Chapter 1065: Life and Death (Part )
When Su He said this, everyone present was stunned.
From Liu Xunyi, Xiao Zhirou, Teng Sanshi... to Ling Xiaoxiao, Gu Ri, Gu Yue... even from Shaolin, Kunlun, Kongtong, Tang Sect and all kinds of people from all directions, everyone was secretly surprised and full of suspicion.
After all, what Su He just said was neither "appropriate" nor "trend-oriented". His attitude, position, and argument were completely different from those of Wu Shuang, Xun Zhen, and Xie Xuan, and even ran counter to them.
Therefore, when Liu Xunyi was wavering and several important figures around him all had "similar views", Su He's passionate and generous "admonition"... seemed somewhat out of place.
As expected, before Su He finished speaking, the "war faction" headed by Xunzhen, Wu Shuang and Xie Xuan all focused their meaningful gazes on him, with anger and suspicion in their eyes.
"Brother, you..."
"My friend...what he said is quite interesting." Before the worried Liu Xunyi could reply, Wu Shuang stepped forward, looked up and down at Su He who was speaking righteously, and asked with a half-smile, "In your opinion, what we just said were all lies to 'deceive ourselves'? They were all slanderous words to induce Liu Xunyi to be 'arrogant and complacent, and lazy'? In this way, aren't we all shameless villains who are talking nonsense and stirring up trouble? Only you... are the hero who stands tall and speaks for justice?"
"Brother, please don't misunderstand me. I have no such intention!" Hearing the dissatisfaction in Wu Shuang's voice, Su He's expression changed and he quickly bowed his hands to apologize. "I am just discussing the matter and putting forward my own views to Brother Liu. If my words are inappropriate and offensive, I hope you will forgive me!"
"Really?" Wu Shuang looked around at the silence with a mysterious look, and said with a smile, "I wonder if it's because 'the music is too high to be appreciated by the masses'? Everyone doesn't seem to agree with your 'foresight'... Even the people of Wudang don't admit that they have surrendered."
"I have just said that if the Wudang people stop provoking me, it is equivalent to admitting defeat and surrendering. I believe that everyone present knows this very well. Why should we be aggressive and embarrass them in public? After all, people who walk the rivers and lakes have to have some dignity. Do we have to let them follow Miss Luo's example and kneel before Brother Liu to be considered surrendered? Mountains and rivers meet each other, and as a human being... we should leave some room for others. Leave some mercy to others, and leave a way out for ourselves. As for what you said... whether it is 'high-pitched and unpopular', I dare not say anything rashly, but this is just my humble opinion, and I dare not call it 'farsighted'."
Su He's words, neither humble nor overbearing, seemed to be tactful and modest, but in fact he was arguing with reason. This move not only angered Xunzhen and his companions, but also shocked the people around him. At the same time, the Wudang disciples who were half-believing and half-doubting looked at each other in bewilderment, and the "courtesy words" that slipped out of their mouths were subconsciously swallowed back into their stomachs.
It seems that although the Wudang people hold a grudge against Liu Xunyi, their instinct for survival still allows them to remain rational in their anger and eagerly grasp every opportunity to survive.
For example, Su He in front of them is undoubtedly an unexpected "life-saving straw" for the disheartened Wudang disciples.
At this time, Luo Ningyu, who was kneeling in front of Liu Xunyi and begging desperately, was both moved and grateful to Su He for "standing up for justice". She wished she could rush over and kowtow to the "living Bodhisattva" who saved people from suffering.
After all, at a critical moment when Shaolin, Kunlun, Kongtong and other famous and upright sects were eager to distance themselves from Wudang, and no one among the tens of thousands of people present dared to sever ties with Wudang, the fact that the "weak and powerless" Su He was willing to stand up and say a few "fair words" was itself a heroic act of "doing what others cannot do".
At this moment, although the onlookers frowned and kept silent, many of them were deeply impressed by Su He's "daring to be the first" in their hearts: "He is worthy of the famous 'Mobei's No. 1 Swift Sword'. He thinks what others dare not think, says what others dare not say, and does what others dare not do. He is really a hero!"
"Master Su, who are you speaking for?" Xunzhen suppressed his inner displeasure and asked Su He in the calmest tone possible, "We have gone through countless hardships along the way, and Liu Xunyi has suffered a lot. Now that we have finally come this far and have accomplished our mission, how can you turn against us at the last minute?"
"Su and Xunyi are brothers who share life and death. No matter what happens, I will not turn against you. What I just said... is just out of sympathy for Miss Luo. After all, she is Xunyi's half sister. As the saying goes, 'broken bones are connected by tendons'. Su knows the value of family ties, and I really can't bear to see them become enemies just after they recognized each other..."
"Su He is wrong! If it was Xunyi and me who were dying today instead of them, would Qingfeng and Ling Xiaoxiao let us go?" Xie Xuan interrupted Su He's explanation in a deep voice, his tone quite impatient.
"Xun Yi is not Qing Feng, so how can he imitate Qing Feng's behavior?" Su He's eyes were like torches, and he shook his head resolutely, "Su doesn't want his good brother to become another Qing Feng, and doesn't want that loyal and chivalrous 'righteous man' to become a heartless and cold-blooded 'killer', so I advised him to 'forgive others when you can'. It's fine to use any means to deal with your mortal enemy, but when it comes to your half-sister... you should at least have a little compassion."
"Su He's words are a bit naive..."
"Compassion is not naivety, it is human nature!" Su He corrected righteously, "If we lose the bottom line of humanity, what is the difference between you and me and beasts?"
"Su He, how dare you!" Seeing Su He speak disrespectfully to Xie Xuan, Liao Chuan's eyes suddenly turned cold, and he cursed fiercely, "Who do you think you are? What qualifications do you have to speak nonsense in front of my master..."
"Asshole!" Before Liao Chuan finished speaking, Liu Xunyi, who was furious, suddenly shouted, "Who do you think you are? How dare you yell in front of my big brother?"
"I……"
After being scolded by Liu Xunyi, the "ignorant" Liao Chuan was so scared that his face turned pale, his tongue became tied, and he stammered and could not say anything else.
At this time, Murong Bai, Deng Quan, Ling Qing and Xu Heng, who were standing aside, looked at each other in astonishment and secretly clicked their tongues.
Although Su He seemed to be alone today, he was actually very important to Liu Xunyi. In other words, Liu Xunyi would listen to every word he said with an open mind and carefully consider it.
"Xunyi, my foolish brother..." "I already know your good intentions." Liu Xunyi waved his hand to interrupt Su He's explanation, and murmured to himself thoughtfully, "Compassion... Compassion... What exactly is 'compassion'? What is 'womanly kindness'? What is the difference and boundary between the two?"
Seeing Liu Xunyi's wavering mind, Wu Shuang raised his eyebrows and sighed casually, but the deep meaning was intriguing: "Be it far-sightedness or narrow-mindedness, it is ultimately one person's opinion. If you 'listen to one side', I'm afraid... it will be difficult to convince others."
As soon as these words came out, Liu Xunyi's eyes changed quietly.
At the same time, Su He, who was hesitant to speak, frowned, and his eyes looking at Wu Shuang gradually became somewhat mysterious, as if he was no longer as... polite as before.
The four looked at each other, their eyes met, Wu Shuang and Su He, who insisted on their own opinions, stared at each other without any fear. They remained in a stalemate for a long while, and no one was willing to give in.
Gradually realizing the subtle atmosphere, Xunzhen, Xie Xuan, Xiao Zhirou, Teng Sanshi, Qin Ku... all looked embarrassed. They wanted to mediate and break the deadlock, but they didn't know how to start.
Seeing the first and second place on the Dragon Elephant List arguing with each other, the people around them couldn't help but feel excited and full of imagination.
"At this moment, in this situation, there are some things that I may only dare to say in front of Brother Liu." Facing Wu Shuang's insinuations, Su He's attitude remained calm and his words were still polite and restrained. "Speak freely, and there is no guilt in speaking. What I said may not be right, and what you said may not be wrong. As for what to do next... it all depends on Brother Liu."
"At this moment...what moment is it? This situation...what scene is it?" Although Su He had no intention of competing with Wu Shuang, Wu Shuang did not intend to give up and kept asking questions relentlessly.
"Su..."
"That's enough!" Xiao Zhirou didn't want Liu Xunyi to be influenced by Su He and Wu Shuang's opinions, and she didn't want him to be hesitant and timid because of this, so she took the lead in stating her position, "Xunyi, no matter what choice you make, your mother will support you without hesitation."
"Grandpa is the same!" Teng Sanshi promised impatiently, "Don't be afraid of criticism, and don't be afraid of revenge. As long as the Xiangxi Teng tribe is here, you will never be without support."
"If you want to kill me, then kill me. If you want to let me go, then let me go. It's just a matter of one sentence. Why make it so difficult?" Qin Ku grinned at Liu Xunyi, who had a complicated look in his eyes, and patted his chest to guarantee him in a serious manner, "At worst... if there's trouble, I'll take it with you."
"Nephew Xunyi, Qingfeng, the culprit who murdered Tianjin, is dead, and you have avenged your father. Ling Xiaoxiao is the only one left... a woman, I don't think she would dare to do anything wrong again." Xue Huzi pondered, "As for the Wudang Sect... you have to think carefully. After all, it is one of the 'two martial arts sects' and its influence in the martial arts world cannot be underestimated."
"That's it!"
Suddenly, Liu Xunyi, who was full of thoughts, made up his mind and said in a decisive tone, "I have made up my mind. You... don't need to argue anymore."
As soon as these words were spoken, not only Wu Shuang and Su He's eyes fixed, but also Luo Ningyu, Xie Xuan, Xunzhen, Xiao Zhirou, Teng Sanshi, Qin Ku... and even Ling Xiaoxiao, Gu Ri, Gu Yue and other Wudang disciples opposite them were all cheered up.
At this moment, the people present had their hearts in their throats, and they were all staring at Liu Xunyi with a sharp gaze and a resolute attitude, feeling nervous but full of expectation.
"Liu Xunyi, this is a serious matter, you must not act on impulse..."
"Don't worry! This is a decision I made after careful consideration, and I will definitely take responsibility to the end. No matter what happens... I, Liu Xunyi, will bear the responsibility alone, and it has nothing to do with others."
"hiss!"
From Liu Xunyi's hidden meaning, Xunzhen vaguely sensed something was wrong, and his heart sank immediately, and thousands of words instantly came to his mouth.
However, before she could try to dissuade him, Liu Xunyi blurted out the "final decision" in a resounding voice.
"Put away your weapons, disperse your troops, make a gap... and let them go!"
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(End of this chapter)