Chapter 40 (4)

Li Yijie said: "Well, it depends on your performance on the road." In fact, we are not a close-knit alliance, all martial arts are righteous, forming a unified whole, and the leader of the martial arts alliance is to manage the many gangs on the rivers and lakes. Originally, they were scattered, but recently, in order to deal with the Seven Demon Bosses together, and also to avoid being attacked when the force was weak, so everyone was unified in the capital. There are people who are willing to contribute, and I just can't ask for it. ”

Xuanshuang snorted and said, "If you get cheap and sell well, it's you." However, I know what you're thinking, don't blame me for not reminding you, if you're still thinking about sending me back to the palace...... You didn't help the emperor find his lost son, and others would only say that you were a self-assertive, nosy, and self-righteous person! You don't want to be called this common name, do you......? You don't understand, really. ”

Li Yijie listened to his old-fashioned speech and laughed. When he turned to leave the table, his thoughts on one side fell silent, and his mind was immediately occupied by the troubles of the other side, which were the deepest worries that had plagued him along the way. Although he tried his best to restrain himself, he couldn't help but think of that conversation. The scene in his eyes was distorted and blurred, reverting to the situation on the battlefield that day.

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At that moment, he realized that the so-called words "razed to the ground" and "rivers of blood" were by no means exaggerated. Jiang Yanchen was very complacent, looking at the palm that had delivered the fatal blow, as if he was appreciating the results of the battle, and said provocatively: "Have you seen it? This is the power of the devil." In an instant, even if you have an army of 100,000 troops, you will not lose half of it in this seat itself. But what are you going to fight with me? Even if you fight for your life, you are just a powder that will perish in my hands. And his own feeble questioning: "You think you are invincible...... The power of the devil...... Is it just for killing and destroying, and what good will it do you to destroy the whole world?"

Jiang Yanchen said: "You are wrong, the real pursuit of the demon is to rule the whole world in his own way, but there are always some outstanding birds who think they have some ability, so they come to shout and resist, how can you stand up if you don't kill! The killing and destruction you mentioned are just a means to achieve this goal." The so-called magic power is the tool that can ensure that it can be realized. You can continue to be hard at me now, but can you fool yourself? Now you still think you can stop this seat?"

Li Yijie looked at his blood-red eyes, which seemed to be an invisible pressure, and couldn't help but take a step back. However, whether it is his natural dignity, or his belief in martial arts and the righteous path of the rivers and lakes, he will never be restrained, surrender to a newly generated freak, try his best to muster up his courage, gritted his teeth and said: "Don't be too arrogant! There is a way that people will win the sky, how can they lose to mere monsters? Even if my martial arts skills are not as good as yours, but if I gather the strength of all martial arts masters, I will pay a lot of damage, and I will not believe it, and I can't seal your sinful ambition? With faith, it is enough to be invincible." In order to maintain the fairness and justice of the martial arts, many people would rather give their lives than be as vulnerable as you think!"

Jiang Yanchen laughed coldly and said, "Master Li, how come you are still talking to this seat at this time, what kind of thing is invincible faith? That is not self-deception, it is simply stupid. There are many things that mortals cannot do all their lives if they try to do it all their lives, thinking that if they give their lives, they can do anything? They don't ask how much your life is worth? The so-called beliefs are nothing but concocted tricks from deception. Unexpectedly, you are a coward who doesn't even dare to admit the facts! Demons are demons, and you, as mortals, will never be able to defeat me! Unless, ......" seems to stop talking for a while, turn around and leave.

Li Yijie subconsciously blurted out and asked, "Unless what?" Then he secretly scolded and asked confusedly, how could anyone take the initiative to teach the opponent how to defeat him? I wanted to say a few words to cover it up, but I suddenly heard Jiang Yanchen say something like nothing: "In the northwest snow-capped mountains, in the deepest cave, there is a pool of blood. The easiest way for mortals to become demons is to exchange blood ......" Li Yijie asked: "Exchange blood?"

Jiang Yanchen said coldly: "Nothing. Don't you want to defeat me? Okay, courage is commendable! Three months, I'll give you three months. For the sake of fairness, even if you practice hard during these three months, this seat will not trouble you and your relatives. But after three months, you have to make me happy!" Li Yijie watched his back disappear, and he still didn't come back to his senses for a long time.

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As soon as he thought of this amazing proposal, Li Yijie's head hurt again. He was indeed hesitant these days, but the thought of becoming a demon took up an extremely small weight in his mind. Every time I think of it, I think of myself as ridiculous and quickly sweep it out of my mind.

However, as he approached the capital day by day, that thought gradually expanded, and he needed to think about it before he could suppress it with opposing thoughts. But this determination is becoming less and less firm. Even if he is scolded by the world, as long as he can destroy this demon, he will be able to deserve the merits. But can he really be so noble? How can he give up everything he cherishes in the world?

On the way back to Beijing, Xuanshuang really didn't look for trouble again. Li Yijie once knocked on the side and tried his best, but Xuanshuang was always tight-lipped and never revealed the reason for his departure from the palace. Li Yijie was helpless, but the more Xuan Shuang avoided saying it, the more curious he became. Although he no longer asks questions on the surface, he still has no thoughts in his heart to find out.

Arriving in the capital on this day, Xuan Shuang seemed to be more silent than a few days ago, and Li Yijie was paying attention to his emotions while looking around. He has excellent internal skills and extremely sensitive ears. When he arrived at the gate of the Wulin League, he suddenly felt a surge of energy rushing towards him. Immediately, the whole body was on guard, one hand pressed the hilt of the sword, and the other hand buckled a few hidden weapons. In the end, a figure appeared in front of him, and it was Nangong Xue. Li Yijie forcibly retracted the offensive in his hand and asked, "Xue'er, why are you ......?"

Nangong Xue didn't say a word, first pulled his sleeve, looked at him carefully, and said anxiously: "Senior brother, where have you been these days......? In order to find you, the martial arts league is about to turn upside down!" Li Yijie apologized slightly and said, "I'm sorry, Xue'er, because ...... There are some personal matters to be attended. ”

Nangong Xue's face sank suddenly, and she said coldly: "Do you want to go to the frontier to quell the chaos? Now it has been spread all over the rivers and lakes, saying that the leader of the Li League volunteered to fight against the remote states on behalf of the imperial court. We don't know where you've been, and how you're going to find the way? Next time you want to be such a senseless hero, don't come back! You should know that as the leader of the martial arts alliance, you should be dedicated to the public, and there is no personal time or private affairs for you to do!"

Li Yijie sighed and said, "I know, I have told myself that this is the last time." Later...... I won't make such a mistake again. When the time comes, I'll go and compensate everyone myself......"

Xuanshuang whistled and said, "In vain, you are like an arrow, and as soon as you come back, you will be scolded bloody." The dignified leader of the alliance is like a special trip to be a gray grandson for others! Good intentions are not rewarded, and it is really good. Nangong Xue only noticed Xuanshuang at this time, was startled, and said, "You...... Why are you here, how are you with my brother?"

Xuan Shuang snorted coldly: "What's the matter, I'm here, is it in the way of your Nangong Woman's noble eyes or what?" Then you can say it clearly, you don't have to give me a look." I'm too stupid to tell you what you're hinting at. It's not that you don't have a mouth, it's not that I don't have legs, I don't know how to walk, I don't die here to annoy you. Your brother is not a great person, let alone a ghost zombie, why can't I be with him?"

Nangong Xue snatched Xuanshuang all the time, crying and laughing, for Li Yijie's matter, most of the fire accumulated in her heart disappeared immediately. Li Yijie asked: "Xue'er, in the month I left, what was the situation in the city...... Are you alright?"

Nangong Xue smiled bitterly: "It seems that the imperial court has blocked the news, and this work is indeed in place." It's also thanks to you that you can ask, not only is it not good, it's just terrible......" Glancing at Xuanshuang on the side, those few words were a little unspeakable, and his eyes couldn't help but glance at his face, hoping that he would be more conscious and take the initiative to avoid it.

However, Xuan Shuang was the number one unknown in the world, so he rolled his eyes back at her and said, "The events of that day are what I personally experienced and saw with my own eyes. If you don't have any worries, are you afraid to hear you repeat it with your own ears? Even if you say it, I don't believe that you can still squirt ink out of your mouth?"

Nangong Xue sighed, thinking that Xuanshuang had undergone such a drastic change, it was inevitable that his temperament would suddenly turn perverse, and she also had some sympathy for him. Try to avoid the important and light, and said: "A month ago, there was a coup d'Γ©tat of great scale in the palace. Almost half of the princes and nobles have participated, and they led troops to surround the Qianqing Palace, wanting to force the emperor to hand over the jade seal of the country...... "Li Yijie" exclaimed, "That...... What about the emperor now? Is he okay?"

Xuan Shuang said disdainfully: "What are you nervous about? Do you see any signs of national mourning here?" Hmph, people are the real dragon emperor, with the protection of the emperor, are you afraid that a few chaotic parties will not succeed?"

Nangong Xue was reluctant to elaborate on what happened, and said briefly: "Concubine Yun is also involved in this matter. You know, the other day she summoned us to the palace for a secret discussion, and now ...... And it did as it was said. He also drafted an edict to force the emperor to sign. That is to say...... meaning 'if you don't hand over the jade seal, you will die'. Later......"

Xiang Xuanshuang glanced at him, saw that he was not different, fixed his mind, and continued: "Later, the regent and Ling Beile also came to force the palace, and the three parties were deadlocked, which delayed time. In the end, Shangguan Yaohua suddenly betrayed and sent troops to quell the rebellion. The emperor wants to send Concubine Yun into the cold palace, she ......"

Li Yijie's heart suddenly lifted, as if his heart had been drawn into an empty shell, and said urgently: "How is she?" Although he had expected the possible result, he was still unwilling to face it.

Nangong Xue said: "Shen Shiyun's personality is so strong, she would rather die than enter the cold palace." So she killed herself with a sword in front of the emperor. I heard that the emperor had forgiven her, but later learned that she poisoned Concubine Tong and blamed Concubine Dong E, and she still couldn't forgive. She...... When I die, I think it's a pity. ”

Li Yijie's expression froze for a moment, his face was as white as a dead man, as if the sky was spinning, his eyes suddenly turned black, and he staggered back. Seeing his dejected look, Nangong Xue knew that Shen Shiyun still had a great weight in his heart, and suddenly a burst of jealousy rose, and said, "Senior brother, if you want to cry, then cry." ”

Li Yijie shook his head with difficulty, but in fact, his head and neck swayed stiffly, and said, "No, I'm not surprised...... This...... This is how it should be, I knew that if I went all the way like her, I would only end up in destruction. I know...... No one can tolerate it, and the emperor did not order the execution, which is his greatest mercy. I...... There's really nothing to say. But Xuanshuang ......"