More than a month ago, a distinguished guest came to the Lin family. This distinguished guest is Zhao Ming, the chief escort of Luoyang Zhongyuan Escort Bureau, and also Lin Yue's savior. When Lin Yue was young, he wandered around the world and fell into the trap of a traitor, almost losing his life. Zhao Ming happened to be passing by and rescued Lin Yue, and the two became friends from then on. Because the two were too far apart, they didn't have close contact.
Although Zhao Ming has extraordinary martial arts skills, he cannot teach others. Coupled with the limited talents of his son and apprentice, their martial arts skills were always average. The Central Plains Escort Bureau is gradually declining, and its former glory is long gone. Zhao Ming also thought openly and accepted the cruel reality.
When Lin Yue saw an old friend coming to visit, he naturally gave him warm hospitality. After greeting each other, Zhao Ming told him his intention. It turns out that he came to ask Lin Yue to take action to protect Wu Zetian who was patrolling incognito. Zhao Ming knew that he was not good at martial arts and could not bear such an important task, so he went to Nanyue to ask Lin Yue for help. Lin Yue listened, but hesitated.
Lin Yue was extremely disgusted with Wu Zetian and was unwilling to protect her at all. But Zhao Ming had saved his life and was a good friend for many years, but he had never asked for help, so he couldn't refuse. Seeing Lin Yue's silence, Zhao Ming quickly tried his best to persuade him. Under Zhao Ming's pleading, Lin Yue had to reluctantly agree.
However, Lin Yue told Zhao Ming that he had lived in seclusion for many years and did not want to get involved in the world. The three men from Feiyun are successful in martial arts. They have been traveling in the world for the past two years and have accumulated enough experience. He believed that the three apprentices were capable enough to complete this protection mission.
Lin Yue had no intention of taking action personally. Zhao Ming knew that he did not want to damage the good and innocent reputation of chivalry. After all, Wu Zetian had a reputation for evil. Lin Feiyun and the other two are very young, so even if people in the world misunderstand them, there is still room for improvement.
Zhao Ming passed by Nanyue a few years ago and met Feiyun and the others. He knew that they were Lin Yue's proud disciples and had good martial arts. Lin Yue always kept his word. Now that he had made his decision, Zhao Ming couldn't say more. Zhao Ming told Lin Yue about Wu Zetian's patrol, and also left a portrait of Wu Zetian for Feiyun and the others to identify.
Early the next morning, Zhao Ming thanked Lin Yue and left. Lin Yue immediately sent a letter to Fei Yun from other places, urgently recruiting Fei Yun and the other three people to return to the mountain. A few days later, Feiyun and the others hurried back to Nanyue.
When the three of them saw Lin Yue and kowtowed in greeting, Feiyun asked, "Master, I am hurrying the disciples and the three of them back to the mountain. What orders do you have?" Lin Yue hesitated for a moment and said, "Master, I was entrusted by my savior to go. I have to do something difficult. I wonder if you are willing to do it for me?"
Feiyun, Liangchen and Meimei stood up, knelt in front of Lin Yue, and said in unison: "Master, don't worry, no matter how difficult it is, even if we have to go through fire and water, we will not frown and fight to the death to complete this matter!"
Lin Yue quickly helped them up and said with a smile: "It doesn't have to be like this. If you are willing to do it, just try your best. There is no need to risk death." Feiyun and the other three stood up and asked, "What does Master want us to do?"
Lin Yue glanced at the three of them and said slowly: "Go and protect Wu Zetian who is on patrol incognito until she returns to Luoyang safely." Feiyun and the others knew that their master had always hated Wu Zetian, so they couldn't help but be surprised when they heard this.
The outspoken Mei Mei immediately said: "Master, it is said that Wu Zetian is ruthless and murders innocent people indiscriminately. She is a vicious female devil and a traitor who usurped Li Tang's world. You have always taught us not to make friends with the government and stay away from court affairs. Now we If you don’t kill this female devil and instead protect her, I’m afraid you will disappoint your colleagues in the world.”
Feiyun was furious, his face darkened, and he shouted softly: "Beautiful scenery, shut up. Master has decided, and we will obey his orders. If you don't want to go, I will go alone!" Liangchen said hurriedly: "Senior Brother, whatever you say, we will naturally I will obey my master’s orders and walk with you, and I will not care about other people’s opinions!”
Mei Mei was so shocked that he immediately knelt down and kowtowed, and said: "Master, Mei Mei is talking nonsense, please punish me!" Lin Yue smiled slightly, helped Mei Mei up and said: "Feiyun is calm and steady, Liang Chen is witty and smart, you are forthright and forthright. You guys. I've watched you grow up little by little, so I can't be clear about it. I had expected you to say these words, so how could I blame you." Meili's face turned red, she grinned, and said, "Thank you, Master!" "
Lin Yue then asked the three of them to sit down and told them the whole story and his thoughts. Lin Yue was forced to agree because of Zhao Ming's life-saving grace. If he takes action personally, there will be no room for maneuver if something serious happens. But he told the three of them that Wu Zetian was, as Meimei said, a ruthless person who had killed countless people. Naturally, there were enemies all over the world.
Wu Zetian went on tour incognito. Although she would keep it strictly confidential, there is no airtight wall in the world. Her various enemies and some righteous people in the world will definitely seize the opportunity to seek revenge or assassination once they learn the news.
If Wu Zetian lived in the palace, there would be no possibility for others to attack her. But now Wu Zetian was out incognito, with not many guards around her, so it was difficult to take careful precautions, and the assassination became much easier.
Lin Yue told Feiyun and the others that when protecting Wu Zetian, they should only repel those who come to attack. Even if your own life is endangered, don't kill the other person, try to injure him and force him away, so as not to form irresolvable grudges. If he loses his opponent, he can protect Wu Zetian and escape while ensuring his own safety.
Such requirements are very demanding. After all, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the world, and who can guarantee that you will not encounter a top master. But Feiyun and the others knew it was difficult, but they still nodded in agreement. As far as they were concerned, since Lin Yue had given orders, they would still do it even if they lost their lives. Then Lin Yue told the three people about Wu Zetian's patrol, and then took out the portrait and gave it to them to watch and collect.
Early the next morning, Feiyun and the others packed up, said goodbye to Lin Yue, and descended to Nanyue. Lin Yue said that Wu Zetian would stop in Jingzhou recently, so they headed straight there. A few days later, they rushed to Jingzhou without stopping.
After several days of searching and comparing Wu Zetian's portrait, Feiyun and the others finally found traces of Wu Zetian. The three were overjoyed, but they did not show up to meet each other. Instead, they lived opposite the inn where Wu Zetian lived and protected her secretly.
Early this morning, I found Wu Zetian and his party leaving the inn and heading north. Feiyun hurriedly followed with Liangchen and beautiful scenery, and also left the north gate of Jingzhou. After walking for more than thirty miles, when we arrived at the foot of Baling Mountain, we heard the sound of fighting in front of us.
Feiyun was shocked, knowing that Wu Zetian and others must have been attacked, and immediately urged his horse forward. After walking a few feet, they saw four men in black standing in the middle of the road holding steel knives.
The man in black saw Feiyun and the others approaching, and shouted: "The government is arresting thieves, please turn back quickly and leave in the afternoon!" Liangchen and Beautiful Views flew up, waved both palms in the air, and suddenly there was a fierce palm wind. Four men in black were forced to fall on the roadside.
