Liu Yun's words were like a needle falling in a quiet, enclosed room; when he spoke, the surroundings were completely silent, and after he finished, the room remained completely silent.
He was telling the truth.
The previous battle between Cangwu and Luowushan had already devastated the surrounding houses; if the two continued fighting, their methods would undoubtedly be even more destructive.
This tiny town of Jiuzhai might really be razed to the ground.
Aren't the people of Houcang Town just fish sitting and waiting to die?
However, Liu Yun's polite words and extremely respectful attitude towards the two seniors made Cangwu, despite being a centenarian, feel somewhat embarrassed by Liu Yun's remarks.
After a moment of silence, Cangwu said, "I may stop, but Zhou Chuan is my disciple, and Zhou Nuo is my disciple's sister. Under my watchful eye, no one can touch them."
Cangwu said this to Liu Yun, but it was clearly meant for Luo Wushan.
Luo Wushan said, "Old codger, do you think these two kids beside me are just for show? When we fought, Xu Qingshan held off Zhou Chuan, so what makes you think you could protect Zhou Nuo?"
Cangwu said in a deep voice, "Turtle Luo, shall we give it a try?"
"Please calm down, seniors." Liu Yun quickly waved his hand at the two of them and said with a smile, "Zhou Nuo can definitely be protected. In my Hou Cang territory, how could I allow a distinguished guest from Dong Jing to be harmed?"
Liu Yun said this with a smile, but his smile concealed a dagger.
The attitude is very clear.
If Luo Wushan insists on taking action, then he will stand on Cangwu's side and at least protect Zhou Nuo.
Luo Wushan roared, "Liu Yun, are you going to go against me?"
Liu Yun bowed to Luo Wushan and said, "Senior Mountain Master, you misunderstand. Since I will protect the distinguished guests of Dongjing, I will also protect the distinguished guests of Xijing. If Xu Qingshan is in trouble, I will not stand idly by."
Luo Wushan glared at Liu Yun, thinking to himself, "You're talking nonsense!"
When Xu Qingshan was seriously injured by Zhou Chuan, why didn't you intervene?
How cunning!
How could someone like that claim to be clueless about handling government affairs?
What a performance!
Since things have already been said to this extent, there's no need to spell it out any further; even Luo Wushan needs a way out.
He placed his hands on the armrests, raised his head slightly, and said, "I, Luo Wushan, am not an unreasonable person. Now that I am the Grand Preceptor of Xijing, I naturally have to consider the friendly relations between Xijing and Houcang. Since Your Highness has said so, I will naturally grant Your Highness's request."
Liu Yun smiled and said, "I dare not accept such a request; it is all a junior's request."
Cangwu sneered and said, "Luo the Tortoise, is this still you? You're actually trying to reason with me?"
Liu Yun immediately cupped his hands to Cangwu and said, "Senior, please don't light any more fires..."
"Hmph!" Cangwu turned his face away.
"Old coward, you'd better live well and leave your life for me to take."
Luo Wushan turned his wheelchair around and said, "Let's go."
Cangwu said to Luo Wushan's retreating figure, "I can spare your life, but I'm the one who caused your leg injury. Remember to leave your hands for me!"
Seeing Luo Wushan suddenly stop, Liu Yun's expression changed, and he immediately shouted to Luo Wushan, "Senior Mountain Lord, have a safe journey! This junior will definitely find time to visit you in Xijing!"
They were afraid that Luo Wushan would go berserk.
The air seemed to freeze, and after several breaths of silence, Luo Wushan left without saying a word.
"Phew..." Liu Yun breathed a sigh of relief.
Cangwu said disdainfully, "What's there to be afraid of? Once I unleash the Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin technique, Your Highness won't even need to lift a finger, and he'll be reduced to ashes."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Liu Yun wiped his sweat and said, "This junior certainly believes in Senior Cangwu's unparalleled swordsmanship! To be honest, Senior's title of Jinghai Sword Master should have been changed long ago. He should be called Jinghai Sword Immortal, a sword immortal like Qingcheng Sword Immortal... no, a sword immortal of a higher level than Qingcheng Sword Immortal!"
Cangwu glanced at Liu Yun but did not express his opinion.
But this silence was tantamount to acquiescing to Liu Yun's praise.
He looked at Zhou Chuan and asked, "How do you get there?"
Zhou Chuan understood Cangwu's meaning and said, "Master, my little sister is going to the Great Yue Kingdom as an envoy of Dongjing. I will escort her to Great Yue."
"oh."
Cangwu responded casually, saying, "Then you guys go ahead. Dayue isn't fun. I'll go wander around somewhere else."
"Master!" Zhou Chuan walked quickly to Cangwu, bowed, and said, "Disciple has a favor to ask."
"explain."
"If Master travels to Changsui, please go and find Zhao Cheng. Luo Wushan has already left the mountain to become the National Preceptor of Xijing. If Dongjing doesn't have a Master, it will probably be in a lot of trouble."
"I'm not interested."
Cangwu waved his hand decisively and said, "Besides, even if we were to look for someone, it wouldn't be Zhao Cheng's turn. His father would have to call me grandpa."
“That’s right, that’s right…” Zhou Chuan continued, “I heard that after Master learned that Yang Taozhi borrowed a sword in Changsui, he wanted to test his sword skills with her…”
"Ahem!" Cangwu coughed twice, then said, "How could that be! Yang Taozhi is just a little girl, how could I, an old man, bully a girl?"
Zhou Chuan said softly, "If that Yang Taozhi is ignorant of his own limitations and goes to provoke you, Master..."
Cangwu's brows relaxed, and he said, "Is that girl really that arrogant?"
Zhou Chuan said, "What's so bad about being arrogant? As long as Master needs it, I'll let her go mad!"
Cangwu nodded and said, "I am somewhat interested in that."
Zhou Chuan breathed a sigh of relief and felt apologetic to Yang Taozhi in his heart.
I'm so sorry...
Goddess, I'm selling you for the Zhao family's sake!
You're also part of the Zhao family...
Besides, you'll benefit greatly from having the Jinghai Sword Master test your skills with you.
"This place has been visited by the tortoise Luo, it's very unlucky. I'm leaving now, I advise you to leave as soon as possible."
Cangwu left behind a single sentence and then drifted away.
Zhou Nuo looked up at Cangwu's back, his eyes filled with admiration.
This must be the most outstanding martial artist in the martial arts world, right?
"Hero Zhou, Heroine Zhou," Liu Yun greeted Zhou Chuan and his sister with a cupped-hand salute.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"There is still a long way to go to Yundu, but the neighboring counties to the south are not far away. Let me do my best to be a good host."
Zhou Chuan returned the greeting, saying, "Your Highness's kindness is appreciated. Brother Fusu has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Eastern Jing envoy and dares not delay."
Liu Yun sighed and said, "That's a real shame. Well, then it'll have to wait until next time."
Then Liu Yun looked at Zhou Nuo and said, "Miss Zhou, I have a favor to ask."
Zhou Nuo was somewhat surprised and said, "Your Highness, please speak."
Liu Yun said, "After Miss Zhou returns to Dongjing, please give my regards to the Prince of Han and the Duke of Yanchuan."
Zhou Nuo and Zhou Chuan exchanged a glance and saw that Liu Yun's eyes were sincere and his expression earnest, which did not seem fake.
Zhou Nuo returned the greeting and said, "Thank you, Your Highness. I will certainly convey your message verbatim."
Thank you!
Zhou Nuo turned around and glanced at the inn behind him, then said, "Your Highness, I also have a request."
Liu Yun raised his hand and said, "Miss Zhou, there is no need to worry. Please go to the Great Yue Kingdom with peace of mind. I will prepare coffins for the loyal and righteous men who are accompanying you and send special people to escort their remains to Chang Sui."
Zhou Nuo was taken aback for a moment, thinking to himself that Liu Yun was truly intelligent and meticulous. He bowed and thanked him, saying, "Nuo, thank you very much, Your Highness!"
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