Chapter 1141: Shangguan Xiong’s Great Talent and Strategy
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“However…” He paused slightly, then Shangguan Xiong continued, “I have taken a seventh-grade initial-level healing pill. In one or two days, I will be able to recover. With my speed, in sixteen or seventeen days, I can reach Huai Zhou City. For controlling the slave Lin Xiao, the slave must commit suicide within that time.”
The slave control could only control one person at a time. To control a new one, he had to personally remove the slave seal, or let the other party die, allowing the slave seal to disappear on its own.
Obviously, the first option was somewhat impossible. If removed, the other party would still harbour hatred towards him, even fight him desperately, which would be extremely disadvantageous to him. Most spirit controllers would not choose this.
Moreover, at that time, he would not be in front of the slave.
“That means, if we let him escort Tong’er along the second route, he would have to sacrifice before reaching the end.”
Shangguan Xiong continued, “Since we have figured out the Ouyang family’s intentions, we might as well come up with a more thorough plan. Let my slave escort a person disguised as Tong’er to Huai Zhou City, thoroughly attracting the Ouyang family’s attention. At that time, even if the Ouyang family prepares many spirit controllers, the power of a third-level Martial Emperor’s self-explosion would be enough to make them suffer losses.”
Shangguan Rui thought for a moment and nodded in strong agreement, “Just as Father says.”
Hearing the two of them, Shangguan Tong was somewhat stunned.
Although, in terms of mentality and strategy, she had made considerable progress.
But compared to her father and grandfather, she was still far behind, somewhat unable to keep up with their thinking.
“By the way, although we know Lin Xiao’s whereabouts, on the surface, we still have to put on a show for the Spirit Phoenix Valley. Send out a large number of people to search for Lin Xiao in various directions. The bigger the commotion, the better.” Shangguan Xiong reminded again.
“Your son understands.” Shangguan Rui nodded. In fact, the reason for explaining in such detail was also to intentionally cultivate Shangguan Tong.
Otherwise, with the mutual understanding between the two fathers and sons, they certainly would not say so much.
“Father, regarding the Great Elder and Second Elder…” Shangguan Tong said worriedly again. This time, her father planned to let the Great Elder’s people escort her, which made her somewhat uneasy.
“In the face of family interests, the Great Elder and Second Elder will absolutely stand on the family’s side without any actions.”
With that, Shangguan Rui clarified, “Tong’er, some things you should also understand. In fact, the Great Elder and Second Elder are also our people. They are just putting on a show for the people below. Otherwise, they absolutely wouldn’t sit in those positions for long.”
Shangguan Tong was shocked. That the Great Elder and Second Elder’s lineages would completely stand on their side for family interests, she could still understand.
But that the two were her grandfather and father’s people, this was something she absolutely could not have imagined.
“This is the reason why our spirit controller family can endure for so long.” Shangguan Rui added.
“Tong’er will remember it in her heart.” After the shock, Shangguan Tong nodded both admiringly and solemnly.
Shangguan Xiong and Shangguan Rui nodded with relief.
“First, let me see Xue Ling’s storage ring. Take what we can take. If there are no particularly important treasures, for now, don’t touch anything and return it intact to the Spirit Phoenix Valley. Who knows, there might be something that people from the Spirit Phoenix Valley recognise.” At this point, Shangguan Xiong said.
Shangguan Tong nodded and took out Xue Ling’s storage ring from her lapel pouch. Shangguan Xiong swept his divine sense over it, and a shocked expression appeared on his face.
However, this shock was just a flash, quickly suppressed by him. He put on a calm expression and said, “Tong’er, there is an escape pill inside. Unless absolutely necessary, do not touch this storage ring, nor probe your divine sense into it.”
“Tong’er understands.” Shangguan Tong nodded.
For him to tell her not to use divine sense to probe meant that there must be some extraordinary things inside.
Her grandfather was probably afraid that she would develop greed, touch the things inside, and if recognised by the Spirit Phoenix Valley, it would affect her future.
But it should not be too important a treasure either. Otherwise, even if it meant taking a risk, her grandfather would definitely keep it.
“Alright, Tong’er, you go down first and wait for the arrangements. Your father and I will talk a bit more.” Shangguan Xiong said.
“Yes!” Shangguan Tong nodded and retreated.
After Shangguan Tong had completely left the underground secret chamber, Shangguan Rui said to Shangguan Xiong, “Father, there must be something extraordinary inside, right? Why not just let Tong’er take it?”
Shangguan Xiong replied, “Inside, there is indeed something extraordinary. If Tong’er took it, she could quickly break through to the sixth-grade advanced spirit power realm. Within a few years, breaking through to the seventh-grade initial-level spirit power would definitely not be a problem. Even, within two years, she could break through to a seventh-grade initial-level spirit controller and possibly go to participate in the Continental Spirit Controller Grand Competition.”
In the Continental Spirit Controller Grand Competition, a seventh-grade initial-level spirit controller definitely couldn’t achieve much, after all, the age limit was under fifty.
But as a youth, she would already have the qualification to participate.
For youths participating in the Continental Spirit Controller Grand Competition, the main purpose was to gain experience. Participating and just watching were completely different.
Having the opportunity to participate in the Continental Spirit Controller Grand Competition once would absolutely bring huge benefits to future cultivation.
After all, this was the grand event of spirit cultivation for the entire continent.
If Shangguan Tong could participate in the Continental Spirit Controller Grand Competition, it would be an ancestral glory for the Shangguan family. The family’s reputation in this region would surely soar, and the benefits were self-evident.
Shangguan Xiong sighed deeply and said, “However, she must grow on her own in the end. We can’t do everything for her.”
“By mentioning that escape pill, I have already pointed a path for her. I hope she has the courage for it.”
This point, he had hesitated over earlier. If Shangguan Tong did not make that choice, then this hope would be dashed.
It could be said to be a tremendous loss.
However, for Shangguan Tong’s sake, he had also mustered the courage to make this choice.
After all, Shangguan Tong had the opportunity to become a disciple of the Spirit Phoenix Valley, which was something the Shangguan family had never had before.
“I have still spoiled her too much.” Shangguan Rui let out a long sigh.
Although Xue Ling’s things could not be touched, lest some items disappear and be noticed by the people of the Spirit Phoenix Valley.
But it was not necessarily that nothing could be touched at all.
Xue Ling also had secrets, her own opportunities. Taking them, no one would know.
Furthermore, if the storage ring was handed over to the people of the Spirit Phoenix Valley, who would know whether it was Shangguan Tong who took them, or if they disappeared in someone else’s hands?
He could also think that his father did not show him the storage ring because he was afraid he doted on Tong’er too much and would make the choice for his daughter. Once he did, his daughter could not truly grow up.
This was an extremely crucial step in his daughter’s true growth.
At the same time, it was also because he feared he would be eager for quick success, lacking courage, and upon seeing the things inside, could not resist making the choice.
“You need not worry too much. She did not mention Lin Xiao helping our Shangguan family, or rather, she no longer feels much guilt towards Lin Xiao, which shows she has grown. She should make that choice.” Shangguan Xiong said with full confidence.
Shangguan Rui nodded.
“Once Xue Ling’s matter is over, we can fully deal with the Ouyang family and expand our territory. We have paved the way for her. The next generation of our Shangguan family depends on her to return and revitalise it.”
With a long sigh, Shangguan Xiong waved his hand and said, “I need to fully recover from my injuries. Rui’er, you go and make the arrangements.”
Shangguan Rui nodded and retreated.
