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The reason we didn't react at all before was simply because we went along with their whims.
This was already very clear when they faced Lin Yu back then.
Otherwise, the King's Sword wouldn't have arrived so quickly.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 106 A Twist of Fate, or Was It Premeditated?
The hand holding the mask tightened slightly, and the once intact mask instantly turned into dust.
"From today onwards, there will be no more masked organizations."
Upon hearing Wang Quanba's words, everyone's expressions varied, but they all took out their masks and shattered them completely.
"Set off."
At Wang Quanba's command, several figures instantly transformed into streaks of light and sped off towards the southern kingdom.
In the blink of an eye, the once bustling mountaintop has become deserted.
. . . . . .
"Condolences."
"Condolences."
Xiao Tianhao stood in the bustling hall, listening to the repeated expressions of condolence, his expression slightly blank.
The rising smoke from the incense made the two coffins in the middle of the hall appear somewhat eerie.
Inspector Xiao Jia.
This is a family that many Dao Alliance families are unwilling to mention, or even want to have much contact with.
Today, quite a few people took the initiative to visit me.
The purpose, of course, was to commemorate the deceased Xiao Wancheng and Xiao Tianlin.
As the head of the family, even if other prominent families dislike Xiao Wancheng, they will still show him the proper etiquette.
However, it's unclear how many people are just using this opportunity to watch the spectacle.
"What are you still standing here for? Don't you know how to greet the guests?"
Just as Xiao Tianhao was still slightly dazed, a hoarse, deep voice rang out.
Xiao Tianhao turned his head and saw a somewhat fat and burly figure walking towards him.
"Second brother."
Xiao Tianhao responded softly.
Xiao Tianxiong looked at Xiao Tianhao expressionlessly, showing no sign of sadness.
However, Xiao Tianhao noticed that his second brother, who usually gave off an arrogant and domineering vibe, had become inexplicably quiet.
"Go, but don't let anyone see the true nature of the Xiao family."
After saying this, Xiao Tianxiong turned and left without waiting for Xiao Tianhao's reaction.
As Xiao Tianhao watched the other person's departing figure, he noticed that the hands hanging at his sides were clenched tightly.
As time went by, more and more guests came and went.
Xiao Tianhao stood in the hall, greeting one guest after another.
Before long, two figures entered, led by a servant.
These are two figures, one old and one young. The old man is sitting in a wheelchair with white hair, and he has a very distinctive personality, like a sea urchin, extending outwards.
He wore single-rimmed gold glasses, looking energetic and bright-eyed.
Xiao Tianhao immediately recognized him as the head of the Li family in Taoyuan.
Beside him was a beautiful woman.
Normally, Xiao Tianhao would have been overjoyed to see this figure, but on this day, he couldn't even manage a forced smile.
"Mr. Li, Miss Mu Chen."
After the two finished offering incense, Xiao Tianhao stepped forward to greet them.
The head of the Li family looked at Xiao Tianhao and nodded slightly, without saying much, only offering his condolences.
Li Muchen bit her lip lightly, looking at Xiao Tianhao's grief-stricken and dejected appearance, and seemed quite saddened.
But there was nothing to say at the moment, so he simply nodded slightly, said his condolences, and pushed his father toward the back.
Xiao Tianhao cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and stood like a sculpture.
After an unknown amount of time, another series of footsteps sounded.
In Xiao Tianhao's lowered gaze, a pair of boots strode toward him.
Looking up, I saw a group of burly men.
"Grandpa Mu, Brother Mu."
This time, the visitors were from the Mu family, and Mu Shenqi was among them.
After offering incense, Mu Shenqi looked at Xiao Tianhao and the two coffins in the hall, and inexplicably felt a sense of shared misfortune.
However, there wasn't much small talk; after a brief greeting, they headed towards the backyard.
The reception at the gate was nothing special; the real undercurrents were in the backyard.
Time passed slowly, and fewer and fewer people came.
Xiao Tianhao greeted and saw off guests, standing in the hall all day, yet he seemed like a tireless robot.
"Brother Hao."
A soft voice sounded.
Xiao Tianhao turned around, and Li Muchen appeared behind him without him noticing.
"Sister Chen."
Upon seeing the other person, Xiao Tianhao tried to force a smile, but this simple action proved exceptionally difficult.
"Haven't you gone back yet?"
Li Muchen looked at Xiao Tianhao with concern and gently shook his head, "I asked Father to go back first, but I'm a little worried about you seeing you like this."
Xiao Tianhao felt a warmth in his heart. "It's alright, I'm just a little having trouble accepting it right now."
"By the way, the Chi family and other powerful families are already behind us, seemingly discussing their previous plans. Brother Hao, do you want to go and take a look?"
"It's so late now, there probably won't be any customers."
After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Tianhao nodded.
We should always listen to what Chenmei says.
The two walked side by side to the backyard, and as soon as they arrived, Xiao Tianhao heard his second brother's roar.
"Stop joking around. Now that things have come to this, you're deciding to back out?"
"You think Lin Yu is enough to scare you out of your wits?"
"Brother Wan Cheng's body is still warm, so let's put the previous plan on hold for now. Apart from Brother Xiao, no one else has the ability to organize everyone."
"If we insist on going our own way, let alone whether we can find Lin Yu, even if we do, what are our chances of winning, and how many people will we lose?"
“Tianxiong, we understand your feelings, but without Brother Wancheng, our overall strength is greatly reduced, so it’s best to proceed with caution.”
Xiao Tianhao stood outside, listening silently.
He was very familiar with the sounds inside.
The Chi family and the Shi family.
The voices of those family heads were those of the families that had planned to take action against Tushan.
However, these aristocratic families are no longer as obedient as they were when their fathers were still alive; they have begun to express their own ideas.
Every single one of them was determined to end the matter, especially their attack on Lin Yu.
Xiao Wancheng's death served as a wake-up call for these people.
They were not facing some reckless demon race, but humans who were just as cunning, treacherous, and powerful as they were.
Xiao Wancheng, as the head of a powerful family, faced the same fate as the old patriarch of the Mu family, who also died.
Nobody wants the next spot to fall into their lap.
In comparison, the benefits of Tushan are simply not worth the risk, especially since the Celestial Academy no longer exists.
There is really no need to rebuild it.
Inside the room, Xiao Tianxiong looked at the familiar faces before him and listened to the harsh words in his ears, his eyes filled with anger and resentment.
But none of the people present paid any attention to it.
Those indifferent eyes even gave him the illusion that he was like a clown.