Chapter 1858
byAt this moment, the man was still holding a wine cup in his hand. The cup was full of fine wine, and the aroma was overflowing.
After colliding with Gong Sunliang for one move, not a single drop of the fine wine in the cup spilled out.
He looked at Gong Sunliang with a smile and said, “Great Elder, long time no see.”
A hint of solemnity flashed across Gong Sunliang’s face. Looking at the man, he said, “Li Maoming！ As expected, you are in Zixing City. It seems that the one standing behind the Second Young Master to support him is you？”
The man named Li Maoming smiled when he heard this： “Great Elder, you are too serious. As the Second Venerable of Zixing, since such a big thing has happened in Zixing, I naturally can’t stand by and do nothing. As for the matter of supporting the Second Young Master, uh… that’s not the right way to say it. I’m just entrusted by someone.”
Gong Sunliang sneered： “The one who can invite you is probably only that person. Li Maoming, after all these years, you still haven’t been able to get out. It really makes the old man unable to understand.”
A hint of sadness flashed in Li Maoming’s eyes, and he shook his head with a sneer and said, “I don’t understand either. Let’s not talk about this today. How about the Great Elder go with me to have a few cups of flower wine and we sit down and have a good chat？ We are all from the same family, why use knives and guns and make it so embarrassing？”
As he spoke, he actually raised the wine cup and gestured to Gong Sunliang, as if he really wanted to invite him to drink.
The originally tense atmosphere, after being disrupted by this Li Maoming, became a bit more peaceful.
Some of the high-level officials of Purple Star frowned and looked at Li Maoming in the void, feeling suspicious and puzzled because although Purple Star had two Venerable before, no one knew who these two venerable were.
And now it seems that this Li Maoming is obviously one of them.
So it’s him! I remember. “Someone suddenly showed a expression and exclaimed in a low voice.
Someone next to him immediately asked, “Brother Zhang, do you recognize this Venerable?”
“I’ve only heard of him, never seen him. This is the first time I’ve seen him.” The warrior surnamed Zhang replied in a low voice.
Brother Zhang, tell me about it. What is the background of this Li Venerable? Why did the Great Elder just say that after all these years, he still hasn’t come out or something like that.”
Hearing this person’s question, the warrior surnamed Zhang immediately became excited and said in a low voice with a beaming face, “This is a secret that only very few people know. Let me ask you, have you ever heard of the Second Young Master’s mother？”
“That was the number one beauty of Purple Star back then. Her reputation was as famous as thunder. How could I not have heard of her？”
“That makes it easy to explain. It is said that the woman this Venerable Li admires is the mother of the Second Young Master.”
“Huh？” This martial artist was greatly shocked and said in astonishment, “But, isn’t the mother of the Second Young Master with the Lord…”
“That’s right. Back then, this Venerable Li was also a good brother who fought the world together with the Lord. But because of the mother of the Second Young Master… Sigh, you know, this kind of thing between a man and a woman depends on fate. Back then, the number one beauty of Purple Star chose the Lord, and this Venerable Li disappeared into seclusion. Even the Lord doesn’t know his whereabouts. So, if there is anyone in this world who can invite him, it would only be the mother of the Second Young Master.”
“So that’s what happened. With this Venerable sitting here, doesn’t it mean that the Great Elder will have no more way to deal with the Second Young Master?” The person who spoke was extremely excited. After all, he was also on the side of Zi Wuji. The stronger the strength on Zi Wuji’s side, the safer he would be.”
“Perhaps.” Although the martial artist with the surname Zhang knew some secrets, he didn’t have much confidence in his heart.”
“Li Maoming, if you can retreat now, I will definitely accompany you to drink and have fun another day.” Gongsun Liang stared at Li Maoming and said in a deep voice, “What do you think of my proposal？”
“Entrusted by others, I must be loyal to the matter. It’s not appropriate, not appropriate！” Li Maoming slowly shook his head, raised the wine goblet, and drank it all in one gulp. He casually threw down the wine goblet and said with a lack of interest, “One cup of wine is enough to get drunk without a bosom friend.”
Gongsun Liang slightly frowned and pondered for a long time before saying, “What if I ask you to repay the favor from that year？”
As soon as these words came out, Zi Wuji, who had been complacent all the time, changed his face. He looked at Li Maoming in horror and exclaimed, “Venerable Li, you owe this old thing a favor?”
Li Maoming blinked his eyes, seriously thought for a while, and then burst out laughing dumbly, “Uh, I really do owe him a favor. If the Great Elder didn’t mention it, I would have forgotten.”
The corner of Gongsun Liang’s mouth slightly raised： “Brother Li forgot, but I haven’t forgotten. That favor is not small. I paid a high price back then.”
Li Maoming’s expression became serious and he clasped his fists and said, “The kindness of the Great Elder back then I will keep it in mind.”
“That’s easy to say. I want you to leave now, and from now on, you and I will owe each other nothing.”
Before Li Maoming could make any expression, Zi Wuji was in a great hurry and said, “No, Venerable Li don’t forget what you promised that person.”
Li Maoming frowned and nodded, “Of course I remember. Don’t worry, as long as I’m here, no one can hurt you.”
Zi Wuji was overjoyed: “Thank you, senior Li.
Gongsun Liang shouted angrily, “Brother Li, you are going back on your word.”
Li Maoming had a headache and said: “Great Elder, there is a principle of first come, first served. I promised to protect the safety of the Second Young Master first. You are making things difficult for me like this, which makes it very difficult for me to act.”
Gongsun Liang was originally extremely angry, but after carefully pondering Li Maoming’s words, his eyes shone with a sharp light and said： “So, you are determined to protect the safety of the Second Young Master？”
“Exactly！” Li Maoming nodded seriously： “After all, the Second Young Master has the blood of the Zi family flowing in his body and must not have any accidents.”
“Fine！” Gongsun Liang laughed loudly, “Since that’s the case, then you can protect him. I won’t touch him！”
As he spoke, Gongsun Liang waved his hand and said with a cold smile： “Capture these people beside the Second Young Master for me. Be careful not to hurt the Second Young Master！”
“Yes！” Hearing this, the crowd responded one after another, and then rushed towards Zi Wuji. However, not a single person attacked Zi Wuji. Instead, they each chose the martial artists following Zi Wuji.”
Zi Wuji’s people hadn’t reacted yet when they were involved in the battle and shouted loudly one after another.”
In an instant, broke out above the Purple Star Palace. The colorful lights were the light of Saint Yuan and the power of countless secret treasures, dazzling people’s eyes. The energy was in turmoil for a while.
Zi Wuji’s eyes widened and he looked at Li Maoming nervously and said, “Venerable Li, how could you do this？”
Li Maoming smiled and looked at him and said, “Second Young Master, I promised that person to protect your safety and I will naturally keep my word. But the life and death of others has nothing to do with me.”
Zi Wuji was furious but had nothing to say. He turned his head and saw that the powerhouses he had drawn over were all was in a tough battle, and suddenly he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
Li Maoming added, “Well, the general situation here has been decided. Second Young Master, how about I take you to have a few drinks to calm your nerves？”
“If you want to drink, go by yourself.” Zi Wuji was angry in his heart and would never agree to his ridiculous request.
In the sky, the battle situation suddenly became deadlocked. Since Zi Wuji chose to confront Gong Sunliang today, the strength he had in his hands was naturally not bad and could basically match that of Gong Sunliang. So once the two sides fought, it was directly a evenly matched situation and it was simply not able to tell who was stronger and who was weaker.
But… Gong Sunliang hadn’t made a move yet！
As a Void King Realm Layer 2, once he joined the battle situation, it was bound to make the balance of victory tilt.
Just as he was afraid of something, it happened. Before Zi Wuji’s thoughts were finished, Gong Sunliang had already moved and rushed to the side of the Third Elder.
The Third Elder, with the cultivation base of the first level of the Void King Realm, was among the first batch of people to defect to Zi Wuji and was regarded by him as a right-hand man. However, once targeted by Gong Sunliang, this powerhouse was actually in a difficult situation and seemed about to lose.
Zi Wuji’s face sank, and he growled, “Venerable Yang, please make a move！”
As soon as his voice fell, a figure flashed in mid-air, and Yang Kai leisurely appeared, directly beside Gong Sunliang. With a slight sigh, he struck out a palm at Gong Sunliang.
Yang Kai was also extremely frustrated.
He had reaped huge benefits in the Purple Star Treasury. After massacring the place, he originally planned to get away directly. After all, his goal had been achieved, and he simply doesn’t need to get involved in Zi Wuji’s messy affairs anymore.
Those people from the Five Directions Chamber of Commerce and Li Nuo from the Tongtian Auction House and others had already been prepared under his secret instructions. They were just waiting for him to get away so that they could leave Purple Star with him.
But who knew that Shen Tu and the others had been transferred away by Zi Wuji.
Yang Kai couldn’t search for the trace of Shen Tu and the others for a while so he could only quietly release the Stone Puppet and let the Stone Puppet look for the traces of Shen Tu and the others.
Now that he heard Zi Wuji’s shout, he could only play along for the time being.
As soon as Yang Kai appeared leisurely here, a flash of fine light flickered in Li Maoming’s eyes. He stared straight at him without looking sideways, and his heart was greatly shaken.
Although he had long since detected that there was another Void King Realm Layer 2 powerhouse in Purple Star Palace, he had not been able to figure out exactly how Yang Kai had appeared here.
It seemed that this Venerable Yang was able to cross the barrier of space！
This thought rising in his mind caused Li Maoming’s expression to turn solemn, the previous ease and relaxation disappearing without a trace as he said in a low voice, “Second Young Master, is this the third Venerable who has been the talk of the town today？”
“That’s right.” Seeing Yang Kai appear, Zi Wuji’s expression finally calmed down a bit as he said, “What does Venerable Li think of this Venerable Yang’s strength？”
“Very strong!” Li Maoming said in a deep voice, “His Saint Yuan is vigorous and powerful stronger than mine and the Great Elder’s by a notch.”
Zi Wuji smiled and said, “So it seems that the Great Elder should not be his opponent?”
Li Maoming slowly shook his head and said, “The strength of a martial artist cannot be judged solely by the Saint Yuan, there are other factors in all aspects as well. However… if this person restrains the Great Elder, the Great Elder will not be too relaxed.
“If Venerable Li can make a move to help again, today’s matter will surely succeed without a doubt.” Zi Wuji’s eyes shone brightly as he stared at Li Maoming.
The latter smiled bitterly and shook his head： “I only promised to protect your safety. All the people present are brothers of Purple Star. How could I Li Maoming make a move against them？”
Zi Wuji furrowed his brows, a hint of struggle and hesitation flashing in his eyes. Finally, he said in a deep voice, “If I help you pursue my mother and let you embrace the beauty, can I exchange it for a chance for you to take action？”
“What did you say?” Li Maoming’s face sank, and he glared at Zi Wuji. “Do you know that what you just said is slandering your mother’s reputation? If I hear similar words again, I will break your hands and feet！”
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