Jiangshan Fengwuzhi

Chapter 185: Strength That Breaks Metal
The wound on Gu Beiming's chest was very unique. Gu Jize looked at it for a long time and felt vaguely that the burned area was somewhat similar to something.

He thought about it carefully and realized that it was like magma. The next moment, Gu Beiming had covered it with his clothes.

"How can a child save his father?"

"The one who tied the bell must untie it." Gu Beiming said, "I was injured by the phoenix. I have to find the phoenix to save me."

"Eleventh brother, can you save father?"

"Yes, he is connected to the Phoenix by heart and blood. He is the most likely person to find the Phoenix." Gu Beiming changed the subject and said, "But the child is stubborn and doesn't listen to others."

Gu Jize said: "I will go and persuade him."

The unity between them as father, son and brothers seemed to be achieved through mutual persuasion.

“No need.” Gu Beiming said, “He hates alchemy the most. Once he knows these things, he will want to burn this place down or even kill his father.”

"The child will not tell him these things, so I will advise him to understand his father and save his father."

"What about you? Do you understand what your father did?"

"I'm very disappointed." Gu Jize looked confused, and finally said, "But I'm willing to do anything to save my father."

"it is good."

There is more space inside this refining site, but Gu Beiming did not take Gu Jize to see it.

Passing through the long stone passage, Gu Jize discovered that the refining plant was not far behind the Marshal's Mansion.

He did not return to his residence, but went directly to find Gu Jingnian.

When I pushed the door open, I saw Gu Jingnian pacing in the room with his hands behind his back, his brows furrowed, showing a serious expression that was not usually on his face.

"Father hasn't come to see me yet." Gu Jingnian said.

"He has already seen me."

Gu Jize bolted the door, walked to the table and sat down, looking at the small bronze mirror, then took out a porcelain bottle and dripped liquid onto his face. Then his skin seemed to come alive, and the liquid flowed down, revealing a young face.

There were two Gu Jingnian in the house.

"Fourth brother, come here."

Gu Jingnian, with his hands behind his back and a frown on his face, then walked forward and sat down, removing the makeup on his face and becoming Gu Jize.

Just now, Gu Jingnian disguised himself as Gu Jize and spied on Gu Beiming's secret.

During the process, the two brothers had a few words with each other, and the atmosphere was not very good.

"It seems that I have been used by you from beginning to end?"

"Yes, I should apologize to my brother."

"What exactly is going on? What did father say to you?" Gu Jize said, "I should ask, what did father want to say to me?"

Gu Jingnian asked, "Does Fourth Brother know Master Xuandao?"

"know."

"My father defected to Yong State, just like Master Xuandao defected to Yue State. He lured Yin into becoming obsessed with alchemy, hoping to destroy Yong State. But on the other hand, he was the one who was obsessed with alchemy earlier."

Gu Jingnian made this summary, and afterwards, he did not hide anything from Gu Jize and told him everything he knew.

The reason why I told the truth is that from today's events it can be seen that Gu Jize had not participated in Gu Beiming's plan before.

Although this surprised Gu Jingnian a little.

Unlike the Gu Jize who had just changed his appearance, the real Gu Jize could not accept all that. He kept shaking his head and muttered, "No, it won't happen."

"Fourth brother, do you not approve of what father did?" Gu Jingnian asked, "You have always been by father's side, don't you know anything?"

Gu Jize looked dejected and said, "Do you know what my father's ambition is that I have heard him talk about since I was a child? To protect the people of Zhongzhou. At first, he said that it was right for Rui to ban supernatural powers, and later he said that it was right for Yong to allow supernatural powers to coexist, but at least he wanted peace and stability. But if my father continues like this, I am afraid that he will poison thousands of lives!"

Gu Jingnian asked, "Geng Xuezhi has a good relationship with Fourth Brother?"

"Yes." Gu Jize's eyes showed respect and remembrance, and he said, "Uncle Geng is both a teacher and a friend to me. If he were still alive, he would definitely stop my father from doing these things."

"What kind of person is he?"

"upright."

Gu Jize blurted out the two words without hesitation, and then said: "Many times I doubt that human nature is evil, but Uncle Geng is the one who makes me firmly believe in justice as soon as I see him."

Gu Jingnian understood without any further words.

Because he has similar companions around him, such as Pei Nian.

As for Gu Jize, perhaps he could be trusted. Gu Jingnian decided to take a gamble.

"What is Fourth Brother going to do now?"

"I..." Gu Jize just opened his mouth, and soon became conflicted again.

The morality in his heart did not allow him to support Gu Beiming's approach, and his filial piety prevented him from watching his father die.

Gu Jingnian was different. Since he spoke, he already had an idea in his mind. He waited for half an incense stick of time, and only spoke when he saw that Gu Jize had not made up his mind.

"How about you listen to my idea, Brother?"

"Okay, you say."

Gu Jingnian said, "No matter what, my father has raised me, and I should repay him. He is injured now, and he said he needs a phoenix as medicine. I can't find a phoenix, but I can give him medicine."

"What do you mean?"

"With my blood, I will repay him for giving birth to me." Gu Jingnian said.

He hadn't said the next sentence yet.

After this incident, he and Gu Beiming owed nothing to each other.

Gu Jize was very surprised when he heard this, but then he thought that this might be the only solution that would satisfy both parties, so he asked, "Is it okay?"

"I also have Phoenix Heart Blood in me. As long as father is willing, I can save his life. I believe the alchemists around him will be able to do it. Unless he requires stronger abilities."

Gu Jize asked: "If so, will you die?"

"I may not die." Gu Jingnian said, "If I really die, I have a favor to ask of you, Fourth Brother."

He did not intend to die, but he had to prepare for the worst.

Gu Jize didn't want to kill Gu Jingnian to save Gu Beiming, but he had no other choice. He felt deeply distressed and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Fourth brother, promise me first that you will do it no matter what."

"If you don't tell me what it is, what if it is something that is against the will of heaven and earth?"

"No." Gu Jingnian said: "The reason why I am willing to sacrifice my life is because this is something extremely important to me."

"Well!"

Gu Jize was straightforward. He raised his hand and swore, "I will go through fire and water to complete the task you entrusted to me. If I disobey you, I will be struck by lightning and my bones will be crushed to ashes."

"I swear on the lives of all the Gu family members in Jusai City." Gu Jingnian said.

Gu Jize's face changed, and he swore again: "Okay, I swear on the lives of all the Gu family members in Jusai City that I will do my best... Tell me, what are you going to do?"

Gu Jingnian said, "Father needs my blood. I will exchange blood with him. After the exchange, you can take him back to Rui Country while he is weak and exchange him with Rui Ting for the fourth sister and her daughter."

"What did you say? How is this different from killing my father?"

"Rui Ting will not kill my father, otherwise he would have ordered someone to do it long ago." Gu Jingnian said, "I just said that my father's defection to Yong State was Rui Ting's plan, and his subsequent unauthorized actions can still be explained."

"So, you are a spy sent by Ruiting?"

"That's it."

"you!"

Too much information for Gu Jize to react all at once. He paced back and forth, muttering, "What on earth are you thinking about?"

Gu Jingnian said: "I can't control too many things. Doing this may help save my sister and prevent Yongguo from going down the path of suffering due to alchemy."

Gu Jize thought about it and understood.

Bringing Gu Beiming back to Rui Country might not kill him, but at least the plan to guide Yin Yu and make him obsessed with alchemy would be destroyed, and the two countries would return to their previous situation.

This result is not good, but it is the best they can do.

Gu Jingnian thought a little more.

Now, Yin Yuhe has agreed to cooperate with Gu Beiming, which may be detrimental to Yingyao, and even Yin Jinggeng is in danger. Then, bring Gu Beiming back to Ruiguo. Yin Yuhe will not be a match for Yin Jinggeng, which is also a kind of protection for Yingyao.

The two reached a general consensus.

This time, the brothers really are of one mind.

"What about it?"

"We need the military power in Fourth Brother's hands." Gu Jingnian said, "Wait for the refiner to start exchanging blood between me and my father, Fourth Brother will control Jusai City and all the troops, and we will capture my father."

"This is a mutiny."

"This is saving my father. It is not only about saving his life, but also about making him stop and turn back."

Finally, Gu Jingnian said, "Today, I learned about what my father did. I thought I would be very disappointed, but in the end, I felt relieved. I am glad to know the truth and have a chance to clear the matter with him. Please help me, Fourth Brother."

"Are we even now?" Gu Jize was sad when he heard this, and murmured, "I hope that after this incident, our family can let go of our obsessions and live in harmony."

(End of this chapter)