Martial Arts Escort System: I Got A Maxed Level Divine Technique From The Beginning-Chapter 1293 - 498: Gao Tianqi!_2
Capítulo 1293: Chapter 498: Gao Tianqi!_2
“The next Alliance Hierarch only needs to possess martial arts skills capable of subduing the many elders.
“At the very least, he must be adept at the art of balance.
“To ensure that under the Nanhai Alliance’s sway, everyone can counterbalance each other without causing endless upheavals.
“That’s why the old man told you earlier that the ungrateful girl was who I considered as the next Alliance Hierarch.
“These words are not empty…
“The cunning and talents of that child, with proper nurturing, could surpass even me. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
“Even in martial arts, with another hundred years to pass on all my Inner Strength to her, the Nanhai Alliance might enjoy fifty years of peace.
“But alas… the old man desired too much.
“The old man wanted a unified Nanhai, the old man desired peace under the heavens.
“In the end, things turned against their own course, forcing her to leave with that shameless old man to the end of the world…”
Mentioning Elder Du, Gao Tianqi was gritting his teeth.
Obviously, the years had not softened this deep hatred.
After all, his daughter, as beautiful as a blossoming flower, was taken away by a scoundrel more than a decade her senior.
Whether Gao Tianqi’s recent words were true or not, whether he sincerely regarded Lady Gao as the next Alliance Hierarch to groom.
Even as a father speaking,
He indeed has reasons to be angry.
Even if Su Mo and Elder Du had some shared rotten inclinations, he couldn’t defend the old man upon hearing these words.
The label of abducting an innocent young girl is firmly affixed to Elder Du.
Though it seems the old man accepted it with relish.
Gao Tianqi seated here, having circulated his energy for quite a while, finally calmed down, sighed, and looked at Su Mo:
“Seeing that child again after so many years…
“The old man’s heart harbored a thousand emotions.
“She relayed the words you spoke before leaving to me.
“Whether you believe it or not, the first thing the old man thought at that moment was not to seize the Martial God Key.
“But to be grateful for your act.
“Better a live coward than a dead hero… While she now guards the grave, desolate though it may be.
“It’s better than having this white-haired man send a black-haired one off…”
Yet at this point, Gao Tianqi gave a self-deprecating laugh:
“Having been ruthless all life, now playing the indulgent father in front of Hero Su.
“I suppose it’s just a joke to the Fang Family.
“Leaving aside family matters, let’s talk about the remaining heirs.
“The old man wishes to choose one as the candidate for the next Alliance Hierarch among them.
“Yet unfortunately…
“They are either mediocre, with empty minds.
“Or they learned only my ruthlessness and lacked conscience.
“Ultimately, it’s the bad example I’ve set as a father.
“Hero Su, have you ever wondered?
“Why, despite having so many offspring, I chose Gui Yuan as the Young Alliance Leader? Is there no one more intelligent or suitable among the rest?”
Su Mo nodded slightly.
Gao Guiyuan, as the Young Alliance Leader, indeed seemed lacking.
Though having met just yesterday briefly, his performance last night clearly showed he wasn’t qualified as Young Alliance Leader.
Moreover, who regrets midway through a battle? Where’s the fortitude in that?
This demonstrated his inadequacy for great achievements.
Gao Tianqi merely smiled:
“It’s not that there are no smarter children…
“It’s just that this child has more conscience than his siblings, that’s all.
“He is mediocre, but he realizes his own mediocrity.
“Afraid to endeavor, with his ability, even guarding what’s established might be barely acceptable.
“But the old man has no other choice.
“If any of the others who learned only ruthlessness without a conscience inherit the position.
“The people under Nanhai Alliance would surely suffer greatly.
“And among Nanhai Alliance’s vast reach, no other elder has the stature to command respect and assume this role.
“Choosing the tallest among the dwarfs… it can only be him.
“In the end, it simply fulfills the formality of legitimacy.”
Su Mo observed Gao Tianqi’s expression closely and noticed a mixture of helplessness and solitude.
Furrowing his brows momentarily.
Considering Gao Tianqi’s earlier words, Su Mo had a different perception of this man.
He was ruthless, yet… perhaps also sentimental.
However, this person’s so-called ’emotion’ was only directed in two areas.
In the days of Lady Gao, he bestowed fatherly love to her.
When Lady Gao left with Elder Du, that affection vanished.
Despite many other offspring, they were out of his mind.
All subsequent affections were dedicated solely to the Nanhai Alliance.
Su Mo thought carefully. Since entering Nanhai, it’s within the Nanhai Alliance’s domain that he has roamed.
What he saw indeed reflected prosperity.
The governed people had clothes to wear, food to eat, not a sign of suffering.
Even on the desolate Gupiao Island, the inhabitants could still survive.
There was neither bullying cultivators nor oppression from the Nanhai Alliance.
The existence of this former was precisely due to the protection of the three words Nanhai Alliance.
Even if reluctant to admit, this was certainly Gao Tianqi’s contribution.
“Gui Yuan’s mediocrity makes him unsuitable for great responsibilities.
“The old man’s days are numbered, with uncertain life or death…
“Before dying, something must be done.
“As I’ve said, the old man doesn’t care about the future of the Gao family.
“Even if the entire family is gone, as long as the Nanhai Alliance remains, the old man would be satisfied, for this is his life’s ambition.
“Regardless of ruthlessness or unscrupulous means.
“But at least now, maintaining the Nanhai Alliance’s survival must consider all factors.
“The first point… is the Qi Family!
