This is the private residence of the Xia family, the four major families in Imperial Capital. It is a Jiangnan garden-style building and covers an area of 100 acres.
At this time, more than thirty people gathered in an ancient octagonal building. Almost all of them were senior members of the Xia family, highly respected and well-connected clan elders, and powerful Mesozoic people.
Some of these are high-ranking officials and dignitaries, some are giants in the business world, and some are strong martial arts masters.
If you know anyone from the Xia family in Imperial Capital, you will definitely be in awe when you see the three white-haired old men sitting at the head of the table.
These three people are the eldest son, the second eldest son, and the third eldest son of the Xia family. They are all over a hundred years old, but each of them is as powerful as a dragon and a tiger.
These are the three important figures of the Xia family, and they still hold great power in the family and play a decisive role.
The three elders sat at the Eight Immortals table, and other core members of the clan stood in front.
At this time, the air in the Octagon was so tense that it was almost solid.
At this time, a middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes with an elegant temperament stood up and said respectfully to the old man in a white Tang suit in the middle: "Dad, Dalong and Mr. Fang died in Phoenix Mountain."
"The person who killed him was Master Qin. He didn't die in Yingzhou. He came back."
"You should hurry up and make up your mind."
This middle-aged man is the second oldest in the Xia family, his name is Xia Delong, and he is the current patriarch of the Xia family.
Among the generations of the Xia family, there are definitely many who surpass him in strength, talent, and achievements. He is a relatively mediocre one.
Because he is mediocre and easy to control, he can sit in the position of the head of the family.
Finally, the Xia family's uncle opened his eyes, and in his cloudy and yellow eyes, a cold and sharp light appeared: "Master Qin is not dead?"
"According to the latest information, he clearly challenged the plateau saint in Yingzhou and died in the battle, but he didn't die?"
"Is the news confirmed?"
After hearing the news, the senior officials of the Xia family were all filled with fear.
Master Qin's record of defeating an entire country by one man was so dazzling and impressive that it would be no exaggeration to say that the whole country was shocked.
Under normal circumstances, the Xia family would not have the courage to trouble Master Qin.
But after hearing that Master Qin died in the battle, the Xia family dared to think wrong.
Who would have thought that Master Qin would actually come back.
The Xia family's uncle thought about it for a long time and then said: "This matter is over here."
"I heard that Qinglan is getting married the day after tomorrow. As a member of her family, I sent someone to give them a gift. Then I drew a clear line with Xia Dalong and told them that Xia Dalong acted privately and had nothing to do with the Xia family."
Most of the senior executives of the Xia family had no objections.
Of course, it's not that the Xia family is afraid of Master Qin, but when two tigers fight, one of them will be injured, which will benefit the feuding enemy.
Because the Xia family is already one of the four major families in the Imperial Capital, with overwhelming power and power. If they can't expand their power, they will be victorious if they can hold on to their basic base.
"I disagree!"
Xia Delong stood up and said categorically: "Dad, Dalong is my brother. Let's not talk about it. Mr. Fang is a guest of our Xia family."
"If people know that his old man worked hard for us and he dies, our Xia family will ignore it, won't help him stand up, and won't help him avenge his death."
"What will other guests think?"
"In the future, when the Xia family recruits other guests, if everyone knows that our Xia family treats guests like this, will they still be willing to join our Xia family?"
Xia Delong's words also attracted many people in the clan to nod.
Although the elder's approach is wise, it can easily make people feel disappointed.
The uncle frowned slightly: "Then what do you think we should do?"
Xia Delong said: "Our Xia family has a weak foundation in the south. If we go to Master Qin's territory to settle accounts with him, we will definitely have no chance of winning."
"What if Master Qin comes to Beijing?"
"The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in the Imperial Capital is within the sphere of influence of our Xia family, and Master Qin has no foundation in the Imperial Capital. It would be too easy for us to kill him."
"I believe that with your status and power, dad, plus your power in the sect, it is not a big problem to just call a few of your fellow sects to solve Master Qin."
Hearing this, everyone looked at the Xia family's uncle, and everyone looked excited when they saw him.
The reason why the Xia family has been able to thrive for so long is because there is a powerful sect behind the eldest son. The other three of the four major families are extremely afraid of the eldest son's identity.
The Xia family's uncle narrowed his eyes slightly, with a cold expression, and refused without hesitation: "I have said that I will never use the power of the sect until the Xia family is in danger of life and death."
"Let this matter end here. The throne of the Lord of the Martial Arts Temple is about to be replaced."
"Among the four major families, whoever controls the Martial Arts Temple will definitely increase their wealth and become the new leader of the four major families."
"Seizing the throne of the Lord of the Martial Arts Temple is the top priority."
"The meeting is dismissed."
After saying that, the three elders of the Xia family walked away, one behind the other.
Seeing that the three uncles were very resolute, Xia Delong secretly clenched his fists and said angrily in his heart: "Why is my father unwilling to use the power of the sect to help me?"
"Are you afraid that I will grow up too fast like my eldest brother and they will not be able to control me?"
Shadron looked aggrieved.
Over the years, he has been very depressed.
These old guys have half their foot in the coffin, but they are still unwilling to delegate power to him and prevent him from controlling the core power of the family.
"I can't do nothing."
A cold light flashed in Xia Delong's eyes, "Phoenix Mountain is a rare treasure mountain in the world. If I get it, the powerful people in the world will definitely flock to it, and half of it will be used by me."
"Since the three old guys are unwilling to help, then I will do it myself. Even if it means taking chestnuts from the fire, I will take down Phoenix Mountain."
"You three old guys, just wait for me. Sooner or later I will prove that I am absolutely no worse than my eldest brother."
"If my eldest brother can seize power, so can I!"
Upon thinking of this, Xia Delong immediately left the Octagonal Building with his cronies and came to a secluded courtyard.
Immediately, Xia Delong immediately issued an order: "We cannot listen to the three uncles. Phoenix Mountain is an unparalleled treasure. As long as we can win it, we are qualified to challenge the three uncles and force them to hand over the family's power."
"Follow my order and immediately send someone to Jinling to give Master Qin a 'big gift'."
"I want him to hate me forever and come to the Imperial Capital to kill me as soon as possible!"
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Thousands of miles away in Jinling, Qin Fan didn't know what happened to the Xia family.
At this moment, he and Xia Qinglan were sitting cross-legged in front of the cliff, practicing in seclusion.
At this time, Xia Qinglan had absorbed a drop of ancient phoenix blood.
This drop of blood essence was infinitely diluted by Qin Fan and injected into her body.
Although the phoenix blood has been weakened, leaving less than 1% of its power, it is the essence and blood cultivated by the innate strong. For Xia Qinglan, a mortal female cultivator in the middle stage of Qi refining, it still has
Fatal danger.
At this moment, his elegant and gentle facial features were covered with cold sweat, showing a look of pain.
Her whole body was filled with hot water, as if she had fallen into purgatory, and a terrifying fire was burning in her body, making her miserable.
However, she bit her lip and did not utter a single painful syllable.
Qin Fan was on the side helping her activate the Desolate Swallowing Technique and refining it. At the same time, the Taiyi True Essence floating around her was like a green tide, surrounding Xia Qinglan.
Taiyi True Essence is used to help Xia Qinglan repair internal and external injuries.
The blood of the ancient phoenix entered her body and she was severely burned. If there was no one to protect her, she would definitely die.
Qin Fan whispered: "If it hurts, you can scream out. It should make you feel better."
Xia Qinglan broke into a cold sweat and gritted her teeth and said, "No, it's indecent."
Qin Fan continued to devote himself to helping her refine the phoenix blood.
The process of refining phoenix blood was very dangerous, and Qin Fan didn't know if Xia Qinglan could endure it until the end and get this unparalleled opportunity.