Ye Gucheng said: "Did the emperor tell King Taiping that I was his enemy?"
Jin Jiuling said: "Well, I also learned by accident that I was afraid that something might happen to the city lord, so I came here."
Ye Gucheng should thank the "talisman of life and death", otherwise even Jin Jiuling's biological father would not save him.
Looking at Ye Gucheng's expression, although Jin Jiuling saved Ye Gucheng, he was not relieved at all.
Ye Gucheng is a typical person who is ruthless and doesn't talk much. He fell out with the emperor, and he was the worst offender.
Jin Jiuling said "City Lord, be more careful" and left sadly.
From the very beginning of accepting disciples, to plotting to usurp the throne, and then to killing Gong Jiu, Ye Gucheng supported the emperor unreservedly, never made any demands, and even stayed away from the political center. The only thing that was a bit out of line was the handling of the Fuso envoy this time.
Ye Gucheng certainly knew that being greedy in front of the emperor could appease the emperor, but now he could no longer do such a thing.
Ye Gucheng recalled the past with the emperor and found that although he had helped him a lot, the two were actually not close at all. They were masters and disciples, but not like masters and disciples, not friends, let alone monarchs and ministers.
It turns out that the relationship between the two is so awkward.
Jin Jiuling said that he had never knelt down before the emperor, which he considered to be extremely inappropriate. It's just that because of my relationship with the emperor, I felt that I shouldn't kneel to the emperor in the first place, and that the emperor should salute me.
Now it seems that I have thought too much.
When he was Xiang Shaolong, the main reason why he could get along with a tough emperor like Qin Shihuang was because he believed that he only had one life, chose glory and wealth, chose to hug his thighs, and was willing to surrender, so that he could bend his knees. After becoming Xie Xun, I can no longer kneel down. The same was true with Li An'an during Ouyang Feng's period. He looked down upon him and suppressed him at every turn. It seemed reasonable to fall out.
It seems that Ye Gucheng and the emperor will not end well in this life. The last time he went to the capital, he felt that the "life and death talisman" was just a trigger. Without this matter, there would be a gap between the two.
Jin Jiuling had already left, and Gongsun Lancai arrived belatedly with his people.
Gongsun Lan asked anxiously: "What's wrong?"
Ye Gucheng said: "You're late."
Gongsun Lan was stunned. What was he saying at this time? He was not here to watch the fun.
Gongsun Lan looked around, and there were obvious signs of a fight, and said in shock: "Has anyone sneaked onto Feixian Island?"
Ye Gucheng said: "Let's put this matter aside. Ximen Chuixue will be here tomorrow. We can wait until tomorrow to discuss everything."
Gongsun Lan nodded. Although Ye Gucheng didn't look good, she really never thought that anyone could hurt Ye Gucheng.
The rising sun rises above the sea, and it is a new day, and it is also the most important day.
Ye Gucheng gently stroked his chest, which was still aching. It wasn't that Ximen Chuixue came at the wrong time, but that the little old man and the others came at the wrong time.
Maybe if word spread about the duel between him and Ximen Chuixue, they would wait for the outcome of the duel. But they didn't know that it was God's will to find the opportunity to kill them on the day before the duel.
Tell Ximen Chuixue that she was injured and postpone the duel? No, this is definitely not something Ye Gucheng can do. As long as Ye Gucheng can still lift his sword, the duel will continue without a fight.
The person who accompanied Ximen Chuixue to the island was Lu Xiaofeng. He was the only insider. How could he miss it?
Ye Gucheng personally greeted him at the seaside. Ximen Chuixue deserved to do so, and Gongsun Lan was the only one around him.
Lu Xiaofeng spoke early and said, "I'm tired of the long wait, City Lord."
Ximen Chuixue didn't say much, he just raised his sword and cupped his fists and said: "City Lord."
Ye Gucheng looked at the glow in the distance and said, "Today is a good day. The sun and moon are in the sky. There is no better day than this."
Ximen Chuixue's already stiff face suddenly became serious and said, "Exactly."
Lu Xiaofeng sighed slightly and backed away slowly, leaving the space for Ximen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng.
Ximen Chuixue's sword was stuck in his waist. It hadn't been unsheathed yet, but the sword energy was already threatening.
Ximen Chuixue is indeed a Phoenix Nirvana. Only when standing in front of him can you most clearly feel that he has become one with the sword. When he was at the top of the Forbidden City, he never had this state.
Ye Gucheng said: "In today's world, you and I are the only ones who can follow the sword. It's hard to find a confidant in the art of swordsmanship. It is Ye's honor to live in the same era as Master Ximen."
Ximen Chuixue said: "What the city lord said was exactly what Ximen Chuixue was thinking. Although you crippled my right hand, you were actually merciful with the sword. I was able to transcend the shackles of my swordsmanship again and reach a new realm. Today I will use Ximen Chuixue's method of enlightenment. Sword, return to the city lord."
Lu Xiaofeng lamented in her heart that in the last duel, Ximen Chuixue was still young and missed a move. Not only did she lose, but she was also left with a lifelong disability. Unexpectedly, this made Ximen Chuixue complete a leap, transforming from a ruthless sword to a sentimental sword, entering a new realm.
As a friend of Ximen Chuixue, Lu Xiaofeng was sincerely happy for him.
Although Ye Gucheng only had a casual acquaintance with him, he also admired Ye Gucheng from the bottom of his heart.
It is a great regret that these two cannot become friends, but it will be an even greater regret if they cannot become rivals.
The consequences of this battle are unpredictable. One of the two peerless swordsmen may fall. No matter who they are, it will be the tragedy of the times and will be remembered by the times.
The setting sun competes with the bright moon, and the sword god and the sword immortal shine brightly. Those who are lucky enough to see this scene are all filled with excitement.
Ye Gucheng asked: "You already have a family, you are no longer yourself, why do you still come?"
Ximen Chuixue said: "The way of the sword is boundless. I have a sword in my heart. I am sincere and obsessed with the sword. I seek the great way in the sword. I cannot confirm it with the city lord. My mind is hard to calm down. I am uneasy, and she is even more uneasy. Love me. People can’t bear my inner suffering and support me in pursuing the truth based on evidence.”
Ye Gucheng said: "You are a happy person, and Mrs. Ximen is a respectable person. Being ruthless may not be a true hero. The sword of love and the sword of concern, Master Ximen, please."
Ye Gucheng drew his sword and faced each other.
Ximen Chuixue also drew his sword to pay tribute.
The two swordsmen shine with the sun and the moon, emitting dazzling light.
The two immortal swords moved at the same time.
Ye Gucheng is as elegant and meaningful as ever, but Ximen Chuixue is more cautious than last time, but still agile.
Ximen Chuixue is more calm. A man who has a family is a real man, and a man who has a family is truly mature.
This is a real opponent.
Never has a swordsman made Ye Gucheng so moved, and never has a swordsman made Ye Gucheng feel so sympathetic to each other.
Ximen Chuixue was not the best in Top of the Forbidden City, but now.
Ye Gucheng's cultivation at this time was already able to ignore whether the opponent had a left-handed sword or a right-handed sword, or where the sword came from.
(End of chapter)
