Chapter 6 Conversation
"Everyone, you are all members of the Xiao Clan. I am very grateful that you have stayed.
Without further ado, the Xiao Clan will now enter a state of high alert.
All Xiao Clan disciples who are outside must be recalled, and then we will gradually extract the bloodline of the Dou Di!"
"Anyone who resists will be killed without exception!"
"I know this method may be too cruel, but it is the only way for our Xiao clan at present. If the Xiao clan fights now, the outcome may be uncertain, but if we give up now, only annihilation awaits us! Do not forget that our Xiao clan is not the only ancient race. There are also the Soul Clan and seven other races that are eyeing us covetously. When our Xiao clan is strong on the outside but weak on the inside, they will definitely make their move. Therefore, at this time, we must not be soft-hearted and destroy the entire Xiao clan with momentary mercy!"
After saying that, Xiao Xuan looked at everyone in the room and said nothing more.
At this point, some people might ask why these tribesmen were treated so cruelly, with any who resisted being killed without exception, while the elders were treated so leniently, and even allowed to escape.
In fact, Xiao Xuan did not want this to happen either. As the patriarch of the Xiao clan, he had to consider the overall situation of the Xiao clan in everything he did. Those elders already had ulterior motives in their hearts. Keeping them alive would not only not bring any benefits to the Xiao clan, but would also bring some unknown dangers. However, killing them all would be too cruel.
They were all elders of the Xiao clan, and they had made many contributions to the development and growth of the Xiao clan. If they were all killed, it might chill the hearts of some elders and shake their loyalty to the Xiao clan.
We can't keep them, but we can't kill them all either. It's better to let them go gracefully. That way, it's the other party who will feel guilty.
Upon hearing Xiao Xuan's words, everyone suppressed any sympathy they might have felt. They were all shrewd individuals, and no one would choose to openly contradict Xiao Xuan at this moment. So they shouted in unison, "Rest assured, Clan Leader! For the sake of the Xiao Clan, we would die with honor!" After saying this, the elders departed one by one to begin this massive and incredibly crazy plan.
Soon, the elders all left, leaving only Xiao Xuan, who was sitting at the head of the table with his eyes closed in thought, and Xiao Feng below him. At this moment, Xiao Feng quickly stepped forward, bowed to Xiao Xuan, and said, "Xiao Feng greets the clan leader."
Before he could continue, Xiao Xuan interrupted him, waving his hand and saying, "I already said that if you want to leave, go that way. There's no need to say anything more." His tone was filled with disdain and sarcasm. Clearly, Xiao Xuan thought that Xiao Feng also wanted to leave, and that the reason he hadn't left with the others earlier was simply to save face. That was why he was behaving this way.
Although he didn't say anything, his attitude and tone spoke volumes; he was no longer as calm and composed as before. Yes, although he had been prepared, when things actually happened, and when he saw the elders leaving one by one, it would be a lie to say he wasn't angry and disappointed.
Betrayal, especially betrayal by trusted people or fellow clansmen, is the most hurtful!
"Clan leader, you misunderstand. Xiao Feng doesn't intend to leave this time. He just wants to have a talk with you about this matter." Hearing Xiao Feng's words, Xiao Xuan became interested and opened his eyes to see the incredibly young Xiao clan elder in front of him.
"What do you want to say? If it's just some advice, then forget it. My mind is made up!" Before Xiao Feng could even speak, he had already set the rules.
"No, that's not it," Xiao Feng replied. "I just wanted to ask the clan leader how confident we are about this matter." Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan was taken aback, quite surprised by the question. He then smiled wryly and said, "Breaking through to the Dou Di realm is something that has been unsuccessful for ten thousand years. If I were to ask how confident we are, would you believe me if I said there's only a 30% chance?"
"Thirty percent?"
Xiao Feng murmured. To be honest, he hadn't expected that Xiao Xuan would think the success rate of this matter was so low. But since the success rate was so low, he still decided to gamble on it, and even gambled on the name of the Xiao clan.
This showed his great courage.
He also understood his own thoughts. The Xiao clan was indeed in danger, just as he had said.
Rather than lingering on and being eventually destroyed, it was better to fight with all their might!
Seeing that Xiao Feng remained silent, Xiao Xuan assumed that he was shocked by his words and said again, "At this moment, you must be filled with shock and resentment, resenting that I dared to gamble with the fate of the entire clan when I only had a 30% chance of success."
"No, I am somewhat shocked, but I have no resentment.
Xiao Feng knows that everything the clan leader has done is for the sake of the Xiao clan, and he has no selfish motives whatsoever!"
"There is just one more thing I would like to ask the clan leader."
"Speak."
"May I ask, clan leader, since you know the chances of success are so slim, have you considered what will become of my Xiao clan if we fail? At that time, my Xiao clan will truly face annihilation!"
"That's for sure.
If we fail this time, the Xiao clan will definitely decline, but we must not perish!" Perhaps due to the immense pressure in his heart, or perhaps because Xiao Feng's behavior was too strange, Xiao Xuan did not hide anything from Xiao Feng this time, but told him all his plans.
"Just in case, and to preserve the bloodline of my Xiao clan, I plan to hand over a portion of the Xiao clan's resources to the Gu clan.
In addition, given my friendship with Gu Yuan, I believe that even if this matter fails, he will still lend a hand to preserve the last trace of my Xiao clan's bloodline."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng's expression changed, and he almost couldn't help but think, "If I weren't familiar with the plot, I probably would also think that Xiao Xuan's actions were correct.
What good are years of friendship when it comes to interests? If Xiao Xuan knew that after his death, Gu Yuan not only didn't help the Xiao Clan, but was the first to kick him while he was down and seize the benefits, he would probably be furious, and it's not impossible that he would even fight him to the death."
"It's a pity that none of these things have happened yet.
Although I know them well, I can't reveal a single word. Otherwise, how would I explain it?
Am I supposed to tell Xiao Xuan that I have all-knowing abilities and can predict things several years or even hundreds of years from now? Don't be ridiculous!"
Xiao Xuan, unaware of his inner thoughts, continued speaking to himself, "Furthermore, the Valley Master of Burning Flame Valley is a close friend of mine.
I will inform him of this matter in a few days, and he will surely lend a helping hand to the Xiao Clan in this time of crisis. In addition, many other forces and powerful individuals are on good terms with my Xiao Clan.
If my Xiao Clan is in dire straits, they will definitely lend a helping hand!"
End of this chapter...