Transmigrating into Murong Fu, may you have many children and much happiness.

Chapter 162 The Greatest Heroes Are Those Who Serve Their Country and Its People

The person Lu Wushuang saw at the door was none other than Li Mochou, the Mamba Fairy. Over the years, she had become Lu Wushuang's nightmare, so seeing Li Mochou for the first time truly startled her. But remembering that Murong Fu was present,

He then straightened his back tremblingly and said:

"Li Mochou, I'm not afraid of you anymore!"

Li Mochou saw that Lu Wushuang was outwardly strong but inwardly weak, and coldly said with narrowed eyes:

"Well, you are truly my good disciple. I didn't kill you before because you were young and pitiful, but I never expected that you would turn on me like this in the blink of an eye."

As expected, there are no good people in your Lu family!

As he spoke, he was about to make a move and capture Lu Wushuang.

Lu Wushuang's legs had recovered, and with Murong Fu's nourishment over the past few days, her movements were much easier. In addition, Li Mochou had only intended to teach her a lesson, so Lu Wushuang managed to evade it.

Li Mochou was astonished by Lu Wushuang's agile steps and said:

"Were you faking it before?"

No, that's impossible... I've felt your bones, they're definitely crooked...

Seeing her once aloof and superior master, Li Mochou, now astonished by her recovery from her limp, Lu Wushuang felt a surge of pride and said:

"Hmph, it was Young Master Murong who healed me."

After saying this, Lu Wushuang turned around and glanced at Murong Fu, who was walking over, feeling an overwhelming sweetness in her heart.

Li Mochou was furious at her disciple's coquettish manner, but seeing Murong Fu standing beside her, she dared not lash out. Instead, she merely snorted and said:

"How did Young Master Murong end up getting involved with a good-for-nothing disciple like me?"

"Didn't you even tell me, your master?!"

Murong Fu smiled slightly and said, "It's been a long time, but you still look as beautiful as ever."

Looking at the elegant Murong Fu before her, Li Mochou's anger subsided somewhat.

Originally, the master of the Ancient Tomb Sect saw that she had a problem with her personality, so he did not teach her the real Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, but only taught her some basic skills.

Despite this, Li Mochou was able to become the infamous Red Serpent Demoness in the martial arts world by relying on her skills and the Ice Soul Silver Needles.

Having encountered Guo Jing at Lu Family Manor, he realized the true power of a master, which intensified his desire for the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra.

But unexpectedly, the trip to the ancient tomb did not lead to anything. If it weren't for Xiaolongnu recognizing her as her senior sister and not killing her after they came out of the Dark River, she would have been dead by then.

Upon returning to Chixia Manor, she discovered that her apprentice, Lu Wushuang, had run away with her Poison Manual. She knew that her main strength in the martial world lay in the Ice Soul Silver Needles, and if outsiders found out about the antidote, her abilities would be greatly diminished.

He then traveled all over the country to find Lu Wushuang, but unexpectedly encountered Yang Guo during the journey. Yang Guo followed Murong Fu and generously gave him the secret manual of the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra.

With the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra in hand, Li Mochou was no longer in a hurry to find Lu Wushuang. Although she knew that the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra required two people to fully master, she could focus on cultivating the parts that didn't require assistance.

Improve your own abilities.

When Li Mochou returned to the martial arts world, she heard that Guo Jing and Huang Rong had held some kind of martial arts conference, so she rushed to Lu Family Village.

Thinking that Lu Wushuang might be here watching the excitement, and also thinking that Murong Fu, who gave him the "Jade Maiden Heart Sutra," was here as well.

He didn't know why, but he and his disciple Hong Lingbo rushed to Lu Family Village.

I've heard that Guo Jing and Huang Rong have both left, and the current leader of the martial arts world is none other than Murong Fu. I've also learned that he does indeed have a lame girl named Lu Wushuang by his side...

Li Mochou then lay in wait nearby for two days, until all the heroes had left, before sneaking into the manor and finding Lu Wushuang's room.

Upon hearing Murong Fu praise her again, Li Mochou said:

"Young Master Murong, I am also grateful for your kindness in gifting me the scriptures."

Murong Fu said, "Fairy, what brings you here today?"

Li Mochou said, "My good-for-nothing disciple stole my secret manual and ran away. That's why I've come."

Murong Fu turned around and glanced at Lu Wushuang, and said, "Wushuang, do you still have the manual on you?"

"Quickly return it to the Taoist priest. I'll teach you whatever you want to learn."

Lu Wushuang gave an "oh" and then turned around to obediently rummage through her bag, as she always carried that manual with her.

Seeing this scene, Li Mochou felt another surge of anger.

It wasn't anger at Lu Wushuang stealing her secret manual, but rather Murong Fu's anger at Lu Wushuang's gentleness...

She found herself feeling jealous of her apprentice.

In a short while, Murong Fu had already handed the poison manual to her.

Li Mochou reached out to catch it, but found that Murong Fu did not let go. She stared at him with some doubt, but then heard Murong Fu say:

"You are a beautiful woman, why did you become a thief?"

I am also aware that most of the people the fairy has killed over the years are because of that 'He Yuanjun':

Li Mochou suddenly snatched the manual, stuffed it into her bosom, and said sternly:

"Young Master Murong, what does my killing have to do with you?! Why mention that vile woman?"

Seeing Li Mochou's anger, Lu Wushuang instinctively hid behind Murong Fu. Knowing she had a childhood trauma related to Li Mochou, Murong Fu pulled Lu Wushuang into his arms, patted her head, and said to Li Mochou:

"Fairy, Lu Zhanyuan and He Yuanjun have been dead for many years and have turned into skeletons."

Don't you think about your future?!

Li Mochou didn't know whether she was angry because others mentioned He Yuanjun or because she saw Murong Fu embracing Lu Wushuang; in any case, all she wanted to do now was leave this place.

With a flick of his whisk, he said, "Lingbo, let's go!"

With that, she used her lightness skill to leave. Hong Lingbo glanced at Murong Fu and Lu Wushuang, and nodded to them.

Consider this a farewell. With Li Mochou present, she dared not say anything casually.

Murong Fu nodded to Hong Lingbo, then channeled his inner energy and called out to Li Mochou, "Fairy, I am going to Xiangyang today."

If you remember me, Murong Fu, you may go to Xiangyang to find me.

Then, they watched as Li Mochou and Hong Lingbo stepped over the wall and left the courtyard one after the other.

Looking at the white wall covered with footprints, Murong Fu thought of his Bamboo Wind Manor.

Well, it's only because of their reputation that ordinary people can afford to paint their walls white, lest these people trample on them and make them look dirty.

Seeing Li Mochou leave, Lu Wushuang punched Murong Fu's chest with her fist and said, "Hmph, you know I'm afraid of and hate Li Mochou, yet you still call her..."

Murong Fu knew that Li Mochou had killed Lu Wushuang's closest relatives, and indeed, she was guilty of a blood feud and deserved to die...

With a sigh, he hugged the poor girl in his arms even tighter.

Three days later, Murong Fu and Guo Jing stood atop the city walls of Fancheng, gazing at the vast, desolate Mongol army across the river.

Silence lasted for a long time.

"Master Guo, what did they say in Mongolia?"

After Murong Fu asked the question, Guo Jing sighed and said:

"Alas, Young Master Murong, the Mongols repeatedly demanded that we hand over the Golden Wheel Monk, but we fooled them each time."

The delay was initially intended, but it now appears the enemy will not wait any longer and an attack on the city is imminent.

After all, the Golden Wheel Monk is merely a talented individual, but if Xiangyang and Fancheng are breached, then our Great Song Dynasty will have no last line of defense, and the country will be on the verge of destruction..."

Murong Fu nodded and said to Guo Jing, "Fortunately, Xiangyang and Fancheng are twin strongholds, easy to defend and difficult to attack. Xiangyang is also backed by mountains and surrounded by the Han River."

Moreover, our army is skilled in defense, and there are many martial arts practitioners among them.

The enemy has absolutely no chance of breaking through in the short term.

Guo Jing had previously heard that Murong Fu was not good at military strategy and deployment, and thought that he really did not know anything about it. However, he did not expect that the other party's analysis was very logical and that he obviously had some knowledge of it. Guo Jing was overjoyed and thought that Murong Fu was really a man of both literary and military talents.

He hurriedly pulled Yang Guo and the two brothers behind him and said:

"You should all heed Young Master Murong's teachings. From now on, strive to be great heroes like him!"

Guo Jing truly treated the three children as his own, especially Yang Guo. Guo Jing felt guilty, knowing that Yang Guo had suffered so much over the years, and he felt endless love for him, wanting Yang Guo to have a good life in the future.

Knowing that Yang Guo was suffering so much, yet had not done anything wrong or become a bad person, Guo Jing was even more gratified. He hoped that Yang Guo could become a true hero to appease the spirit of his grandfather, Yang Tiexin.

Murong Fu was also seeing such a massive battle scene for the first time, and said to Guo Jing:

"Master Guo, although I believe that with us here, the Mongols will not be able to take Fancheng in the short term."

However, Mongolia has great ambitions and has achieved remarkable military exploits in recent years, making it a powerful nation.

I fear that even if he fails to break through this time, he will continue the attack for a long time. I wonder how long these passionate martial arts heroes here can hold out?

Guo Jing sighed and said:

Yes, but we have no other way out.

With a powerful enemy pressing in, the Song Dynasty is truly in grave danger.

Xiangfan was the shield of half of the Song Dynasty's territory. If this city were lost, I fear that millions of people in the Song Dynasty would become slaves of the Mongols.

The leaders and captains of various sects and gangs all understood this principle; otherwise, Guo would never have been able to achieve such a powerful and influential effect.

Over the years... I have personally witnessed the horrific massacres of other ethnic groups by the Mongols, a sight that truly makes my blood boil.

Yang Guo and Da Wu had also witnessed this scene, and they couldn't help but grit their teeth, filled with anger.

Murong Fu felt the same way. He was a person who hated trouble, but when he first came to this world, he witnessed too many bloody incidents that angered the heavens and the people in Chang'an and other places. Along the way, he couldn't help but take action to help others and killed a group of Tartar officers and nobles.

Guo Jing continued, "I grew up on that grassland since I was a child. Every day I herded livestock, rode horses, and played with my 'good brother' Tolui. I had a very happy life."

Later, my mother and seven masters taught me many principles of being a good person.

When I grew up, I also came to the Central Plains, wanting to avenge my father.

At first, I thought the people of the Central Plains were unfriendly, but later I realized that the people of the Central Plains and the people of the grasslands are actually all human beings, just with different cultures and customs. The people of the Central Plains value etiquette and loyalty, while the people of the grasslands are free and unrestrained...

At that time, the Jin Dynasty was powerful and kept attacking the Song Dynasty and the Mongols. So I returned to the grasslands and helped the Han Dynasty conquer the Jin Dynasty in the west. After I succeeded, I refused the reward and did not want to become a prince consort. I went into seclusion with Rong'er on Peach Blossom Island and lived a life of seclusion.

But who would have thought that over the years, Mongolia would become an even more terrifying force than the Jin Dynasty back then?

Look at the soldiers on the other side of the river; those are my best daimyo, Tolui, and his fourth son Kublai Khan's men.

Sigh, he should still call me uncle, but now...

When he got emotional, Guo Jing's eyes reddened.

Yang Guo, Da Wu, and Xiao Wu were also anxious when they saw Guo Jing like this.

Murong Fu patted Guo Jing on the shoulder and said:

"Expanding territory was the long-cherished wish of emperors and generals throughout history, but they were too ambitious to see the common people."

The common people simply want a peaceful life, they don't want to be killed or enslaved, they just want to live a stable life. But in this chaotic world, even such a wish is a luxury.

Brother Guo, don't be sad. We martial artists initially practice either to strengthen our bodies and avoid being bullied, or to avenge our country and serve our country. But having reached this level, we can no longer stand idly by and watch the world fall and the people suffer...

Guo Jing said, "Yes, what is the purpose of our training and martial arts?"

It is certainly my duty to uphold justice and help those in distress, but this is only the lesser form of chivalry. The reason why people in the martial arts world respectfully call me "Master Guo" is because they respect my selfless dedication to the country and its people in defending Xiangyang.

However, my abilities are limited, and I am unable to relieve the people's suffering. I am truly unworthy of the title of "hero".

Fortunately, we have the assistance of a man of great talent like Young Master Murong...

Guo'er, you are ten times smarter and wiser than me, and your future achievements will surely far surpass mine, that goes without saying.

I only hope that you will always keep in mind the eight words, "The greatest heroes are those who serve their country and its people," and that you will one day become famous throughout the world, a true hero revered by all.

After Guo Jing finished speaking, tears streamed down his face. Yang Guo was deeply moved. Seeing Guo Jing's solemn expression, even though he knew Guo Jing was his father's killer, he couldn't help but feel a deep respect. The last bit of resentment in his heart vanished, and he replied:

"Uncle Guo, I will definitely remember what you said tonight."

When the Wu brothers saw that their master was so biased towards Yang Guo, and that he was only saying these words to Yang Guo and not to them, their faces immediately showed dissatisfaction and resentment.

Murong Fu knew these two men were petty and lacked ability, so he gave each of them a sharp rap on the head and said:

"What complaints do you two have? Master Guo has taught you both these principles since you were young, and he has probably said them countless times."

But after you two mentioned it to Yang Guo once, you became jealous?!

Don't think I don't know what you two brothers are thinking.

Why not focus more on these national and personal grievances?

Li Mochou is almost at the level of a top-tier master, but how much skill have you two learned from Guo Jing?

Could it be that all that energy is spent on jealousy and rivalry?

When Murong Fu exposed their secrets, the two brothers were filled with trepidation. Although they were a bit immature, they dared not disrespect Murong Fu, who was the number one expert who could defeat Jinlun.

When Guo Jing saw that Murong Fu was reprimanding Da Wu and Xiao Wu, he didn't feel embarrassed at all. On the contrary, he was very happy. In this era, the etiquette of Heaven, Earth, Ruler, Parents, and Teacher was very strict. Such instruction clearly showed that Young Master Murong treated his disciples as his own people. Guo Jing was naturally pleased.

Following Murong Fu's lead, he recounted the story of his two good-for-nothing disciples.

The next day at noon, however, a military order arrived, announcing that the Mongol army had begun crossing the river.

The great war has begun!