Starting as a God-Emperor by Intercepting Destiny

Chapter 101 Talking about Heroes, Who is the Hero? (Third update today, please subscribe)

Luo Xianyin is the top courtesan of Xianyin Pavilion, and she is more educated than the average young lady from a wealthy family.

Only in this way can one enrich their soul and reap the greatest benefits.

People always prefer a beautiful appearance to an interesting soul.

But with a good-looking appearance and an interesting soul, one can easily deceive young heroes from all over the world and extract a hundredfold profit.

Luo Xianyin understood this principle and studied more diligently than anyone else.

Even in the virtuous and talented Xianyin Pavilion, she quickly earned the title of Xianyin.

Therefore, Pan Hongxiao posed a heroic question. Although Luo Xianyin was stunned for a moment, she quickly replied: "The Huainanzi says: 'One who is wiser than ten thousand people is called a hero, one who is wiser than a thousand people is called a genius, one who is wiser than a hundred people is called a hero, and one who is wiser than ten people is called an outstanding person.'"

"Furthermore, the Book of Characters says: 'Therefore, those who are intelligent and outstanding are called heroes, and those who are courageous and strong are called heroes.'"

"The hero that Lord Pan asked about is someone who is above ten thousand men and possesses extraordinary courage."

The word "hero" can be broken down into two characters: "英" (heroic) and "雄" (heroic).

Ying represents outstanding talent and exceptional ability.

The character "雄" represents courage and exceptional bravery.

Taken together, their abilities and courage far surpass those of the average person, making them worthy of being called heroes.

This is the earliest definition of a hero.

Luo Xianyin reads a wide variety of books, so she can naturally answer this question.

Very standard.

Pan Hongxiao smiled: "What you say is true. In Miss Luo's eyes, who can be considered a hero?"

Luo Xianyin subconsciously replied, "In the current martial arts world, those who can enter the Hidden Dragon List, the Prodigy List, the Grandmaster List, and the Heavenly List are all outstanding individuals, and can all be called talents and heroes."

"If one also has some great achievements, then one can be called a hero."

Luo Xianyin was originally just entertaining distinguished guests, but she had always associated with talented people from all over the world and was quite interested in this topic.

Pan Hongxiao smiled faintly: "Does Miss Luo have someone in mind?"

"In the martial arts world of the Great Yong Dynasty, who can be called a hero?"

Luo Xianyin pondered for a moment and quickly replied, "Du Zangfeng, the young commander of Xuanwu Army, was once ranked tenth on the list of geniuses. He entered the Grandmaster realm before he was even thirty years old, and his Azure Dragon Blade Technique amazed the world."

"He once defeated thirty-six young heroes in a row at the Jiangnan Martial Arts Tournament, looking down upon the Jiangnan martial arts world. Can he be considered a hero?"

Pan Hongxiao smiled upon hearing this: "The young marshal of Xuanwu Army is outwardly lenient but inwardly suspicious. He thinks too highly of himself and is prone to extremes. He cannot be a hero."

Lord Pan!

Luo Xianyin felt her breathing become somewhat rapid, and then she remembered that Pan Hongxiao was a member of the Yuwen family, and it was common for her to be at odds with the Xuanwu Army.

Pan Hongxiao's willingness to deny Du Zangfeng also stimulated Luo Xianyin.

Her mention of Du Zangfeng is a clear dividing line.

The top experts on the Heavenly Ranking and Grandmaster Ranking are all veterans, more like senior figures than heroes.

When people talk about heroes in the martial arts world, they naturally refer to young heroes.

Therefore, Luo Xianyin chose a former number ten on the list of prodigies as her starting point.

Unexpectedly, it was denied.

She couldn't help but ask, "The Prince of Zhenbei, Murong Bai, is known as the Butcher of Men and was once ranked fifth on the list of prodigies."

"In the Battle of Qingsha Pass, he assisted the Eldest Princess in defeating the Xuanjia Army, slaughtering all the prisoners of the Great Xuan, and building a mound of corpses, which shocked the Great Xuan. Can he be considered a hero?"

Pan Hongxiao replied, "The Prince of Zhenbei's heir is too bloodthirsty, takes killing as his specialty, and regards all living beings as pigs and dogs. He is not worthy of being called a hero."

Luo Xianyin continued, "The Buddhist disciple of Longhua Temple, Zen Master Jingnian, ranked thirteenth on the list of prodigies, possesses a compassionate heart. He once held a Dharma assembly to raise 100,000 shi of grain for the famine in Jianzhou and personally transported it to the disaster area. Can he be considered a hero?"

Pan Hongxiao then added with goodwill: "Master Jingnian has done many good deeds, which, although they are for the sake of incense offerings and vows, also make him a high-ranking Buddhist monk and a person of great virtue."

"However, he is a Buddhist monk who practices asceticism, so he cannot be considered a hero."

Luo Xianyin was indignant. She came up with an idea: "That Fourth Young Master Yuwen was once a playboy in Xiliang. Later, he turned over a new leaf, resumed his martial arts training, and achieved great success in three years. He fought against the beastmen, killed the beast king, and captured many beastmen. His fame shook the Northwest, and the people of Xiliang praised him highly."

"Could he be a hero?"

Upon hearing this, Pan Hongxiao sneered: "He has only achieved some success by relying on his father's legacy. In the end, he is just bullying the weak and a petty person who has gotten his way."

"They are not even as good as Du Zangfeng or Murong Bai."

"How can one become a hero?"

As soon as Pan Hongxiao finished speaking, Luo Xianyin fell silent, too frightened to speak.

From the next private room, there seemed to be some movement, and soon a voice came: "Madam Pan, my young master has been extremely kind to you."

Why tarnish his reputation like this?

"If you do not tell the truth, do not blame me for being rude!"

Grandmaster Hua Feifei issued a warning.

Although they were cooperating in Sichuan, they never expected the other party to be so stubborn.

For three years, they have never yielded.

Pan Hongxiao simply smiled: "The Yuwen family helped me find out about my background, but only for their own benefit."

"My gratitude for this truth does not represent my past actions."

"Do you think I'm such an easily fooled woman?"

"Does Young Master Yuwen need me to recount all his great achievements?"

"ridiculous!"

"As for fighting against the beastmen, it's as if he single-handedly established the Xiliang Army."

"If we disregard his status as the son of the Grand Tutor, what else does he have?"

Once a rapist, always a rapist.

Pan Hongxiao was extremely strict with people and would not be misled by later events.

Even though Yuwen Yi's plan was ingenious enough, it couldn't withstand the constant stream of bad news.

Zhao Jing's actions in Yujing, especially his publicizing of Yuwen Yi's scandals, are spreading rapidly throughout the country.

Rumors are flying everywhere.

Zhao Jing's move was truly vicious.

Yuwen Yi's hard-earned reputation over the past three years has been ruined in an instant.

Pan Hongxiao was initially grateful, but these rumors overwhelmed her and instantly brought back memories of the past.

The moment I think back to the past, any goodwill I felt vanishes.

But Hua Feifei from next door couldn't stand it: "Shut up!"

"You're nothing but—"

So what if my young master has a history of prostitution and kills a few women like that?

A true man doesn't concern himself with trifles.

Before he could finish speaking, Hua Weimian covered his mouth.

Idiot, calm down.

The young master sent us to use Pan Hongxiao to take over the land of Bashu.

Pan Hongxiao is currently only harboring some resentment. After she vents her anger and witnesses her husband's downfall, she will naturally gradually come to accept the young master.

Our goal is to help the young master win over Madam Pan, not to cause trouble.

The one with a bad temper is Hua Feifei, while the one with a deep mind is Hua Weimian.

Two people, one older and one younger.

The eldest is Hua Weimian, and even Yuwen Yi has to respectfully address her as Aunt Hua.

Aunt Hua was a subordinate of Grand Tutor Yuwen and also his admirer. She never married, only wanting to follow in the footsteps of the Grand Tutor.

The younger one is Hua Feifei, who is being groomed by Hua Weimian to be the successor of the Yuwen family in the future.

If the Yuwen family gains control of the country, they will take charge of female officials and serve the royal family.

Both master and disciple were grandmasters and possessed secret methods that allowed them to avoid direct divination.

The Grand Tutor's Mansion possesses the ability of "unpredictable fate," which can not only obscure the perception of the royal family and the investigation of the Imperial Observatory, but also conceal events to a certain extent.

The arrival of three grandmasters in Shu would normally have immediately alerted the Heavenly Demon Sect and General Shi.

But as long as they are careful and do not overuse their martial arts to cause any disturbance, they can remain silent.

In the past three years, the Grand Tutor's Mansion has accomplished countless tasks by utilizing this characteristic.

Yuwen Yi secretly entered Shu and dug up the treasure without anyone knowing, which has the effect of unpredictable fate.

Of course, the main forces of the capricious nature of fate were suppressing the national fortune of Dayong and the counterattack of the royal family.

Unless the Yuwen family chooses to usurp the throne, their family will not have a destined dragon in the future and will often make mistakes under the influence of the nation's fate, ultimately leading to their failure.

When the fate of the Great Yong Dynasty is suppressed, most rebels will simply perish.

Even powerful figures like An Lushan ultimately met their demise.

The Yuwen family focused their limited resources on the people they trusted most.

Even when Zhao Jing used the Heavenly Fate Bone on Hua Weimian and Hua Feifei, it had no effect.

This is the Yuwen family's trump card.

They hid in the Fairy Music Pavilion, constantly gathering the latest intelligence, waiting for changes to occur within the Tang Sect.

Other guards and innate masters from the Yuwen family also gradually arrived in Yucheng with the caravan.

They lay in wait in the city, awaiting orders.

Originally, Hua Weimian and Hua Feifei were analyzing intelligence.

Unexpectedly, Pan Hongxiao had the leisure to comment on the heroes of the world, which immediately angered Hua Feifei.

Hua Feifei is the iron rod of the Yuwen family.

She originally disliked Yuwen Yi, believing that he was unworthy of being the son of the Grand Tutor and had tarnished the Grand Tutor's reputation.

But in the past three years, Yuwen Yi has undergone a complete transformation and become the heir to the Grand Tutor's mansion.

Even Hua Feifei changed her opinion and gradually developed a liking for her. How could she tolerate Pan Hongxiao's rampant slander?

Do you know how hard my son works?

Even if he committed rape, he was still a victim.

Their reputation has been damaged.

If that woman hadn't seduced him, would my young master have done such a thing?

Although Hua Feifei is a martial arts genius, she went too far in protecting the young master.

To prevent Hua Feifei from escalating the conflict, Hua Weimian simply said, "Madam Pan, those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles."

"It seems to me that you do not understand this principle."

Whether my young master is a hero or not is none of your business to discuss.

Hua Weimian wanted to end the argument, but Hua Feifei remained indignant.

She gave him a look, indicating that she wouldn't do anything reckless.

Hua Weimian then released her hands, and Hua Feifei said somewhat angrily, "Since you say my young master isn't a hero, then who is!"

It can't be your husband; does he even deserve it?

Pan Hongxiao was trained by the Heavenly Demon Sect, and her main characteristic is that she is not afraid of death.

She only cooperated because she wanted revenge.

When Hua Feifei asked her, she refused to answer.

Why should I tell you?

Back in the brothel, she dared to raise her wine glass and splash it on Du Zangfeng's face.

Now they dare to do anything.

you!

The entire Qingxian Residence fell silent, but Luo Xianyin quickly tried to smooth things over: "What people say in the world is not to be believed. There may be some misunderstanding about Young Master Yuwen's matter."

"However, since Lord Pan has brought up heroes, he must have his own thoughts."

"We are all ears."

Upon hearing this, Pan Hongxiao said, "A hero is an extraordinary person who does extraordinary things and achieves extraordinary feats."

"Though there be thousands, I will go."

Pan Hongxiao recalled Lin Jiaotou's act of standing up for her and Shen Changsheng's heroic act of assassinating the Grand Tutor's son.

Even if some of them are down on their luck or have failed, their status as heroes remains unchanged.

Pan Hongxiao concluded loudly, "Now, His Highness the Imperial Grandson, with his mortal body, has gone against the current to return to the Jade Capital and fight against powerful enemies; he can be called a hero!"

Pan Hongxiao's criteria for recognizing heroes was never based on the strength of their martial arts.

Otherwise, everyone on the Prodigy Ranking and the Hidden Dragon Ranking would be a hero.

The heroes she admires must be those who stand against the strong with the weak, resist tyranny, and possess extraordinary courage.

"Well said!"

A deep, resonant voice suddenly rang out from Qingxian Residence.

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