"Admit defeat, Brother Zhuang, you are too powerful."
The man who fell to the ground was convinced that he had lost. He originally thought that his strength was the best in this area.
I heard that there was someone in this village who was very good at fighting, so I came to challenge him.
Unexpectedly, Zhuang Fangliang was beaten so hard that he was unable to fight back, and he was defeated in just a few rounds.
Although Zhuang Fangliang came from an ordinary background, he quickly climbed from the bottom to the top in the Ming Cult, which advocates force, with his naturally strong physique.
Although he is occasionally domineering, he also cares about the people around him, so even if he comes from a humble background, there are still many people who are willing to follow him.
After Zhuang Fangliang ascended to the position of guard captain directly under the Palace of Light, the Seventh Secret Palace and the Presbyterian Council continued to send matchmakers to negotiate marriages.
Zhuang Fangliang, who has no power background but can achieve the important position of directly reporting to the guard captain, is naturally the target that all forces want to win over.
But Zhuang Fangliang finally chose to marry his childhood sweethearts who also had no background.
"Brother Zhuang, the environment here is really good. There is a large area of farmland there. It feels like returning to the old village."
Zhuang Fangliang's wife Ruan Mei looked excited and pointed to the farmland in the distance.
She liked to call Zhuang Fangliang Brother Zhuang, just like the people in the village before. Even after the two got married, she still called him that.
The two stood on the attic, Zhuang Fangliang looked at his wife dotingly.
At that time, Zhuang Fangliang was already a Five Elements Guard of the Ming Cult and was known as the pillar of the Guangming Palace, but he still chose to move to the quiet Mufeng and live a leisurely life with his wife.
Especially after his daughter was born, looking at her infant daughter, Zhuang Fangliang wanted to give her all the love and affection.
The company of his wife and daughter was the happiest time in his life. At that time, he thought that this happiness would last a lifetime.
Until he took a step further for martial arts and chose to retreat and attack the realm of transformation.
Ruan Mei held her daughter in her arms and asked with some worry and reluctance: "Brother Zhuang, do you have to go into seclusion to practice?"
When it comes to retreat, no one can guarantee the time and risks.
When her daughter was born, Ruan Mei naturally didn't want her husband to leave.
Zhuang Fangliang hugged his wife and said softly: "I'm sorry, madam, as the captain of the guard directly under the Palace of Light, I have to reach the realm of transformation."
Ruan Mei didn't understand what transformation was. She only knew that it was something her husband had to do. She prayed that her husband would be safe and go well and come back soon.
Zhuang Fangliang was also worried about the danger of leaving his wife and daughter alone, so he entrusted them to his confidants to take care of them before going into seclusion.
"lady?"
Seeing the mess on the floor and the damaged furniture in the room, Zhuang Fangliang's confidant, Gu Hongzhe, suddenly felt something bad.
Someone kidnapped Zhuang Fangliang's wife and daughter while he was away.
Gu Hongzhe quickly informed Zhuang Fangliang. After receiving the urgent report, Zhuang Fangliang immediately interrupted the retreat and led the entire escort team to search for his wife and daughter.
There is no doubt about the strength of the guards directly under the Palace of Light, and they quickly found the villains who kidnapped Zhuang Fangliang's wife and daughter.
"Qiang, langlang."
The sword in Zhuang Fangliang's hand fell, and he knelt down, looking at the scene in front of him in disbelief.
When he arrived, his wife had been killed, her body had been stabbed, and only her infant daughter was left crying.
…
"Who can I blame?"
Zhuang Fangliang lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "All of this is caused by me. If I can let go of the idea of studying martial arts, I don't care about my status as a direct guard captain."
"If I hadn't moved to Mufeng, but to the safer Rifeng..."
Recalling those past events, Zhuang Fangliang still couldn't let go. No matter what martial arts skills or identity, they were not as important as his wife.
Although she doesn't seem to understand anything, she cares about herself from the bottom of her heart more than anyone else and is a wife who loves to laugh.
This feeling can be recalled later, but it was already at a loss.
Bai Xiuping, who had been silent all this time, said slowly: "So...did you let yourself fall into this state?"
Zhuang Fangliang said "hmm" and kept his head down. When this matter was mentioned, he had no face to look up.
"I don't know how many times I want to understand my life, but thinking that my daughter has lost her mother, if she loses her father again and is alone in the world, I will not be able to see my wife."
In order to escape the pain of losing his wife, Zhuang Fangliang gave up martial arts and began to rely on Ecstasy.
Feeling the restored strength of his arm, Zhuang Fangliang continued: "I stopped using martial arts from then on. Everyone thought that I had too much impact, developed inner demons, and lost my internal strength."
When Bai Xiuping injected internal energy into Zhuang Fangliang just now, he knew that he still had internal energy, although it was extremely weak.
"Is it because you blocked your bloodline and caused yourself to fall into chaos, and you were confused because of the disorientation?"
Hearing Zhuang Fangliang's words, which seemed to have no nostalgia for the world and only wanted to die, Bai Xiu asked calmly: "Will you blame me for saving you?"
Zhuang Fangliang, who clenched his fists, shook his head in surprise and said, "Although I was unconscious at the time, I remember everything about how you saved me."
"It's a great kindness that will never be forgotten."
Bai Xiuping also took a long breath in his heart. He risked his life and finally saved the person. If the person he saved resented him in turn, he couldn't help but curse.
At this moment, Zhuang Fangliang finally raised his head and said slowly: "Sir, I only have one thing to ask you."
"Please tell me."
"Are you from Yangming Palace?"
Bai Xiuping couldn't help but feel his heart tremble when he heard this, thinking of the old man who laughed and praised how powerful this holy fire mask was.
At this moment, he seriously suspected that the Holy Fire Mask Nalan Jingzhi gave him was an imitation. Didn't he promise that after putting it on, others wouldn't be able to recognize him?
How come Zhuang Fangliang guessed his identity at the first guess?
"If you feel troubled, you don't need to answer."
Looking at Bai Xiuping who was silent, Zhuang Fangliang seemed to sense his embarrassment. He did not pursue the question and said to himself: "Your inner strength is still flowing in my body. There is only one martial arts Mingjiao with the immortal fire."
"At the same time, the only one who can suppress the Blood Luo Gong I practice is the Heavenly Demon Holy Gong!"
Among the Ming Cult, only the masters of Guangming Palace and Yangming Palace have the ability to practice this divine skill.
Without waiting for Bai Xiuping to answer, Zhuang Fangliang knelt down on one knee and clasped his fists and said: "Zhuang Fangliang swears to follow you to the death. If you want the Mingjiao, my subordinates will take it for you. If you want your subordinates to destroy the country, my subordinates will destroy it."
Seize Mingjiao and destroy the country.
Just a few words, but those who heard it were frightened.
"It's just that my little girl..."
Before Zhuang Fangliang could finish speaking, Bai Xiuping interrupted and explained: "As Zhuang Qiuyun said, you don't need to worry. She is safe now."
"Really, really?"
Zhuang Fangliang's eyes widened and he couldn't believe it.
His daughter was his only concern, and he really couldn't bear the pain of losing a loved one again.
Seeing Zhuang Fangliang's disbelief, Bai Xiuping nodded and said, "Of course, I don't dare to lie in front of a transformation master."
As he spoke, Bai Xiuping coughed lightly and said a little embarrassedly: "It's just that I clicked her dizzy point to trick her, and I feel a little guilty."
He really didn't dare say in front of his father that your daughter took the initiative to hug me, and I helped her take off her coat.
Zhuang Fangliang was now convinced that his daughter was safe, and said excitedly: "Thank you very much. I have nothing more to ask for. You have become such an outstanding person."
"Your life-saving grace will definitely be repaid by my subordinates. If you need anything, just give me your orders."
Bai Xiuping also chuckled when he saw this. Zhuang Fangliang was strong and upright. This kind of person promised a lot of money and didn't have to worry about the other party's betrayal. He didn't risk his own life to save him in vain.
Bai Xiuping stretched out his hand and said, "Before that, please pull me up first."
Although it was because he had consumed almost all his internal energy and had not recovered yet, to put it simply, well, like Nalan Jingzhi, he could not stand up.
Zhuang Fangliang was stunned, and quickly reached out to pull Bai Xiuping up.
Bai Xiuping stood up and said softly: "The Young Master will appear with Luo Jian tomorrow. Then, do what you want to do."
Zhuang Fangliang understood immediately, grinned and replied: "Yes, I understand."
Before leaving, Bai Xiuping thought of something and stopped and said, "Then, please try your best to spare the life of the 'young leader' tomorrow."
Zhuang Fangliang, who knew what Bai Xiuping meant, couldn't help but smile again and said, "Yes, I obey."
