Chapter 1796 - 660: Making Use of the Situation (3)

"Fortunately, Qi Dingtian and his group are involved, and Gao Tianqi is driven by public duty.

"Overall, everything is going smoothly.

"The Dragon King Hall is because I found the Dragon King Mirror.

"This is also a chance encounter.

"The Eight sects leaders once had their own agendas, but overall, they were still loyal to me as the Alliance Hierarch.

"However, when it comes down to individuals, there are always various issues.

"Just like Chen Dinghai.

"Regarding whether to accept Fang Jie as a disciple, he acted on his own accord.

"He outwardly agreed with me but inwardly deviated.

"Today, Mu Shanshan helps Zhen Xiaoxiao escape blame and deceives me with cunning plans.

"These two are trends that must not be encouraged."

Yang Xiaoyun nodded lightly:

"In the past, you were just the Chief of Ziyang Escort Agency, with only a few brothers below, initially just you and me.

"It was too easy to understand their thoughts.

"But now, you are the high and mighty Nanhai Supreme Elder.

"If everyone disregards your intentions, acts on their own, and goes against your word.

"That would lead to chaos.

"Mu Shanshan, as the Gen Division leader of the Dragon King Hall Eight sects.

"Even though the Dragon King Hall is now history.

"She still holds a high position of power.

"If even she can deceive you for her purposes...

"Then how can others not follow suit?

"These are indeed trends that must not be encouraged.

"Otherwise, it will surely lead to endless disasters."

However, Yang Xiaoyun glanced at Su Mo at this point:

"Moreover, there’s a deadly issue with Mu Shanshan."

"Lady sees it clearly."

Su Mo couldn’t help but smile.

Yang Xiaoyun gave him a look:

"Again?

"Then let me test you today, what do you think the problem is?"

"..."

Su Mo was momentarily speechless; this was the wheel of fortune.

He shook his head gently:

"Mu Shanshan is loyal to the Eight Sects Dragon Maiden, not me, the Nanhai Supreme Elder.

"Although Xiaoxiao listens to me.

"And within the framework of the original Dragon King Hall, Mu Shanshan is also my subordinate.

"But she clearly cares more about Xiaoxiao.

"This point, if confined to the Dragon King Hall, is insignificant.

"But if placed in the current Nanhai situation, it’s somewhat untimely.

"I’ve never been enthralled by power.

"But this situation of two suns in the sky might be exploited by someone with ulterior motives.

"Especially since Xiaoxiao is innocent and ignorant of the world, she may become a tool for some to achieve personal desires.

"So, I must make her firmly understand.

"Who she should really listen to."

"Exactly."

Yang Xiaoyun mimicked Su Mo’s tone:

"So, today you seized this chance to purposely shake the defiant Mu Thornhead, letting her know who truly is the Nanhai Supreme Elder!"

"...It’s not quite that exaggerated."

Su Mo coughed.

Yang Xiaoyun softly exhaled:

"But dear husband... have you ever thought, continuing like this, what will it turn into?"

"What?"

Su Mo looked at Yang Xiaoyun in astonishment.

Yang Xiaoyun spoke softly:

"Remember Jiang Lan mentioned that the Su family is of the Da Xuan Imperial Bloodline.

"You are a prince left in the world by the Da Xuan Dynasty.

"We discussed back then whether you would become an Emperor in the future...

"But, at that time it was just a casual conversation.

"Mostly jokes.

"But now, even without considering that layer of identity.

"You lead Nanhai, full of talented individuals, strength in numbers, it’s a gathering of masters and skilled generals.

"Even ignoring the complex makeup of the Nanhai Alliance, just within the Dragon King Hall, there are over eighty thousand soldiers.

"Adding those who surrendered on Gui Xu Island, and the Nanhai Alliance’s forces.

"Leading Nanhai as the Supreme Elder, renowned as the top martial artist in Donghuang.

"With a call to arms, you might rally a vast throng of followers.

"Now, you truly possess the qualifications to vie for supremacy."

"This..."

Su Mo never considered this matter.

Now he couldn’t help but shake his head:

"I have no interest in vying for supremacy.

"If it were up to me, I’d just want to open a small escort agency, traveling Jianghu with you."

"But dear husband..."

Yang Xiaoyun raised her head and looked at Su Mo:

"When poor, one should cultivate oneself; when prosperous, one should bring relief to the world!

"The world has been in chaos for a long time.

"Just within Dongcheng, the Demon Sect poisons Jianghu.

"You ventured deep into Dongcheng and witnessed that scene.

"After telling me about it, the horrifying things within, even now make my heart uneasy.

"Xizhou and Beichuan are vast lands.

"On this journey to Xizhou, you’ve been secretly sparring with Dongmen Yong.

"But I heard, self-governance everywhere, good and evil indistinguishable, Jianghu people act freely, and the people suffer greatly.

"In the past, our abilities were limited, barely looking after ourselves.

"Now that your influence has expanded, you should indeed consider more for the world."

Su Mo was silent for a moment, then smiled lightly:

"Lady speaks with reason, but this matter needs careful pondering.

"The world is not my ambition.

"Even just leading one Nanhai already feels constraining.

"It’s a heavy burden.

"If I shoulder the whole world, then how could I be carefree?

"But now I’m not in a state where one can eat alone and not go hungry.

"How to weigh the importance among these.

"This requires quiet reflection."

"Yes."

Yang Xiaoyun leaned against Su Mo, spoke softly:

"The world is not my ambition either.

"Just feel like, holding such great power, doing nothing with it, merely idling away, is a waste."

Su Mo smiled awkwardly:

"What you said, lady, I keep in mind.

"Will surely ponder it well.

"Now it’s late, let’s sleep."

Even though this night passed without a word, Yang Xiaoyun’s remark lingered in Su Mo’s mind for a long time.

It was still difficult to settle his thoughts.

This matter is not something that can be decided in a day.

As days passed, the Hall Master’s coming-of-age ceremony finally arrived.

The Imperial Court Mountain had been stormy for days.

Yet, approaching the Hall Master’s coming-of-age ceremony, it was peaceful for two days.

On this day, in front of Weiyang Palace, it was crowded.

People with gifts from various places, under the guidance of disciples of Tianjing Sect, slowly entered Weiyang Palace.