The next day, in the family head's study, Sikong Haoxuan handed Sikong Buqun a box of magic cores that he had taken from the seven amethyst pillars. He was ruthless enough to withhold the essence completely, and only split the "garbage" that he had casually passed along with his grandfather 50/50, which made Sikong Buqun's eyes glaze over.

Sikong Buqun caresses one crystal magic core in the box, feeling the pure elements surging around them, "Xuan'er, it seems that this time there is a big harvest, it is really the treasure of the Mima Dynasty, otherwise it is impossible to appear so many superb magic cores."

Although his heart greatly despised his grandfather's greedy expression at this moment, cursing him for his lack of insight, Sikong Haoxuan still accompanied him with a smile, "Yes, the Mima Dynasty deserves to be the number one empire on the continent, a random treasure is so amazing."

Sikong Buqun put away his gaze that was tightly fixed on the magic cores, and sighed slightly, "Just for these magic cores the family lost a Xiao Yue level expert, counting it as a loss, the Borealis Forest is indeed not a good place."

Sikong Haoxuan was a little surprised, "Grandpa, these are extremely high grade magic cores, I'm afraid that the wealth contained within them can buy half of the family. If these magic cores were to be crafted into weapons or staffs, their value would be even more astonishing, how could they not be comparable to a Dawn Moon ranked expert?"

Sikong Buqun's eyes glared, "What do you know, do you know how long and hard it takes for a clan to cultivate a Dawn Moon ranked expert, and how much financial resources it costs? What's even more difficult is the loyalty to the clan, which can't be bought with wealth. At the Dawn Moon rank, one's heart has long since sublimated to a very high realm, and one prefers to do things as they please, and it's hard to be loyal to one's person or clan."

Sikong Buqun sat down in the chair next to him with some confusion between his eyes, "It's just strange that Thorpe and the others don't seem to be particularly saddened by Sibu's death. They were in the same squad since they were young, how many years of bonding, how many times they were born and died, it's a bit counterintuitive."

Sikong Haoxuan smiled bitterly in his heart when he heard his grandfather's self-talk, "A puppet is a puppet, although they possess independent intelligence, they lack the most important thing compared to sorcerer slaves and sorcerer servants, which is spirituality."

At the same time that Sikong Haoxuan and his grandfather were dividing the spoils, within the lavish living room of Grand Prince Valle's royal residence. Sikong Wuyou was drinking mulled wine with Valle.

Val Lie twirled his wine cup with a hint of doubt in his tone, "Wu me, your brother really found the treasure of the Mima Dynasty?"

Sikong Wuyi swallowed the wine in his cup in one gulp, "I don't know what kind of luck that kid had, that he was able to travel through the Borealis Forest and really look for the treasure."

Valle's words had a meaning to them, "This time, Lord Duke and your mother must have valued your youngest brother even more."

Sikong Wuyi let out a "humph", "What's the use of just grandfather and mother favoring him, the Elder's Court is very dissatisfied with him."

"Oh really?" Valle had some interest.

Sikong Wuyi hatefully said, "What the Elder Pavilion is most dissatisfied with is still that he keeps his cultivation method a secret, he thinks that he's so smart that he's able to hide it from all the people. He doesn't think that the Southern Star and the four Beastmen who followed him have gotten such a rapid increase in strength after just how long, does he think that the people in the Elder Pavilion are all blind? I also don't know what method he used, this is too unbelievable."

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Raising his hand, he took another glass of wine into his stomach, "This time, it's better, tossing a Xiao Yue level expert in the Elder's Pavilion to death just to get back some magic cores, the Elder's Pavilion is even more dissatisfied with him. The most detestable thing is that he refused to disclose his cultivation method, otherwise my 'Pride Fighting Spirit' could possibly break through to the sixth layer."

Lourdes, who was standing next to Valle, gave a smile, "Commander Without Me, you don't have to be presumptuous. Your brother keeping his cultivation secret is a blessing rather than a curse for you."

Sikong Wuyi looked up at this close confidant beside the Grand Prince, "Oh, what does Lord Earl say about that?"

"Commander Wuyi, think about it, right now, the reason why Sikong Haoxuan is favored by Lord Duke and your mother is purely by virtue of emotions. And emotions are the most unreliable thing in this world, and the position of the Sikong family head is not something that can be ascended by virtue of emotions."

With some interest, Sikong Wuwei said, "Continue."

Lourdes smiled faintly and continued, "Let's look at you again, at such a young age, you have cultivated the 'Ao Shi Dou Qi' to the fifth layer, and you have been in the army for three years with outstanding achievements, and now you are the commander of the Imperial Palace Guards. These are all tangible feats that are incomparable to that half-grown boy of your brother's. But if he hands over some special cultivation method that will benefit the entire family, then are your feats still comparable to his? That's why it's a blessing rather than a curse for you that he's hidden."

Sikong Wuyi's eyes lit up as he got up and bowed to the two, "Thanks to Your Highness's good wine and Lord Lourdes's enlightenment, I am now much more comfortable in my heart. I still have some official business to attend to, so I will take my leave."

Valle patted Sikong Wuyi's shoulder, "Wuyi, in the future, if you have any more worries, just come to my place. This king has nothing else, but he definitely has enough wine."

Looking at the back of Sikong Wuyou who walked out of the mansion, Valle said, "Lourdes, what do you think of Sikong Wuyou?"

Lourdes revealed a disdainful look, "Too much jealousy, too obsessed with the position of family head. I fear that he will become a scourge to their family."

Valeri laughed, "If his jealousy was not strong, how would I be able to secure such an important figure of the Sikong family."

Lourdes nodded his head in agreement, "The Sikong family has never been an ironclad family, no one has ever been able to penetrate into their family's inner circle, and although they are now supporting your highness, having such a person will be even more reassuring."

Valerie looked away from the palace, "It seems like we need to give him a hand, it would be even more perfect if he could ascend to the head of the family soon."

Lourdes pondered briefly, "Sikong Mochun has been his elder brother's follower since he was a child, and his feelings are very good, although he is a genius, he is also a person who is swayed by his emotions. The one who is most imperceptible is Sikong Haoxuan, the Mima Treasure is actually just some extreme grade magic cores, this is simply impossible. Either the treasure is simply fake, and the magic cores are just the Sikong family giving themselves face, or this treasure is staggeringly huge."

A glint of essence flashed in Valle's eyes, "Then let's remove this obstacle for Sikong Wuyi first, and see what treasures he has brought out from the Borealis Forest... Divine artifacts? Lord Lokdes, what good idea do you have?"

Lourdes stroked and molded his three inch long beard, "Your Highness, think about it, Duke Buqun has a deep hatred for what ......"

"Good way, just how to let Sikong Haoxuan into the set, he these years but rarely out of the door of the house, and his age can?"

Lourdes smiled wryly, "How do you know if you don't try? If there is anyone else around him that we can utilize right now, it is none other than Sikong Xiao Yue."

Valerie was very satisfied with Lourdes' analysis and smiled broadly, "Good, then let's elaborate a little tiny show for Lord Bu Qun to see. Now let's go meet the secret messenger of the Sark Empire who has been hanging out for a few days and see what good news he will bring us."