"Brother..."

Xiao Lan murmured unconsciously, then closed her mouth tightly after realizing it, not knowing what to say.

This was the first time he knew about his brother's great wish, and it was also the first time he felt Xiao Jiu's concern for all the people in the world.

What is this heart-warming feeling?

Xiao Lan felt unfamiliar and nervous, and couldn't help but feel trembled by it, and even felt in a trance with wet eyes.

Wu Ke also froze on the spot, lost in thought for a while, and then finally said, "So, my lord wants to be the king?"

It sounded both like a question and a statement, and there was an incredible calmness in the voice. It was a strangely calm state under extreme shock.

"Yes. I, Xiao Jiu, want to be the king of this world!"

He wants to overturn this broken chess game and become the real person in power.

"Perhaps from ancient times to the present, there have been countless people who have claimed the title of king for the sake of power, desire, and all the people. What I, Xiao Jiu, said today is not new, and I cannot guarantee that it is my own wishful thinking or self-movement. But..."

"Even if I die, I will not change my ambition. No matter how many difficulties and dangers the world has to stand in my way, I will go for it!"

His voice was deep, almost every word was loud and clear.

In the confined space, it was as quiet as death.

Anyone can hear the determination in Xiao Jiu's words. He has made up his mind and will never change his mind. Now it depends on the other two people's choices.

Should you follow or leave?

Sooner or later they have to make a choice, so why should Xiao Jiu hide it anymore.

After a long time, probably a quarter of an hour passed, Wu Ke suddenly stood up from his seat. With a serious face, he knelt down in front of Xiao Jiu, "My lord has great ambitions. I am willing to follow you and do my best to help my lord achieve his goals."

Xiao Lan turned her head in shock, but Xiao Jiu was overjoyed. She walked around from behind the desk to Wu Ke and helped him up.

"Mr. Wu, please get up."

In fact, he was a little surprised that Wu Ke could make a choice so quickly. He thought that even if Wu Ke decided to stay, he would at least consider it for a while, but that was not the case.

Then, he looked at Xiao Lan, the eldest brother who always took care of his family. His biggest wish was that his younger brothers and sisters were well and well fed and clothed.

Wu Ke may have chosen to invest in Xiao Jiu for profit and the future development of his family, but Xiao Lan is the one who really has trouble making a decision.

"Brother, have you really decided?"

Xiao Lan frowned, struggling clearly to the naked eye.

Seeing that the two brothers had something to talk about next, Wu Ke wisely chose to withdraw, and Xiao Jiu agreed.

Afterwards, when only two people were left in the small room, Xiao Jiu said to Xiao Lan, "Brother, there is no need to be embarrassed. I have predicted this to you. I just hope that you know my ambition, and I also know what brother wants in his heart."

What is it."

"I won't change my will, but I definitely don't want my brother to follow me on this road. If my brother is willing, he can take Ying'er to find a safe place to live in seclusion to avoid disaster, and don't let others know about the relationship between the three of us.

, there is nothing to worry about. If one day, my brother can realize his ambition, then I will come back to look for my two brothers."

"What did you say!"

Just as Xiao Jiu finished speaking, Xiao Lan immediately retorted, frowning and feeling a little bad, "Ying'er and I are greedy for life and afraid of death. The three of us brothers and sisters have known each other since we were young, and we have grown up over the years.

Together, we have never been separated. If we are divided into two halves, can we still be called a family?"

He understood what Xiao Jiu meant.

The road that the other party wanted to take was too dangerous, and there were many plots and intrigues in it, which might implicate them. That's why Xiao Jiucai saw through that he didn't have much intention to pursue fame and fortune, and instead of forcing him, he found a way for them.

retreat.

In this way, even if he does something bad in the future, they will not be implicated.

"Xiaojiu, when did you have this idea?"

Xiao Lan's mood at the moment was extremely complicated, and she looked at Xiao Jiu with tangled eyes.

Xiao Jiu sat behind the case, leaning against the back of the chair, relaxing his body, and said leisurely, "A long time ago. Probably from...the day when I left these two scars on my arms."

His gaze fell on his arm for a while, where there were traces of the persecution he had been forced to leave on himself.

Xiao Jiu has never cared about it for so many years. Even today, the injury there has healed but two scars have been left forever.

Following his gaze, Xiao Lan slowly recalled what happened that day and sighed quietly.

"Do you still remember..."

Xiao Jiu stretched out his arms lazily, holding his forehead with one hand, and sat leisurely. He was not as solemn and dignified as before when Wu Ke was around. He didn't need to pretend to be anything when facing Xiao Lan.

He said in a calm voice, "How can we forget? At that time, we were almost harmed by others..."

"What's wrong with us? The only fault is that we are too weak and do not have the strength to compete with them."

Being insulted, treated as prey and shot, trying my best to get the right to live from others, why do I not deserve to live? Why do I have to die if he wants me to die?

That was the most powerless and unwilling time in Xiao Jiu's life, and no one could help him. Fortunately, he met Mr. Qingxi by chance in the end, and this gave the three of him a chance to survive until now.

Recalling the past experiences, Xiao Lan was also frightened and sighed, "That's why you want to become stronger and have power and strength that surpasses everyone."

Xiao Jiu did not deny it, "No one wants to die. I want to become a king, not only for the people of the world, but also for myself."

He is really honest, Xiao Lan thought.

Probably not many people can admit it so frankly.

"Xiaojiu, you have both talent and character. If you want to be the king..."

"Then do it." After pondering for a long time, Xiao Lan finally said this. After that, he added, "Ying'er and I will advance and retreat together with you, and we will never stay out of it."

Hearing this answer, Xiao Jiu smiled and didn't know what to say for a moment. His third brother was indeed his third brother, and he hadn't changed since he was a child.

The reason he didn't leave was that Xiao Jiu was also his younger brother, and his younger brother was still here, so he couldn't leave him and take Xiao Ying away.

"Okay, third brother will always be my third brother." Xiao Jiu said.

Not long after, Wu Ke came in and saw the appearance of the two brothers, and he had an idea.

He guessed that Xiao Lan planned to stay and help Xiao Jiu, which was somewhat surprising. He suppressed the doubts in his heart and gradually returned to the topic.

The three of them studied the map of Qi, carefully analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each land boundary, and weighing the pros and cons.

Finally, after eliminating many places, Xiao Jiu set her sights on a place that she had been considering for a long time.

Shangyuan County, Cangzhou.

When they first heard this name, Wu Ke and Xiao Lan were shocked.

"Cangzhou?! You must not do it, my lord!"

Wu Ke immediately objected.

"Cangzhou is the border of Qi State. Not to mention the desolate terrain, the population is small, the food is scarce, and the climate is harsh. Half of the land is occupied by the Southern Barbarians. The remaining counties are often attacked by barbarians in autumn winds and have wars all year round. It is not a place at all.

It’s a place for soldiers to rest and recuperate.”

This is true, but everything has two sides. Xiao Jiu thought for a while and said, "What you said is right, but you may not have discovered the benefits of Cangzhou."
Chapter completed!