I am a prince in Zhutian Films

Chapter 174 Different Paths

The gangsters withdrew.

Wushuang City and the Imperial Guards also withdrew.

Only Xiao Ruofeng and the people from the academy stayed.

Because he was the junior teacher in the school and the seventh disciple of Mr. Li.

Because Mr. Li from the school wanted to accept Baili Dongjun as his disciple, Baili Dongjun was the Ninth Prince of Beili that Mr. Li had reserved.

Of course, it could also be the Tenth Young Master.

As for the Flying Tiger Army coming from the north, before they arrived at Qiandong City, they received his letter and headed south.

Just as Xiao Ruofeng said, the imperial court allowed the remnants of Western Chu to secretly move to Yuelu City just to catch them all in one fell swoop.

Although the time is not yet ripe, we need to prepare early. Moreover, the situation in the south has not been peaceful recently. Transferring 30,000 Flying Tigers to the south is also a deterrent.

Qiandong City, Yunlai Inn.

"Guye (the head of the family)."

Chu Zhao, who was about to leave Qiandong City, was stunned when he saw the ceremonial young lady and child in green and asked, "Why are you here?"

"The young lady asked us to come here. This is a letter from the young lady to you." Qing'er said, taking out a letter and handing it to Chu Zhao.

After reading the letter, Chu Zhao was silent for a long time, and then ordered: "Qing'er, take Li Yao back, and ask Jun Xin and Huai En to call back some of our scattered people, and be prepared to fight with Bei Li at any time."

Qing'er was shocked: "Uncle, are we going to fight with Bei Li?"

"Why are you afraid that we can't win?"

As Yueyao's personal maid, she knew a little about the situation in Yuelu City.

Yuelu City has an army of about 50,000, while Beili has an army of hundreds of thousands, which is ten times that of Yuelu City. There is no way they can win.

Qing'er nodded honestly, feeling very worried.

But the little guy Li Yao was full of confidence: "Aunt Qing, we will definitely win."

"What do you know as a little brat? Beili has hundreds of thousands of troops."

Li Yao snorted and said unconvincedly: "We in Western Chu also have at least 200,000 troops. Besides, my father said that victory or defeat on the battlefield is not determined by the number of troops on both sides. If it only depends on the number, then what is the point of fighting? Fighting a war requires the right time, the right place, the right people, as well as the morale of the soldiers, the command ability of the generals, etc. You are a woman, and you don't understand even if I tell you."

Qing'er didn't even bother to argue with the little guy, her mouth almost dropped in surprise: "We have an army of 200,000?!"

Chu Zhao nodded: "About the same."

In fact, he didn't know exactly how many there were.

After the five hundred Blood-Clothed Guards took over Yuelu City, only one hundred were left to manage and develop Yuelu City, and the remaining four hundred were dispersed by him to various places.

Some went to Beili to be bandits, some went to Nanjue to be officials and generals, and some went to the Thirty-Six Buddhist Kingdoms in the Western Regions...

In addition to the Blood-Clothed Guards he had sent out, his old friends from Western Chu were also recruiting soldiers everywhere.

I counted how many soldiers these people had under their command when I returned to Yuelu City last year, and it was probably over 100,000.

In addition, with the 50,000 Blood-Clothed Army trained by Yuelu City and the incorporated Western Hu army, there is definitely an army of 200,000.

"Son-in-law, you are really awesome, but can we really stop the Beili army? Should we contact Tianwaitian?" Although Qing'er was surprised at how deeply Yuelu City was hidden and even she and her young lady were not clear about its specific strength, she was still a little worried.

“No need. Although your young lady and I are husband and wife, we Xi Chu and Tianwai Tian are not allied. If we win, it will be fine. But if we lose, Tianwai Tian will inevitably put the blame on Yueyao and me. As for whether we can stop the Beili army.”

Chu Zhao paused and said with a smile: "It's not a big problem. After all, Beili can't send all its troops at the beginning. Now it's almost winter, and it's time for the northern barbarians to go south to plunder. Beili can't send all its troops.

Moreover, once we start an army, Nanjue and Beiman will not miss this opportunity. Even if they sit on the mountain and watch the fight, and we are defeated in the end, we can still seize the two states of Xihu and retreat to them, so there is no need to worry too much. "

Qing'er nodded, feeling relieved instantly: "Master, do you have any other instructions?"

Chu Zhao smiled and said, "I discussed this with them before I left. Once my identity is exposed in Tianqi, they know what to do. Let's go. I'll take you out of Qiandong City."

"Master, do you really have to go to Tianqi?"

Chu Zhao looked at the little guy who had spoken and hummed, "I have reasons to go. It would have been nice to let you go and see the world's number one city to broaden your horizons, but the risk is too great this time. I may not be able to protect you."

The little guy said proudly: "Our Yuelu City will sooner or later surpass Tianqi and become the number one city in the world. It doesn't matter whether we go to Tianqi City or not."

Chu Zhao laughed loudly: "You have ambition. I am waiting for you, the young city lord, to make our Yuelu City the best city in the world!"

The little guy was delighted and nodded heavily: "I will, and I will also assist the young master in annexing Beili."

Chu Zhao picked up the little guy and walked out, pretending to be unhappy and said, "I don't like what you said. Can't I annex Beili? Do I have to wait for those two guys?"

"That's right."

The little guy was stunned and couldn't help laughing.

Outside Qiandong City.

After watching Qing'er and Li Yao's group coming to Qiandong City, as well as Zhao Weiping's family lurking in Qiandong City, riding horses and carriages to the south, Chu Zhao got into a luxurious carriage next to him. He gently pulled the reins, and a horse as black as ink without a trace of other colors turned around and pulled him slowly towards the north.

Two hours later, in a guest room of an inn in a small town.

An old man in white who was meditating slowly opened his eyes, and when he saw the person coming in, he quickly stood up and saluted, saying, "Your Highness."

Chu Zhao raised his hand and asked, "Where are Wufa and Wutian?"

"They went back to the outer world."

Chu Zhao nodded and continued to ask: "How is the injury?"

That's right, he did not kill Gu Chen. Everything that happened in the yard was just an illusion he used to deceive Baili Dongjun, Xiao Ruofeng and Lei Mengsha who were present.

In other words, the three men's martial arts levels were too low, so they were deceived by his illusion. If they were masters at the Great Free and Easy Realm, they would have found it difficult to get away with it.

As for the injury Gu Chen suffered, it was just a small punishment for breaking his promise and was not very serious.

"Thank you for your mercy, Your Highness. I have recovered after three days of rest."

Chu Zhao nodded: "I am going to Tianqi. Do you want to go with me or go alone?"

Thinking of the woman waiting for him in Tianqi City, Gu Chen said without hesitation: "I am willing to go with Your Highness."

"What are your plans after you pick someone up, sir?"

Gu Chen sighed slightly: "I really don't care about the affairs of the world anymore, I hope Your Highness will help me."

Chu Zhao was stunned for a moment, then he understood what Gu Chen meant, and his mood instantly became complicated: "So this is how you see me, sir. Although you are very talented, I have never thought of asking you to help me restore my country."

This was his true words. From the very beginning, he had never thought of asking Gu Chen for help. He just wanted to repay him for his kindness in defending Xi Chu.

For a moment, Gu Chen felt extremely ashamed.

He is judging others by his own standards.

Plus the broken promise...

Gu Chen bowed deeply and said, "I am ashamed of your trust."

"After all, we have been together for more than ten years. I understand. Sir, you don't have to be like this."

Chu Zhao helped Gu Chen up and said with a smile: "From now on, you can be free and unrestrained in this vast world. I only hope that you can live up to this life and the one you love."

"Chen, thank you, Your Highness!"

Just as the two were talking, a group of people wearing white clothes and bamboo hats entered the inn. The inn was not big, with only a few guest tables. The guards and the students were crowded around a few small tables, making the table in the corner where only Lei Mengsha and Xiao Ruofeng were sitting look particularly empty.

The two sat opposite each other. Lei Mengsha poured a cup of tea and asked, "Do you think he will come over to sit here?"

On the way they left Qiandong City, Baili Dongjun didn't even look at Xiao Ruofeng, and didn't even say a word to him. It was obvious that he was angry.

At least that's what Lei Mengsha thinks.

Xiao Ruofeng also poured himself a cup of tea and replied, "I'm not a fortune teller, how would I know?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Baili Dongjun, who had just returned from riding a horse, only glanced at the lobby, then walked towards Xiao Ruofeng's table without hesitation, and sat down directly opposite Xiao Ruofeng.

In the upstairs guest room.

Chu Zhao, who heard the noise, glanced at the lobby and smiled meaningfully: "It's true that people meet everywhere in life. I didn't expect to meet them in this inn. Do you want to go down and meet your apprentice?"

Gu Chen neither nodded nor shook his head, but simply said: "Gu Chen is dead."

Chu Zhao didn't comment and continued watching the show.

In the lobby downstairs.

Seeing Baili Dongjun sitting next to him, Lei Mengsha hurriedly poured a cup of tea and pushed it in front of Baili Dongjun: "Come, come, have some tea."

"Thank you." Baili Dongjun took the teacup, took a sip and then lowered his head without looking at Xiao Ruofeng.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward and depressing. Lei Mengsha opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.

Xiao Ruofeng took out a pair of chopsticks and placed them in front of Baili Dongjun: "You didn't look at me or talk to me all the way, why is that?"

Baili Dongjun remained silent.

Xiao Ruofeng didn't care and continued, "If you enter Jixia Academy, you must call me Senior Brother, and we will live and eat under the same roof. You are the one I bring to Tianqi, and your safety, exams, and behavior are all closely related to me. You can't really ignore me if you want to."

"It's not that I don't want to talk to you." Baili Dongjun raised his head and looked at Xiao Ruofeng, a little embarrassed and said: "It's just that I'm afraid you will think that I hate you, so... I feel a little embarrassed in front of you."

Xiao Ruofeng was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Why do you think I would think you would hate me?"

"Because you came, my master died." Baili Dongjun answered straightforwardly.

Xiao Ruofeng nodded: "Yes, your master's death is indeed related to me."

"But these are two different things. You came and Master died. These two things seem to be inseparable, but if you really think about it this way, the source is actually me. If I hadn't gotten drunk and lost control and uttered the Western Chu Sword Song at Mingjian Villa, no one would have known that Master was hiding in Qiandong City, and Master wouldn't have died. I am the one who really killed Master." Baili Dongjun sighed. He suddenly wanted to drink.

Lei Mengsha hurriedly said: "Don't think like that, you will get yourself into trouble if you think like that."

"Yes, if you really think so, then I will not be able to leave Qiandong City. The real enemies who killed my master are Wufa and Wutan from Tianwaitian, and Chu Zhao. So Brother Lei, and His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince, you don't have to think too much about it." Baili Dongjun said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Lei Mengsha smiled brightly and said, "Sure enough, he is indeed worthy of being our junior brother in the future."

Lei Mengsha was careless, but Xiao Ruofeng was very careful. He noticed Baili Dongjun's clenched fist and said with certainty, "You haven't finished what you want to say yet."

"Yes."

Baili Dongjun did not deny it, staring at Xiao Ruofeng: "I have thought about it for a long time, and tried many reasons to convince myself, but I still feel resentful. If you hadn't come, maybe my grandfather, together with my uncle, would have been enough to protect my master. If you hadn't come, Chu Zhao might not have taken action, but would have protected my master instead, so I still want to...beat you up!"

Xiao Ruofeng laughed loudly at this time: "Okay, when you can beat me, beat me up."

"It's a deal?"

Xiao Ruofeng nodded: "It's a deal!"

"Okay." Baili Dongjun grabbed the steamed bun on the table and started chewing it in big mouthfuls as if to vent his anger.

The atmosphere at the table finally became relaxed, and Lei Mengsha finally breathed a sigh of relief. He asked curiously, "Speaking of which, Master Chu said that your master broke his promise. Did he have any agreement with your master?"

"This..." Baili Dongjun was a little embarrassed. Although he wanted to kill Chu Zhao for revenge, there were some things he didn't want to tell outsiders, especially Xiao Ruofeng.

Seeing this, Lei Mengsha hurriedly said: "If it's difficult, don't say it."

"There's nothing to hide. His master and I have an agreement that I can't pass on the complete Xi Chu Sword Song to him."

The three of them looked up suddenly and saw Chu Zhao slowly walking down from upstairs, followed by an ordinary old man.

The old man's breathing was long and weak, but his steps were steady. It was obvious that he was an expert.

Baili Dongjun stood up suddenly, looking like he was about to take action.

Lei Mengsha quickly suppressed him and whispered, "I know you want revenge, but he is a master of the Free and Easy Heaven Realm, and the one behind him is probably also a master of the Free and Easy Heaven Realm. We can't beat him, don't be impulsive, don't be impulsive!"

Xiao Ruofeng stood up and said with a smile: "I didn't expect to meet Master Chu in this inn. Do you want to eat something with me?"

"Thank you, I've eaten."

Chu Zhao said, looking at Baili Dongjun and smiled: "You want to kill me to avenge your master?"

Baili Dongjun shook his head: "I know Master is willing to die in your hands, but I still want to beat you up!"

Chu Zhao laughed and said as he walked down, "You can't beat me."

Baili Dongjun choked and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Seeing this, Xiao Ruofeng took over the conversation: "From what Master Chu and Young Master Baili said, it seems that you and Mr. Gu have known each other for a long time?"

"He and I are both from Western Chu, so isn't it normal for us to know each other?"

"If I remember correctly, you are only fifteen years old. You shouldn't know Mr. Gu, right?"

"I don't know him, but there are always some elderly people around me who know him."

"I see, but I still have a question."

"explain."

"Since you want to kill Mr. Gu, why didn't you do it before?"

"When I met him more than a year ago, he had not yet revealed his identity. He was just an old man who lived a law-abiding life. It didn't really matter whether I killed him or not. I had no reason to kill him, and I had no confidence in killing him."

Chu Zhao paused and continued, "Before I took action, Baili Dongjun exposed him and he became a trouble. His appearance will bring a lot of unnecessary trouble to our Yuelu City. At least you Beili will worry that our Yuelu City will get the medicine man technique and become the next Xichu, and you will not let me secretly transfer the Xichu survivors."

Chu Zhao sighed and said, "Originally, it would be best if you could kill him. After all, he is a hero in the eyes of the people of Western Chu. It is really not appropriate for me to do it. It's a pity that you couldn't kill him. Then I have to come and show you the attitude of our Yuelu City."

Xiao Ruofeng nodded: "Thank you for clearing up my doubts, are you going to Tianqi City?"

"Yes."

"We are going to Tianqi as well, so we might as well go together so that we can look after each other."

"I'm on a different path from you guys!"

After Chu Zhao finished speaking, he took Gu Chen and left the inn without looking back.

Lei Mengsha asked blankly: "We are both going to Tianqi, why are we taking different routes?"

"He probably has something to do." Baili Dongjun replied.

Xiao Ruofeng nodded, then shook his head: "He is also saying that we are not of the same kind as him."

After saying that, Xiao Ruofeng added another sentence.

"At least I, the Prince of Beili, am not of the same kind as him!"

(End of this chapter)