A Man in the Snow: Starting with a Sword Challenge to the Northern Liang Prince's Palace

Jiangnan Road.

Ye Yun, who had helped Zhao Kai ascend the throne, did not remain idle. Diligent cultivation could not help him improve his realm. Heading east from Tai'an City, the direction was the East Sea Martial Emperor City.

However, during the journey, I heard many things about Hong Xixiang.

Hong Xixiang went down to the south of the Yangtze River. For the sake of that red dress, he forcibly took away Xu Zhihu, who was staying at the Lu family. The two of them rode cranes to travel the world.

"Are you going to fight King Xianzhi?"

Nangong Pushe, who was sitting in the carriage with Ye Yun, brought up the matter himself.

"Yes, if possible, killing him is fine too."

Ye Yun said it casually.

If he defeats the second-best player in the world, does that make him the best?

Are you confident?

Nangong Pu She did not want Ye Yun to die like this.

"We'll only know after we fight, but before that, we need to meet someone who will be indispensable for my future conquest of the world."

Ye Yun was heading east and happened to be passing through this Jiangnan Road.

Jiangnan is good, and the scenery is old.

This is where the most literary figures and scholars gather.

"You must kill Xu Zhihu, the most beautiful woman of Beiliang."

Nangong Pushe knew that Ye Yun had a deep-seated grudge against the Xu family, so this was the only thing he could think of.

Ye Yun shook his head: "Kill her? I don't need to lift a finger."

To kill Xu Zhihu, one must fight Hong Xixiang, who is not yet at his peak.

Wait until he recovers to the Three Saints Realm.

Let's fight again.

"Speaking of which, Xu Zhihu has a bad reputation. He is ridiculed as a 'two-legged incense burner' because of his family."

For the sake of Beiliang, she married into the Lu family, a prestigious and scholarly family in Jiangnan with influence in both literary and official circles.

Unfortunately, this is one of the reasons I look down on Xu Xiao. He can roam the martial world on horseback, so why doesn't he dare to directly tread this Jiangnan Road?

Human nature is inherently evil, and the literati of the world are not limited to those from Jiangnan. If it were me, I would kill anyone who disagrees.

Even if the cultural tradition eventually declines, there will always be those who submit; history is the autobiography written by the victors.

Ye Yun said calmly.

This is the shackle imposed by powerful clans. Just think of Zhang Julu, who was still planning for poor scholars even on his deathbed.

Nangong Pu She didn't understand politics, but he could sense that Ye Yun was very murderous. However, for some reason, he felt a strange sense of security when he was by Ye Yun's side.

Seeing that Nangong Pushe remained silent, Ye Yun knew that she disliked these roundabout ways of speaking.

Ye Yun took out a jade pendant from his bosom: "This is a jade pendant given to me by my teacher. If you don't want to follow me, you can go directly to the Moral Forest of the Shangyin Academy. It has the richest collection of books in the world, including martial arts manuals, military strategies, and so on."

"No, I want to see just how strong Wang Xianzhi really is. You've truly lost. Perhaps my blade can still save your life. However, I'll go back and study afterwards."

Nangong Puye generously accepted the jade pendant and put it directly into his pocket. Feeling the warmth of the jade pendant, he felt a strange sensation in his heart.

"Alright! Let's go take a look at the literary figures."

Ye Yun was dressed as a Confucian scholar, and he did have the appearance of a literary figure. He also had a strong sense of righteousness about him. In the end, he was a scholar who studied the Spring and Autumn Annals.

The only strange thing was that he was accompanied by a fully armored, sword-carrying puppet, making it a rather peculiar combination.

As for Nangong Pushe, she did not come along.

To put it bluntly, I just don't like this group of intellectuals.

At this moment, Baoguo Temple was bustling with noise, which allowed Ye Yun to happen to arrive at the debate on kingship and hegemony.

Ye Yun did not go in directly, but instead searched for something outside.

Suddenly a voice rang in my ears: "Junior brother, are you looking for me?"

Following the sound transmission, Ye Yun glanced sideways and saw an old man standing in a pavilion not far away. He had a simple and unadorned appearance and looked more like a groom.

Ye Yun frowned. This person possessed a great deal of Confucian aura, which gave Ye Yun a sense of familiarity.

This feeling was something only Zhang Fuyao had ever experienced.

He possessed such profound Confucian aura that he was also known as "Junior Brother".

Could it be Huang Longshi, one of the three great villains of the Spring and Autumn Period?

The "King of Verbal Combat" in the Snow.

Between breaths.

Ye Yun was already sitting in front of the old man.

The old man poured Ye Yun a cup of tea: "I heard you like this Da Hong Pao tea, so I found some for you."

"Junior brother, have some tea."

Although Ye Yun didn't know why Huang Longshi had taken the initiative to seek him out, was he not afraid of death?

"That's right, it's truly authentic, but I wouldn't dare be your junior brother."

Ye Yun took a sip of tea and said calmly.

He had a gut feeling that if he made a move, the old devil might be able to escape.

"Haha, although I haven't become a direct disciple of the master, I am still a nominal disciple. You should call me senior brother."

Huang Longshi's eyes were full of wisdom, which, combined with his shameless demeanor, suited him perfectly.

"I dare not claim that it was Huang Sanjia who, with a single word, disrupted the Spring and Autumn Annals, which led to the current state of the world. Moreover, with the power of one person, he dispersed the fortune of the imperial court into the martial world, creating countless immortals on land."

The first sage of Confucianism has already returned the Confucian legacy of eight hundred years. If you don't hide it well, go up to heaven and see for yourself.

Ye Yun spoke without any hesitation about the glorious deeds of this Spring and Autumn Period devil.

"Hahaha, as expected, you know some different things, just like me. The teacher has chosen you as the chosen one. If I dare to ascend, my junior brother will probably kill me with a single sword."

Huang Longshi laughed loudly.

As expected of "Master of Calculation".

"Aren't you afraid I'll kill you right now?"

"Junior brother, if you wanted to fight, you would have already drawn your sword. I have lived for many years. I may not be able to beat you in a fight, but I am first-rate at escaping."

Huang Longshi seemed to have calculated that Ye Yun would not fight him.

"Tell me! What do you want?"

"Neither you nor I belong to the characters in this book. You help me ascend to heaven and I will unify the world for you. Whatever you desire will be within your grasp."

Junior brother, our collaboration is a win-win situation. I see hope in you for things we couldn't achieve in previous years.

Sure enough, Huang Longshi knew he didn't belong here.

Ye Yun replied, "If I told you that I am not a reader, but a writer, and that I know your future, what would you do?"

Huang Longshi, who had been calm and collected, tightened his grip on his teacup upon hearing this.

How is that possible?

"Who exactly are you?"

Huang Longshi finally had this question in mind.

"It doesn't matter. What matters is that you, who think you're in control of everything, am not in your control. Even if you don't help me, this world is still mine."

"If you're not satisfied, how about we make a bet? You go help Xu Fengnian, or the Li Yang royal family, and you can try to see how long it takes me to destroy them."

Ye Yun put down his teacup and prepared to get up and leave.

He didn't spare Huang Longshi not because he was afraid he couldn't kill him, but because he wanted to completely subdue this group of so-called strategists.

"Wait, junior brother!"

Huang Longshi stood up and said.

"Is there anything else?"

Ye Yun asked.

"I stirred up the Spring and Autumn Period, allowing Li Yang to unify the Central Plains and causing the nine states of the Spring and Autumn Period to fight each other. My purpose was to destroy most of the powerful clans and give more people from humble backgrounds the opportunity to enter the court and become officials."

Junior brother, your choice is no different; I can help you.

As Huang Longshi spoke, his gaze fell on a poor scholar holding a book.

Ye Yun followed the gaze and saw the person he was looking for. He smiled and said:

"Senior brother, you know, the Confucian sages had such different vision, choosing people like us as their disciples."

The two exchanged a glance and smiled at each other.

This phrase, "senior brother," acknowledges the bond between the two.