After a while, the Xuan Shuang laughed self-deprecatingly and said, "That's right. You're very noble. Your every move exudes a sense of chivalry. No matter what, you can't be a deserter. It's funny that I underestimated you. Let's think about it another way. If that was really my master's plan, then it would've been completely ruined by you. As his disciple, shouldn't I be filial to him and capture you first, then tie you up and take credit for it? "
The Nangong Xue knew he was joking, but when she saw the corners of his mouth curl up, she saw a hint of wickedness. Sure enough, one who was close to ink turned black. This child had many symptoms, and they were all signs that he had entered the Devil Path. She guessed that it was related to his martial arts practice. She sighed almost inaudibly and said, "No, you won't. Although you're in the Devil Sect, I know that you're a person with a conscience. You won't joke around with the lives of the common people … Why don't you come with me? The world is vast, so there's still a chance to turn back! "
The Xuan Shuang crossed his arms and sneered, "You really have the guts to say that, huh? Unfortunately, even I don't dare to swear that I'm a good person or a bad person. Right now, I … I haven't finished my business, so I can't leave. As for turning back, I don't expect it. Take Young Marshal Yun for example. Even though he was a pawn of the Righteous Faction, he still refused to show his face to the world. After his death, his reputation was ruined … I sympathize with him, but I won't follow in his footsteps. "
When the Nangong Xue heard him mention An Yesun, she couldn't help but feel sad. When the Righteous Faction advised the Devil Sect, the four words "repent and be saved" were said lightly, but they never thought about whether or not it was possible. In the end, it was just one tragedy after another. She shook her head and said, "Your unfinished business? What's that? "Although she already knew, she still wanted to hear him say it again.
The Xuan Shuang lowered his head, his chin gently rubbing against the horse's neck. This action was very much like an innocent and adorable child. Nangong Xue looked at him and suddenly felt sympathy for him. This child had grown up in a dark and centralized place. The environment he grew up in meant that he had to mature as soon as possible, and he was unable to have a perfect childhood. To be able to reveal his true feelings like this was rare and precious. She raised a hand and gently stroked his head.
The Xuan Shuang immediately tilted his head to the side as if he was startled. His eyes flashed with disgust. His movements were so fast that even Nangong Xue was shocked.
The Xuan Shuang's body swayed. His fingers gripped the reins tightly, and with a nimble tug, he sat upright again. His movements were extremely nimble, and it was almost an instinctive reaction that he had trained for a long time. Seeing Nangong Xue scrutinizing him, he sighed and waved his hand, saying, "Don't ask. Anyway, I'm getting more and more confused about myself. Originally, I wanted to kill him. I knew that he was the enemy of my entire family, but … but I was more willing to see him as my master. I wanted to forgive him, and even naively wanted to redeem him. But every time I said that, he would scold me for being a good-for-nothing. He said that I shouldn't be deceived by appearances and be merciful to the enemy. Ha, logically speaking, I'm not a disciple that would bring shame to him. Why won't he formally acknowledge me? "
Everyone knew that Ling Shuangjin was a disciple of the Seven Evil Spirits. But now, the Xuan Shuang was saying that he refused to formally acknowledge him. This made Nangong Xue very confused. In reality, the Xuan Shuang was referring to the fact that he couldn't acknowledge Lord Baylor Ling, who had the identity of a Qing Dynasty elder brother. That was why he had changed his name. Thus, other than a few people who knew that Ling Shuangjin and the Xuan Shuang were the same person, very few people in Jianghu knew that.
The Xuan Shuang smiled bitterly, saying, "The reason he took me in as his disciple wasn't because we hit it off, but because he felt that his life was too boring. He wanted to use me to have some fun. He wanted to see if the successor he personally groomed could surpass him and kill him in the end. This was a game he was playing with himself. No matter what the result was, he would always be the final victor. You see, isn't my master very smart and brilliant? Ai, you're going to ruin his plan. Why do you have to make him hate you so much? "
The Nangong Xue sneered, saying, "He hates me. Do you think it's something that can happen overnight? You think he's smart and tyrannical, but I think he's just a coward who dares to do something but doesn't dare to admit it. Even if he did have some brotherly feelings for Young Master Yun, he killed their friendship with his own hands. In the end, he wants to push the blame to me and my martial brother. He keeps pressuring us step by step, insisting that we pay for it with our lives. How can there be such an absurd thing in the world? He already hates me to the bone. No matter how much he hates me, he can't kill me twice. So what's the point of caring whether he hates me more or less? "
The Xuan Shuang felt a mixture of hatred and respect for Jiang Liechen. When she thought of all the heartless things he did, she hated him so much that she wanted to kill him. But when she respected him as her master, the two of them had a tacit understanding. He didn't want to argue with her anymore, saying, "I can only send you here. I still have to rush back before daybreak. On your way back … cough, take care of yourself. I hope that I won't see Mu Zi Xun again. "
He spoke vaguely, but the Nangong Xue heard the hidden meaning in his words. She nodded lightly and pulled on the reins. The horse's hooves clattered as it went on the road. She thought of what Jiang Liechen said before, that the headquarters of Martial Union was in Liaodong. Even if he said it as a test, it should be true. After identifying the path, she headed northeast.
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On the other side, the Ping Family Manor was already in a mess. The flood water seemed to be pouring into the manor. The sound of it crashing against the walls was getting louder and louder. Large pieces of rock fell from the roof and rolled around the main hall. Everyone's cries of alarm, the sound of running, and the sound of pushing and shoving were all mixed together. Even those who were usually very elegant couldn't help but panic at this moment. Yuan Yi rushed forward and caught Ping Ruoyu, who was almost paralyzed on the ground. He called out, "Ruoyu, Ruoyu, are you alright?"
Ping Ruoyu slowly opened her eyes. Her gaze had already returned to normal, and there was no longer the ruthless and resolute gloom in her eyes. At this moment, she seemed to have returned to being a quiet and gentle young girl.
She looked at Yuan Yi, who was just inches away from her, and raised her handkerchief to wipe away the bloodstains on his face. These were all injuries from the chaotic battle just now. She sighed and moved her lips, saying, "Cousin Yi, why do you still care about what I do? I committed such a big crime and caused all of you to die with me. You should hate me to death and ignore me. I … I'm really sorry. I was impulsive just now and didn't know what I was doing. "
Yuan Yi smiled faintly, as if he was bathing in the spring breeze. Amidst the clamor, he whispered into her ear. His voice was very soft, but also very gentle. It was very reassuring to hear. He said, "Ruoyu, don't be sad. Even if you've committed a big crime, in my eyes, you're still my little sister. We're all still by your side. No one will blame you. Don't worry. "
Ping Ruoyu's eyelashes trembled slightly. Tears rolled down her clear eyes. She wanted to say something, but stopped. Yuan Yi continued, "Now, before you commit a big crime, there's still time to redeem yourself. If you want to be the Alliance Head, we can discuss it slowly after we get out. Since you dared to activate this deadly mechanism, you must have nothing to fear. You must have other bargaining chips in your hands, right? How could there be a secret escape route in this manor? " Although he tried his best to speak in a relaxed tone, at this critical moment of life and death, he could not help but sound a little nervous.
Ping Ruoyu smiled bitterly and said, "No, no, there's no way to redeem myself. Although I wish there was … this manor is a place that is sealed off from all sides. There's no secret passage at all. When I activated the mechanism, I never thought of getting out alive. "Yuan Yi saw that her expression was extremely sorrowful and did not seem to be fake. He had to believe her.
Among everyone, only Manor Head Ping remained calm. He clasped his hands behind his back. There was even a slight smile on his aloof face. Second Manor Head Xia and Manor Head Liu stood guard by his side. They asked, "Brother Ping, you must have a way to escape, right?" At this moment, a monstrous disaster was imminent. Although they were unwilling to submit to Manor Head Ping, they had no choice.
Manor Head Ping smiled faintly and said, "Brothers, you're joking. Look, this living room is only the size of a square inch. There's nothing else in it. If I had a way to escape, I would have left long ago. Why would I stay here and wait for death? " Although everyone admitted that what he said was not false, it was still suspicious. They did not believe that he really had the bearing to disregard life and death.
Manor Head Xia said, "Brother Ping, your daughter's move is really taking the firewood from under the cauldron. She flooded the manor and completely destroyed the foundation of our Four Great Clans … "Manor Head Ping smiled and said," We're all going to die soon. Why bother so much? Moreover, only by breaking down the existing shackles can we build a new country on this old land. Yu 'er did well, very well! You've done me a huge favor by accident! "
When everyone heard what he said, it seemed that he was implying something and they were slightly moved. They hurriedly asked, "What's wrong, Brother Ping? Is there really a secret passage in this manor?" Yuan Yi also let go of Ping Ruoyu and came forward. He said, "Uncle Ping, as the saying goes, it's better to enjoy together than to enjoy alone. If there really is a secret passage, please tell us where it is so that we can leave alive first. Only then can we continue to watch you show off your power! "
Manor Head Ping smiled faintly and said, "Yi 'er, you really know how to talk. There is indeed a secret passage … "At this point, he paused for a while. Everyone was overjoyed and said," I've said it before. There's always a way out! " Everyone's eyes lit up. They all rushed forward and surrounded Manor Head Ping. They stared at his slightly pursed lips, wanting to hear the location of the secret passage.
Manor Head Ping whetted everyone's appetite and said slowly, "But, I won't tell you! Of course, the secret passage belongs to my Ping Clan. Why should I give it to you for free? And you, Yi 'er, you're the brat who spoiled my plans. Can someone give me a reason?! "
When everyone heard what he said, they were so angry that they rolled their eyes. Only Yuan Yi was not anxious. He looked at Manor Head Ping calmly and said, "I know that Uncle Ping always has a backup plan. No matter when, you won't put yourself in a desperate situation. It's fine if there isn't a secret passage. Since you don't want to die, I just need to follow you closely and see where you escape to when the seawater comes in. Although I wasn't born with a pair of clairvoyant eyes and ears, I'm lucky to have good hearing. If I want to keep track of your whereabouts, I think I can still do it. Even if I'm careless, there are many people here with hundreds of eyes watching. Even if you grow wings and fly away, we can still find the general direction. "
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