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For example, Lao Qiu, Zhu Houzhao, the retired god arrester of the original god arrester, and two masters from the direct line of the Demon Sect brought by Qiye, were also arranged by Qiye to protect him.

They are not the cannon fodder masters of the past, they are all direct descendants of the demon sect, masters of the lineage of mending the sky, proficient in assassination techniques.

As for Dong, Jiang Ping didn't let her come this time.

Since the last battle of Shendaomen, Jiang Ping has never mentioned the matter of asking Dong to protect him.

Reluctant.

A woman who can do her best for him is better used for pain.

Shangguan Tianbao also shook his head and said:

"Brother, don't underestimate me, this is the territory of Shangguan's family, and I, my last name is Shangguan!"

Chapter sixty-eighty-five

The moon is getting brighter.

Shangguan old house, a quiet courtyard.

Jiang Ping sat in the courtyard drinking tea quietly.

Qiu Daoyu stood aside, talking about his investigation during the day.

Of course, in such a short period of time, Qiu Daoyu couldn't find any information.

He just found some old servants of Shangguan's family, asked some basic information, and compared them with the information given by Shangguan Tianbao before, so that he would not be blinded and confused about the situation.

But the only thing that is certain is that the old Patriarch of the Shangguan family really passed away. It is said that he died suddenly and suddenly.

And because Shangguan Tianbao left suddenly these days, the other two eldest and youngest were average and not very competitive, so that the second youngest of Shangguan's family, who was originally the first in line heir, had almost confirmed his status as the real heir.

Even the servants at home put the second young master and the other three young masters in different positions.

Now, in their hearts, the future master will be this Second Young Master.

As for why he didn't formally inherit the position of Patriarch, one is that the Patriarch is newly mourned, and it is not the time to discuss this issue.

The second is that the procedure is wrong.

The bigger the family, the stricter the rules of inheritance, and no mistakes are allowed.

Since the old Patriarch passed away too quickly without leaving a will, Shangguan Er Shao could not directly become the heir.

He has to go through the last hurdle now, which is the elders' council of the Shangguan family. As long as he is officially recognized by the elders' council, the second young master of Shangguan will be able to officially take over as the head of the family soon.

In Jiang Ping's view, the Presbyterian Council of Shangguan's family is a weakened version of the board of directors in reality. They all own shares and have a certain right to speak.

Picking it up individually is actually useless, it's just a name that bluffs people.

But they are united, but they are a group that can stand up to the head of the chairman, the chairman.

In order to check and balance the rights of the patriarch and prevent the Shangguan family from going down the road of personal dictatorship, the ancestors of the Shangguan family took great pains.

Not only are the direct descendants not allowed to practice martial arts, but they also have to set up a council of elders to look after the Patriarch.

Of course, the position of Patriarch must be a direct lineage of Shangguan Tianbao's lineage, and members of the Presbyterian Church only have supervisory powers and no inheritance rights.

On this point, the ancestors of Shangguan are still relatively clear-headed.

Now that the old Patriarch of Shangguan suddenly died suddenly, the Shangguan family has no leader, and the successor is still undecided. The voice of these elders has been further enhanced.

It stands to reason that they should be very popular, and they should be wooed by all parties.

However, there are many people in the Presbyterian Council of Shangguan's family who support Shangguan Second Young Master. At this time, Shangguan Second Young Master has the highest prestige, so in fact, most people have already acquiesced in the position of Second Young Master's heir, and they don't mention any benefits. Anyway, they can't stop it , simply sell a small favor.

Although the Shangguan family is not a dictatorship, the power of the patriarch is also ridiculous. If he offends the new patriarch now, he will become the kind of poor family that Shangguan Tianbao said receives hundreds of taels of silver every month.

This little money is not enough for them to charter a flower boat a day.

Everything is just a small opportunity away.

And this time is only ten days and half a month at most.

After all, these elders don't all live here. There is a wonderful world outside, they have money and power, and enjoy a lot of enjoyment. How can they live a boring and secluded life on the island.

If the Patriarch hadn't passed away this time, if he wanted to get them all together, he would have to wait until the old Patriarch's call to formally confirm the successor in front of them.

Shangguan Tianbao was already at a disadvantage, otherwise he would not have gone all the way to invite Jiang Ping himself.

Now, because Shangguan's family was not around when he died, he had already lost the opportunity, and he wanted to make a comeback, judging from the situation at this moment...

Not impossible.

About one percent.

For example, his second elder brother might have died suddenly too.

Jiang Ping listened to Qiu Daoyu's narration, combined with his own known situation, shook his head and said:

"It seems that I, Shangguan brother, really have no hope, and our trip is in vain.

But I haven't had a good look at the sea view yet, so let's take it as a vacation and rest. "

clap clap clap! !

Applause came from the courtyard door.

A young man in white with a tall and straight figure, a handsome appearance, and an outstanding temperament slapped his palm with a folding fan in his hand, and walked in with a smile.

"I can hear that Brother Jiang is so reasonable, so I don't need to waste any more time."

Jiang Ping rubbed his chin and looked at the young man in white with a very unfriendly look.

"Second Young Master Shangguan, I hate you a little now, you are so handsome at night, where do you want me to put face on?"

The young man in white is the second youngest of the Shangguan family, the future head of the Shangguan family, Shangguan Tianjun, with an arrogant name.

Like Shangguan Tianbao, they are both of Tianzi generation.

When Jiang Ping came over, he had seen the portrait of the second young master from Shangguan Tianbao, but he didn't want the second young master to be more handsome than the person in the painting.

This made Jiang Ping feel that he had been deceived.

'Are you not as handsome as I agreed?

Bah, she's not as handsome as I am, it's all exaggeration accumulated with money, it can't compare to her naturalness! '

"Haha, brother Jiang is really funny."

Shangguan Tianjun walked up to Jiang Ping with a smile, sat down without seeing anything, put down his folding fan and poured himself another cup of tea.

"I still have to thank my fourth brother, otherwise I wouldn't be able to make friends with such an interesting person as Brother Jiang."

Jiang Ping sneered: "I never said I want to make friends with you."

Shangguan Tianjun smiled and said: "I studied with my father since I was a child, and I know that most things in this world can be solved by business, so many times it's not that there is no price, it's just that the price is not enough.

I have also heard about Brother Jiang's reputation, knowing that the fourth brother is helpless this time, so I asked Brother Jiang to help you.

Brother Jiang can't sacrifice his life for the fourth brother.

So this time, no matter what conditions the fourth brother puts on Brother Jiang, I am willing to follow, plus my personal friendship.

Brother Jiang doesn't need to do anything, he just needs to watch. "

Jiang Ping's face turned cold, and his tone also said lightly:

"My asking price is very expensive, don't you need to think about it?"

Shangguan Tianjun is very confident:

"There are very few prices in this world that I can't afford."

Jiang Ping stared at Shangguan Tianjun, shook his head and said, "It's better to give charcoal in the snow than the icing on the cake, I actually like challenges more.

and also……"

Shangguan Tianjun frowned slightly: "What?"

Jiang Ping snorted coldly: "I don't allow anyone to pretend to be aggressive in front of me and get away with it!"

"Second Young Master Shangguan, in fact, I have a way to help my brother Shangguan once and for all, do you want to hear it?"

There was a cold light in Jiang Ping's eyes, full of threat,

Shangguan Tianjun said very calmly: "I would like to hear the details."

I saw Jiang Ping sympathetically saying:

"I have heard for a long time that the direct descendants of the Shangguan family are not allowed to practice martial arts. How dare you come within three feet of me without any guards. Now I only need to give an order, and even the gods will not be able to save you.

No matter how much advantage you have now, as long as you die, all the obstacles and restraints of my brother Shangguan will be removed, and he will become the new head of the Shangguan family.

Do you think this is a once-and-for-all solution? "

Shangguan Tianjun still calmly said: "The friendship between the fourth brother and Brother Jiang is not enough for Brother Jiang to sacrifice all his wealth and life.

If I die here, the Shangguan family will retaliate against Brother Jiang at all costs.

I know that Brother Jiang has a high position and authority, and he has Heavenly Venerable as his teacher and the Demon King as his friend, but there are always people in this world who want money but don't care about their lives.

It just so happens that what the Shangguan family lacks most is money and favors.

As long as there is enough money, plus favors, even if he knows he will die, there will be countless masters rushing in front of Brother Jiang.

Even if Brother Jiang's miraculous skills are world-class, he will never tire of such fly-like suicide attacks.

What's more, the tiger still has a nap, and I also heard that Brother Jiang, you seem to be unwell?

Not to mention Brother Jiang's family and friends.

There is also the fourth brother, who not only cannot inherit the position of Patriarch, but even became a murderer because he brought Brother Jiang into the island. Even if he does not die, he can only be imprisoned for a lifetime.

Of course, when I say so much, I don't mean that I am afraid of death, so I pretend to be calm to confuse Brother Jiang.

I'm just explaining a very simple truth.

and……"

Shangguan Tianjun picked up the folding fan, flicked it lightly, and said with a smile:

"I know Brother Jiang can't kill me."

Can't kill, not can't kill.

Both are the same result, but with two different meanings.

Jiang Ping was stimulated by this guy's confidence and smile.

This clearly means that he is determined.

Obviously Shangguan Tianjun is begging him not to intervene now, why is he smiling so hatefully.

Jiang Ping stood up suddenly, stretched out his hands into claws, made a cracking sound, and grabbed Shangguan Tianjun's throat.

Shangguan Tianjun was still shaking his folding fan lightly, smiling faintly, not in a hurry, he didn't even intend to move his butt.

Whoa!

Jiang Ping's hand stopped in front of Shangguan Tianjun.

"Are you really not afraid? Or are you betting that I can't kill you?"

Shangguan Tianjun smiled and remained silent.

Jiang Ping's expression became more and more solemn, and finally he burst out laughing, gently grabbed a hair on Shangguan Tianjun's chest and said:

"Haha, I saw that you lost your hair here, so I'll twist it for you."

Pala!

Jiang Ping was torn off directly.

The corner of Shangguan Tianjun's mouth curled up, but suddenly he couldn't laugh.

"Oh, I'm sorry, it's not hair loss, it's a split end!"

Jiang Ping grabbed his hair, and said with a look of reaction:

"You don't blame me, do you?"

Shangguan Tianjun smiled again: "No problem."

Jiang Ping immediately gave a thumbs up and said, "Da Qi, if I meet you for the first time, I must make friends with you.