177: Xu Wei Xiong Xiaozhong: The entire Xu family must be killed! (

Chapter 176: Xu Weibear Pledges Allegiance: "I Will Slaughter the Entire Xu Family!" (13)

Xu Weibear’s family was brutally murdered by Chen Zhibao, so it could be said that her family was destroyed because of Northern Liang.

However, in the original work, Xu Weibear was determined to join the Northern Liang faction and was even trained as a loyal guard for Xu Fengnian.

She cast aside all national and familial hatred, becoming a thorough younger brother-obsessed sister.

All her life's value and faith were centered on her younger brother, Xu Fengnian.

Later, after she was severely injured by Chen Zhibao, her motivation to live was still Xu Fengnian.

When Li Chang'an read the original work, he found it utterly incomprehensible.

The main reason was the Protagonist Halo above Xu Fengnian's head.

This Halo caused many people who should have hated Northern Liang and the Xu family to join the Northern Liang faction.

In this world, such a Halo is essentially being blessed with Luck.

Li Chang'an came to this world to collect Luck.

Without the blessing of Luck, the Xu family's enemies would still be enemies; it was impossible for them to inexplicably become sycophants of the Xu family.

Just like the Xu Weibear before him, the first time Li Chang'an saw her, he discovered the Esoteric Buddhism Karmic Obstruction on her.

The powerful positive Qi is what is called Luck.

Negative Qi is called Karmic Obstruction in Buddhism, Demonic Obstruction in Daoism, and Evil Obstruction in Confucianism.

Li Chang'an had Cultivated Esoteric Buddhism Cultivation Technique for more than ten years, and he was better at identifying and controlling Esoteric Buddhism Qi than ordinary Esoteric Buddhism masters.

Xu Weibear had a strong Karmic Obstruction of forbearance on her, and forbearance is one of the Six Perfections of Esoteric Buddhism.

The Six Perfections of Esoteric Buddhism are generosity, morality, forbearance, diligence, meditation, and Prajna!

These Six Perfections are the content of the fourth to ninth layers of Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill Cultivation, and Li Chang'an was naturally very familiar with them.

The Six Perfections are six methods of controlling Qi. Positive forbearance Qi refers to enduring slander and insult while maintaining a firm Dao Heart.

However, some Esoteric Buddhism Schools can impose negative forbearance Qi on people, which is the Karmic Obstruction of forbearance.

The effect of this Karmic Obstruction is to push forbearance to the extreme. It can make a person feel no resentment or anger towards any hatred, transforming forbearance into forgiveness, and finding peace in their heart.

After Xu Weibear was subjected to the Karmic Obstruction of forbearance, she was able to emotionally transform the deepest national and familial hatred into forgiveness through forbearance, finding peace in her heart.

Therefore, she was so utterly devoted to the Xu family and did so with a clear conscience.

In the Jianghu folk, this method of imposing Karmic Obstruction to manipulate emotions is commonly known as Esoteric Buddhism Heart Sealing Technique, similar to later psychological hypnosis and thought imprinting.

White-Robed Guanyin, the Red Sect leader of the Western Regions Esoteric Buddhism, had always wanted to win over Northern Liang to help her contend for power with the White Sect and Yellow Sect.

Therefore, her Disciple, Reverend Longshou, was a frequent guest at the Northern Liang Royal Mansion.

Li Chang'an had reason to suspect that this Esoteric Buddhism master played an important role in Li Yishan's process of training Northern Liang loyal guards.

If the Karmic Obstruction of forbearance was lifted, Xu Weibear would become a vanguard against Northern Liang.

In the original work, she was as obedient to the Xu family as she would be hateful towards them after the Karmic Obstruction was removed.

Li Chang'an wanted Xu Weibear to slaughter the Xu family, abuse Xu Fengnian, and make Northern Liang suffer the consequences of its own actions.

After Xu Weibear witnessed the tragic deaths of her family members in childhood, she suffered a powerful shock, generating intense and deep-seated hatred.

Then, Reverend Longshou imposed the Karmic Obstruction of forbearance on her, manipulating her inner emotions and suppressing Xu Weibear's national and familial hatred.

Now that Xu Weibear saw so many people being dragged to death, her spirit was greatly stimulated, making it the best time to remove the Karmic Obstruction.

At this moment, the ground beneath the city wall was stained red, and the Yong Province cavalry were still dragging Northern Liang soldiers at a gallop.

Xu Weibear's screams almost drowned out the shouts beneath the city gate.

At this moment, her mind was completely blank, and her emotions were utterly out of control.

Li Chang'an used Dragon Grasping Skill, casually pointing out several streams of Internal Energy and injecting them into Xu Weibear's body according to the methods of Esoteric Buddhism.

Subsequently, the negative Qi on Xu Weibear's body slowly began to dissipate, and the Karmic Obstruction of forbearance was gradually removed.

“Mother, sister...”

Xu Weibear's consciousness gradually cleared, and her emotions underwent earth-shattering changes.

The tragic deaths of her mother and sister were no longer an unperturbed memory but a blood feud!

The seemingly simple-minded Xu Xiao was no longer a kind father but a mortal enemy!

She now fully understood the suggestions she had received during her loyal guard training.

She had been acknowledging her enemy as her father, wholeheartedly treating her foes as family!

Her expression gradually turned cold, and killing intent surged in her heart.

“Northern Liang... is not home!”

“I am the daughter of the Military Saint Ye Baikui! Not some Northern Liang Princess!”

“Chen Zhibao! Li Yishan! Xu Xiao!”

“Killing, and also destroying the heart!”

Then, she slowly turned to Li Chang'an.

She could, of course, understand that her emotional transformation was Li Chang'an's doing.

Xu Weibear knelt before Li Chang'an, respectfully bowing in gratitude.

“Thank you, Your Highness King of Tang, for removing the Heart Sealing Technique.”

Li Chang'an said indifferently, “Ye Baikui was a renowned general, a true hero.”

“This King truly did not wish to see him without an heir.”

Now, thinking of her father and mother, Xu Weibear was almost ashamed to death.

She had acknowledged her enemy as her father, treating her foe as family; wouldn't her father then be without an heir?

“Weixiong... regrets her past actions, and is filled with shame.”

Xu Weibear’s emotional value soared to sixty, indicating that the Karmic Obstruction had been completely removed.

“Xu Weibear, you have now been reborn. Do you not wish to change your name?”

Xu Weibear gritted her teeth and said, “I have shamed my parents. If I do not slaughter the entire Xu family, what face do I have to revert to my original surname?”

“I will keep this name to constantly remind myself to seek revenge!”

Li Chang'an said, “You can call yourself whatever you like. What do you plan to do next?”

Xu Weibear said firmly, “I will never rest until Northern Liang is destroyed!”

“Your Highness dared to severely injure Chu Lushan and pull the tiger's whiskers of Xu Xiao. Weixiong is utterly impressed.”

“Furthermore, Your Highness has given Weixiong a new lease on life. Weixiong is willing to serve Your Highness King of Tang with the loyalty of a dog and horse!”

Li Chang'an said, “This King does not accept useless people.”

“I do not yet know your capabilities, so for now, you shall be a maid in the Royal Mansion.”

Xu Weibear knew her situation. Although her emotions had completely transformed, she even felt like a different person.

However, to outsiders, she was still the Second Princess of Northern Liang.

Moreover, she was Li Chang'an's captive.

The transition from Princess to maid was still somewhat abrupt for her.

But she always felt that Li Chang'an's tone and demeanor did not at all resemble a sixteen-year-old youth.

That composed demeanor and the pressure in his every move were no less than Xu Xiao's.

The command issued by Li Chang'an made her feel almost unable to refuse.

“Thank you, Your Highness, for taking me in. Your servant obeys.”

The Northern Liang delegation that came to break off the engagement had their Princess detained by Li Chang'an.

Chu Lushan was locked in a Brothel, forced to listen to the sounds from the next room every night, and all other soldiers were dragged to death by warhorses.

Li Chang'an had done all he could; the rest would depend on the reactions of the Li Yang Dynasty and Northern Liang.

In the following days, Xu Weibear became Li Chang'an's personal maid.

Xu Weibear was responsible for warming the bed, massaging his shoulders, and kneading his legs.

Although she was very unaccustomed to it at first, she gradually adapted as she continued to do it.

After all, she was now without family, and there was nowhere for her to go in the world.

Li Yang and Northern Liang were both her enemies, and Li Chang'an was a descendant of the Eight Kingdoms of the Spring and Autumn Period, so they were somewhat in the same boat.

Moreover, Xu Weibear gradually discovered that Li Chang'an was far from simple.

This Your Highness King of Tang clearly possessed powerful underground forces.

If she wanted to seek revenge on Northern Liang, she couldn't do it on her own, and Li Chang'an was a very good refuge.

Tai'an City.

What happened in Yong Province was no small matter for the Li Yang Dynasty either.

Xu Xiao was so formidable that no one in the court dared to offend him.

The one discussing this matter with the new Emperor Zhao Chun was the Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial, Han Shengxuan.

High-ranking eunuchs in the Li Yang Dynasty were called Diaosi, and this Han Diaosi, Human Cat's nickname was "Human Cat."

The three Devil Heads of the Li Yang Dynasty were Xu the Butcher, Han Renmao, and Huang Sanjia!

Han Shengxuan was known as the number one Zhi Xuan Realm master in the world, capable of even killing a Heavenly Elephant with Zhi Xuan.

“Your Majesty, this matter has caused a great stir, and the ministers have three views.”

“The first is that Li Chang'an, the remnant of the former Southern Tang, overstepped his authority in handling local government affairs, and this is an opportune moment to revoke his fiefdom.”

The Emperor said disapprovingly, “Those of this faction are either Xu Xiao's cronies or bookworms!”

Han Diaosi, Human Cat continued, “The second view is to sit back and watch the tigers fight, hoping that Xu Xiao gets enraged and kills Li Chang'an!”

“The third view is that this is an excellent opportunity to weaken and control Northern Liang!”

“Your Majesty can reward Li Chang'an, encourage him to contend with Northern Liang, and let the King of Tang be Your Majesty's blade!”

After the Emperor finished asking about the ministers' reports, he did not ask Han Diaosi, Human Cat for advice on how to make a decision.

Han Diaosi, Human Cat was merely his powerful tool, not his capable assistant.

Half an hour later, Imperial Tutor Yuan Benxi was summoned to the palace.

It was precisely because of Yuan Benxi's strong support that Zhao Chun was able to inherit the throne.

Therefore, after his ascension, the Emperor held Imperial Tutor Yuan Benxi in exceptionally high regard.

Upon seeing Yuan Benxi, Zhao Chun said resentfully, “Teacher, has this Li Chang'an been biding his time all along?”

“When I first heard this news, I truly wanted to revoke his fiefdom and kill him.”

Yuan Benxi smiled slightly, “Li Chang'an is not biding his time, but striving for survival in a desperate situation.”

“If he doesn't want to have his fiefdom revoked by Your Majesty, standing against Northern Liang is a risky move, but it is also almost his only viable option.”

Zhao Chun said worriedly, “I intend to grant Li Chang'an some power and let him contend with Xu Xiao.”

“But I still have some doubts; Li Chang'an is, after all, a remnant of the former Southern Tang.”

Yuan Benxi said, “It was my idea to let Li Chang'an inherit the royal title back then.”

“Yong Province is a battleground. Even if Li Chang'an has some capability, he cannot restore his kingdom.”

Zhao Chun gave a wry smile and said, “I'm just afraid of a one-in-a-million chance, that we might raise another Xu Xiao, and he becomes too powerful to control.”

Yuan Benxi slowly analyzed, “The Li Yang Dynasty is strong in troops and horses, and has no fear of mere remnants of the Eight Kingdoms.”

“What we truly worry about is the dispersion of power and vassal kings holding heavy military authority.”

“If Li Chang'an truly grows too powerful, then let the vassal kings suppress the rebellion, and let them both suffer heavy losses!”

“Regardless of the outcome, wouldn't the goal of weakening the vassal kings be achieved?”

Hearing Yuan Benxi's words, Zhao Chun's last trace of doubt was completely dispelled!

It sounded like a win-win situation!

Generously rewarding Li Chang'an would bring a hundred benefits and no harm!

“Thanks to Teacher's guidance.”

Yuan Benxi said solemnly, “Li Chang'an is not to be feared; the King of Northern Liang and the six other vassal kings of the same clan are the real hidden danger!”

Zhao Chun nodded repeatedly, and his ideas immediately became lively.

“Then grant Li Chang'an rewards befitting a small kingdom!”

“Also... the hornet's nest of Qingcheng Mountain, no one dares to stir it.”

“Let Li Chang'an go. Whether it's the King of Tang or Prince Qingcheng who dies, we can begin formal revocation of fiefdoms!”

“Prince Qingcheng has also been rather ambiguous with Northern Liang these past years. If he truly leans towards Northern Liang, then his life is also at an end!”

Yuan Benxi smiled slightly, “Driving a tiger to swallow a wolf, Your Majesty's insight is profound!”

The current Li Yang Dynasty had dispersed power, with many regions acting independently.

In the original timeline, the Li Yang Dynasty had even allowed Western Chu to restore its kingdom.

Then, the court mobilized the forces of vassal kings and local military generals to suppress the rebellion.

What seemed like an absurd plan actually achieved the effect of strengthening the trunk and weakening the branches.

Li Chang'an, with his foresight, knew the nature and weaknesses of the Li Yang Dynasty.

He knew that this Dynasty, in order to unify power, would definitely support him against Northern Liang.

Yuan Benxi also said, “Your Majesty, since Chu Lushan has fallen into the hands of the court, he must not be released.”

“You can send a trustworthy person to Yong Province to secretly negotiate terms with Xu Xiao.”

“If Xu Xiao is willing to permanently relinquish the hereditary succession of the King of Northern Liang, then Chu Lushan can be returned to Northern Liang...”

After Yuan Benxi finished speaking, the two looked at each other and smiled, revealing a conspiratorial grin.

Northern Liang, Qingliang Mountain Royal Mansion.

King of Northern Liang Xu Xiao was playing chess with Li Yishan, his face dark.

“Yishan, I never imagined that someone would dare to pull my tiger's whiskers!”

“A mere titular King, he actually dared to castrate my adopted son! And forcibly detain my daughter!”

“Does he really think I, Old Xu, can't lift a saber anymore?!”

Li Yishan was actually also very surprised; the development of this matter completely exceeded his and Xu Xiao's expectations.

He spent his days in Listening to the Tide Pavilion, analyzing the world's situation. Northern Liang's spies were spread throughout the world, and intelligence was very well-informed.

He truly hadn't expected that Li Chang'an would manage to evade Northern Liang's surveillance, not only achieving Minor Achievement in martial arts but also controlling the Yong Province Prefect.

“What does Your Highness plan to do?”

Xu Xiao would not send troops; he hadn't even raised an army for Wu Su back then.

Now, Chu Lushan certainly wouldn't cause Xu Xiao to rebel.

“Li Chang'an wants to be the blade the imperial court hangs over Northern Liang's head.”

Li Yishan slowly nodded and said, “He is seeking life in a desperate situation, and he truly might find a glimmer of hope.”

“Furthermore, the Second Princess... I'm afraid she will never return.”

“Li Chang'an, whether intentionally or unintentionally, actually broke the loyal guard's Heart Sealing Technique!”

Xu Weibear was exceptionally talented, which was why Xu Xiao spared her life.

In Xu Xiao's plan, once Xu Weibear was tempered, she would be a sharp blade in Xu Fengnian's hand!

But the blade was half-tempered and then broken by Li Chang'an.

“This Li Chang'an truly deserves to be cut into a thousand pieces!”

A cold glint flashed in Li Yishan's eyes, and his expression became grim.

“Your Highness, Xu Weibear will be a great enemy to Northern Liang!”

“She must die!”

Xu Weibear and Northern Liang were mortal enemies, and she would definitely seek revenge on Northern Liang in the future.

Xu Xiao, who had lived a life of slaughter, knew that what could not be used by him must be rooted out!

“You arrange for someone to kill Li Chang'an and Xu Weibear as soon as possible. As for Chu Lushan, let's wait and see the court's attitude.”

Li Yishan slowly nodded and said, “Your Highness is wise.”

“Li Chang'an detained Xu Weibear and castrated Luqiuer. The Young Master must be very angry.”

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiao's face immediately filled with a smile.

“That's right! That brat, wouldn't he be absolutely furious?!”

“Oh my! Oh my!”

“Thinking about that, I'm not so angry anymore!”