Chapter 228: Entering the Game (End)

Anle Pavilion.

"This sword technique was created by the Qinglian hermit Li Taibai."

Yang Shuzi sat cross-legged behind a small table on the side, watching Xiao Yan frowning as he flipped through the book of sword tactics, while he started to make tea with the tea stove on the shelf, saying, "In the third year of Tianbao, Li Bai served in the Imperial Academy, but the emperor did not summon him to court, and he drafted an imperial edict while drunk, and ordered General Gao to take off his boots. He was so heroic that he was given gold and released..."

When he said this, there was already a look of longing in his eyes. He stared at the boiling tea for a moment before continuing.

"After that, Li Bai disappeared from the world for a while, and no one could find him. People all thought that this immortal poet had fallen, and they all sighed and lamented. After that, his reputation as an immortal poet was no longer as it used to be. However, eight years later, Li Bai suddenly ascended to the realm of a sword immortal with "Song of the Wine" in Songshan Mountain. People all over the world were shocked and flocked to Songshan Mountain, but they only saw 176 words carved on the stone tablet with sword marks -

As the saying goes: Have you not seen that the water of the Yellow River comes from the sky, rushes to the sea and never returns...

Don’t you see, the white hair in the mirror of the hall, which was black in the morning and turned into white in the evening...

......"

Xiao Yan and Shangguan Yunque who were present were of course very familiar with this seven-character song. Not to mention Xiao Yan, Shangguan Yunque even knew it by heart and could recite it by heart. After all, this was a famous poem that had been circulated throughout the Tang Dynasty for nearly two hundred years, so it was no wonder that they knew it.

But when it was read out from Yang Shuzi's mouth, there was a sense of story that no one else could convey. Even Shangguan Yunque seemed to have heard the meaning of Yang Shuzi's words.

"For thousands of years, Li Bai has been the only one who turned from a poet to a swordsman." Yang Shuzi poured a cup of tea and pointed at the book of sword tactics, saying, "Three years after he became a swordsman, the An-Shi Rebellion broke out. It is said that Li Bai helped Yan Gaoqing defend Changshan, and fought alone against more than 20 bandits under Shi Siming, easily breaking through the siege of nearly a thousand people. Unfortunately, he failed to seek help from Taiyuan Yin Wang Chengye, and Changshan eventually fell. Yan Taishou also died for his country. At this point, Li Bai became disheartened and went to Sichuan..."

Yang Shuzi paused and said, "This Green Lotus Sword Song is what I got when I was young and traveling in Shu, but I only got nine fragments, a total of nine moves. The remaining move, Jinghong, is a culmination of the previous nine moves. It is the result of decades of understanding of the Green Lotus Sword Song. It is very powerful and can often be used against enemies of higher levels. The stronger the wielder, the greater the power it exerts. That's why there is a saying in the martial arts world that when Jinghong is used, either the enemy will die or be injured. It actually integrates the Green Lotus Sword Song into one, and gathers the domineering power of the nine moves into one, making it impossible for the enemy to resist. It is mostly used against strong enemies."

After hearing this, Shangguan Yunque twisted his hair and snorted coldly: "After all, even Li Bai's moves are only a fragment. Do you really think you can compete with the commander? What evil thoughts do you have? Don't you see how capable you are? Pah!"

Yang Shuzi was naturally not annoyed, he just calmly raised his cup and drank tea, saying: "I am actually dull and have no talent for martial arts, but I can protect myself in the martial arts world with this sword technique. Over the past few decades, although I have not practiced internal skills, my internal strength has been able to rise above the heavenly level just by practicing this sword technique. The inheritance of the Sword Immortal cannot be second only to this. It's just that I am dull."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Yan and said calmly: "Your Highness the Crown Prince is a rare talent, his talent and understanding are far superior to mine. I don't ask this sword technique to be of much help to the Crown Prince, but if it can be put to good use at a critical moment, I will have no regrets."

Shangguan Yunque could not help but be speechless with contempt.

You are acting like you are devoted to Xiao Yan here, giving him sword skills and flattering him. Do you know that your good disciple who has only learned medical skills in the past six years knows this?

Of course, he didn't care what Yang Shuzi was trying to do, so he immediately turned to Xiao Yan and said, "Xiao Lang... uh, Crown Prince?"

Xiao Yan waved his hand and did not respond immediately. Instead, he closed the sword technique first, then closed his eyes and thought for a while. A mechanical sound that had not been used for a long time rang in his mind.

['Sword Intention' detected a top-grade sword skill, which is 30% incomplete. Does the host need to practice and repair it automatically? The completion rate can reach 83%. ]

[Hint: This sword skill can be repaired by the host himself. It is detected that the host has reached the highest level of swordsmanship and the level is higher than "Sword Intention". Self-repair can achieve a 100% completion rate - remind the host that the last move of the sword skill has serious flaws. It is recommended to correct it by yourself before it can be fully integrated. ]

In just a moment, when Xiao Yan opened his eyes, a cold indigo light suddenly flashed in his pupils.

Only at this time did he calmly stand with his hands behind his back facing Shangguan Yunque.

"You can call me the same as you did before. I am keeping you here, so I don't regard you as an outsider. As for the title of Crown Prince, don't mention it again until the Tang Dynasty is restored."

After hearing this, Shangguan Yunque didn't know what to say, so he just rubbed his palms carefully and said, "Xiao... Lord, don't listen to this guy. The Marshal is really a difficult person to deal with. Don't you know that his methods can kill us. Yang Shuzi just wants to trick us. Don't you know that his disciple Li Xingyun is..."

"I know."

“You, you know…?” Shangguan Yunque was stunned for a moment.

"Of course I know." Xiao Yan responded calmly again, ignoring Yang Shuzi's strange look. He picked up the jade contract on the table and looked carefully at the word "same" on it for verification. On the jade surface engraved with dragon patterns, there were only a few simple words -

Crown Prince Li Zuo.

After reading it, he smiled and said, "Li Xingyun is Tian Lixing's favorite disciple. He is also my tenth brother and the youngest son of the previous emperor. He is the pure blood of the Li family who restored the Tang Dynasty. He has been wandering in the rivers and lakes since he was young. His life is miserable and he is homeless. If Tian Lixing hadn't adopted him, he might have died long ago."

"If it weren't for me, if Xiao Yan hadn't come out of Caozhou alive, the so-called entrustment of an orphan and the so-called identity of the crown prince would have been sealed forever, and no one would ever know about it. And the late emperor's youngest son would have naturally shouldered the heavy burden of restoring the Tang Dynasty, endured the high hopes of countless people, shouldered the pressure that no one would understand, and done something that defied the will of heaven. It was as it should be, and it was right."

He raised his sword-like eyebrows, held the jade contract behind him, paced slowly from side to side, and chuckled, "But things just went against my wishes. I, Xiao Yan, actually came out of Caozhou alive, and attracted the attention of the world. I happened to be the so-called Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty. Therefore, the youngest son of the previous emperor should not have to bear such a heavy burden, should not have done something that defied heaven, and should not have let Yuan Tiangang force him to be an emperor or do something that he could not do...

After all, who else in the world is more suitable to take his place in the cause of restoring the Tang Dynasty besides me? And who else can divert Yuan Tiangang's attention besides me? Who else can withstand the hostility of this great commander?

Tian Lixing, oh, that's not right... Yang Qing, is that right?"

Shangguan Yunque was stunned. It was obvious that even he had not thought of these things. He couldn't help but look at Yang Shuzi with a look of surprise on his face.

However, his good friend still had a calm expression on his face, but did not say anything, and it seemed that he no longer had the calmness he had before.

"Oh! You bastard!"

Shangguan Yunque could not help stamping his feet and cursing, "If you had just discussed this with the Lord... not to mention the Lord, but with me in advance, why did you have to put the Lord in such a difficult position... you are hurting others and yourself!"

Xiao Yanyi still smiled, but just waved at Shangguan Yunque.

After a while, Yang Shuzi finally said in deep thought: "The prince saw through my selfishness at a glance, which is really a godly thing. I have nothing to say. But the prince, don't you think about it? You are the orthodox of the royal family, not Xingyun. You have ambition, aspirations, and abilities. Restoring the Tang Dynasty is what you want. Even if I hadn't had this experience, wouldn't the prince restore the Tang Dynasty the next day?

But Xingyun is just a country boy, he has neither the ability nor the will. I think it is enough for him to live his life according to his own wishes.

And you, Prince, are just taking over this ridiculous matter for Xingyun."

Shangguan Yunque was stunned again, bit his nails, and thought carefully, it seemed to be true...

"Tian Lixing, don't confuse the concepts." Xiao Yan smiled indifferently: "Let's not talk about whether Fu Tang is a ridiculous thing or not. Even if Tian Lixing said that I should replace Li Xingyun, you said it was useless. I accepted it, but it was useless. It would only be useful if our commander-in-chief accepted it."

Shangguan Yunque changed his mind again, and wondered in his heart, the Marshal had spent so much effort on Li Xingyun, and even specially cultivated a fake body for him, how could he change so easily? If it was really that easy, what would these ten years of hard work mean?

But Yang Shuzi just shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter. I have already confessed the matter to King Qi. Whether the commander-in-chief recognizes him or not is not something I need to consider. As long as King Qi recognizes him as the crown prince and the people of the world recognize him as the crown prince, this absurd matter will no longer have anything to do with Xingyun."

"Really?"

Xiao Yan asked back: "Why is Tian Lixing so confident that the world's affairs have nothing to do with Li Xingyun? Why is he so confident that this move can make the Marshal's decades of planning come to naught? Why is he so confident--

Would I acknowledge my royal brother like this?"

This time, not only Shangguan Yunque, but Yang Shuzi was also stunned, and then narrowed his eyes.

Xiao Yan smiled indifferently, pacing with his hands behind his back, and said, "Even though Li Xingyun's last name is Li, it's impossible for him to really be a doctor in this world. Even if it's our commander-in-chief, Tian Lixing, do you think he will just sit there and watch you break his plan?"

Tian Lixing has his own courage, but doesn't the Marshal have more killer moves than you? Won't he just let you go and interfere with Li Xingyun? And won't Li Xingyun become my opponent?"

And am I not just the opposite of Li Xingyun? Is a mere Qi Wang worth Tian Lixing's bet? Tian Lixing knows that there are countless vassal states in the world, and there are many ambitious people, among whom, how many respect Tang? And how many respect Yuan Tiangang?"

Oh, Tian Lixing may have taken the most correct step, but it also happened to be the step with the most serious consequences. Li Xingyun will not be relieved of his burden because of your actions, but will bear more pressure because of you. The Marshal will not let you off easily, nor will he let me off easily... Of course, he may let Li Xingyun off easily, and from now on he will be free and happy in the world..."

Ha. But Tian Lixing, Yang Qing, do you believe what you said?"

Shangguan Yunque glared and bit his hand, looking back and forth at the two of them, but his mind was clear and confused. It sounded clear to him, but after a series of questions, he became more confused.

What does it mean to bet on King Qi? What does it mean to respect Yuan Tiangang?
Also, does Xiao Yan mean that he will become an enemy of Li Xingyun?
Yang Shuzi frowned tightly, and veins bulged on the back of his hand as he pressed the teacup.

"You think you can sacrifice yourself to save your apprentice, but can you really give freedom to your apprentice?"

Xiao Yan finally sneered and said in a strong voice: "Your disciple did not get freedom, but an even more exhausted shackle! Do you think I was joking when I said that you cut off your own escape route to Li Xingyun?!"

It's really ridiculous. If you stay quietly in Qingcheng Mountain, Li Xingyun can still enjoy a few years of happiness. Not to mention that if you can assist him honestly, Yuan Tiangang may still allow your master-disciple relationship to last forever. However, after this incident, even if Li Xingyun stays in Qingcheng Mountain, all the world's affairs will be found on him. "

After saying that, he slowly walked in front of Yang Shuzi.

Then, he raised his foot and stepped on the small table in front of the latter, then leaned down slightly, smiled gently, and said: "And I will also do as Yang Qing wishes, as the prince, I will crush all those who stand in my way, no matter what means, no matter if they are surnamed Li or not, whoever stands in my way will die."

Yang Shuzi had fallen silent. His fingers exerted force uncontrollably, and scalding hot tea spilled out of the cup, scalding half of his hand red. But his hand remained motionless.

Shangguan Yunque was stunned at first, and wanted to say something, but when he opened his mouth, he could only feel his panic in his heart, and he didn't know what to say.

"Well, since Yang Qing has said that he is willing to be loyal to me from now on and fulfill his duties as a subject, I will accept it."

After finishing the conversation, Xiao Yan seemed to be in a good mood. He wiped away the non-existent dust on the small table, then turned around with his hands behind his back and looked at Shangguan Yunque.

"Shangguan."

"Hey, hey, I'm..."

"Now that the situation has unfolded, some things should be discussed in advance." Xiao Yan said frankly: "Marshal, which side do you stand on?"

Shangguan Yunque was stunned, glanced at Yang Shuzi, who had no expression on his face and seemed to have not yet reacted, and said cautiously: "My lord, the commander may still be able to..."

But when he looked up, he saw Xiao Yan's indifferent eyes, so his heart skipped a beat, and he immediately rubbed his hands and said, "After this, I definitely can't go back to the Marshal. If you... if the prince doesn't abandon me, I would like to ask for a job under the prince from now on."

After saying this, he seemed to have finally made up his mind, and patted his chest fiercely: "If I am indecisive again this time, God will make Shangguan Yunque die a miserable death!"

"I trust you."

Xiao Yan nodded, still without any big expression changes, and just said: "Then, I'll trouble you to go to Qingcheng Mountain for me."

He looked at me in deep thought for a moment before continuing, "Let's see if my tenth brother is still in the Sword Pavilion."

Yang Shuzi raised his head suddenly, and said in surprise: "How could he not be here..."

But immediately, he stopped talking in a daze, obviously thinking of some key points.

Shangguan Yunque, on the other hand, had let it go. He just rubbed his hands and asked carefully, "My Lord, if we go to Qingcheng Mountain now, will things get too awkward with the Marshal? What if in the future..."

Xiao Yan suddenly smiled, and with a twist of his palm, the jade contract appeared at his fingertips.

Then, he raised his head slightly towards the table in front of him, and a black light suddenly appeared.

“This round.

Now that we are in, no one can get out."

bass--

On the solid wooden table, a line suddenly appeared on the originally neat surface.

Then, it suddenly split into two halves.

(End of this chapter)