Even though the old man in the black robe possessed imnse abilities, he could not have imagined the thoughts lurking beneath Xu Fan's calm exterior.
Gazing at Xu Fan, who remained composed and at ease, the old man in the black robe eventually gave up on probing further and sighed softly, "Since Mr. Xu seeks to know certain things, the Dark Council is naturally willing to clear up any confusion for you, sir."
"Xia Hengzhou, selected by the Hidden chanism Pavilion twenty years ago, beca a mber of the Hidden chanism Pavilion and was responsible for all intelligence of the Western World on Earth. The mbers of the Hidden chanism Pavilion have a special status and do not involve themselves in conflicts, and though their individual power is usually low, they hold trendous value in intelligence. If anyone were to kill a mber of the Hidden chanism Pavilion, various factions would typically band together to retaliate, so no one dares to easily provoke the Pavilion mbers."
"Not good at fighting? How many ancient emperors were great fighters? The four Immortal Emperors probably don't want to provoke the Hidden chanism Pavilion simply because they fear pushing it to the opposite side!" Xu Fan thought silently, yet he wore a look of realization on his face.
"Could the Speaker describe this Hidden chanism Pavilion in detail for ?"
The old man in the black robe nodded without suspicion and casually relayed so relatively non-secret information, "The Hidden chanism Pavilion was founded by a generation of Saints, whose cultivation level was also of the Immortal Emperor Level, but who did not like to engage in conflicts and was instead uniquely obsessed with gathering information and analyzing situations."
"It's said that when this Saint was born, he had the exceptional ability to rember everything and was known as the Scholar of Many Answers. Later, during a great upheaval in his place of birth when two heroes contended, one strong and one weak, the Scholar of Many Answers joined the weaker side, beca a strategist, and assisted this weaker entity to sweep away all obstacles like autumn leaves in the wind."
"Later, the Scholar of Many Answers was revered as the State Preceptor and by a stroke of chance embarked on the path of cultivation, progressing smoothly to the Yao Immortal Realm. His prodigious talent was so awe-inspiring that even the four Immortal Emperors could only admire from afar. Henceforth, the Scholar of Many Answers was venerated as the Saint of Many Answers, standing alone with a unique reputation. Even the four Immortal Emperors would not lightly provoke him."
Even Xu Fan, upon hearing the legend of the Hidden chanism Pavilion's founder, couldn't help but marvel at such a genius while feeling a deep sense of apprehension within.
Such a genius could never remain obscure, either because they disdain competing with the four Immortal Emperors, having greater ambitions, or they already have grand sches brewing silently from behind!
Of course, the other party was already a figure at the Immortal Emperor Level, far beyond Xu Fan's reach, and even if Xu Fan used all his energy, he couldn't harm him in the slightest. However, dealing with Xia Hengzhou under the Saint of Many Answers was not difficult for Xu Fan.
"Why did such an extraordinary Hidden chanism Pavilion select Xia Hengzhou?" Xu Fan asked, though not aiming this inquiry at Xia Hengzhou, understanding he was his father-in-law, but simply wanting to learn more about the Pavilion.
Intuition told Xu Fan that the Hidden chanism Pavilion would undoubtedly be a major adversary in his future!
"Haha, the Pavilion Master, the Saint of Many Answers, has always acted unpredictably, hence the title of a Saint," the old man in the black robe explained to Xu Fan with a smile, "However, most mbers of the Hidden chanism Pavilion share a common trait, which is possessing exceptional abilities that were previously overlooked, only to shine brightly after joining, withstanding formidable challenges seamlessly."
Xu Fan already knew his father-in-law was not simple, yet he hadn't expected the Speaker of the prestigious Dark Council to hold him in such high esteem.
Simultaneously, Xu Fan grew increasingly astounded by the flawless sches of the Hidden chanism Pavilion!
Twenty years ago, Xia Hengzhou was an understated, extrely low-profile cultivator in Huaxia, yet was singled out from the vast sea of humanity by the Hidden chanism Pavilion! The horror of the Hidden chanism Pavilion was beyond words!
He needed to cause so trouble for the Pavilion!
Otherwise, with the millennial opportunity approaching, a huge upheaval might occur!
Even though his strength on Earth was still reasonable, compared to the Immortal Emperors, he was way too weak! Ti was short and could not endure turmoil!
With a turn of thoughts, Xu Fan already had an idea, lowering his voice to ask mysteriously, "With the millennium opportunity imminent, does the Hidden chanism Pavilion, as a force, have the qualification to enter the Sealed Land?"
Hearing Xu Fan's question left the old man in the black robe shocked, "How do you know... Truth be told, a thousand years ago, the Hidden chanism Pavilion exchanged intelligence for the four Immortal Emperors to gain qualification for the millennium opportunity to enter the Sealed Land. For you to bring this up suddenly, could it be that sothing... is amiss?"
Xu Fan waved his hands with a smile, "Nothing's amiss, absolutely not, just curious, just curious."
The old man in the black robe narrowed his eyes slightly.
This ti, however, the old man in the black robe was not pressuring Xu Fan, but considering the pros and cons intricately and thinking that he must report this matter to the previous generation.
If Xia Hengzhou were present, he probably would have already pointed at Xu Fan and cursed, saying, "For heaven's sake, I'm your father-in-law, how dare you sell off in the blink of an eye!"
The gaze the old man in the black robe cast towards Xu Fan was filled with cautious fear as well, clearly a young man, yet craftier than a fox, effortlessly holding the reins of conversation.
The old man in the black robe didn't like the feeling of being led by the nose and tried to regain control, narrowing his eyes slightly, "Regarding intelligence on the Hidden chanism Pavilion and Xia Hengzhou, I've not held back. Where's your sincerity, sir?"
Xu Fan feigned confusion, "We have an ancient saying in Huaxia, 'A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.' I've already seated myself in the heart of your Dark Council, and with one word from the Speaker, the Dukes could tear to shreds. If the Speaker still finds my sincerity lacking, I can only invite the Speaker to visit Huaxia to discuss."
The old man in the black robe was furious enough to want to tear Xu Fan apart, threatening him on his own turf, utterly unacceptable!
Yet, in the end, the old man in the black robe suppressed his anger, begrudgingly speaking, "Previously, sir ntioned that with the intelligence on Xia Hengzhou, you would divulge information on Senior Li Long. But now, why go back on your word?"
Senior Li Long? Could it be the Black Dragon?
Xu Fan blinked, "The Speaker ntioned before wanting to show a good show, the tea's already cold, where is the show?"
The old man in the black robe desperately wanted to lash out and crush Xu Fan with a single slap, but remained restrained by fear, glared at Xu Fan, and slapped his hands together in a fit of grinning rage.
Clearly, the old man in the black robe held a high prestige in the Dark Council, as the crowd quickly quieted down upon seeing him.
The old man in the black robe spoke with a calm voice that didn't betray his emotions but carried the weight of long-held authority, "There's an old saying in Huaxia, 'Isn't it delightful to have friends co from afar?' This sentint resonates with . Mr. Xu, having traveled thousands of miles to visit, should have so entertainnt! Besides, how can there be a Blood Banquet without blood?"
"I have a servant nad Jiang Quan, with exceptional talent, having reached the Zhiwei Realm despite his youth. Is there anyone willing to challenge him to entertain the gentleman?"
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