"I heard that there are many strange people in the martial arts world, and there are many monks and Taoist priests with superb martial arts skills. Also, I heard that gangs composed of beggars are also a force in the martial arts world, right?"
Bai Xiuping chuckled and said: "You are talking about the Beggar Clan, right? Not only the Beggar Clan, many sects also formed the Wulin Alliance."
Zhao Guangxiu said in a yearning tone: "I heard that people in the world live freely. They start wandering around at a young age, traveling around the world and making all kinds of friends. Is that true?"
"Free..."
Bai Xiuping murmured.
Not all people in the martial arts world are free. They must abide by many unwritten rules and strictly abide by the disciplines of their families and sects. If you really count them, there are countless rules.
Bai Xiuping thought deeply and said: "Freedom is also not free. There are rules and regulations between heaven and earth, and there are no exceptions anywhere."
"It's just that people in the martial arts world have martial arts skills, so they can travel farther and climb higher mountains. The farther they go, the more they see, and the more they make their own judgments and choices."
Zhao Guangxiu stared at him blankly.
"Isn't this true everywhere in the world? Some of the so-called emperors and bureaucrats hold great power, but they only do it to satisfy their own selfish desires."
It was not polite to talk about the imperial court in front of the prince, but Zhao Guangxiu did not say anything like he just did.
"The world belongs to everyone. The strong should regard the freedom of the weak as their boundary, and those in power should consider the suffering of the people as their concern."
Zhao Guangxiu lowered his head and said nothing. After a moment, he asked, "Why did you come to this place?"
"Didn't I tell you, I'm here to save those imprisoned people."
"I see, you are still a chivalrous person."
This time Bai Xiuping was silent. Was it because of his so-called benevolence or because of habit?
If he is truly a chivalrous man, what difference does he have between himself and a demon when he slaughters the Turkic soldiers?
"So are you from the Wulin Alliance?"
Zhao Guangxiu asked curiously.
Bai Xiuping glanced at him, thought for a moment and said, "I am a believer."
"Religious? Muslim?"
"No, it's the Ming Cult, which is what people call the Demon Cult. The Ming Cult located in the Shiwan Mountains is where I live."
Zhao Guangxiu was startled, fell to the ground, and said in a panic: "Devil, Demon Cult!"
"You are actually a traitor, how is this possible, then why do you still..."
Even the prince who had lived in the palace for a long time had heard about the name of the Demonic Cult, and they all said that the Demonic Cult was a traitor that brought harm to the world.
But if that's the case, why would the other party risk his life to save him?
Bai Xiuping stood up. He had already accepted the identity of the Young Master of the Ming Cult and said calmly: "Who do you think I am?"
"Rebel? Evil ghost?"
"That's not important. It doesn't matter what you think. I'm just here to rescue the imprisoned people, that's all."
Zhao Guangxiu was still panicked and didn't speak again after that.
The next day, the two of them climbed over the valley. Zhao Guangxiu's white clothes were already covered in mud. As a prince, it was rare for him to be so embarrassed, but that was not what he cared about at the moment.
"Right there."
Bai Xiuping suddenly spoke.
Zhao Guangxiu looked up and saw the figure in the cage outside the woods, and said in surprise: "Commander."
The people in the cage are all wearing black flying fish suits. If they are ordinary flying fish suits, they may be bureaucrats or powerful people.
But the black flying fish suit can only be worn by the shadow guard organization directly under the emperor.
"They are all still alive."
Zhao Guangxiu stood up suddenly and was about to go over. Bai Xiuping quickly pulled him back and whispered: "Don't you think there's something strange?"
Zhao Guangxiu took a closer look and saw that there was no one watching around the cage.
When Bai Xiuping put his hands on the ground, Luck sensed that there were a large number of people hiding in the woods not far away, and one of them was particularly powerful.
He secretly sighed that he hadn't even considered such a simple question. Seeing the direction in which they were escaping, the other party must have guessed that they were coming to the prison.
Coupled with the fact that Zhao Guangxiu was the prince, they concluded that if Zhao Guangxiu really wanted to leave, he would need the help of these shadow guards.
Seeing Bai Xiuping frowning and staring at him, Zhao Guangxiu asked, "What's wrong with you?"
"This is a trap. The other party is hiding in the woods. As long as we go out, the other party will attack immediately."
"That's true."
Zhao Guangxiu surprisingly did not panic. After arranging his clothes, he patted the dust on his body, straightened his back, put his hands behind his back and said calmly: "How is it? Do I look like a prince now?"
"I am the crown prince, the crown prince of Daxia, and a person wearing a python robe. Even if I do not have the opportunity to wear that dragon robe, it cannot change the fact that I also represent the dignity of Daxia."
"Even if you are a traitor in the eyes of others, it cannot change the fact that you risked your life to save me. As a prince, others see me as a prince without any talent. They have always been disappointed with me."
He chuckled, as if he was laughing at his past self.
My father believed that the Turks were nothing more than a group of barbarians outside the Great Wall who had no threat and could be easily destroyed. He sent 300,000 troops to destroy the Turks in one fell swoop.
The eunuch strongly suggested to the emperor that the prince should serve as a supervisor and personally lead the army to suppress the barbarians and improve the morale of the army. His father really agreed.
What is ridiculous is that within the Daxia Army, a mere eunuch, Wang Ge, in the name of imperial authority, gave random command to the war, was improperly organized, and had internal discord. How could a group of generals and soldiers be convinced by the eunuch's command.
In the face of the well-prepared Turks, the 300,000-strong army became a joke. They suffered a complete defeat and hundreds of thousands of troops were killed.
He, the prince, was taken as a hostage and taken outside the Great Wall.
Bai Xiuping realized that at that time, someone had his hands and feet cut off, and the person Zhao Guangxiu said deserved it was probably the eunuch Wang Ge.
"It has been several months since my king was captured. Do you know what I have done during this time?"
"Feeding and bathing the horses in the stable, it was the first time I knew that the stable was such a smelly place. Of course I also tried to escape, but failed several times, and finally gave up."
Zhao Guangxiu sneered: "I have also thought about whether I am the prince of a country or a horse servant."
He would rather just be in an ordinary family, fighting in the world, how cool and unrestrained, instead of being put on a high position and becoming a puppet with no freedom at all.
The only thing Zhao Guangxiu did was express his dissatisfaction with the eunuchs, and as a result he was sent to fight against the Turks.
He said softly: "Now everything should come to an end, and I can finally let go. Whoever wants to take this position can take it."
Seeing that he was about to stand up, Bai Xiuping quickly grabbed him and yelled in a low voice: "What do you want to do?"
Zhao Guangxiu murmured: "Even if I go back to that palace, what can I do? I have never been in my father's eyes. What good end can I get if I offend the eunuch? Today's end is just a matter of time. thing."
"The reason why I asked you to take me away is because I simply want to go back and take another look. There is someone who must still be looking forward to my return. Only she will truly want to see me again."
Now he understands that in the past, he was always confused and wanted to find the meaning of his place and the way forward. However, the road was always under his feet, but he never found it.
Obviously, as long as he looks back, he can see the people he wants to protect, and when he looks down, he can see the path he wants to take.
But he has been stuck in it.
Zhao Guangxiu's eyes were firm and he said with relief: "What matters is not how others view me, nor what position I am in. What matters is who I am. Knowing this is enough."
He turned around and chuckled: "You let me understand this matter. Can you tell me your real name?"
Bai Xiuping was stunned. Who is he now?
Bai Xiuping of the Wulin League, or Li Yiqing of the Ming Cult?
"If possible, I also want to see your true appearance under the mask. I want to take a last look at my savior."
Zhao Guangxiu saw that he didn't respond and didn't force himself. He sighed and said, "What a pity."
"If you have a chance to see the Crown Princess in the future, please tell her for me that if you go and don't come back, I will be ashamed of her."
He smiled lightly and looked straight ahead at the road.
After saying that, Zhao Guangxiu straightened his body, strode forward, stood in front of the prison and shouted: "The king has arrived, just come out."
The shadow guard was shocked and said: "Your Highness, Your Highness?"
The Turkic soldiers came out in full force and aimed their bows and arrows at Zhao Guangxiu. Grand Master Zuo Bei also appeared and sneered: "Here he is indeed. He managed to escape with great difficulty and actually delivered him to his door in person. What a stupid guy."
