Huangxiu

Chapter 55 Three people
The Qingying Sword shook, a drop of blood flew out, and the sword body returned to being a pool of autumn water.

Chu Zhiyuan returned the sword to its sheath, clasped his fists and said with a smile, "Mr. Gao, I'm grateful for your help."

It was impossible for him to hold back when facing a master. Avoiding the vital points and stabbing him in the shoulder was already the limit. He had to seize the slightest chance. If he hesitated for a moment, he would not have the chance to stab him with these two swords.

Gao Jiong lowered his head and glanced at his left shoulder.

The shoulder was still bleeding.

The two swords stabbed at the same position, and the wounds were exactly the same. If he had stood still, it would have been fine, but he was able to do this by dodging like this. The precision of his swordsmanship was truly incredible, something he had never seen before.

What's more, such a superb swordsmanship is actually at the innate level. It is even more amazing that the innate level can already break through one's protective qi.

No wonder the emperor sent me to train him. It would be useless if a congenital master was sent instead.

Chu Mingxuan grinned and clapped his hands and laughed: "Haha, you really deserve to be the fourth brother!"

"Fourth brother is awesome!"

"These two swords, tsk tsk!"

"As expected, he is the best at killing!"

"Good swordsmanship!"

“Hehe… Fourth Brother is Fourth Brother!”

……

Everyone exclaimed and cheered, and was in high spirits.

They were previously defeated by Gao Jiong like an adult beating a child, which made them depressed and angry, but they were unable to get back at him and were crushed by him.

Chu Zhiyuan’s victory was like their own victory. They felt extremely happy and all their anger was gone.

Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists and bowed to everyone.

Chu Mingxuan grinned and stepped forward to pat Chu Zhiyuan on the shoulder, laughing and saying, "At the critical moment, it still has to be you, Old Four!"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Uncle Eighteen, to be honest, it was really a fluke. If we really let go and fight, I would definitely not be Mr. Gao's opponent."

Gao Jiong only wanted to defeat me, but had no intention of killing me, so the power of his moves was three or four points less. If it really came to a life-and-death fight, I might not be able to escape unscathed.

When the two swords pierced Gao Jiong's shoulders, the tips of the swords felt a strong resistance. If it were not for the Sword Washing Technique, the Qingying sword would not have been able to break through the protective qi.

The protective qi is formed by condensing qi through special mental methods to form armor, which can usually only protect the torso and limbs, but not the head.

The protective qi is invisible, formless but tangible, real and not false. Unless one has a magical weapon that specifically breaks the qi, even a master below the Grandmaster level cannot break it with a sword.

The Qingying Sword is not a magical weapon that can break through the Gang.

Chu Mingxuan widened his eyes in dissatisfaction: "Winning is winning, why be modest!"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "We still have to tell the truth, so as not to mislead everyone. If they really think they can cross the border to fight the enemy, it is all thanks to the sword you gave us, Uncle Eighteen."

When everyone heard this, they all thought that the Qingying Sword had the ability to break the barrier.

He immediately looked over with an envious look.

The Divine Weapon of Breaking the Gang is not an ordinary sword, it is extremely precious and each one is recorded in the imperial court.

Of course, if the prince received the money privately as a gift, the court would not investigate it further.

Gao Jiong tapped his left shoulder a few times to stop the blood from flowing, then clasped his fists and said, "Prince Yuan is worthy of his reputation... I've lost, I've lost, I'm convinced!"

What convinced him was not his current cultivation level, but his swordsmanship and his aptitude. He is so powerful now and has a bright future!
"Lao Gao, that's straightforward!" Chu Mingxuan said with a smile.

Chu Qingfeng said: "Xiao Gao, go and treat your injury."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go there now." Gao Jiong clasped his fists solemnly, then clasped his fists to Chu Zhiyuan and the other princes, then turned around and strode away.

Chu Zhiyuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

This victory was indeed a fluke.

If one had not seen his white ape form in advance, one would have thought that he was fierce and overbearing, and not fast enough.

He thought that the Great Avalanche Sword Technique combined with the "A World Away" step would be enough to win in one move.

In fact, Gao Jiong's strength and toughness is only superficial and extremely deceptive. He practices the martial arts of white apes, which are swift and agile.

If you really try to deal with it in his tough way, you will definitely suffer.

After seeing the white ape's Dharma image, he knew that one sword strike would not be enough. He did not think he could win by just stabbing with all his strength, but instead planned a series of attacks.

With his super sense, he had seen Gao Jiong's previous actions very clearly, judged his movement habits, and vaguely guessed that he turned a little slowly.

The fact turned out to be just as he had predicted, and he finally won by a hair's breadth.

Everyone was excited, talking and praising.

Chu Zhiyuan quickly said goodbye and left.

When he arrived at Nangong Gate, he saw Gao Jiong and another thin middle-aged man standing outside waiting, and he came over to greet them.

"Young Master." They both 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 eyes and eyebrows, and looks very friendly.

"Your subordinate Sun Yancheng greets the prince."

"Mr. Sun, you're welcome." Chu Zhiyuan looked at the two of them with a smile: "From now on, you two gentlemen are part of our palace family."

"Please give us some advice, Your Highness." The two men clasped their fists and said with a smile.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "The rules in the mansion are not as strict as those in the palace. You two gentlemen can rest assured. Let's go back."

"Yes."

Zou Fang has always been by Chu Zhiyuan's side. Chu Zhiyuan has long been accustomed to it, and he is a little uncomfortable without Zou Fang by his side.

Guo Chi walked in front to lead the way.

Gao Jiong, Sun Yanwu and Chu Zhiyuan walked side by side.

This occupied the four corners, vaguely forming a battle formation. Chu Zhiyuan walked and smiled, "Mr. Gao, who is the other gentleman?"

Gao Jiong was stunned.

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."

"…Your Highness has good eyesight." Gao Jiong said helplessly: "That's Old Ji, Ji Dongxiao, it's a pity that he couldn't come with us."

"It's a pity indeed," Chu Zhiyuan said.

"Old Ji is the most careful. The two of us are not as good as him." Gao Jiong looked at the baby-faced Sun Yanwu: "Isn't that right, Old Sun?"

"Then he is more suitable to go to the Zhenwu Division or the Supervisory Division," Chu Zhiyuan said. "Then why not go to the Zhenwu Division?"

Gao Jiong and Sun Yanwu looked at each other.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "It's inconvenient to say it, so forget it."

Sun Yanwu said: "Actually, there is nothing that cannot be said. Madam Ji will not agree."

Chu Zhiyuan looked puzzled.

Sun Yanwu nodded: "Mrs. Ji thinks that the Supervisory Department and the Military Control Department are too dangerous, so she won't let Old Ji go there. He should either be a guard in the Forbidden Palace or stay in the Grandmaster's Mansion to receive a salary."

Chu Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment, and finally nodded with a smile: "Mrs. Ji is a wise person."

If you don't have any higher aspirations and don't want to become a grandmaster, there is nothing wrong with Mrs. Ji's decision, and I would do the same.

As a master, the most irresistible thing is the temptation to become a grand master.

But it is extremely difficult to become a grandmaster. Talent and opportunity are both essential. If you know clearly that your talent is not among the best, 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, they will have an extra hundred years of lifespan.

Mrs. Ji's move obviously made Old Ji give up on becoming a grandmaster, stop aiming too high, and live a down-to-earth life.

Gao Jiong disagreed: "Old Ji is just too accommodating to his wife, holding her in his palm."

Sun Yanwu said: "This is also good. The two of them are very close, just like young people."

Chu Zhiyuan became more and more interested in Ji Dongxiao: "Then let Mr. Ji come over. The three of you can form a group and keep each other company."

The Grandmaster has great freedom. While in the Grandmaster's Mansion, he can decide for himself what mission to take. He can go to the Forbidden Palace to be a guard, or he can go to the royal palace.

Of course, most people choose to go to the Forbidden Palace. After all, the treatment and status are different.

They are both guards, but how can guarding a prince compare to guarding an emperor?

"This..." Sun Yanwu hesitated.

Gao Jiong smiled and said, "You can give it a try. I think you can seduce Lao Ji."

"If it really works, it will be a great achievement." Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile: "I will give you two gentlemen a great achievement."

"Okay, I'll look for Lao Ji tomorrow." Gao Jiong said.

When the group returned to Prince Qing's Mansion, Gao Jiong and Sun Yanwu were naturally given a warm welcome. Chu Minghou and Bai Ningshuang decided to hold a banquet tomorrow night to welcome the two of them.

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 tomorrow night.

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When the lights came on, Chu Zhiyuan's family of four left Prince Qing's Mansion and headed for Prince Xuan's Mansion.

Qingwangfu Street and Xuanwangfu Street are adjacent to each other, one in front and the other behind, with Qingwangfu Street on the south and Xuanwangfu Street on the north.

One is the third prince and the other is the fourth prince, so it is normal for their palaces to be next to each other.

The Prince Xuan's palace was decorated with lights and was bustling with activity.

The spacious streets were already crowded with BMW carriages and purple sedan chairs.

These rosewood carriages and purple sedan chairs carved with flower branches and cloud patterns are not something that ordinary people are qualified to ride in.

Or he could be a prince, a duke, an earl, or a marquis.

There were more court officials. Even though they were wearing casual clothes, it was clear that none of them was below the third rank.

Only those of the third rank and above are eligible to ride in the purple sedan chair.

The brightly lit streets of Prince Xuan's mansion gave off an overwhelming aura of wealth.

Even though they were close, Chu Zhiyuan and his companions still took a carriage to get there.

The four horses pulling the cart were snow-white without a single color except for their black hooves.

The carriage was made of sandalwood, carved with four flying dragons, a style that only a prince could carve, and with cloud patterns everywhere, it was extremely luxurious.

Four grand masters were dispatched, and the remaining grand masters stayed in the mansion to guard it.

Surrounded by more than twenty guards, Chu Zhiyuan and his four companions arrived in front of Prince Xuan's palace.

They got off the carriage beside a stone lion, and the two purple sedan chairs in front were just lifted up and moved to the front to park.

Two old men in brocade robes got out of the sedan chair. They were calm and composed, and were welcomed into the palace by the chief stewards of Prince Xuan's palace with smiles on their faces.

Bai Ningshuang turned her head and looked at Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Mom, don't worry, our Qing Palace will be like this in the future."

He could see Bai Ningshuang's disappointment at a glance.

Looking at the bustling Prince Xuan's mansion and then looking at the deserted one in his own mansion, the contrast is too great and he naturally feels uncomfortable.

Feng Xi had already stepped forward.

This is to avoid the situation where the doorman does not recognize the prince and princess, and makes them wait, which would be too embarrassing.

As soon as they arrived at the main gate, Chu Zhiyao hurried out with a group of people. They saluted from a distance on the steps and called their third uncle and third aunt enthusiastically.

Chu Zhiyuan and Chu Yi smiled and called him Third Brother.

(End of this chapter)