Great Love for All Heavens Begins with Huang Yaoshi

Chapter 9: Kindness? What is it and can it be eaten?
The atmosphere on the field immediately froze. No one expected that this handsome young man in green robe would be so intolerant.

Wang Chuyi's eyes fixed, he first looked at Zhuang Bu Ran's face for a while, then glanced at Huang Rong who was eating heartily beside him, and seemed to understand something in his heart, and said in a gentle tone:

"As expected of a descendant of Peach Blossom Island, he possesses the same graceful demeanor, yet also possesses a perverse and arrogant side."

He took a step forward and bowed:
"No matter what, I still want to thank you for your help, little brother."

The rest of them either spent years in the lower echelons of the underworld, performing for a living, or grew up in the desert and lived deep in the royal palace. None of them knew what the heirs of Peach Blossom Island were like, but they guessed that they were from a famous and powerful sect.

Soon, Yang Tiexin wanted to step forward and clasp his fists to express his gratitude, but Zhuang Bu Ran raised his eyebrows:
"You have time to talk nonsense to me, why don't you think about seizing the opportunity and leaving Zhongdu as soon as possible? Do you really think Wanyan Honglie will let you go?"

He changed the subject:
"After a night, it's probably too late to escape. Wanyan Honglie might come with a large number of troops. After that, with the old, weak, and sick like you, the outcome is obvious."

“Life’s surprises and accidents always come so unexpectedly, leaving us no time to prepare.”

As soon as the words fell, Yang Tiexin and Bao Xiruo's faces changed, and Wang Chuyi immediately spoke:
"I have agreed with my two senior brothers to meet in Zhongdu to discuss a martial arts competition with the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan. Calculating the time, they should have arrived. Please wait for me to contact you later. I will definitely escort you all out of Zhongdu."

"The Seven Masters of Quanzhen are renowned throughout the martial arts world and respected by all. There's a reason for this," Zhuang Bu Ran said calmly.

"I wonder if the third generation of Quanzhen Sect disciples can surpass their predecessors. I don't think they can."

"Why not?"

Suddenly, a question with a strong and powerful tone came from outside the lobby.

Two Taoists walked in. One had a long beard like lacquer, looked very energetic, and carried a long sword on his back. The other had white beard and eyebrows, and had a kind expression. They were Qiu Chuji, the Changchun Master, and Ma Yu, the Danyang Master, two of the Seven Masters of Quanzhen.

"Junior Brother Wang, what's wrong with you?" Ma Yu noticed Wang Chuyi's condition at the first moment.

"I was careless for a moment and was attacked by a villain, but now I'm fine." Wang Chuyi asked doubtfully:

"I haven't lit the meteor to contact you yet. How did you two brothers know I was here?"

"As luck would have it, I just arrived in Zhongdu not long ago and was planning to find an inn to stay in, but I didn't expect to run into you, Junior Brother Wang." Ma Yu replied.

On the other side, Qiu Chuji looked at Zhuang Bu Ran with a cold face:

"Why don't you say anything? Can't you answer?"

"Haha, the second generation of Quanzhen Sect is not as good as the founder, so how can the third generation be sure to surpass the founder?"

Zhuang Bu Ran said in a gentle tone:
"If you could put yourself in the shoes of your own disciples, you would probably feel deeply touched."

"After all, you've worked hard your whole life, but you're still not as good as your master!"

"You" Qiu Chuji was speechless.

"Don't be quick to get angry. The grace of a gentleman will fade after three generations and be cut off after five. I'm afraid the Quanzhen Sect won't even survive five generations. That would be truly tragic."

Qiu Chuji was so anxious that his face turned pale. He felt that all his eighteen years of cultivation of the mind and character were about to be thrown away. At this moment, Huang Rong said with a playful smile:
"Hahaha, Taoist Priest, if I were you, I would definitely not tolerate this. The world's largest sect is said to be about to destroy a small sect in just three or five generations."

"If it were me, I would tear this treacherous and vicious little thief into pieces. Let's see who dares to speak ill of the Quanzhen Sect again in the future."

Seeing Qiu Chuji still standing there, she continued to exaggerate:
"Master, why are you still indifferent? If you let him go this time, and this matter gets out, who will take Quanzhen Sect seriously? I'm afraid that no matter whether it's the righteous or evil sect, they will look down on Quanzhen disciples."

"Rong'er, stop adding fuel to the fire." Guo Jing stepped forward hurriedly.

At this moment, there was a commotion outside the inn. There were bursts of horse hooves and then majestic commands.

"Surround this inn for me, and don't let anyone escape." The people in the lobby obviously heard it, and they were in chaos in an instant. Most people looked terrified and ran out.

Suddenly, a cold and solemn command was heard outside, demanding that these people stand by and kneel on the ground, otherwise they would be shot on the spot.

When seven or eight people broke the law and tried to escape from the inn but were shot dead on the spot, many people who ran out of the lobby knelt down on the ground obediently.

"Why did the personal troops of Prince Zhao's mansion surround the inn for no reason?" Qiu Chuji quickly walked to the window sill and looked out.

After hearing this, Yang Tiexin said:
"Eighteen years ago, at Niujia Village in Lin'an Prefecture, we drank and annihilated the enemy. Does Taoist Qiu still remember?"

"Who is your honor?"

Qiu Chuji frowned, as if he couldn't imagine that the down-and-out middle-aged man in front of him could be the tall, straight, and heroic Yang Tiexin.

"My name is Yang Tiexin. I hope you are well, Taoist Qiu."

Yang Tiexin looked at Qiu Chuji, whose appearance had not changed much after so many years, except for some gray hair on his temples, and bowed deeply.

Qiu Chuji quickly returned the greeting and said happily:
"Brother Yang, you're still alive. Thank God!"

"Now I am surrounded by the people from Prince Zhao's Mansion. I know I have no way to escape. Please save me, Taoist priest!" Yang Tiexin pleaded.

"There's no hope. Just wait to die." Zhuang Bu Ran suddenly spoke.

Qiu Chuji's face darkened. Just as he was about to speak, he heard the young man in green robe say lazily:

"Martial arts are not magical arts after all. In front of an organized army, it can only last a little longer."

"Because as long as one is human, they will get tired, their bodies will be injured, and their internal strength will be exhausted. But soldiers who receive orders will continue to advance until they crush the enemy into a pulp."

When everyone heard this, the atmosphere suddenly became quiet. Although Bao Xiruo was not good at martial arts, she could obviously sense something and looked at Yang Tiexin softly:

"Brother Tie, I have no regrets about meeting you again."

Just as Yang Tiexin was about to reply, Qiu Chuji said in a resounding voice:
"Brother Yang, no matter what, I will protect you today and take you away."

After that, Wan Yan Honglie's voice came into the lobby of the inn:

"Everyone in the room, listen up. As long as you release the princess, I will ensure that you leave safely."

"Interesting, the choice between life and death appears again."

Zhuang Bu Ran ate his food while remaining calm and composed:

"I suspect a pair of desperate lovers will appear today."

Mu Nianci on the side seemed to have reached the point where she could no longer tolerate it and said angrily:
"You are such a heartless person. Even at this moment, you still act like you're gloating over someone else's misfortune."

"Seeing injustice and taking a detour is Zhuang's consistent style of doing things. Not actively doing evil is Zhuang's greatest respect for the world. As for..."

Zhuang Bu Ran paused and shook his head slightly:

"Kindness? What is it? Can you eat it?"

(End of this chapter)