Gu Min could not handle it, and neither could Liu Zhao.
The former had already paid the price with his life. If the latter still wanted to challenge, he would probably end up the same way.
Master Yuanjing's words made Liu Zhao look disappointed. His delicate brows were tainted with a tinge of darkness, as if his spirit had been sucked away.
Looking at the face that resembled his old friend, Master Yuanjing's heart softened a little.
"You can try to trust Liu Xi. According to my observation, he is not someone who would kill indiscriminately without principles. He has a strong heart … "
Liu Zhao said blankly, "There are similar words in my dead mother's handwriting. Of course I trust her, but she and my father, Liu She, are not the same kind of people. They both have their own plans. They obviously want to kill each other, but when they meet, they are kind and filial. I can't see any flaws. I am also puzzled. What other plans do they have in their heads … "
The premise of trust is honesty.
His dead mother, Gu Min, and Master Yuanjing both said that Jiang Pengji was trustworthy, but she said nothing. Liu Zhao did not feel safe.
He trusted Jiang Pengji, but he would not be 100% honest. He still left some leeway.
"No matter what they are planning, did they involve Langjun?"
Master Yuanjing tried to enlighten him.
"My sister did not do anything, but my father …" Liu Zhao secretly gritted his teeth. "A few months ago, my father planned to be a matchmaker for me to marry a hunter's daughter. I received news that the hunter's daughter is most likely the body that the real sister, Liu Xi's soul, resides in. If I marry her, isn't it going against human relations? In a panic, I could only beg Concubine Die to escape Chongzhou overnight. After thinking about it, it seemed that everything was not right. After careful investigation, I realized that there was no hunter's daughter. My previous speculations were all wrong. It was obviously a bait thrown by someone else! I exposed my identity carelessly. I'm afraid my life is on the line. "
Liu Zhao fleeing Chongzhou in the middle of the night was not a rational choice. Instead, he exposed himself.
However, there was no turning back. He had no choice but to run to the frontline to seek Jiang Pengji's protection.
After saying that, Liu Zhao rubbed his eyebrows with a headache.
At such a young age, he had to bear such a heavy burden and responsibility that did not belong to him.
Master Yuanjing was surprised to hear that. He asked Liu Zhao about the details of Liu She and remained silent for a while.
Liu Zhao asked nervously, "Sir, is there anything wrong?"
"Hmm … There seems to be nothing wrong with this." Master Yuanjing regained his senses and waved his hand. "There are some things that I can't tell you in detail. I'm not trying to hide it, but I'm afraid that the more you know, the more dangerous it will be. To be precise, you are the only child left of your mother. Why don't you stay out of it or ask Liu Xi for protection to ensure that you have a night of peace? If she knew about this in the underworld, she would be happy … "
Although Liu Zhao was very smart, his education could not keep up. No matter how talented he was, he had wasted a lot of his talent.
If he had been more careful, he would not have fallen for Liu She's trick.
It was too late to say anything now.
"But …" Liu Zhao said hesitantly, "If I stay out of it, what about father and sister?"
The "father" and "sister" he was referring to were Liu She and the real Liu Xi.
Because of Gu Min's notes and speculation, Liu Zhao suspected that Liu She had been possessed. He did not know that there were other inside stories.
After all, the whole family was full of demons. As the only normal person, Liu Zhao was under a lot of pressure. It was understandable that he did not consider everything carefully.
"My mother's wish was to protect them when she was alive. I don't want to go against her will."
Although Liu Zhao liked to live in a corner, his personality was very similar to Gu Min's. He treated his family with extraordinary enthusiasm.
Master Yuanjing said, "You're really stubborn. Even if it means death, you're not afraid?"
Liu Zhao shivered. His red lips became pale and dry.
"Of … of course I'm not afraid."
The Liu Zhao in front of him seemed to overlap with the woman from decades ago.
"Chun 'an, you can call me greedy or stupid, but I want both! This daughter is my lifeblood. I can't bear to lose her! But I also don't want history to change because of me! I can't be a sinner! I'm sure I can find the best of both worlds … "
In the end, Gu Min lost her life because of her "greed."
Betting on everything did not change a little.
Master Yuanjing did not know how she died, but it was definitely not as simple as an illness.
After so many years, he did not suspect Liu She. After all, after Gu Min's death, he went to Hu County and experienced dangerous situations.
Now it seemed …
Everyone seemed to be hiding deep.
Liu Zhao left Master Yuanjing's residence with disappointment. He put on his hood again to cover his face and sneaked out from the corner door.
He did not dare to light a lamp. It would be bad if he was discovered.
But …
Just as he went around the intersection, a slender black shadow came into view. The person was holding a long knife. He was scared out of his wits.
Jiang Pengji sneered and said sarcastically, "You're so timid. How dare you go out in the middle of the night?"
Liu Zhao heard the familiar voice. His squatting posture stiffened with his hands on his head.
"Sis, Sis —"
This time, not only was Liu Zhao scared out of his wits, he almost forgot how to speak human language.
"Go home. Although there is no curfew in the city, it's not safe for you to be outside alone."
Jiang Pengji held the Wargod Sword in her left hand. She put her right hand on her waist and leaned against the wall. She leaned forward a few degrees toward Liu Zhao.
"Ah? Ah! "
Liu Zhao stood up with weak legs. He glanced at the Wargod Sword, afraid that the blade would kiss his neck in the next second.
Liu Zhao walked two steps behind her like a little wife. He lowered his head and looked up from time to time to see Jiang Pengji's back.
"That … sister … I didn't mean anything bad by looking for Master Yuanjing …"
Jiang Pengji snorted. "I know. If you dare to reveal any of your ambitions, Master Yuanjing will look for me."
Although Master Yuanjing did not make a clear statement, he was indeed on Jiang Pengji's side.
Because in this world, only Jiang Pengji could help Master Yuanjing practice his "way." Liu Zhao could not do it. If Liu Zhao was really ambitious, he would not be able to come up with a more valuable bargaining chip. He would not be able to persuade Master Yuanjing to change sides. He would even expose himself.
Jiang Pengji also believed that Liu Zhao would not do such a stupid thing.
"Sister." Liu Zhao remembered what Master Yuanjing and his late mother Gu Min said. He took a deep breath and asked, "I want to ask a favor of you …"
Jiang Pengji smiled. "I refuse."
"Huh?" Liu Zhao choked. "Why? Sister, you haven't heard me out. "
"I'm easy to talk to. As long as my life, dignity, and principles are not violated, everything is negotiable. Otherwise, there's nothing to talk about. "
Liu Zhao shut his mouth. He looked a little embarrassed.
Jiang Pengji pressed her hand on his head and smiled. "Why are you so depressed? Come, smile for me. "
Liu Zhao forced a smile that was uglier than crying.
"Don't think too much. Maybe the thing you want is not as bad as you think."
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