Song Xing: I am cultivating immortals in Qingcheng Mountain

Chapter 577 Night Talk, Brothers Confrontation

"I'm going out."

At the Snowfall Villa, Xiao Se suddenly stood up.

"Xiao Se, where are you going?"

Lei Wujie looked at Xiao Se, then stood up. Even he knew that it was better to stay still than to move at this time.

"White Palace~"

Xiao Se sighed. There were some things he didn't want to be unclear about.

“Does that answer really matter??”

Ye Ruoyi looked over. She seemed to have guessed Xiao Se's plan. But at this point, was the answer still important?
Xiao Se raised his head and looked at the already dark sky, which was dotted with stars and the air was filled with the unique scent after the rain.

"I don't know, but there is one thing I must ask him in person."

"I'll go with you!"

Lei Wujie was silent for a while, and his eyes became firm.

The other people also looked over. At this time, they were really worried about letting Xiao Se leave by himself.

"I also."

Sikong Qianluo was about to speak but was interrupted by Xiao Se with a wave of his hand.

"Too many people would be bad. I originally planned to go there by myself. After all, this matter is our Xiao family's family affair. Now that there are so many eyes watching outside, nothing will go wrong."

Ye Ruoyi nodded and then added.

"Then let Lei Wujie go with you! Lei Wujie has now broken through the Divine Wandering Profound Realm, so he can handle it even if it's in the Divine Wandering Profound Realm."

Xiao Se turned around and saw the expressions of the crowd. He knew that they were still worried about him, so he nodded.

The night was dark and the lights were on in the lobby of Xueluo Villa. Ye Ruoyi spoke slowly.

"In fact, there are some things that we all know are right and wrong, but we are all deceiving ourselves, saying that we should put the overall situation first. But when the time comes, we still hold on to the fluke in our hearts, hoping that it will not happen to us."

Tang Lian and Tian Nurui looked at each other, and their expressions became complicated.

In fact, the whole world is just a larger martial arts world. People in the martial arts world say that justice is in the hearts of the people, but if no one stands up for something, is justice still there?

"The Third City Lord saved me from the bandits back then, and then he killed them one by one. Killing someone means paying for one's life, and debts mean paying for one's debts. To me, this is justice."

"It's hard to imagine what my life would be like now if I hadn't met the Third City Lord back then."

Tang Lian stood aside, his shoulders sank, and when he turned around, he saw Tian Nurui leaning on him at some point.

This time, Tang Lian did not do anything like Liu Xiahui. Feeling the softness on his hand, he gently held it, as soft as if it had no bones.

"It will all pass, just like it won't rain forever. Sometimes the sky will clear up after the rain, and the clouds will be light and the wind will be gentle."

Tian Nurui moved her little head, as if nodding, or as if enjoying the warmth of the moment.

In Apocalypse City, on Suzaku Street, Xiao Se and Lei Wujie walked side by side.

"Xiao Se, I was busy before and didn't have time to ask you, who was the mastermind behind those things back then?"

Xiao Se's footsteps paused slightly.

"a lot of."

His tone was very complicated and heavy. He would rather not know the truth.

"a lot of??"

Lei Wujie was stunned. What kind of answer was this?

Xiao Se narrowed his eyes, and the images in his mind began to roll. When those names came out of their mouths, he knew that he could not wait any longer.

The truth is shocking. Officials of all ranks are involved, nearly 50% of the people in the court, from the Grand Tutor Dong Zhu to a Hanlin editor. It is hard to imagine that an examination for selecting talents for the country would have so many rules, forming cliques and factions, and those who do not obey will be sent out to become a seventh-rank official even if they pass the exam, and will never be able to make a name for themselves.

What was even more difficult for him to accept was that his father and second brother seemed to know about this situation, but they did nothing and were in cahoots with these people.

"We're here~~"

Although Tianqi is big, it is just a city after all. It didn’t take long for Xiao Se and Lei Wujie to arrive at Prince Bai’s Palace.

The guards in front of the gate were slightly stunned when they saw Xiao Se and Lei Wujie. At this moment, it was hard not to be nervous with two young men equipped with swords.

"Who is coming??"

"Prince Yong'an——Xiao Chuhe!"

Xiao Se took a step forward and glanced at the two guards with a very calm expression.

When Xiao Se and the other man came up to them, the guards recognized Xiao Se and quickly saluted.

"Meet His Royal Highness Prince Yong'an!"

"I want to see my second brother, go and tell him!"

The guards looked at each other, then one of them stepped out and hurried into the palace.

"My Lord, Prince Yongan is here!!"

In the study, Xiao Chong was a little surprised to hear the news. Why did Xiao Chuhe come to see him at this time?

"Sixth brother is here?? Did he say anything?"

The visitor shook his head.

"Prince Yong'an only said that he wanted to see His Highness, so he asked us to pass the message on."

"Chong'er, you may as well take a look. Xiao Chuhe has now broken through to the Mysterious Divine Wandering Realm. If he wants to force his way in, no one can stop him. Since the other party has not adopted this method, he is not a bad guest."

At the side, the deep voice of Angry Sword Immortal Yan Zhantian sounded.

"The emperor will meet Xu Kaishan tomorrow. Perhaps the visiting card will also be sent to Jun Yu and Zhang Yihu. If the two of you can join forces, that brat Xiao Yu won't be able to survive for a few more days."

Hearing Yan Zhantian's words, Xiao Chong shook his head helplessly.

However, Yan Zhantian's words also reminded him that his father would summon someone who was at the Half-Step Return to Truth realm tomorrow, and perhaps his sixth brother would have some useful information, so it would not hurt to meet him.

"Bring them here!"

After a while, Xiao Se and Lei Wujie came to Xiao Chong's study. Xiao Se glanced at the Angry Sword Immortal sitting next to him. At the beginning, he had suspected that his hidden injury was left by this person. Now looking back, he had to sigh at the fate. Now he has already reached the realm of divine wandering, while the other party is stuck at the half-step divine wandering and cannot make any progress.

"Sixth brother, you're looking for me?"

Xiao Chong stood up and greeted him.

Xiao Se nodded.

Then he thought for a moment and said, "There is something I want to ask my second brother. Can I ask the Angry Sword Immortal to leave for a while?"

Xiao Chong narrowed his eyes. Although Xiao Se's tone did not fluctuate much, he could feel that there seemed to be a rage hidden in the other party's heart, a rage that soared to the sky.

"Lei Wujie, go out first and wait for me outside."

Since he wanted to ask people to leave, Xiao Se would not be partial. After hearing what Xiao Se said, Yan Zhantian did not make things difficult for Xiao Chong. He stood up and said, "Chong'er, I'll wait outside. If you have anything to say, just let me know!"

Soon, Xiao Chong and Xiao Se were the only ones left in the room.

Green smoke was curling up from the copper stove. Xiao Se and Xiao Chong sat opposite each other. After a long time, neither of them said a word. They just sat there.

It was not until the sound of a candle flame popped, breaking the eerie silence, that Xiao Se began to speak slowly.

"Second brother, do you know the dark side of the imperial examination?"

(End of this chapter)