When they left the Imperial Palace, the scorching sun was in the sky, and the streets were almost empty.
Firstly, the battle outside the city in the morning had caused a trace of panic among the people in the city. At this time, Chang 'an City was definitely not as lively as before. Secondly, it was lunchtime, and most of the people had gone home to eat. Very few people would be loitering on the streets.
Li Zexuan walked in front, and Du E followed behind with Big White. Previously, when he was holding Big White at the stables outside the Imperial Palace, Du E had changed into a gray monk's robe under Li Zexuan's instructions. Although he had been locked up in the Supreme Court prison for a day, he looked no different from an ordinary person after changing his clothes. The main reason was that monks did not have hair. Otherwise, with the ancient people's habit of keeping long hair, his hair would have become a lump after staying in prison for a night!
A master, a servant, and a horse slowly walked on Vermilion Bird Avenue. No one spoke. Although Du E lowered his head and walked silently, he was puzzled in his heart as to why Li Zexuan did not ride a horse but walked instead.
However, the question in his heart would be answered very soon!
The two of them turned out of the Vermillion Bird Boulevard and came to an old ginkgo tree on the west side of the Ping Kang Lane. Li Zexuan suddenly stopped in his tracks. Fortunately, Du E's reaction was fast, otherwise, he would have bumped into Li Zexuan.
"Marquis …"
Du E opened his mouth and was about to say something, who knew …
"Clang ~!"
Li Zexuan directly turned around, pulled out the Wind Chasing Sword at his waist, and pointed it directly at Du E!
The air suddenly stagnated. Du E's heart tightened, and his hair instantly stood on end. He subconsciously clenched his fist, but that was all. He did not make any further moves.
These details naturally all fell into Li Zexuan's eyes. He secretly nodded, and then the Wind Chasing Sword in his hand made a sword flower. The sword that was originally pointed at Du E suddenly turned into the sword hilt!
"What does Marquis mean by this?"
Du E was surprised and puzzled.
"Ha ~! You hold it first ~! "
Li Zexuan smiled mysteriously. Holding the sword hilt in his hand, he moved it in front of Du E and said.
Du E looked at the Wind Chasing Sword in Li Zexuan's hand, and a strange look flashed across his eyes. But after hesitating for a long time, he still didn't reach out to take it. Instead, he shook his head and said, "This is Marquis's sword. This poor monk is now a servant of the Marquis' residence. I can't take it!"
"This Marquis wants you to take it, so take it!"
Li Zexuan's face darkened as he said, not allowing anyone to object.
With that, he took two steps forward and stuffed the hilt of the Wind Chasing Sword into Du E's hands. Then, he took two steps back and said,
"Before yesterday, you were a Venerable of the Heavenly Dragon Sect, second only to one, but because of this Marquis, you became a prisoner. Now, you've become a servant of the Marquis Mansion. This Marquis knows you have resentment in your heart, so I'll give you another chance for revenge. Now, as long as you can defeat me, this Marquis will immediately return your freedom. If you fail, you'll have to be this Marquis' servant! Moreover, you'll have to swear an oath to Buddha that you'll never betray him! "
Hearing this, Du E couldn't help but be completely stunned!
He never thought that Li Zexuan would come up with such a move, giving him a chance to "turn things around". On one hand, he could easily obtain his freedom. On the other hand, he was facing the powerful Li Zexuan. Du E was in a dilemma and didn't know how to choose!
Seeing Du E hesitate, Li Zexuan added, "This Marquis has always been open and aboveboard. If there's hatred or resentment, I like to put it on the surface. Today, this Marquis will give you a chance for revenge. Even if you use the sword in your hand to kill this Marquis, this Marquis will not say anything and will only blame myself for not being skilled enough. But if you don't take advantage of today's opportunity and choose to play tricks on this Marquis in the future, then don't blame this Marquis for being ruthless! So, pick up the sword in your hand and come for revenge! "
Du E looked at Li Zexuan with a complicated gaze, then turned his gaze to the Wind Chasing Sword's slender and cold sword. Take it, or not take it? Fight, or not fight. Du E's heart was in a real battle of heaven and man at this moment!
After a long time, Du E let out a long sigh. Holding a Buddhist salute, he said, "Amitabha! Marquis, this Penniless Monk is not someone who doesn't know what's good for him. The Heavenly Dragon Sect's fate is already at its end. It's only a matter of time before it's defeated. If not for Marquis willing to take this Penniless Monk in, this Penniless Monk would have been killed by His Majesty the Emperor! "
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