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After dealing with Han Jie, Sei Itō didn't hold back against the other two. With two simple moves, he sent Bian Dongshan and Zhongsun Xuanhua to accompany their master and fellow disciples.
"Guards," Sei Itō ordered after dealing with Cao Qiu Dao and the others.
"Your subordinates are here." A few well-built guards with injuries walked out from the crowd. They bowed and saluted as they replied.
"Take their bodies away and hand them over to the guards outside. Tell them to send the bodies to the secret guards. I want to know who planned this," Sei Itō ordered coldly.
"Yes." The guards obeyed the order. Two of them went forward and lifted the corpses, moving them outside.
"Alright, the matter has been resolved. Everyone can leave." When the guards were moving the bodies, Sei Itō said to the surrounding teachers and students of Julu Institute.
"Yes," the teachers and students replied in unison and slowly left.
However, at this time, the faces of the teachers and students were no longer depressed and angry like when Cao Qiu Dao and the other three attacked. Instead, they were full of excitement. They gathered in twos and threes to talk about the shocking battle that they had just seen. Although they couldn't understand it, they felt that it was a very powerful battle. Ito Sei even believed that it wouldn't be long before a story about this battle would spread in Handan City, and it would become an interesting topic for the civilians to pass the time.
"Husband, I'm sorry for causing you trouble." After everyone left, Wu Tingfang lowered her head and walked to Sei Itō with a guilty expression and said in a low voice.
"Ni has caused trouble for Your Majesty." After that, Zhao Ni also walked up and apologized.
"It's fine. After all, this isn't something that anyone could have predicted. As long as everyone is fine, it's fine. "Sei Itō smiled and comforted the two.
"Why don't I do the same as Qian 'er and Xiu' er and hand over my position?" Although she was comforted, Wu Tingfang still couldn't get over it. She said hesitantly.
It was obvious that she was very interested in this interesting job. If it wasn't for the fact that this matter was too big and even affected the king, she definitely wouldn't give up her position.
"Yes. Your Majesty, let us give up our position. "Zhao Ni also hurriedly echoed.
"No need. You guys can do what you want. I'll send more guards over to strengthen the defenses of the institute. I believe that even if Cao Qiu Dao revives, he won't be able to catch you guys so easily." Sei Itō waved his hand. He didn't care and smiled.
"Then … Alright." Wu Tingfang and Zhao Ni looked at each other....... They really did like their current lives..... After a slight hesitation, they nodded.
"Your Majesty." At this moment, Zhao, who had been silent all this time, and kneeled down and bowed with his head bowed.
"Pan 'er!?" Zhao Ni exclaimed. Sei Itō and Wu Tingfang also looked at the kneeling Zhao Pan with astonishment.
"I want to learn the sword from you. Please allow me." Zhao Pan ignored his mother's call and said firmly.
"I won't teach you." Sei Itō said indifferently.
Zhao Pan's body stiffened upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but reveal a disappointed expression on his face. Zhao Ni, who had never seen her child beg someone so seriously, couldn't bear it. She opened her mouth, wanting to plead for him. But before she could say anything, Sei Itō's voice sounded again.
"But I'll arrange for someone to teach you later."
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." Zhao Pan's voice was filled with disappointment as he bowed. Then, he stood up from the ground with a lonely expression.
"Don't think that I'm just brushing you off." Looking at Zhao Pan's appearance, Sei Itō remembered that he was still a child in his teens. He reminded, "Although the person I arranged for you isn't as good as me, he's still a top expert in the sword. He's one of the best in this world. He's not inferior to Cao Qiu Dao. He's good enough to guide you. "
"But he's not the best." Zhao Pan's face turned red as he stubbornly argued.
"What's the best? Is it good to be strong? "Ito Mori asked with a sneer.
"If he's not the best, how can he be strong?" Zhao Pan thought that since he had already argued, he might as well argue to the end.
"The dancers in the palace are the best. Even in the world, they're the best. How can he be strong?" Sei Itō mocked.
"They're dancers, not swordsmen!" Zhao Pan's face turned red as he retorted.
"There's no difference between the two!" Sei Itō said coldly. "The best doesn't equal the strongest, and vice versa. Only the best and the strongest are the strongest. And you, what you need to learn now is how to give yourself a chance to become the best. So, for you, the person I arranged is enough. "
Zhao Pan's expression changed for a moment, then he bowed and said, "Pan 'er understands."
Seeing this, Zhao Ni, who had been worried that something bad would happen between the two, finally relaxed. As a mother who was stuck between her own son and her own man, especially the kind of man who could kill tens of thousands of people with a single thought, it was difficult for her.
"There's one thing that this king needs to remind you." Seeing that Zhao Pan had made up his mind, Sei Itō spoke again.
"Your Majesty, please speak," replied Zhao Pan respectfully.
"Practicing the sword is very difficult, and it takes a very long time to master the sword. It might take three years, five years, ten years, twenty years, or even an entire lifetime. But you only have one chance. If you give up halfway, then don't expect this king to arrange for someone else to teach you," Sei Itō coldly said.
"Pan has remembered this. Pan will never give up. "Zhao Pan raised his head, looked at Ito Sei with a firm expression, and said in a deep voice.
"This king will wait and see," said Sei Itō indifferently.
"Ni 'er, Tingfang, let's return to the palace." Sei Itō ignored Zhao Pan and began to walk out of the academy as he spoke to Zhao Ni and Wu Tingfang.
Wu Tingfang looked at Zhao Pan in surprise and smiled. She didn't say anything and followed after Sei Itō. On the other hand, it was Zhao Ni. Seeing the sudden change in her son's temperament, she didn't know what to say for a moment. Her heart was filled with relief that her son had grown up and worry for his future. Her expression was very complicated.
"Mother, I will definitely make His Majesty look at me in a different light." Zhao Pan looked at his mother and said in a soft but unquestionable voice.
"Mother believes in you." The corners of Zhao Ni's mouth moved and she reached out to stroke Zhao Pan's cheek. She said gently.
"Alright, mother, go quickly. Don't make His Majesty wait too long," urged Zhao Pan after hearing his mother's words.
"You brat." Zhao Ni rolled her eyes in annoyance at her son who seemed to have become playful again. However, she did not stay in the academy any longer. After giving a few simple instructions to Zhao Pan, she turned and walked out of the academy.
"Just wait. I will definitely make you look at me in a different light. " After Zhao Ni's figure had completely disappeared, Zhao Pan's face was once again filled with determination. He clenched his right hand into a fist and swore to himself.
Clearly, in Zhao Pan's half-mature heart, Sei Itō, this person who was both his stepfather and His Majesty, had unknowingly become someone he looked up to and longed for recognition.
… …
The next day. Sei Itō increased the number of guards for Julu Academy, Zhao Ni, and Wu Tingfang. He also sent the number one sword expert of the Three Kingdoms, Wang Yue's eldest disciple, Shi Ah, to Zhao Pan. He was responsible for teaching him swordsmanship.
On the same day, the Shadow Guards of the Zhao Country got the relevant information from the assassins who were killed on the spot, as well as Cao Qiu Dao and his three disciples. They also used the method of following the vines to find the melons and began to eliminate the traitors hidden in Zhao.
For a time, the Zhao was covered in blood. It added to the harsh atmosphere of this biting cold winter.
Several days later.
In the main hall of the Zhao Palace, a man and three women sat in the main hall.
There was no need to say much about the man. He was the current King of Zhao, Sei Itō. The women were Zhao Zhi and Shan Lan. There was a woman who looked about the same as Zhao Zhi. Her appearance was seventy to eighty percent similar to Zhao Zhi, but she was slightly shorter than Zhao Zhi, who looked like a model in the future. She was also about 1.7 meters tall. Her skin was fair and delicate, and her eyes were full of spirit. There was a hint of ruthlessness in her eyes that Zhao Zhi didn't have. She looked a little older than Zhao Zhi. Her figure was graceful, and she was full of energy and strength. She vaguely gave people the impression of a hibernating female leopard.
Without much guessing, Sei Itō understood the woman's identity. She was undoubtedly the eldest sister of the three sisters, Shan Rou.
"We sisters are here to thank Your Majesty for helping us take revenge and saving Shan Lan, allowing us three sisters to reunite." Shan Rou said in a sonorous tone.
After she finished speaking, she led her second sister, Shan Lan, and third sister, Zhao Zhi (Shan Zhi), to bow.
"There's no need for that. You should know that my purpose for helping you is not pure. "Sei Itō chuckled.
"I have already heard the reason from my third sister. Even so, it is an indisputable fact that Your Majesty has helped us sisters. We must thank you." Shan Rou straightened up and said straightforwardly.
"Heh ~" Sei Itō chuckled, and then asked with interest, "What do you think of my proposal?"
"Does Your Majesty really want me to be your woman?" Shan Rou's eyes flashed, and she asked in a deep voice.
"Originally, it was not that strong. It was the kind of state where one would be happy to gain something, but after seeing you in person, I have to say that I am indeed interested." Sei Itō expressed his thoughts very honestly.
For people who had reached his level, their hearts and minds were as one. There was no need for them to lie.
"Since Your Majesty can even investigate the matter of my sisters, you should also know about my identity. Isn't Your Majesty afraid that I will find an opportunity to kill you?" Shan Rou asked.
Shan Rou's identity was actually very simple. Other than being the eldest sister of Shan Lan and Zhao Zhi, she was also the fourth disciple and last disciple of Cao Qiu Dao, who had been killed by Sei Itō a few days ago. Therefore, there was a grudge between the two of them. In the Qi Kingdom, where Confucianism was sacred and followed the five principles of Heaven, Earth, King, Family, and Teacher, the grudge of killing one's master could be said to be second only to the grudge of killing one's parents. It could be said that they could not live under the same sky.
"I trust you." Sei Itō smiled.
Shan Rou's eyes flashed slightly. A strange feeling flashed through her heart.
As an assassin who had wandered in the dark world full of killing for many years, trust was something that was almost impossible to find. After so many years, she had not met many people who trusted her. Therefore, when she suddenly heard a stranger say, "I trust you," Shan Rou could not help but have a strange feeling in her heart. Especially when the person who said this was the ruler of a country, the ruler who had destroyed her old country, the three sisters, the great benefactor of the Shan family, and at the same time, the enemy who had killed Shan Rou's master. This kind of strange feeling was even more intense.
After a moment of silence, Shan Rou raised her head proudly and looked directly at Sei Itō. "Since you want me, Shan Rou, to be your woman, then show me some ability. Otherwise, I, Shan Rou, will not accept it."
"What kind of ability do you want to see?" Sei Itō asked with interest.
"This will depend on Your Majesty." Shan Rou kicked the ball back to the king.
"Alright, I will let you see my ability again today, Shan Rou." Sei Itō looked at Shan Rou with interest and said loudly.
The next moment, Shan Rou, Shan Lan, and Zhao Zhi felt the space around them change. The originally empty hall suddenly appeared in the boundless blue sky with white clouds floating around.
"Ah ~" Looking at everything around them, Shan Lan and Zhao Zhi could not help but cry out in surprise. Although Shan Rou did not react like the two of them, her face was also filled with disbelief.
At this moment, Sei Itō's frivolous voice sounded beside Shan Rou, Shan Lan, and Zhao Zhi, "How about this ability?"
Then, Shan Rou and Zhao Zhi felt their waists tighten. They were wrapped around by an arm. The two of them blushed slightly. They did not struggle and turned their heads to the side shyly.
"This is … Charm?" Shan Rou's eyes flashed as she asked.
The so-called Charm was an illusion.
"You can use the methods you know to try and see if this is an illusion." Sei Itō chuckled.
Shan Rou did not hesitate. She immediately raised her arm and slapped her forehead. Looking at the technique, it was obvious that she was using a special method to stimulate her brain to achieve a mental shock.
"Is this an illusion?" Sei Itō asked again.
Shan Rou did not speak, but the light in her eyes flashed even more intensely.
"Let's go, I will bring you to see something else." Sei Itō chuckled.
Immediately after, the scenery around the four of them changed again. They descended from the sky, and then a brand new Handan City appeared before Shan Rou, Shan Lan, and Zhao Zhi's eyes, along with the figures of the residents living in Handan City.
"This …" Even with Zhao Zhi's strong nerves, he was shocked by the scene in front of him, let alone Shan Lan who looked like an ordinary woman. Only Shan Rou could barely maintain this cold and hard expression, trying her best not to let the emotions in her heart show on her face.
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