Xiao Ran frowned. Obviously, he did not expect that the selection competition for the successors of the Xiao family would be so involved that even the big bosses in the cultivation world had already been dispatched, which was really surprising. Xiao Ran's mind was very clear that these big bosses in the cultivation world were all rare strong men, and their comprehensive strength could be super strong men in the world. It is precisely with the support of these big bosses that the cultivation world would shock the forces and powers in the secular world, and make the strong men in the ancient martial arts world dare not attack the cultivation world. However, Xiao Ran knew that these big bosses in the cultivation world would have nothing to do on weekdays, and they would practice in their own sects, constantly improving their cultivation and strength, so as to prove the mystery of the Great Way of Heaven and Earth.

Thus, they will break away from the mortal body as soon as possible and achieve supreme power. They will never participate in things in the secular world. The Xiao family is a top political family, and their power represents more of the forces in the secular world. The cultivation world has regulations and the secular world. Masters in the cultivation world cannot participate in life in the secular world. After all, the cultivation world's masters are too powerful, and their every move will affect the direction of the world, causing huge disasters. As the ruler of the country, he cannot see his country suffering such a devastating blow. Therefore, when the cultivation world wants to interfere in things in the secular world, the power of the entire country will be condensed to fight against the cultivation world.

For these people, these practices in the cultivation world are not much different from those of the invaders. They will never allow their homes to be threatened by the cultivation world. At the same time, the cultivation world is also afraid that the country will condense all its powers. In that case, it will be a headache and trouble for the cultivation world. After all, the cultivation world in the world is not like the cultivation world in ancient times. Anyone can be used to destroy an empire. With the development of the times, the cultivation civilization is becoming increasingly weak and it is difficult to see the glory and achievements of the past. Coupled with the rapid development of science and technology, the power of thermal weapons is becoming increasingly powerful, one is rising and the other is declining, which makes the forces of both sides basically in a balanced state. Therefore, the cultivation world

People are also afraid that once the country is angry, any excessive things will be difficult for them to resist. In order to avoid such a thing, the cultivation world and the country will sign an agreement. Without any necessity, the cultivation world will not interfere with the affairs of the country, and the country will also give the cultivation world many conveniences and resources in many places. For the sake of the overall situation, the senior national leaders have agreed to this proposal from the cultivation world. For a hundred years, the country and the cultivation world have been in peace. No matter how turbulent the country is, the experts in the cultivation world will not participate in the affairs of the country, even the activities of a certain political force in the country. This is a minefield, and no one dares to touch it. Whoever touches it will be unlucky and will pay a heavy price.

It was precisely because of this that Xiao Ran felt strange that the Xiao family was the most influential group among the country's political forces. In theory, there was an agreement between the cultivation world and the country, and the cultivation world could not participate in the secular affairs of the country. However, this time, the masters in the cultivation world ignored the agreement between the state and the cultivation world and actually triggered internal conflicts between the Xiao family. At the same time, they secretly participated in the matter of the Xiao family. This was already a violation of the agreement between the two sides. It seemed that behind the matter would definitely not be as simple as seen on the surface. It was difficult.

Is there any hidden truth behind the Tao? Xiao Ran couldn't think of why. He looked at Xiao Zhe/Old Master Xiao andOld Master Tang for a while, so that his language organization could be more refined, and said lightly: "Grandpa,Old Master Tang, Dad, I remember that there is an agreement between the cultivation world and the country. The cultivation world cannot participate in the secular world of the country, and the country will not participate in the management of the cultivation world. Both sides are like a world of **. It is possible to help each other, but interfere with each other, and things will definitely not be allowed to happen. For a hundred years, no

Regarding how much turmoil and uneasiness arise in the country, the cultivation world has always kept its promise and never participated in the secular world of the country. Why is it so interested in our Xiao family this time that it intervened in the election of our heirs? If the top leaders of the country know it, then the crime of cultivating the agreement and participating in state affairs is confirmed. Is there any hidden truth behind the matter?" The eyebrows were tightly twisted together, and I couldn't figure out what hidden truth behind it. This move in the cultivation world is very anti-essential.

Often, especially at this critical moment, the sudden actions of the cultivation world can easily cause misunderstandings. After several incidents, the nerves of the top leaders of the country are highly tense. Once the cultivation world makes such a decision, the top leaders of the country will react quickly. Although it is a small event, both sides represent powerful forces. If they are not handled properly, if a huge disaster is triggered, no one can stop it. Xiao Ran naturally hopes that he has thought too much, but all signs show that he has not thought too much, but just cannot see through the key.

Mr. Xiao smiled and said lightly: "Xiao Ran, I know what you think. However, this time, the reason why the cultivation world dares to participate in the election of our heirs is because our Xiao family has a close connection with the Shushan Sect. In other words, to a certain extent, the Xiao family is also considered a cultivation family. It is precisely because some bigwigs in the cultivation world dare to participate in our family affairs so blatantly. In that case, even if the senior national leaders ask, they will tell the senior national leaders that the Xiao family is a cultivation family and a member of the cultivation world, so they participate.

In the election of the Xiao family's heirs, it is also a matter of the cultivation world. Even if our Xiao family has a strong influence in the political circle, they are powerless to change this situation. Even if the top leaders of the country know that the cultivation world is making trouble behind it, they have no way to stop it. Moreover, this time, the Shushan Sect is the most serious participant in the cultivation world. Our family has cooperated with the Shushan Sect for many years, and the relationship is very good. However, as the new Shushan Sect leader ascended the throne, the new Shushan Sect forces have mastered the Shushan Sect. In recent years, the relationship between the Shushan Sect and us has shown a deterioration. Some of the Shushan Sect’s

Emerging forces say that we are representatives of the country's top leaders and should not sign any alliance treaty with our Xiao family. This violates the agreement between the cultivation world and the national top leaders. If our Xiao family loses the support of the Shushan Sect, then the power of our Xiao family will inevitably suffer a devastating blow. Many times, other forces dare not treat our Xiao family, because the relationship between our Xiao family and the Shushan Sect is closely linked to the cultivation world. This relationship has caused many people to have many concerns. Once our relationship with the cultivation world is worn out, then next

Our Xiao family will lose a strong backer. The series of evil consequences caused are very serious. What’s ridiculous is that our Xiao family saw the clues and disadvantages of the matter, but there was no way to do it. Alas, it was also the problem with our development strategy goals that made us the result appear now. If we had known it, ten years ago, we should have listened to your father and placed our development center in all aspects of the secular world, rather than in the cultivation world. Ten years ago, we suffered a great loss, so we would have relied more on the cultivation world and the Shushan School in ten years, and we had a mistake!" After saying that, he shook his head with a bitter smile, looking quite helpless.

"If you want to say that this strategic decision was discussed and decided by the Presbyterian of the Xiao family, it was the decision of the entire Xiao family. The responsibility was not the old man alone. At that time, I was the head of the Xiao family, and the main responsibility was still me. I did not analyze the situation clearly, so our family made mistakes in the strategic goals." Xiao Zhe said lightly, "If you want to investigate carefully, then my responsibility is the greatest, I am the head of the family, and all the responsibilities should be borne by me." In a few words, he took all the responsibilities on himself. He was the head of the Xiao family and the decider of all decisions. Regardless of whether this decision was his original intention or not, he had to assume the main responsibility. This is something that no one can change.

Xiao Ran smiled slightly and said, "Who is right and who is wrong is hard to say. Ten years ago, the Xiao family was attacked by the Temple of Death and was greatly damaged in vitality. If it were not for the protection of the power of the cultivation world, the power of the Xiao family at that time would probably be swallowed up by other political forces. Therefore, judging from the actual situation of the Xiao family at that time, this decision was forced to make a helpless decision, but it was also timely. At least, he preserved the century-old foundation of the Xiao family. As for, the decision that made this decision caused today, every decision had its own weaknesses and shortcomings. We cannot just see the weaknesses and ignore the achievements. I think one thing is impossible to achieve.

If you are perfect, then there will naturally be no perfect ending. If you have defects, it is very normal. At this time, it is to pursue the responsibility of the decision-maker, which is nitpicking, picking the bones in the eggs, and having ulterior motives." There was always a faint smile on his face. For things like Xiao Zhe and Mr. Xiao, even if he was under the pressure of reality, he would choose to rely on the big tree in the cultivation world. At least, in the past ten years, the Xiao family has received a relatively relaxed restoration time, which gradually restores the vitality of the Xiao family. In addition, it is also avoided being swallowed by other forces when the Xiao family was seriously injured. Therefore, it is a merit or a demerit, and no one can determine it.

Mr. Tang laughed and said, "Yes, yes, I think Xiao Ran is right. I also participated in the incident ten years ago. I know how serious the huge disaster hit the Xiao family, which can be said to have greatly damaged the vitality of the Xiao family. Moreover, at that time, the Zhao family and the Jiang family were just fighting on the mountain to watch the tigers, and had no intention of helping the Xiao family. At the same time, the two damn families wanted to take the opportunity to make a fuss and want to divide the Xiao family evenly. It can be said that the Xiao family has internal and external troubles and many crises. If it weren't for a strong supporter, the Xiao family would have been able to survive for that period. Oh, who can say that without the strong support of the cultivation world, the Xiao family could support it and stand firm, and then slowly recover its vitality. I'm afraid, no one dares to say that!"

Mr. Xiao smiled and said, "This is all the past. It is irrational and unrealistic to use the past to comment on the current people and things. Well, let's stop with this matter. Xiao Ran, this time, the selection of successors of the Xiao family revealed a strange taste. The Shushan Sect participated too much and too deeply, and they seemed to have some plans. My grandfather Tang and your father discussed here for a long time, and felt that there was only one possibility, that is, the Shushan Sect wanted to completely turn our Xiao family into an affiliated family of the Shushan Sect. In that case, the Shushan Sect would follow the Xiao family and participate in the affairs of the country. If that is true, the Shushan Sect's ambition is really great. The newly-up Shushan Sect forces really know how to plot power!" A cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he didn't care at all.

Xiao Zhe said: "So this time the family heir selection competition is very important. Xiao Ran, I know you will be under great pressure, but this time, you must find a way to become the heir of the family. If our Xiao family is controlled by the emerging forces of the Shushan Sect, then things will be really troublesome. At that time, either our Xiao family is in trouble, or the country will also suffer a huge blow. You must know that the Xiao family, which is controlled by the Shushan Sect, is very powerful, because it is the execution power of the Shushan Sect, and is following the Shushan Sect.

The deployment is on the way. The emerging forces of the Shushan Sect have always wanted to participate in the secular world. They feel that as long as they have the power of the country, they can truly rule the world. Their goal is to restore the cultivation civilization of the ancient times. Therefore, many powerful people in the cultivation world have been deceived by them, thinking that they really want to restore the cultivation civilization of the ancient times, but they did not expect that all this was just a deception method they took to satisfy their selfishness and ambitions. Once they realized it, it was not only the Xiao family, but also the country that was harmed."

Xiao Ran nodded solemnly. He understood what Xiao Ran said. The emerging forces of the Shushan Sect have been particularly active in recent years. Especially soon, after the leader of the emerging forces of the Shushan Sect became the head of the Shushan Sect, their ambitions became even greater, and they wanted to rule the world of cultivation, dominate the entire secular world, and then eliminate the ancient warriors. This plan was very crazy, but the emerging forces of the Shushan Sect were arranged one by one and gradually developed. Their first step was to find a real spokesperson in the secular world. This spokesperson could not have his own will, and the power must be strong. After choosing, they valued the Xiao family and knew that with the influence of the Xiao family, they could definitely do so.

To meet their requirements, therefore, the emerging forces of the Shushan Sect intervened in the selection of the successors of the Xiao family. They just wanted to completely control the Xiao family and drive all those who had close ties with the Shushan Sect before to get out of the Xiao family so that the Xiao family would completely follow the Shushan Sect's intentions. For the senior leaders of the Xiao family, that would never allow happen. Once the Xiao family became a puppet of the Shushan Sect, the hard work of the ancestors of the Xiao family would all be shattered. Now, Xiao Ran felt the real pressure. This pressure came from the expectations of the senior members of the entire family, and also showed that there was a crack in the alliance between the Xiao family and the Shushan Sect.

Xiao Ran smiled bitterly, pondered for a while, nodded, and said, "Grandpa, Mr. Tang, Dad, don't worry, I will never let you down. I will definitely win the successor of the Xiao family." His tone was very firm. He knew that this time, he was not for himself, for the Xiao family, and for the Xiao family not being controlled by the Shushan Sect, and for the peaceful coexistence between the country and the cultivation world. There is no way out, and retreating is an abyss that will never turn over. Only by constantly moving forward can he have a chance to survive. No matter how strong the opponent he faces this time, he will defeat them and truly win this final victory.

After hearing Xiao Ran's firm promise, Mr. Xiao Zhe smiled and nodded. They were very satisfied with Xiao Ran's behavior and knew that what Xiao Ran firmly wanted to do would never change.

"Okay, the rice has been cooked. Have you guys already agreed on the matter? If you guys have agreed on the matter, then it's time to come and have come to have a meal." Shen Aojun said to several people with a smile. He had already prepared the meal with Grandma Liu and Lan Ling and brought it to the table. Seeing Mr. Xiao, Mr. Tang, Xiao Zhe and Xiao Ran discussing the matter, it would be difficult to disturb him. Now, seeing that the matter between them has been almost discussed, he smiled and asked a few people to come to have a meal.

"Okay, I haven't been to Xiao Zhe's house for a long time. I'm so surprised that I missed Aojun's meal. It was very authentic and the taste that suited me the most." Old Master Xiao smiled and stood up first.

"Then the old man will eat more tonight." Shen Aojun said with a smile.

"That's certain, it's necessary." Mr. Xiao was in a good mood, had a big appetite, and suddenly felt hungry. Several people sat on the table, which was naturally a happy dinner. During this period, Mr. Xiao and Xiao Zhe talked to Xiao Ran about the heirs who meet the conditions of the Xiao family. At the same time, he also pointed out the four people who were most threatening to Xiao Ran. These four people can be said to be the most powerful masters of the younger generation of the Xiao family. Mr. Xiao told Xiao Ran that you must be as careful as possible when facing these four people. At the same time, in order to win the best heir, the Presbyterian Council of the Xiao Family decided to win the first place, which is basically the real heir. As long as you don't make a big mistake, then when the time comes, the first place is

The head of the Xiao family. As for the second and third place, it is a foil, or to prevent the first place from getting into trouble, the second and third place can be replaced, and there is no substantial effect. Therefore, Mr. Xiao told Xiao Ran that if he wants to truly obtain the status of heir, he will get the first place this time. Only in this way can he truly grasp the Xiao family and defeat the conspiracy of the Shushan Sect. Xiao Ran listened quietly to Mr. Xiao and kept those people firmly in his heart. Now, his strength has increased greatly and he is full of confidence in himself. If he really has to face those masters, he will not lose to them. Even if they use the magic weapon given to them by the strong cultivator, he will not be afraid.

After a meal, it was already past eight o'clock in the evening. Mr. Xiao and Mr. Tang talked in Xiao Zhe's study for half an hour, and the two stood up and said goodbye. Now, Mr. Xiao voluntarily resigned from the position of the head of the Xiao family. Mr. Tang had all his positions removed by the senior management of the state. The two were considered as Yi Yun Yehe. Xiao Zhe sent Mr. Xiao and Mr. Tang outside the family gate and instructed the bodyguards to protect Mr. Xiao and Mr. Tang to ensure that they must protect the safety of the two. After that, after Mr. Xiao and Mr. Tang left, Xiao Zhe talked with Xiao Ran a few words. Seven days later, the Xiao family was preparing to start the heir selection competition, and told Xiao Ran in detail the details needed to be paid attention to.

After nine o'clock in the evening, Xiao Ran sent Lan Ling back to her home. Lan Ling's parents were still out of town and had not come back. There were only Xu Lei and their grandparents at home. Lan Ling wanted to invite Xiao Ran in to sit in, but Xiao Ran told him that there were too many things recently. After he finished these things, he would accompany her well. Lan Ling knew that Xiao Ran was under great pressure recently, so she nodded obediently and did not pester Xiao Ran, but just asked Xiao Ran to pay attention to his safety. He must first ensure his safety in everything.

Quan. Xiao Ran agreed with a smile. Being cared for by others is sometimes a very exciting thing. Seeing Lan Ling's shy expression, she couldn't help but hug her, and the two of them entangled again. After that, Xiao Ran returned home and saw that Xiao Zhe and Shen Aojun had already returned to their master bedroom to sleep. Xiao Ran smiled and returned to his room. He couldn't sleep for a while, and activated his consciousness to enter the world of spiritual consciousness. At this time, the world of spiritual consciousness, jade pendants, gold pearls, and jade pendants elves live in peace.

"Master, you are here." The jade pendant elf heard the sound and woke up from the state of entering meditation. When she saw that it was Xiao Ran, a bright smile appeared on her face. She hadn't seen Xiao Ran for a long time. Recently, Xiao Ran was busy with other things and forgot to practice. "Master, you haven't practiced for a long time."
Chapter completed!