Shi A performed a set of Tai Chi swords and turned to Deng Zhan and said: "Actually, after this competition between you and me, I deeply realized that there is no sword technique that is the strongest in the world."
"It feels like..."
Having said this, Shi A pondered for a moment, nodded slowly, and said affirmatively: "That's right, it's like the five elements, which are mutually reinforcing and restraining each other. Each sword technique has its own meaning. There is no such thing as strong or not strong, it just happens to be restrained.
That’s all.”
"Actually, I feel the same way."
Deng Zhan sheathed his sword and said with a long sigh: "My master learned the Crazy Demon Sword before he died. In a sense, he learned the essence of your Wang's Quick Sword, which doubled the power of his sword moves."
"But......"
Deng Zhan stared at Shi A with great interest: "Brother Shi, in today's battle, you used slowness to beat fast, and softness to overcome hardness. This really surprised me. This swordsmanship is indeed unique."
"Brother Deng~~~"
"Brother Deng~~"
While the two were chatting, a voice sounded behind them.
Deng Zhan turned around and saw Xiao Shunzi waving to him: "Brother Deng, come here."
Shi A nodded: "Go, he may be in trouble."
"good."
Deng Zhan responded, then turned and left.
Xiao Shunzi hurriedly came forward and looked away from Shi A: "Brother Deng, Shi A has a problem."
Deng Zhan frowned: "Huh? What do you mean?"
Xiao Shunzi took out the key: "Although this key has erased all traces of the palace, the craftsman still recognized its origin at a glance."
Hiss~~~
Deng Zhan couldn't help but be stunned and asked curiously: "You said...this key comes from the palace? Are you sure? Don't wrongly accuse a good person."
Xiao Shunzi nodded affirmatively: "It must be, otherwise why would Shi'a come to the black market to match this key."
Deng Zhan said in a long voice: "It makes sense."
"Brother Deng, you have to be careful about him, be careful that he involves all of us. This is the key. You can make your own decision."
"this......"
Deng Zhan held the newly issued key and couldn't help but feel hesitant.
He glanced back at Shi A, and finally waved his hand, signaling Xiao Shunzi to leave: "I understand."
Immediately.
He returned to Shi A with a solemn expression: "Brother Shi, are you hiding something from me?"
Shi'a's lips curved slightly: "Are you talking about the key?"
Deng Zhan suddenly realized: "Sure enough, you knew you couldn't hide it, so you came to me on purpose, right?"
Shi A nodded: "Yes, Brother Deng, you should know who I am, Shi A. I can't reveal this matter, but I hope you can believe me!"
Deng Zhan took a deep breath: "Brother Shi, you should know that once things are exposed, the brothers behind me will definitely suffer. You ask me to trust you, why should I trust you?"
"In ancient times, Ji Bu promised a thousand pieces of gold. Although I, Shi A, am not Ji Bu, I am still a man who keeps his promises!"
Shi A stared at Deng Zhan seriously, slowly raised his palm, and said loudly: "I can swear in front of you, Brother Deng, that if it is really exposed, I, Shi A Ding, will not reveal a word, otherwise I will
Don’t die a good death.”
Phew~~~
Deng Zhan exhaled a breath and handed over the key in his hand: "Brother Shi, I believe in your character, but more importantly, I need to seek protection for my brothers. Don't blame me."
"How dare you."
Shi A didn't mind at all and said calmly: "You are different from the past. You have many brothers following you. It is right to seek protection for them. How can I, Shi A, blame you?"
"But don't worry."
Shi A patted his chest and promised: "What I, Shi A, do will never violate the morality of our rangers."
Deng Zhan waved his hand: "Okay, I believe you, but Brother Shi, does Master Wang Yue know about this? You have to think carefully about his temperament."
Shi A shook his head and said softly: "My master doesn't know for the time being, and I have no intention of telling him. Besides, as a tiger warrior, he has no time to pay attention to us."
"Your master..."
Deng Zhan smiled slightly awkwardly and said: "You shouldn't be a knight-errant. Back then, it was the right way to be filial and honest, and to serve as a court official. But now it's better. At the age of forty, I'm obsessed with official career."
Shi A said calmly: "Perhaps, when you reach the end of this road, you will also look to higher places."
Deng Zhan disdainfully said: "I won't, never will! The art of swordsmanship will never come to an end in a lifetime. Especially after this battle, I am even more convinced of this. There is no eternal king in this world."
"Um."
Shi A nodded: "This is true."
only......
Shi A's mind was not the swordsman king, but Liu Bian, who was dethroned from the throne.
From the time he ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor until he was dethroned, it only lasted a few months.
Liu Bian is the most vivid proof.
"Okay."
Shi A took a long breath and said, "It's getting late. I should go back. I will come to you for discussion when I have time in the future. I hope that your strength will be even better by then."
Deng Zhan smiled lightly: "Don't worry, this is inevitable."
Get off the black market.
Shi A went straight to the imperial city.
He stayed at Zhu Tong's mansion for about half an hour.
finally.
Zhu Tong came back from duty and asked, "Has the key been matched?"
Shi A nodded: "Of course."
"good."
Zhu Tong was ecstatic: "I have good news to tell you."
Shi A frowned: "But about what happened last night?"
Zhu Tong snorted: "Yes, it happened last night! I followed Tai Shitong to Shi Zixiao's house..."
At that moment, Zhu Tong told Shi A exactly what happened.
He exhaled a long breath: "In any case, Shi Zixuan and His Highness had a father-son relationship. I feel that Shi Zixuan is trustworthy. After you steal the picture tonight, please send this news to His Highness."
"I didn't expect that."
Shi A looked in disbelief: "Shi Zixiao is actually willing to help His Highness. Our strength has grown a lot. Shi Zixiao was also a man of great influence in Luoyang back then."
"yes."
Zhu Tong nodded affirmatively: "Even now, in the inner city of Luoyang, Shi Zixuan is still standing tall. I don't know how many people are rushing to get the elixir he trained."
"also......"
Zhu Tong added: "Shi Zixuan is also well-connected in the court. As long as he is willing to sincerely help His Highness, the possibility of Your Highness escaping from Dong Zhuo's clutches will increase."
Although Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty deposed hundreds of schools of thought and only respected Confucianism, this did not mean that Taoism disappeared.
In fact, Taoism not only did not disappear, but also developed well.
This can be imagined from the fact that Taiping Road can launch a campaign that sweeps the country.
Shi Zixuan's ability to gain a firm foothold in the inner city of Luoyang also relied on his Taoism and his elixirs.
"good."
Shi A nodded: "I have written it down, and I will definitely tell His Highness about it."
Zhu Tong hummed: "Okay, then let's plan how to help you sneak into Lantai."
The corners of Shi'a's lips raised slightly: "Brother Zhu, you just need to help me attract the guards at the door. As for the rest, I can handle it myself."