strictlysupreme Chapter 227: Profits first, family affection second
Chapter 227: Profits first, family affection second
"I have never thought about power. You wanted the position of Palace Master, and I could have given it to you. I never thought that our brotherhood over the years could not outweigh power?"
Tuoba Tian's eyes were indifferent and full of disappointment.
"We are brothers. I was just confused for a moment and was taken advantage of by some people. That's why I made a big mistake. Please let me go this time?"
Tuoba Feng's tears instantly flowed down his face, he grabbed his clothes and begged desperately.
Long Li frowned and looked at everything in front of him, without saying anything.
She wanted to see how Tuoba Tian would handle this matter.
Looking at his good elder brother who was wailing silently with a look of grief on his face, Tuoba Tian's eyes were filled with sadness and he sighed deeply.
What is family affection in the face of absolute power?
In the past twenty years, he has missed too much.
He had the opportunity to love his own wife and be raised by his mother, and to have many children, but now he is not the only one. All of this was taken away by his brother, and all his regrets will eventually become a sigh.
He chopped down with one palm.
Tuoba Feng's eyes were full of disbelief. In his heart, his younger brother had always valued family affection, especially him as the eldest brother.
"Brother...I really know I was wrong..."
Tuoba Feng stared at him intently and spoke intermittently. His body twitched a few times and he stopped breathing.
At this moment, Tuoba Tian closed his eyes tightly, with a teardrop flowing from the corner of his eye.
Twenty years?
In the dark prison, he wanted to kill Tuoba Feng with his own hands countless times. Even today, he still feels endless sorrow in his heart.
Somehow, as time went by, they became enemies.
Who knows when desire changed his brother beyond recognition?
"Master, what should I do next?"
Tuoba Tian opened his eyes, a hint of sadness flashing across his features.
"From now on, you will be the master of the Netherworld Palace. Slowly take over everything about your brother until you have complete control."
Long Li walked over and flicked his fingertips. The fire spirit instantly burned Tuoba Feng's body to ashes, leaving only floating ashes.
"I have not had any contact with the Netherworld Palace for twenty years. I am afraid it will be difficult for me to adapt to the new environment. Master, can you stay for one more day?"
Tuoba Tian's eyes were filled with longing. He was not afraid, but things and people here had changed a lot. He knew nothing about things in the outside world, and he had no one close to him.
"Yes, everyone has experiences that are hard to look back on. No matter what, you still have to walk the path ahead by yourself."
It’s not that Long Li is heartless, she just has a lot of her own things to deal with.
At different stages, there are different things to do, and no one can waste too much time on others.
Only when you become strong can you succeed; no one can always follow you.
When someone comes down from the upper realm, the palace masters of each continent and the children of the noble families must go to the temple to welcome them.
In the temple, there are only two old men from the upper realm.
Whenever an important figure from the upper realm descends to the mortal world, he or she will descend on the temple and be personally received by the temple elders to convey some instructions.
Long Li was once a princess of the upper realm. Although she had never been to the lower realm, she knew some things.
"My master, I understand what you said."
How could Tuoba Tian not know the truth? It was a blessing for him to be rescued and to be able to stand here safely. He had to walk the rest of the road carefully.
"It's good that you understand. From now on, just call me Young Master. You will be the Palace Master in the future. Is it inappropriate to call me Master?"
"Yes."
"In the Netherworld Capital, the Lin family of the four major families is one of our own. If you have any questions, you can go and discuss it with Lin Yang. He may be able to help you a little."
Since Long Li accepted him, he naturally wouldn't really ignore him.
As soon as these words came out, Tuoba Tian's eyes suddenly brightened up, "Thank you."
"In fact, the current young master of the Netherworld Palace is called Tuoba Ye, and the eldest daughter is called Tuoba Yu. Both of them have bad personalities."
"They are all Tuoba Feng's children."
For Tuoba Tian, these are not his blood after all, leaving them behind would be a hidden danger, but he is not someone who would kill innocent people indiscriminately.
Those with good conduct will naturally be kept, while those with bad behavior and cruelty will be eliminated.
"So, you have to give birth to your own bloodline as soon as possible?"
"You are right, sir. I will put this matter on the agenda."
"Go out now and announce that Long Yue is not actually your bloodline, but the result of Ning Yao's affair with the guards, and you have secretly executed him."
"Yes."
"We must not keep Ning Yao's father, nor can we keep Tuoba Feng's former personal guard."
"I understand this matter."
"Since you understand everything, just go ahead and do it. I'll go to the Lin family."
"Ah."
.......
Long Li dodged away, and the barrier was broken.
Lin House.
The house was silent. After all, it was late at night and everyone had gone to bed.
Long Li stood in the middle of Lin Yang's yard and said calmly, "Master Lin, please come out and see me."
Her voice was not loud, but the secret guards in the mansion heard it and immediately rushed towards Long Li.
In response, Long Li raised his hand and waved, "Back off!"
The secret guards were directly repelled, with fear in their eyes.
"Who dares to trespass into the Lin Mansion?"
Lin Yang stood in front of the door, looking at Long Li.
"Master Lin, why do old friends feel so strange when they meet?"
Long Li took off the mask and then put it back on.
"All of you leave." Lin Yang's eyes were filled with joy. "Ms. Long, please come in."
"Ah."
Long Li and Lin Yang came to the meeting hall.
"I wonder what business Miss Long has here?"
Lin Yang personally poured her a cup of tea with a respectful attitude.
"The Lord of the Netherworld Palace may come to disturb us in the future. I hope that Master Lin will do his best to help."
Long Li didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point, stating his purpose.
Hearing this, Lin Yang was confused, but he didn't ask any more questions.
"Since it is Miss Long's request, this family head will do his best."
"Here are some elixirs, spiritual fruits, and spiritual fluids. They can help Master Lin and Master Lin improve their cultivation?"
Long Li put the things on the table in front of him and raised his hand to take a sip of tea.
Seeing this, Lin Yang was shocked. "Miss Long, these things are too valuable. Can't this family master accept them?"
"Mr. Lin recognizes me as his master, and these things are what he deserves."
"Nan'er, how could he have recognized Miss Long as his master? He is so lucky and blessed by God."
Lin Yang was very excited. He knew that Long Li was an alchemist with unfathomable strength. If it hadn't been for Long Li, they father and son would have died long ago.
"Master Lin, there is no need to do this. These things are just external possessions. As long as they are used on the right people, everything will be worth it."
The implication was very clear. Lin Yang was a smart man and naturally understood the meaning.
"Thank you, Miss Long."
"Now that this matter is over, I still have something else to do."
Long Li stood up, and his figure disappeared as soon as he moved.
Lin Yang reached out to wipe the sweat from his forehead, his heart was moved. It was incredible that he had reached such a level in such a short period of time.