Chapter 959: A Person of Sentiment (Part )

"Zhongyuan?"

Liu Xunyi's blunt words made Su He's eyes change quietly. He took a deep breath as if to calm down his inner shock. After pondering for a long time, he finally said meaningfully: "Xunyi, are you asking me to betray the grassland?"

"Children of Jianghu regard the world as their home, how can they betray each other?" Liu Xunyi shook his head and said, "As the saying goes, 'A good bird chooses a tree to roost in.' Going south to the Central Plains is not to be an enemy of Mongolia, but just to find a new place to settle down. After all, big brother is just a Jianghu man, not a noble, so why should you be so obsessed with it?"

"This……"

One has to admit that what Liu Xunyi said made a lot of sense, leaving Su He unable to refute it for a moment.

"Brother, as long as you are willing to follow me south, with our abilities, we can definitely make a name for ourselves in the Central Plains martial arts world together."

"You mean..." Su He was secretly surprised, as if he couldn't believe it, "You want to return to the Central Plains with great fanfare?"

"They have left me with nothing, how can I remain indifferent?" Liu Xunyi was stunned, as if he did not understand Su He's worries. "What's more, Yu'er is still in the Central Plains..."

"What I mean is... given your current situation, rashly showing up in the Central Plains martial arts world is like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth." Su He pondered, "After all, being an enemy of the martial arts leader is already extremely dangerous. If the Song Dynasty court adds fuel to the fire..."

"Don't worry, big brother. Although I'm not smart, I know the importance of things. Trying to fight against the Central Plains martial arts world with my own strength is like hitting a rock with an egg, and it will only lead to my own death." Liu Xunyi suddenly realized and smiled confidently, "I'm going to the Central Plains to avenge my humiliation. I'm not fighting alone, but... I have the help of a 'noble'."

"Noble?" Su He frowned, "Who?"

"Did Big Brother forget who I came with?"

"Are you talking about... Miss Xunzhen?"

"To be more precise... he is the Young King of Qin in the Western Regions."

At this point, Liu Xunyi told Su He about his experiences all the way from Lin'an and what happened in Shenzhou, including the secret of "Xili Wuzong".

Liu Xunyi told Su He everything he knew, without reservation. He did not hide any secrets, which showed how much he trusted Su He.
As Liu Xunyi continued to tell the story, the expression on Su He's face changed again and again, from the initial suspicion and astonishment to stunned and solemn.

When Su He learned that Liu Xunyi was now the deputy leader of the "Western Law Martial Sect", the look he gave Liu Xunyi could no longer be described as suspicion or scrutiny. The complex emotions contained in his eyes made Liu Xunyi, who was talking nonstop, suddenly feel a chill on his spine, and his voice stopped abruptly.

"Brother, why... are you looking at me like that?" Liu Xunyi pretended to be calm and forced a smile.

"I want to see carefully whether you are the good brother I knew in the past." Su He's face was as gloomy as water, and his tone was indifferent, almost without a trace of emotion. "The Liu Xunyi I know is loyal and steadfast, willing to fight for the interests of his country without fear of axe or fire. But today... you betrayed the country for your own selfishness and defected to the Young Qin King... No! You defected not only to the Young Qin King, but also to the old people of Western Liao. Now you are happy to accept the position of deputy leader of 'Xilu Wuzong'. In the future, won't you help others and help the Young Qin King invade the Song Dynasty, or even... help them restore their country?"

"I have no such intention!" Seeing that Su He misunderstood him, Liu Xunyi was immediately flustered and denied it. "Xunzhen and I had an agreement beforehand. I became the deputy leader of the 'Xilu Wuzong' only to help Mr. Xie overthrow Qingfeng and his daughter. I definitely did not join the old Western Liao army, let alone help them restore their country..."

At this point, Liu Xunyi found that Su He was still looking at him with doubt, and he felt more and more depressed. After thinking it over, Liu Xunyi suddenly stood up, raised his hand and swore: "Yes! What the court did is indeed disgusting to me. But the court is the court, and the nation is the nation, and they cannot be confused at all. Even if I hate the Song Dynasty court for crossing the river and demolishing the bridge, and even resent the Zhao Dynasty for its callousness, but... after all, I am a descendant of Yan and Huang, a son and daughter of China, how can I do such unkind, unjust, disloyal and unfilial acts as betraying my ancestors and deviating from the orthodoxy?"

"Is this true?"

"Heaven is above, and the earth is my witness. Liu Xunyi swears to my sworn brother today that if I have said even a single lie just now, I will be punished by heaven and earth, and I will not die a good death!"

Looking at Liu Xunyi's solemn promise, Su He's heart softened, and he nodded vaguely, his heavy expression gradually eased a little, and he reminded: "Xunyi, although you don't have the intention to help the tyrant, there is no guarantee that Xie Xuan doesn't have it. You Han people have a saying, 'I didn't kill Bo Ren, but Bo Ren died because of me'. As you know, indirect treason is still treason, and in the end it is still innocent people who suffer." "Brother reminded me of this, I will keep it in mind."

"You asked me to go with you to the Central Plains. Does that mean... that you want me to join the 'Western Law Martial Sect' as well?"

"No, no, no!" Perhaps fearing the misunderstanding that had just occurred, Liu Xunyi waved his hands without hesitation in the face of Su He's doubts, "Whether to join the 'Xilu Wuzong' is entirely up to you, big brother. If you are willing, I will immediately give up the position of 'Deputy Sect Leader' and serve you from now on. If you are unwilling, I will never force you to do so."

"Alas!" Liu Xunyi's fear and trepidation made Su He feel a little guilty. He sighed and said bitterly, "Xunyi, although Su was kicked out of Chifengling, he dare not forget his roots, let alone change his family easily. What's more, Su's ancestors once followed Genghis Khan to fight east and west, and they were blessed by the world, which cannot be repaid even if they die. If I am allowed to serve the old tribes of Western Liao, even if it is nominal submission, I will feel ashamed of the Khan, my people, and the grassland... I will not be able to face my ancestors after I die. Therefore, let me be driven by the young king of Qin... I'm sorry that I can't obey your order."

"Brother, you don't have to be driven by anyone!" Liu Xunyi said righteously, "To be honest, I didn't know about your situation in advance. If Xunzhen hadn't suggested to me that you go south to help, I would still be in the dark. Before coming here, I wanted to obey your wishes. Whether you are willing to go south or not, I will never force you. But after arriving at the Mohe Horse Farm, seeing that you are in such a mess, I secretly vowed to take you away. Because as long as you don't cheer up, I will feel guilty. When I think about how you have fallen to this point because of me, I don't have any thoughts. I might as well stay here and feed the horses with you."

"Looking for clothes, I..."

"Brother, you don't have to promise me anything. Once the Mongolian Khan decides to re-employ you, you can return to Mobei to serve. I will never stop you." Seeing Su He's hesitation, Liu Xunyi was secretly delighted, so he dispelled his doubts before Su He opened his mouth, "No matter what troubles I encounter on this trip to the Central Plains, I will solve them by myself. Unless it is absolutely necessary, I will never ask you to help..."

"How can this be! Do you think Su is a coward?" Su He's face changed, and he waved his hand to interrupt Liu Xunyi's lobbying, "You and I are good brothers who share life and death. When encountering something, we should share the same hatred and enemies. Why should we distinguish between us?"

"Big brother is right." Seeing Su He give in, Liu Xunyi couldn't help but be delighted, and said, "As long as big brother agrees to lend a helping hand, I will follow your arrangements in everything."

Although Liu Xunyi kept saying "give me a helping hand", Su He actually knew in his heart that Liu Xunyi's earnest lobbying was not for the purpose of helping him return to the Central Plains, but to help Su He get out of the haze.

The reason why Liu Xunyi acted so shameless was simply to relieve Su He's psychological burden and find a reasonable excuse for his self-salvation.

Although Su He didn't say anything about this, he knew it clearly in his heart.

Because of this, Su He, who values ​​friendship and loyalty, was even more moved. He said in a conflicted tone, "Looking for clothes, it's not that I'm stubborn, but... I'm a 'criminal'. If I leave rashly, it may deepen the resentment of the Khan and my people towards me. It will be extremely difficult for me to return to Mobei to serve in the future. What's more, the peace between Song Dynasty and Mongolia in exchange for 'marriage'... does not seem to be stable. Once the Song Dynasty and Mongolia go to war, Su's situation... will be extremely embarrassing."

"Even if you are willing to stay here and feed the horses, can the Mongolian Khan and the tribes on the grassland really forgive you? Can they really abandon their prejudices and regard you as the 'fastest sword in the northern desert' of the past? If they can, then I am not thoughtful enough. I will leave immediately and will never hinder your bright future." Liu Xunyi said seriously, "Moreover, even if the Song and Mongolia countries really fall out one day, I dare to guarantee with my own head that I will never embarrass you, let alone turn my spearhead against your own people. If the Mongolian Khan orders to take my head, you can do it, and I will never complain."

"Su will not be an enemy of his clansmen, let alone his own brothers..." Liu Xunyi's "step-by-step pressure" made Su He unable to avoid it and he was in a dilemma. He could not find any other excuses for a while.

"Brother, it's rare for us to be frank with each other today. Right now, I have said everything I should and shouldn't say." Liu Xunyi struck while the iron was hot, trying to persuade Su He in one go, "I still say the same thing, it's up to you whether to leave or not. If you plan to stay in Mohe Horse Farm, I would rather meet my sister later and stay here to raise horses with you. If you..."

"Xunyi, stop talking! In fact, we have been together day and night at the horse farm these days, and I have already seen your determination clearly." Before Liu Xunyi finished speaking, Su He's eyes suddenly condensed, as if he had made some kind of decision.

But he picked up the wine bag slowly, hesitated for a while, and finally, under Liu Xunyi's expectant and nervous eyes, he raised his head and drank it all up. He waved his hand, spit out a burp, and a secretive smile appeared on his slightly flushed face, and then he held the wine bag in front of Liu Xunyi and shook it gently a few times.

"Brother, you are..."

"Xun Yi, I am very curious about your current martial arts attainments. Now the wine bag is in my hand. If you can take it away within an incense stick of time, Su is willing to 'lay down his life for you' and go south with you... to avenge the humiliation!"

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(End of this chapter)