The Legend of Zhu San
230: Help Xie Han
The air temperature dropped drastically, which surprised Bian Chi who noticed the situation around him. Just a few words from her husband, the atmosphere suddenly turned silent.
“Please forgive the words of Our Master, Young Master Zhu San. They didn't know if you were a Star Sword Sect Disciple as well.” The three warriors of the merchant guards came before Zhu San and knelt down to apologize.
Zhu San was stunned to see it, He did not understand why they were so frightened after he said earlier. “Alright .. This time I'm sorry. Never again vilify the Star Sword Sect behind me.”
Zhu San sat back down, the three warriors who seemed to be the chief bodyguards of the Three Merchants who had spoken, saluted after promising him.
While the faces of the three merchants earlier, initially paled at the sight of their Chief Guards, looking frightened at the figure of the handsome young man.
Upon hearing Zhu San's name, they only realized that they had offended the person who was now the talk of the Liu Empire because of his lunge in exterminating the rebellious Swordsmen of the Black Stream.
The three intended to apologize directly to Zhu San, but got a signal from the guard fig, so as not to disturb Zhu San who returned to eating his dishes.
“San Gege .. Why do they behave like that? Looks like you are so famous now in Liu.” empire Say Bian Chi through his Telepathy.
Zhu San only smiled faintly as he nodded his head, He agrees with Bian Chi about the cause of their fear of him.
The silent atmosphere continued until it changed when Zhu San and Bian Chi had walked out of the dining room. A sigh of relief rang out from all the visitors of the shop, as if a huge burden had overstretched them, had been lifted.
Zhu San and Bian Chi continued their footsteps towards the Liu Imperial Palace Complex. Until finally they arrived at the gate of the palace complex guarded by dozens of soldiers.
Again the soldiers who recognized Zhu San saluted while kneeling. This made Zhu San even more certain about Bian Chi's conjecture about her.
A soldier escorted Zhu San to the building where Xie Han served as General and Imperial Warlord Liu.
“Ah brother San! You finally came too. I've been waiting for you for a long time!” With a friendly and fraternal attitude, Xie Han greeted Zhu San with a tight hug as if two brothers who had not met for a long time.
The closeness of the two has been going on for quite a while. You could say, Xie Han was the first friend of Zhu San who had just come out of the Demon Valley.
Xie Han invited Zhu San and Bian Chi to sit down, while he gave different orders to the two guard soldiers who were at the door of the building.
“Brother San ... How Are You? I heard you two are traveling to Qing Country?” Xie Han asked enthusiastically. The three began to engage in conversation until some time later, the waiter entered and served wine.
A short time later, Liu Ling arrived and hugged Bian Chi tightly. Zhu San smiled seeing Liu Ling's ability increase.
The four of them spoke warmly, until they finally spoke seriously when Zhu San asked Liu Ling.
“Ling’er .. Are you sure you want to marry the San brothers?” Liu Ling nodded with a reddened face holding in shame.
“Well if so? Brother Han, the time has come for me to fulfill my promise to you. I will help you absorb the Yin Crystals so that your Strength increases and your body becomes much stronger. When can we start this?”
The faces of Xie Han and Liu ling became radiant with sparkling eyes hearing that. Things they've been waiting for for a long time.
Of course before that was done, Zhu San asked Bian Chi to ask Zheng An's Elders permission, Master Liu Ling. If you do not get permission, then Bian Chi cannot teach this style.
The absorption process is done after the day changes night. If there are no obstacles, then in the next two days the process will be completed.
While Elders Zheng An who had once met Zhu San and Bian Chi, was very happy to hear that his Disciple would be taught techniques that were appropriate to his pure energy type.
After two days and two nights, the process was completed. Now Xie Han felt an enormous energy within his body, several times greater than what he had before.
It's just that He now can't use some of the moves from his sect. But Zhu San promised to teach him some other great styles that were in harmony with the pure energy he had at the moment.
Zhu San still stayed for a few days in the Xie Han Residence. He taught the basics of the style derived from the Yinyang Book to Liu Ling and Xie Han, according to their respective types of energy.
Within a week, the abilities of the two of them improved much higher than before. Zhu San advised them to train themselves until they reached the stage of perfect mastery.
One night, Xie Han came to Zhu San and invited him to have a conversation at a place outside the Palace Complex. Zhu San who was a little surprised by the look on his best friend's face, obeyed his wishes.
“What's Brother Han? Why is your face like saving a heavy load?” Zhu San asked upon their arrival on a roof of an uninhabited building.
“True Brother San, that's why I invite you to talk here, I want to ask you If One day I have to stand opposite you, What should I do?”
Zhu San was shocked to hear the words of Xie Han who had just returned from a meeting in the Palace with the Emperor and the Ministers. He was silent for a moment, trying to understand Xie Han's sentence more deeply.
“As a General and Warlord of the Empire, you must carry out your duties. Or you still have two other options.”
The silent atmosphere lasted for quite a long time until it was ended by Zhu San's words which made Xie Han frown. Zhu San then continued his explanation.
“The choice is that you leave and quit your post and prepare to bear the consequences of being judged as a traitor of the country. I don't want that to happen to you. You should still stand where you are now and ... “ Sentence Zhu San came to a halt for a moment, making Xie Han curious.
“Brother Han, do you think it is better to die honorably or live with humiliation?” Ask Zhu San. “Of course die honorable.” Xie Han replied firmly.
“If so, you should fight with me if only we should be on opposite sides.” Zhu San replied which made Xie Han bow down miserably.
“Brother San, it seems like you have learned of the turmoil going on in Liu Empire? Until now I don't understand why His Majesty the Emperor behaved like that.” Xie Han was drowned.
He did not expect today to have to hear the plans of emperor Liu Feng and the ministers. A plan that contrasts with his short-sighted soul.
“I already know, Someone who loves the office, will always be frightened by the acute fear of loss. Because of this, everyone will do various ways to maintain it even to leave the principles of truth.”
Xie Han bowed, He felt Zhu San was insinuating him. But He knows He does not love his current position. He only wanted to devote himself to the country where He was born.
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