Hearing Wei Caiyi say the word Sun Xiang, Xu Huaigu's heart suddenly tightened. After thinking for a moment, he suddenly realized what Wei Caiyi was talking about.
That day in the southern mountains and forests, in order to save Fan Xuan from the snake, Xu Huaigu had no choice but to use the golden shuttle talisman that had not been used for many years.
This golden shuttle talisman was originally an undisclosed secret of Taihua Mountain in the Middle Earth. Very few people had seen it. The monks present that day were generally not at a high level, so they did not see the details of the golden shuttle talisman. He thought that this method was just Xu Huaigu using some kind of treasured talisman. But Wei Caiyi is different. She is a monk in the eleventh realm and is originally from China. How could she not recognize the golden shuttle talisman?
When Sun Xiang taught him the Golden Shuttle Talisman, he had carefully warned him not to use it unless absolutely necessary, otherwise he would be burned if he was recognized. When the time comes for Taihua Mountain to take responsibility for the secret law, even he will not be able to protect Xu Huaigu. But at this time, Wei Caiyi suddenly said this, how could Xu Huaigu not be nervous?
It can only be blamed on the critical situation at that time. If the Golden Shuttle Talisman had not been used, Fan Xuan would have died at the hands of Tan Snake, and Xu Huaigu could not bear to see her die. Although the two of them once had a life-and-death feud, now they are both comrades in arms, and there is no reason to refuse to save them in the face of death.
Xu Huaigu raised his head and glanced at Wei Caiyi. He saw Wei Caiyi staring at him with burning eyes, so he lowered his head in a guilty manner.
Lu Zijin was a little confused and looked over curiously.
Xu Huaigu saw that this matter could not be fooled, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and answer: "What the senior said, could it be the technique I used at that time?"
"That's right, it's the golden shuttle talisman."
Upon hearing these four words, even Lu Zijin looked a little surprised. He was stunned for a moment, then half-closed his eyes and looked at Xu Huaigu critically.
Wei Caiyi continued: "To be honest, I actually admire you. But appreciation is appreciation. The origin of the golden shuttle talisman you carry, but you still have to honestly explain it. You also know, like Taihua Mountain Such a big sect guards its own secrets very strictly. If this matter spreads, people from Mount Taihua will definitely be sent to arrest you. At that time, even if someone is willing to protect you, I'm afraid there is no reason to do so."
When Lu Zijin heard Wei Caiyi tell the reason for the matter, he became serious and said, "This is no small matter. I know you are not a wild cultivator who deliberately steals the secrets of the immortal family. If you have any difficulties, you can tell me. I Senior He Wei is not an unreasonable person, if he is reasonable, he will naturally not embarrass you."
Seeing that he couldn't get over it, Xu Huaigu had no choice but to grit his teeth. As a last resort, he had to tell everything about what happened in Binxi. Including Sun Xiang planting a talisman in his heart, and how Deng Zhiyuan taught him swordsmanship.
After finishing speaking, Xu Huaigu was still a little worried. After all, these things are secrets among secrets. He has never told anyone about it. Even Yu Qin, who is closest to him, does not know that he still possesses the golden shuttle talisman.
After listening to this, Lu Zijin nodded and said suddenly: "I see, that makes sense. When I first returned to Dayu from Central China, I heard that a war broke out in Binxi, and Sun Xiang suffered He was seriously injured, but he was promoted to the tenth level as a blessing in disguise. It turns out that you were also present at the time."
Xu Huaigu said quickly: "Juniors dare not lie. Everything I said above is true."
After hearing this, Wei Caiyi smiled slowly and said: "I didn't expect that the whole thing was like this, but that's fine. However, Sun Xiang had such an embarrassing incident back then. He was forced to hand over a golden shuttle talisman. I'm afraid He has also gone through a lot of cultivation. Haha, I have never heard him talk about it. This time when I return to Middle-earth, I have to laugh at him."
When Xu Huaigu heard what Wei Caiyi said, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "So, senior won't hold me accountable?"
Wei Caiyi smiled and said: "The affairs of Mount Taihua have nothing to do with me, so why should I care so much about him? Besides, Sun Xiang is also a businessman, and he has a lot of properties in Luoyun City. In short, I have nothing to do with him. He still has some friendship, just help him hide this matter from Taihua Mountain."
Xu Huaigu said happily: "In this way, I would like to thank you senior!"
"You don't need to thank me. This favor should be attributed to Sun Xiang." Wei Caiyi sat back down and smiled slightly, "He asked me to help him hide the secret, and he asked me to take his apprentice back to China. Tu. Let me think about it, how can I ask him to thank me?"
"Take his apprentice back to Middle-earth?"
When Xu Huaigu heard this, he suddenly thought, isn't Sun Xiang's disciple Li Zi? Speaking of which, she was about to leave again, and Xu Huaigu couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Xu Huaigu asked hurriedly: "Senior, when are you planning to leave?"
"It's just for these few days." Wei Caiyi lay lazily on the chair and replied with squinted eyes, "Now that the seventh level has been passed, and the business between me and Lu Zijin has been completed, what are you still doing here? It's just that? That Taotie didn't dare to fight with me, it's a pity."
Xu Huaigu sighed secretly. They had only been together for two or three months, and now that it was time to part ways, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Besides, Li Zi seems to be in low spirits recently. Could it be because of this incident?
No matter what, we have known each other since childhood. It is rare to get together and we have to say goodbye again. Although Yu Qin may not be happy, Xu Huaigu believes that his feelings for Li Zi are the same as those for Zhang Xiaohe, and he will just try to persuade her when the time comes.
"There's no need to say goodbye in a hurry. I'll tell you when I take her away in a few days." Wei Caiyi said empathetically, "There's just one thing I have to remind you of. I still have to say goodbye. Even if you are someone who has been around, you can still see some clues even if you haven’t observed carefully. Li Zi seems to have some feelings for you. This is not a good thing. She practices Taoism of Sun Xiang’s lineage and pays attention to Let go, once you have worries, the path of practice will become narrower and narrower. What's more, you already have a Taoist partner, so it's best not to have too many entanglements with her. Again, this is just my advice, It’s up to you whether you listen or not.”
Sun Xiang also said the same thing to Li Zi when he said goodbye to him last time. Thinking of this, Xu Huaigu couldn't help but feel confused and thanked him casually: "Thank you, senior, for reminding me."
Wei Caiyi nodded and looked outside through the window. The sky was clear and blue. She seemed to be in a much better mood. She stood up and said with a smile, "The weather is so nice today. I'll go out for a walk."
Xu Huaigu cupped his hands and said, "Senior."
Lu Zijin also stood up and gave him his hands.
Wei Caiyi waved her hand, indicating that they didn't need to be polite, then opened the door and went downstairs, so only Lu Zijin and Xu Huaigu were left on the second floor.
Lu Zijin pointed to the chair where Wei Caiyi was sitting before and said with a smile: "Sit down quickly, why are you standing all the time?"
Xu Huaigu responded and sat down. The sun shines in through the window, and it shines brightly on Xu Huaigu's body, making it very warm.
Lu Zijin smiled and said: "I never thought you would have such an opportunity before. No wonder you have such a high level of cultivation at such a young age. It turns out there are experts helping you behind the scenes."
Xu Huaigu laughed twice and said, "It's just luck."
"Wei Caiyi and I will keep the secret for you, you don't have to worry about this. But in the future, unless it's a life or death situation, try not to use the Golden Shuttle Talisman, especially in Middle Earth, where people know the Golden Shuttle Talisman." There are many, and if you are not careful, you may get into trouble."
Xu Huaigu nodded in agreement, and Lu Zijin continued: "Thanks to your help this time, otherwise, not a single one of the soldiers at Tanglin Pass would be able to escape alive."
"Mr. Lu, you're welcome. This is what I should do." Xu Huaigu felt a little worried, "Speaking of which, how many soldiers from Tanglin Pass made it to Wuliang alive?"
Lu Zijin lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said, "After all, there are 8,326 people in total."
There were originally more than 60,000 soldiers, but only about 8,000 survived. This was even with the help of Xu Huaigu and Wei Caiyi. If Wei Caiyi was not here, I am afraid that the whole army would have been wiped out in the mountains and forests just north, and even Xu Huaigu himself would not be able to survive.
Xu Huaigu felt sad in his heart and asked: "Mr. Lu took such a risky move. Did he calculate in advance that the loss would be so huge?"
The look on Lu Zijin's face was hard to read, and he just asked: "Did Chu Xiuyang tell you?"
Xu Huaigu answered truthfully: "Yes. Although I admire Mr. Lu, I think General Chu did the right thing. If he didn't tell me, the drama would naturally be more realistic, but more soldiers would die."
Lu Zijin said: "Her original intention is naturally good, but her heart is still soft."
"Mr. Lu, do you think General Chu did something wrong?"
"It's not entirely true, at least it's not good enough." Lu Zijin said slowly, "Those who use military skills as generals should have a heart of stone. The most taboo thing is to act emotionally."
"Although Tanglin Pass lost more than 50,000 soldiers this time, it has gained the trust of the demon clan. If we make good use of false information in the future, hundreds of thousands of demon clan can be easily wiped out after a battle. How can you not die in a war? Human? Only when you give up can you gain, it's just a matter of weighing the pros and cons."
Xu Huaigu remained silent.
Although Lu Zijin has his own reasons, Xu Huaigu still doesn't agree with it. When he thought of so many dead soldiers, as well as their surviving relatives and widowed wives, his heart became extremely heavy.
Lu Zijin stared at Xu Huaigu for a long time and said, "Like Chu Xiuyang, your heart is a little softer. You didn't kill the snake at that time. After all, isn't it because you were moved by compassion?"
Xu Huaigu remained silent for a long time. After a long while, he said: "In the future, Mr. Lu, is there anything else you need my help with at the border?"
Lu Zijin shook his head and said: "You have helped enough. After the seventh pass was broken, the battle line was stretched again, stretching thousands of miles from the east coast to the west coast. I'm afraid you can't help much. Not only you, but also the other monks no longer need to stay at the border. I will personally inform them of this matter in two days. You have all done the best you can. Next, it is up to us to lead the troops. It’s time to fight.”
"You should also know that the four countries in the Eastern Fuyao Continent have now formed a coalition. At this time, the total number of armies of the four countries stationed in the Dayu Kingdom is close to five million. Although these armies are a mixed bag, there are still many problems in the coordination and contact between the parties. , but after all, the numbers are there, and they can always stop the demon clan for a while. I will leave the border affairs to me next. If you have time, you might as well go to Xingqing City and have a look. Her Highness the Princess may need you. "
Xu Huaigu nodded and said: "Since Mr. Lu no longer needs my help, I am actually planning to go north to Fuyao Sect."
"Why don't you go back to Xingqing? I might never see you again next time you come."
Xu Huaigu lowered his head and thought deeply, and said: "That being said, it's better to go there. Some old friends are still in Xingqing, so I have to go and help them."
"Do you want to take them away? You have to do it as soon as possible. Her Royal Highness the Princess will soon issue a ban and strictly prohibit anyone from Xingqing from entering or exiting. By then, no matter who you are or how powerful you are, you will not be able to leave."
Xu Huaigu was surprised and asked hurriedly: "Why is this?"
"The border war is tense, and we can only retreat while fighting. Your Highness and I have long expected that the final battle of Dayu Kingdom will end in Xingqing. Think about it, if there are no restrictions, by that time, Xingqing will Will there be anyone left? Everyone has fled, what else will the army protect? Is it an empty city?"
Xu Huaigu said anxiously: "Then we can't seal the city! Wouldn't this cut off everyone's livelihood?"
Lu Zijin looked serious and said: "If you fight with your backs, the army will be more powerful. The vitality of Dayu Country has been wiped out, and Dongfuyao Island is just lingering. Even if they can escape, where can they escape? Instead of dying of exhaustion and starvation in the escape, it is better to Die with your back straight."
"But……"
"There is no but, this is the decision made by His Highness. If you are dissatisfied, you can go to Xingqing City to find her. She values your opinion very much. Maybe you can make her change her mind."
Xu Huaigu gritted his teeth and remained silent for a long time, and finally said unwillingly: "But aren't we fighting on the border just to protect the people of Dayu Country? If we do this, wouldn't the efforts of the border army be wasted!"
Lu Zijin said: "You should say these things in front of Her Royal Highness the Princess."
"I will go, and I will definitely tell her." Xu Huaigu said firmly, "I will go to Xingqing in a few days to talk to her about the matter."
Lu Zijin suddenly smiled and said with a sense of relief in his tone: "I think back when you were just a child, Her Highness the Princess seemed to be out of reach. But at this time, you are not only her right-hand man, but also her right-hand man. Can influence national affairs. In just ten years, one person can change so much."
Xu Huaigu looked resolute and made up his mind that he must go to Xingqing this time.
Lu Zijin picked up the military affairs booklet, lowered his head and said, "It won't be too late to bring up these matters in a few days. Let's go see Chu Xiuyang first. She should be recovering from her injuries at the moment."
"where is she?"
"I'll ask the guard at the door to take you there, just follow him."
Xu Huaigu nodded, cupped his hands and said goodbye, then turned and left. Before going out, he didn't forget to take off the blue-white Liuyun robe and put it away. Now that we are in the military camp, not on the battlefield, there is no need to wear the magic robe of an immortal soldier and parade around.
