A worshiper from the Sui Dynasty and a practitioner of the Daozong, he followed the army to fight against Goryeo, but he hid in Goryeo by defeat and founded a sect.
The person does not seem to be greedy for power or enjoyment, but just hides outside the sight of other practitioners in the world.
What does such a person want?
Young Master Meiyu thought seriously. He put away his unwillingness and said slowly, "For me, no matter what kind of practitioner, the goal he pursues is to become stronger. Whether it is immortality or invincible in the world, maybe there is something that can help him achieve his goal, but he will never be able to obtain it without using conspiracy."
Tie Liuzhen nodded and said, "Maybe for revenge?"
Gu Liubai frowned slightly.
He could understand that hatred could make people do many incredible things. At this time, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was determined to use military force against Goryeo, which was also because of the indelible hatred in his heart.
But hatred must have an object. If the target of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is this mysterious old Taoist, then who is the target of the hatred of this mysterious old Taoist?
From the end of the Sui Dynasty to the present, the young heroes who were full of energy have left the world one after another. This Sui Dynasty worshiper went to Goryeo many years before the Li family revolt. Who is his target of revenge?
Tie Liuzhen said at this time, "It may also be to avoid an enemy that he could not cope with, so he could only lurk in the darkness and wait for an opportunity to fight back."
Gu Liubai turned his head and looked at Elder Tianshu and asked seriously, "Do you think there is a strong man in the world who has kept this rat Taoist hiding in the dark?"
Elder Tianshu nodded and said, "Yes, Master Guan, Master Xuanqing."
Gu Liubai was slightly stunned.
Elder Tianshu continued, "Even we don't know how old the master of the temple was. He had the ability to keep his face and looked like a middle-aged man. As far as I know, he was like this when the Great Sui Dynasty fought against Goryeo."
Gu Liubai said curiously, "That Master Xuanqing?"
Elder Tianshu looked at him and said seriously, "No one knows how old Master Xuanqing is. Even those Buddhist sects in Chang'an do not know. There is no record. However, the Buddhist sect monks who are older than Master Xuanqing have left this world. No one even noticed the existence of Master Xuanqing before. It was not until Li discovered that he had a thing like a cover meeting with me, Guandaozi and the emperor, that he entered the sight of Chang'an practitioners. At that time, Li's confidentiality was sure that he was the most awesome person in the world."
Gu Liubai was stunned for a moment. Thinking of his mother's many descriptions of Master Xuanqing before, he couldn't help but say, "My mother knew that he was a person close to the gods. So according to your opinion, my mother discovered Master Xuanqing's true cultivation earlier than those who were confidential in Li's family?"
Elder Tianshu smiled with emotion and said, "Yes."
"Do you think this rat Taoist will have a grudge against the Master of Temple or Master Xuanqing?" Gu Liubai knew that Elder Tianshu might not be able to answer this question, but he still couldn't help but reply.
Elder Tianshu indeed shook his head and said, "I have no way of knowing about people like them."
Gu Liubai sighed.
In this world, the more ordinary the practitioners are, the less they don’t know how powerful Master Xuanqing is. But the closer they are to the top, the less they can see where Master Xuanqing is.
Even if the cultivators who are in the eighth grade of the same name like Elder Tianshu and others cannot use the ordinary eighth grade to guess. But even for Elder Tianshu and others, the former masters and Master Xuanqing are still at another level.
"Can this rat Taoist has a grudge against Master Xuanqing?"
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When Gu Liubai had such thoughts in his mind, the prince welcomed his guests in a private school in Chang'an where the Big Wild Goose Pagoda could be seen.
The prince was wearing an ordinary scholar's shirt and looked like an ordinary student in a private school.
In the entire private school, only he and the guests he was waiting for, An Zhilu.
The prince waved to An Zhilu, signaling him not to be too polite, and then started making tea. After An Zhilu sat down, he asked gently, "How long has General An been in Chang'an?"
An Zhilu knew very well in her heart how many days he had been here, and the other party could not have been unclear, but he still bowed slightly and said restraintly, "It has been three days since we arrived."
The prince clearly met An Zhilu for the first time, but he greeted warmly like a friend he hadn't seen for a long time, "Have you ever been to visit some famous places in the city these three days?"
An Zhilu shook her head and said, "On the first day, she was arranged to live in an inn next to a military yamen. She was not allowed to go out at will. On the second day, she reported her work in the yamen and was interrogated by several officials. It was not until night. Today, some officials came to investigate my origins and inquire about people I had dated over the years. It was not until evening."
The prince smiled gently and said, "These are all necessary processes, but General An doesn't have to care about these processes. In fact, no matter whether General An is really at fault or not or whether his background is a problem, it doesn't matter. What matters is the next choice."
An Zhilu said, "I am just a rough man who only knows how to gain fame and fortune in war. I have never had any chance to study since I was a child and I don't understand many principles, so I ask the prince for advice."
The prince looked at An Zhilu quietly and said, "I know you will be convicted next time, you will be convicted of being convicted, and then sentenced to beheading, but someone will secretly make efforts to give you the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. However, a person like you, who is insignificant, may become a chess piece used by many people to play at this time. If I don't end, even if you have something to do with Mingyue Pavilion, even if you can survive, you will definitely disappear completely on the stage of the Tang Dynasty."
An Zhilu bowed slightly to the prince again, and then said seriously: "What does the prince need me to do?"
The prince smiled with emotion and said, "I don't need you to do anything now. Instead, I want to give you a promise and a chance to truly appear in the Tang Dynasty with a glorious image."
An Zhilu lowered her head and said, "Please tell me clearly."
The prince said gently, "I will not only help you clear your charges and let you re-support the army, but I will also allow you to gain great military merits and cooperate with those behind you who help you to push you to a position you cannot imagine right now."
When the prince said this, he paused for a moment.
Seeing An Zhilu still calm in his storm, a satisfied look appeared in his eyes, and then said, "You will command the army, and then at some appropriate time, I will give you a legitimate opportunity to send troops to Chang'an to quell the rebellion."
An Zhilu said neither humble nor arrogantly, "Don't worry about me, Prince?"
The prince smiled faintly and said, "There is no promise in the world that is worth believing. Even fathers and sons will turn against each other because of different choices and interests. Only the joint efforts based on interests in this world are the most reliable. If you accept such an arrangement, you will get the greatest benefit."
An Zhilu looked at the prince and asked seriously, "But if there is really one day, Prince, you are worried that I will snatch your throne?"
The prince looked at An Zhilu gently and said seriously, "The Tang Dynasty has spent many years creating such a prosperous era, and it has also spent many years making people feel that what to do is justified. The reason why I chose you is because you have half of the Hu bloodline. People like you, even if you really want to seize the throne, cannot be justified. Even if you hold the military power in the world, the final result will be like the Emperor of Sui who has lost the hearts of the people. You are a smart person, and you will figure out where the highest position you can get in this world."
An Zhilu bowed seriously and said, "The prince will be at ease with me, so I will be at ease."
...
The closed door of the private school opened again.
An Zhilu walked out of the private school.
There was no violent emotional fluctuation on his face, but when he sat back into the carriage, when the carriage started to walk and the curtains kept shaking, his hands trembled unconsciously.
The shadows of countless tall buildings in Chang'an have been crushing on the carriage where he is.
Chang'an, which An Gui saw, was peaceful and magnificent, and was a place where people gathered in the bustle and prosperity of the world.
However, the Chang'an he saw was majestic, full of murderous intent, countless giants and gods that he could not see were controlling life and death, and a huge vortex with turbid waves.
A person like him who struggles hard is like a fallen leaf thrown into a whirlpool in the streets and alleys of Chang'an. No matter how hard he works, he can't help but go anywhere.
When I returned to the inn, someone came to knock on the door to deliver food.
However, when I opened the door and looked at the young man in green behind the woman who was delivering food, An Zhilu's face finally fluctuated violently.
When the woman put down her food and went out, the young man in Qingyi entered the door and closed the door. Only then did An Zhilu scream happily, "An Gui, why are you here?"
An Gui was so excited that his hands had nowhere to put them.
He stepped forward and held An Zhilu's hand, turned around twice, and then said with a choking, "Brother Zhilu, Miss Pei Er and others are very capable, and the military people give face, so I can come in and meet you."
An Zhilu's eyes were blurred, and there seemed to be fog rising in the room.
He looked at An Gui, patted his shoulder, and suddenly laughed again, "An Gui, you have gained weight and have become much stronger."
An Guining choked for a moment before laughing out loud and said, "Brother Zhilu, you have gained a lot of weight, but you have also grown a little taller."
An Zhilu hurriedly pulled An Gui to sit down and said, "How are you doing? Are you doing well?"
An Gui was excited and wondered whether Brother Lu or Brother Zhilu. At this time, he didn't care about his own safety first, and even asked him if he was doing well.
"I'm living more comfortable than anyone else." He wiped his tears and looked at An Zhilu, "But I can't stay here for too long tonight. I can only tell a long story short. Brother Zhilu, you may be convicted, but Miss Pei Er promised me that at least I will find a way to save your life."
An Zhilu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not worried at all, my life is very tough."
An Gui breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I am afraid that Brother Zhilu is too worried, so I am in a hurry to see you."
After saying this, he saw An Zhilu start eating, and he felt relieved completely, and then asked softly, "Brother Zhilu, do you have anything you particularly want? Or it is particularly useful to you, but you can't get anything?"
An Zhilu's heart skipped a beat.
He looked at An Gui with a warm face, and the chopsticks in his hand suddenly fell into the air.
Chapter completed!