Yu Xiaoxue cried for a while. After Tuoba Yu 'er's gentle comforting, she gradually calmed down. "Are you feeling better now?" Tuoba Yu 'er asked. Xiaoxue…"
Yu Xiaoxue wiped her tears and said,"It's almost dawn…It's very dangerous here. Sister Tuoba, please leave quickly!"”
"Aren't you going back with me?" Tuoba Yu 'er asked.”
Yu Xiaoxue said,"I still have to rush to Luoyang's Tong Tian Tower with Lord Yuwen today to seal the crack in the sky.""Alright, I understand! I'll go back and tell Ah Chou the truth…Take care of yourself!”
Yu Xiaoxue sent him to the door of the attic hall and said,"Sister Tuoba, you must be careful!"
Tuoba Yu 'er agreed and was about to push the door open when she suddenly turned around and said,""Little Xue…"
"What is it?" Yu Xiaoxue asked. Sister Tuoba?"
"You have to promise your sister that you will return to Ah Chou and me after sealing Star Red Cross!" Tuoba Yu 'er said.”
Yu Xiaoxue's face lit up and she replied,"I will!" Sister Tuoba."
Tuoba Yu 'er pondered for a moment before she smiled and said,""That's good…When you come back, I'll give you and Ah Chou a special gift. You'll like it very much!”"What gift?" Yu Xiaoxue asked curiously.”
"You'll know when you come back!" Tuoba Yu 'er smiled.”
Yu Xiaoxue said,"Sister is still keeping me in suspense. Alright, then I will definitely go back!"”He watched Tuoba Yu 'er leave and closed the door.
Tuoba Yu 'er turned into the corridor and stood beside the flower branch. She looked at Yu Xiaoxue's bedroom from afar and sighed softly."Little Xue, when you come back, it will be time for me to leave you and Ah Chou forever and return to my hometown in the north…I hope that I will have the chance to meet you again in the future, to meet someone as good as Ah Chou…I wish you and Ah Chou happiness forever!”
He retreated to the side of the rockery, and the soldier welcomed him. The two of them walked through the garden together. The soldier opened the side gate and let Tuoba Yu 'er leave the manor alone. At this time, the sky was already slightly bright. Dugu Ningke quickly came over to meet Tuoba Yu 'er. The two of them stood in front of the back door of the Grand Preceptor's Residence.
"Lady Tuoba, why did you take so long to come back?" Dugu Ningke asked. Have you found Miss Xiaoxue?"
Tuoba Yu 'er was excited." Princess, not only did I meet Little Xue, but I also understood the real reason why she left!"”
"What's the reason?" Dugu Ningke asked hurriedly.……”Tuoba Yu 'er told Dugu Ningke what Yu Xiaoxue had said. Dugu Ningke's expression changed slightly when he heard that.""Miss Tuoba…why did you say something strange the moment you came out?”
"Princess, I understand how you feel. Actually, when Little Xue told me about these things, I couldn't believe it either."”
" Lady Tuoba…" Dugu Ningke said." Don't you think that this is all a lie that Lady Xiaoxue is trying to deceive you and Young Master Chen?!"”
Tuoba Yu 'er said," Princess, don't worry. Xiaoxue is a friend I trust. I believe every word she says!"”
Dugu Ningke was speechless. Tuoba Yu 'er said," Princess, let's go back first. I want to tell Ah Chou the whole story as soon as possible so that he can be at ease. Otherwise, he'll be in a daze every day."”
Tuoba Yu 'er turned around. "Lady Tuoba, forgive me for asking, but if Lady Xiaoxue comes back, what will you do?" Dugu Ningke suddenly asked.”
Tuoba Yu 'er sighed and said with her eyebrows lowered,""I will leave, leave forever…so that they can be together forever!”
" You're so silly," Dugu Ningke said." You're willing to give up your true love and your happiness just for a friend?"”
Tuoba Yu 'er turned her head and said," Princess, you don't understand…Xiaoxue is my benefactor, and so is Ah Chou, although I'm also a little sad." But I think…a person's morality is more important than love. If I repay kindness with ingratitude for my own selfish reasons and let Xiaoxue suffer for the rest of her life…then I will never forgive myself!”Dugu Ningke shook his head slightly. Tuoba Yu 'er said,""Princess, let's go!" He walked forward.
He had just taken a few steps when he heard Dugu Ningke shouting behind him,""Wait! Lady Tuoba…"
Tuoba Yu 'er turned around and saw that Dugu Ningke's expression was a little strange, and the corner of his eyes had a hint of ruthlessness. She hurriedly asked,""Princess, is there anything you need?" Suddenly, Dugu Ningke raised his left hand, and a bolt of lightning shot out. Tuoba Yu 'er was caught off guard and could not dodge in time. She felt a sharp pain in her body and could not hold on any longer. She fell to the ground with blood seeping out of the corner of her mouth. Dugu Ningke took a few steps forward. Tuoba Yu 'er supported herself with one hand and said,""Princess…why did you…"
" Are you kidding me?" Dugu Ningke said coldly." If I told you to go back and tell Childe Chen, who else would I find to fight Grand Tutor Yuwen and stop him from sealing Chi Guan?"”When Tuoba Yu 'er heard this, she was shocked. Blackhills Town, Devil King's Stronghold, Changsha Camp, and other things were still vivid in her mind. She immediately understood and scolded,""Damn it…so you've been using us all along!”
Dugu Ningke turned his head and said,"Lady Tuoba is really smart. You immediately guessed it!"”He walked forward with a murderous look on his face and said,"Lady Tuoba is so smart. It would be terrible if you were to live and ruin my plan.”Suddenly, a red light flashed and a bolt of lightning struck Tuoba Yu 'er's back. Tuoba Yu 'er glared at Dugu Ningke and spat out a mouthful of blood. She fell to the ground and stopped moving.
A moment later, Shan Xiaoxiao walked over quickly and said,""Miss, you've already killed Miss Tuoba?”
" This girl is so stubborn," Dugu Ningke said." She's so badly injured, yet she didn't even make a sound!"”"How's Young Master Chen doing?"”
"Two hours ago, this servant followed Miss 'instructions and woke Young Master Chen up!" Now Yanhong has already followed your instructions and transformed into your appearance. She is leading Young Master Chen to rush over!”
" Well done," Dugu Ningke said." This is truly flawless. Although my magic power is restricted by the barrier of the Divine Land, and I'm no match for Grand Tutor Yuwen…I can still play with these fools!"”At this moment, a whistle suddenly came from the Grand Preceptor's residence.
"The spy has lured Yu Xiaoxue here…Let's get out of the way and wait for a good show!" Dugu Ningke said.”The two of them hurriedly retreated a few feet and hid behind a corner.
Not long after, the corner door opened. Yu Xiaoxue didn't know what happened. She walked out and saw a person lying on the ground in front of the door. His clothes were red and he was lying in a pool of blood. Walking up to take a look, he couldn't help but exclaim,"Sister Tuoba, why is it you? Who, who beat you up like this?" With tears in her eyes, she stretched out her hand and saw that Tuoba Yu 'er was already on the verge of death. "Sister Tuoba, you…you must hold on!" Yu Xiaoxue said anxiously.”He stretched out his hands and pressed them on Tuoba Yu 'er's chest, using all his strength to heal her.
Suddenly, they heard the sound of horses 'hooves. Two horses galloped over from the west and stopped in front of the door. The two of them dismounted. Yu Xiaoxue looked up and said in surprise,"Brother…Brother Chen?" 'Dugu Ningke' quickly walked up to Yu Xiaoxue, glanced at Tuoba Yu 'er on the ground, and snapped,""Miss Xiaoxue, you've gone too far. You actually killed your former companion!”Chen Jingchou was shocked. He walked up to take a look. His feet were covered in blood. Tuoba Yu 'er had fallen in front of Yu Xiaoxue. Yu Xiaoxue stood up, trembling all over. She quickly took a step back and said in a panic,"I didn't…I…I didn't do it…"
Chen Jingchou bent over to examine Tuoba Yu 'er's injuries and felt that her body was still warm. It was obvious that she had just been seriously injured not long ago. His heart was filled with grief and he could not help but shout out in anger,""You still dare to say that you're not? I'll let the matter of Lingwu County go last time, but how are you going to explain this time?”
"I…I don't know…I really don't know…" Yu Xiaoxue said.
'Dugu Ningke' interrupted her and shouted,""Miss Tuoba left a note just now, saying that she wanted to persuade you to change your mind, so she risked her life to come here…But she never expected that you had actually become Grand Tutor Yuwen's lackey! He would rather kill his good friend to show his loyalty to his new master!”
"I didn't…I really didn't kill Sister Tuoba…" Yu Xiaoxue cried.
"Then tell me, who killed her?" Chen Jingchou shouted.”Yu Xiaoxue stammered and could not answer.
" Dugu Ningke " said," Humph, Miss Xiaoxue, you're too bad. You don't have the courage to admit what you've done?”Yu Xiaoxue did not know how to answer. She looked at Tuoba Yu 'er and begged,""Brother Chen…Sister Tuoba is still breathing. Please let me heal her first, or she will…she will really die!……”As he spoke, he slowly walked towards Tuoba Yu 'er.
"Little Xue!" Chen Jingchou shouted. You still have the face to come over! From now on, don't ever call me Brother Chen again! From now on, I'll sever all ties with you!"
Yu Xiaoxue listened to these words, and it was like a bolt from the blue. She stood rooted to the ground, heartbroken, and couldn't even cry.
" Young Master Chen," Dugu Ningke said," Grand Tutor Yuwen and Xiaoxue are the murderers of Lady Tuoba. Now is the time for you to seek revenge from them!"”He continued to fan the flames. Chen Jingchou was overcome with grief and anger. He shook his long sword, and the blade of the sword pierced towards Yu Xiaoxue's chest like lightning. However, Yu Xiaoxue was like a stone statue, standing on the spot. When she saw the tip of the sword coming, she did not dodge. Chen Jingchou's sword suddenly tilted, and with a whoosh, it cut a hole in Yu Xiaoxue's right sleeve.
" Dugu Ningke " said," Childe Chen, what's wrong with you? Hurry up and kill her!"”Chen Jingchou withdrew his sword and turned around to pick up Tuoba Yu 'er. Tears fell onto Tuoba Yu' er's face as he said tearfully,""Little Xue, you better take care of yourself in the future!”He strode away without looking back.
Yanhong was still trying to persuade Chen Jingchou when she heard footsteps coming from the Grand Preceptor's residence. She quickly turned around and left. Dugu Ningke followed suit. When the door opened, Yuwen Tuo brought his guards and walked out first. He saw Yu Xiaoxue standing in front of the door with a large pool of blood on the ground beside her. He quickly went forward and asked,"What happened? Miss Xiaoxue. Is someone here to snatch the divine artifact again?" Yu Xiaoxue stood still with a blank expression. Yuwen Tuo was also confused. He looked at the blood stains in front of the door, cleaned it up, and personally took Yu Xiaoxue back.
Chen Jingchou carried Tuoba Yu 'er and rushed out of the city anxiously. He took out the Pangu Axe and hurried back to the Celestial Mountain Island, running towards Ranweng Residence. After walking for a short distance, they reached a clear stream on the island. Tuoba Yu 'er suddenly opened her eyes slowly and said,"" Ah Chou..." Chen Jingchou replied and gently placed Tuoba Yu 'er on the grass. He held her right hand and said,""Sister Yu 'Er... you have to hold on! We, we're almost there!"
Tuoba Yu 'er shook her head slowly with a pained expression.""Ah Chou…I…I really can't…"
Chen Jingchou's tears streamed down his face. He quickly turned his head and wiped them away with his sleeve."Sister Yu 'Er, don't say that. You'll definitely get better..."
Tuoba Yu 'er's voice was weak as she choked,""Ah Chou…I, I want you to promise me one thing…"
"Sister Yu 'er, just say it. I'll agree to anything!" Chen Jingchou said with tears in his eyes.”
"No matter what…you must…forgive Xiaoxue…" Tuoba Yu 'er said.
Chen Jingchou hesitated for a moment. He originally wanted to disagree, but when he saw Tuoba Yu 'er's expectant expression, he couldn't bear it and blurted out,""Alright, I promise you!"
Tuoba Yu 'er smiled and the light in her eyes faded. Ah Chou, thank you…" After a while, he said,""You and Xiaoxue…along the way…have given me many beautiful memories! You have to…treat her well…I…I'll take my leave first…" She slowly closed her eyes. The stream was flowing, and the breeze gently ruffled her hair. Flowers had fallen all over the ground, and the fragrance had disappeared.
Chen Jingchou held Tuoba Yu 'er tightly in his arms and burst into tears. He shouted,""Sister Yu 'Er, Sister Yu' Er! Xiao Xue left, don't leave me behind too…" In the end, she couldn't stop crying. He picked up Tuoba Yu 'er's corpse and ran towards the Ranweng Residence like a madman.
Not long after, they arrived at Old Ran's courtyard. When Ah Ru saw Chen Jingchou covered in blood, she hurriedly called Old Ran and Gu Yue over. Chen Jingchou cried,"Immortal Gu Yue, please, please save Sister Yu 'er!"”
Gu Yue nodded and had Chen Jingchou place Tuoba Yu 'er on the stone slab. She reached out to check Tuoba Yu' er's pulse and pressed her hands on her head. After circulating her cultivation for a moment, she slowly stood up and shook her head."I'm sorry…I can't do anything about it.”
Chen Jingchou said,"Immortal Gu Yue, I beg of you. You are an immortal. You must have a way to save Sister Yu 'er!"”
Gu Yue sighed slightly." A dead person cannot be brought back to life. They can only be reincarnated. This is the truth of the world. Even immortals cannot change this…No matter how brilliant my medical skills are, I can only treat the living. I can't bring the dead back to life."”
"Then, then isn't Sister Yu 'er hopeless?" Chen Jingchou said with tears in his eyes.……”
"Life and death are destined," Gu Yue said."Please accept my condolences…I'll make a crystal coffin for your companion. Consider it my last little token of appreciation for this lady!”Chen Jingchou's heart ached as he knelt on the ground. Ran Weng also went forward to comfort him.
Three days later, the crystal coffin was completed. They then buried Tuoba Yu 'er and placed her into the coffin carefully. Chen Jingchou lay beside the coffin, staring blankly at Tuoba Yu 'er's beautiful face. "Childe Chen, would you like to have some?" Ah Ru brought the food over and said. You haven't eaten anything for three days and three nights…"
"I'm not hungry," said Chen Jingchou."Don't be sad anymore…Immortal Gu Yue has already placed your friend in the exquisite crystal coffin. This way, she can at least retain her appearance when she was alive.”
Chen Jingchou's heart ached as he cried,"" So what…I want a living, talkative, and smiling Sister Yu 'Er…" A Ru had no choice but to bring the food back.
After a long time, A Ru walked over again and said,"Young Master Chen, Immortal Gu Yue is waiting for you at the chess pavilion. He said that if you are in a better mood, he would like to invite you over.”Chen Jingchou agreed. He wiped his tears and walked towards the chess pavilion.
Gu Yue was already waiting for him when he arrived at the pavilion. Chen Jingchou took a few steps forward. "What exactly happened to Lady Tuoba?" Gu Yue asked. Can you tell me?" Chen Jing's heart felt like it was being stabbed by a knife. He recounted everything that had happened with tears in his eyes.
"Oh…it's that Yuwen Tuo again?" Gu Yue asked.”
" Yes…" Chen Jingchou replied." He is the Imperial Protector of the Imperial Court. Not only did he instigate the Emperor to do whatever he wanted, he even dreamed of becoming the Emperor himself." He now had the Fuxi Zither, the Kongtong Seal, and the Shennong Cauldron. As long as he could find the Nuwa Stone and the Kunlun Mirror, he would be able to fulfill his ambition!”
"He already has the Fuxi Zither, the Kongtong Seal, and the Shennong Cauldron?" Gu Yue asked. You also mentioned that your companion, Miss Snowy, was also taken to his place?”
"Yes…Little Xue seems to have been controlled by his demonic arts. He even had the heart to kill Sister Yu 'er!" Chen Jingchou said.”
Gu Yue stood up and flung her folding fan."Let's not talk about this first. It seems that Yuwen Tuo has already collected all the divine artifacts needed to arrange the Lost Formation! -- However, what was his purpose?”He gently fanned himself and lowered his head in deep thought.
"Immortal Gu Yue, he has collected all of them?" Chen Jingchou asked curiously.……I didn't!"
"The real mirror and stone are now in Yuwen Tuo's hands. It's just that you never knew about it!" Gu Yue raised her head.”
"How…how is this possible?" Chen Jingchou was shocked.”
"Actually, Miss Xiaoxue is the reincarnation of the Nuwa Stone. As for Yuwen Tuo, he was a person projected by the Kunlun mirror.”
When Chen Jingchou heard this, he was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a long time. After a long time, he recovered and said,"" Immortal Gu Yue, I beg you to stop Grand Tutor Yuwen's scheme. Otherwise, if his scheme succeeds…" Gu Yue muttered to herself.
Chen Jingchou said,"I beg you, Immortal Gu Yue, please consider it as you bringing happiness to the world!"”
"It's not that I don't want to help…" Gu Yue closed her fan and said,"Allow me to tell you the cruel truth!”Pausing for a moment, he said,"The Yuwen Tuo you mentioned, with his individual strength, even if he is ten times stronger than Tao Tie, my strength is still comparable to his!" But now…not only does he have the Xuanyuan Sword, but he also has Yu Xiaoxue's power. The two ancient divine artifacts have been combined into one. Even someone like me who has a thousand years of cultivation is no match for him!”
"What…what should we do?" Chen Jingchou asked.”
Gu Yue shook her head slightly." That's why I say, please give up…Yuwen Tuo is truly invincible in the mortal world now. I'm afraid that there aren't many people in the immortal world who can contend with him-"
"Could it be…Could it be that we are really helpless?" Chen Jingchou asked.”
"That's right…" Gu Yue nodded."You don't have to go to his place to die for revenge." Even if he went, he would only die in vain.”
When Chen Jingchou heard this, he felt a chill in his heart and couldn't help but feel disheartened.
"You can make use of this time to do what you really want to do." Gu Yue said. I've already placed your friend in the exquisite crystal coffin. Why don't you put the crystal coffin in your Lianyao Flask and bring her back to her hometown?”Chen Jingchou felt grief in his heart and was at a loss.
"It's a pity that I couldn't help you cure your companion this time," Gu Yue sighed."But she's destined to die on the immortal mountain island. Just treat this extra time as a precious gift from the heavens!”Chen Jingchou bade farewell with tears in his eyes and turned to leave the mountain.
A few days later, Chen Jingchou had decided to leave Xianshan Island and return to Chang 'an to fetch Chen Fu. He lay on the crystal coffin and looked at Tuoba Yu' er's beautiful face, crying softly,""Sister Yu 'Er…rest in peace! I'll take you back to your hometown, to your hometown in the north.”He placed the crystal coffin into the Lianyao Flask and asked Ah Ru where the immortal was. He then walked to the chess pavilion and bid farewell to Gu Yue and Old Ran.
"It's a pity that I couldn't help you," Ran Weng said."My condolences.”Chen Jingchou nodded in agreement.
"By the way, don't tell me you're still thinking of taking revenge on Yuwen Tuo?" Gu Yue asked.”
" No…" Chen Jingchou lowered his head and said," I've thought about it for the past few days. I've already understood that I'm no match for him. I've already given up." I want to go back to Chang 'an to find my master and then take Sister Yu' er back to her hometown. I don't want to care about anything else.”
"That's good too," Gu Yue said."Don't let your worries hurt you."”Chen Jingchou bowed a few times, then turned around and went down the mountain. He came to the space-time node in the south of the island and returned to Chang 'an.
Not long after, he returned to the city and arrived at the Dugu Manor. As soon as he entered the manor, Yanhong welcomed him and hurriedly invited him into the garden pavilion. "Young Master Chen, we're also very sorry about what happened to Lady Tuoba!" Dugu Ningke said apologetically.”Chen Jingchou said a few polite words.
" Young Master Chen, Grand Tutor Yuwen and Miss Xiaoxue have already set off for Luoyang, the eastern capital," Dugu Ningke said." If we don't go and stop them, I'm afraid…"
Chen Jingchou was disheartened and continued,""Even if we go, what's the use…We can't win anyway!”
" Young Master Chen…" Dugu Ningke was stunned." Young Master Chen, Grand Tutor Yuwen and Xiaoxue are the murderers of Lady Tuoba. Don't you want to take revenge?" Moreover, they were about to obtain the world!”
"I don't want to mention Sister Yu 'er's matter anymore," Chen Jingchou said coldly. Since they like the world so much, then let them have it…Besides, I'm powerless to stop them!”
"Young Master Chen…" Dugu Ningke said anxiously.
Chen Jingchou turned around and sighed alone,""In order to restore the country, not only did I stain Xiao Xue's hands with blood, but I also caused Yu 'Er's sister to lose her life because of me... I harmed them!”"I'm sorry, Princess…Thank you very much for your help during this period of time!" But I'm really tired. I'm sorry…I want to bring Sister Yu 'Er back to her hometown and never want to care about anything else again.”With that, he turned around and left.
Not long after, he returned to his master's room. Chen Fu already knew about Tuoba Yu 'er. Seeing Chen Jingchou's haggard face and depressed mood, he asked,""Jingchou, did the princess tell you? Grand Tutor Yuwen brought all the divine weapons to Luoyang. Do you still want to…"
Chen Jingchou knelt on the ground and said,"Master, I'm sorry. I don't want to care about these things anymore!" Please scold me!"
Chen Fu was furious and shouted,"Jingchou, you-"
Chen Jingchou said," In order to restore the country, I harmed Xiaoxue and Sister Yu 'er. I even caused Master to lose his martial arts forever. However, we are still no match for Grand Tutor Yuwen! Master, I feel so tired…I want to go to the north and send Sister Yu 'Er back to her hometown…"
Chen Fu was so angry that his face turned ashen and he could not speak. " I'm no match for Yuwen Tuo," Chen Jingchou said." I've already given up…Master, if you think I'm too weak, please punish me!"”
When Chen Fu heard this, he was silent for a moment. He paced back and forth a few steps, sighed, and slowly said,"Forget it, Jingchou, get up…I won't scold you anymore. It's been hard on you these days!”
Chen Jing and Chou Wan did not expect Chen Fu to say this. They said,"Master…"
"Sigh, Master also knows how terrifying that Yang Tuo is! -- Even if I stood in front of him, I could only try my best to hold back my trembling, let alone you.”He paused for a moment." Along the way, I've given you many unreasonable requests. I also know that you've really tried your best…"
"Master…" Chen Jingchou cried as tears fell.
Chen Fu said," Jingchou, it's been hard on you for so many years…From now on, I won't force you to do anything. Just do whatever you want to do."
Chen Jingchou couldn't help but cry out,""Master, I'm sorry. I've let you down. I've let you down…"
" Jingchou, if you want to cry, then cry properly," Chen Fu consoled." After crying, you'll forget everything…"
Chen Fu slowly turned around and walked to the windowsill. He raised his head and looked at the mountains in the distance. His heart was desolate. In order to restore his country, he had toiled for half a lifetime. His beard and hair had turned white, and he had sacrificed everything. However, in the end, it was all a dream! Sorrow filled her heart and she couldn't help but shed tears. With her hands behind her back, she slowly chanted,"The lonely sail in the horizon forgets the boat returning, Chu Yun rolls low and the country is far away;- ---”He looked up to the sky and sighed,"Poor my country…there's no hope of restoring it, no hope of restoring it!"--”
The master and disciple were sad for a while. They packed their luggage and came to say goodbye to Dugu Ningke.
Dugu Ningke walked him to the door." Childe Chen," he said," you, you really don't want to go to the East Capital to stop Grand Tutor Yuwen's plot?"”
" Princess," Chen Jingchou said apologetically," I'm no match for Grand Tutor Yuwen. It's useless to fight him." Right now, I just want to be alone and quiet. I don't want to care about anything else.”
Dugu Ningke wanted to persuade him to stay, but he said,"But, Young Master Chen…"
" Lady Dugu…" Chen Fu said." This useless disciple of mine has really tried his best…No matter how much you expect him to do, he can only do this much." This old man would like to thank Lady Dugu for her care. This old man will never forget the kindness you have shown me during this period of time!”
Dugu Ningke couldn't persuade her any further, so he swallowed the words on the tip of his tongue and said,""Alright…since Old Master Chen said so, I can't insist anymore.”The few of them said goodbye to each other. Chen Jingchou carried his luggage and left with Chen Fu.
Dugu Ningke stood in front of the door, his eyebrows raised in anger. "Young Miss…" Yanhong walked over.
" Damn it!" Dugu Ningke said angrily." This useless guy actually went against my plan!"”
"Miss, please don't be angry." Xiao Xiao came over to persuade her.”
" There's no time left." Dugu Ningke pondered for a moment." It seems that I have to go to the Eastern Capital myself and try my luck. I'll see if I can stop Yuwen Tuo!"”
Chen Jingchou and Chen Fu slowly headed east. In a few days, they had already left Tongguan and crossed the Yellow River through Fengling Ferry. They had already reached Shanxi. Following the path, he turned towards the north and walked towards Yanmen Pass. On this day, the master and disciple were walking into a dense forest. They had traveled an extra distance and missed the night. However, the sky gradually darkened. He could only rest under a tree by the roadside. Chen Jingchou lit a bonfire and took out some rations for Chen Fu to eat. The two of them sat for a while. Chen Fu was old and weak. He had been traveling for days and was quite tired."Jingchou, I'm tired. I'll sleep first…You should rest early too!”Chen Jingchou agreed. He spread the dried branches on the ground and helped Chen Fu sleep. He also laid down at the side, feeling his mind in a mess and unable to sleep. He couldn't help but get up and walk out of the forest. Suddenly, he heard the sound of water. He took a few more steps forward, but there was a stream under his feet. He followed the stream and walked forward. Not long after, he heard the sound of water in front of him. Chen Jingchou quickened his pace and turned into the dense forest. In the hazy night, he could faintly see a waterfall leaping down from the mountain. Chen Jingchou walked to the side of the waterfall and felt that his face was covered in dew. Not long after, a bright moon slowly floated up from the peak of the mountains. The moonlight sprinkled on the ground, and the land was white. Water droplets splattered everywhere like broken jade and pearls. The moonlight was like water, soft and bright, mixing with the misty mist, complementing each other and adding to the beauty. Looking up, the waterfall was like a huge jade dragon, with its back against the green mountain, hanging straight into the sky. Chen Jingchou couldn't help but feel intoxicated as he sighed softly,""What a beautiful night…It has been a long time since I've been in such a state of mind to appreciate such beautiful mountains and rivers.”
Just as he was sighing, he suddenly heard a few cries for help coming from the front. Chen Jingchou was puzzled and walked forward through the dense forest. He saw a group of burly men holding weapons surrounding a middle-aged couple. The couple knelt on the ground, their necks held by a knife. The woman was so frightened that she cried out repeatedly. Chen Jingchou hurriedly took a few steps forward and shouted,"Stop!" The group of burly men was stunned. They turned around and saw a young man waving a large saber. He shouted repeatedly,"Where did you come from? Mind your own business, or it'll be your turn next! Hurry up and get lost!"
" Hmph!" Chen Jingchou was furious." How dare you rob me? I'm not going to stop you!"”The group of men burst into laughter. The leader of the men abandoned the couple and walked over with his weapon. He shouted,"I think you're courting death today!" Chen Jingchou didn't reply. He suddenly leaned forward and crossed his hands. Before the man could figure out what was going on, his arm was broken and his broadsword fell to the ground with a clang. He cried out like a pig being slaughtered. The group of burly men were shocked. They raised their weapons and attacked together. Chen Jingchou's body swayed, and his palm shadows flew everywhere. In just three moves, he had beaten them to the point where they cried out for their parents and were thrown off their feet.
The group of burly men hurriedly threw away their weapons, helped up the injured, and fled. Chen Jingchou didn't chase after them. He went forward to help the couple up. The couple escaped death and quickly bowed to express their gratitude."Thank you, young hero! We met a strong person on the way and thought we were going to die. Fortunately, young hero saved us!”Chen Jingchou humbly said a few words and reminded them to be careful on the road. The couple thanked him again before leaving. Chen Jingchou stood where he was, deep in thought."Sister Yu 'Er, if you were still alive, you would have attacked earlier than me, right?”After sighing for a long time, he walked back to the waterfall.
Chen Jingchou sat alone on a large rock, admiring the magnificent scenery of the mountains and rivers. The scenery was always there, but he had changed. He couldn't help but feel something. He raised his head and sighed,""What a beautiful moon…I'll play a song for her with the flute that Sister Yu 'Er gave me!”He took out the flute from his bosom and brought it to his lips. He felt sad and said softly,"Sister Yu 'Er, I miss you so much…Where is your soul now? Are you lonely? "Can you see the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers like me…" A few drops of tears slowly slid down her cheeks as she closed her eyes and played. The sound of the flute was clear and melodious, and it drifted away with the wind along with the sound of the water…
After a long time, a young man followed the flute music and walked to the waterfall. He looked up at the bright moon in the sky and sighed."What a beautiful flute sound!" "Who is it?" Chen Jingchou asked as he put down his flute.”The man approached and answered,"A passerby! I was attracted by your flute." Under the moonlight, Chen Jingchou saw that the person was about the same age as him, but he was dressed in brocade and had an extraordinary heroic spirit. He quickly jumped down from the stone and said,"I've embarrassed myself."”The two of them bowed to each other. The youth said,""Today is really fated to meet you under such a beautiful moon…May I ask your age and name?”Chen Jingchou answered one by one. "That brother is only two years older than you," the youth said with a smile."My surname is Li and my name is Shimin. I'm from the nearby Tai Yuan Prefecture."”
"So it's Big Brother Li!" Chen Jingchou said.”
Li Shimin praised,"It's a big part of life to meet a heavenly voice on a stranger's road!"”"Big Brother Li, you flatter me!" Chen Jingchou said.”The two of them hit it off at first sight. Li Shimin held Chen Jingchou's hand and sat on the rock together.
Li Shimin said," Brother, although the sound of the flute is leisurely and comfortable, it makes me feel a sense of sorrow. Can you tell me?"”Chen Jingchou pondered for a moment before telling him what had happened. Li Shi Min listened and sighed.
"Why would Big Brother Li come here in the middle of the night?" Chen Jingchou asked.”
Li Shimin sighed and said,"I live in nearby Taiyuan. Two years ago, I heard that the Emperor was besieged by the Turks at Yanmen Pass, so I resolutely abandoned my pen and joined the army. I set out from Taiyuan to rescue the Emperor.""But after this trip, I know that the emperor is too ambitious and muddle-headed! Not only was he stingy with rewarding his subordinates, but he also wantonly slaughtered innocent and weak people as military merits! -- This trip had sobered me up a lot, and I began to doubt whether there was any point in assisting such an incompetent ruler. I finally decided to leave the army and now come here to visit my fellow friends.”When Chen Jingchou heard this, he sighed.
Li Shi Min said,"I heard what you said just now. You actually have such courage to oppose Grand Tutor Yu Wen. You really make me look at you in a new light!"”After a pause, he said,"There was once a ballad in the Central Plains: Invincible, Grand Tutor Yuwen. As long as Demon Eye didn't die, the Sui Family wouldn't perish! It is wise of you not to be angry and rashly hit a rock with an egg."
" But Grand Tutor Yuwen has already gone to Luoyang to realize his ambition of becoming the emperor," Chen Jingchou said." I'm completely helpless…"
Li Shimin thought for a while and said," Brother, if you think this is what you want, why don't we do this first…We will first spread the news of Grand Tutor Yuwen harming the people and attempting to rebel. We will say that he still has an ancient divine weapon that can control the world and will soon be in Luoyang." When the heroes of the four directions heard this, whether it was to snatch the divine weapon or to eliminate the evil for the people, they would definitely abandon their prejudices and attack together! We don't have to deal with him alone!”
Chen Jingchou slapped the rock and said in realization,""Why didn't I think of that? Brother Li is really resourceful!”
Li Shi Min smiled and said," It's nothing…I was lucky to be born into an official family. I've only read some military books since I was young. I've made many friends. I'll help you spread the news in a few days!"”Chen Jingchou thanked him.
"By the way, Brother Chen, are you willing to come to Taiyuan?" Li Shimin asked.”
"To Taiyuan?" Chen Jingchou asked.
Li Shi Min nodded and said," Yes…I see that you're feeling down. Why don't you come to my humble abode and get to know more heroes? We can discuss the world's major events together. It'll help you regain your confidence!"”
"Yes, thank you, Big Brother Li!" Chen Jingchou thought for a while and said. Anyway, I'm going to pass by Taiyuan, so I'll go to Big Brother Li's residence to disturb you!”
"What are you talking about, brother?" Li Shimin said.”The two of them continued to talk about the world's major events. As they talked, the sky gradually brightened and the east began to brighten. Li Shi Min stood up and said,"I still have a few important matters to attend to nearby." When you arrive in Taiyuan, I will be waiting for you at the Tang Public House!”
"Then this little brother thanks Big Brother Li."”The two of them said goodbye to each other. Li Shimin left.
Chen Jingchou looked for his master, Chen Fu. When he got up, the two of them ate their rations and continued to head north. Soon, they arrived at Taiyuan Prefecture. The master and disciple passed through the city gate and walked along the road. Although Taiyuan Prefecture was not as prosperous as Jiangdu and Daliang was rich, the people were happy and peaceful. Everyone in the Tang Public House knew about it and it was easy to find out. Chen Jingchou and Chen Fu came to the front of the manor and invited someone to go in to report. Not long after, Li Shiming personally came out to welcome them and led them into the mansion. They passed through several red doors and came to a side hall where they sat down. The family brought tea. Chen Jingchou stood up and introduced Chen Fu. Li Shi Min also stood up and cupped his hands,"So it's Teacher Chen's father! Nice to meet you."
Chen Fu looked at Li Shimin and praised,""Young Master Li has a dragon's eyes and phoenix's eyes. His aura is extraordinary.”He sighed in his heart. "You flatter me, Master!" Li Shimin said.”After exchanging a few pleasantries, Li Shimin said,"Brother Chen, I've already asked my friends to spread the news. I believe that Grand Tutor Yuwen is not in a good state right now.”
"Thank you, Big Brother Li," said Chen Jingchou.”"Ah, Brother Chen, you don't have to be so polite." In fact, you came at the right time today. Today, there is a hero with an extraordinary temperament who has made an appointment to come to Taiyuan to find me.”
Just as he was speaking, his family walked in and reported,"Second Young Master, the guests have arrived!”
Li Shimin stood up and smiled." What a coincidence. Speak of the devil. Please wait here for a moment. I'll go out and bring them in. Everyone should get to know each other!"”Chen Jingchou stood up and exchanged a few pleasantries. Li Shi Min left. After a while, a burst of hearty laughter came from outside. Li Shi Min led a few people into the hall.
Chen Jingchou looked at the burly man in front and said in surprise,"" Big Brother Zhang…" He quickly stood up. "So it's you!" Zhang Lie walked over and smiled. Brother Chou, we meet again!" "So Big Brother Zhang and Brother Chen know each other!" Li Shimin asked curiously.”
"Brother Chou and I are old friends. I didn't expect to meet you again here!"”"So we're all on the same side." Li Shimin said happily.”He invited them to sit down and introduced Chen Jingchou and Chen Fu to the other two. One of them wore a golden crown and was dressed in a military uniform. He looked valiant and valiant. It was Li Jing. The other Taoist priest was dressed in elegant and sage-like clothes. He was Li Chunfeng, an extraordinary expert. Everyone exchanged pleasantries for a while. Chen Jingchou had something on his mind and was unhappy.
Li Shi Min saw this and chatted with the others for a while before saying,"I've long heard that Big Brother Zhang's chess skills are outstanding. How about you let this little brother broaden his horizons today?”
Zhang Lie smiled and said," That's not true. This foolish brother's chess skills are just for his own amusement. If he were to encounter an expert like Brother Li, he would really be showing off his skills in front of an expert and making a fool of himself."”
"Big Brother Zhang, you don't have to be so modest!" Li Shimin said.”He invited everyone to the study and personally set up the chessboard to play against Zhang Lie. Chen Fu, Li Jing, and Li Chunfeng sat at the side and watched the battle quietly. Chen Jingchou's heart was in a mess, so how could he take it in? He could only hear the wind blowing through the branches and leaves outside the window, and the sound of the pine trees was like waves. Four hours passed before Li Chunfeng said,""Brother Zhang…victory and defeat have been decided. The world is now Young Master Li's! Why fight?" Zhang Lie looked at the chessboard and lowered his head in deep thought. He saw that Li Shimin had occupied the central area of the Grand Celestial World. Although he had a few white pieces in his corner that were still alive, he was about to die. He could only struggle.
Li Shimin looked at Zhang Lie holding the chess piece and said,"Big Brother Zhang, we're not even halfway through this game of chess. How can we know who's the winner?”
Zhang Lie sighed and raised his head. He threw down the chess piece in his hand and smiled."Young Master Li's chess skills are outstanding and his strategy is outstanding. This foolish brother knows that he is no match for you in this game. Young Master Li has won!”Li Shi Min said humbly. Everyone raised their heads and laughed.
"Second Young Master, Old Master invites you over!"”Li Shi Min stood up and said apologetically," I'm sorry for my rudeness. Please wait here for a moment. I'll be back soon."”He walked out.
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