The young girl said, "Yes, I know. That's why I want to roam Jianghu … Anyway, I have nowhere to go right now. The legendary life of roaming the world is not bad! I will work very hard to practice martial arts. With my true strength, I won't just rely on the advantage of weapons. When I am strong enough and mature enough to be worthy of him, I will still look for him. I don't care what the world says, and I don't care how he sees me. As long as I can stay by his side and always stand on the same front with him, even if we are destroyed together, I will not betray him. I think … I am perfectly satisfied. "
The young man's eyes were indifferent. Although he had said that he didn't care, there was still a hidden emotion in his eyes. He didn't want to be seen through by the young girl, so he turned his head away in a slightly embarrassed manner and said, "Jianghu is in turmoil right now. It's not the right time for you to get involved in the martial arts world. It's better to wait until the world is at peace."
The young girl's eyes widened. Her pair of quick-witted eyes kept rolling. She said with a smile, "You don't understand. It's said that the times create heroes. It's precisely in troubled times that people can be tempered into talents! Moreover, a friend in need is a friend indeed. If it's ordinary, how can it reflect the preciousness of relying on each other and supporting each other? He wants to be the enemy of the world. I only want to do my best to support him silently and never leave him. Well, you can scold me for being unable to distinguish right from wrong. You can continue to be a gentleman. But in the face of love, everyone is powerless in the end. You can speak righteously to Noble Consort Yun only because you don't love her anymore! "
She was shocked when she made this bold conjecture. Suddenly, as if she had personally dug out a big secret, she excitedly circled around the young man and looked around. She said with a smile, "Hey, it's really not easy? Our Brother Casanova actually has a new lover? Could it be that she's more beautiful than Noble Consort Yun? Let me guess, who's that girl? "
The young man couldn't stand her careless tugging. He frowned and pushed her hand away. He said, "Don't be too nosy. How can I have a sweetheart? Just take care of yourself! … Fine, if you insist on going, I will go with you. You heard what I said in front of the grave, didn't you? "
The young girl nodded in confusion. The young man said, "I've long since grown tired of being an official in the imperial court. It would be better for me to gain experience in the Wulin world and live a carefree and happy life. Originally, I had already intended to resign a month ago, but at that time, I still had to accompany the Emperor to clean up the mess he left behind. At that time, he was also in a fit of anger … Now, it's all good. The Ministry of Rites has already submitted its report. After tomorrow's grand ceremony, the Emperor will officially take over the reins and no longer need me. "
That young girl still felt a bit suspicious and said, "Right now, His Majesty is relying heavily on you. If you continue to stay in the palace and work for him, a meteoric rise is just around the corner. Why do you want to ruin your own future? How much effort did you put in to get this hard-won opportunity …? "
The young man said, "Not necessarily. Humans always need to broaden their horizons from time to time in order to surpass them and gradually grow. I know very well that my current state is already the limit of what I can achieve. Traditional culture is broad and profound. Not only can I not be considered knowledgeable, there are endless areas worth exploring in any field. If I continue to stay in the imperial court, I can certainly enjoy a period of honor and glory. However, if I continue to be rigid and not move forward, since I can't give His Majesty a pleasant surprise, he will be tired of me. At that time, I will no longer be his highly regarded strategist. Instead, I will become a person with a mouth full of slander and blinded by greed. People should always experience the unknown to make up for their past ignorance. I also don't want to fall behind and be a powerless person who is protected by others. This can be considered … a challenge to myself. "
That young girl still wanted to try to persuade him. It was strange. She had long been disheartened about her own future and didn't have any hope. However, she couldn't bear to see others give up on themselves. She tried her best to think and said, "But your family …"
The young man couldn't bear to hear her say more and interrupted, "Yes, Grandmother raised me since I was a child. No matter how hard life was, even if it was the money she saved, she would still pay for my studies. I can't be where I am today without her painstaking efforts. However, an official like this is only an unintentional puppet and not the real me. A few days ago I had a long talk with her, and told her all my thoughts frankly. This time, we are two people of equal status. She said that the current me has already grown up and knows how to distinguish right from wrong. I am also gradually forming my own set of personal values. She is only a guide on my path of growth and will no longer control my life. No worldly possessions could compare to the importance of living a happy and free life. In the past ten years, I have always lived for her and have never done anything that made me happy. From now on, she can completely leave everything to me. As long as I can be happy, it will be the greatest comfort for her. What else can I say? No matter where I go, I will often take a few days out of my free time and return to the capital to visit her. A few friends have also promised to take care of her on my behalf. In any case, I am still young. Even if the path I am walking on deviates temporarily, there is still time to turn back. In fact, being young is more valuable than anything else. "
The young girl was puzzled. She raised a finger and whispered, "I have one last question. Sometimes I see you as a pedantic scholar, sometimes you have a serious face, sometimes you look like a 'modest gentleman, gentle as jade', and sometimes you look like a naive and ignorant child. Then … which one is the real you? "The young man was slightly startled, as if he had been stumped by her question. The young girl put her hands behind her back and stood on her tiptoes as she twisted back and forth, looking at him triumphantly.
The young man reacted quickly and said, "Maybe it's all of them, and maybe it's all of them. Everyone has many different personalities and ways of doing things. Some of them may not even be aware of themselves. This is dependent on what kind of attitude we choose to use to face a situation. Or rather, when we deal with someone, we will reveal a certain side of our personality. It may be intentional, or it may be a subconscious choice. But if you can show the real you in front of the other party, you can laugh loudly if you want to laugh, and cry if you want to cry. There is no need to painstakingly create a certain image. This kind of friendship, although it is inevitable that there will be conflicts, is often the most sincere and most loyal. "
Seeing that the young girl only understood half of it, he smiled faintly and said, "Alright! Tomorrow I will go and ask the emperor for my resignation. You must have a lot to say to your former master. I don't want to disturb you, and I don't have the habit of eavesdropping. I will take my leave now. Remember, wait for me. "The last two words were as soft as a whisper.
The young girl suddenly came back to her senses and hurriedly said, "Hey, don't go. Hey … …" The youth looked straight ahead and walked past her. When the two brushed past each other, their clothes fluttered in the wind. Their clothes fluttered in the wind as if they were unwilling to stop for a long time.
This kind of conversation could happen between countless people every day. At every moment, there would be two people whose fates were bound together by fate. The young girl's cheeks suddenly burned with a trace of heat. She raised her hand and gently pressed it. It was a kind of heat that could melt the ice on her fingertips.
As far as the eye could see, the youth's back was already blurred into a small silhouette in the distance, but it was still clear in her line of sight. It was as if no matter how the weather changed, no matter how dirty the world was, there would always be a pure white that could not be tainted by a speck of dust. It could guide the lost on the path forward, and it could also guide the people of the world.
The young girl didn't know when a layer of red had appeared on her face. Perhaps even she didn't realize it, but it was different from when she saw the person she always thought about, when her blood boiled and her whole body was about to burst into flames. Then, as if she had fallen into an ice cave, every cell in her body emitted a chill.
When she was with the youth, it was as if there was a clear stream in front of her. Her heart was always rippling with a faint layer of warmth, melting her whole heart in that warmth. In contrast, she liked this kind of feeling very much.
After a long time, she suddenly realized that she was acting strangely. She paused and muttered to herself, "Wh … … What? Every time you speak, it seems like you're trying to be tactful. You have to act like an old pedant in front of me! I … … haven't had the time to ask clearly. What kind of method did you use to be with me? "
She secretly decided that she would find out the next time they met. She turned her head to look at the lonely tombstone and slowly knelt down. She said softly, "Noble Consort Yun, long time no see … … In that world, you must be … … equally awe-inspiring, right?"
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In the Liaodong region, a young man was walking silently. He was slovenly, his clothes were shabby, and his chin was unshaven. There were two big dark circles under his eyes. It was unknown how many days he hadn't had a good rest. There was a sword hanging on his waist. The black surface was covered with a few layers of rust. It seemed to be an antique that had been around for a few years. The first thought that flashed through anyone's mind when they saw him would be the four words, "Journey of Hardship".
The young man's temper seemed to be very strange. He never talked to anyone. He just kept walking with his head down. His face was full of coldness. It was precisely to prevent people from approaching him easily. He traveled during the day and hurriedly rested in an inn at night. The next day, he paid the bill early and continued on his journey.
At this time, it was the age of war. It was not surprising that such homeless people could be seen everywhere on the streets. Therefore, the people couldn't help but glance at them curiously at first. Then, no one would look at such people again. Naturally, no one knew that the person who brushed past them was the number one figure in the martial arts world, the leader of the martial arts world, Li Yijie.
It took Li Yijie about a month's time to finally quell the new chaos that had arisen at the border. However, he knew nothing about the new shocking changes in the capital. There was only one thing in his heart. Under the emptiness in his eyes, there was a deeper confusion hidden. It was like looking at the calm sea from afar. Only when one reached the deepest part of the sea could one see a turbulent whirlpool.
Li Yijie was immersed in his own thoughts. He hoped that everything in the world would leave him as soon as possible and not disturb him. It could be said that he had never seen such a terrifying situation in his life. He had never experienced such a setback. He had never faced such a difficult choice …
Seeing that it was getting late, he found a nearby inn. He didn't care about how luxurious it was. He only needed a simple place to stay so that he wouldn't have to sleep on the streets. After paying the money, he didn't say anything to the inn owner. He went into the room and fell asleep.
He didn't sleep well. He didn't know how long it had been, but his eyes flashed with a series of bloody sword shadows, as well as that conversation, and that proposal that could have completely changed his life.
There were a few moments when he dreamt that he was bathed in blood and had three heads. Each of them had a bloody mouth with green faces and fangs. Seven or eight arms protruded from his back, waving their fangs and brandishing their claws. When he raised his hand and waved it, there was a bloody light in front of him. He was a living demon.
The woman with the blurred face in front of him seemed to have a deep relationship with him. She was trying to say something. He wanted to raise his hand to support her, but his outstretched hand turned into a sharp claw. After a scream, the woman's body was covered in blood and exploded into ashes in front of him. However, what shattered was not the drifting smoke and dust. Instead, it turned into pieces of withered petals.
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