"Just a month ago!"
Xuan Qing sighed and said angrily, "It's a pity that my silly brother was bewitched by Ouyang Fei and went to the Central Region to develop his territory. As a result …"
At this point, Xuan Qing couldn't continue.
After all, not only were the elites of the Black Tortoise Tribe killed by Ouyang Fei, but also his brother, who had grown up with him and was the second most powerful cultivator of the Black Tortoise Tribe!
Seeing Xuan Qing's expression, Lin Xiao frowned and asked in confusion, "Patriarch Xuan Qing, what's going on?"
"It's a long story, and it has something to do with you, Emperor of the Great Spring," Xuan Qing looked up at Lin Xiao and sighed helplessly.
Lin Xiao, "???"
What's going on?
He didn't have any contact with the Black Tortoise Tribe. Except for summoning a Black Tortoise, this was the first time he had come to the Southern Beast Plain. How could it have anything to do with the disappearance of the elites of the Black Tortoise Tribe?
"I'm afraid we have to start from when you, Emperor of the Great Spring, drove away the Raging Dragon Portrait!"
Xuan Qing glanced at Lin Xiao and said slowly, "When the Dragonquake Portrait was forced to leave the Northern Region, he came to the territory of our Black Tortoise Clan before he left and described you as a group of bloodthirsty demons. He said that if we didn't leave with them, we would definitely be annihilated by you if we stayed here!"
"I, Lin Xiao, swear to God that I never had such an intention!"
Lin Xiao hurriedly promised when he heard Xuan Qing's words.
Although he wanted to unify the Northern Region, he was not a murderous person and had never thought of killing the Black Tortoise Tribe. The Raging Dragon Portrait was obviously slandering him!
If he met Ouyang Fei again, he wouldn't let him go!
"Emperor of the Great Spring, I don't know what you're thinking, but the Raging Dragon Portrait is harboring evil intentions!"
Xuan Qing shook his head and said, gnashing his teeth, "It's a pity that my brother was always impulsive and couldn't resist the bewitchment of Ouyang Fei. He left with some masters of the Golden Celestial Stage in our tribe. I couldn't stop them. But after they left, they never came back. I asked around and learned that they were used by Ouyang Fei and died in the Central Region!"
This …
When Lin Xiao heard this, he felt a little helpless.
Although this matter was not directly related to him, if he had not expelled the Dragon-Resonating Diagram, the Dragon-Resonating Diagram would not have taken this path, and the Black Tortoise Clan would not have suffered such a great disaster.
However, judging from Xuan Qing's attitude, he didn't seem to blame him.
Xuan Qing sighed and looked at Lin Xiao. He continued, "I know the Emperor of the Great Quan Dynasty can't be blamed for this. It's just that Ouyang is too evil. But I'm afraid it's difficult for us to deal with him with our strength. We can't take revenge even if we want to!"
After all, Ouyang Fei was a pinnacle Golden Immortal. Even Patriarch Xuan Qing was only a seventh-level Golden Immortal and was no match for him.
Lin Xiao also nodded and comforted him, "Patriarch Xuan Qing, don't be too sad. If you need, I can avenge you!"
"Really?!"
Hearing Lin Xiao's words, Xuan Qing suddenly stood up and looked at Lin Xiao excitedly.
In fact, he was so polite to Lin Xiao because he had a favor to ask of Lin Xiao. He hoped that Lin Xiao could avenge the Black Tortoise Clan one day. However, he didn't expect that before he made such a request, Lin Xiao would say that he would avenge them.
He couldn't believe it.
When Lin Xiao heard this, he just smiled faintly and nodded. He said, "I, Lin Xiao, always keep my words. What's more, the Dragon-Resonating Diagram has ruined my reputation behind my back. I'll get even with them!"
"Thank you, Emperor of the Great Quan Dynasty!"
Xuan Qing nodded and looked up at Lin Xiao. He felt that it was too easy for Lin Xiao to help the Black Tortoise Clan without any reward.
As expected, Lin Xiao shook his head and said with a smile, "Patriarch Xuan Qing, you don't have to be so polite. In fact, I also have something to discuss with you!
Now that the North Region is facing the threat of the Central Region, we must unite and face the outside world together. I hope the Black Tortoise Clan can join us! "
"Oh?"
Xuan Qing immediately understood Lin Xiao's meaning and interrupted Lin Xiao, "Of course, the Black Tortoise Clan is willing to do something for the North Region. However, I have a condition. The Black Tortoise Clan will not leave the Southern Beast Plain, nor will we seek refuge with anyone. This is the pride of our clan. I hope the Great Spring Emperor can agree!"
Lin Xiao was speechless.
"You won't leave the Southern Beast Plain or seek refuge with the Great Spring Empire. What else can you do?"
Xuan Qing was obviously giving him a soft cushion so that he couldn't use his strength.
However, for the sake of the Black Tortoise Clan, Lin Xiao didn't want to attack the Black Tortoise Clan. Therefore, he smiled and asked, "Does Patriarch Xuan Qing understand the general trend of the world?"
"Of course!"
As the Patriarch of a clan, Xuan Qing understood the situation in the North Region. He also understood that the North Region was now under the control of the Great Spring Empire. Therefore, he nodded and said, "Rest assured, the Great Spring Emperor. The Black Tortoise Clan is loyal and will not pose a threat to the Great Spring Empire!"
Lin Xiao's intention for appearing in the Southern Beast Plain was obvious. However, Xuan Qing didn't want to be recognized by the Black Tortoise Clan. He could only deal with Lin Xiao because he knew that he was no match for Lin Xiao's subordinates.
Lin Xiao glanced at Xuan Qing and said with a smile, "I believe that Patriarch Xuan Qing can let the Black Tortoise Clan continue to stay in the Southern Beast Plain and even hand over the entire Southern Beast Plain to the Black Tortoise Clan. However, I have a condition. The Black Tortoise Clan must seek refuge with the Great Spring Empire!"
"This …"
Xuan Qing hesitated when he heard Lin Xiao's words.
In fact, he knew that Lin Xiao was already giving in by doing so. However, it was difficult for him to seek refuge with the Great Spring Empire.
After all, the Black Tortoise Clan had their own pride.
At this moment, the Black Tortoise woke up from its slumber and jumped out of Lin Xiao's arms. It asked in a daze, "Master, where is this? Why are there so many of my clan members?"
"Black Tortoise, you're finally awake!"
Lin Xiao was pleasantly surprised to see the Black Tortoise in his arms wake up. He reached out and pressed its shoulder, asking, "How are you? Do you feel any discomfort?"
"Thanks to Master's elixir, I'm fine now."
The little Black Tortoise shook its head and smiled at Lin Xiao. Then, it looked at Xuan Qing and asked in a daze, "Master, what's going on with my clan members?"
Lin Xiao was about to answer when Xuan Qing suddenly knelt down and said in surprise, "Divine Ancestor, are you really back?"