One

At this time, Xiao Sheng was wandering in the city in confusion, the capital was so big, even the residents who lived in it did not dare to say that they knew the entire Chang'an City.

Xiao Sheng, who originally confidently thought that he could easily find the Alliance Lord's Mansion, stood in place and was silent, and had no choice but to ask the people nearby for directions, only to know that the direction he was walking and the direction of the Alliance Lord's Mansion were fundamentally different things. Fortunately, the person who gave Xiao Sheng the way was also very enthusiastic to suggest that he could take him to take a shortcut, and Xiao Sheng naturally had no opinion.

Although the capital is very large, not all the buildings in it are mansions, and most of the people living in the outer city are civilians, and there are many small streets and alleys.

Xiao Sheng was suspicious at first, until he realized that he had been taken around the road and noticed something unusual. This alley was walked three times, and Xiao Sheng suddenly realized. It's not surprising that two alleys are more similar, but three similar ones are a little off.

Thinking so, Xiao Sheng stretched out his hand to grab the "enthusiastic person" who led the way, but the "enthusiastic person" was keenly aware of Xiao Sheng's movements and hurriedly rolled to the side. In fact, Xiao Sheng didn't have the idea of catching the man, and he stretched out his hand very slowly, but the man's reaction was so violent, obviously he had a great sense of vigilance against Xiao Xingxing.

At this moment, if Xiao Sheng still doesn't understand what happened, then he will be ashamed of his reputation as the number one in the world. Xiao Sheng decisively drew his sword and blocked with his back to block the sneak attack from behind.

However, it was far from enough, the sneak attack behind him was just a signal of the beginning, and the alley at this time was instantly filled with all kinds of hidden weapons, like a storm. Xiao Sheng tried his best to knock down the hidden weapons that were shooting at him one by one, but with such a reluctant look, it was obvious that he couldn't hold on for long. If it was Xiao Sheng at his peak, it would not be a problem for this situation to last for an hour or two, but the sequelae left over from the previous two battles had gradually eroded Xiao Sheng. What's worse is that the back-to-back block just now actually caused Xiao Sheng's chest wound to crack again.

Xiao Sheng finally missed, and a hidden weapon in the storm crossed his sword and hit him in the body. However, the hidden weapon was bounced off when it hit Xiao Sheng's body. Of course, Xiao Sheng was not made of iron, the hidden weapon bounced off, so naturally someone blocked this attack for Xiao Sheng. After Xiao Sheng was out of danger, the hidden weapon storm gradually stopped, and a strong smell of blood rose in the entire alley.

In a few moments, a group of sergeants dressed in golden armor walked out of the alley, and they could vaguely see bright red blood droplets on the golden armor. This is the strongest army in the Imperial City, the Yulin Army.

"Brother Xiao, are you okay?" The gentle and pleasant voice was full of worry at this time.

This was a voice that made Xiao Sheng feel unfamiliar, but this familiar title made Xiao Sheng instantly think of the owner of this beautiful voice. Xiao Sheng turned to look at the beautiful girl in a gorgeous costume, his expression was a little unnatural, and he was silent for a long time before he said with difficulty: "I'm fine." Long time no see. ”

The girl stepped forward quickly, wanting to see if Xiao Sheng was really fine. However, when the girl was about to touch him, Xiao Sheng quickly took a step back, dodged the girl, and said, "Her Royal Highness the princess is the body of a daughter, and she is ...... below."

Yes, this girl dressed in gorgeous clothes is the most favored daughter of the saint today, Princess Chenling, Li Qin.

Li Qin didn't wait for Xiao Sheng to finish speaking, and took Xiao Sheng's hand in one step. The leader of the Yulin Army on the side frowned, and just as he was about to say something, Li Qin let go of the hand holding Xiao Sheng.

"Come back to the palace with me to heal, your injuries are too serious to be delayed any longer. Li Qin just checked Xiao Sheng's pulse at the moment he pulled him, and found that Xiao Sheng's old injuries were backlogged into a disease.

Xiao Sheng shook his head and refused, not because he was reckless, but because he was unwilling to face Li Qin, what happened eight years ago was too unforgettable, and until now I think about it, I still feel a faint pain.

"Just think I'm begging you, okay?" Li Qin's voice already had a little crying in it, "I know you hate me, but you can't just ignore your body like this, you will die soon!"

Xiao Sheng still shook his head firmly, and took a few steps back to prevent Li Qin from forcibly taking him away.

Xiao Sheng's actions naturally couldn't escape Li Qin's eyes, and seeing Xiao Sheng so wary of himself, Li Qin's heart had sunk. Just as he wanted to let Xiao Sheng leave, he couldn't bear it after all, so he turned his back and waved his hand. The Yulin Army surrounded Xiao Sheng.

"Whoever dares to step forward will be killed!" The thunderous sound shocked the Yulin Army, who was constantly compressing the encirclement. Everyone subconsciously looked up at the sky, only to see a man in a black costume descending from the sky and protecting Xiao Sheng by his side.

The man's black clothes have gold piping edges, and the most surprising thing is that a hideous golden four-clawed dragon is entrenched in the whole black clothes, and the craftsmanship is exquisite, like a living dragon lying on this man. can wear such domineering and exposed clothes in the capital, who else can there be besides Ye Qiuli, the leader of the current martial arts alliance?

"Minister, I've seen Princess Chenling. After landing, Ye Qiuli was not too arrogant, and saluted Li Qin in a proper manner.

"Lord Ye Meng, you're here......" There was a hint of loss in Li Qin's voice, but more of a sigh of relief, "Then please take Brother Xiao back to heal, it's not too early today, I'll visit another day." With that, Li Qin quietly left the alley with Yulin Jun.

Two

Inside the Alliance's Mansion

"Xiao Sheng, when I heard that you were coming, I thought you were here to help me. It's a good feeling, are you here to trouble me?" Ye Qiuli said bitterly.

At this time, Xiao Sheng was sitting on the side, and Ye Qiuli's maid was helping him treat his wounds. The chest that was originally pierced by Li Zixiu has not yet healed, and the battle just now only made the wound crack again with just one force. Ye Qiuli's maid finally sewed up Xiao Sheng's wound, which looked really shocking.

Seeing that Xiao Sheng didn't speak, Ye Qiuli silently took out another jade bottle and threw it towards Xiao Sheng.

Xiao Sheng took it with his hand, then opened it, and poured it all into his mouth without looking.

"Damn! You put all such precious things in your mouth without looking at them?" Ye Qiuli was a little crazy, he really hadn't seen him for eight years, and it still seemed like the beginning.

After taking the medicine given by Ye Qiuli, Xiao Sheng's face was obviously much better, and he didn't say anything at the moment, meditating on the spot to prepare for the exercise and recuperation.

Ye Qiuli waved his hand to let the maid retreat, and he stood at the door to protect Xiao Sheng.

Three

It had been six hours since Xiao Sheng began to meditate, and the sky had completely darkened at this time.

Ye Qiuli still stood in the doorway like a stake, and the man didn't seem to get tired.

Finally, Xiao Sheng opened the door, and his high-spirited appearance seemed to be back to the peak moment.

"It's hard work, next, let's make a big fuss!" Xiao Sheng looked at Ye Qiuli and stretched out his hand.

"Let's go, let's go now. Ye Qiuli also stretched out his hand and held Xiao Sheng's outstretched hand tightly. I haven't seen you for eight years, and it's still like the beginning.

Four

On the magnificent hall, a man in a yellow dragon robe sits. This person is the current saint Li Guochang.

"Minister, meet the emperor!" Ye Qiuli of His Royal Highness was respectfully saluting Li Guochang at this time, but Xiao Sheng stood aside with a normal face.

"Aiqing doesn't have to be polite, let's be even. Li Guochang was not angry at Xiao Sheng's actions, and of course it was impossible to appreciate it.

"The minister's late-night visit this time is to tell the emperor: The time has come, I am leaving. Ye Qiuli was still respectful, and he didn't remind Xiao Sheng of his disrespectful behavior.

"Do you always have to come? Maybe you've done too much for this Chang'an City, it's time to let you go. However, can you do one last thing for me before leaving?" Li Guochang's face was full of regret.

"This is the duty of a minister. Ye Qiuli agreed, but Xiao Sheng's face changed and he stabbed Ye Qiuli's waist.

Li Guochang smiled slightly, looked at Xiao Sheng's angry expression, and said slowly: "Kill Xiao Sheng!"

As soon as these words came out, Ye Qiuli's face changed, not frightened, but angry. Ye Qiuli slowly straightened his waist, looked directly at Li Guochang, and said lightly: "Our friendship has ended here." With that, he turned and walked away.

Li Guochang did not speak out to stop Ye Qiuli's departure, however, is it really that simple?

The Yulin Army had already surrounded the entire hall, not only on the ground, but also on each eaves with killers dressed in black in ambush.

This is another battle to the death.

Ye Qiuli became more and more angry, if it wasn't for Xiao Sheng holding him down, I'm afraid he would have already reflexively rushed back to the main hall to kill Li Guochang's old thief.

Xiao Sheng drew his sword, took a deep breath, and swept his gaze around, but he didn't find a breakthrough. There are too many people, layer after layer, and there are no weak points at all.

At this time, Li Guochang had already left the hall from the secret passage, and Li Guochang, who was standing on a high place, looked at the two people who were surrounded by a group, and the corners of his mouth sneered. Whoever doesn't use it for me, die!

Li Guochang raised his hand, and the ballista was wound. Li Guochang waved his hand......

"Stop!" A crisp and loud female voice came from the crowd, and I saw that a path suddenly split out in the dense crowd below, and then I saw that Li Qin was walking in the direction of Xiao Sheng and the others.

Li Guochang's face changed, and he said, "Didn't I say it! I want to keep it a secret from Qin'er? Which bastard leaked this news!"

Li Qin soon came to Xiao Sheng's side, looked at Xiao Sheng with a cold face, and smiled poignantly.

Xiao Sheng felt that his heart softened in an instant, and his originally firm belief showed some signs of collapse. However, Xiao Sheng still refused to give up, turned his head, and his heart hardened again.

Seeing that Xiao Sheng still didn't mean to forgive himself, Li Qin had no choice but to turn around and say to Li Guochang with tears in his eyes: "Father, please let them go." Both of them are great heroes of the Central Plains, and they have paid too much for this country. Please raise your noble hand and let them live. Have you forgotten what the swordsmith said back then?"

Li Guochang was so angry that his hands were shaking, seeing that his plan was interrupted, and his daughter turned to outsiders, he finally broke out: "Impossible! They must die!"

Li Qin seemed to have foreseen this answer, took out a dagger from his arms, put it on his neck, and said slowly: "My daughter only loves Xiao Sheng in this life, if Xiao lives and dies, my daughter is willing to accompany her to be buried." ”