"The so-called masters of the Jianghu don't have to be unfathomable just because they are famous, or they have to be full of charisma, or they have to have that kind of attitude or posture.
Ling Xiaozui looked at Yun Yang and said, "Remember, if a person can't live out his true self, it's meaningless no matter how high one's achievements are. At least, this is how one feels about this person!"
Yun Yang repeated the words several times in his heart, feeling that he had understood them very well.
If a person could not live out his true self, it was meaningless no matter how high one's achievements were.
Lao Mei and Fang Mofei, on the other hand, were drenched in sweat as they listened to him. They felt that Ling Xiaozui's words were like a morning bell that had enlightened them, piercing straight into the depths of their souls!
After eating and drinking, Ling Xiaozui finally spoke, "Don't hide it anymore. I've lost the bet you made with me. Since I've lost, the wager has to be fulfilled. You can tell me your wager now. "
Yun Yang sucked in a deep breath and said, "My wager is to ask you to kill someone for me."
"Kill someone?" Ling Xiaozui chuckled bitterly. "I knew it wouldn't be a good job. However, I have to make it clear first. I've killed countless people in my life, but there are four types of people that I will never kill."
"Loyal officials are not killed, righteous men are not killed, and virgins are not killed."
Ling Xiaozui said.
"What about the last type?"
Yun Yang asked.
"I won't kill the Four Seasons Tower's men either!"
Ling Xiaozui said.
Yun Yang sat up straight abruptly. "You won't kill the Four Seasons Tower's men?"
Legend had it that Ling Xiaozui and the Four Seasons Tower had fought for more than a hundred years, killing until there were mountains of corpses and seas of blood, but the grudge had never ceased. Both parties were on opposing sides. Yun Yang had even thought of joining forces with Ling Xiaozui to go against the Four Seasons Tower. If he had Ling Xiaozui's martial skill, it would be much easier to deal with the Four Seasons Tower!
Unexpectedly, Ling Xiaozui had suddenly said that he would not kill the Four Seasons Tower's men.
Yun Yang was dumbfounded at that moment. He was in a bad mood!
It was fine if he did not kill the others, but if he said that he would not kill the Four Seasons Tower's men, why would he spend so much effort to look for him?
It would be better if he did not see it and did not fret over it.
Did he have to seal the opportunity of cooperation?
Was this really a good idea?
"Due to an incident back then, I went head-on against the Four Seasons Tower. This confrontation lasted for a hundred and thirteen years. Back then, I killed anyone from the Four Seasons Tower that I saw. Because of this, I was met with the Four Seasons Tower's ambushes, attacks, and counterattacks."
Ling Xiaozui's eyes glinted with a hint of reminiscence. "No, I shouldn't say almost. I should say that every day, at any time of the day, I'm in the Four Seasons Tower's tight control, ambushes and traps that are everywhere."
"At that time, I only relied on my own strength to force my way through. Although I was happy to take revenge, although I was in high spirits every time I broke through, although I was complacent because I had killed many enemies, I knew myself the best. Every step I took was difficult and life and death was at hand. Even if one's cultivation is profound and can maintain an endless supply of Xuan Qi, the heart will still be tired. There is always a limit to the human heart. "
Ling Xiaozui said, "That period of time was spent in killing. Just one of those days, I had killed no less than dozens of people. When I killed the last few people, I was actually softened. It wasn't that I couldn't kill them, but I was a little tired of it …"
"Of course, this wasn't the main reason I gave up on going against the Four Seasons Tower. Perhaps, from the beginning, I was determined to annihilate the Four Seasons Tower, but I didn't expect the Four Seasons Tower to be so massive. Its power was unprecedented and its organization was so tight that it was unimaginable. Later on, I found two of the four Supreme Lords of the Four Seasons Tower by chance and severely injured them. Finally, the Four Seasons Tower's supreme leader came out. It was more than a hundred years after I went against the Four Seasons Tower. "
"When Mr. Nian saw me, he proposed a battle without a second word. However, both of them fought for a day and a night without a clear winner. If they were to continue fighting, they would only perish together. There was no possibility of both of them being injured. Finally, both of them stopped. Then, Mr. Nian told me something. "
Ling Xiaozui heaved a long sigh.
"What did he say?" asked Yun Yang.
If everything went according to plan, Ling Xiaozui had given up on his grudge against the Four Seasons Tower from then on.
This was the main point. Perhaps, this was the main reason why Ling Xiaozui had given up on going against the Four Seasons Tower.
"Mr. Nian said, 'Brother Ling, I know why you're deliberately going against the Four Seasons Tower. It's because your sworn brother, Heaven of Saber King Li Wujun, died in the hands of the Four Seasons Tower. That's why you're determined to annihilate the Four Seasons Tower and avenge your brother. There's nothing wrong with this brotherhood. In fact, you've done well all these years. You've even shaken the Four Seasons Tower's foundation."
"However, you should also know that the reason Li Wujun was ambushed by the Four Seasons Tower was because he had killed three of the Four Seasons Tower's men."
"We, the Four Seasons Tower, killed Li Wujun for revenge. If we don't kill him, we won't be able to appease the people of the tower. You killing us is also for revenge. Let's not talk about revenge. Today, I'll only talk about the truth. It doesn't matter if it's your family, your folks, even Li Wujun's friends and family, or the families of your brothers and friends in the martial world …"
"These people did their best to help you when you went against the Four Seasons Tower. Directly or indirectly, they caused great losses to the Four Seasons Tower. Let me ask you, have we ever gone against any of them? "
"The tower's first principle is to seek revenge if there's a grudge. We'll never implicate anyone other than the victim. This is the tower's self-confidence, and it's also our code of conduct. However, you, Ling Xiaozui, are too strong. You can't be killed by mere humans!"
"Even if we can't kill you, Ling Xiaozui, can't we kill your brothers? Even if we are incompetent and can't even kill your brothers, but are the families of your brothers all peerless masters? If the Four Seasons Tower wanted to make a move, I'm afraid that you can't save anyone other than yourself! "
"Even if you tried your best to protect someone, you could only sigh helplessly as long as the Four Seasons Tower wanted to make a move!"
"But we never made a move."
"No matter if you, Ling Xiaozui, think so, or if you didn't even think of it, it's still a great favor to speak of this matter."
"The Four Seasons Tower's first principle is to seek revenge if there's a grudge. We'll never implicate anyone other than the victim. This is the tower's self-confidence, but it's also our code of conduct. However, you, Ling Xiaozui, have killed thousands of our men over the years!"
"That's why I've come out to fight you. However, you, Ling Xiaozui, are too strong. This battle has proven that you can't be killed by mere humans! Therefore, I've decided that if Brother Ling still feels that you haven't killed enough, I'll send an order immediately from this moment onwards. The Four Seasons Tower will launch the most extreme counterattack against Ling Xiaozui. However, the target will no longer be you, but everyone related to Ling Xiaozui. We won't rest until one of us perishes! "
"On the other hand, if Brother Ling thinks that we, the Four Seasons Tower, still have some martial world morality and respect for you, Brother Ling, more or less … then, we'll call a truce from now on and mind our own business. A hundred and thirteen years of grudge shall end here!"
Ling Xiaozui sighed softly.
Yun Yang sighed softly as well.
Mr. Nian's words were too beautiful. If they were in each other's shoes, Yun Yang would not have the confidence to smooth things over and force Ling Xiaozui to give in.
Of course, if the person involved was Yun Yang, he would definitely fight to the end since he had the ability to fight Ling Xiaozui to the death. If he had to die together, then so be it. Revenge for his brother would be the first choice!
"So, since then, both sides have stopped fighting." Ling Xiaozui said, "I also promised that as long as the Four Seasons Tower doesn't provoke me first, I won't kill the Four Seasons Tower's men."
"That's how my fourth non-killing came about."
Ling Xiaozui's clear eyes looked at Yun Yang and said slowly, "You're so concerned about this. It looks like the people you want to kill are the Four Seasons Tower's men."
Yun Yang grinned. "I can't be sure if the other party is from the Four Seasons Tower. Besides, the Four Seasons Tower's men have always been discreet. When have they ever exposed their identities? How would I know who is and who isn't?"
Ling Xiaozui tilted his head and said, "Why don't you tell me the name?"
Ling Xiaozui knew that Yun Yang was changing the topic to avoid saying that he would not kill the 'Four Seasons Tower's men', but he did not mind it at all. If he could kill one of the Four Seasons Tower's men and return the favor, why not? As long as he did not go against his promise!
Yun Yang coughed and said, "Actually, to you, the person I want you to help me get rid of is essentially forcing someone against their will. Whether or not the other party is from the Four Seasons Tower is secondary!"
Ling Xiaozui was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Who is your target? Even I can't deal with him?"
Yun Yang chuckled. "This person's ability is impeccable, even beyond my understanding of cultivators. However, due to my shallow ability, my judgment is inconclusive. Perhaps, this person is incompetent in Elder Ling's eyes. However, I said that targeting this person is difficult for Elder Ling because according to your non-killing criteria, this person has fulfilled all three criteria … Back when the late emperor was still on the throne, he was the late emperor's teacher when he was the crown prince. When the late emperor ascended to the throne, he was the crown prince's teacher again. After His Majesty ascended to the throne, he resigned and went into seclusion. Now, he's the crown prince's teacher again …"
"In the eyes of the common people, this person is a loyal official among the loyal officials, the tutor of three generations of emperors." Yun Yang said, "Since he's the tutor of three generations of emperors, his age is imaginable. At least, his face looks unusually old, like he doesn't have many years left to live … This person is also a great scholar in the Empire of Yutang, with countless disciples and followers all over the world. He can be said to be the ancestor of Yutang's literati, highly respected …"
Ling Xiaozui sucked in a breath. "Such a person, the tutor of three generations of emperors, the leader of the literati, highly respected and should be admired by the world. You … actually want to kill him?"
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