand enemies and losing eight hundred. But there are many considerations, and the Lan family in Longteng Prefecture is one of them. ”

Tang Qin knew that the Lan family was strong enough, and he also knew that Jin Yang was only nominally married. But I don't understand why the Lan family and the Tang family are involved.

Tang Mingyao didn't want to explain more, and took out the majesty of the head of the family. Drink order: "In the name of the ancestors of the Tang family, I order you as the head of the Tang family to kneel down immediately, otherwise the family law will deal with it." ”

Seeing that his father was serious, although Tang Qin was unwilling, he still didn't dare to refute. Reluctantly, he was unwilling to kneel on the futon, and in the face of the ancestral ancestral ranking, he wanted to kowtow.

Tang Mingyao suddenly interrupted: "Kneel down first." ”

Tang Qin was shocked, and the ancestral ancestral hall knelt down to worship people with foreign surnames. In every way, it is unreasonable.

Tang Mingyao said to solve his doubts: "The Jin family doesn't dare to do anything to the Tang family, the Lan family is one of the reasons, and Ma Lao is half of the reason." ”

After finishing speaking, Tang Qin understood why his father was very respectful to the old man. Immediately turned around, bang bang bang is the third ring.

"Old-timers?"

Tang Mingyao unexpectedly made a gesture to the old horse: "In the future, Qin'er will be taken care of by the old-timers." ”

Then explained: "Ma Lao is an old man who has experienced the three generations of the Tang family, and counting you, is the fourth head of the family." If you don't understand anything or encounter difficulties in the future, you can ask Ma Lao for advice. ”

The conversation changed: "However, Ma Lao is already old, and there is no important matter to disturb Ma Lao." ”

The old man in Mai sighed: "Have you thought about it?" As always, he cherished words like gold, and he didn't even want to bring more titles.

Tang Mingyao didn't mind at all, and answered all questions: "Yes, I will have to trouble my predecessors more in the future." ”

"Good. Ma Lao only replied with one word, and then stopped talking. I can't see whether I agree or oppose Tang Mingyao's decision, Gujing Wubo, more like staying out of the matter.

Burning incense and worshiping, a set of processes that should be passed by the side. Tang Mingyao handed over a wrench symbolizing the identity of the head of the family to his eldest son Tang Qin, and the handover of the head of the family was completed in the ancestral hall without outsiders knowing.

Before leaving, Tang Qin did not forget to turn around and say goodbye to Ma Laozuo.

Perhaps it was politeness that moved the old man who swept the floor, and a smile appeared on Gujing Wubo's face for the first time.

Tang Mingyao said earnestly: "Think about everything, don't go too far with some things." After all, you still have to meet Jin'er in the future, and the two of you can only really rise when the two of you are together. ”

"If the matter in front of you is too stiff. Although you can get through the current crisis, it will leave a curse for the future. The enemy outside is not terrible, it is a big deal to be defeated, and it can be made again in the future. Or at most they lost their lives, and the Tang family is there. ”

"If there is a conflict within the family, it is the most terrible. When people's hearts are scattered, so is their homes. Even if you can defeat the Jin family, a family without cohesion. Sooner or later, it will also decline, submerged by the long river of history. ”

"Your sister Tang Jiao is dedicated to cultivating, and you, as an elder brother, should take care of it more. You and Jin'er have both chosen to take responsibility for the family, and you must always set aside one to make her happy and do what she wants. ”

Tang Qin humbly accepted: "The child has been taught." ”

Seeing that he was far away from the ancestral hall, he finally asked the doubts in his heart: "Ma Lao, who is?"

Tang Mingyao didn't hide it: "I used to be a powerhouse in the Divine Pill Realm, so strong that I was so strong that I was able to fight the gold family with my bare hands. It was also in that battle that Ma Lao was injured and his health deteriorated. ”

"The cultivation realm has been falling, and now it can barely be maintained between the Divine Journey Realm and the Divine Pill Realm. The camel that suffers is bigger than the horse, even if the realm falls, regardless of life and death, you can still knock out the front teeth of the Jin family. ”

"Ma Lao is the real deterrent of the Tang family, and it is even more deterrent than your second brother Tang Jin. There is one more person you have to pay more attention to, Liu Shun from the blacksmith shop. If he can be pulled into the camp of the Tang family, maybe there will be capital to fight with the Jin family head-on. ”

Tang Qin disagreed: "I don't think so, starting a war is the next step." ”

Tang Mingyao sighed heavily, "Now that you are the head of the family, you have the final say in everything." ”