Jiang Cheng didn't speak, he just listened silently, because he already felt that this old man had already determined that he was Jiang Cheng. Although Jiang Cheng didn't want to admit it. Since the old man had gone through so much trouble to get him here, it seemed that he had already confirmed his identity.
The old man looked at Jiang Cheng and said softly, "No matter what your purpose of coming back is, as you said, some people can't choose their own fate. You are no exception. The ability that the heavens have bestowed upon you must pay the corresponding price." The old man's words were full of meaning, but they were very gentle.
Jiang Cheng was constantly thinking about how to deal with this situation. This old man was really powerful, he was pushing him step by step to the point of admitting his identity, he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to avoid it.
The old man looked at Jiang Cheng and said, "My name is Lu Yuanzheng, Ning Huanyu can be considered a life and death brother. After he had an accident, he specially asked me to find you!" The old man calmly said his identity, but his tone was a little dignified.
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng frowned. Ning Huanyu, this was such a familiar name, he had helped him countless times, and also gave him supreme glory. Unfortunately, he didn't know whether he was alive or dead. Jiang Cheng didn't dare to ask, he was afraid of exposing his identity, otherwise, all his plans would be ruined.
Jiang Cheng constantly struggled in his heart, he knew what Lu Yuanzheng meant, it was to force him to admit that he was Jiang Cheng. Jiang Cheng didn't want to admit it, but the old man's words forced him to admit it.
After a long time, Jiang Cheng faintly said, "How is General Ning?" It seemed like a simple sentence, but Jiang Cheng used all his strength to say it. Jiang Cheng knew better than anyone else what this sentence meant. Jiang Cheng was back, whether he was willing or not.
Hearing this, the old man patted Jiang Cheng's shoulder and said, "I knew it must be you!" The old man's face showed a satisfied smile, his hanging heart relaxed.
Jiang Cheng felt as if a stone had been lifted from his heart. He could now face the old man calmly. He didn't expect that he would admit that he was Jiang Cheng. However, in Jianghu, there were times when people really couldn't control themselves. There were too many things that he couldn't let go of in the past. Any one of them could expose Jiang Cheng's true colors. Even if he persisted, he wouldn't be able to persist for too long.
Jiang Cheng said with a wry smile. "Actually, the old man has already decided that I am. Even if I am not, I am afraid that the old man will still say that I am." Jiang Cheng said with an evil smile. Jiang Cheng was very clear about the military's style of doing things.
The old man laughed and said, "Haha, boy, you are indeed someone that Old Ning has taken a fancy to. Not bad!" While speaking, the old man looked at Jiang Cheng again and couldn't help but nod in satisfaction.
Jiang Cheng smiled bitterly and said, "You flatter me, Old Master! I don't know why the old man called me here. " After knowing his true identity, Jiang Cheng suddenly relaxed a lot. At least he didn't have to be so polite when talking, and he was a lot more casual.
Lu Yuanzheng thought about it and said, "Since you were released, I have been paying attention to your news. However, I don't know why, more than a year ago, you suddenly disappeared. I have also sent people to secretly investigate, but the news I got was that you were poisoned, and you were shot to death in the river. I don't know whether you are still alive or not." The old man's description was concise and clear. It seemed that he really put in effort to find Jiang Cheng, and every word was true.
Jiang Cheng heard the words and nodded. "That is indeed the case, but by coincidence, I did not die." Jiang Cheng shrugged, indicating that he was also helpless.
As for what happened in the past, Jiang Cheng still didn't want to talk about it in detail.
Lu Yuanzheng nodded and said, "Unfortunately, when you stepped into Beijiang City and your name reappeared in this world, I vaguely felt that it might be you, Jiang Cheng, who came back. However, after inquiring about the news, I found that the former Jiang Cheng and the current Jiang Cheng are completely different people, both in appearance and personality!" After saying that, he looked at Jiang Cheng with interest. The old man was also full of curiosity about Jiang Cheng. The person in front of him really made him go through a lot of trouble. However, fortunately, he did not let him down. He was the type that he admired.
After listening to Lu Yuanzheng's words, Jiang Cheng nodded gently and did not speak. It seemed that he once again fell into the abyss of memories.
Lu Yuanzheng then said, "Although I don't know what method you used to change your appearance, I have to admit that it is the first time that I have seen someone who can change so much that even his personality and temper have changed." After saying that, he smiled and looked very kind.
Jiang Cheng heard the words and said with a wry smile, "Old man, you may not know this, but I was accidentally rescued and met an otherworldly master. He changed my appearance, taught me knowledge and strategy, and also taught me martial arts. That is why I became what I am today."
Jiang Cheng spoke slowly, without much expression, as if he was telling a story that had nothing to do with him. The old man listened very carefully and nodded in agreement from time to time.
Lu Yuanzheng nodded and said. "Well, I can see that no matter in which aspect, you have completely changed. I have also found a professional person to take a video of your fight, and I have also found a professional expert to study it. Their judgment is that you are not the same person," Lu Yuanzheng said with infinite regret in his eyes.
Jiang Cheng smiled and said, "Then why did you ask me to come here?"
Jiang Cheng looked at Lu Yuanzheng with some doubt. He really couldn't think of any value that could be used to make it worth such trouble.
Lu Yuanzheng also smiled.
"I don't believe that there is such a coincidence in the world. Moreover, even if you are not Jiang Cheng, I still have something to ask of you, because I think you can do it." Lu Yuanzheng said very firmly, full of confidence.
Lu Yuanzheng was really astute, he would never do a losing deal.
Jiang Cheng gradually understood in his heart.
Jiang Cheng was stunned when he heard that. After thinking it through, it was actually not that important whether he was Jiang Cheng or not. What Lu Yuanzheng needed was someone who could do things.
"Old man, do you have any instructions?" Jiang Cheng asked leisurely, his mood obviously a lot lower.
Lu Yuanzheng looked at Jiang Cheng and said softly, "If I say that the country still needs your help, will you still come back?" Lu Yuanzheng said very seriously, his expression also became serious. It didn't seem like he was testing.
Jiang Cheng didn't expect Lu Yuanzheng to ask this. This was a question that he never thought about. Ever since he escaped from death and was saved by Feng Yiping, he never thought that he would be related to the military again.
Jiang Cheng thought about it and said softly, "Old man, to be honest, I understand the principle of cooking the hound after the cunning hare is killed. I have also risked my life for the country, but in the end, I was abandoned again and again. I saw countless brothers die in front of me, but in the end, all I got was a meaningless name. If we, the living, want any reward, then I only hope that they can live." Jiang Cheng knew that even this request was extravagant for him.
This time, it was Lu Yuanzheng who didn't speak. He knew what Jiang Cheng meant, and he could also understand how Jiang Cheng felt!
It was just that he really couldn't make any promises to Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng continued, "This time I came back, I just hope to use the last of my time to do something for my lover and family. I want them to not suffer any harm even if I die!"
Upon hearing Jiang Cheng's words, Lu Yuanzheng said with some doubt, "Last time?" After saying that, he frowned and looked at Jiang Cheng thoughtfully.
Jiang Cheng nodded and said calmly, "Old man, you just said that all abilities have a price to pay, and I am the same. I may have three to five years left, so I am afraid that I can fulfill my wish within these three to five years." Jiang Cheng said with a little excitement, maybe he really hit a sore spot.
Hearing this, Lu Yuanzheng took a deep breath. "What happened? I can help you contact the best doctors and hospitals in the country," Lu Yuanzheng asked anxiously.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Hehe, old man, I appreciate your kindness, but I am very clear about my own physical condition, so there is no need for me to do anything. Just tell me what you want me to do, but we don't need to talk about serving the country, because this time, I only want to live for myself." Jiang Cheng still refused very straightforwardly.
Lu Yuanzheng could also hear the determination in Jiang Cheng's tone. He sighed and said, "Well, since you have your own ideas, I will not force you. But you must remember, no matter what the country is like, its people will not be wrong. The ones who are wrong are those who cause trouble. The country that you have been protecting is to protect the people, not the officials and nobles. Do you understand?"
Lu Yuanzheng's words were very emotional, trying to persuade Jiang Cheng. He also understood Jiang Cheng from the bottom of his heart, so at this moment, he could not bear to refuse.
Jiang Cheng nodded gently. How could Jiang Cheng not understand what Lu Yuanzheng said? It was just that what he had experienced, and the pain that he had brought to his family, made him feel cold.
Jiang Cheng suddenly did not want to think about it. He was afraid that he would fall into the vortex again, unable to get out.
Seeing that Jiang Cheng was silent, Lu Yuanzheng continued to say, "Have you heard of the China Group Four?" After saying that, he looked at Jiang Cheng very seriously.
Jiang Cheng was stunned when he heard this, then he shook his head gently. Regarding such an organization, Jiang Cheng really had not heard of it. After all, he was just a soldier king, not a leader. He only took orders, and never cared about the matters of the higher-ups.
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