Chapter 2305: Bribing Hearts

Chapter 2305 Buying Hearts
Tiezhu understood, his eyes shining, "Yes, Lord Xiao!"
"Thank you, Lord Xiao, for your generosity."
不过是一些番薯和一些调料罢了，这哪里就谈得上厚爱二字了？
对萧权而言，不过是举手之劳而已，铁柱却这般感动，所以说，只要有心，收买人心还是很容易的。
萧权淡淡道：“这话言重了，我来昆仑山，还得劳烦你们照顾，也没有什么可以回报的，就只有这些不值钱的东西，略表一下心意罢了。”
Directly giving money is too tacky, and they dare not accept it.
这吃的就不一样，民以食为天，就连诛神印这种高冷的神印，都抵挡不了美食的诱惑，凡夫俗子就更不能抵挡了。
Using food as a bribe is the most straightforward and effective method.
This idea of Xiao Quan was inspired by the Seal of Divine Punishment.
Indeed, it works every time.
Xiao Quan said, "Go and collect the seasonings."
闻言，铁柱便走进了房间，把桌子上的调料都收了起来。
就在这时，去炭和炉子的人回来了，按照萧权的吩咐，也装了半炉子灰。
铁柱立马道：“萧大人您先歇着，这些事让小的们来就行。”
Xiao Quan is an esteemed guest. These tasks should not be done by Xiao Quan.
闻言，萧权也不跟铁柱抢活干，他淡淡道：“行，那接下来就交给你们了。”
如何做，萧权已经告诉过他们了，这烤番薯本来也不是很有技术性，再容易不过了。
临关门前，萧权叮嘱道：“大概半柱香时间可以翻出来看看，软了就可以吃了。”
"Or, in other words, you can also take a look by smelling the fragrance."
Iron Pillar smiled and said, "Alright, Lord Xiao, rest assured."
In this courtyard, everyone is happy and harmonious.
Completely contrary to what the elder had envisioned.
这院子里的人，说白了就是长老安排过来盯着萧权一举一动的，如今却跟萧权打闹在一起，莫不是他们已经被萧权给收买了？
在这个院子的墙边上，有一个只有手指大的洞，通过这个洞，可以看到院子里发生了什么事。
Although you can't see the whole picture, you can get a general idea of what is happening.
由于大意，萧权和下人们都不知，此时就有一个人通过这个洞，监视院子里的情况。
This person was a spy sent by the elders.
不过隔得远，他们之间说了什么话，探子听不清楚。但他实在是好奇，萧权为何要带番薯来这里？
Why do these subordinates seem to be working together with Xiao Quan?
如此一来，长老派给他们的任务，他们岂不是都抛诸脑后，被萧权收买了？
No, he must report this situation to the elders.
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Meanwhile, the elders had started preparing for the evening banquet.
To be more precise, they were making requests to the palace staff.
探子找到他们的时候，他们已经把要事交代完，进了议事殿坐着商议事情。
现在让他们头疼的是，还没有青龙的下落。
七星道：“或许，太子殿下就是萧权救走的。”
萧权此人向来诡计多端，他初来乍到，怎么可能没有提防之心，下人给他的安神汤，说喝就喝了下去？
With the Anshen Soup that has been drugged, it can be detected simply by using a silver needle to test it.
Therefore, Qixing suspected that Xiao Quan never drank the Anshen Soup.
而是借安神汤混淆他们的视听，然后借此机会偷偷溜出去，把青龙给救走了。
另两位长老也不是没有这么怀疑过，但他们都已经很及时地赶往萧权住的那个院子了，他们去的时候，萧权确确实实在房间里，而且那两个下人还说，亲眼看着萧权把安神汤喝光的。
This can't be faked.
Could it be...?
Has Xiao Quan taken the antidote beforehand?
The Seven Star's eyes narrowed and he said, "We can't rule out that possibility."
但怀疑归怀疑，他们当时没有搜出什么来，也没有发现任何蛛丝马迹，现在更不可能能找到。
Unless Xiao Quan personally admits it.
But if he did it, he is unlikely to admit it himself.
This is really tricky.
可让他们疑惑不已的是，萧权人在昆仑山，若是他解救的青龙，那青龙会去了哪里？
Why did they search for Qinglong for so long and still not find it?
长松不由提了一个疑问：“会不会此事根本跟萧权无关？”
换句话说，萧权在这种时候把青龙救出去，那目的一定是让青龙陪在他身边，带他熟悉昆仑山，带他去采矿。
可萧权听了长老说青龙闭关修炼后，便再没有提过青龙，就连去采矿，也是叫长老帮忙安排人带他去的。
If Qinglong was saved by him, why would he need to go through all this trouble?
以萧权的诡计，他如果救了青龙出来，那就一定会有千万种理由把青龙搬到明面上来。
Once he does this, the elders will not be able to stop him.
所以，长松认为，青龙的失踪也许跟萧权无关，让他失踪的另有他人。
他这么说，似乎也解释得过去，另外两位长老觉得他说的也有几分道理。
但是谁有这么大的能耐，能在他们的眼皮子底下，神不知鬼不觉地把青龙带走？
The three of them exchanged glances and all thought of the same person.
That is their ancestors - the Sword Sect.
就在此时，探子站在门外，恭敬道：“长老，属下有情况回报。”
长老们眸光淡淡地看了他一眼，长松道：“进来说吧。”
探子这才进来，把他在院子外看到的情况，事无巨细地告诉了长老们。
听罢，长老们的脸色顿时变得难看起来，真是岂有此理，那些下人还知不知道谁是他们的主子，还知不知道他们的使命是什么了？
一直不怎么说话的那位长老，此时也沉不住气了，冷声道：“你且去院子里，悄悄传唤一个人过来。”
"Remember, under no circumstances should you alarm Mr. Xiao."
虽然萧权早就知道他们派这么多人去院子里，是为了监视他，可知道是归知道，只要他们不惊动萧权，那面子上就过得去，萧权也不会因为此事而怎样。
大家都心知肚明，任何一个不是外国人，且在他那个国家有一定地位之人，只要去了别国，避免不了被监视。
In other words, if you don't want to be monitored, then don't come.
This is an unwritten conduct between countries.