Fire Captain

Bai Ziyang turned to Hua Qiangu and said, "Xiaogu, take Qingshui to look after Shan Chunqiu. I have something to say to Meng Xuanlang alone."

Hua Qiangu nodded and replied: "Yes, Master!"

After the two of them left, Bai Ziyang helped Meng Xuanlang up and said, "I can't agree to your request..."

Meng Xuanlang said hurriedly: "If Dao Zun doesn't agree, then I really have no hope of restoring my country!"

Bai Ziyang walked to the chair and sat down and said, "Listen to me first. Originally, we in Changliu should not have asked about the affairs of the court. Now that Qi Sha has intervened, it is my duty to capture Shan Chunqiu. However, the eight thousand disciples of Changliu cannot become your soldiers to restore your country!"

Meng Xuanlang lowered his head and said unwillingly: "Is there really no other way?"

Bai Ziyang said: "We can't help you, but there is someone who can help you!"

Meng Xuanlang asked anxiously: "Who is it?"

Bai Ziyang said: "Light water!"

Meng Xuanlang said in surprise: "Qingshui? How can Qingshui help me restore my country?"

Bai Ziyang said: "Qingshui is Princess Beiqing of the Chai Palace of Zhou State!"

Meng Xuanlang said: "Princess of Zhou? How come I have never heard of her?"

Bai Ziyang said: "Not only have you not heard of it, even few people in Changliu know that Qingshui's father is the Chai King of Zhou, in charge of the Zhou army of 100,000. If you can ask for his help, I believe it will be easy for you to restore your country."

Meng Xuanlang hurriedly said: "I'll go find Qingshui for help..." After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave.

"Wait a minute!" Bai Ziyang stopped Meng Xuanlang and said, "I think even if Qingshui is willing to help you unconditionally, King Chai will not agree!"

Meng Xuanlang asked: "Why?"

Bai Ziyang said: "The Shu coup is ultimately a matter between you two brothers. It is an internal matter of your Shu and no one else can interfere. If Zhou sends troops into Shu without a reasonable reason, it will be suspected of aggression. Other countries can condemn it and use it as an excuse to intervene. At that time, it is very likely that the world will be in chaos and war will break out again."

Meng Xuanlang said: "Then Xuanlang fought against the rebellion and restored his country, so Zhou State borrowed troops out of righteousness. Isn't this a reasonable reason?"

Bai Ziyang said: "Your reason for fighting against the rebellion and restoring the country is certainly legitimate, but Zhou Guo's justification may not be justified!"

Meng Xuanlang asked: "What should Xuanlang do?"

Bai Ziyang said: "Marriage!"

Meng Xuanlang asked in surprise: "Marriage? With whom?"

Bai Ziyang rolled his eyes and said, "You're stupid..." After thinking about it, he swallowed the word "goods" and said, "Of course it's Qingshui. As the Marquis of Chai Palace, you should write a letter to your father-in-law to borrow troops to restore the country!"

Meng Xuanlang immediately jumped up and said, "How can that be possible? How could Xuanlang do this just to regain his position?"

Bai Ziyang raised his eyebrows and said, "Why not? Qingshui was born into a royal family, she is a beautiful lady with elegant manners. Don't forget who was the one who risked her life to stand in front of you when you faced Shan Chunqiu just now? People are made of flesh and blood. You are not blind. If a woman is willing to sacrifice her life for you, what else do you want?"

Meng Xuanlang stammered and was unable to speak.

Bai Ziyang said in a cold voice: "Is it because of Hua Qiangu?"

When Meng Xuanlang looked up, he saw Bai Ziyang's eyes looking straight at him. The coldness in his eyes scared him and he didn't know whether to nod or shake his head.

Bai Ziyang said, "Xiaogu, forget it. Marriage is a union of two families. Xiaogu was born in the countryside. If she becomes your queen, she will have to manage your harem and deal with people. She doesn't know how to do these things, and these are exactly what Qingshui has been familiar with since childhood. Don't say you are willing to teach Xiaogu these things. You may not understand them yourself, and even if you are willing to teach, Xiaogu may not be willing to learn. We all know Xiaogu. She has never had the intention of currying favor with the rich and powerful... Moreover, Xiaogu is born extraordinary. She has her own responsibilities to bear and her own path to walk. Now she worships me as her teacher and devotes herself to the Tao. What awaits her is an endless life, not a mediocre life of just a few decades in this mortal world."

Meng Xuanlang could not refute a word Bai Ziyang said. He could not use the words "I like Hua Qiangu, and Hua Qiangu also likes me" to refute him, because he is not a child now. He knows that Hua Qiangu does not like him. Hua Qiangu has made it clear again the last time she went down the mountain to gain experience.

Bai Ziyang glanced at him and said, "Think about it carefully. Xiaogu and I will go find someone else for you now. With these two people helping you, you will be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Meng Xuanlang asked: "Who else can help me?"

Bai Ziyang had already walked out the door and threw in a few words: "Your Grand Secretary!"

At this time, Dongfang Yuqing was also waiting for Hua Qiangu to arrive in the Bachelor's Mansion.

Bai Ziyang sent Hua Qiangu to find Dongfang Yuqing. On the way, Hua Qiangu asked, "Master, have you agreed to help Brother Meng?"

Bai Ziyang said: "No, the court's affairs have to be resolved by the court itself, but I gave him a tip, and he is considering it. The decision has to be made by him."

Hua Qiangu said: "Oh!"

When Hua Qiangu and Dongfang Yuqing came back after talking, Bai Ziyang saw Meng Xuanlang and knew that he had made a decision. He said, "Since you have decided, you must treat her well!"

Meng Xuanlang said: "Don't worry, Daozun, this is my own choice, I know what to do!"

Bai Ziyang said: "That's good, I didn't take your things for nothing!"

Meng Xuanlang asked in confusion: "Ah? What is that?"

Bai Ziyang raised his hand and summoned the Minsheng Sword. Meng Xuanlang asked, "King's Sword?"

Bai Ziyang said: "This is the Minsheng Sword, which is what you call the King Sword. I came down the mountain this time just for it. Shan Chunqiu showed up before for this reason too!"

Meng Xuanlang said: "In this case, Daozun, please keep it well. I am afraid I am unable to protect it now."

Bai Ziyang said, "Don't worry, we have already discussed with Dongfang Yuqing. He will work with you later. Xiaogu and I can't stay for long. We have to take Shan Chunqiu to the Seven Killings Palace. Everything in the future depends on you. But with so many people helping you, I believe you can do it!"

Meng Xuanlangye said firmly: "Yes, I can do it!"

As Bai Ziyang said, he could not stay any longer, so the next day he and Hua Qiangu escorted Shan Chunqiu and Yun Yi to the Seven Killing Palace.

"Sha Qianmo, come out!" Bai Ziyang shouted as he arrived at the Seven Killings Hall.

The Seven Killings disciples raised their weapons and shouted, "Who dares to trespass into the Seven Killings Hall?"

Bai Ziyang ignored him and continued to shout, "Kill Qianmo!"

Bai Ziyang's shouting could not fail to alarm Sha Qianmo, so he came hurriedly without informing him. When he saw Hua Qiangu, he said in surprise, "Little one, I thought you would never want to see me again in this life."

Hua Qiangu followed Bai Ziyang to the Seven Killing Palace and was also in a dilemma. Upon hearing this, she was stunned and said, "I... I just don't know how to face my sister!"

Bai Ziyang shouted in dissatisfaction: "Hey hey hey... you can't see Sha Qianmo, a living person!"

Sha Qianmo stared at Hua Qiangu intently, and said sarcastically without turning his head, "What's so good about you? I've seen it eight hundred times!"

After that, she smiled and whispered softly, "Little one, what is the matter with you coming to see me this time? Come, I will take you around the Seven Killing Hall for the first time!"

Bai Ziyang complained, "What's better about you? It's pitch black, far worse than my Xiaoyao Palace. We have something important to tell you this time..." After that, with two bangs, Dan Chunqiu and Yun Yi were thrown in front of Sha Qianmo by Bai Ziyang.

Sha Qianmo said: "Shan Chunqiu?"

Bai Ziyang said: "You want to snatch the Minsheng Sword from me? Last time I told you not to knock it into my hands, otherwise I will not be polite... Now for your sake I bring it back and let you deal with it!" After saying this, Bai Ziyang removed the restriction.

When Shan Chunqiu and Yun Yi woke up and saw Sha Qianmo, they immediately turned over and knelt down and said, "Saint Lord."

Sha Qianmo slapped Shan Chunqiu in the face and said, "How many times have I told you not to steal the artifact? Don't steal the artifact. You just won't listen. Do you really think I won't kill you?"

Shan Chunqiu said: "Saint Lord, everything I do is for you... I want to gather all the divine weapons to help you gain the power of the wild, to help you become the best in the world and unify the world."

Sha Qianmo waved his palm lightly and knocked Shan Chunqiu away. Looking at Shan Chunqiu who was covering his chest and spitting blood, Sha Qianmo said, "You underestimate me. Listen, I don't need any great power. I can unify the world as long as I want without anyone's help!"

Shan Chunqiu knelt down and said, "Yes, Holy Lord, I know I was wrong!"

Sha Qianmo said, “Get lost!”

Shan Chunqiu raised his head slightly, glanced at Sha Qianmo, and then glanced at Bai Ziyang and Hua Qiangu before retreating. As for Yun Yi, he had no right to speak from beginning to end.

Bai Ziyang looked at Yun Yi who was following Shan Chunqiu and slapped him. Yun Yi spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground. Bai Ziyang said, "We have to lock this man up. He may be useful in the future."

Sha Qianmo was too lazy to pay attention to him and said perfunctorily: "Alright, got it...Little guy, go and talk to your sister."

Hua Qiangu helplessly held onto Sha Qianmo's arm and shouted, "Sister..."

Bai Ziyang said: "We have other things to do. Besides, it is inconvenient for us to stay in the Seven Killing Palace for long!"

Sha Qianmo waved his fan and said, "Okay, little one, I'll go play with you when I'm free!"

After Hua Qiangu said goodbye to Sha Qianmo, she said, "Sister, as long as you let go of killing and your obsession, you will still be the sister I knew at the beginning!"

Bai Ziyang knew what Sha Qianmo's obsession was, but unfortunately Sha Qianmo was proud of himself and never told anyone about Liuxia. So Bai Ziyang had no reason to ask Bai Zihua for the Liuguangqin, and even if he did, Bai Zihua would not agree.

After coming out of the Seven Killing Hall, Bai Ziyang and Hua Qiangu rushed to Shushan. Before leaving, Hua Qiangu said that Shushan has now become stable under the leadership of Yunyin, and she felt that the time was right and it was time to return the position of the head of Shushan to Yunyin. Now they were going to do this.