Shi Jingzhi had a brief dream.
When he was still in the palace, a solitary maple tree stood in his residence. That tree is blooming in spring and autumn, and its dead branches are covered with frost and snow in winter. It was born ordinary and lived a good life with him. At that time, his memories were restrained, and there was only a bleak blank. But every time when the red leaves come in autumn, Shi Jingzhi always stops in front of that tree for a while.
Now he dreamed of it again.
In the dream, Shi Jingzhi was still young. For some reason, he stepped on the red leaves scattered on the ground and gave it a heartfelt hug. The pain, fear and desire engraved in the bone marrow have all turned into red leaves and been blown away by the wind.
For a moment, Shi Jingzhi felt vaguely happy. He didn't have to come back here, he could finally say goodbye to it.
Finally, he smelled the cool breeze of the wilderness. Shi Jingzhi opened his eyes in a daze, wanting to touch the person in front of him. Before he could say "Zizhu", Master Shi suddenly realized that something was wrong - even if his vision was still blurry, his Zi Zhu shouldn't be so mediocre.
Shi Jingzhi's extended claws froze in mid-air. The latter let out a horrified scream, immediately took two or three steps back, and almost poked Master Shi in the face with a fan.
Seeing Xu Jingming clearly in front of him, the vulnerability and tenderness on Shi Jingzhi's face disappeared. He had a long face, full of cold disgust. Seeing Xu Jingming looking over with a dishonored look on his face, the headmaster bared his teeth and waved his hands, almost rolling his eyes in front of her.
But when he saw the person behind Xu Jingming, Shi Jingzhi couldn't help but roll his eyes.
Xu Jingxing was sitting in a wooden wheelchair. He was also staring straight at Shi Jingzhi, with no emotion or anger on his face.
Today's Holy Master is dressed in ordinary clothes, his face is flushed with tonics, and there are still fine beads of sweat on his face. Xu Jingxing was pushed by the guards, and the wooden wheel rolled over the grass, making a soft rustling sound.
The royal guards acted swiftly. Jiang Youyue and Qu Duanyun were both tied up and drugged into a coma. The two of them were just a few steps away from Xu Jing, and they were thrown off the horse's back, just like two sacks. There were a lot of bruises and bruises on their faces, but they still had the same aloof look as before.
According to the agreement, the imperial court will intercept Jiang and Qu, and then come to join the martial arts people. But Shi Jingzhi didn't expect that Xu Jingxing would deign to come here with only half his life left.
After collecting the corpses around them, the martial arts people all moved away with clear eyes. Needless to say, Su Si, Yan Qing thought that he had troublesome blood and could run faster than a rabbit. Even Shi Zhongyu took Tai Heng back a long way. The rivers and lakes are rivers and lakes, and the imperial court is the imperial court. After all, it is related to the National Preceptor and the Immortal Enlightenment Association, so the intervention of the imperial court is the best outcome.
Only one martial artist remained nearby.
Shen Zhu took the record pen from Yueshui Pavilion and hummed a little tune while drawing some random patterns on Jiang and Qu's faces - she could interpret this cute and cute behavior into a murderous one, which was a sight to behold. Master Bai was so stunned by this man's murderous intent that he could only bend his neck and huddle to the side, not daring to call out.
When Jingzhi's scar wasn't healed, he forgot about the pain. He ignored the elegance of his posture and the inappropriateness of his clothes. He almost stood up with a flutter, so as not to teach the nominally eldest brother to look down from above.
People connected by blood are very close to each other, forming a sharp angular array.
The emperor glanced at the wounds all over Shi Jingzhi's body, and said after a while: "I heard that you attach fresh limbs to your body to maintain them, so that the energy can flow... Is this possible?"
Indeed there is.
In order to test the possibility of "grafting", Shi Jingzhi specially found some fresh corpses. He injected them with the blood of true immortals, carved magic circles on them, and sewed them on his body. As a few days passed, those limbs did not rot or deteriorate, but became stronger and more beautiful day by day.
These raised limbs were later used by Yin Ci to deceive Qu Duanyun, and the effect was very good.
It's just that Shi Jingzhi hid this from Yin Ci. As soon as Yin Cifu noticed it, he got very angry - General Yin was reluctant to beat him, and he couldn't bear to feed him porridge anymore. In the end, he cleaned his wounds with a dark face.
This matter was crazy and bizarre. Yin Ci asked because he felt distressed, but when the emperor asked, it had another meaning.
Shi Jingzhi snorted coldly: "Shen Zhu should tell you the details. Let's not talk about whether the physical fitness is suitable. Now that my excess energy is gone, I can't cure others... If you don't believe it, you can ask others to test it casually. I guarantee that I won't run away. ”
The emperor was obviously startled.
Shi Jing had a wary look on his face, and he was full of vigilance that said, "If you want to treat me like a human being, there is no way."
"I'm not..." Xu Jingxing spat out this word tiredly, as if he wanted to explain himself. But the rest of his words were either voiced too softly or swallowed by himself, so no one heard the follow-up.
Shi Jingzhi was weak, and as soon as he staggered, he was helped by Yin Ci who came from behind.
Yin Ci changed into more decent clothes and put away the evil spirit that was looming in the past. Just looking at his aura, he has the air of a general fighting on the battlefield. Intentionally or unintentionally, he stood in front of Shi Jingzhi, and the royal triangle was teetering on the verge of collapse.
"Your Majesty wants to apologize, so why not do it more easily?"
Yin Ci ended the conversation lightly.
"Sweet date sticks, there are only a few sets here and there, so it's better to keep the story short."
Xu Jingming glanced at her pale brother and gritted her teeth: "I apologize, can I apologize? Everyone has been fooled by the Immortal Guild. We shouldn't call him a monster, and I shouldn't hurt him... Shi Jingzhi, you I’m not relieved, do you want me to kowtow to you?”
Neither master nor disciple said a word.
"Yes, Brother Huang has put Shi Jingzhi under house arrest and educated him. We did this unethically, but you also know that it was all the National Master's conspiracy... Brother Huang, as the Ninth Five-Year Master, must not let him go. Royal aliens don’t care.”
Xu Jingming quickly shook her fan, her eyes a little wandering. What he said was more like a hesitant explanation than an apology.
"As for Yin, Mr. Yin, this matter was caused by Taizu. It has been three hundred years since -"
"enough."
Xu Jingxing sighed and winked at the guard beside him. Then he actually stood up with his sick body and knelt down on one knee towards the master and apprentice.
"Brother Royal?!"
"My Xu family cannot help General Yin, nor can I help him respect him." Xu Jingxing sighed and looked at the muddy wilderness below his knees. "The past cannot be undone, and I... I can't think of an appropriate compensation. I can only do my best to meet your needs."
The disdain on Shi Jingzhi's face faded and became expressionless. Instead, Yin Ci smiled a little and remained silent.
Seeing that neither of them responded, Xu Jingxing turned pale and did not get up. He clutched the dead grass full of mud and water, his voice was extremely bitter.
"This time Dayun is at the critical moment of life and death. Please help me and save all the people from the fire and water!"
He slowly lowered his head, his forehead touched the mud, and the ends of his long hair were scattered among the mud. At this moment, the emperor was as embarrassed as Shi Jingzhi.
Xu Jingming gasped and almost choked herself. His hand holding the fan was trembling, and his eyes were darting wildly, whether he was kneeling or not.
Yin Ci took the lead to take two steps forward and walked to Xu Jingxing. He half-crouched down and his voice was gentle but cold.
"I understand the Xu family's apology, but I don't accept it. Some things cannot be written off in a few words."
Xu Jingxing did not raise her head, her forehead still pressed against the mud: "I know."
"That coward Xu Li has been dead for who knows how long. There is no point in embarrassing this junior. If Luo Jiu's hanging tree grows here again, it will create a lot of trouble... Jingzhi, what are your plans?"
Shi Jingzhi was watching with great interest, but he suddenly asked a question: "Huh?"
The two of them had been very close before, and at most they planned and discussed together. Even if the two got married, Yin Ci had always had his own plans, and he had never been so clingy. This time, he originally thought that Yin Ci would use Po Xia's donkey to join the battle.
After all, his "apprentice" was an upright person, he knew it at first sight.
"From today on, my life is not just my life."
Yin Ci turned around, his voice full of meaning.
"Whether we travel around the world together or fight on the battlefield together. No matter which path we take, I will definitely discuss it with you."
Shi Jingzhi was speechless.
It wasn't because of Yin Ci's words - Yin Ci smiled and looked at him like that, as if there was nothing worth worrying about. Shi Jingzhi couldn't find any calculation or guidance from his old attitude.
The man's tone was serious, his attitude was as natural as breathing, and he was precious.
It is the nature of the child to desire, and he subconsciously wants to refuse. As long as he is accompanied by his beloved, what does Dayun have to do with him if he becomes a mess? Yin Ci was not immortal at the moment. He wished he could wrap up this person carefully and tie him to his body, so that he would be inseparable.
But the leader was speechless for a long time, but couldn't say anything.
...Yes, his Yin Zizhu is the most upright person in the world, and he has known it for a long time.
"One, let's help them fight a 'Divine Saint'. Luojiu's desire is definitely not as strong as mine, and it's not within the support range of Luojiu Xuanmu. I'd rather see what it can do. Yao mozi."
Shi Jingzhi hummed for a long time, then opened his mouth and said.
"I was still going on a sightseeing trip with you. Now that Dayun has collapsed, whose money will I spend?"
By now, even though Xu Jingxing was weak and worried, she felt something was not right. He raised his head in confusion and looked into Shi Jingzhi's malicious eyes.
"Please, it's not like I don't have one."
Leader Shi specifically cleared his throat.
"This happy event for Zi Zhucou is really shabby. Let me lend my eldest brother's help this time and things will be easier to handle. I am a prince after all. Since we are going to the battlefield, why don't we come first? It’s a glorious wedding—Mr. Sun is still here, but now that the fate has passed, I have to invite you.”
Xu Jingming's fan fell into the mud. Xu Jingxing reacted with half a stick of incense, but in the end she vomited a mouthful of blood and fainted directly on the ground.