Li Yijie didn't seem to hear his discouraging words and replied, "Besides, we still have to survive. We have to do as he said and return to the Central Plains to tell everyone to be careful. For the time being, it's best to avoid the danger … "Manor Master Liu said," How can those ignorant people understand your painstaking efforts? They'll think that you, Alliance Master Li, are a coward. Humph, I don't want to meddle in their business! "
Li Yijie said, "To accomplish great things, one must be able to endure humiliation and bear a heavy burden. Other people don't know what they see, so why should they care about him? We're going to fight the Seven Demons, not just to win a reputation for being chivalrous, or to make others worship us. In the end … it's for … cough cough … for the peace of the world … "
But 'peace of the world' was easy to say, but who knew how much effort and how much blood and sweat was needed to actually implement it. Hearing it from his own mouth, he felt it was extremely frivolous and powerless.
Yuan Yi said, "Since I was little, I've always been looking for a stronger opponent. Now … the process of defeating him, isn't it also … very beautiful? " He staggered to his father's side and was about to help him stand up when he suddenly felt an intense pain in his ankle. It was so painful that his knees buckled and he half knelt on the ground. He didn't want anyone to see his pained expression, so he buried his head deep into the ground. But beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, clearly visible to everyone else.
By the time they returned to the Central Plains, a month had already passed. Before their eyes was a scene of chaos and chaos. Smoke and gunpowder filled the air. It was a hundred times more chaotic than when they first set out to sea. Collapsed houses could be seen everywhere. The ground was full of broken fences and dilapidated walls. Countless people had lost their homes and their belongings were the only things they had left.
Along the way, there was no lack of people using their strength to bully the weak. The poor people were bruised and bleeding, and their copper coins were snatched away by the rich or martial artists. In the end, they starved to death on the streets. Even if they wanted to take care of all these injustices, it would be difficult to take care of them all at once. Oftentimes, the more foolish the people were, the more trouble they would get involved in. It was hard to avoid entanglement. Now that they had other important matters to attend to, even Li Yijie turned a blind eye from his initial indignation. Only Nangong Xue would still throw a few copper coins to the beggars on the roadside.
The situation only improved slightly after they entered the capital. After all, they were at the foot of the Emperor, so the commoners did not dare to be too impudent. The news that he had heard here was all about the sudden rebellion of the neighboring foreign countries, the raising of troops in the border areas, and so on. It was said that the imperial court hurriedly sent troops to defend, but distant water could not put out a nearby fire. At first, they were caught off guard by the sneak attack, and before the reinforcements could arrive, they were already retreating in defeat. For example, Mongolia, Tibet, and other large countries were stronger. They broke through the bottleneck and advanced all the way.
In order to protect the overall situation, the Qing troops had no choice but to dispatch troops to deal with the situation. Thus, it was hard to avoid attending to one thing and losing sight of another. They had just transferred their military strength, and their previous base camp had been lost. These few battles could be said to be extremely vexing. The original Manor Lord was so angry that he cursed, saying that the world was going to be in chaos, and that this group of barbarians was still fighting among themselves. In his eyes, the Four Great Clans were a system of their own. Other than that, all the countries should belong to the same faction.
Manor Lord Xia was unwilling to accept the kindness of others, and had gone through life and death together on the deserted island. However, when they returned to the Central Plains, the situation had changed, and the first one to feel awkward was Manor Lord Xia. After leaving a few words with the others, he took the road south by himself. Nangong Xue was originally worried that he had lived in the outside world for too long and was unfamiliar with the place, so it would be inappropriate for him to travel alone. Manor Lord Liu and the others knew that his martial arts foundation was enough to protect himself in troubled times, so they followed him.
Thus, the group of seven was reduced to six people. On this day, everyone stood in the busy streets of the capital, discussing what to do next. Li Yijie had been silent since early morning, as if he was worried about something and was hesitating whether he should tell his companions. Nangong Xue stood by his side, her large eyes looking at him from time to time. The message in her eyes was: "No matter what you choose, I will support you." Finally, Li Yijie seemed to have made up his mind, and said, "Please go to the headquarters of Martial Union first. I … I need to go to the palace first. "
Manor Lord Liu's temper was the worst among the group, and he said, "We have always been together, why do we need to go to the palace? You want to borrow troops from the Manchurian Emperor, and they are already busy enough with their own affairs, why would they bother with you? "Li Yijie said," No, it's just that I have some matters … I need to go to the palace to clarify. If I don't resolve it soon, I'm afraid I won't be able to focus on the battle. "
Nangong Xue and he had a tacit understanding, and immediately understood what he was referring to. She panicked and tried to persuade him, "Don't … Martial Brother, I know you are doing this for my own good, but I don't mind it anymore, so please don't go looking for trouble." Li Yijie's heart softened, but then he became even more furious, and said, "It has nothing to do with you. But I don't like people playing tricks behind my back, so I want her to give me an explanation! "
The former Manor Lord said, "Yijie, if you really want to go, we can't stop you. But if you want to fight with the people in power, it's like hitting a rock with an egg. If you don't give them face, they will find a way to deal with you. When the time comes, try to say something nice, but don't be too harsh. But you won't be able to get the justice you want, so it's best if you keep it in your heart. "
He was originally an arrogant and unruly person, and although he hadn't been in the world for long, he was already able to see things clearly. Although he still didn't believe in fate, he was able to persuade others with the wisdom of the older generation.
Li Yijie sighed and said, "Thank you very much, Uncle Yuan, but I don't believe that the people in power can reverse black and white! … Yes, I'll have to trouble you to help me gather the heroes from all walks of life. Also, about Brother Yuan's foot injury, you should take him to visit a famous doctor in the capital, maybe he can be cured. He was trying to save me and Xueer, so he suffered this disaster for no reason. I really feel bad about it. "
Ever since Yuan Yi collapsed on the deserted island, everyone found out that his foot was seriously injured, but there was a lack of medicine on the island, so the most they could do was bandage it roughly. However, the Broken Love Death was worthy of being called the most poisonous poison in the world. Not only did it corrode the flesh, the poison also penetrated deep into the bones, corroding them from the inside. The pain came in waves, and when it started, it made him break out in cold sweat, and he spent the whole night on the ground shaking.
His left and right had already been noticed by everyone, so he didn't need to hide it. At the same time, because his injury was getting worse, he had to find a thick branch to support himself with when he walked. Every time Li Yijie saw him limping, his heart felt like it was being pierced by needles, and he wished that he could be in his place.
Yuan Yi forced a smile and said, "Brother Li, Brother Li, there's nothing to be sorry about. It was my own choice to save you and Miss Nangong. One of your feet is crippled, but you still have your life, so why are you still unsatisfied? Since the two of us are brothers, there's no need to be so polite. My only worry is that I am afraid that I won't be able to help you in the battle against the Seven Evil Spirits. "Thinking that the decisive battle was imminent, they became even more depressed.
Manor Master Ping forced a smile and said, "You don't have to be so depressed. In any case, His Majesty has approved of Wulin Union, allowing you to move your headquarters from Liaodong to the capital. Later on, everyone will be able to contact each other, and it will be much more convenient. After all, His Majesty thinks highly of you. "
Li Yijie snorted coldly and said in his heart, "It's not that His Majesty thinks highly of me. It's just that someone wants to carry out a trick, so he ordered me to move my men to the left. Not only will they be able to act quickly, but they will also be able to monitor me at any time, so that I won't have any bad intentions … They want to frame me as a disloyal and unjust person, and I want to get out of this situation. " But thinking that the others didn't know, it would be a waste of breath to explain, and he was afraid that another incident would occur, so he just said a few words and went on his way.
This conversation did not make his mood any better. On the contrary, he found out that his long-time belief had completely turned its back on him. His long life from now on might go on a completely different path because of this. Accepting the current situation and adapting to this change was not something that could be calmly faced in a short period of time.
Li Yijie came to the Snow Song Palace with all kinds of complicated feelings. Looking at the scenery, he recalled that he had lived here for six years, which was almost half of the time he had spent cultivating on Mount Hua. It was not a strange place to him. But at this moment, looking indifferently at the flattering faces and the stiff posture of the saluting made him feel that he was nothing more than a passerby in this environment.
The Imperial Palace could remain unchanged for many years, but it could also change in an instant. If there were too many distracting thoughts in his mind, he only needed to leave for a few months, and by the time he looked back, ten thousand years would have passed in vain.
The imperial bodyguard went in to report according to the rules, then turned around and went out almost immediately, conveying that Noble Consort Yun had invited Alliance Master Li in. That tone did not sound like they had been colleagues for many years, nor did it sound like he had lived a life of doing odd jobs in the Snow Song Palace. Instead, it sounded like he was an honored guest who had come from afar. This was the first time he had received such courtesy from Shen Shiyun. For example, in the past, waiting for several hours under the scorching sun or in the midst of wind and rain was a common occurrence. The difference between the two of them made one smile bitterly.
It was because the reason for this change was unknown to outsiders, but Li Yijie was all too clear about it. And if it was as expected, after he entered the palace and explained the purpose of his visit, this group of imperial bodyguards who had been welcoming him with a smile a moment ago would most likely turn hostile in an instant and drive him out like a beaten dog. But this thought flashed through his mind. His plan was still the same as before, as if even if he broke off relations with the Imperial Palace today, it would still not change.
The decorations in the Snow Song Palace were the same as before. Amidst the luxurious brilliance, there was a chilling coldness. Li Yijie was absent-minded. The streets he had just walked through and seen the refugees running for their lives were a completely different world from the current tranquility and peace. This caused his thoughts to spontaneously rise. No matter how anxious the outside world was, the Imperial Palace would still be as peaceful as before. Even after a thousand years, this place would still be insulated from the darkness. But if he thought about it carefully, he was afraid that the darkness lingering in this place was even worse than that of the common people.
Shen Shiyun was dressed in bright and beautiful clothes. She invited Li Yijie to sit at a short table and instructed the palace maids to set up tea and drinks to entertain him. Li Yijie stared blankly at the bustling crowd. His eyes were ice-cold, as if all of this had nothing to do with him. When the noisy crowd finally dispersed, the palace door closed with a bang, leaving only the two of them in the room. A cool shadow happened to fall on the table, enveloping the two of them.
Li Yijie sighed and muttered to himself, "Could it be that the conversation that cannot be seen in the light really needs to be in the dark? Why bother to block out the sunlight when it was so bright? The Snow Song Palace has been like this for many years. I'm afraid it's going to be idle and moldy. "
Shen Shiyun's eyes quickly flashed with displeasure. She was undoubtedly very good at concealing her true feelings. She immediately pretended to smile. Even Li Yijie wondered if he had misheard her. She said, "Alliance Head Li, you still have the leisure to pretend to be cultured at this time? This palace was just about to summon you and you came uninvited. What a coincidence. A month ago, you mentioned that you were going to deliver a letter to the tribal leaders. Today, they have already sent envoys to deliver their replies. The collaborator I have chosen should be this straightforward … "
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