Chapter 42: Undercurrents

Now, it was already the second half of the night, and the entire town was shrouded in darkness, and only a few places were lit up with a few lights.

One of them is quite bright, but it is not on the main road, and it does not seem to be a place like a tea shop or restaurant.

However, it is located in the center of Zhenyuan City, and the transportation is very convenient, which is really a good place to take a quiet place.

This is the foothold of the Ji family, the first family of Zhenyuan County, in the city, the Ji Hall.

As the private property of the Ji family, it is not open to the public, but only used for business transactions and the residence of the Ji clan people living in the city.

At this time, the Ji Clan Hall, which was supposed to be pitch black, was brightly lit, as if it was daytime.

In the deepest lobby of the Ji Clan's Hall, four or five people sat in a group, and in the center, there was a young martial artist of fifteen or sixteen years old.

It was Ji Wuji, who lost in the selection competition, surrounded by Ji Wuji's two younger brothers, Ji Chong and Ji Xuan, and several people from the Ji Clan's Hall.

Ji Wuer had already woken up, but he still couldn't move, his face was full of anger, and he scolded: "Huo Xiu, you dare to use yin tricks to harm me." I'm going to cut you to pieces. Second uncle, third uncle, you must avenge me!"

In the crowd, a thin middle-aged man frowned and bit his lip.

"No, this is not easy to do right now. Although we are the first family in Zhenyuan County, the foundation of Zhenyuan Wufu is also very strong. Huo Xiu's kid stole the name of the first person in the lower court and the right to participate in the demon eradication conference, which was the focus of Zhenyuan Martial Mansion's cultivation. At this moment, it is easy to show the horse's feet. ”

"Then let that kid run around, Brother Ji Chong and I have also been humiliated by him!" a pock-faced young man immediately asked, he was Ji Xuan. And Ji Chong next to him was still wrapped in a bandage on his head, and the injury on his head was obviously not healed.

"You still have the face to say! If it weren't for the fact that you inexplicably formed a bond with Huo Xiu's kid, how could your second brother have ended up in this step!" A middle-aged man with a scarred face next to him changed his face and scolded sharply.

"Third uncle, don't be harsh on Xiao Xuanzi. We, the children of the Ji family, must not be bullied. Even if Xiao Xuanzi hadn't mentioned this matter to me, I would have taken the initiative to fight Huo Xiu's guy. Ji Wuer coughed a few times and said weakly.

"No. 2, your body hasn't recovered yet, so don't embarrass yourself. ”

The thin man comforted softly, and then his face turned straight and said viciously: "Although we can't do anything with Huo Xiu's kid for the time being, with his current limelight, he is destined to attack the Shangmen Nanshan Sect." Then, he must serve on the front line of the 100,000 mountains. When the time comes, we will inform the only one in advance and let him entertain this kid well. ”

When Ji Wuji heard this, a little joy suddenly appeared on his face.

Ji Duyi is Ji Wuer's elder brother, 16 years old this year, a martial artist who penetrates the realm, and is being led by the Upper Court of the Zhenyuan Martial Mansion to serve on the front line of the 100,000 Great Mountains, in order to meet the entry requirements of the Nanshan Sect.

If Huo Xiu also wanted to enter the Nanshan Sect, he would have to serve in the stronghold set up by the Upper Court of the Zhenyuan Martial Mansion in the 100,000 Great Mountains, and only after a year would he be able to meet the entry standards of the Nanshan Sect.

During this year, Ji Duyi and Huo Xiu will always meet, and it will be much more convenient to get in the way.

Unless Huo Xiu is unable to advance to the Breakthrough Realm for a long time, this is also what Ji Wuji is happy to see.

Seeing that Ji Wuer's complexion had improved a little, the thin man was relieved: "Okay, this matter will be put aside for the time being, and then the next question will be discussed." Steward Zhao, you take the most elite guards in the hall and guard the outside of the hall, and no one is allowed to approach. ”

"Yes!

A stout middle-aged man immediately took the order and turned away.

The thin man glanced at him again, and motioned to Ji Chong and Ji Xuan to lock the doors and windows of the lobby and close the thick curtains.

The current lobby of the Ji Clan Hall has become a secret room.

It wasn't until he finished all this that the thin man nodded at Ji Chong and said, "Chong'er, tell everyone what you heard at the Demon Eradication Conference Trials." ”

"Yes. ”

Ji Chong responded, and then said in a low voice: "Second uncle, third uncle, and second brother." Although I didn't participate in the Demon Eradication Contest Audition, I did go to the scene to observe the competition. It just so happened that I was not far from Huo Dong, the little young master of the Huo family, and I vaguely heard some amazing news at the end of the game. ”

"Chong'er, don't sell Guanzi, hurry up and tell everyone what the situation is. The scar-faced man slapped his thigh and said eagerly.

Ji Chong paused and whispered, "I saw Huo Dong's little servant whispering a few words in his ear, and then I heard Huo Dong say something like he was going to enter the Nanshan Sect. ”

Ji Wuer sneered and said disdainfully: "Just him, a second ancestor, also wants to enter the Nanshan Sect? Except for the only brother who has some hope, even I am not sure that I can enter the Nanshan Sect." Huo Dong still wants to enter the Nanshan Sect, wait for him to catch up with my realm first. ”

The thin man waved his hand and motioned for Ji Chong to continue.

Ji Chong nodded, and then said: "Brother Wu's second brother is right, I also thought that Huo Dong's guy was crazy at the time. But then, I found that Huo Dong ran to Huo Xiu to show off, but Huo Xiu looked calm, and he must have known some inside information. However, he has now been expelled from the Huo family, and this opportunity has also belonged to Huo Dong. ”

"How is that possible?!" exclaimed Ji Wuji.

If Huo Xiu had the opportunity to enter the Nanshan Sect, as a defeated general, Ji Wuer was still a little convinced. But if it was Huo Dong's words, he couldn't accept it at all.

Huo Dong is just a martial artist in the middle stage of the Qi Control Realm, and he neglects to cultivate on weekdays, so he doesn't look like he can enter the magic eye of the Nanshan Sect.

And Ji Wuji, as a martial artist who controls the Great Perfection of the Qi Realm, has never dared to relax himself, just to seek that glimmer of opportunity.

But now, Huo Dong was able to go straight to the Nanshan Sect, but Ji Wuji still had little hope, how could he bear it.

However, Ji Wuji's second uncle was calm and not too surprised.

Ji Wuer couldn't help but be curious: "Second uncle, what's wrong with you, why don't you talk about Ji Chong." The Nanshan Sect is not just saying that it can enter, this is some kind of shocking news, but it is just crazy talk. ”

"No!"

The thin man shook his head and said, "As far as I know, those top families in the Southern Regions or the descendants of the powerhouses of the Three Days Realm have the opportunity to directly participate in the entry trials of the Nanshan Sect without having to go through service and various selection competitions. ”

"If the Huo family is really so powerful, they won't be pressed to the ground by our Ji family. The scar-faced man snorted coldly and said with a smile.

The thin man raised his head and said with a serious face: "I can't say for sure, maybe the Huo family was brilliant before, but now it is declining, but that opportunity to enter has always been retained." ”

"Then we can just coerce the Huo family to hand over this quota. The scar-faced man said grimly.

"The third brother is right, if this quota cannot be used alone, then it will be given to the only one. In short, in the next few years, someone from our Ji family must enter the Nanshan Sect. In this way, the position of the first family in Zhenyuan County has become more and more stable. The thin man said with a sneer.

Then, after a little contemplation, he continued: "This matter cannot be rushed, it must be kept strictly confidential. Now, we have to confirm the truth of this news. Ji Chong, Ji Xuan, as students of the Martial Mansion, you have to find a way to get close to Huo Dong and find out the news, especially his little guy, to pry open the other party's mouth. After this is done, there are many rewards. Now, all of you, step back and rest. ”

Ji Chong and Ji Xuan immediately took the order and turned around and left with Ji Wuji.

At this time, the thin man also began to mumble to himself.

"Huo family, sooner or later, we will squeeze out the last bit of your value!"

As he spoke, the thin man raised his head to the sky and roared, so loud that all the doors and windows flew out.

At this moment, Huo Dong and his little servant were holding a banquet in a luxurious restaurant in Zhenyuan City, unaware that danger was coming.