As they were talking, an old man in white robes appeared, his face as handsome as jade, his white robes fluttering. One could easily imagine how many young girls dreamed of him in his youth.
"Brother Yu!" Upon seeing his arrival, the three who were engaged in fierce combat stopped fighting at the same time.
Now that the other party's stance is unclear, everyone is afraid that he will launch a sneak attack from behind at a crucial moment.
The visitor was none other than one of the Eight Worthies, Grand Protector Yu Rui.
If Bi Linglong had seen his arrival earlier, she would have been very happy, because Yu Yanluo and Zu'an were theoretically natural allies.
But she couldn't feel happy at all now, because her words just now revealed too much.
As expected, the other three looked at Yu Rui with puzzlement: "What did you mean by what you just said, Brother Yu?"
“Of course it’s literally,” Yu Rui said irritably. “You’re clearly on the same side, but she stirred up a fight between you with just a few words. You’re all wasting your lives at your age.”
Given Hachiko's status, he would have already lost his temper on the spot if he were insulted like this on a normal day. However, he was more concerned about the unspoken meaning behind the insult. They looked at each other, wondering if...
Yu Rui was worried that if they continued to play riddles, these fools would start fighting again, so he simply said it outright: "I have learned from the Prince of Guangling that you have already secretly submitted to different vassal kings and are now actually in the same camp. It is really laughable that you keep fighting like this."
"What!" The group was shocked. Their first thought was that Yu Rui was trying to lure the snake out of its hole.
To avoid trouble, Yu Rui directly stated which vassal king had contacted them, thus dispelling any further suspicions among the three.
These men, who have been known as the Eighth Master for so many years, share a deep friendship. Their unspoken understanding is palpable in their glances.
"I didn't expect someone with thick eyebrows and big eyes like you to have betrayed us?"
Zhuang He couldn't help but curse, "Old Du, you were so righteous just now, you almost fooled me."
Du Jian's face flushed slightly: "Isn't it because I was worried that you guys weren't in cahoots?"
Cheng Yuan laughed as well: "Brother Du, to be honest, I didn't expect you to actually pledge allegiance to the Prince of Yan, otherwise we wouldn't have been fooled by you just now."
Whether it was Bi Linglong or the two of them, Du Jian truly had no reason to betray them.
"A wise man submits to circumstances," Du Jian said somewhat awkwardly. After all, this behavior was tantamount to betraying one's master for personal gain, which was not a glorious thing. So he changed the subject and said, "I didn't expect that Brother Yu would also abandon darkness and embrace light."
This was not only Du Jian's question, but also Bi Linglong's. She asked in a cold voice, "Jade Guardian, why?"
Yu Rui remained silent for a long time, without explaining the reason, but said calmly, "Princess Consort, the situation is hopeless now, it's time to surrender. I, Yu, can vouch for your safety."
He did not address her as "Your Majesty" or even "Empress," but instead called her "Crown Princess," clearly indicating that he did not acknowledge her status in recent years.
Bi Linglong held her sword horizontally in front of her, her expression solemn: "The soldiers below are fighting to the death, how can I surrender first?"
Zhuang He laughed: "Do you really think you can take on all of us by yourself?"
The others also smiled. After all, before Zuan appeared out of nowhere, Ba Gong was the strongest person in the world. Any one of them would be a mythical existence for ordinary people, let alone four of them now.
"Someone once told me that no matter what difficulties I encounter, I should never give up and persevere. There will always be a brighter future." A gentle smile appeared on Bi Linglong's originally serious face, and the beauty of that moment greatly impressed the four old men.
"This is nothing but empty comforting words. What's the point of you insisting now?"
A long laugh rang out, and a group of people surged up from a side path.
The one leading them was none other than the Prince of Yan.
Bi Linglong smiled sweetly: "Prince Yan, you are too cunning. I have finally succeeded in luring you out. Yu Taibao and Du Situ, you deserve the greatest credit."
Upon hearing this, the Prince of Yan's expression changed, and he hurriedly shrank back, ordering his trusted guards to protect him.
Zhuang He and Cheng Yuan were furious: "Yu Rui, you two are definitely up to something!"
They hadn't really believed that these two would betray Yu Yanluo, but seeing the Prince of Yan's reaction made everything clear.
In order to show off their merits to their new master, the two hurriedly took the initiative to attack.
Yu Rui and Du Jian were both shocked and furious. While defending themselves, they explained, "Don't listen to that witch's nonsense!"
Bi Linglong then changed her tune, saying, "That's right, I was just talking nonsense."
Zhuang He and Cheng Yuan were initially somewhat skeptical, but seeing her like this, they believed that since the situation had completely collapsed, she had decided to protect Yu Rui and Du Jian, two vital forces, so that the two could seize the opportunity to act in the future.
Especially considering that these two will be formidable rivals in the future, it would be better to take this opportunity to eliminate them, thus reducing the number of competitors in the future.
As a result, the attacks under his command became increasingly ruthless.
Seeing that their explanations were ineffective and instead brought them to the brink of danger, Yu Rui and Du Jian lost their temper and launched a counterattack. In an instant, the surrounding houses were destroyed and the trees were reduced to dust.
Fortunately, a skilled fighter under the Prince of Yan stepped forward and blocked the aftershocks of their battle, preventing the Prince of Yan and Bi Linglong from being affected.
The Prince of Yan clapped his hands: "This little girl is indeed cunning. With just a few words, she made them kill each other. But no matter how clever you are, you are now at your wit's end."
Bi Linglong remained silent. Although the four of them were fighting each other, the Prince of Yan's side was full of experts, and she only had a few guards left by her side.
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