Feiyun's folding fan was sharpened and he waved his left palm out at the same time. The two swords intersected, and the broken sword was knocked away again. The two of them also pressed their palms together, and the strong force of their palms shook Feiyun back a few steps before he stood firm.
Lu Zhi only took two steps back and then stood firm. Obviously Lu Zhi's internal strength is stronger than Feiyun. Feiyun thought to himself, it seemed that the only way to deal with him was to rely on the strength of the folding fan. In fact, not only Feiyun was surprised, but Lu Zhi was also surprised.
The opponent had already used up all his internal strength with this palm strike. He originally wanted to kill Liu Shui or seriously injure him with one strike. But Liu Shui only took a few steps back and didn't look injured at all.
At the same time, a masked man on the side was helpless when facing Gao Jizhong. He saw that the people here were pushed back and could not restrain Liu Shui. He knew that if the fight continued, they might not be able to escape. After all, the opponent has two more masters at the moment. If those guards help whoever they want, the people on their side will definitely be defeated. Thinking of this, the man ducked out of the battle circle, returned to the back, and let out a scream.
As soon as the roar came out, the four people who were fighting attacked each other fiercely, forcing each other back, then turned around and ran away. In a moment, the group of people disappeared into the woods on the roadside. When Gao Jizhong was about to give chase, Liu Shui stopped him and said, "Stop chasing him. Thank God they are willing to retreat."
Yanmei came over in a hurry, but she didn't expect you to come by such a coincidence. Liu Shui asked, "You're not injured, are you?" That man has extremely high martial arts skills. Seeing that he cared about her, Yanmei was filled with joy and said, "I'm fine." how have you been? It seems to me that you have lost a lot of weight. Liu Shuidao: "Everything is fine with me." "
Zhao Yuankan also came over, bowed his hands to Liu Shui and said, "Shui'er, fortunately you came in time!" At this time, Murong Zaixing and others also came over to meet Liu Shui, and Yanmei introduced them one by one. Yanmei said: "Everyone, although this group of people has retreated, we still have to be more careful. I think we should not get together. We are divided into three teams, one team is in front to clear the way, and the other team is in the back to respond. One team The team is in the middle." Naturally, everyone had no objection.
Yanmei immediately asked Murong Zaixing and Zhang Ze to open the way in front, and asked Gao Jizhong and Hu Yanshou to support them from behind. She, Liu Shui and others followed Zhao Yuankan closely. Among this group of people, Liu Shui and Yanmei have the best martial arts skills, so they can naturally ensure the prince's safety.
After walking for half a day, Murong Zaixing came to greet him. He bowed to the prince and said, "Tell the prince, it's getting late. We have booked a guest room at an inn ahead. Please rest for the night and start our journey again tomorrow." . I wonder if it's okay?" Zhao Yuankan said: "You have considered it very carefully. Then I will listen to you!" Murong Zaixing agreed: "Then please go slowly, Your Majesty, I will inform Captain Gao. After saying that, he turned around and cast Qinggong, running forward quickly.
Liu Shui looked at his Qinggong movement and felt that it looked very familiar, but for a moment he couldn't remember where he had seen it before. Seeing that he was silent, Yanmei asked, "Brother Shui, is there something wrong?" Liu Shui was stunned and said, "It's nothing, I just think he's quite mysterious. I just saw his Qinggong body." I seem to have seen Dharma there before, but I just can’t remember it at the moment.”
Yanmei said: "Do you also have such an idea? In fact, his identity is quite mysterious to a few of them. According to his own description, it is basically difficult to find anyone who can prove his identity." Liu Shui asked in confusion. : "Perhaps he wants to be like a dragon and a phoenix?"
Yanmei smiled and said: "Maybe!" Liu Shui murmured: "But with his illustrious reputation in the world and the identity of the Murong family, it is indeed a bit puzzling." Yanmei said: "Of course we also hope that he will He is here to help the imperial court sincerely. Among these people, he is the best in all aspects."
After a while, the four of them arrived at the inn. Murong Zaixing has prepared everything. After everyone had a meal together, the prince said to everyone: "Everyone has worked hard today, so let's go to bed early. I would like to ask Gao Jizhong to clear the way tomorrow. I wonder if you are willing?" Gao Jizhong responded: "This is my honor!" Everyone agreed and turned around. Go out, go back to your room, and stay at this inn that night.
Early the next morning, Gao Jizhong set off first. The prince and Liu Shui were still walking in the middle, and Murong walked to the rear again. Everyone set off separately and headed north.
As Liu Shui walked, he asked Yanmei: "Princess Yanmei, why doesn't the prince take a boat and walk by water? Isn't that fast and comfortable? He also refuses to ride in a carriage and has to walk on foot." Yanmei smiled. Said: "In that case, he will not be able to truly understand the sufferings of the people. Although it is harder to go this way, he can learn more about the things among the people, so that he can make some suggestions to the emperor in the future." The prince was interested. "
Yanmei sighed and said, "Yeah, I hope he gets his wish. If he can ascend to the throne of God, it should be a good thing for the people." If he really became the emperor, he might not have the same thoughts as he does now. . You are too optimistic. Yanmei said: "I believe him in this." He said that once he ascends the throne, he will prepare for the Northern Expedition to recapture the Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures and realize the unfulfilled wishes of his ancestors. "
Yanmei was smart and smart. When she saw Liu Shui's expression, she knew she didn't want to talk about these things, so she turned to ask: "Brother Shui, how is Hongying girl doing lately? I really miss her." She was still in Taoyuan, not here. Come to the capital. You won’t remember her disrespect for you, right? Yanmei smiled and said, "Am I so stingy in your eyes?" She and I had a good chat that day. I really like bickering with her, she looks very cute when she's angry. "
Liu Shui also smiled and said: "Then you should be careful. This girl of mine is used to being willful at home. But I'm afraid you won't have a chance to meet until you return to the capital. She is with her aunt and I now." Yanmei said: " It seems like you have a good relationship." That's natural. Yanmei suddenly asked: "Then who is more important in your heart, me or her?" Liu Shui blurted out: "Of course..." As soon as the words came out, he felt something was wrong and immediately stopped talking.
Liu Shui turned to ask: "Princess, how is your father lately?" Yanmei said: "He is fine. Sometimes he even asks about you! I just heard my brother talk about meeting you, but it's a pity that he doesn't know where you live. Where. Otherwise, I would have sent someone to invite you to my house. After all, you helped us when we were in Tanzhou." Why bother about such a trivial matter. Besides, I originally went to Tanzhou on the order of the prince. Yanmei asked: "Brother Shui, how come you are so familiar with His Highness the Prince?" Judging from his attitude, he respects and trusts you very much! "
Although Liu Shui got along well with Gao Yanmei, he didn't want to tell her about his relationship with Liu E, so he said, "It's nothing special. We just met by chance." Gao Yanmei saw that he refused to elaborate, so naturally it was inconvenient to ask more questions. , then asked: "Why didn't you come to my house when you arrived in the capital? I heard my brother talk about meeting you last time, and I found out that you were also in the capital. I just don't know where you live, and there is no way to contact you." I I'm just a commoner, so I really can't bother you. Don't we meet again now? "
When Liu Shui and Gao Yanmei were talking, they had not seen each other for many days, and they kept talking about the good time, beautiful scenery, cleverness and exquisiteness. They got along well when they were in Tanzhou, and since they were similar in age, they naturally had endless things to talk about.
A few days later, Zhao Yuankan led his personal guards out of the border under the protection of everyone. Not long after walking, the group arrived at an open plain and saw a group of Liao soldiers neatly lined up on the opposite side. Zhao Yuankan led everyone to stop a stone's throw away from the Liao soldiers, and then ordered the guards to get into position.
When the Liao soldiers on the opposite side saw the Song army coming, Yelu Xingkong, the commander of the Liao army among them, waved to the person next to him. The man rode out, came to Zhao Yuankan, and said, "Is this person the Crown Prince of Song?" Zhao Yuankan nodded towards Liu Shui, that's right! Who are you? The man said: "My prince invites His Royal Highness to come forward and speak!" Zhao Yuankan said: "Well, you go and tell your prince that I am about to talk to him!" "The man immediately turned his horse's head and ran back to the formation.
Yelv Xingkong, guarded by two strong men on the left and right, slowly urged his horse to the front of the formation. Zhao Yuankan, accompanied by Liu Shui and Princess Gao Yanmei, also arrived at the same time. Zhao Yuankan raised his hand and said, "Is this the prince of the Liao Kingdom?" When Yelv Xingkong was in the capital, he had not met Zhao Yuankan, so the two did not know each other. Yelv Xingkong replied: "Yes, it's the lonely king. Are you Zhao Yuankan?" Seeing his arrogance and rudeness, Gao Yanmei immediately scolded: "Shut up, you dare to call my prince by his name! Please apologize quickly!"
Before Yelv Xingkong could reply, the man on his left shouted angrily, "How dare you treat me like this, Prince Daliao, don't you want to live?" As he spoke, he pulled out his sword. Yelv Xingkong waved his hands to stop him, obviously not wanting to cause trouble, he cupped his hands towards Zhao Yuankan and said: "Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived, let's get back to the business. This time, I, on the order of the Emperor of Liao, will hunt with your country on the border. The defeated general, I don’t have much to say about my courage. I was defeated that day in Bianliang, so I naturally have nothing to say. However, there are a few warriors in our country who heard me talk about the many masters in your country, so they decided to compete with each other. I wonder if any of you dare to do so. Compete with them?"
Zhao Yuankan knew that the Liao Kingdom wanted to hunt, so he must have other plans. Therefore, he was well prepared for Yelu Xingkong's provocative words and said: "Prince Yelu, our country is governed by benevolence and righteousness, and it is to convince people with virtue. But if the warriors of your country want to see the martial arts of the Central Plains, you should accompany them."
The purpose of the Liao State's move was to test the reality of the Song State. If the Song Dynasty did not dare to send people to participate in the hunting, it means that the Song Dynasty was very afraid of the Liao Kingdom. Then the Liao Kingdom would have the confidence, and at the same time, it could also use this as an excuse to raise troops to invade the south. If someone from the Song Dynasty came to hunt, they would use the name of martial arts competition to undermine the morale of the Song Dynasty and ask for several cities at the same time.
Because the Liao State believed that the few masters they selected, the Song State would definitely be invincible.
