Eternal Sword

Chapter 656 Farewell

"I didn't expect that after all these years, he still couldn't get over Cai Tou's death and still felt guilty about it."

Wei Qun said: "If not for this, he would not have returned to Wu'an County to pay tribute to Cai Tou, and upon learning the news about our 'Yizhimei', he would not have rushed to rescue us."

When Tan Wujiu was mentioned, several former Qinglong Guards present sighed.

In a fit of rage, they took off their armor and handed over their swords because they were resentful towards Tan Wujiu and dissatisfied with the Qinglong Division.

They never expected that one day, Tan Wujiu would die in battle to save them.

They risked their lives to get Tan Wujiu's body back.

In the tent, another woman suddenly spoke up and said, "Actually, the reason why Azure Dragon Sijun came here this time is not only because of the Azure Dragon Guards, but also because of us."

"Senior Zong, Sister Yan."

Mei Yingxue bowed and said, "No matter what, I have to thank you for your great help over the past year. If it weren't for the firearms you brought and the methods you taught Yizhimei to refine and use, Yizhimei wouldn't have survived until today."

These two people were the former commander-in-chief of the Suzaku Division, Zong Zhulan, and the captain Yan Qi.

"Miss Mei, you are too serious."

Zong Zhulan said: "We are also following the orders of the eldest princess. It is our duty."

Mei Yingxue said: "The Black Water Kingdom has already mobilized the Imperial Guards. The commander of the Imperial Guards is a first-class master, and they have the help of the Azure Dragon Division. There are only more than 5,000 people left in Yizhimei. The target is too big, and there are too many injured. I'm afraid it will be difficult to escape back to Daqian."

"You two are much better than us in martial arts. If you leave separately, there is a high chance that you will escape. There is no need for you to join us."

In fact, Mei Yingxue and Yuan Qingmu had only known each other for a short time.

After all, the gap between their identities and status is too big.

After parting in Wu'an County, she thought that they would never have any contact again.

But unexpectedly, the eldest princess always remembered her.

Upon hearing that she had formed 'Iljimae', he specially sent two masters from the Suzaku Division to help.

Among them, she also knew Sister Yan Qiyan.

We had fought side by side in Wu'an County.

If it weren't for these two masters of Suzakuji and some firearms, Yizhimei wouldn't have caused so much trouble to the Black Water Kingdom and wouldn't have been able to hold out until now.

Yan Qi said calmly: "Even if we flee from here, we have nowhere to go. Since we chose to come here, we are no longer the Suzaku Guards and can't go back."

Seeing that the two were reluctant to leave, Mei Yingxue bowed and said, "Actually, I wanted to ask you two to go back to Beijing and see the princess and thank her for me. I will never see the princess again in this life, so I can only repay her kindness in the next life."

"Moreover, if Qinglong Sijun catches you two here, this matter may very likely be used as evidence against the Princess."

Zong Zhulan and Yan Qi were both startled.

This is indeed very likely.

The current emperor is cruel and ruthless, and shows no mercy to the royal family. He will execute Prince of Wei Yuan Qingmo in the autumn.

If such a big handle falls into the hands of Qinglongsi, the eldest princess will be in great danger!
Zong Zhulan and Yan Qi looked at each other and stood up at the same time.

"In that case, let's go ahead."

Yan Qi looked at Mei Yingxue and said, "Miss Mei, take care!"

In fact, she knew in her heart that Mei Yingxue would most likely not survive this disaster.

The last time they broke through the heavy siege of the Black Water Kingdom, Yizhimei suffered heavy casualties, Tan Wujiu was killed, and all the firearms they had stored were used up.

Yizhimei's fighting power has been greatly reduced. If caught up by the Black Water Kingdom's imperial guards, the entire army will be wiped out.

"Take care, sisters."

Mei Yingxue nodded.

Then, she looked at the man and woman in the tent and said, "Young Master Mei, Miss Zhu, thank you for your help and for teaching me several martial arts of the Plum Blossom Sword School. I have benefited a lot from it."

"You're welcome, Miss Mei."

The two stood up and returned the greeting.

The man and woman were the 'Green Plum Swordsmen' Mei Zhenyu and Zhu Lingxue from the Nanxia Plum Blossom Sword School.

On that day in Langya Pavilion, Mei Zhenyu received guidance from Chen Tang and overcame his inner demons. He then developed a yearning for Beiqianpingzhou and the Far North Cold Region.

But later, due to the changes in his sect and the martial arts conference, he never set out. After the martial arts conference ended, he said goodbye to his master and crossed the river to Beiqian.

Zhu Lingxue had no interest in this method of honing his sword skills.

But she knew that the journey was extremely dangerous, and she wanted to accompany her senior brother.

The two men went northwards without any danger on the Beiqian Road. After arriving in Pingzhou, they heard a lot of news about "Yizhimei" and had a good impression of this rebel army.

Later they heard that the head of Yizhimei was a woman, known as 'Red-clothed Cold Plum'. The two were even more curious and wanted to meet her.

The sword technique they practiced was the "Hanmei Sword Technique".

However, not long after meeting Mei Yingxue, Yizhimei was besieged by the Black Water Kingdom and suffered heavy casualties while fleeing.

Over the past few days, the two have been fighting alongside Yizhimei and have not fled.

Mei Yingxue was silent for a moment, then said softly: "Thank you for telling me about Chen Tang. If you return to Nanxia, ​​you will have a chance to see him again..."

She suddenly fell silent. After a long while, she smiled in a casual manner and said, "There's nothing much to say. I'll just tell him that I also have a nickname, Red-robed Cold Plum, which sounds better than his Tiger-Subduing Young Hero."

Mei Zhenyu and Zhu Lingxue remained silent.

They all heard the farewell in Mei Yingxue's tone.

Zhu Lingxue's eyes were red, and she couldn't help but step forward and hold Mei Yingxue's hands.

They have known each other for a short time, but they have been getting along very well these days.

In her heart, she admired Sister Mei very much.

Although he was only a year or two older than her, he was so strong, able to lead a large army and come and go like the wind.

"Sister Mei, you must stay alive. If you have the chance in the future, come to Nanxia and find us. We are in Nanxia, ​​in Nanxia Wuzhou, and you can get there by boat..."

As Zhu Lingxue spoke, tears began to fall, with a hint of crying in her voice.

Mei Yingxue felt a lump in her throat and was touched.

In the past, she would have cried.

But now, she is the leader of Iljimae and cannot cry.

Meng Liangyu held a bamboo stick in his mouth, pretending to be sad, and sighed: "Boss, I have been with you for so long, but I still haven't made a name for myself."

"How not?"

Mei Yingxue smiled and said, "Yizhimei Xiaomeng is very famous, everyone knows her."

Meng Liangyu rolled his eyes and said, "This title is too misleading!"

Mei Zhenyu said, "Miss Mei, if you have anything to say to Brother Chen, you must stay alive and come to Nanxia to talk to him in person."

At the beginning, when the two of them accidentally mentioned Chen Tang, Mei Yingxue reacted greatly.

He guessed that Chen Tang was very special in Mei Yingxue's heart.

"To his face?"

Mei Yingxue smiled sadly and said, "No chance."

She seemed to remember something and was in a daze.

If possible, she would like to go back a few years.

A group of them gathered in that simple and dilapidated room to spend the New Year's Eve together.

At that time, my parents and brother were still alive.

She wished time would stop at that moment.

After a moment, she came back to her senses and looked at Meng Liangyu not far away.

Just as she was about to speak, Meng Liangyu seemed to have guessed what she was going to say, shrugged, and said, "Don't try to persuade me. I have an injury on my leg, and I definitely can't leave."

Mei Yingxue pursed her lips, turned to look at Mei Zhenyu and the others, and said, "Two young men, you should also leave with Senior Zong and Sister Yan. You will have someone to take care of you on the way."

"It's too late."

At this moment, a cold and arrogant voice came from outside: "No one here can leave!"

(End of this chapter)