Li Jing was stunned and said: What on earth have I, Li Jing, done that made you say this when we met after not seeing each other for many years?
Kou Zhong said angrily: You should know what you have done. We treat you as brothers in vain, but you betrayed us just to please your master.
Li Jing walked down the two steps and came to Kou Zhong. His expression changed and he said: What kind of person am I, Li Jing, who would betray my brothers and friends to gain fame and wealth? Please tell me clearly.
Kou Zhong retreated to the junction of the stairs and corridor on the second floor to avoid blocking the passage and said to Li Jing who was following him: If you hadn't revealed to Li Zi that Ling owned the mask, how could Li Zi be so sure that Heshi Bi was stolen by us.
Li Jing was slightly surprised and frowned for a while, then sighed and said with a bitter smile: "Calm it as mine! But I really don't understand what benefit stealing He's Bi will do to you?"
Kou Zhongguang said angrily: "What do you mean, even if it's your sister Su's matter, it's hard for us to argue with you. You don't care about kindness, you are greedy for the new, and you forget about the old..."
Li Jing shouted angrily: Shut up, you are going too far.
The two pretty maids passing by were so frightened that they quickly quickened their pace, fearing that they would make a move and harm Chi Yu.
Fortunately, the entire Tingliu Pavilion was filled with noisy noises, so even if the two of them shouted, they would not attract any special attention.
Li Jing suddenly sighed again and turned his voice to judo: No matter how you misunderstand me, I will always regard you and Ling as my good brothers. We have had a fateful friendship. But do you know the consequences of offending the King of Qin?
Kou Zhong also replied with a calm sneer: You'd better stop treating us as brothers. Otherwise, how will you deal with it when your master wants you to deal with us? There are only friends or enemies in this world. Alas! I rarely get so angry.
Because I always trusted you and you disappointed me so much.
Li Jing said distressedly: Don't get entangled in this matter, okay? Now the matter has reached the most dangerous edge. If there is no bloodshed, it will be difficult to recover.
Kou Zhong frowned and said: "It was irreversible from the beginning. Are you still naive enough to think that we will hand over He's Bi and then surrender to Li Zifu? You look down on me, Kou Zhong."
Li Jing's eyes flashed with cold light, revealing his great improvement in skills and said in a deep voice: I know best the King of Qin's decisiveness in dealing with people. Once he determines that you are his enemy, he will do anything to deal with you.
Kou Zhong smiled calmly and said: I seem to know Li Zi's thoughts better than you: he is far more afraid of Li Mi than he is of me, Kou Zhong, so Li Mi has not been defeated for a day, and he has no spare time to deal with me.
Li Jing shook his head and said: You are wrong. You and Ling are both people who can make him fear and admire. Moreover, the way you stole He's Bi was too revealing, which further deepened his scruples. What's more, you are also involved in Yang Gong's treasure house.
This variable. Alas!
If you are willing to believe my last trip and leave Luoyang immediately and return to the south, you may be able to live a more prosperous life.
Kou Zhong waited for a group of maidservants to pass by before he said angrily: I, Kou Zhong, want you to remind me when the storm has not passed.
Now who doesn’t want our lives but aren’t we still living an easy and happy life?
Li Jing persuaded him earnestly: It's just that you have never had a formal fight with him. Now Ning Daoqi and Shi Feixuan, the top masters of the righteous path, have become his backing. In addition, with his own strength, it is difficult for anyone in the world to challenge him.
He is a sharp person. And there is no difference between you being a fledgling and confronting him head-on or sending him to death. You'd better leave quickly!
Kou Zhong laughed and said: I'm leaving! But I'm just going back to my room. Sharpen your sword! We will no longer be brothers when we meet next time.
Go with your head held high.
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A woman's sweet voice said outside the door: Is Kou Zhong here?
Xu Ba and the two recognized Song Yuzhi's voice. Xu Ziling said: "Kou Zhong is not here, but come back soon. Third sister, please come in and sit down."
Xu Ziling was afraid of facing Song Yuzhi because of the question of whether Kou Zhong was loyal to her emotionally. However, he would invite her in to sit with her even if it was reasonable or polite.
Ba Fenghan stood up and said: You talk to the third sister! I want to go to the street to take a breath of fresh air.
Xu Ziling was shocked and knew that after careful consideration, he still decided to intercept Qu Ao on the street.
Ba Fenghan opened the door and greeted Song Yu, who was standing outside the door, with a smile. After she gently walked into the room, she apologized and left.
After Xu Ziling asked her to sit down, Song Yuzhi said sheepishly: Did I disturb you?
Xu Ziling sat down opposite her, took a cup of tea for her, smiled and said: How could it be? It's not too late for us to welcome you.
Brother Ba, he just had other important things to do so he took the opportunity to sneak out!
Song Yuzhi said thoughtfully: I never thought you would become friends with Ba Fenghan and he is the kind of person who is very indifferent to human relationships.
Then he stared at him intently for a while and said in amazement: You have changed even more dramatically than Kou Zhong!
Xu Ziling said in astonishment: What change?
Song Yuzhi said: It is a kind of change that is difficult to describe, not only in appearance but also in temperament. It has an ethereal and clear feeling (Eternal Life Secret), which is truly extraordinary.
Xu Ziling secretly thought that it was (Eternal Life Secret) Jiahe Shibi who had to deal with it, but he was unwilling to discuss this aspect and changed the subject: Third sister seems to be very concerned about Kou Zhong?
I regretted the words I said.
Song Yuzhi smiled bitterly and said: If I deny it, it will appear that I am not sincere. But please don’t misunderstand me. I don’t have much difference between you and Kou Zhong. Maybe it’s because we have cooperated and dated for a period of time, or because I admire your style of conduct, so I always feel that you two
A good friend will worry about you.
Xu Ziling carefully examined her beautiful face and said: Third sister has lost weight.
Song Yuzhi's pretty face turned slightly red, then revealed a fleeting look of resentment, she lowered her head and said softly, "You should know that I will never marry Kou Zhong. This intention has never changed."
Xu Ziling said in astonishment: I thought you had an unusual impression of Kou Zhong!
Song Yuzhi raised his head and looked at him, his beautiful eyes shot out with sharp and clear light, and his beautiful eyebrows lightly frowned and said: We haven't seen each other for a long time, why do you have this idea?
Xu Ziling couldn't resist and replied: "Kou Zhong had a happy face when he came back after meeting you the night before, so that's why I had this illusion."
Song Yuzhi looked at him deeply for a while, shook his head firmly and said: Not only have I not changed my view and attitude towards him, I hate him even more than before.
Xu Ziling was stunned and said: Do you hate him even more?
Song Yuzhi said: Women are picky and sensitive to whether a man is sincere or not. Although Kou Zhong is good at sweet words, it is easy to see the fact that his words are not true when compared with his actions.
Xu Ziling was confused after hearing this. He thought he neither knew nor understood a woman's thoughts and humbly asked for advice:
How did the third sister detect the problem from his actions?
Song Yuzhi solemnly said: I can tell you, but you must promise not to tell Kou Zhong.
Xu Ziling sighed: Okay! I promise you.
Song Yuzhi moved her eyes away from his shoulder and looked at the space outside the observatory, which was surrounded by four heavy buildings and was as bright as day, and said lightly:
He has never taken the initiative to look for me, let alone asked how to find me. If he really cares about me as much as he thinks, why doesn't he have any desire to see me? From this alone, we know that he doesn't have me in his heart.
Xu Ziling was speechless.
But I was thinking in my heart: Is there a woman that I think of from time to time and want to see her?
First, Su Su's beautiful appearance came to mind, and then the fragrant Zhen sister-in-law came to mind. However, this has nothing to do with the relationship between men and women.
Then their images blurred and what emerged in the heart was the otherworldly jade face of Shi Feixuan. I couldn't help but be shocked. Could it be that I actually fell in love with her?
Xuan felt that this was not the case. It was just because she was the most unforgettable thing for him.
Song Yuzhi smiled bitterly and said: But Yuzhi has to admit that the feeling when he is with you is both exciting and moving.
Alas! Time flies so fast.
Xu Ziling said: Isn't that why you came to see Kou Zhong?
Song Yuzhi's attention returned to his face and he said slightly: Of course not. I came here on the order of Uncle Lu. He wants to meet you and catch up on old friendship. I wonder if you are free tomorrow?
Xu Ziling thought of Silver Dragon Song Lu and still remembered his heroic and chivalrous style when he refused to Xiang Yu Wenhua and hand over their three mothers and children. At the same time, he also thought of his coquettish and charming concubine Liu Jing. He couldn't help but said happily: I also want to pay a visit.
The old man just didn't dare to disturb him because he was busy with things lately and didn't know if he wanted to see us!
Song Yuzhi said: "Then why not meet at Dong's Restaurant tomorrow afternoon and let us arrange the private room and banquet."
Xu Ziling smiled bitterly and said: As long as we can still save our lives, we will not break the promise.
Song Yuzhi chuckled and said: I really don't understand why you want to make enemies everywhere. I hope you don't become Yang Guang, and everyone wants to be willing to get it.
This beauty rarely smiled with others. Her sweet and bright smile made his eyes light up.
When Song Yuzhi saw Xu Ziling, he glared at her and lowered his head with a slight blush: "Perhaps it's because you are extraordinary people? Whenever everyone thinks that you are unable to escape the disaster, you can always get through the crisis easily and safely. Now even Uncle Lu can't."
I need to take a new look at you.
Xu Ziling saw her show off her rare delicate looks one after another, which was particularly touching on this elegant and strong beauty. He couldn't help feeling pity and said softly: Do you want me to persuade Kou Zhong to give up the idea of using Yang Gong's treasure house as a betrothal gift?
Song Yuzhi straightened his body and trembled slightly, groaned for a long time and said softly in a voice like a gnat: I don't know, I really don't know.
Now all Yuzhi's thoughts and efforts are spent on this matter. If it were no longer available, he would feel lonely and lost.
Xu Ziling asked in surprise: Does Third Sister know that she is getting deeper and deeper into trouble and is unable to extricate herself?
Song Yuzhi replied calmly and firmly shaking his head: I don't think so. But one day I will let Kou Zhong know that I, Song Yuzhi, will not give in. I will only hate him more and more. He is really hateful.
Xuan showed a bitter and troubled expression and said: Outsiders will not understand the many rules of our family. With my father's temperament, he will never easily give a jade gift to someone who is not his own choice. Kou Zhong thought that he could use Yang Gong's treasure trove to impress him.
Just wishful thinking!
Xu Ziling could only admit that he didn't understand women at all and was speechless.
Song Yuzhi Yingying stood up and smiled and said: You must think that Yuzhi is contradictory and the truth is the same. Alas! You and Kou Zhong are so different. Do you also have a favorite woman?
Xu Ziling quickly opened the door for her by getting up to see her off, and then said quietly: I am very indifferent to the relationship between men and women and rarely think about this aspect.
Song Yuzhi glanced at him and said: If Xu Ziling is single and does not marry, I am afraid many women will be disappointed!
Went away with a gust of fragrant wind.
Xu Ziling thought for a while and followed her out.
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Ba Fenghan stood at the center of the royal road on Zhuoli Street, filled with unrivaled confidence and pride.
All doubts were pushed out of his mind.
After these years of hard training and hard work, he has grown from an unknown pawn who grew up among horse thieves to become an outstanding swordsman who is proud of the world.
As long as he can defeat Qu Ao, he can achieve his dream and become Bi Xuan's dreamed opponent.
Others may not understand the reason why Qu Ao has almost given up on himself and indulged in power and beauty for the past ten years. Only he can grasp the change in his mentality.
Because on a stormy night ten years ago, Qu Ao was completely defeated in a secret decisive battle with Bi Xuan, and his confidence has been at a loss ever since.
From that moment on, Qu Ao was no longer without flaws.
This is what Badel told him.
The defeat of Qu Ao also caused him to turn to the Central Plains and send his son to sneak into the Han Dynasty. Taking advantage of the corruption of the Sui Dynasty, he pretended to be Han people and established an iron cavalry association that ran rampant in the south with the help of the Yingui faction.
This originally seemingly seamless alien invasion plan was destroyed by Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling. It also put the Yingui faction in a dilemma. Qu Ao was inevitably subject to fluctuations and shocks.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to kill Qu Ao.
He has deep hatred for Ba Fenghan, a Tiele man.
His tribe and homeland were massacred and burned by Tiele's invading army. The remaining survivors turned him into a horse thief. Finally, he was hunted down and surrounded for thousands of miles by the Turkic military group led by Tuli. Only he was left, and he managed to escape with his tyrannical skills. Heavy siege.
By that time, he was already very famous in Turks and became a thorn in the side of those in power.
Even Bixuan had to send his disciples to deal with him, and he had an inextricable hatred for his murder.
He never yielded to cruel authority.
Bi Xuan and Qu Aozheng, who were prolific murderers, respectively represented the highest authority in military force of the two major tribes, the Turks and Tiele.
The roar of hooves.
More than a dozen riders came out of the street corner and ran towards his back like a whirlwind.
It’s time to be ugly!
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Kou Zhong turned a blind eye to the flirtatious glances from the beautiful prostitute and maid he met and went straight downstairs, intending to inform Xu Ziling and Ba Fenghan as soon as possible about the breakup between him and Li Shimin, but he bumped into someone head-on. The other person laughed and said :
I was just looking for Brother Kou when I happened to meet him here.
It is the majestic Song Jingang.
Kou Zhong secretly felt ashamed that he was going to find him but had completely forgotten about him.
He smiled awkwardly and said, "I'm sorry because I'm busy with worldly affairs. Can we make an appointment to discuss it in detail at another time?"
Song Jingang smiled and said: That's what I meant. Did Brother Kou have an unpleasant contact with the King of Qin just now? Kou Zhong was stunned and said: You really seem to be hanging behind my back.
Song Jingang said: Brother Kou, please don’t misunderstand. It’s just that my men saw Brother Kou walking towards the wing where King Qin was with Hongfu Nu. Now they saw Brother Kou coming down angrily, so I made a bold guess. Brother Kou, don’t be offended.
Kou Zhong was relieved. After making an appointment with him, he bumped into Xu Ziling and asked curiously: "Did Cui'er lead Manqing Sanhua's entire legion of women to kill you in the room? You can't bear to walk around?"
Xu Ziling was still walking in a hurry and said: "Don't talk nonsense, Lao Ba may have already started fighting with Old Man Qu!"
Kou Zhong took a breath of cold air and quickly followed him away from the noisy Tinliu Pavilion and rushed towards the gate.