Chapter 55 Three People
The Qingying sword shook, throwing out a drop of blood, and the sword body returned to a pool of autumn water.
Chu Zhiyuan returned the sword to its sheath, cupped his fists and said with a smile: "Mr. Gao, I accept."
It was impossible for me to hold back when facing the Grandmaster. It was already the limit to avoid the vital point and stab him on the shoulder. What I was trying to grab was the opportunity to get closer. If I hesitated for a moment, I would not have the chance to stab him with these two swords.
Gao Jiong looked down at his left shoulder.
His shoulder was still bleeding.
The two swords stabbed at the same position, and the wounds were not bad at all. It would be fine if he stood still, but he could still do this while flashing like this. The precision of the swordsmanship was really unbelievable, he had never seen it before.
It is even more amazing that such an exquisite swordsmanship actually comes from an innate realm, and that the innate realm can already break through one's own body-protecting aura.
No wonder the emperor wanted to send himself to torture him. It wouldn't work if he was replaced by an innate master.
Chu Mingxuan grinned and clapped his hands and laughed: "Haha, you are indeed the fourth child!"
"Fourth brother is amazing!"
"These two swords, tsk tsk!"
"As expected of the number one killer!"
"Good swordsmanship!"
"Hehe... the fourth brother is the fourth brother!"
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Everyone praised and cheered with great joy.
Being defeated by Gao Jiong before was like an adult beating a child, which made them depressed and angry. However, they were unable to regain their position and their realm was crushed.
Chu Zhiyuan's victory was just like their own victory, and they felt so happy that they let out a breath of bad breath.
Chu Zhiyuan cupped his fists and bowed to everyone.
Chu Mingxuan grinned and stepped forward to pat Chu Zhiyuan on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "At the critical moment, it has to be you, the fourth child!"
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Uncle Eighteen, to be honest, it is indeed a fluke. If we really want to let go and fight, I will never be Mr. Gao's opponent."
Gao Jiong only wanted to defeat himself, but had no intention to kill, so the power of his moves was three to four points lower. If he really had to fight to the death, he might not be able to escape unscathed.
When these two swords pierced Gao Jiong's shoulders, the sword tip felt strong resistance. If it weren't for the sword-washing technique, the Qingying sword would not be able to break through the protective aura.
Body-protecting Gang Qi is formed by condensing Gang Qi through special mental methods to form armor, which can often only block the torso and limbs, but not the head.
The protective Gang Qi is invisible, intangible but qualitative, real and not false. Unless there is a magic weapon that specializes in breaking Gang Qi, even a master or lower master holding a sword cannot break it.
The Qingying Sword is not the Po-Gang Divine Weapon.
Chu Mingxuan's eyes widened in dissatisfaction: "If you win, you win. What's the point of being modest!"
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "It is better to tell the truth, so as not to mislead everyone, and really think that we can cross the border to fight against the enemy... It is also thanks to the sword you gave us, Uncle Eighteen."
When everyone heard this, they all thought that the Qingying Sword had the power to break the Gang.
He immediately looked over with an envious expression.
The Po-Gang Divine Weapon is not an ordinary sword, it is extremely precious, and every sword is recorded in the imperial court's records.
Of course, if the prince's income is privately donated, the court will not pursue it further.
Gao Jiong tapped a few fingers on his left shoulder, sealed the blood, cupped his fists and said: "Prince Yuan is well-deserved... If you lose, you will lose. I am convinced!"
What I am convinced of is not his current cultivation level, but his swordsmanship and his qualifications. Now he is so powerful and has a bright future!
"Lao Gao, it's so refreshing!" Chu Mingxuan said with a smile.
Chu Qingfeng said: "Xiao Gao, go ahead and treat your injury."
"Yes, Your Majesty, my subordinates are going." Gao Jiong solemnly saluted with his fists, then gave Chu Zhiyuan and all the princes and princes a fist, turned and strode away.
Chu Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
This victory was indeed a fluke.
If you hadn't seen his white ape form in advance, you would have thought that he was fierce and domineering and not fast enough.
He thought that the combination of the Great Avalanche Sword Technique and the Tianya Step so close to him would lead to victory in one move.
In fact, Gao Jiong's fierceness and strength are just appearances, which are extremely deceptive. He practices white ape martial arts skills, which are swift and agile.
If you really try to deal with it in his fierce way, you will definitely suffer a loss.
After he saw the White Ape Dharma, he knew that one sword could not accomplish anything, so he did not go all out and think he could win after thrusting out the sword with all his strength, but planned a series of attacks.
Under his super-sense, he could see Gao Jiong's previous actions very clearly, judged his movement habits, and vaguely guessed that he turned a little slowly.
The truth was just as he had guessed, he finally came within a hair's breadth of victory.
Everyone was in high spirits, talking and admiring endlessly.
Chu Zhiyuan quickly said goodbye and left.
When they arrived at the Nangong Gate, they saw Gao Jiong and another thin middle-aged man waiting outside, and they came up to them.
"Your Majesty." The two of them clasped their fists at the same time.
Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists in return and looked at the middle-aged man next to Gao Jiong.
This thin, middle-aged man has a baby face, clear eyebrows and clear eyes, and looks very friendly.
"My subordinate Sun Yancheng has met the prince."
"Mr. Sun, you're welcome." Chu Zhiyuan looked at the two of them with a smile: "The two gentlemen will be part of our royal family from now on."
"Please give me some advice from the Crown Prince." The two of them clasped their fists and laughed.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "The rules in the mansion are not as strict as those in the palace. Don't worry, gentlemen, let's go back."
"Yes."
Zou Fang has always been by Chu Zhiyuan's side like a shadow. Chu Zhiyuan has long been used to it, but he is a little uncomfortable without Zou Fang.
Guo Chi walked ahead to open the way.
Gao Jiong and Sun Yanwu walked side by side with Chu Zhiyuan.
This occupied the four corners and formed a faint formation. Chu Zhiyuan smiled as he walked: "Mr. Gao, who is the other gentleman?"
Gao Jiong was startled.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "Before, the three of you wanted to ambush me. In addition to Mr. Gao and Mr. Sun, there was another one."
"...The prince has good eyesight." Gao Jiong said helplessly: "That's Lao Ji, Ji Dongxiao. It's a pity that he couldn't come with us."
"It's a pity indeed," Chu Zhiyuan said.
"Lao Ji is the most careful, and we are not as good as him." Gao Jiong looked at the baby-faced Sun Yanwu: "Isn't that right, Lao Sun?"
"Then he is more suitable to go to the Zhenwu Department or the Supervision Department," Chu Zhiyuan said. "Then why not enter the Zhenwu Division?"
Gao Jiong and Sun Yanwu looked at each other.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "If it's inconvenient, forget it."
Sun Yanwu said: "Actually, there is nothing that cannot be said. Mrs. Ji does not agree."
Chu Zhiyuan looked confused.
Sun Yanwu nodded: "Mrs. Ji thinks that the Supervision Department and the Zhenwu Department are too dangerous, so she won't let Old Ji go, either as a guard in the Forbidden Palace, or to stay in the Grandmaster's Mansion to receive his salary."
Chu Zhiyuan was stunned, and finally nodded with a smile: "Mrs. Ji is a wise person."
If she has no higher pursuit and doesn't want to become a grand master, Mrs. Ji's decision is fine, and it would be the same for herself.
As a Grandmaster, the most irresistible thing is the temptation to become a Grand Master.
But it is very difficult to become a grandmaster. Talent and opportunity are indispensable. If you know that your talent is not among the top, can you give up?
Most people are unwilling to admit this. Even if they understand it, they will not give up chasing the Grand Master. After all, it will give them more than a hundred years of life.
Mrs. Ji obviously made Lao Ji give up on becoming a grand master, no longer aim too high and live a down-to-earth life.
Gao Jiong disagreed: "Lao Ji is too accommodating to his wife, holding her in the palm of his hand."
Sun Yanwu said: "This is good. The two of them are like young people."
Chu Zhiyuan became more and more interested in Ji Dongxiao: "Then let Mr. Ji come over, and the three of you can form a group and be company."
The Grandmaster has great freedom. When he is in the Grandmaster's Mansion, he can decide by himself what mission to take. He can go to the Forbidden Palace as a guard, or he can go to the Prince's Mansion.
Of course, most of them choose to go to the Forbidden Palace. After all, the treatment and status are different.
They are also guards. How can guarding the prince compare to guarding the emperor?
"This..." Sun Yanwu hesitated.
Gao Jiong smiled and said: "You can give it a try, I guess I can seduce Lao Ji over."
"If it's really done, it will be a great achievement." Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "I will mark it as a great achievement for you two gentlemen."
"Okay, I'll find Lao Ji tomorrow." Gao Jiong said.
When the group returned to Prince Qing's Mansion, Gao Jiong and Sun Yanwu naturally received a warm welcome. Chu Minghou and Bai Ningshuang decided to hold a banquet to welcome them tomorrow night.
Not tonight, it's King Xuan's birthday.
Chu Zhiyuan urged the two of them to act quickly and try to welcome the three of them to join Prince Qing's Mansion at the same time tomorrow night.
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When the lanterns first came on, Chu Zhiyuan's family of four left Prince Qing's Mansion and headed to Prince Xuan's Mansion.
Qingwangfu Street is adjacent to Xuanwangfu Street, one in front of the other, with Qingwangfu Street in the south and Xuanwangfu Street in the north.
It is normal for a third prince and a fourth prince to have their palaces adjacent to each other.
The Xuanwang Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, making it very lively.
The spacious street is already crowded with carved BMW cars and purple sedans.
These red sandalwood carriages and purple sedans carved with flower branches and cloud patterns are not something ordinary people are qualified to ride.
Either a prince, a duke, an uncle, or a marquis.
Most of them are court officials. Even if these officials are wearing regular clothes, you can know that none of them are lower than the third rank.
Only people of third grade and above are eligible to ride the purple sedan.
The brightly lit Xuanwangfu Street was filled with an aura of wealth and wealth.
Even though they were close, Chu Zhiyuan and the others still rode a carriage over.
The four horses pulling the cart are all white without a trace of color, except for their hooves which are black.
The carriage is made of sandalwood, carved with four flying dragons that only princes can carve. Coupled with cloud patterns everywhere, it is extremely luxurious.
Four masters were sent out, and the remaining masters stayed in the mansion to guard.
Surrounded by more than 20 guards, Chu Zhiyuan and his party arrived in front of Prince Xuan's Mansion.
We got off the carriage next to a stone lion. The two Zini sedans in front had just been lifted up and moved to the front to park.
Two old men in brocade robes came down from the sedan chair. They were calm and relaxed. They were welcomed in with smiling faces by the internal and external managers of Prince Xuan's Mansion.
Bai Ningshuang turned to look at Chu Zhiyuan.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "Mom, don't worry, our Prince Qing's Mansion will do the same in the future."
He could see Bai Ningshuang's disappointment at a glance.
Look at the bustling crowds in Prince Xuan's palace, and then look at the deserted crowds in your own palace. Comparing them, the contrast is so great that it naturally makes you feel uncomfortable.
Feng Xi had already stepped forward in advance.
To prevent the disciples from not knowing the prince and princess, it would be too embarrassing for the prince and princess to wait.
As soon as they arrived at the main entrance, Chu Zhiyao hurried out with a group of people. From a distance on the steps, he clasped his fists and saluted, and called his third uncle and third aunt warmly.
Chu Zhiyuan and Chu Yi called their third brother with a smile.
(End of chapter)