Chapter 55 Chapter 3 The Way of Nature

Yan Fei followed Xie Xuan and Liu Yu to the east of the city, his mind was full of thoughts.Xie Xuan is right, he is fighting a battle that will never be won.And everything is for the family, and Xie An's opinion is the supreme authority in Xie Xuan's heart.Even if he, Xie Xuan, had completely different ideas, he would still follow Xie An's instructions in the end. But Xie Xuan is Xie Xuan after all, and he must be beautiful and radiant in defeat.But in fact, if the family's entanglement is aside, no one in the south, including Huan Xuan, is his opponent.Moreover, because of the results of the battle of Feishui, Xie Xuan was pushed to the position of almost a god in the hearts of the people, and the support of the people is the main reason that determines who wins and who loses.

Xie Xuan smiled and said: Why does Brother Yan keep looking at me? Yan Fei sighed: I finally understand!Why was Xuanshuai able to defeat Fu Jian's million-strong army on the banks of Feishui with 80,000 people? Xie Xuan laughed dumbly and said: I finally understand why Second Uncle thinks highly of you so much. Liu Yu was excited. Xie Xuan and Yan Fei seemed to be talking to each other on the surface, but in fact, at least in terms of intelligence, they felt like rivals and acquaintances. Liu Yu understood that Yan Fei had grasped the intention of Xie Xuan's trip. Xie Xuan wanted to use this to declare that the Xie family would not allow others to invade and insult him. He also clearly showed that with Xie Xuan's strength, he could kill whoever he wanted in Jiankang , even Sima Daozi and Wang Guobao are no exception.And no one could do anything to him, including Emperor Sima Yao.

Under such circumstances, as long as Xie Xuan is alive one day, who would dare to touch the Xie family?Liu Yu asked himself if he was Sima Yao or Sima Daozi, he had to try his best to protect Xie's family to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings, otherwise it would be a terrible consequence of Beifu sending troops south to attack Jiankang. Xie Xuan is an invincible commander. He sees through the weaknesses of Sima Yao brothers and prescribes the right medicine. With a thunderous force, he deters Jiankang and retaliates for the challenges Xie's family has suffered. Yan Fei thought further than Liu Yu who was in the game. Although Xie Xuan accepted Xie An's instructions, he did not rebel against Jin.In fact, he is making a long-term arrangement to pick out capable soldiers from the Beifu generals as successors.Since he couldn't ask Xie's family for advice, he had to ask outsiders, and Liu Yu was the one whom Xie Xuan took a fancy to.

Liu Yuhui is Xie Xuan's very powerful chess piece, his intelligence and martial arts are unquestionable, the best thing is that when everyone focuses on Xie Xuan's two confidant generals, Liu Laozhi and He Qian, Liu Yu is slowly falling in love with others. With a sense of perception, he became a new star among the generals of the Northern Mansion.Yan Fei sincerely admires such a far-sighted strategy. The three of them walked out of the side alley and cut into a main street. There was a magnificent temple on the opposite side of the street. The square in front of the temple was very lively. Dozens of hawkers set up street stalls to sell, crowded with people who took advantage of the excitement and patronized, like an open-air market.But the gate of the temple is tightly closed and cannot be opened, and everyone has no access to the gate.

Liu Yu's eyes fell on the stone plaque at the entrance of the square, and read out the three big characters carved on the plaque: Mingri Temple Yan Fei's eyes were attracted by one person, there were hundreds if not two hundred people gathered in the square in front of the temple, but he only saw this person when he glanced over. This man was tall and tall, with his hands behind his back in the crowd, and he would stop to look at the goods on sale from time to time with great interest, but he stayed for a short time, and he appeared in another crowd in a blink of an eye.Yan Fei couldn't see his face clearly, only knew that he must be as long as his chest, but his movement was slow and fast, which coincided with some kind of wonderful truth, so only relying on his footwork and demeanor, it was easy for people to feel like an unfathomable master. It was the first time Yan Feishang saw it with his own eyes.

The man moved to the other end of the square and disappeared. Xie Xuan's voice sounded in his ear: You saw him! Yan Fei looked at Xie Xuan, saw that he was looking at the place where the person disappeared like himself, nodded and said: "Who is it?" Xie Xuan showed a dignified look, and said slowly: "If I guessed correctly, this person should be the celestial master Sun En. He deliberately appeared in front of our eyes to test the depth of my Xie Xuan. Unexpectedly, Brother Yan has such good eyesight. From his subtle actions, a vigilant heart was born. Liu Yu was taken aback, and lost his voice: Sun En?

Xie Xuan said leisurely: Is it strange that Sun En is not in Jiankang?He had to come to get to know Jiankang in person, thinking that he would be prepared for rebellion in the future, because if the Sima Dynasty squeezed out my Xie family, his chance would come.I just don't like what he wants. Liu Yu frowned and said: "I'm still a little confused, Sun En dared to draw Xuan Shuai's attention to him on purpose, there must be a conspiracy, why Xuan Shuai didn't care about him?" Xie Xuan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter if Xiaoyu can understand right now."Now you take my order and rush to join Liu Canjun immediately. I want you to enter Stone City without bloodshed for me.

Liu Yu took the order talisman he handed over, smiled wryly and said, "Master Joining the Army is in command, so he may not listen to what I say." Xie Xuan stared at him for a moment, then said calmly: "Don't you understand the practice of falsely preaching imperial edicts?"Hurry up and get it done for me, or you will be dealt with by military law. Liu Yu greeted Yan Fei and took orders to go. Yan Fei had a dangerous feeling of being on the battlefield, and Xie Xuan was now fighting a different type of war that was different from confrontation on the battlefield.Who can control Jiankang?Who is the winner?And because the relationship between the parties is delicate, it is by no means just arbitrariness, it can be said to be a contest of courage and resourcefulness.

The key point is to occupy Stone City without bloodshed.As long as no blood is shed, of course the war has not yet begun. Xie Xuan smiled at Yan Fei: It's time to visit, don't tell the master to wait for a long time! Yan Fei followed him across the path of carriages and horses, walked towards the entrance of the square in front of the temple, and asked: "Did Xuan Shuai adjust his previous strategy because the gate of the other side's temple was closed and looked ready to fight a tough battle? Jiankang? Xie Xuan replied calmly: peace must be maintained by force.I rushed back from the front line this time, not to beg for mercy from the Sima Dynasty, but to show it that Jiankang's safety is only in my mind.Frankly speaking, since Sima Daozi dared to attack openly, we don't have to leave any room for it.As for whether this matter develops into the division of the country, the choice is in their hands, not mine.

The two passed through the plaque spontaneously and set foot on the square. Yan Fei wondered if Sun En would hide among a certain group of people, waiting for an opportunity to assassinate Xie Xuan?As soon as this idea came up, the ball of mud jumped immediately, the dantian was warmed, and the cold and warm blended in the body, which was indescribably beneficial. At the same time, the acuity of the eyes and ears multiplied. Although the square was crowded with people, he seemed to have taken it all However, in the chest, there is nothing missing.This moving feeling of supernatural power was something he had never experienced and experienced in his life.

Yan Fei stopped in shock. Xie Xuan looked at him, with undisguised surprise on his face, and said in astonishment: What's the matter?Do you know that the divine light in both eyes is condensed?It shows that the Qi in your body is running and ready to go. Yan Fei met Xie Xuan's gaze, and said in a daze, "It's so strange!"When I thought that there might be danger in the square, I immediately became psychic, and it seemed that nothing could hide from me. Xie Xuan smiled happily, glanced at him meaningfully, and said joyfully: Congratulations, brother Yan, for recovering his skills and winning a great victory over the past. Yan Fei said dejectedly: "It's too early for Marshal Xuan to say that, I'm afraid my ability will stop here, because I only know how to use the previous martial arts skills to fight against others, and that will cost my life." Xie Xuanxuan walked slowly towards the temple gate, and said calmly: As soon as I heard about Brother Yan's rescue of Uncle Song, I guessed that Brother Yan would have the current situation, so I specially invited Brother Yan to go with him. To put Brother Yan in a dangerous situation, so as to comprehend a rare state in the way of swordsmanship, that is the way of nature. Yan Fei said in shock: The way of nature? Xie Xuan stopped a few feet away from the gate of the temple, and said calmly: "I have a saying: people follow the earth, the earth follows the sky, the sky follows the way, and the way follows nature."The way of nature is the ultimate of all Taoism, in which heaven, earth and man are all contained.One of Lingzao's pursuers is Xiaohuo Maitreya Zhu Bugui, and the other masked swordsman is either Sima Daozi or Wang Guobao.With the scheming and martial arts of these two people, if you are not careful, how can you successfully break out of the encirclement with someone in your arms and escape back to Bird Clothes Lane safely, making the enemy's dreams come to nothing and falling into a situation of losing ground, the one who rescued you at that time It is the law of nature.With all your heart and soul to escape, the true energy in your body can do whatever you want, so that the enemy cannot touch the corner of your shirt.If you can apply the same mentality to the enemy and develop the natural way to the limit, how can there be any opponent in the world who can resist it. Yan Fei trembled again, looked towards the temple door, and suddenly pressed forward with both palms, and two strands of true energy escaped from the palms, hitting the temple door lightly. The feeling was no different from pressing the door directly, clearly Feeling that the door is bolted, and even the weight and texture of the wooden door, one by one, it is amazing. Xie Xuan said happily: Tell me the situation. Inexplicable ecstasy surged in Yan Fei's heart, giving birth to the feeling of being a human again.Although it is in the initial stage now, he has mastered the tricks of using the true energy in his body from Xie Xuan's suggestion, and if he is ready to practice another miraculous skill that is more superior and mysterious than the Sun Moon Li Tian Dafa.The frustration and disappointment after being injured by Ren Yao in Bianhuangji were swept away. Nodding his head, he said: "It's really amazing. I was just thinking about whether I could push the wooden door open, and the true energy in my body would circulate naturally, and the true energy would go straight to the palm. Without thinking about it, I would naturally raise my palm and push it towards the temple door. I found that the temple door was locked." The wooden latch cannot be pushed away, and the true energy is naturally restrained. Xie Xuan pondered for a moment, and said: With Brother Yan's current situation, it is more than enough to meet a real master, or feel that it is not enough to escape with his life. Yan Fei stared at the closed temple door, thinking about what might happen inside the door, and said in a deep voice: "What instructions does Marshal Xuan have?" Xie Xuan sighed, and said with emotion: I was forced to embark on this road of no return against the imperial court.When I saw that Uncle Song was seriously injured, I only wanted revenge in my heart, and I didn't want to turn Jiankang into a battlefield.But when I saw that my second uncle couldn't bear it because of hurting Uncle Song, I knew I had no choice.If everything goes as I wish, I will leave Jiankang with my second uncle tomorrow morning!Only by doing this can my Xie family be safe and peaceful. Yan Fei knew that Xie Xuan was playing a very dangerous game, and there was a slight mistake, and the Southern Jin Dynasty fell into a divided situation.Even if he was Xie Xuan, he wasn't even half sure.We can only hope that Xie Xuan can achieve an almost impossible goal with his incomparable art of war. Xie Xuanrou said: I am not trying to win, nor am I seeking to lose!Instead, we hope to achieve a balance and a foothold between failure and victory.Otherwise, if we just retire so quietly, my Xie family will have no place to stand in Jiankang. Yan Fei nodded and said: I understand! Xie Xuan replied calmly, and said with a smile: The enemy is now setting up their formation, and they are not afraid that I will come to seek bad luck.Sun En suddenly appeared nearby again, which is not a good omen, so after entering the temple, it will be a dangerous situation of narrow escape. After a short pause, he continued: If I can't control the situation, Brother Yan ignores me, and immediately rushes back to inform Second Uncle, he will avenge me.If you provoke me, Xie Xuan, there will definitely be consequences; but if you offend the second uncle, it is not a joke. Yan Fei frowned and said: The enemy is prepared to fight, why do we know it is a trap, but still step into it? Xie Xuan said lightly: Because only in this way can Brother Sima Yao be fearful and make concessions.Didn't I say that defeat should also be glorious? Then stride forward. Yan Fei had a strange feeling, and felt that every time Xie Xuan took a step forward, his skills would increase by one point. When he reached the door, his skills would be raised to the peak state. He didn't understand why he had such supernatural powers, so The realm of Tongxuan has surpassed the scope of ordinary martial arts. Clang! The Jiushao Dingyin sword came out of its sheath, came to Xie Xuan's hand, and slashed towards the crack of the door at an astonishing speed that was so fast that it was difficult to detect with the naked eye. The edge of the sword disappeared through the door like breaking through thin paper, followed by the sound of broken wooden bolts. The moment Jiushao Dingyin sword returned to its sheath, the latch fell to the ground. Xie Xuan pressed two palms lightly and firmly on the two temple gates, and the temple gates opened immediately, revealing the universe inside the temple gates. The people nearby were startled by the sudden change here, and retreated away in horror.It's a mess. There are many people in front of the temple gate, and for a moment it is clear how many people there are. Xie Xuan turned his head and smiled slightly at Yan Fei who was approaching him, and said: Brother Yan, please come with me and testify for my Xie family. After saying that, he laughed and walked into the temple with a leisurely demeanor. On the stone steps of the Maitreya Hall, the main hall, there were more than a hundred people standing densely, half of them were Maitreya believers in bald monk uniforms, and half were big men in warrior uniforms. There were five people at the head, all of whom were prominent in appearance, and Yan Fei knew them Only Zhu Leiyin and Zhu Bugui, the former holding a Zen stick, although his figure as fat as a Maitreya Buddha statue is eye-catching, is far less eye-catching than the young nun beside Zhu Bugui. This woman shaved off her top hair and wore a nun's robe, but she did not give people the feeling of a monk at all. She not only has a gorgeous face that is smoky and charming, but also has a seductive and seductive figure that turns all living beings upside down.She held a stag in her hand, and Zhu Leiyin's Zen staff, which weighed a hundred catties, lightened and weighed one after another, forming an interesting contrast. Zhu Bugui stood in the middle, with an indifferent expression, as if he was looking at something that had nothing to do with him. There is also a tall and heroic man on his left, with a long sword hanging from his waist, and wearing royal costumes, gorgeous and noble! The demeanor is both arrogant and confident, and Yan Fei can guess that it must be Langya King Sima Daozi without Xie Xuan mentioning it.Just seeing him appearing here, one knows that not only is things going to be difficult, but the relationship between the Xie family and the imperial court is on the verge of a blatant break. On the other side of Sima Daozi was a warrior about twenty-seven or eight years old, with a gloomy and calm demeanor, and he also used a long sword. From his posture, Yan Fei recognized him as the face-faced man who joined forces with Zhu Bugui to attack Song Beifeng, so he deduced that he was Xie An's son-in-law Wang Guobao, the most powerful vampire in Jiankang. Yan Fei followed Xie Xuan, and stopped at twenty steps away from the stone steps. Sima Daozi at the top of the steps took a step forward, pointed at Xie Xuan with his halberd and shouted sharply: "Bold Xie Xuan, how dare you go back to Beijing without authorization, neglect your duties, and kneel down and be bound immediately if you don't let me, waiting for the emperor's punishment." Xie Xuan smiled calmly, and said: I, Xie Xuan, are not the only ones who came back this time. There are also Liu Canjun and five thousand fine cavalry who are currently stationed in Stone City.Dare to ask King Langya if they should also deal with it according to your wishes. Sima Daozi and Wang Guobao's countenance changed immediately, but they knew nothing about Xie Xuan's strange soldier. Xie Xuan looked up to the sky with a long laugh, and shouted: Sima Daozi, please stop talking nonsense, fight alone, or fight together, as long as you speak. Sima Daozi stared at Xie Xuan with sharp eyes, and put his hand on the handle of the sword. Liu Yufei rode up to Zhuquehang. After receiving the order, he immediately rushed back to Wuyi Lane, notified Xie's family to be on full alert, and then took his horse out of the city. He was still circling the words Xie Xuan's false transmission of the imperial edict in his heart, and he admired it in his heart. Xie Xuan's false imperial decree means not only that he can command Liu Laozhi's troops under Xie Xuan's order, but also that he can deceive the guards of Stone City into the trap in the same way, in order to occupy Stone City without bloodshed. Since the defenders of Stone City were not psychologically prepared, and Liu Laozhi himself was not only a famous general in the dynasty, but also Xie Xuan's prestige, as long as he reported that he was returning to Beijing under the order of the emperor, he would be able to restrain the stone in one fell swoop. The guard of the city, and then calmly put the stone city under absolute control. Such acts of rebellion, if handled incorrectly, Jiankang will immediately turn into a cruel battlefield. Liu Yu's heart was full of intense emotions, and Xie Xuan in his heart had no flaws anymore, because he finally realized Xie Xuan's situation, not because he was willing to be a traitor of the Southern Jin Dynasty, but because he had unspeakable difficulties. He was even more grateful to Xie Xuan!I understand that Xie Xuan looks at him differently, hoping that if he is unfortunately caught by Xie An's words and dies young, Liu Yu can still inherit his will and unify the North and the South. He will not disappoint Xie Xuan.