Chapter Ninety-Six: Encounter in Yancheng
After Xia Luan and Xia Feng left, Zhang Ling discussed with Yu'er, and Yu'er escorted the six princes back to the Shu Dynasty first, and then went to Wufu Cliff together after meeting at the agreed place.
"Zhang Shaoxia, we really can't repay this kindness, you have delayed us for so long, we really don't want to go, after our master and servant discussed this Kyushu mountain and river map, I want to send it to Engong, and please accept it. As Zhao Yan spoke, Zhao Wuyan took out a scroll from the carriage and carefully handed it to Zhang Ling.
As soon as he heard that it was a map of the mountains and rivers of Kyushu, Zhang Ling was stunned, "This is the treasure of your dynasty, how can you take it out so easily, it will not be good if it is discovered by someone in the dark, and such a precious thing is also related to the rise and fall of your dynasty, so I must not accept this treasure!"
Seeing that Zhang Ling was unwilling to accept it, Zhao Yan was slightly embarrassed for a while, and seeing that the master was not easy to explain, the loyal servant Zhao Wuyan immediately walked up again, and said to Zhang Ling: "Zhang Shaoxia, this Kyushu mountain and river map is the treasure of our Shu Dynasty, but it only inadvertently fell into our Shu Dynasty, where did this thing come from, we don't know." Besides, since our master has exchanged appearances with Shaoxia, it means that we absolutely trust Engong, I believe that this treasure map is definitely more meaningful in the hands of Shaoxia than in our hands, if you can hold this treasure map in the future to show your might, then our Shu Dynasty can also become famous in a fight, we are too late to be happy!"
"You guys really have a good calculation!" Before Zhang Ling could speak, Yu'er understood the meaning as soon as she heard Zhao Wuyan say so much in one breath, this was obviously because the people of her own dynasty did not have the ability to comprehend the mountains and rivers of Kyushu, which was expected to allow Zhang Ling to comprehend it in the future and then make a name for their dynasty.
Hearing Yu'er speak, the Zhao family's master and servant all lowered their heads in embarrassment, and their expressions were all embarrassed, because they did think so in their hearts, and they were naturally embarrassed at the moment.
Seeing this, Zhang Ling smiled and took the treasure map, "Since the sixth prince trusts Zhang Ling so much, then I will accept this treasure map." It's not too early now, you hurry up and get into the carriage, and I'll let Yu'er escort you all the way back to the Shu Dynasty. โ
"Ling Shao, you are really a good old man with no heart, hey..." When Yu'er saw Ling Shao's instructions, she beckoned the six princes and them to get into the carriage, but she didn't forget to damage Zhang Ling a few words when she turned around.
Zhang Ling didn't care at all, after all, although Yu'er was straightforward, she was an honest and kind person, and he was very fortunate to have her, a confidant who was also a teacher and friend, along the way.
Seeing that Zhang Ling was so happy, the sixth prince Zhao Yan agreed, and said goodbye to Zhang Ling with joy, and got into the carriage with Zhao Wuyan.
"Ling Shao, in half a month, we will meet at the place agreed before, don't worry, I will go back quickly." Yu'er reluctantly said to Zhang Ling before leaving, and then waved her whip and walked away, leaving only a figure to see them leave.
'Yu'er, I hope you have a smooth journey, and we'll see you again in half a month!' Zhang Ling saw Yu'er leaving, and felt a little lost and reluctant in his heart, after all, it had been almost five years, and this was the first time he had separated from Yu'er, and a sad mood immediately came to his heart.
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Half a month later, Duan Dynasty, Yancheng.
In a relatively simple inn, a handsome white-robed man was sitting with a beautiful woman in red makeup, "Yu'er, has the matter been done?
Zhang Ling looked around cautiously and said cautiously to Yu'er beside him.
"Ling Shao, aren't you still worried about Yu'er's errands? Then Zhao Yan has returned to the Shu Dynasty safely, and I also helped them rescue the Yanyun girl, and now the amorous sixth prince has wandered the world with his beloved girl. Yu'er, who was sitting opposite, saw Zhang Ling asking, picked up the wine glass in front of her and drank it, touched her chin and said very proudly.
"That's good, we can be regarded as inadvertently contributing to a good marriage. โ
Zhang Ling also picked up the wine glass in front of him and drank it, so far, this matter is over, and the next thing is to go to Wufu Cliff to participate in the selection, and now it is less than half a month before the date of the selection in Kyushu, but the map on the back of the Wufu Order shows that the exact location of Wufu Cliff is in a mountain facing south of Daduan.
Now that the two of them have come to the Daduan Dynasty, it must be in time for now.
"Come on, come on, get out of the way, the big disciples of Wuji Palace are here, you group of wastes still dare to get in the way, get out of the way for me!"
Just when Zhang Ling and Yu'er were full of food and drink, and were about to go upstairs to rest for a while, they found that there was a commotion on the street outside, and they frowned slightly, and motioned for Yu'er to go out and have a look.
"Yangcheng, don't be so arrogant, know how to be polite. โ
Yu'er walked outside the inn and looked towards the source of the sound, only to see a white-haired and beautiful man sitting on a horse waving a fan comfortably, while his men drove away the civilians in front of him, and they were extremely arrogant. Even the guards patrolling nearby didn't dare to ask when they saw it, which showed how high the status of this senior disciple of Wuji Palace was.
"Okay, Young Master Muchen, my subordinates understand. "The minions, who were already loudly scolding the civilians for leaving, quickly became arrogant when they heard the master's 'orders', not only did they not stop scolding in their mouths, but also punched and kicked those civilians.
When Yu'er saw this scene, she naturally couldn't bear it, and hurriedly pulled out the red jade sword and wanted to teach the gang a lesson, but was pulled by Zhang Ling behind her.
"Yu'er, don't be impulsive. โ
After being grabbed by Zhang Ling, Yu'er was very puzzled, and returned to the inn and asked Zhang Ling, "Ling Shao, this is not like your personality, if you usually encounter this kind of thing, you would have gone up to teach them a lesson, why are you holding Yu'er now?"
Zhang Ling motioned for Yu'er to calm down, then sat down in a remote corner again, and whispered to Yu'er: "Yu'er, you don't know, I suddenly thought that the young master Muchen outside is probably the senior brother in Li Huan's mouth, that is, the eldest disciple in Wuji Palace. โ
"So what, I'll do it!" Yu'er saw Zhang Ling being so careful, but she didn't think so, and said angrily.
Seeing Yu'er's face like this, Zhang Ling sighed, and then said patiently, "Yu'er, we have all experienced so many things, don't you understand? There are many injustices in many corners of this world every moment, no matter who it is, you can't control it, you can only temporarily rescue those civilians if you go up now, so what about the future?"
"What do you mean, Ling Shao, I don't understand, isn't it just to punish the strong and help the weak? If we don't do anything when we encounter this kind of thing, then what kind of chivalrous people are we?" When Yu'er heard what Zhang Ling said, she was still unconvinced, and even turned her face away, as if she felt that Zhang Ling had disappointed her a little.
Seeing this, Zhang Ling paused for a while, as if he was a little lost because of Yu'er's incomprehension, and then said: "Yu'er, sometimes we have to know how to pursue advantages and avoid disadvantages, for the sake of ourselves, for the sake of those civilians who are unable to protect themselves, think about it, as long as you go out and teach them a lesson now, once you don't kill them, when they see civilians in the future, maybe they will spread their resentment on those innocent people, and those people will only be bullied more at that time, do you understand?"
"I seem to understand a little, Ling Shao, it's me who blames you. Yu'er listened carefully to every word Zhang Ling said, seemed to have an understanding, and then apologized to Zhang Ling embarrassedly.
"It's okay, Yu'er. Zhang Ling saw Yu'er's ashamed face and said gently, "I know that you are a Red Lotus Demon Spirit who has cultivated in the Lingyang Secret Realm for more than six thousand years, and you have been enlightened by the Great Immortals of the Upper Realm, and your wisdom is higher than that of ordinary people, but you really have to understand the human feelings of all beings in this human realm." โ
"Got it, Ling Shao, I will!" Yu'er listened to Zhang Ling's careful explanation to herself, and nodded vigorously.
"Yu'er, do you know? The white-haired man outside is Li Huan's former senior brother, and now looking at his arrogant appearance, I think Li Huan's expulsion from the sect must have something to do with him. Now, as long as they don't hurt the lives of those civilians, we won't intervene for the time being. After all, this is in their sphere of influence, and we should not act rashly, otherwise it is easy to expose our whereabouts. โ
Zhang Ling opened the window, looked at the invincible Mu Chen, and turned back to Yu'er and whispered. Yu'er was naturally very sensible, and finally withdrew the red jade sword that she had been trying to pull out, and quietly observed with Zhang Ling.
"Our young master is going to Wufu Cliff to participate in the selection of Kyushu, it is an honor for you people to come to this small Yancheng, don't stand in the way here, with our young man's qualifications and skills, we will definitely be able to come out on top among all the disciples in Kyushu, and then we will be the descendants of the true immortal of Wufu Cliff, you ants will have to regard our young master as a true god at that time!"
The servant named Yang Cheng shouted vigorously in front of Mu Chen's horse, making this Wuji Palace disciple feel relaxed and refreshed when he heard it, and the smile on his face matched the white hair, which looked extremely charming.
What does this look like like a disciple of the Daomen?
"Isn't this the case? It's blowing here! With our Ling Shao here, you dare to say that you can come out on top? Where do you get your confidence?" Yu'er watched those people's every move by the window, and then she couldn't listen to it anymore, so she sneered again and again.
And Zhang Ling witnessed all this, but his expression was serious, "Yu'er, although this Mu Chen is arrogant and rude, his cultivation may not be weaker than ours, and even the realm may still be above us, otherwise he would not have driven Li Huan out of the sect so easily, in addition to their family's resource background, to be able to do this, they must also need their own strong strength, after all, Wuji Palace, as the first immortal cultivation sect of the Daduan Dynasty, naturally will not raise idlers." โ
"What Ling Shao said is reasonable, I listen to Ling Shao, and I will not act rashly. โ
"This Mu Chen is unbearable, arrogant in temperament, and even more exclusionary to his peers, Li Huan's revenge, I will avenge him if I have the opportunity, this person, sooner or later I will let him know what is the end of evil!" Zhang Ling saw that Yu'er finally calmed down and listened to his advice, nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at Mu Chen again, and said viciously, his eyes were full of anger.
"Okay, I believe that Ling Shao will teach him to be a man sooner or later, hum!" Yu'er listened to Zhang Ling's words, and then looked at the white-haired man with a smug face, arching her nose, her eyes full of disdain.
Zhang Ling almost laughed out loud when he saw Yu'er's appearance, and then seemed to think of one more thing, "Yu'er, this Muchen must also go to Wufu Cliff, he is a famous person in the Daduan Dynasty, the news must be better than us, we quietly follow their group, and we will definitely be able to reach Wufu Cliff in the shortest possible time!"
"Ling Shao is so smart, hehe!" After Yu'er suddenly realized, she couldn't help but give Zhang Ling a thumbs up.