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Jing Hongchen looked at Huo Yuhao, who was making such a bold statement, with a bitter taste in his mouth. Was he really going to help an outsider and destroy the Sun Moon Imperial Family that he had served all his life?
"Master..." At this time, a voice appeared at an inopportune time. It was Ah Heng, the housekeeper of Hongchen Mansion.
Jing Hongchen destroyed his own library, forcing him to come and inquire about the situation.
"Ugh……"
Jing Hongchen sighed painfully and said calmly, "Ah Heng, go and notify Xiao, Meng, and the rest of the Hongchen family for me."
Chapter 429: Jing Hongchen's Support
One wall of the library was smashed to pieces by Jing Hongchen himself, but it did not collapse completely. Only one side was reduced to rubble. Bright light shone through it, shining on Jing Hongchen and Huo Yuhao.
Jing Hongchen sat down again, without looking at Huo Yuhao or the housekeeper. He just lowered his head and closed his eyes, holding his forehead with his right hand, looking lost.
Butler Ah Heng asked carefully, "Master?"
Jing Hongchen said calmly, "I'm fine, let me be alone. Ah Heng, go and notify them to come to Hongchen Mansion and tell them that I have important matters to tell them."
"Yes, sir." Ah Heng has served Jing Hongchen for so many years, so he naturally understands Jing Hongchen's temper. He didn't ask any more questions and went to complete his task.
After Ah Heng left, Jing Hongchen and Huo Yuhao were the only ones left in the half-open library.
Huo Yuhao did not take the initiative to speak, but just stood there quietly.
He knew that Jing Hongchen had chosen to stand on his side for a combination of factors, including his respect for Beidi Douluo, his trust in Huo Yuhao, his suspicion of the royal family, and his desperate bet on the future of the Hongchen family...
No matter what motivated Jing Hongchen to finally choose to support Huo Yuhao, he must have gone through a fierce struggle in his heart.
At this moment, Jing Hongchen only felt his mouth dry and his heart extremely bitter. He directly took the teapot on his desk and drank it in big gulps.
This tea was brewed by Ah Heng when he entertained Huo Yuhao. It was a bit stale now and the water temperature had long since cooled down. It tasted extremely bad, making Jing Hongchen's already bitter mood even more miserable.
After drinking it, his mouth was no longer dry. Jing Hongchen put down the teapot and looked up at the sun in the sky with lifeless eyes through the big hole in the library that he had blasted out.
"Is this the fate of me and the Hongchen family?"
The sun in the sky is still there, but the sun of the Sun and Moon Empire is about to change.
Jing Hongchen sighed again and closed his eyes in silence.
He knew that the new challenger for the throne was Huo Yuhao, so he was destined to not be able to stay out of it and had to make a choice between Huo Yuhao and Crown Prince Xu Tianran.
He couldn't pretend not to know, because there would definitely be a fierce battle between Xu Tianran and Huo Yuhao.
Even Jing Hongchen was more inclined to believe that Huo Yuhao had a higher success rate, which was why he abandoned Xu Tianran and bet on Huo Yuhao. After all, he had the support of an Extreme Douluo with extreme attributes, and he also had an equally legitimate identity.
However, as a minister, Jing Hongchen was doomed to be labeled a traitor for having connections with outsiders.
No, maybe Jing Hongchen was not as loyal as he thought. Just like Huo Yuhao said, if he was really that loyal, then when the old emperor launched a coup ten years ago, he should have entered the palace to protect him, instead of choosing to lead the Hongchen family to protect themselves and turn a blind eye.
This old man is of course also selfish. In his heart, the Hongchen family and Mingdetang always come first.
Jing Hongchen had been reluctant to choose Xu Tianran's side, largely because of Xu Tianran's cruelty and cold-bloodedness. Several ministers who had been kind to Xu Tianran died at home for some insignificant reasons, and the one who did it was naturally His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
After the arsenal explosion, Xu Tianran was the first one to come and comfort her and help with reconstruction, but Jing Hongchen could also see that Xu Tianran was overreaching in the process of helping with reconstruction.
Asking for blueprints, bribing personnel, interfering with reconstruction... It seems that he is really preparing to kick me away in the future, but now Jing Hongchen can only watch and do nothing.
Thinking of this, he suddenly opened his eyes, and the sadness and pain in his eyes suddenly became less intense, replaced by decisiveness and ruthlessness.
"Well, let's just think of it as a joke and a dream. I will bear the infamy of being a traitor and a traitor."
As he muttered the names of his grandchildren, Jing Hongchen's eyes suddenly became firm and vicious, like a toad seeing its prey.
“Huo Yuhao, I can lead the Hongchen Family and Mingde Hall to fully support you. However, I have one condition.”
Jing Hongchen looked at Huo Yuhao and spoke in a forceful tone.
Huo Yuhao smiled gently, and the Mingde Hall Master quickly ended his inner struggle.
He asked, "What are the conditions?"
"Please don't attack Mr. Kong. If your deeds are exposed and Mr. Kong wants to stop you, I will never be his enemy." Jing Hongchen said his only request in a deep voice.
After all, Kong Deming was his mentor. He had already chosen to be a man without a king, and he must never be a man without a teacher again.
This request was not excessive, so Huo Yuhao readily agreed to it: "Master Hongchen, this matter is known only to heaven and earth. As long as you don't say anything, no one else will know about it. I also respect Master Kong very much, and I will never choose to be his enemy."
"Just watch how the country prospers under my leadership."
Jing Hongchen asked in a deep voice: "The Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony is about to begin. You should have heard from the Crown Princess just now that His Royal Highness will mobilize all the forces at hand to ambush you. How do you plan to deal with it?"
"If you can, try to minimize the damage as much as possible."
Speaking of this, Jing Hongchen frowned slightly.
Xu Tianran will resolutely choose to take action during the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven, and a war is bound to break out. By then, the southern suburbs of Mingdu will surely be destroyed in the war. How many people will be implicated?
But these are insignificant. As long as Xu Tianran can eliminate his biggest competitor, all sacrifices are necessary and all sins can be blamed on the dead.
Huo Yuhao smiled confidently: "Master Hongchen, don't worry, there will be no fight."
Jing Hongchen frowned and asked, "You want to assassinate him in advance? Impossible!"
"Master Kong is in the palace now, and the defense of the Sun and Moon Palace is in no way inferior to the former Mingde Hall."
"What's more, assassinating a rival before selecting an heir to the throne would definitely cause public outrage."
Huo Yuhao waved his hand: "I would never choose such a crude method as assassination."
"Master Hongchen, let me tell you a secret."
Jing Hongchen was stunned for a moment: "What secret?"
Huo Yuhao showed a kind smile and said mysteriously, "It's about Xu Tianran."
Jing Hongchen listened to Huo Yuhao's story slowly, and the cautiousness in his eyes gradually disappeared, turning into an expression of disbelief and astonishment.
"Huo Yuhao, are you telling the truth?"
Huo Yuhao smiled wickedly and said leisurely: "Please don't tell anyone in advance. It won't be fun if you tell anyone in advance."
"Master Hongchen, thank you for your support. I will leave first."
After having a brief exchange with Jing Hongchen for a while, Huo Yuhao left Hongchen Mansion.
After a long time, Jing Hongchen smiled bitterly, shook his head and talked to himself.
“Huo Yuhao, this time this hall master has really gotten on a pirate ship.”
Chapter 431: Mr. Huo, who has a lot of friendship
Mingdu, Green Hotel.
The news that a new heir to the throne had emerged out of nowhere and was backed by a mysterious force to compete with Crown Prince Xu Tianran for the throne spread quickly throughout the entire Ming capital.
At this time, Huo Yuhao was sitting on the sofa in the VIP room of the Golden Hall, with a thick stack of documents in front of him.
It was broad daylight now, and there was no auction. He was analyzing the business situation of Xishui League, now renamed Beidi League. The relationship between Xishui League and the royal family was very close. Although the Holy Spirit Church had left, they still had some connections. Based on the existing data, a lot of useful information could be inferred.
He was not the only one analyzing the data. Huo Qiuer was also watching very carefully across from him.
The Ice and Snow Emperors were neither in the room nor in the sea of spirit.
Tian Meng lay on the sofa, humming a little tune while playing the soul-guided game console. The star anise seemed to be planted on her back, and no expression could be seen on the ice-blue leaves.
Huo Yuhao looked at the royal family members who had been in contact with the Xishui League on the paper, and thought to himself: "After all, it is the most powerful violent organization on this continent. Even if there is no Ultimate Douluo, the power of the Sun and Moon Royal Family is unmatched by other forces."
The Soul Instructor Group of the Hand of Defense, Mingde Hall, and the Hall of Worship... The Sun-Moon Empire does not have a single strong person above the level of Super Douluo, but it still has the upper hand against the alliance formed by the Three Douluo Kingdoms.
"That's why they dare to cooperate with the Holy Spirit Church without fear of backlash." Huo Qiu'er took over his words and said, "You didn't choose to fight head-on. Your plan is really crazy and genius. Otherwise, even you can't withstand the ninth-level fixed-type soul guide shells, right?"
Huo Yuhao said calmly: "Of course I have a way to avoid it safely, but it is better not to explode the ninth-level fixed-type soul guide shells in Mingdu. I can't transport the shells that have been loaded into the barrel and fired."
He put down the document and asked, "Tianmeng, why don't you go to the treasure house with Bingdi and the others? Maybe Xishui League has some good things with ice attributes."
Tian Meng put the octagon on his head and pouted angrily, "Hmph, I won't go. Every time I mention some ice-attributed treasure, Bing Bing will beat me up, saying that I wasted so much ten thousand year old cold marrow."
"Now that I have Xiao Ba to help me refine the ice attribute, sooner or later I will be able to evolve into the ultimate ice."
The leaves of the star anise shook slightly, as if nodding: "I will do my best, Master Tianmeng."
Huo Yuhao carefully sensed the changes in Tian Meng's aura.
Although Bajiao had only joined not long ago, and it did not bring much improvement to his Ultimate Ice Martial Soul, because the power of the Ice and Snow Emperors was too overbearing, it had already raised his ice attribute to an extremely high level. Although Bajiao had a beneficial effect, it was not very amazing.
But its arrival has brought great benefits to Tianmeng. As Bajiao gradually refines the ice attribute, Tianmeng's own weak ice attribute is also evolving imperceptibly, although the speed is extremely slow, but it does exist.
Huo Yuhao looked at Tian Meng strangely. Although he didn't want to discourage her, he had to admit that Tian Meng might be able to use the octagonal to evolve into the Ultimate Ice. However, at this rate, it would probably take another million years. And even if she evolved into the Ultimate Ice attribute, her level would definitely be far inferior to that of the Ice Emperor and the Snow Emperor.
Thinking of this, Huo Yuhao sighed and shook his head. Some things cannot be obtained no matter how hard you work. If you don't have them from the moment you are born, you will never be able to get them in your lifetime.
However, Huo Yuhao was relieved to see that the newly joined Bajiao and Tianmeng seemed to have a good relationship. Bajiao looked very quiet and honest, and would not bully Tianmeng like Bingdi did. No matter what Tianmeng said, it would agree with him and say "Master Tianmeng".
Huo Yuhao stood up and waved to Tian Meng, saying, “It’s time for me to go. Let Ice Queen and Snow Queen stay here.”
"Ah, where are you going?"
"Go and have a meeting with Jing Hongchen to discuss the next arrangements for Mingde Hall."
Hearing about Jing Hongchen and Mingdetang, Huo Qiuer was stunned for a moment and asked, "Mingdetang? They are one of the three major forces on the continent, on par with the Body Sect. How come you have their support?"
Huo Yuhao chuckled and pretended to be mysterious, "The Tiger and Wolf Master is at my service. I have some friendship with the Red Dust Hall Master, and he finally decided to take a gamble on me."
Huo Qiu'er paused for a moment, then sneered and said, "Why do I feel like you have connections all over the continent? Xingluo, Shrek, Tianhun, Sun and Moon... Is there anywhere else you don't have connections with? Douling Empire?"
"I have indeed never been to Douling, but if I really want to establish connections, I'm sure Shrek can find classmates from Douling."
Huo Yuhao said this casually, and when he saw Huo Qiuer also stood up after him, he spoke out to stop her, “You don’t have to follow me.”
Huo Qiuer glared at him and denied it: "I didn't say I wanted to go with you."
“Then why are you standing up...?” Huo Yuhao asked in confusion.
Huo Qiu'er said as a matter of course: "As a saint, can't I go to the alliance to give guidance?"
Tian Meng hid behind Huo Yuhao with her octagonal hair on. Although Huo Qiuer said that she had no intention of eating her in the future, she still wanted to stay away from her as much as possible. It would be best if there was always Huo Yuhao or Xue Di between her and her.
Huo Yuhao smiled and said, "Yes, of course. Then Ms. Huo Qiuer, when I'm not around, I'll ask you, the acting leader, to temporarily take charge of the entire Northern Alliance."
Tian Meng asked weakly, "What if she...she is killed by someone else while you are not around? That big black dragon will get mad..."
Huo Yuhao knocked on her head speechlessly: "Can you think of something better? Besides, aren't Bingdi and the others staying here to keep the peace?"