All of a sudden.
Gu Qingfeng's reputation spread among the world without any surprise.
At the same time, everyone was extremely confused about this young boy who was just starting out and had no reputation at all.
They couldn't figure out why he could become Li Chungang, the top swordsman in the world.
Many children from famous families are even more angry.
Although he was obviously gifted, he could never catch Li Chungang's eye. An abandoned son of the Xu family in Beiliang could not only become the old sword god's lifelong friend, but also allow him to cut off half of the fate of the Ouyang family!
Involuntarily, the entire world began to be shocked. What is Gu Qingfeng's background? !
besides.
This news has also spread to all the major dynasties. The civil and military officials of each dynasty are also trembling in their hearts, and their faces are full of doubts. They can't understand why Li Chungang attaches so much importance to an unknown junior. Even the peerless sword move that shocked the world and made ghosts and gods weep. Kaitianmen was also taught to him!
However, even though they didn't know who Gu Qingfeng was.
But the only thing that is certain is that no one will dare to provoke him easily in the future!
And at this time.
Liyang Dynasty, Imperial City.
In a hidden pavilion, a man wearing a luxurious robe with a cold face but exuding an extraordinary temperament was looking at the fish swimming back and forth in the pond.
His eyes were lowered and his gaze was indifferent, making it difficult to understand his thoughts.
no doubt.
This person is none other than the current second prince of the Liyang Dynasty, Zhao Kai!
"This pond is too small. If we could move you to a more spacious place, you would probably live more comfortably, right?"
Zhao Kai crossed his arms, focused his eyes on the pond, murmured to himself, and then threw the feed in his hands into the pond.
In an instant.
Schools of fish swarmed up one after another, scrambling to grab the feed.
Zhao Kai looked at these fish fighting for each other wantonly, shook his head immediately, sneered, and there was a hint of self-deprecation in his eyes.
In fact, he is very different from other princes.
Zhao Kai has lived in the countryside since he was a child. He didn't leave the village until his mother passed away.
But it seems that because he is an illegitimate son, even though he is talented and intelligent and his strategy is as good as any prince's, he still cannot get the emperor's attention.
In the eyes of outsiders, Zhao Kai is neither favored nor has much real power in his hands, so it is impossible for him to have the idea of seizing the throne.
However, in fact.
Zhao Kai is extremely ambitious. Ever since his mother passed away, he has been determined to ascend to the throne!
In order to win this throne, he would even resort to any cruel means!
But he also knew that the emperor now favored the prince the most and seemed to have recognized him as the heir to the throne.
This also made him a little anxious and helpless.
at this time.
A figure wearing a black robe, with white temples and a face as pale as if there was no trace of life, walked from the eaves of the palace, as light as a swallow!
His feet stepped on the eaves wantonly, but he didn't make any sound!
In less than a moment, he landed firmly next to Zhao Kai.
See who's coming.
Zhao Kai hurriedly bowed, his eyes full of awe, and greeted him respectfully.
"Disciple has met the master!"
good!
The old man in front of him was suddenly Han Diao Si, the head of the eunuchs of the Liyang Dynasty, one of the three great demons of the Spring and Autumn Period, and also known as the 'Human Cat'!
Seeing Zhao Kai bending his knees to him, he first glanced at Xizhou and confirmed that there was no one else around, and then said calmly.
"There is no need to salute. If that person knows about your relationship, it will definitely cause you a lot of trouble."
After hearing this, Zhao Kai understood and nodded silently, then resumed his posture as the second prince.
Although the emperor did not pay much attention to him, and several other princes believed that he posed no threat, he also knew that he must always remain vigilant before his ambitions were exposed.
If word spreads about his master-disciple relationship with Han Diao Temple, it will definitely attract the attention of these people!
By then, the throne will basically have nothing to do with him!
At this moment, Han Diao Si narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly.
"Ouyang Haomiao has been eliminated. You can ask those killers to withdraw."
Hearing this, Zhao Kai responded decisively.
"As early as when I learned the news, I had already sent a message to those killers to come back. We were not the ones who did it, and no one would notice it."
The reason why he wanted to get rid of Ouyang Haomiao was because he wanted to marry Xu Weixiong!
Han Diao Temple once told him that the entire Liyang royal family was wary of Xu Xiao's 300,000 cavalry, and they always wanted to weaken the power of the Xu family!
If he can marry Xu Weixiong, then part of the Xu family's power will inevitably be used by him.
At that time, the emperor will naturally reuse him, which will also allow him to seize the throne more smoothly!
Of course, this is only one of the reasons.
The most important thing was Xu Weixiong's extremely strong temper, which Zhao Kai admired very much, and at the same time gave him a strong desire to conquer!
and.
Zhao Kai spent his whole life collecting martial arts masters to pave the way for him to seize the throne in the future.
If you can include the most amazing woman in the world like Xu Weixiong, it will undoubtedly be even more powerful!
Therefore, when he learned that the Xu family and the Ouyang family were about to get married, he did not hesitate to arrange for a killer to go to Beiliang, trying to strike first and get rid of Ouyang Haomiao.
In this way, he will also have more opportunities to pursue Xu Weixiong.
But what he didn't expect was.
Before the killers he sent arrived in Beiliang, Ouyang Haomiao was killed in Zijin Tower!
Since Zhao Kai had already begun to pursue Xu Weixiong before, he still knew something about him.
He knew that this abandoned son of the Xu family had practiced for more than ten years and still only had a ninth-grade cultivation level.
However, now he can kill Ouyang Haomiao, a second-grade master, with one sword!
This made him extremely surprised.
The key is.
He also learned today that Li Chungang cut off half of the Ouyang family's fate for Gu Qingfeng.
Until now, he still couldn't figure out how an abandoned son of the Xu family became the old sword god's lifelong friend!
This shocked him even more and caused waves in his heart.
Zhao Kai's eyes trembled and he asked with confusion on his face.
"Master, did you hear that Li Chungang was reborn?"
Hearing this, Han Diao Si just nodded slightly and analyzed lightly.
"Li Chungang has completely disappeared since he went down to the Demon-Slaying Platform and exchanged arms with Sui Xiegu twenty years ago. After his level fell to Zhixuan."
"Now that he has returned to the world for an unknown young man, he has not hesitated to go to Yongzhou to kill the fate of the Ouyang family with his sword. It shows that the boy named Gu Qingfeng is not simple!"
"What's more, Li Chungang also named that boy to be his New Year friend!"
"I suspect that there must be a lot of secrets hidden in that kid. He is most likely a good swordsman!"
"Otherwise, judging from Li Chungang's character, it is absolutely impossible for him to lower his stature for him!"
After listening to Han Diao Si’s explanation.
Zhao Kai also vaguely realized something and asked again.
"Gu Qingfeng is now very famous. In your opinion, should I..."
As he spoke, he raised his hand to wipe his neck, and a faint murderous aura emitted from his body.
Hear the words he speaks.
Han Diao Si chuckled lightly, his eyes revealing a hint of relief.
"After all these years with me, you have made some progress."
"I said that only when the world is in chaos can you have a chance to rise to power."
"Gu Qingfeng is Li Chungang's old friend. If he were to be killed now, Li Chungang would definitely be furious and turn the world into a bloody mess!"
His original plan was to have Zhao Kai kill the eldest son Xu Fengnian, force Xu Xiao to rebel, and use the conflict between the Liyang Dynasty and the Northern Liang cavalry to create a better opportunity for Zhao Kai to ascend the throne.
Now that he knows that Li Chungang has returned to the world and has taken Gu Qingfeng as his friend, he can also take this opportunity to cause chaos in the world!
In fact.
The reason why Han Diao Temple wanted to support him in power.
It was because he had been favored by Zhao Kai's mother.
Back then, he was just a little-known eunuch who was often bullied and even almost starved to death.
But Zhao Kai's mother did not dislike him because of this. Instead, she respected him very much and often brought him meals.
That's why.
Only then did Han Diao Si willingly assist Zhao Kai.
Of course, there is also his selfishness in this.
He knows very well that with his current status, when the next emperor ascends the throne, other people will inevitably be reused, while he will be ignored or even abolished!
Only by letting Zhao Kai take over can he continue to hold power and spend his remaining years in peace!
Hearing Han Diao Si praise himself.
A slight smile suddenly appeared on the corner of Zhao Kai's mouth, and he felt a burst of joy in his heart.
At this time, he seemed to have thought of something again, his eyes lit up, and he slowly spoke.
"By the way, I heard that King Zhenbei will arrive in Beiliang in two days. Why not take this opportunity and let him kill Gu Qingfeng too!"
Over the years, the Liyang royal family has been supporting King Zhenbei and wants him to replace Xu Xiao.
But what they don't know is.
Zhao Kai also has contact with King Zhenbei!
He had promised King Zhenbei that if he ascended the throne in the future, he would eradicate several other vassal kings who threatened him, and the power of these vassal kings would be distributed to King Zhenbei.
But the premise is that he has to help himself get the upper hand!
Although King Zhenbei also had doubts about whether the second prince could ascend to the throne.
But I have to say that these conditions are indeed very tempting!
King Zhenbei was not in a hurry to fully agree, but agreed to help Zhao Kai in some matters.
However, he will not interfere too much in the matter of seizing the throne, lest he fail to seize the throne and instead put himself in danger.
Zhao Kai believed that although King Zhenbei would not help him fight against the other princes, it should not be a problem to help him kill someone!
Hear this.
Han Diao Si shook his head and responded seriously.
"The King of Zhenbei is just like Xu Xiao, thoughtful and cunning."
"Gu Qingfeng is Li Chungang's old friend. If you ask him to help you kill people, you will make him an enemy of Li Chungang."
"He will definitely not do this uneconomical deal."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Kai sighed and frowned.
After all, he also knew that Li Chungang was extremely powerful.
Not to mention the King of Zhenbei, even the Liyang royal family must be afraid!
If he was asked to get rid of Gu Qingfeng, it would be tantamount to making him offend Li Chungang!
Thinking about it this way, it’s still too risky!
Involuntarily, his eyes showed doubts, and he couldn't help but ask.
"Master, what do you think we should do now?"
Han Diao Si was also deep in thought at this time.
After a long time, a cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said calmly.
"Since others are unreliable and there is no guarantee of killing them with one blow, let us do it ourselves."
As he spoke, a killing intent burst out from his body, instantly filling a five-mile radius!
Hear this.
Zhao Kai was shocked!
"Shall we do it ourselves?"
He didn't expect that Han Diao Si actually planned to take matters into his own hands and get rid of Gu Qingfeng!
But before he could fully react.
Han Diao Si explained again.
"Do you know why Li Chungang took action against the Ouyang family and cut off half of their luck?"
faced his question.
Zhao Kai responded decisively without hesitation.
"Of course I want to use this to scare the world, so that no one in the world can easily provoke Gu Qingfeng!"
Han Diao Si nodded with satisfaction.
"If that kid is strong enough to protect himself, then he doesn't need to shock the world."
As soon as these words came out.
Zhao Kai was suddenly enlightened and realized!
If that boy was really capable, Li Chungang wouldn't need to cut off the fate of the Ouyang family to demonstrate to the world.
This means.
At this time, Gu Qingfeng definitely did not have enough ability to protect himself!
Although Li Chungang attaches great importance to him, it is impossible for him to stay by his side!
After following Han Diao Temple for so many years, Zhao Kai already knew his strength.
Although his current level has only reached Zhixuan, he possesses a magical power called finger-clasp to cut off immortality!
This magical power can cut off the power of heaven and earth that masters in the sea-viewing realm can use!
If the power of heaven and earth is lost, the strength of the sea-viewing realm master will suddenly drop to the point of reaching the limit!
By then, Han Diao Temple, who has already pointed out the proficiency in Xuangan enlightenment, can kill him!
Although it is still unclear what Gu Qingfeng's true strength is.
But as long as his level is lower than Guanhai, then Han Diao Temple can easily kill him!
As long as he dies, Li Chungang will definitely cause chaos in the world!
As a result, I will have a better chance to rise to the top!
Think of this.
Zhao Kai's eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of coldness, and he asked impatiently.
"Then when will we go to Beiliang?"
Han Diao Si smiled faintly and said with cold eyes.
"Without further ado, let's leave now!"
"By the time we arrive in Beiliang, King Zhenbei must have turned Beiliang upside down. By then, we will have a better chance to get rid of Gu Qingfeng!"
He knew that King Zhenbei was going to Beiliang to make Xu Xiao lose face.
If Beiliang is in chaos, Li Chungang will definitely be involved, so naturally he will no longer have any thoughts about Gu Qingfeng.
From this, their purpose can be achieved!
Hearing that Han Diao Si planned to go to Beiliang now, Zhao Kai felt a sense of joy in his heart.
At the same time, the murderous intention in his body became stronger and stronger!
He looked coldly in the direction of Beiliang, clenched his fists slightly, and thought to himself.
"Gu Qingfeng, please don't blame me for being cruel. If you do, blame me for being Li Chungang's old friend!"
