LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 65: Two Possibilities; With Me Here, He Won't Die
Back when Mu Yuyan was in Langzhou, she had visited the outskirts, exploring the place where she had clashed with Emperor Yu, under the guidance of the Tianji Pavilion.
As a sword cultivator, she was naturally familiar with the Primordial Sword's sword qi.
Now, however, she never expected the Primordial Sword's master to reappear in the heart of the capital!
Wasn't the grand offering of the Tianji Pavilion residing peacefully in Langzhou enough? Why travel all the way to the capital?
Thinking of this, a hint of suspicion flashed through Mu Yuyan's beautiful eyes, and her mind raced for a moment. In matters she was particularly sensitive and concerned about, she quickly thought of two possibilities.
First, the strength of the Tianji Pavilion offering might have reached an unparalleled level, wandering and fighting aimlessly around, coincidentally arriving in the capital during this period. The probability exists, but it's not high.
Second, his visit to the capital was purposeful, and this purpose might be related to her and Gu Lan.
It wasn't that Mu Yuyan was overly suspicious, but at the level of the Tianji Pavilion Consecrator, apart from her Sword Immortal cultivation, only Master Gu's ability to comprehend the past and present could attract his attention.
Between these two possibilities, the likelihood of Gu Lan being noticed was greater!
After all, on the night of the temple fair, Gu Lan exposed the identity of the Great Yu Prince publicly to help her seek justice. In the following days, it wouldn't be surprising if the offering noticed...
Mu Yuyan, thinking of this, felt a wave of self-blame! If she had known, she should have killed Tuoba Mo herself that night, avoiding the subsequent relocations and unnecessary risks for her husband...
Wait a minute! Risks?
Mu Yuyan's beautiful eyes widened suddenly, and she abruptly woke up. Pointing in the direction of the Merit Golden Cloud, she asked, "Yexi! What place is that?"
Liu Yexi, seeing the female Emperor suddenly becoming nervous, furrowed her brows. Then, she also widened her eyes suddenly.
"Yo-Your Majesty, it seems to be... Dongzhi Gate!?"
"!!!"
Mu Yuyan didn't have time to say another word to her.
Her delicate figure swayed, and a deep worry appeared between her eyebrows. Immediately, she rushed towards Dongzhi Gate!
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The Merit Golden Cloud had gradually dispersed. A faint purple aura came from the east, enveloping the sky above the capital of the Jing Nation. The golden light contrasted, creating a dreamlike scene.
Inside an inn, a young Daoist lay by the window, observing the celestial phenomenon, murmuring, "Brother Gu is indeed the strongest in the world, much more powerful than my master!
And he also understands the art of hiding his brilliance... it's something I could learn for a long time!"
"Zhongren, did you see the young master this morning?" Lin Tan'er came to the window and asked.
Seeing this unusual "scenery," she couldn't help but be amazed.
"No, big brother... he should have gone out to buy breakfast, right?" Zhongren stuttered a bit.
Suddenly, he felt the gap between him and Gu Lan becoming more apparent. Brother Gu usually blended in like an ordinary scholar, and there was no flaw that others could notice.
Ah, my skill in hiding my brilliance isn't deep enough!
Fortunately, Lin Tan'er, distracted by the morning glow, didn't cast any suspicion on his tone.
"What a beautiful sunrise, I didn't expect the capital to have such a view!"
"Then, sister, you should seize the opportunity to take a look. This kind of... um, sunrise isn't something you can see anytime."
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In the north, less than a hundred miles away from the capital.
A gracefully charming young girl halted her horse, casting an interested gaze toward the Great Jing Imperial City.
"What's wrong, miss?" Behind her, an old woman with gray hair and a slightly hunched figure asked.
"Nothing, my Sword Ghost Spirit seems to have sensed something and is trembling. There's a master of profound swordsmanship in the place we're heading this time," the girl said.
"Is it the female Emperor of the Jing Nation?"
"It's too far to be certain." The young girl stretched lazily, rearranged the Ghost Bag hanging from her waist, and smiled, "Stop trembling, we, the people of the Northern Ocean, can't be so timid!
Anyway, we are going to challenge the top expert of the Jing Nation. Whoever it is, I'm not afraid with my talent!"
"In a month, in the Heaven's Secrets List, I will surely be in the top ten!"
Hearing this, the old woman behind, with a cultivation at the Emperor Realm, nodded. If an ordinary girl said such words, she might find it arrogant and presumptuous. But the young lady she served had been able to fight evenly with her when she was still in the Nature Realm.
Now, having reached the Emperor Realm, the difference in strength against even the Sword Immortal might not be much!
"Wei Zhi! Brother Wei, stay with me! I'll take you to the Imperial Hospital, I'll have the imperial physician treat your injuries!"
In the now devastated black gunpowder workshop, Sima Qin, whose clothes were already tattered, urgently called Wei Zhi's name with an extremely anxious expression on his face.
He supported Wei Zhi, continuously urging him to stay awake, while heading towards the direction of the palace.
Just now, because he protected Sima Qin, Wei Zhi's back was still affected by the explosion of the Black Fire, causing his whole back, even with a martial artist's physique, to be covered in wounds.
After Gu Lan neutralized the explosive energy, he was on the verge of death.
"Why did you save me? Was it me who caused you to come here, Brother Wei!"
Sima Qin's aged eyes were full of regret, and he asked sorrowfully, "You're still so young, we haven't even met, why sacrifice your life to protect me?"
Even when forced by Zhang Lan to commit suicide, Sima Qin never regretted it. Sacrificing himself for the country, working for the emperor, he felt it was worthwhile!
But now, seeing Wei Zhi, a young man sacrificing his life for him, he couldn't help but regret deeply.
"Prime Minister... don't blame yourself. You are the pillar of the Great Jing, the court... still needs you!" Wei Zhi, covered in scars, but with a smile, said.
This ordinary man, able to preserve such a loyal and brave minister for the country, is not in vain receiving a government salary, not betraying the hot-blooded passion of his officialdom.
"You're confused! Brother Wei!" Sima Qin, who had never had any relationship with officials in the court, is now calling him brother repeatedly.
"Quick, someone, prepare a carriage to enter the palace!" Sima Qin loudly shouted amidst the smoke and dust, his voice deep and hoarse. However, the Imperial Guards outside were still quite far away.
Wei Zhi's condition may be difficult to sustain until...
"Brother Wei! Don't sleep, when you wake up, I'll become your sworn brother of a different surname... your future is bright!"
Sima Qin, with tears in his old eyes, kept calling him. But Wei Zhi's eyelids were getting heavier, almost closing!
At this moment, in the vast black dust, a figure in black clothes walked towards them, with steady steps. The sword in his hand had disappeared, but the formidable aura surrounding him made people feel fear from the bottom of their hearts!
"Young hero?" Seeing that Gu Lan hadn't left, Sima Qin was stunned. Initially, he thought Gu Lan might be a young hero who would draw his sword to help when he saw injustice...
But judging from the displayed energy just now, he seemed more like a hidden powerhouse! Four sword auras could protect the safety of the capital... such means could only be described by the term 'peerless expert.'
"Brother Wei, how did he get such serious injuries?" Gu Lan instinctively asked.
Sima Qin was even more stunned at these words, "Young hero, do you know Brother Wei?"
"Well... I overheard your conversation earlier." Gu Lan glanced at this meticulous old minister and said lightly, "Put him down. With me here, he won't die."