Chapter 44(1/2)
Good together
Author: Tears Crown Elegy
Good together
The gate of the palace was slightly dilapidated. This farce-like rebellion ended with King Xihe and Yin Du guarding committing suicide. The war made the originally clean palace walls dirty and dilapidated.
Master Zhou looked at Ge Tan standing at the door, his expression tense, and he clenched the jade gourd in his hand.
"Fellow Daoist Zhou, the old Taoist has no intention of stopping you. His Majesty's imperial veins are his own to deal with. The old Taoist has no reason to interfere. I just want to say a few words to you." Ge Tan leaned on the fly whisk in his hand and said, "Xianfeng Daogu".
"Senior, please tell me." Master Zhou's expression softened. He did not want to conflict with such a half-stepped into immortality.
"You want to restore the Zhou Dynasty, right?" Ge Tan asked softly.
"伱..." Master Zhou had a look of disbelief in his eyes, surprised as to why Ge Tan knew this.
"With his proficiency in the art of slaying dragons and transforming demons, plus his surname Zhou, is it difficult to guess?" Ge Tan analyzed, and of course only a knowledgeable person like him could guess it.
"Senior, do you want to stop Pindao?" Master Zhou's expression was serious, and he was already prepared for the opponent to attack at any time.
"Old Taoist Dayu is about to die, what can I do to stop you? I just want to remind you that your immortality is running out." Ge Tan looked at Master Zhou with regret, as if he was seeing another version of himself.
"If the foundation of our ancestors cannot be revived, we will not be worthy of being promoted to immortals." Master Zhou said firmly, like a fanatical religious person.
"Do those who inherit the Imperial Lineage know that they will fall into eternal hell if they fail?" Ge Tan asked rhetorically.
"Every descendant of the Zhou family has already regarded the restoration of the motherland as their own responsibility." Master Zhou said with a noble and sacred expression that the endless hell can be avoided as long as he becomes the emperor.
"It seems not. The Zhou Dynasty has been destroyed for two hundred years. He has lost his destiny. You are acting against heaven." Ge Tan sighed.
"Knowing that he was going against heaven, Pindao was already prepared to die. Besides, the King of Heaven was going against nature in the first place. We, the Zhou family, can only do it again." Master Zhou said with a serious expression. Ge Tanneng
Feel his determination.
"I wish you success, and use the dragon-slaying technique less in the future. It hurts people's immortality, and the grafting technique, which was the reason for Zhou's demise." Ge Tan advised.
"This Pindao understands that the reason for the split of the Zhou Dynasty is clear to Pindao. The emperor wanted to pursue permanent rule and turned into a demon, causing Zhou to lose his destiny and be punished by the world. If he had not lost his destiny, what would Pindao do?
This is also the last time I will come to use the dragon-slaying technique. Even the immortal fate of Pindao is not enough." Master Zhou said with a wry smile.
He touched the jade gourd on his waist. This destiny emperor vein was not easy to obtain. In this world with the rules of heaven and earth, the price of doing something that exceeds the rules is very high.
"You understand, the old man doesn't say much. You don't need to explain the dangers of fighting for the dragon." Ge Tan stepped aside.
"Thank you, senior, for reminding me. I can't thank you enough." Master Zhou cupped his hands and left Ge Tan's sight as if he were running away.
"You actually didn't take action." Master Zhou disappeared from sight, Ge Tan said softly.
Jiang Xiannuo revealed her figure, and she looked at the direction Master Zhou was leaving.
"Eliminating future opponents, right? After thinking about it, Xiannuo gave up." Jiang Xiannuo turned her head and looked at the towering palace wall behind her.
"Why? You are not the kind of pedantic person who wants to win justly. If so, you would not come to this country of Yu." Ge Tan said strangely.
"The Zhou family has no country now, so fighting for the dragon will inevitably overthrow a certain country in order to gain its own territory. It can cause civil strife in other countries, deplete their national power, and make the unification of Zhao less difficult. Why not do it."
As soon as Jiang Xiannuo said these words, Ge Tan was sure that it was his junior sister.
"But senior brother, are you just going to watch him take away the imperial lineage of the Yu Kingdom?" Jiang Xiannao said regretfully.
"Why don't we have a fight with him? Who can I use if I steal the old master from the Emperor's veins? Not to mention that the royal family of the Yu Kingdom are all a bunch of insects." Ge Tan curled his lips and said, looking like he didn't look down on the royal family of the Yu Kingdom.
"I think Zhuang Xun is very good. You can give it to him, maybe he can recreate the world?" Jiang Xiannuo suggested.
"Seize the Emperor's pulse from a person, and if you fail in the dragon fight, you will fall into the endless hell. An old Taoist can't do such a harmful thing. You are optimistic about him, and use this method to make him owe you immortal fate. This hand is used to change places.
Yes, the ink is not even dry. If it weren't for the emperor's partiality, you would kill him." Ge Tan was still dissatisfied with Master Zhou's remarks just now, and said to Jiang Xiannuo at the same time.
"I only care about a good seedling when I see it. I fabricate my relationship with him as the best reason to stand up and help him. In this situation, it is too strange to stand up and help. I really hope that he can grow into a big tree in the future and give us a shade."
Jiang Xiannuo said hopefully.
"Oh, it's weird that your identity is related to his. Forget it, your ideas are always wild and unconstrained, and you have one scheme after another." Ge Tan wanted to say something, but finally sighed.
"How can there be so many calculations? It's just thinking too much and not showing any shame. This banquet has completely ruined Xian's face. However, Xian'u has also seen that the magic of this reincarnation technique is suitable for the immortality of some emperors.
The idea of immortality." Jiang Xiannuo chuckled.
"It's just self-destruction. Talent is the leader of the world, and monsters can't be on the stage after all. The great Zhou Dynasty has four seas, and Kyushu surrendered. The emperor turned into a monster and tried to use power to rule forever. In the end, he lost the majesty of the emperor and was defeated by the sword fairy of Yunshan.
If you are cut with a sword and ridiculed by monks all over the world, you will live forever? Do you want to live forever without cultivating national affairs? What are you dreaming about?" Ge Tan said disdainfully.
"Yes, being a demon is still too painful. It's better to free them as soon as possible. I heard that many demon clans participated in this dragon battle. Xian Nuo is worried that the sword in his hand is not very sharp, so he wants to use their heads to consecrate it."
His tone was gentle, but his words were murderous.
"I was waiting for a demon clan today, but he was too cunning and didn't even show his face. It's a pity." Ge Tan sighed.
"As long as he participates in the dragon fight, his little tail will always show up. Senior brother, don't worry." Jiang Xiannuo said comfortingly.
"Old Taoist is afraid that if the Yu Kingdom is gone, he will harm the people here, and I won't be able to take action," Ge Tan said worriedly.
"Aren't there Yunshan and Kunlun, and there are monks from Qinghu Mountain a little closer? Although they are not worldly, they like killing monsters and earning merit." Jiang Xiannuo consoled him.
"Who can make up for the damage caused?" Ge Tan looked at the sky with his hands behind his hands.
"Actually, Senior Brother, your obsession may only be much greater than that of Master Zhou." Jiang Xiannuo said quietly.
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When the rebellion subsided, after a thrilling but uneventful escape, Zhuang Xun and Li Rusi were no longer in the mood to look for anyone, and returned to the ranks of hundreds of officials.
After receiving the news that they could leave, everyone quickly ran home without caring about their appearance.
The carriage was naturally gone. Li Rusi and Zhuang Xun were walking on the road. They were supposed to be separated. Li Rusi offered to protect him. Zhuang Xun thought about Li Rusi's strength and agreed.
"Are you afraid of me?" Li Rusi looked at Zhuang Xun, who was a little far away from her, with a slightly gloomy expression.
"Huh? No." Zhuang Xun replied immediately.
"Aren't you afraid to see me kill people?" Zhuang Xun's immediate answer made Li Rusi's eyebrows widen.
"Well, I think he's very handsome, no, he's very beautiful, he makes quick decisions and doesn't stick to his body. I'm just a little embarrassed. Yes, I'm embarrassed. I need you as a woman to protect me." Zhuang Xun said embarrassedly.
"Is that so?" After accepting Zhuang Xun's explanation, Li Rusi became silent again.
"Is there really no need to look for General Li anymore?" After walking for a few steps, the already quiet street became even quieter without talking. The sound of shoes on the ground was like a drum beat. Zhuang Xun couldn't stand the silence and asked proactively.
"My father has already rushed to the front line at starry night." Li Rusi responded dully.
"General Li has worked hard. In order to fight against Youguo, he rushed to the battlefield as soon as he recovered from his illness." Zhuang Xun praised him.
"The truth is very simple, but most people don't want to step out of their immediate comfort." Li Rusi summarized Li Pingyuan's behavior.
Both sides were silent again.
After taking two steps, Li Rusi said, "You really think it's beautiful? I'll kill someone."
"Killing is not beautiful." Zhuang Xun shook his head. He never thought that killing was a beautiful thing.
Li Rusi's head was lowered and her almond-shaped eyes were slightly narrowed.
"But it's to protect me. I think it's so beautiful, like a Valkyrie descending to earth to save the people from fire and water." Zhuang Xun said respectfully.
"The Valkyrie is too exaggerated and knows how to praise people. No wonder Xiaolian, you are liked by Mrs. Jiang and the Duke's wife." Li Rusi covered her mouth and said with a chuckle.
"That's nonsense, Mrs. Duke." Zhuang Xun quickly denied it, even though the person at home was genuine.
"Mrs. Jiang is indeed true. Xiaolian is quite likable. This Mrs. Jiang has a very deep background that even Cheng Guo doesn't quite understand." Li Rusi said, half joking and half warning.
"If I know it, I will be able to grasp the relationship with this Mrs. Jiang." It didn't matter at first, but this time the two times were too big. I just hope she won't make any unreasonable demands.
"As long as Xiaolian understands." Li Rusi saw that Zhuang Xun listened and stopped.
"We're home. Thank you Miss Li for escorting me. Please come in and have a cup of hot tea." Zhuang Xun invited.
"Thank you, Xiaolian." Li Rusi didn't even make any symbolic excuses, which made Zhuang Xun a little embarrassed.
He didn't want to disturb Si Qinmi's rest in the middle of the night, so he found a few haystacks and prepared to climb up the wall and open the door from the inside.
"Xiaolian, what are you doing?" Li Rusi said in confusion.
"My wife is probably asleep already. It would be inappropriate to disturb her at this time." Zhuang Xun whispered, climbing up the haystack on the first step.
"Squeak..." The door opened.
The fragrant wind blew into my arms, and the hug was tight. The poor man raised his beautiful face, with tears in his eyes. He was worried and scared, and shed many tears.
"Lang Jun, you're back." Si Qinmi touched Zhuang Xun's body up and down, fearing that something had happened to him.
"You haven't slept yet." Zhuang Xun stroked Siqin Mi's hair, feeling a great sense of peace of mind and compassion.
"I heard that the Suzaku Avenue convoy was attacked and King Xihe rebelled. How can I sleep well, but I am afraid of going out and causing trouble to you, my husband, so I can only wait at home until you, my husband, come back." Her tone was sobbed, and tears were streaming down her face.
She was really worried about Zhuang Xun.
"Okay, okay. Although there have been twists and turns, in general, she is a good person and there is no problem." Zhuang Xun wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and said comfortingly, thinking that he had the courage to go to Jiang Xiannuo and Li Pingyuan.
Compared with Qisi Qinmi's restraint, he makes a decisive decision.
"What happened today may only be comparable to the day when Si Qin's daughter was buried. Okay, okay, there are guests, please let me down first." With outsiders present, Zhuang Xun couldn't explain clearly.
"I'm rude." Si Qin Mi realized that outsiders were there. God knows how she felt when she heard about the attack on the carriages and horses on Zhuque Avenue. She was worried and scared, fearing that her husband would be involved in it. Later, when she heard about the coup of King Xihe, she was even more worried
To be continued...