inspire-indiana Chapter 86 This is a truly deadly question, and the Tang family has no answer.
Chapter 86 This is a truly deadly question, and the Tang family has no answer.
Chapter 86 This is a truly deadly question, one that the Tang family cannot answer (Three chapters today, please subscribe)
The Tang Clan convened the Douluo Conference, inviting its disciples to discuss important matters.
The major event was the replacement of the sect leader.
After all, a country cannot be without a ruler for even a day.
Tang Kun fell ill, and within a day, rumors began to spread.
They said he was seriously ill and would never recover.
The Tang Clan disciples demanded a change of leadership to stabilize the situation.
"What do you mean by 'stabilizing people's hearts'!"
"That's all bullshit!"
"It was clearly Uncle Three and Uncle Seven who were pushing this from behind!"
Tang Ning cursed angrily, his expression ferocious.
He hadn't expected his father to fall ill so suddenly. He had planned to keep it a secret and secretly invite a doctor to treat him.
Unexpectedly, the news leaked within half a day.
Tang Qian and Tang Zhen came to the hospital for treatment, but Tang Ning immediately stopped them.
As a result, the two grandmasters broke off all pretense of civility, bullying the younger one, and shouted loudly, "You unfilial son, did you secretly plot to murder your elder brother?"
"Big brother, we want to see you!"
"Brother, were you harmed by your unfilial son?!"
The two uncles were so shameless, bullying a half-step Grandmaster. They joined forces and used their internal energy to suppress Tang Ning, leaving him unable to resist.
They then stormed into the mansion.
The two were very shrewd. After breaking into the mansion, they knelt directly on Tang Kun's bed and wailed loudly.
Big brother, my big brother!
Such deep brotherly love.
The two wiped away their tears, crying bitterly, while also trying to confirm whether their older brother was really about to die.
Tang Kun scoffed and said, "Get out!"
"Are you two trying to drive me crazy?"
"I just caught a cold!"
"roll!"
Before the two could confirm, Tang Kun sent them flying with a powerful burst of energy.
Mid-stage Grandmaster!
Compared to the other two, Tang Kun is a true master who has honed his martial arts will and raised his strength to the level of a grandmaster.
Unlike the two, who only used the Gang Jade and had Gang Qi, their martial arts will was slow to integrate.
Tang Kun used only one move to send the two out of the room.
Steady!
If my older brother had only caught a cold, he would never have refused a check-up.
He is putting up a last-ditch resistance.
The two exchanged a glance and immediately came up with an idea: to hold the Douluo Conference to test their elder brother.
If the older brother is faking illness, then he can just kneel down and cry his heart out.
After all, there are only a few grandmasters in the Tang family, and he can't disregard the overall situation.
If the eldest brother is truly ill, according to the rules of the Douluo Tournament, they could take the opportunity to seize him.
This plan is flawless.
Tang Qian and Tang Zhen, two people who usually fight each other to the death, unexpectedly joined forces in the face of the fact that their elder brother was about to fall.
First, confirm that the eldest brother is gone, then divide up the businesses of hidden weapons, poisons, thunderbolts, and fireworks.
If the two of them split the money in half, they will each get a considerable amount.
As for the position of sect leader, it depends on each person's ability.
So the two joined forces and demanded that the ten elders convene the Douluo Conference.
The ten elders are simply older members of the Tang family.
Faced with the requests of the two grandmasters, they could only object: "How can this be done while the sect leader is still alive?"
The two countered, "With the capital in turmoil, the Empress's regency is a foregone conclusion."
"My elder brother once sided with the Crown Prince, but now he has brought disaster upon the family."
"We must change the head of our family before Her Majesty the Empress questions us."
"If our elder brother is still able to step forward, we will naturally step down and yield our positions."
"If it doesn't work out, we should make plans as soon as possible."
The fact that the two are ambitious does not mean they are fools.
Only by prioritizing the family's interests can one possibly sway the elders.
The elders were not as powerful as them, but it was a necessary recognition ceremony for the family.
The Tang family was able to carve out a niche for themselves in the Sichuan and Chongqing region entirely due to the unity of the family.
If Tang Kun is indeed seriously ill, the Douluo Conference should not only be convened, but must be convened immediately.
"I'll talk to the head of the family first."
The ten elders attempted to visit Tang Kun, but were once again prevented from doing so.
Even when they threatened him with the Douluo Tournament, Tang Ning gritted his teeth and persisted, refusing to give up.
My father is seriously ill and cannot see anyone for three days!
"I, on behalf of the clan elders, request an audience with the sect leader. Is that not even permitted?"
"cannot!"
The elders could only back down, saying, "Then we can only convene the Douluo Conference to gather the Tang Sect disciples and discuss important matters."
Things then took a turn for the worse.
Sometimes Tang Ning wondered if her father was faking his serious illness.
After all, once news of the coup in Yujing arrives, the Tang Clan's situation will become extremely dire.
In particular, Tang Kun's defection to the Crown Prince's residence triggered a chain reaction.
Even if Tang Kun were willing to jump ship from the dilapidated boat of the Crown Prince's residence, he would still have to care about Zhao Jing.
If the Crown Prince's palace is completely destroyed, then there's nothing more to say; they should kneel down.
Tang Ning supports her father in distancing himself from the Crown Prince.
But the news from the capital was extremely alarming: "What do you mean by 'the second grandson of the emperor causing chaos in the capital'?"
"The princes launched a counterattack against the rebellion, and the capital was thrown into chaos."
"Yuwen Huan is suspected of being seriously injured. The academy master Liu has returned to Jiangnan, vowing to purge the court of corrupt officials."
"The imperial court issued a warrant for Zhao Jing's arrest, claiming that he had instigated a mutinous army and massacred the people of Yujing."
"The prominent families of Jiangnan convened a meeting of gentry and supported the establishment of the Crown Prince—"
numb.
I'm completely numb.
Tang Kun's lineage simply dared not make a choice.
You dare not offend the eldest princess, but you dare to offend the leaders of the Confucian school?
If the coup were handled smoothly, the people of the world would quickly kneel in submission.
But the Crown Prince, like a centipede, is dead yet not stiff.
In particular, the sight of the Crown Prince's sun shining brightly in the sky was seen as an ominous sign for the Empress.
Who should we choose?
This is a question that could cost you your life.
Tang Kun is an ally of the Crown Prince's Palace, and he swore an oath under the Dao artifact of Yuelu Academy.
If he dares to betray you, then Dean Liu will definitely remember you in the future.
Yuwen Huan believed that the key to victory lay with Master Liu.
Even if he exists for just one more day, the world will believe that the battle is not over and will not easily surrender.
The Tang Clan is an example of this.
They knew that traitors were more hateful than enemies.
No sooner had he pledged allegiance to the Eldest Princess than the Crown Prince came to eliminate him.
But to be loyal to the Crown Prince?
That would mean facing the pressure from the eldest princess.
Thinking about this, Tang Ning felt like she was going to get sick too.
This is not a choice that any human could make.
If the father was feigning illness to buy time and observe the course of the coup, it would be perfectly reasonable, even quite clever.
As a result, Uncle Three and Uncle Seven attacked together.
You beast!
Tang Ning wished he could execute both of those old beasts together.
"Without Father's participation, we are destined to lose this round of the martial arts competition."
"We can only wait and see if Fei Yan can return and see if her Thunderclap Bomb can prevail in the contest of hidden weapons."
"As long as they don't call in outside help, I'm not afraid of their final poison technique."
"At least we need to get through this first."
Tang Ning took a deep breath.
He had a nickname in the martial arts world: "Thousand-Handed Poison Master".
This means that Tang Ning has a variety of methods for poisoning people, demonstrating his exceptional skill.
Although he is only a half-step Grandmaster, when it comes to actual combat, a Grandmaster is not incapable of fighting.
"The right ingredients should be Beauty's Drunkenness, Heartbreak Grass, and Love-Longing Beans, along with Soul-Destroying Powder."
"Bring a pot of the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill and send those two old bastards to the Western Paradise."
Tang Ning had no intention of refining such a vicious pill.
But circumstances are beyond our control.
Faced with pressure from two grandmasters, he decided to challenge the most powerful poison he had ever used.
Anyone who dares to overthrow the main line will be sent to the Western Paradise.
Just as Tang Ning was about to head to the poison room, his adopted son, Tang Yu, rushed in to report: "Godfather!"
"The young lady sent someone to deliver the precious pill, saying it came from Doctor Xue."
"The Scarlet Smoke Man hasn't arrived yet, but the items have been delivered first."
A smile appeared on Tang Ning's face.
Although Feiyan wasn't their own child, Tang Ning, as her fourth uncle, doted on her just as much as Tang Kun did.
Intelligent and capable, she is devoted to her family and has no desire to compete for power.
If she weren't a woman, Tang Ning would have wanted to groom her as the next generation's successor.
After Tang Ning takes over, Tang Feiyan will then take over, and the Tang Clan will have nothing to worry about.
Unfortunately, it can't be done.
Tang Ning couldn't help but ask, "Where are they?"
"We checked it outside, and it is indeed a precious elixir."
"It's somewhat like a life-saving elixir for the gods—"
Tang Ning waved his hand: "Since he's Fei Yan's man, let him in."
"If the Heavenly King's Life-Saving Pill is effective, then I will have nothing to worry about."
"Yes, Godfather!"
Soon the medicine deliveryman arrived in front of Tang Ning.
He held the medicine box in both hands, knelt down, and said, "This humble servant greets Lord Tang Ning."
The person delivering the medicine was unremarkable, just an ordinary passerby.
You can forget it after just one glance.
Tang Ning frowned slightly.
Because he is both a master of poisons and an expert in assassination, he is always on guard.
"Yu'er, bring the medicine box over here."
Tang Ning was quite vigilant and never got too close to outsiders; he always had his subordinates handle things for him.
"Yes, Godfather!"
Tang Yu took the medicine box, opened it again, and checked it.
It only smells of medicine.
Tang Ning sniffed it from a distance and confirmed that it was indeed the Heavenly King's Life-Saving Pill.
The person delivering the medicine remained kneeling.
It seems I was just overthinking things.
Tang Ning sighed inwardly, realizing she was going crazy lately; she couldn't even believe Fei Yan anymore.
He took the medicine box and checked the pills again.
A single Heavenly King Life-Saving Pill might cost 100,000 taels of silver.
Feiyan paid a hefty price.
Tang Ning had just received the medicine box and was preparing to check the quality of the pills to prevent her niece from being deceived.
At this moment, a slight smile appeared on the lips of the person delivering the medicine.
wrong.
The entire elixir melted rapidly.
It is not the Heavenly King's Life-Saving Pill, but rather another pill is hidden inside the Heavenly King's Life-Saving Pill.
This pill is also a precious elixir.
"The Myriad Spirits Purple Snow Pill!"
The entire pill exploded, and its powerful medicinal energy instantly spread out.
The Myriad Spirits Purple Snow Pill is not a weapon for killing, but a supreme elixir specifically for detoxification.
For Downing, it was the most potent poison.
I'll disable your poison skills.
The person who orchestrated this has a grand scheme, proceeding step by step, setting traps, and even willing to pay the price of two precious pills.
"Godfather!"
Tang Yu quickly drew his sword and stood in front of Tang Ning, but it was too late.
Crimson Blood Technique!
kill!
The person kneeling on the ground didn't move at all.
He channeled the blood in his body, which instantly coalesced into a blood arrow.
A jet of blood shot out!
I'll take your life!
"Your Highness, shall we leave the main force behind and proceed ahead?"
Tang Feiyan said in surprise.
They have time.
The Douluo Tournament will be held in three days, after all, the Shu Road is difficult.
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Even for a master of innate cultivation, traveling directly from Ba County to Yu City would take one or two days.
Chongqing is a necessary stop on the way into Sichuan, but we haven't reached Shuzhou yet.
When the Tang family first migrated to Sichuan, they established themselves in Bazhou before expanding into other parts of Sichuan.
Therefore, the Tang Clan has two businesses, one in Bazhou and one in Shuzhou.
The Bashan area is mountainous with rugged roads.
Fortunately, everyone there was a martial artist, so they could get there in a couple of days.
"Hurry, I have a premonition that something terrible is about to happen."
"We must see Downing before the enemy does."
"Dragon Tower, raise the fierce wind."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
The roads in Sichuan and Chongqing are rugged, but as long as you can fly, you have nothing to fear.