fox master

Xi Xiao followed Xi Sui and a group of demons into the mansion, and the demons who came later were handed over to Shan Si instead of welcoming them in person.

"Recently, I got two jugs of good wine, Your Highness, would you like to have a taste?" Xi Xiao suggested as he walked.

"Oh? Today is your birthday party, don't you want to save the good wine for the guests?" Xi Sui said lazily.

"Heh" Xi Xiao chuckled, "Since it's good wine, it's natural to cherish it. If I give it to them, wouldn't it be enough for me?" Xi Sui looked at him and laughed loudly, "Second Highness is really selfish. , when people come to congratulate you, you can't even part with good wine."

"No, no, don't I intend to use it to honor you?" Xi Xiao shook her head and said.

Xi Sui was in a great mood when he said that, with one arm around Qing Lan's waist and the other on Gui Nian's shoulder, "Then let's go and taste the good bar that the Second Highness said."

Xi Xiao's eyes turned around Qing Lan and Gui Nian, and led them to the Huanghua Courtyard as usual.

In the autumn season, the chrysanthemums are in full bloom, and the chrysanthemums in Huanghuayuan are all famous species. At this time, it can be said that it is the most beautiful place in Xixiao Mansion.

"The flowers in your yard are blooming really well." Xi Sui stretched his legs and stroked a black chrysanthemum that was about to bloom into the pavilion.The deep purple petals are unfolded layer by layer, revealing the golden stamens, mysterious and simple, the touch of the fingertips is excellent, the astringency is a bit cool, and when you smell it closely, there is also a light aroma, which is the feeling of autumn.

"If your Highness likes it, you can take a few back." Xi Xiao said while pouring wine.

"It's almost winter, and it won't be long to take it home." Xi Sui turned around, pouted and said.

"Yes, it's time to appreciate the plum blossoms in winter. The flowers in the plum garden in His Highness have always been the best blooming in Jincheng." Xi Xiao continued.

Xi Sui didn't know what he was thinking, and looked a little dazed.

"Your Highness, try this wine." Xi Xiao raised his glass.

Xi Sui took the white jade cup and took a sip. It was slightly sweet, comfortable but not greasy, and there was a mellow aroma between his lips and teeth.

"What kind of wine is this?" She asked with bright eyes.

"No name." Xi Xiao shook his head and said with a smile, "A friend brewed it for himself to drink."

Xi Sui laughed, "Good wine, good wine has no name."

After she finished speaking, she took the cup and handed it to Gui Nian, "This wine is warm in nature, try it."

Both Xi Xiao and Qinglan's expressions moved, Qinglan secretly hated that she couldn't drink alcohol, but as for Xixiao, she didn't know what was on her mind.

Gui Nian looked as usual, took a sip from the cup, his head tilted slightly, seemingly unintentionally, but just avoided the position where Xi Sui's lips had touched.

"It's good wine." The woman pursed her lips lightly and said to Xi Sui.

Seeing Qiu Die's clear expression, her elegant and natural demeanor with a bit of natural coldness, Xi Sui liked it more and more, "Can you drink?"

"Well, I can drink some." She nodded slightly.

"Hahahaha, happy." Xi Sui was obviously very happy.

Xi Xiao raised his glass slightly, "Your Highness." With a slight smile in his eyes, Xi Sui was in the right mood, so he raised his glass slightly in response, and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

There was constant laughter in the pavilion, but Gui Nian was in a daze. He could drink, but he was not addicted to alcohol, but he had a good capacity for alcohol, even better than Zhan Jiuxian.

Every year after winter, Qingqiu's first batch of plum wine is brewed. The taste is very good and clear. The Immortal of War Jiujiu will always ask him to drink some. of.

The name of War Jiuxian was given by his alcoholic father. Although he could drink himself, he didn't inherit his father's ability to drink. For this reason, he was often ridiculed by his superiors. Thinking of this, Gui Nian felt a sense of warmth in his heart.

Thinking about it, it has been more than a hundred years since they drank together. The last master in the last life was not in good health, so they were naturally not in the mood. If they can find a chance in this life, they can be regarded as letting go of the burden in their hearts. Maybe this winter, they will be able to Have a good drink.No matter how lively other places are, it has nothing to do with him, he misses Qingqiu a little bit.

When the dinner was about to start, Xi Sui and Xi Xiao were already slightly drunk, Xi Xiao got up and cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, the banquet is about to start, let's go." His face was slightly flushed, and he looked very good.

Xi Sui was in a good mood, and seeing the monster in front of him became even more pleasing to the eye. He put his hand on Xi Xiao's shoulder, and he looked like a good brother, "Let's go, brother."

She wasn't drunk, it was just that she became playful, but Xi Xiao tilted her body slightly as if she was drunk.

In Xi Sui's teasing jokes, Gui Nian slightly lowered his eyes, Xi Xiao is a morbidly strict demon, he will never let himself get drunk, is it pretending to be drunk?It doesn't make sense, he doesn't need to be like this here, it can only be a real reaction.

But how is it possible?It was easy to say before, but after the last battle, he had a personal experience of how high Xi Xiao's cultivation base is, and would he be unstable?

His eyes were slightly sideways, covered by the figure of Qinglan supporting Xi Sui, he looked into Xi Xiao's eyes, and then he saw Xi Xiao's slightly froze eyes, although it was only for a moment, but Gui Nian clearly Make sure it's stiff, it's helplessness.

A touch of disbelief flashed across my heart, Xi Xiaozai was at a loss because of Xi Sui's touch?That's right, I heard that the relationship between the three Highnesses of the Tiger Clan is not good, presumably Xi Sui seldom embraces him like this.

But Xi Xiao is by no means a monster who would be at a loss when he is held on his shoulders, even if he is his own sister, it will not be special, unless Xi Sui itself is different to him.

Even if the answer sounds unbelievable, it is not impossible for Yaozu... Next, he just needs to see what kind of difference Xi Sui is to Xi Xiao.

Your Majesty said that the maintenance of relationships in this world is love besides profit.

In the garden, the banquet begins, the cups are mixed, the music is played slowly, the dancers are graceful, Gui Nian is unaware of all this, and just stays quietly by Xi Sui's side, his eyes are clear.

In the middle, I drank some wine with Xi Sui, Xi Sui was having a good time, and he didn't care about other things when he was with Yao, not to mention there was Qing Lan and her, so there was no need for Qiu Die to be more ambiguous.

It was easier to deal with than expected, Gui Nian took a sip of the wine in his glass, and glanced at Xi Sui with sideways eyes.

After about half an hour, the music faded away, and Xi Xiao walked to each table to greet and chat. This was the rest time of the banquet, and the second half was the highlight of the ceremony and blessings. This was the birthday banquet for most royal families of the tiger clan. Habit.

Everyone gradually became excited, discussing the performance just now loudly, and some monsters left the table to go to the convenience or change their clothes so as to better participate in the second half, including the ghost year.

"Your Highness, I..." Gui Nian held Xi Sui's wrist with his slender fingers, with a hesitant and embarrassed expression on his expression.

Xi Sui, who was hugging Qing Lan and laughing, looked over suspiciously, and thought to himself: Did Die Er feel that she was neglected?

"I drank a lot of wine today, and I also want to go to the toilet" At the end, her voice gradually lowered, her expression was still not much, but her cheeks were flushed, giving people a very clean feeling, Xi Sui I couldn't help laughing twice, and then said: "Go, go, I just let you drink with Ben Gong, but I forgot about it."

Qiu Die nodded slightly, and then left the table, her figure quickly blended into the group of monsters passing by.

The moment he turned around, Gui Nian withdrew his spiritual power, and the redness on his face faded away, and his expression, which was not much at all, became paler, making his exquisite facial features cold.

His sense of presence is very weak, almost no monsters noticed him, but his speed was very fast. When he reached a place where no one was around, Gui Nian's expression was completely indifferent, without any habitual ups and downs. Some cool colors, a kind of cold without any emotion.

He is serious.

If Yao Zai is familiar with the ghost year, he will definitely give such an evaluation.

Gui Niang turned over cleverly, and sneaked directly into Xixiao's study room. His movements were quick, and with a slight swipe of his finger on the shelf, a piece of paper fell into his hand.

He glanced at the information on the paper, and stuffed it into his sleeve after confirming that it was available.

After doing all this, he stared at the bookshelf that seemed to have been touched by no one, and thought for a moment with his eyes sideways, then reached out his hand again, and slightly flipped the books on the shelf, and the arrangement of the books was the same as before. Subtle differences, although extremely subtle, are there after all.

Then, he went out through the window, avoiding the guards at the door lightly, his erratic figure was like a ghost hiding in the dark night, soundlessly.

Walking near the banquet, the number of demons gradually increased. Gui Nian no longer relaxed his demeanor, but adjusted his expression slightly, so that there was more warmth between his eyebrows and eyes.

He walked towards the banquet, and when he passed by a monster, he turned his eyes sideways and looked over.The monster was tall, ordinary-looking, and looked honest and steady. It was Yi Rongcheng's choice for "Wang Ping".

The guard arrangement of Prince Xixiao's Mansion is mobile, and today there is a banquet, and there are many monsters, so Wang Ping was arranged in the mansion.

Wang Ping also glanced at him sideways, but he just paused, and continued to patrol forward. Seeing this, Gui Nian also looked back, as if nothing had happened, and returned to Xi Sui's side.

"Are you back?" Xi Sui said lazily.

"Well, has the second half started yet?" Qiu Die asked aloud after sitting down properly.

Xi Sui held Qinglan in one hand, and played with Qiu Die's strand of hair with the other hand. When she was comfortable, she raised her chin and said to Xi Xiao, who was sitting on the master seat, "Hurry up."

Xi Xiao changed her clothes again. The animal-shaped pattern on the beige inner was luxurious and vigorous, and she wore a ginger-yellow robe on the outside.

He turned his head slightly and said something to the demon next to him. The demon was dressed in green and looked elegant and easy-going. After listening to Xi Xiao's instructions, he stood up straight and said loudly: "The banquet will continue in a quarter of an hour, please Come back as soon as possible, everyone." His voice was also very gentle, comfortable to listen to, and somewhat accommodating.

A demon was passing by beside him, and after hearing what he said, he smiled at him in a friendly manner and said, "Thanks for your hard work, Mr. Shan."

This monster is Xi Xiao's military advisor——Shan Si. He listened to the other party's words and smiled very gently, "It's not hard, Mr. Cao, please take your seat."

Within a quarter of an hour, all the monsters came back one after another, and Shan Si said loudly when he saw this: "Next, please watch the ceremony."

After he finished speaking, an attendant behind him carried a box, which was a birthday gift for Xi Xiao. The order of viewing the ceremony was according to the gift list, and the order was according to the time when the items were delivered.

The gifts given by the demons who are not present are generally not allowed to participate in the ceremony, otherwise the banquet can be held until the next day, of course, except for those with special identities.

"A piece of golden jade red coral, given by Mo Qianlin." The first gift was given by Mo Qianlin. Hearing this, some tiger tribes looked strange, and discussions gradually sounded.

"It's still early, Mr. Mo." A tiger clan next to Mo Qianlin said to him with a smile.

Mo Qianlin shook his fan and said with a smile: "It's convenient to do business, Qianlin Pavilion received this treasure and sent it directly to the Second Highness's residence."

Open the box, and you can see a very gorgeous red coral with some golden and green light spots on it, beautiful and rich, with a hint of dream.

"Isn't this Mo Qianlin on good terms with His Highness the Third Highness? How could he give His Highness the Second Highness such a good thing?" You Yao whispered her doubts.

"Oh, okay? Then tell me what this thing can be used for."

Gold jade red coral is an extremely rare and precious species among corals. The golden and blue light spots on it are all naturally formed gemstones, which are priceless and hard to find.

However, that's all. The other famous species of coral have any benefits for cultivation or the body. Only this golden jade red coral is different. Its most famous feature is also its only feature - it is valuable.

If you are not a person who loves gems or corals, you will not be very interested in them. At most, you can just take a look at them, and it is impossible to really buy them for home decoration.

Xi Xiao knew this, and his smile was quite meaningful, "It's really a precious gift."

"Hahaha, Qianlin is an ordinary person, and he is not very good at giving gifts. Thinking of His Royal Highness's noble status, he only thinks that this gold, jade, red coral is the best match. I wish His Highness never-ending prosperity and wealth." He used a paper fan Tapping the palm of his hand lightly, there was enthusiasm in his eyebrows and eyes.

Seeing Xi Xiao's somewhat stiff face, Xi Baichen smiled inexplicably. No one in the Tiger clan knew that the Second Highness was obsessed with politics and never valued things outside of him.This Mo Qianlin just pretended not to know, comparing a valuable but useless coral with him, and wishing him prosperity and wealth, it was no different from wishing him unsatisfactory.

"Thank you very much." The smile on the corner of Xi Xiao's mouth was a little gloomy.

"Hahaha, Master Mo really has a heart, and only His Royal Highness can afford the supreme glory and wealth of the Tiger Clan." Shan Si agreed from the side.

There was a moment of silence during the banquet, it is right to be rich and honored, but the supreme glory and wealth is different. In the tiger clan, the only person who can be described as "supreme" is the leader of the tiger clan.The lord of the tiger clan owns the entire tiger clan, so he is not the most prosperous and wealthy.

It seems to have the same meaning, but the essence is completely different, but no one can seriously argue about such words, so Xi Xiao finally has some face.

As expected of Shan Si, Mo Qianlin smiled and didn't say anything more. Anyway, at this stage of the power struggle, they already knew each other well.

There was such a big spark at the beginning of the ceremony, and the following gifts seemed a bit boring, but the demons who can be present will not be stingy, so there is still something to watch, and the banquet has always been quite hot network.

It's a ghost year, more than half of the task is completed, so he continues to drink with Xi Sui with peace of mind, and from time to time, because of his drinking capacity, he receives admiring glances from Xi Sui, or blue eyes of jealousy, and he just copes with them one by one.

"Extreme Dao Spear, given by Xi Baichen" Dan Si said, there was a moment of silence in the banquet, and then the atmosphere became "warm" again.

The eyes of all the monsters kept wandering between Xi Baichen and Xi Xiao, wondering what kind of blessing she would say.

"Second brother has never had a weapon in his hand. Although this absolute spear is not as good as the God-breaking thorn, it is also a top-quality weapon. The younger sister gave it to the second brother. When the new leader of the tiger clan is born, the second brother can also use it Continue to protect the glory of the Tiger Clan."

As soon as these words came out, the audience fell silent. These words were more ruthless than Mo Qianlin, how could Xi Xiao have no weapons?The god-breaking thorn in his hand now was bestowed by the supreme relative of the previous generation.

It's just that the God-breaking thorn is a bit special, it is the inherited weapon of the master of the tiger clan.The implication of Xi Baichen's words is obvious, that is, you will not be the leader of the new tiger clan, and you will have to hand over the god-breaking thorn sooner or later. In order to prevent you from having no weapons at that time, I directly prepared one for you.

Facing the bright negation, Xi Xiao couldn't even hold back his smile, what does Xi Baichen mean, is he going to tear himself apart now?

Xi Baichen looked at his face, the smile on his mouth was still gentle and harmless, "Your Highness must think so too, right?"

As soon as these words came out, Xi Xiao's face changed completely. No matter what his attitude was before, it was just a matter between him and Xi Baichen.But Xi Baichen pulled Xi Sui in with one sentence, and pulled him to a wonderful position.

There is a question in front of this position: three His Royal Highnesses, one successor.

This is a hidden contradiction in the cooperation between him and Xi Sui, but Xi Baichen immediately pointed it out.

If he accepts this weapon, he is undoubtedly acknowledging Xi Baichen's words, indicating that he will give up the God-breaking thorn, and this behavior is tantamount to bowing to Xi Baichen.

The tiger clan has always respected the strong, and his bowing his head will cause him to lose most of his supporters. So where will these supporters go?Is it the third highness who can push the second highness to retreat, or the incompetent first highness?Undoubtedly the former.

Such a loss was too big for him and Xi Sui to bear, so it was impossible for him to regress.

But if he doesn't accept it, it means that he is bound to win the supreme position, and he knows that Xi Sui is also interested in that position, so once he expresses his ambition, even if he doesn't tear himself apart with Xi Sui, there will be a rift.

Did he give up his supporters to Xi Baichen, making him and Xi Sui losers?Or is it at the expense of the relationship with Xi Sui, showing his ambition to retain supporters?This is an alternative question.

Xi Baichen, count yourself as cruel.