Early the next morning, Zheng Zheng carried Xiling Chengye, followed behind Xiling Xiang, and soon landed in Xiling Mansion.

The people of Xiling Mansion finally breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the Lord of the Nine Counties, who had disappeared for a day, finally returned. Yesterday, the conference room suddenly collapsed, and Xilingshang disappeared, which really scared many people.

Although the descendants of the clan are still fighting openly and secretly for the sake of interests, in fact, everyone knows very well that Xiling is the pillar of the clan, once something happens to her, I am afraid that the Xiling family's stable life in the Huayun Empire will soon come to an end, and it will be a bleak situation.

At this time, Xiling Shang had already regained his status as the lord of the Nine Counties, who was high, noble, and elegant, and said with a faint majesty in his voice: "Immediately convene a meeting of the elders of the clan." ”

"Yes. "The clansman is a clever man, and he thinks that something big must have happened.

Xiling Mansion moved quickly, and in less than half an hour, eight elders came one after another. After entering the secret room, he found that Xilingshang was already waiting here, and there was a young man standing beside him who looked ordinary, but had an extraordinary momentum.

And under the hall, there is still a person lying in a bundle. Although he looked a little familiar, no one recognized this person for a while.

Xilingshang did not sit on the throne that symbolized the position of the patriarch, but chose to take the throne on the left side. The Xiling family has a family rule, the position of the patriarch, the male is not passed on to the female, and the inside is not passed on to the outside. So no matter how high her cultivation is, she still can't become the patriarch.

This is an ancestral precept that cannot be changed.

But there is a workaround for everything, although Xilingshang is not the patriarch, but her identity, coupled with the strong Jin Dan cultivation, allows her to exercise the rights of the patriarch.

After exchanging a few words with a few elders, Xilingshang went straight to the point and said, "Today, I am here to discuss with you a few things. ”

"Hehe, if there is something wrong with the county lord, he will tell him to say yes, what kind of hard work or not. "The one who spoke was an old man with strong spirits, his eyes were deep, he was obviously full of wisdom, and his cultivation was also the highest among this group of elders: the level of foundation building the Great Perfection.

Xiling Sheng stood up, came to Xiling Chengye, and then said coldly: "The first thing is that this guy Xiling Chengye actually colluded with Mu Long, a traitor of the Xiling clan, and dared to murder me. ”

Mulon?

The people sitting here were all old men, how unfamiliar with this name were? I couldn't help but exclaim, "Mu Long, wasn't he expelled from Xiling City?"

Xilingshang explained what had happened in an orderly manner, and then said: "I will banish him to the Haitan Mountain Range, temper him for a few years, and wait until he completely repents and reforms, and then restores his free body." ”

Several elders naturally agreed.

In Xiling Mansion, almost all of these old people like them grew up watching Xiling Dress, and they don't want to see her have an accident with both public and private. Since Xiling Chengye dares to do something, it must pay a sufficient price.

"The second thing, the Danshu Iron Scroll has fallen into the hands of this county lord, and I am willing to contribute it, you can start preparing for the new patriarch immediately. Although Xilingshang's voice was not loud, it was like thunder on the ground, instantly making the entire secret room boil.

"What, the Danshu Iron Scroll has been found?" several elders almost said in unison, each with a more or less happy look on their faces.

Xilingshang nodded, and then spread out her white hand.

A black scroll slowly emerged from the void, with the four big characters "Danshu Iron Scroll" written on it, and on the first page of the encapsulation, there was a five-clawed golden dragon with teeth and claws.

She then said sternly: "One last thing, I will leave Xiling City tomorrow and go to Dayang Mountain. In the days when I leave, you must restrain your disciples well, manage them in place, and don't let those fools cause trouble outside. In extraordinary times, it is important to keep a low profile and pay attention to safety. ”

Everyone couldn't help but look at each other, their faces full of surprise.

Some elders were a little anxious and said: "County Lord, you have finally escaped from the control of the fifth prince, and now the description of the imperial capital is not clear, we rashly stand in line, I am afraid it is extremely risky." Do you think you should think about it again?"

The two elders replied, "Yes." ”

Xi Lingshang said in an indisputable tone: "I have made up my mind about this matter, and I don't need to think about it anymore." This is just my personal behavior, and it has nothing to do with the Xiling family. So before I go, you must choose a new patriarch. ”

The elders fell silent.

Xiling Sheng took a deep breath and said, "In the future, the Xiling clan will entrust you." After saying this, she stood up and bowed to the elders seriously.

"The county lord doesn't have to be like this, since you have made up your mind, we won't say anything, we just hope that you can return safely as soon as possible. An elder said solemnly.

Xiling Xiang bowed slightly.

Then he glanced at Zheng Zheng, and the two walked out of the secret room like this.

In less than two minutes, two figures stood in front of Zheng Zheng and Xilingsheng. Zheng Zheng had the impression that these two people were monks from Dayang.

One of the tall and thin people smiled before speaking, and said in a refreshing voice: "First of all, I want to congratulate the county lord on his safe escape, which is really gratifying." It's just that three days have arrived, I wonder if the county lord can give a clear answer?"

Xiling Shang Jinlian stopped, obviously feeling that the attitude of the two had softened a lot compared to the previous few days. On her mature and noble jade face, she deliberately showed a tangled expression, showing great embarrassment: "Uncle Zhang, Uncle Li, the situation of the Xiling family, you also know a rough idea at present, if you choose to leave at this time, I am afraid it will be a puff of relief." ”

The monk surnamed Zhang first glanced at Zheng Zheng with some vigilance, and concluded that it was this young man who saved Xilingshang. I couldn't help but feel a little jealous in my heart, and naturally, I said with a pleasant expression on my face: "Lord of the Nine Counties, you are too worried." Now that the form is very good, the fifth prince can dominate the business, as long as you help him ascend to the emperor's throne, do you still care about the future of the Xiling family?"

Xiling Shang made a contemplative expression.

Uncle Zhang struck while the iron was hot and said: "If you don't worry, after you arrive at Dayang Mountain, the two of us can accompany you to meet the prince together." ”

Xilingshang seemed to be moved, and said with a serious face: "Two uncles, I really don't understand, now that His Majesty the prince has a lot of people in his hands, why do you have to pull me to Dayang Mountain?"

The two glanced at each other, and Uncle Zhang said with a smile: "I don't know the specific reason. But one thing is certain, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not very relieved about the group of monks from Zhenwei Kingdom, and he needs someone who has believed in it to help come up with ideas to control the scene, so naturally, you are the best choice for the Lord of the Nine Counties. ”

Xilingshang was noncommittal, but when it came to this, she was getting off the donkey down the slope and said: "Okay, I, Xilingshang, will sell this life to His Royal Highness the Prince, and gamble on the entire Xiling family by the way." ”

The two expressions suddenly said with some surprise: "The Nine County Lord is wise, then we will set off early tomorrow morning." ”

At this time, Zheng Zheng suddenly interjected: "County Lord, since this is the case, I will leave first, if necessary, please feel free to contact my brothers and sisters." Although the strength of my sect is not obvious, I can still pull out four or five Jindan masters to help at the critical moment. ”

Xilingshang didn't expect Zheng Zheng to come to such a show, and couldn't help but be a little stunned.

The latter smiled and blinked, casually played a trick, and suddenly disappeared without a trace.