Chapter 309 Guan Yu (Part )

Guan Yu knew that the old man in front of him who looked frail and frail was actually the leader of the three legendary sages of Jixia who were feared by the world, the guide and mentor of most heroes, the sage known as "Eternal Light", the Old Master!
In the King's Continent, even a three-year-old child can tell you an indisputable fact: the strongest person in the world is Old Master.

How old is the Master? No one knows exactly, but it is probably like a mighty river flowing day and night, with no end!

How strong is the Master? Probably like the frozen snow mountain, the towering Babel Tower, and the Nine Heavens, with no peak in sight!

This is a man who looks like an ordinary old man, but in fact he is an unparalleled king who stands proudly above 99% of the heroes. He possesses supreme authority and unparalleled power, and is the undisputed leader of this era!
Therefore, the moment he saw the old man, even Guan Yu, who was known as the Martial Saint, could not help but feel a little frightened and uneasy, because the old man's prestige was almost as high as the sky, and was no longer something that he, a hero, could compare to!
As for the old man's self-deprecating and humble words, Guan Yu naturally didn't take them seriously.

Even though he was recognized as the strongest in the Three Kingdoms, in front of the old man, this power that was admired by the world was always just a gnat trying to shake a tree. This was the gap between the world and the old man, the difference was like heaven and earth, they really could not be compared.

But why would such a great sage with unrivalled status come all the way to the remote Three-Point Land? And why would he become a gate-breaker in the eyes of the soldiers?

With this in mind, Guan Yu put away his sword, walked quickly to the old master, bowed and said, "Master, why did you come to Shu? Why didn't you inform me in advance so that I could prepare ceremonial guards and music to welcome you."

As he spoke, Guan Yu's eyes were intentionally or unintentionally observing the five black and white chess pieces still standing on the city wall.

"I'm just here to do something. There's no need to mobilize a large army." With a faint smile, the old man easily avoided some sensitive topics that could not be made public for the time being. Instead, he looked around the prosperous surroundings and said with emotion: "I haven't been to Jingzhou for many years. I didn't expect that under Liu Bei's governance, the once impoverished Shu Kingdom could become so prosperous. It seems that Liu Bei really has the qualifications to become a human emperor."

"I think my brother will be very happy to receive the Master's praise when he comes back." Guan Yu forced a smile, but looking at the bloody bodies of the soldiers around him, he suddenly showed some difficulty on his face: "Master, I wonder if these soldiers did something wrong?"

"First, they offended the Master, and then forced me to ask questions that I shouldn't have asked, so I killed them." Along with an emotionless voice, the white-haired woman who blocked Guan Yu's blade walked over.

Guan Yu looked at the white-haired woman who still looked indifferent and said, "I have yet to ask you, young lady, who are you?"

The old man introduced her with a smile: "She is the third generation Savage Hammer who has been promoted in the past two years, Zhong Wuyan, a former royal family member of Qi. Speaking of which, this is the first time you have met, right?"

"I've long heard of your great name, Senior Yunchang." Zhong Wuyan bowed her head slightly to show her respect for Guan Yu. Her behavior did have a bit of royal elegance, but her words were not flattering.

Ignorance is not a crime. Just because you asked a few more questions, can you just kill all the soldiers guarding the gate?
Guan Yu didn't dare to agree, but he didn't say much.

At their level, many secular morals are no longer the standard to restrict their actions. To be fair, were these soldiers killed wronged? Yes. But what about Zhong Wuyan who killed them? She was also not wrong!
Yes, this is the unwritten rule of this world. The noble heroes have the power of life and death, which is very unfair, but no one dares to object. Those who object are either dead or about to die.
Therefore, Guan Yu did not pursue the matter any further, but simply replied: "Your defense is extraordinary, Guan Yu admires you."

Okay, the polite conversation ends here, and we will get to the point next -

"I wonder what business has brought you to Shu, Master?" Guan Yu, who had been polite at first, suddenly changed the subject and asked in a respectful but pointed manner.

This behavior made Zhong Wuyan frown slightly.

Zhong Wuyan had previously stated clearly that the soldiers guarding the pass died because they "asked questions they shouldn't have asked." Unexpectedly, Guan Yu simply ignored her reminder and asked bluntly on the spot.

But it was true that the soldiers were not qualified to ask questions, but Guan Yu, as a very famous hero, could ask them. He couldn't just fight the legendary martial saint with swords, right? Anyway, the Master would decide whether to answer or not.

Although Zhong Wuyan was old-fashioned, she was not rigid to the point of being inflexible. Guan Yu grasped this point and dared to ask her directly.

It’s not that Guan Yu has no taboos, but because he is really curious.

"Haha, it's actually not a big deal."

In this regard, the old master did not hesitate at all and said with a smile: "Yun Chang, let me ask you, did your Shu Kingdom have a new governor recently? Do you know where he is now? I want to meet this young man."

These simple words, seemingly nothing special, made Guan Yu's expression change instantly!
Guan Yu is already 45 years old this year. He has seen many heroes and witnessed a lot of history in his lifetime. But according to his understanding, no one who was approached by Wan Gu Chang Ming and the black and white chess players survived in the end.

This does not require any basis. There were demon kings in the past and Xiang Yu in the future. All of these fallen people suffered a catastrophic disaster because they committed unforgivable crimes!

Thinking of this, Guan Yu hurriedly asked: "Master, did Wang Yao do something wrong?"

"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask." The old man looked at Guan Yu calmly, observing Guan Yu: "You just need to tell me where this young man is."

"This." Guan Yu paused for three seconds, then he shook his head: "I don't know either. I haven't seen that child for a long time." Guan Yu admitted that he did have selfish motives at this moment and therefore took a huge risk!
But, could such a weak lie deceive this old man who has lived for who knows how many years?
The old master looked at Guan Yu meaningfully, and was silent for nearly three minutes. Finally, he said leisurely: "That's it. I understand."

Guan Yu continued, "Master, Wang Yao is still too young, and he may act on impulse. If he makes any mistakes, please forgive him."

Just when Guan Yu was hoping for a lucky break and was about to plead for Wang Yao, a magnetic voice unexpectedly broke into the space between the three of them.

"Teacher, are you here?"

When everyone looked over, they saw a gentle young man with shoulder-length white hair slowly walking towards them. He bowed his head respectfully and knelt on one knee in front of the old master.

Wujian puppet, Yuange!

"Yes." The old man nodded, and then asked calmly: "Maybe you can tell me something that Yunchang doesn't know."

Hearing this, Guan Yu's heart suddenly trembled, as if he was hit hard by an invisible whip.

Yuan Ge bowed his head and said, "Yes, the soldier is currently in the canyon battlefield. The students have all been arranged and are just waiting for the teacher to preside over it."

"Haha, it turns out that there is a fierce battle going on in the western canyon. Well, you have done very well, and it is worthy of my cultivation of you in my early years." The old man smiled faintly and glanced at Guan Yu. There was a complexity in his eyes that others could not guess.

Afterwards, the old man stopped talking. Instead, under the guidance of Yuan Ge, he led the black and white chess pieces towards the north of the city, where there was a teleportation array leading to the canyon battlefield.

Guan Yu was left standing there alone, unable to calm down for a long time!
What should I do? Should I rush into the canyon before them to inform Wang Yao?

To be honest, Guan Yu admired Wang Yao from the bottom of his heart, not only because he had immeasurable potential, but also because during private communication, Guan Yu learned that this was an ambitious and forward-thinking young man. Looking at him, Guan Yu always thought of himself when he was young.

He didn't want to put Wang Yao in danger, but -

"Yun Chang, don't do meaningless things."

Just when Guan Yu was secretly planning to sneak into the canyon, the old man's voice came over.

"?!!"

Guan Yu looked up at the front with a pale face. There, the old man who had seen through his thoughts was staring at him with an indescribable look since he had no idea when.

This is a reminder and also a silent warning!

At this moment, looking at the old man's thin and skinny, yet seemingly boundless and majestic figure, Guan Yu suddenly discovered that his hand holding the Green Dragon Crescent Blade was shaking uncontrollably.

fear.

Sometimes, even the strong ones who have few rivals will feel fear. This is the price of maturity. Because they have seen the true face of this world, they are in awe!
With his ability, he might be able to fight this old man (he thought so), but could he do it? Challenging Wan Gu Chang Ming was challenging an entire heroic system, which would surely bring unimaginable terrible consequences to Shu!
No.

He is no longer the young demon hunter, but one of the guardians of the country under his feet. There are many things he dared to try when he was young, but he can't take the risk now. Now he not only has to live for himself, but also has to be responsible for the lives of millions of civilians behind him.

and so--

Guan Yu remained silent after all.

"God is jealous of talented people, what a pity"

Inside the city of Jingzhou, on the messy street, Guan Yu caressed his mount's mane and whispered softly.

The only response he got was the somewhat sad neighing of his beloved horse.
(End of this chapter)