Ask Wudang Chapter 204

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Guo Jing said, “This is not pessimism, but a proactive measure to avoid being too late when things come to a head.”

Ye Qingfeng said, “Alright, since Brother Guo has said so, I’ll give you a reassurance. If Xiangyang City truly cannot be defended this time, I will definitely preserve a bloodline for your Guo family.”

Upon hearing this, Guo Jing immediately raised a cup of wine, solemnly offered it, and said, “Brother Ye, we have known each other for many years. Guo will not speak of gratitude; it is all in this cup of wine. Guo will drink first as a sign of respect.”

After speaking, he raised the cup and drained it.

“Cheers!”

Ye Qingfeng did not stand on ceremony either, raised his cup, and drained it.

Guo Jing’s words were undoubtedly entrusting his orphans.

Moreover, his words also revealed a message: he and Huang Rong were prepared to fight to the death in Xiangyang City.

After hearing these words, Guo Fu, Guo Xiang, and Guo Polu immediately fell silent; they clearly understood the meaning behind the words.

Guo Fu immediately said, “Father, why do you speak such words? This Xiangyang is not our Guo family’s Xiangyang, and this Great Song is not our Guo family’s Great Song. If we cannot defend it, we should simply withdraw. As long as the green hills remain…”

“Silence!”

Before she could finish her sentence, Guo Jing interrupted, “You are my Guo Jing’s daughter, how can you speak such cowardly words? What do we martial artists learn martial arts for? It is to protect our homes and defend our country. If everyone thought like you, then what would be the meaning of my mother, me, and the countless heroes and chivalrous people in the martial arts world defending Xiangyang for so many years? If Xiangyang City cannot be defended, we must indeed withdraw. Only by preserving our vital forces can we overthrow the Mongolian Tatars in the future. However, everyone else can withdraw, but I, Guo Jing, cannot. If I, the martial arts alliance leader, withdraw, who will have the courage to continue resisting the enemy in the future?”

Upon hearing these words, Guo Fu immediately fell silent. She neither dared to refute nor had any reason to refute.

Huang Rong said at the opportune moment, “Alright, Jing-gege, don’t blame Fu’er anymore. Tonight’s banquet is to welcome Brother Ye. To avoid spoiling the mood, let’s not talk about other things.”

Guo Jing nodded and immediately stopped lecturing Guo Fu.

Ye Qingfeng also seized the opportunity to change the subject, talking about the matters of Grandmaster Yideng, Zhou Botong, and Ying Gu.

After listening, Guo Jing and his wife were once again filled with emotion.

It was not until dusk that the banquet concluded, and everyone dispersed.

Nothing to say for the night; let’s move on.

A few days later, news came from the Beggars’ Sect disciples that Dali had been captured by the Mongols.

At that time, the ruler of the Dali Kingdom was Grandmaster Yideng’s great-grandson, named Duan Xingzhi, who was ten years old and had only been on the throne for two years. After the Dali Kingdom was captured, Duan Xingzhi was rescued by Wu Santong, Zhu Ziliu, Diancang Yuyin, and others. Upon learning this news, the atmosphere in Xiangyang City became increasingly tense. Guo Jing fully deployed military affairs, actively mobilized troops and generals, and arranged formations. Huang Rong, on the other hand, issued the Green Bamboo Token, summoning Beggars’ Sect disciples from all over the country to Xiangyang to handle matters related to the Heroes’ Convention.

When heroes from all walks of life gathered in Xiangyang, the Mongolian northern army also approached.

The Heroes’ Convention was scheduled to begin on October 10th and last for ten days.

This day was October 13th, only two days before the convention. Heroes from all directions, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, flocked to Xiangyang. A group of Dali loyalists arrived, led by the four masters of fishing, woodcutting, farming, and scholarship.

Next were the elders of the Beggars’ Sect, and their tens of thousands of elite disciples.

The Quanzhen Sect also had representatives, led by Li Zhichang, the new sect leader of the Quanzhen Sect.

In addition, countless well-known martial artists from the pugilistic world were present.

For a time, Xiangyang City was filled with masters, and wise men gathered.

Many senior heroes, who rarely appeared in the pugilistic world, knew that this Heroes’ Convention was related to the fate of the world and was no ordinary event. They also admired Guo Jing’s prestige, and nine out of ten who received the Heroes’ Invitation rushed to attend.

Therefore, even though the convention had not yet begun, its grandeur far surpassed the Grand Victory Pass Heroes’ Convention of yesteryear.

On the evening of October 13th, Guo Jing held a private family banquet at his residence, inviting dozens of close friends for a reunion.

After three rounds of drinks, a seven-pouch disciple of the Beggars’ Sect suddenly ran into the hall and frantically said, “Great Hero Guo, something terrible has happened.”

Guo Jing suddenly stood up, his expression solemn, and asked, “What happened? Speak slowly.”

The Beggars’ Sect disciple said, “This afternoon, Chief Lu took two seven-pouch disciples to patrol the southern city as usual. Unexpectedly, they had not returned even after Shen time. We were worried, so we sent out groups to search. To our shock, we found that Chief Lu had been murdered.”

“What did you say?”

Upon hearing this, Guo Jing’s face trembled, and his aura suddenly erupted, forcing the Beggars’ Sect disciple to retreat repeatedly.

Not just Guo Jing, everyone else who heard this news was shocked and couldn’t believe it.

Huang Rong, with tears in her eyes, asked, “Do you know who killed Chief Lu?”

The Beggars’ Sect disciple said, “When we found Chief Lu’s body, the two accompanying brothers had not yet died. According to them, the murderer was a lama named Zaxi Duoji, who claimed to be a disciple of the Living Buddha Basiba.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingfeng’s face suddenly changed, and he said in a deep voice, “It’s that Basiba again.”

Guo Jing and Huang Rong had both heard Ye Qingfeng mention Qiu Qianren’s cause of death and knew that this Basiba’s martial arts were extremely formidable, having reached an unfathomable level. At this moment, hearing this news, they couldn’t help but feel a little worried.

Zhu Ziliu and others did not know who Basiba was, so they were filled with indignation mixed with a hint of curiosity.

Huang Rong said with worry, “The Mongolian army has not yet begun to attack the city, and Basiba is already stirring up trouble. This is disturbing our morale. However, according to Brother Ye, this person’s martial arts have reached an unpredictable realm. This time, I’m afraid we…”

Ye Qingfeng said at the opportune moment, “Madam Guo, you need not worry. Although that Basiba is formidable, I have some confidence. If he really comes, leave him to me. You just defend the city according to Brother Guo’s plan.”

As he was speaking, six Beggars’ Sect disciples had already carried Lu Youjiao’s body into the hall.

“Uncle Lu……don’t die……”

Guo Xiang and Lu Youjiao had an unbreakable bond, a friendship that transcended age. Earlier, when she heard the news of Lu Youjiao’s death, her subconscious reaction was disbelief. Now, seeing Lu Youjiao’s body, she could no longer hold back and immediately rushed forward.

“Xiang’er, don’t be reckless.”

Huang Rong, fearing that the enemy might have poisoned Lu Youjiao’s body, quickly pulled her daughter back.

Guo Xiang cried with tears streaming down her face in her mother’s arms: “, Father, Mother, Master, you must avenge Uncle Lu.”

Huang Rong, with tears in her eyes, comforted her, “Don’t worry, Xiang’er, your Uncle Lu will not die in vain.”

Ye Qingfeng squatted down and carefully examined Lu Youjiao’s body. Indeed, he had died from a martial art of the Esoteric Buddhism. Moreover, this person’s martial arts were quite formidable; even if they couldn’t compare to the Five Greats of the Central Plains, they could still rival Huang Rong.

Guo Jing and Huang Rong also stepped forward to examine it, both secretly frowning.

Afterward, Huang Rong gave the order to send out a portion of the Beggars’ Sect disciples to search for unfamiliar faces around Xiangyang. At the same time, Guo Jing also ordered the entire city to enter a state of strict defense, ensuring that no opportunity was left for the enemy.

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