"Mr. Li's swordsmanship is already capable of opening a neutral style."

Si Gu Jian had a look of relief on his face. He had only given the "Unnamed Sword Technique" to the other party during their last meeting, but today, the other party's swordsmanship had already incorporated some of Si Gu Jian's swordsmanship.

What a gift!

"When Emperor Qing was alive, he attacked Northern Qi many times, which made the people of Northern Qi hate the people of Southern Qing. Dongyi City is located between the two countries and can only survive in the cracks. It has suffered from war for a long time!"

"No matter it's national hatred or family feud, or no matter how helpless you are, at least in that situation, with the strength of a grandmaster, you can firmly protect the entire Dongyi City."

Li An walked towards Si Gu Jian, making everyone in the room nervous.

Arriving in front of the seriously injured old man, looking at his clothes that were not much different from those of an ordinary old farmer and his calloused hands, Li An murmured indifferently, "Grandmaster is at the top of the world, but he is not a god after all, and cannot live forever. Perhaps you feel that you cannot protect Dongyi City for too long, and you wish you could gather all the talents in the world and spend more time cultivating your disciples."

Wang Shisanlang was overwhelmed with sadness when he heard this and shed silent tears.

Si Gu Jian's disciples were also silent, but the atmosphere became even more tense.

"If you could see the situation clearly, today's battle should not have happened." Li An spread his hands, "Now the times are different!"

"Emperor Qing is dead, and the Western Hu have surrendered! There is no rival left in the world. In this situation, what can you do even if you are a grandmaster? The process of unification is unstoppable!"

"Hehe," Si Gu Jian coughed twice, and his voice gradually calmed down, "Young man, I believe you also have some understanding of my past."

"I am the son of the former mayor of Dongyi City. I have been bullied by my family since I was young."

"When I realized the method of becoming a Grand Master in one day, I slaughtered the entire City Lord's Mansion in one night without hesitation. It's not that I am obsessed with absolute power, but because absolute power is the key to saving Dongyi City!"

"Protecting Dongyi City is naturally for the people of this world. At least, let them not experience the same tragic situation as when I was young again."

The masters of Jianlu had been up all night, but at this moment they were still listening quietly to what their master said.

Their bodies did not shake at all, they were just surprised that their master, who was usually very frugal with words and had a bad temper, could say so much.

At this moment, it didn't look like there was a siege of some great grandmaster, but rather like the younger generations were meeting their elders and having a friendly conversation with each other. It was extremely strange.

Time passed by minute by minute, everyone was patient, and no one dared to interrupt the conversation between the two.

Because they knew that the future of Dongyi City might be decided in this conversation.

"Young man, do you believe what I say?"

"Why don't you believe it? You don't need to tell me these things, I already know them clearly." Li An's matter-of-fact expression, combined with his strength, makes people feel that he should know everything.
A strange smile flashed across his face, and surprised thoughts kept appearing in his eyes.

Si Gu Jian had experienced countless great events in his life, no matter how earth-shattering or tender and heartwarming. Even the collapse of Mount Dadong into the sea after an explosion like a "heavenly punishment" did not make him blink, but the surprise at this moment was so clear.

"So, for these reasons, you chose Fan Xian?"

Li An's smile was full of sarcasm. He pointed at Fan Xian and then turned to everyone around him: "Do you think Fan Xian can bring peace to Dongyi City in the future? Do you think your disciples will follow your ideas?"

"You invested in Fan Xian, not only because his mother is Ye Qingmei, but also because you wanted Nan Qingsheng to have some trouble. Regardless of the process, at least the ending is in line with your expectations."

"Mr. Li is right, but there is one more you in this world!"

The short old man finally smiled. He closed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "I have thought that my disciples may have other ideas after I die. So, before I die, I will eliminate all the factors that cause instability in Dongyi City!"

The breeze blew, and these cold words spread throughout the venue.

All the people who came out of the sword room had no expression on their faces when they heard this, but their hands holding the swords tightened silently.
"In today's battle, I wanted to make you understand that the power of a grandmaster cannot withstand the general trend! And your disciples cannot completely support the entire Dongyi City! As for Fan Xian." Li An laughed, pointed at Fan Xian's figure and said, "Have you figured it out now?" Fan Xian had a blank expression on his face, looking at Si Gu Jian's body as if he was hesitant.

After a moment, he stepped forward and gave his answer: "This world will be unified! Only unity can lead to a way out!"

"Did you hear it?"

Li Ang's true energy has now been fully restored. Logically speaking, even if Si Gu Jian was seriously injured, he should have recovered a little by now and have the strength to strike back.

"Fan Xian will no longer help Dongyi City. Your disciples have different ideas. Even the martial arts of the Grandmaster who has been supporting you have been defeated by me! Now, why do you still want to decide the future of Dongyi City according to your own ideas?"

"Or, have you ever considered whether the people of Dongyi City really want to follow your idea?"

"Hahahaha!"

Ang Lee's laughter lingered in the open space, lasting forever.

"Dongyi City can resist as you wish, but many people will die! More people will die than under the rule of your father, the former City Lord's Mansion!" The determination in Li An's expression was particularly thrilling.

Dongyi City, with its single city, collected 20% of the world's wealth.

The people in the city are quite wealthy.

Today, even if Li An and Fan Xian were gone, even if the so-called grand master was gone, with only one powerful leader left, the city would be destroyed and people would die.

"You are protecting Dongyi City for the sake of the people. Why don't you see if the people of Dongyi City can live a more stable life under the rule of Northern Qi?"

"what do you mean?"

The most powerful man in the world, the Sword Saint who has guarded Dongyi City for decades, now showed a hesitant look on his face.

He no longer had the ethereal, detached feeling he had, and instead seemed to be feeling helpless, miserable, and indecisive.

"I won't kill you. Just use your remaining life to see if Dongyi City under Northern Qi's rule can be better than it is now."

Before Emperor Qing died, he could find any reason to make Dongyi City pay a huge sum of money.

It can be called an ATM cash machine.

Si Gu Jian is also the biggest scapegoat in the world, and any dirty tricks can be pushed onto him.

More than a decade ago, Si Gu Jian had entered the Nanqing Palace to assassinate the mysterious "Grand Master", but he returned empty-handed every time. In the end, he came to the conclusion: it is impossible to kill the Grand Master of Nanqing in Kyoto.

After that, he was trapped in Dongyi City for decades.

All this is for the people.

It can be said that Si Gu Jian is ruthless, inhumane, and killed his father and clan. It can also be said that Si Gu Jian cares about the people of the world and has great kindness. He is an extremely complex person.

Now, another better choice is before him, and he has to think about it. Although this choice is mandatory.

After a long time, Li An and Yan Xiaoyi took a carriage and left Dongyi City under the cover of night.

What remained in his heart was also Si Gu Jian's answer:
"Okay!" (End of this chapter)