"Tsk, old liar, do you really think that your damned Wanlingjiao is a treasure that you wouldn't trade for even a mountain of gold and silver?" Zhou Ran obviously sneered at the fortune-teller's words and said disdainfully, "Dream on."
But when Jing Ming heard the old man's words, his eyes narrowed. He stared at the old man and said in a deep voice, "Who are you? What is your purpose for staying here?"
As the leader of the Ghost Guards, Jing Ming doesn't believe that there are any wise men in this world who can predict the future.
The old man's words undoubtedly proved that the other party knew that Zhu Li's heart had been severely injured; and such a person happened to appear next to Zhu Li, so he had no choice but to treat him with caution.
However, his question also instantly reminded the other people. Guo Dalu, Lu Changyuan and Zhou Ran's faces immediately turned gloomy.
Even Qi Miaoge, who had just been selecting jewelry with great interest, left the jewelry stall at some point and approached the fortune-telling stall with a serious face. The five people tacitly surrounded the fortune-teller and the other party's stall in the middle. Everyone obviously realized the seriousness of the problem.
Facing the five people waiting attentively, the fortune-teller remained calm. He even gave Jing Ming an approving look and said meaningfully, "If I am not mistaken, the general wants to know whether I am a friend or an enemy to you, right?"
Before he could finish his words, the old man pointed at the confused Zhu Li and said to Jing Ming: "As the most trusted subordinate of this young master, you can't be unable to distinguish between friend and foe, right?"
"As the old saying goes, 'A gift of goose feathers from a thousand miles away is more valuable than its thought'. I am sending spiritual glue from a thousand miles away. General, tell me yourself, am I an enemy or a friend?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the old man looked at the few people leisurely with a leisurely expression.
However, Jing Ming and the other four did not let down their guard just because the other party said so. The reason was simple. Have you ever seen a thief who claims to be a thief
Although the old man looked indifferent and harmless, everyone still did not dare to slack off. Jing Ming stared at the old man and said in a deep voice: "If you are a friend, why don't you get straight to the point?"
"In my opinion, only those with bad intentions would hide their identities and act in secret. If they are friends, why can't they be seen in public? What do you think, sir?"
It was impossible for Jing Ming to let down his guard without knowing the old man's identity. The reason why they did not take action immediately was because the old man in front of them seemed unable to cause any harm to them.
"Haha, what the general said is absolutely right." Upon hearing this, the fortune-teller laughed loudly. Then his face became stern, and he pointed at Zhu Li and said seriously: "Who I am is actually not important. What is important is that I not only know the identity of this young man, but also know the relationship between him and General Jing."
"Although it is pitiful that such a kind-hearted young man has suffered such a disaster, if he cannot answer my question, I will not pay any attention to him, right?"
"Humph." The old man's words really made people unhappy. Zhou Ran was even more indignant. He snorted coldly and said disdainfully: "You old man, my brother Jing was giving you face, but you don't know who you are, right?"
"You should keep that broken thing of yours for yourself. I won't bother you with my husband's injury."
"That's right. They just pick out something and say it can cure our husband. Do you really think that elixirs and rare treasures are all cabbages?" Lu Changyuan echoed. Now that they are united against the outside world, it is rare for these two to get along well. It is really eye-catching.
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Everyone sneered, all of them showing disdain for the fortune teller and that panacea. Even Jing Ming felt a little impatient. Regardless of whether the old gentleman had good intentions or had ulterior motives, he didn't want to get entangled with him anymore.
With this plan in mind, Jing Ming bowed and said politely, "The old gentleman clearly knows my husband's situation, but he still wants to force him to do something difficult and test him. It can be seen that even if the gentleman is willing to help, his sincerity is not enough."
"Since the old gentleman's treasure is only given to the destined person, then we will not disturb the gentleman anymore. Goodbye."
As soon as he finished speaking, Jing Ming hurried forward, helped Zhu Li up, turned around and prepared to leave.
In any case, with Zhu Li's current mental state, he is at his weakest. Even if he goes out for a stroll, it should not be too long. Since Zhu Li wants to eat, it is better for them to go early and come back early.
"Wait!" When the fortune teller saw that Jing Ming was about to take Zhu Li away, he became a little anxious and hurriedly shouted to stop him.
"Old fellow, are you done yet?"
Just as they turned to leave, the fortune-teller jumped out again, which made Zhou Ran a little angry. He turned his head abruptly, glared at the fortune-teller, and shouted impatiently, "Our young master doesn't want your shitty Wanlingjiao. Go wherever you like. Otherwise, don't blame your General Zhou for being rude."
Facing Zhou Ran's bad attitude, the fortune teller turned a blind eye and looked directly at Jing Ming, saying solemnly: "General Jing, do you know your husband?"
"Today, the world is in chaos, war is raging, and the people are longing for peace after such a long period of chaos."
"As the saying goes, heroes emerge in troubled times; once upon a time, there was a man who rose from the grass roots, gathered in the northern border, resisted the barbarians from outside, suppressed the rebellion from within, and controlled dozens of states. He had the potential to sweep the world and bring peace to the universe."
"But at this moment, that man had no intention of saving tens of thousands of lives, supporting the country from collapse in the midst of disaster, but was willing to give up his own life for a woman. Why?"
"General Jing, have you really understood your husband?"
The fortune teller's eyes were as sharp as lightning, penetrating people's hearts, as if he could see through people at a glance. Jing Ming's scalp tingled when he saw Zhou Ran, Guo Dalu and others with mood swings.
To be honest, people like Zhou Ran followed Zhu Li because they were influenced by his great-uncle and Wang Qian; and Qi Miaoge, Guo Dalu and Lu Changyuan just followed the crowd and were forced by the situation to join Yuchi Jin's army.
As for Jing Ming, who had followed Zhu Li the longest, he only knew that Zhu Li had taken him and his son in when he was still a refugee in Fuping. He had been following Zhu Li ever since then. It was obviously impossible to expect him to understand Zhu Li.
Zhu Li sacrificed his life just to save a woman. No matter who you look at it, it is incomprehensible.
Not many people know about this now, but it still includes some different types of people.
Among them were patriots who, after learning about this, sighed and cursed Zhu Li for abandoning greater principles and only caring about small matters, which was really putting the cart before the horse.
Those who wanted Zhu Li to die early, like the Xing Tang faction, all laughed at Zhu Li and called him extremely stupid.
But among these people, who has ever really analyzed Zhu Li in detail
Jing Ming didn't have it, and neither did Zhou Ran, Guo Dalu and others. Even important officials of Heshuo such as Guo Qizuo and Wu Dao didn't have it.
Now, the old fortune teller in front of him raised such a question, which made Zhou Ran and others look puzzled, and Jing Ming was speechless.
Looking at the expressions of the crowd, the fortune teller said with emotion: "In one's life, one will always face countless choices. No matter what choice one makes, there is no right or wrong in the choice itself."
"In the past, tens of thousands of barbarians invaded Juyong in the north. Without a second thought, you led your army to help. In three battles, you defeated the northern barbarians and saved countless people and lives in the northern border from disaster."
"At that time, what he did was unanimously recognized by the world. Everyone said that his choice was right and he was an absolute hero, simply because his choice at that time was in line with the interests of most people."
"Now, for the sake of his lover, he chose a suicide-like sacrifice, just because, his choice only saved a beloved woman, and gave up protecting his parents and relatives, and countless people in the northern border. Many people think he is a fool and obsessed."
"But in my opinion, instead of blaming him unreasonably, why don't we explore why he made such a choice?"
"After some investigation, I have a deeper understanding of you. Now I would like to ask General Jing Ming, do you know your husband?"
Jing Ming's face darkened when he heard that. Knowing the general, he thought that was something he dared not even think about.
Jing Ming only knew that the general cared about the poor people in his heart, so he was willing to die for Zhu Li and was used to obeying Zhu Li's orders; but when it came to understanding Zhu Li as a person, Jing Ming really didn't understand him.
Thinking of this, Jing Ming said bitterly, "Since you have known my husband, do you think that my husband's choice this time is the right one?"
Jing Ming's words made the fortune teller burst into laughter: "Hahaha, General Jing's question is really interesting; what is right and wrong? Is there right and wrong in this world?"
The old man's words made everyone confused. Is there no right or wrong in this world
If there is no right or wrong, then what is the standard for being a human being
If there is no right or wrong, wouldn't the world be in chaos
The old man saw everyone's expressions. He sighed and said, "You all practice martial arts. When you first started practicing martial arts, your teachers would tell you what was right and wrong."
"In my opinion, the right and wrong are just the standards determined by your teachers. If you encounter a senior with a more profound and superior martial art, then in their eyes, the standards your teachers set for you may be wrong."
"Since right and wrong are just a standard, we are not qualified to judge whether your husband's choice is right or wrong. Maybe in our opinion, we think it is right, but in your husband's opinion, he may not agree."
"To hastily set a standard for a younger generation or other people's choices may be suitable for most people; but for others, such a standard will only limit their room for growth."
"So, I am not here to discuss with you whether your husband's choice is right or wrong. I have understood him, and I just want to know whether your husband has ambitions. If so, how big is his ambition?" Having said this, the fortune-teller turned his head indifferently and looked at Zhu Li with a smile.
"A hero who controls dozens of states in Hebei and has many counselors and generals under his command, if you want to know what he can bring to the world, the most important thing is how big his ambition is. As for whether the choice he made is right or wrong, is it important?"