Volume 8: The Jianghu Chapter 376 Zhu Da's Successor
It's late at night.
Under the lamplight, wine is boiling in the red stove, and a beautiful woman is by my side.
Looking at the tearful face of the woman beside him, Li Da's heart softened. As he poured wine, he smiled wryly and said, "Why panic? Xiyi has been with us since he was little. He's even more cunning than the old martial artists. He has the Four Illuminations Divine Art as a foundation in martial arts, and the pharmacist has planted a poison-eating insect in him, making him immune to all poisons. What's there to worry about?"
The woman's eyes were filled with resentment. "If you hadn't deliberately concealed your identity from them, there wouldn't have been so many twists and turns."
Li Da sighed, "I know what you're thinking, but everything takes time to develop. If they knew who you and I were, whether they would act arrogantly and bully others wouldn't matter. Even if they were both obedient and sensible, the more sensible they were, the greater the pressure they would bear."
Being a mother is already extremely powerful, and being a father is unrivaled in history and invincible in the world. How can a son not feel pressured?
"Being my son, Li Muchan, is already a huge burden. Being the young master of the Tianxia Alliance is even more like carrying a mountain. Do you intend to crush them to death? Don't forget, Xie Xiaofeng and Xie Longteng are a lesson for you."
It turned out that this Li Da was actually Li Muchan, the leader of both the black and white worlds, the chief of the martial arts world in the thirteen provinces, and the leader of the Tianxia Alliance who dominated the Central Plains and the Western Regions.
The other two people under the lamp can only be Shangguan Xiaoxian and Li Yaoshi.
After a pause, Li Muchan continued softly, "I did this to protect them. Otherwise, how could those two guys be so free and at ease like they are now... People in the martial arts world are not free to choose their own fate. They carry too much and are inevitably burdened by reputation. I don't want them to be extraordinary. At least they should choose their own future path."
Pharmacist Li also spoke up, "Sister, that man in white had some friendship with us back then. Although he challenged the Central Plains with his sword, he was also firm in his actions and would never easily harm Xiyi. This could be a good opportunity for us to learn from him."
How could Shangguan Xiaoxian not understand the reason? She was just worried and confused. Now, after being comforted by the two, most of her resentment has dissipated, so she drank the fine wine in front of her.
Compared to the fierce fighting in the martial arts world, this ordinary and simple life really makes people feel at ease.
If they hadn't concealed their identities, they wouldn't have been able to enjoy the peace and stability of the past decade.
Shangguan Xiaoxian breathed a sigh of relief, then glanced at Li Muchan again, "You've said all the good things. Don't think I can't see that you have other plans."
Li Muchan smiled faintly, "Nothing is certain."
Pharmacist Li also laughed, "So is Xie Xiaoyu really the daughter of Sun Xingyu and Xie Xiaofeng?"
Shangguan Xiaoxian narrowed her eyes, a strange smile gradually forming on the corners of her mouth. She said to herself, "Her parents both lost to us, and now I'm afraid their daughter will be sacrificed too."
Li Muchan paused in his drinking, but he could hear the hidden meaning behind the words of the person next to him. He frowned immediately, "No way. That girl is cruel and ruthless. She even transformed herself into Yu Wuxia and secretly founded the 'Fourteen Evils of Lianyun', killing countless people. And I'm here for the Zhu family behind her..."
Shangguan Xiaoxian glanced sideways, "Was I the same as her in your heart back then?"
Li Muchan's cheeks twitched, and he smiled bitterly, "This is different."
Shangguan Xiaoxian smiled playfully, "What's the difference? In this world of martial arts, the strong prey on the weak. If you don't act ruthlessly, you'll be the one killed. Xie Xiaoyu, having wandered the martial arts world in her early years, is quite normal for her to have this kind of personality. Otherwise, how could an ordinary woman survive after meeting your son? And I heard that this girl inherited Sun Xingyu's captivating beauty and scheming, and has also mastered the unique skills of the Demon Sect and the Xie family swordsmanship. Her talent and aptitude are both first-rate."
This time, Pharmacist Li stood by Shangguan Xiaoxian's side, sipping his wine gently and saying with a smile, "I wonder who said just now that they could choose for themselves? Why did they change their minds now?"
Li Muchan sighed helplessly, "That kid hasn't mastered the Four Lights Technique yet. It's too early for us to argue any more."
Finally, he smiled and said, "Be quiet, don't let the eldest and the third hear."
Pharmacist Li chuckled, "Don't worry, I've secretly planted a sleeping insect that will allow them to sleep until dawn."
Under the light, three people were seen sitting in a flower garden, with flowers blooming all around them and all kinds of exquisite wines and delicacies in front of them. They looked very comfortable .
Shangguan Xiaoxian saw this scene, and the last trace of resentment in her heart disappeared. She just laughed and said, "How can you be a father like you? The children eat simple meals every day and only have meat for half a month, while we are enjoying fish and meat without their knowledge and drinking."
As she spoke, she started laughing.
Days like this are indeed much more interesting and fun than the world of swords and sabers.
Li Muchan said gently, "Having enough food and clothing, and having enough to eat three times a day, isn't that good? Oh, and Qiu Shuiqing asked me for someone a while ago."
Shangguan Xiaoxian asked in surprise, "Who do you want?"
Li Muchan held his forehead and said, "Ever since she met Thirteen that year, that girl has been running away from home since she grew up. She has been looking for us all over the martial arts world. Qiu Shuiqing was so anxious that he almost shot me with his peacock feather."
The three people under the lamplight fell into a brief silence, then smiled at each other, their eyes full of emotion.
Time flies, and I didn’t expect my children to grow up.
"Actually," Li Muchan said with a narrowed-eye smile, playing with his wine glass, "I feel like those two guys already knew our identities and have been playing dumb with us."
Shangguan Xiaoxian understood his intentions and understood instantly. Her eyes widened, "Did Xiyi let himself be captured on purpose?"
Pharmacist Li also laughed. "I wonder how Thirteen, the eldest brother, can still sleep? I guess he's already guessed Xiyi's plan... I just wonder if Xuanji knows about it too."
Shangguan Xiaoxian gritted her teeth, "Hehe, it doesn't matter if you know. These three little guys actually dared to play tricks on us."
Halfway through his words, the man glanced at Li Muchan with a rather complaining look, "I told you, your method of passing on your skills from a master isn't working. You even went to great lengths to engineer a fantastical adventure for those two guys, teaching them the Four Illuminating Skills and the Bright Jade Skills. Now you've been exposed."
Pharmacist Li chuckled and said, "Since the child is playing along and pretending to be stupid, it's obvious that he understands our good intentions, which is something to be comforted by."
Li Muchan drank his wine, smiled, and said thoughtfully: "Now that the second brother has escaped, the eldest brother will definitely make a move. Haha, let's see what tricks this kid can come up with."
Shangguan Xiaoxian instantly became interested and rubbed her fists and said, "My dear son, wait and see how I will deal with you."
But after the smile, the man still said with some worry: "I don't know how Xiyi is doing now. He hasn't left us for so many years. Is he in danger?"
The answer is yes.
Very dangerous.
"Little thief surnamed Li, how dare you lie to me!"
On the creek beach, two people who failed to escape were glaring at each other.
Xie Xiaoyu gritted her teeth in anger. She was ambitious and not only did her martial arts skills far surpass those of her peers, but her wit and strategy were also extraordinary. Since her debut, she had only been able to tease others, but now she didn't want to be teased in return.
This man looked so dangerous with his fangs bared and teeth gnashed.
Li Xiyi wasn't angry either. He chuckled and turned to the man in white, saying flatteringly, "Senior, this crazy girl is ruthless and cunning. In my opinion, it's better to tie her up. Otherwise, if she goes crazy again and uses hidden weapons or poison, you won't be afraid, but it will be troublesome."
The man in white's eyes flickered, and he seemed to agree with this suggestion.
Xie Xiaoyu's face changed. Just as she was about to speak, she felt a pain in her shoulder. She had been subdued by the energy of the man in white. She said in panic, "Senior, please show mercy. I will never run away again."
Li Xiyi was so delighted when he saw this that he turned around and picked up a few dry vines nearby, ready to start.
Xie Xiaoyu's face suddenly turned cold, and she cursed, "You... um..."
But before he could finish his words, a foul sour smell suddenly came towards him, and it turned out to be a dirty sock.
Xie Xiaoyu turned pale and screamed, "What are you going to do?"
Li Xiyi smiled maliciously and said, "If you keep scolding me, I'll stuff this sock into your mouth."
Xie Xiaoyu stopped talking instantly and didn't say anything else.
But Li Xiyi did not stop. He just tied the man's hands and feet with the dry vine, and wrapped it around his body twice, almost making him like a dumpling, before stopping.
When he looked up again, he saw Xie Xiaoyu staring at him fiercely, without saying a word, but her eyes were filled with tears and there were two tear marks on her cheeks.
Li Xiyi sighed, "How about I let you curse me again?"
Then I listened.
"Ah, you little thief, I will never let you go!" Xie Xiaoyu cried and cursed with resentment.
Li Xiyi rolled his eyes habitually and ignored the other party. Instead, he looked at the dozen or so corpses that were about to stink, picked up a pair of swords from the ground, and started digging nearby.
After a while, he buried all the thirteen bodies and then sat down by the fire.
But just as he took a sip of water, the girl next to him started cursing again, "Let me go now, or I will tear you into pieces when I get out of this."
Li Xiyi said helplessly: "I advise you to be honest. Besides, your helper is dead. Who knows how many people out there want to kill you."
As he spoke, he stole a subtle glance at the man in white not far away. Seeing him as still as a rock, he immediately gave Xie Xiaoyu a strange chuckle, looking her up and down. "Actually, it's easy for me to let you go."
Xie Xiaoyu's expression changed slightly, and she asked cautiously, "What do you want to do, little thief?"
"What?" Li Xiyi rubbed his hands with a smile, "Revenge, of course."
As he approached the other person, he sneered, "Were you trying to kill me before? We just met by chance, and we have no grudges. But you wanted to take my life just because I said a few words to you. You are truly vicious."
Xie Xiaoyu's face turned pale, and he hurriedly called out to the man in white, "Senior, I know I was wrong. Please make this little thief stop!"
But the man in white didn't move at all, as if he had never heard anything.
Seeing Li Xiyi getting closer and closer, Xie Xiaoyu couldn't stop cursing, but soon she was stunned again. She saw this man reaching out his hand and grabbing an object from the back of her neck, sleeves and waist, all of which were hidden weapons hidden close to her body.
"How did you know?" Xie Xiaoyu asked in surprise.
Li Xiyi avoided looking at him, and said with a look of embarrassment: "Just now...just now I saw you fall into the water."
It turned out that when his clothes were soaked, all the hidden weapons he had hidden close to his body were revealed.
Just as Xie Xiaoyu was stunned, Li Xiyi hesitated and said, "There is a dagger on your right thigh. Should I take it off as well?"
There was no joy or anger on Xie Xiaoyu's face. When she heard the words, her eyes turned and she looked at the face so close to her. She was silent for a moment, and then she burst into tears.
“Wow…Wow!!!”
Li Xiyi retreated repeatedly, facing the gaze of the man in white, and quickly waved his hands to explain: "It's none of my business, I didn't do anything."
But the man in white frowned, "Someone is coming."
Li Xiyi's expression changed when he heard this. He quickly leaned over and fell down, then shrank behind Xie Xiaoyu in the face of her disbelief, as if he was afraid of being hit by a hidden weapon.
"How dare you do this to me, you little thief!"
Xie Xiaoyu cried even harder.
suddenly.
Suddenly, a dazzling golden light broke through the moonlight in the forest and went straight towards the man in white.
The man in white did not stand up, because the golden light suddenly stopped when it was only two feet away from him and fell into his palm.
It was a token, a token carved from gold.
As soon as he saw the token, the man in white's expression became stiff and his pupils contracted. He stopped breathing until he saw the words on it.
There is only one word on the token.
"Zhu!"
Moreover, this token was not unfamiliar to him. He had seen it overseas before. It represented a supreme being.
At this moment, a very low and hoarse old voice floated over, "It's been many years since we last met. I hope you are doing well."
The man in white's eyes flashed, and he drew his sword as he stood up.
Because this voice is more familiar to him, just like the three words "Li Muchan", it is impossible to forget.
The man in white spoke slowly and solemnly, pausing over each word: "Master Zhu?"
"Give me the young man named Li." The old voice said gently.
The man in white said in disbelief, "I didn't expect you to be still alive."
As he was speaking, countless ghosts seemed to appear in all directions in the forest, their shadowy figures were changing and moving, which made people shudder.
Seeing this, the man in white narrowed his eyes. "You're playing tricks. Who are you? How do you know that person's existence and his voice?"
The old voice suddenly changed, becoming very calm and nonchalant. "Well, we are just a group of lonely ghosts who crawled back from the underworld to seek revenge on Li Muchan, and by the way... to transcend the common people."
The man in white had an icy expression as he looked at the figures and said coldly, "So they are the remnants of those overseas. Could it be that Zhu Da still has a successor?"
The voice didn't respond, but instead said leisurely, "Kill that woman, and capture the other one alive. As for this most powerful one, hold him back for now."
As the words fell to the ground, figures suddenly appeared in the forest, stepping out, and at the same time, they opened their mouths and raised their throats, as if they had swallowed a pill, and then a stream of brutal and violent aura quietly spread out.
In a trance, these people seemed to have turned into wild beasts, with murderous eyes, swollen bodies, and murderous aura all around them.
Xie Xiaoyu suddenly stopped crying. Her face turned pale and horrified, as if she knew what the elixir was. She hurriedly said, "Little thief, quickly untie it for me!"
But before Li Xiyi could respond, several figures were seen attacking them like tigers pouncing on sheep. Suddenly, a strong wind blew up from the ground. Feeling the murderous intent, Xie Xiaoyu's face turned pale.
Oh no.
But just when the killing intent was about to happen, a hand suddenly appeared from the sky to block her, and without any visible changes, it actually forced back all the enemies in front of her.
What was even more unusual was that this hand shone brightly in the moonlight, so crystal clear that the light extended from the fingers all the way to the elbow.
It turned out that it was not a hand , but a glove as thin as a cicada's wing, like an icy soul, and you could vaguely see the flesh and blood wrapped inside. It was invulnerable to swords and guns, and could withstand water and fire.
Looking at this hand, Xie Xiaoyu couldn't help but widen her eyes and was stunned.
"ah!"
"What?"
"How is this possible?"
"It turns out this kid is a hidden talent, he knows martial arts!"
"Four Lights Divine Art!"
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In an instant, exclamations were heard everywhere.
And the one who took action was, of course... Li Xiyi.
