Chapter 71

If Sun Budan had not left, and if Zhen Zhizheng and Zhao Zhijing had not died, they would definitely have recognized the person who had come as the very Huo Du who once led an attack on Chongyang Palace.

Unfortunately, they were no longer around.

Now, the only ones who could recognize Huo Du were Zhao Hao, Li Mochou, and Guo Jing.

Huo Du and his group marched straight in, and the martial artists in Guiyun Manor parted to make way for them.

Huang Rong and Guo Jing exchanged a glance, both seeing the gravity in each other's eyes.

This assembly of heroes was fraught with setbacks, which was far from a good thing for them.

Seeing that he had attracted everyone's attention, Huo Du was clearly very pleased.

Just then, a low whisper from Zhao Ling'er made Huo Du's expression stiffen.

"Really ugly."

Zhao Ling'er's voice was not loud, but it reached everyone's ears accurately.

Many people burst into laughter upon hearing this.

Indeed, Huo Du's appearance lived up to Zhao Ling'er's evaluation.

"Zhao Ling'er, when you walk the江湖 (jianghu), try to avoid speaking the truth too often; it can be very hurtful," Zhao Hao said.

Zhao Ling'er, somewhat aggrieved, replied, "But he really is ugly."

Laughter immediately filled Guiyun Manor.

The imposing presence Huo Du had just created vanished in an instant.

Even a smile appeared on Huang Rong's face.

Huo Du's lips twitched a few times as he suppressed his anger. He approached Guo Jing and said, "Great Hero Guo, it's been a long time."

The last time at Chongyang Palace, if not for Guo Jing's intervention, Huo Du might have taken over the palace.

Chongyang Palace, guarded only by the Seven True Disciples, was indeed pitifully weak.

"May I ask who your master is?" Guo Jing's face showed no trace of a smile.

Huo Du was not in his eyes, but for someone of Huo Du's age to have such martial arts skills was quite remarkable.

Even his two personally trained disciples, Da Wu and Xiao Wu, were no match for Huo Du when they fought together.

Judging from the disciples, Guo Jing did not dare to be careless.

Huo Du chuckled and said, "My master is the world's greatest expert—the Golden Wheel King."

After saying this, Huo Du slightly bent his body and extended his left hand forward.

At this moment, several horn sounds echoed through the manor, and over a dozen Mongols carrying three large trumpets slowly entered Guiyun Manor.

At the front of this group was a very tall and thin monk with a slightly sunken forehead.

It had to be said that this entrance was indeed impressive.

"Jing, this person is definitely a master of the Esoteric School, and his cultivation has reached the pinnacle. We cannot underestimate him," Huang Rong said.

"Rong, you worry too much. This time, it might be they who are underestimating us," Guo Jing said.

Although Huang Rong was quick-witted, when it came to Guo Jing, she always found it hard to remain calm.

Moreover, she overestimated Guo Jing's importance.

On the contrary, Guo Jing, with his straightforward mind, had a clearer understanding of the situation.

The Mongols had come with ill intentions, but they were only targeting him. After all, the assembly of heroes had created a huge stir, and it was not surprising that the Mongols had learned about it.

However, they never expected that Zhao Hao and his group would also be at Guiyun Manor.

There was a saying in the martial world that half of the current experts belonged to the Power Sect.

Even if this was an exaggeration, it was not far from the truth.

Without Zhao Hao and his group, this time there might have been a fierce battle.

But now, with Zhao Hao present, no matter how strong the Golden Wheel King was, what could he do?

In Huo Du's mouth, the Golden Wheel King was the world's greatest expert.

In Guo Jing's heart, he could only smile at this.

He was not a proud person, so he rarely competed for anything.

But this did not mean he did not know his own strength.

The Golden Wheel King stopped in front of Guo Jing. Lu Guanying, the original master of Guiyun Manor, was clearly not considered the true authority at this moment.

The Golden Wheel King did not speak. Huo Du came to his side and introduced him, "Master, this is the famous hero of the Central Plains, Great Hero Guo Jing. The one beside him is his wife, the leader of the Beggar Sect, Huang Rong."

They had just arrived and were unaware of what had happened at Guiyun Manor, otherwise Huo Du would not have referred to Huang Rong as the "leader of the Beggar Sect."

After introducing Guo Jing and Huang Rong, Huo Du did not continue, clearly not taking the others seriously.

However, Huo Du, who had once been defeated by Guo Jing, paid special attention to him. After a brief pause, he continued, "Guo Jing was once the Right Army Marshal of our Western Expedition."

Years ago, Guo Jing had indeed served as the Right Army Marshal of the Mongol Western Expedition, helping to expand the Mongol territory, and had even almost become the Mongol Prince Consort.

Upon hearing this, the Golden Wheel King chuckled and clasped his hands, "So you were the Right Army Marshal. I apologize for not recognizing you earlier."

Guo Jing's expression was solemn as he clasped his fists and said seriously, "Times have changed. In the past, I served the Mongols to fight the Jin. Now that the Jin have been destroyed, I, Guo Jing, have long severed ties with the Mongols. From beginning to end, I am a Song person. Although I am not talented, I will not shrink back when the Mongol army invades the Song."

Guo Jing's words were righteous and resolute. Even though everyone knew Zhao Hao was present, no one thought Guo Jing was trying to curry favor with Zhao Hao after hearing his words.

This was Guo Jing's magnanimity and resolve.

Many people believed that in the relationship between Guo Jing and Huang Rong, Huang Rong made all the decisions.

Indeed, Huang Rong made the small decisions.

But for truly major decisions that would affect their lives, the one who made the final call was Guo Jing.

Without Guo Jing, Huang Rong, as the only daughter of the Peach Blossom Island Lord, would have lived far away from the mainland, beyond the reach of the emperor. Even if the Mongols unified the world, what could they do to her?

She would not have stepped into the chaos of the world.

But she could not oppose Guo Jing's choice.

Guo Jing fought for the world, and Huang Rong fought for Guo Jing.

There was no hierarchy between the big and the small.

Often, actions speak louder than words.

Regardless of the motive, anyone who truly contributed to the Song should be praised.

The result is more important than anything.

"Great Hero Guo is indeed a man of great courage, but you seem to misunderstand the current situation," Huo Du said.

"What are you? To dare speak of the world so recklessly. Do you even deserve it?" Li Mochou said disdainfully.

Since Li Mochou entered Guiyun Manor, she had not spoken until now.

Seeing Li Mochou, Huo Du's eyes lit up, but the Golden Wheel King's gaze turned cold.

"Mo Chou, ugly people often act strangely. Don't take such a fool seriously," Zhao Hao said.

"What do you suggest, Your Highness?" Li Mochou asked.

"Kill him directly," Zhao Hao said casually.

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