C393 Xiao Xin
C393 Xiao Xin
Yang Xuan vaguely guessed that this old man might be prime minister Xu. He couldn't help but take a step forward and shout, "prime minister Xu, spare my life!"
His words made the old man and the Great General laugh.
"You little brat, I'm not prime minister Xu, and prime minister Xu isn't here either."
Not prime minister Xu?
Yang Xuan was completely stunned by the two of them. He did not know what to do. He turned to Lan Fenghuang and said in a low voice, "Do you know this person?"
Lan Fenghuang's face was still pale as she replied softly, "I only know the Great General. I don't know who this person is either!"
The capital was so big that there were countless capable hermits. Maybe the beggar by the roadside was the ancestor of some family. It was very difficult for Lan Fenghuang to recognize him.
Fortunately, the old man did not express any dissatisfaction towards Yang Xuan. Instead, he slowly said, "You, a little child, have a righteous aura. You are not a bad person. It is also reasonable for you to seek help in a desperate situation."
As he spoke, he waved his hand. The token in Yang Xuan's hand flew out and landed in his hand.
"But next time, don't use such a small trick. It will inevitably cause some trouble."
He weighed the token in his hand and threw it into the hands of the Great General in front of him.
"Old He, you won't argue with the things that the little child picked up on the road, will you?"
The general sized up the token with a complicated look in his eyes. Then he put away the token.
"What's there to fuss about... Come, come, it's your turn!"
The white piece in his hand fell, and his attention was completely focused on the chessboard. It was as if he had forgotten what had just happened.
These big shots were really strange!
Yang Xuan felt cold sweat trickling down his back, but this matter had disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Using the command token of the General's Estate, and even bumping into the true body of the person that was said to take revenge for the smallest grievance, he originally thought that he was dead for sure.
He stood in the same place as Lan Fenghuang in a daze. At this moment, he didn't want to stay or stay even if he left.
Just as he was feeling awkward, the old man on the other side spoke again. "Come over. If there is anything, perhaps you can tell the Great General. He, Gu Dao, is a person who loves helping others with his heart, right?"
The last two words he said were directed at the Great General. The Great General opposite instantly became violent. Then he suppressed it and said with a smile, "It is fate that you took my token. It doesn't matter if you tell me about it or not."
The Great General's words had a deep meaning. From the beginning to the end, he didn't say he wanted to help Yang Xuan. He just wanted him to say it out loud.
At that time, if he didn't want to help, he would just say it out loud. If it was as easy as lifting a finger, he would be very willing to give face to the person opposite him.
"Quickly go!" While Yang Xuan was still hesitating, Lan Fenghuang, who was beside him, started to urge him in a low voice. "No matter how big the trouble is, if I don't seize the opportunity now, won't this miss accompany you for nothing?"
With her words, Yang Xuan also figured it out. Anyway, it was already here. At most, he would give it a try!
He walked to the side. Yang Xuan was thinking about how to speak, but his eyes involuntarily fell on the chessboard, and he was immediately shocked.
What a dangerous game!
The two people in front of him looked calm and relaxed, but the killing intent on the chessboard was overwhelming.
The black chess piece had the momentum of a dragon, and it seemed to have great compassion. It was like a Bodhisattva who had helped all living things, and it made people feel peaceful and peaceful.
The white chess piece was furious, and it twisted and turned like an evil dragon that had rushed out of hell. It opened its mouth wide and wanted to bite off a piece of flesh from the Bodhisattva's body.
Although the Bodhisattva's attacks were gentle, each and every move and style had the power of Vajra, beating the evil dragon until it was badly mutilated!
Yang Xuan was at a loss. Was this a game of chess or a battle of magic?
The old man's voice rang out, "Little child, your cultivation base is too shallow. It's better not to look at this game of chess."
The general also sneered. "Kid, if you have something to say, say it quickly. Later, your primordial spirit will be injured by this game. Don't blame me for not giving Elder Zhou face."
Only then did Yang Xuan come to his senses. He forcefully shifted his gaze away from the game.
"Great General, please report. This kid is from the Yang family of Qingzhou City. He came to the capital to participate in the Family Competition, but he didn't expect to be framed by a traitor and almost got himself thrown into jail."
Hearing his words, a trace of doubt appeared on the general's face, as if he was recalling something. After a moment, he slowly felt relieved.
"Yang family... I think I've heard about this matter. Your family's Piercing Sky Shuttle was stolen, right?"
The old man also said, "The Piercing Sky Shuttle is an extraordinary item. The previous emperor only gave this treasure to you because he thought highly of your family. Is Old Devil Yang going to go crazy?"
The general shook his head and said, "No, that thing was taken back later on. Two thieves were caught. One of them was in prison, and the other escaped."
Speaking of this, the Great General looked at Yang Xuan and said with a frown, "That little thief who escaped, it can't be you, right?"
While the two were talking, Yang Xuan vaguely heard that the Piercing Sky Shuttle was some kind of extraordinary treasure.
This time, he was afraid that his crime would be even greater.
Following Yang Xuan, he clasped his hands and said, "The one who escaped is me, but it was also done in a moment of desperation. Great General, please bear witness!"
"In other words, you didn't do this?"
"I have never done this before!"
"But the Yang family said that they have evidence. How do you explain that?"
"You can prove that it's false."
"If that's the case, why didn't you refute them back then? Why did you have to go through so much trouble to come here?"
The Great General's question hit the nail on the head. For a moment, everyone looked at Yang Xuan.
Even Lan Fenghuang, who came with Yang Xuan, knew very little about this matter. Yang Xuan had only vaguely mentioned it, but did not say it clearly.
Gritting his teeth, Yang Xuan continued, "Everything started because of my cousin. My uncle's son is now his son. If I prove my innocence, he will definitely die. I'm afraid my uncle will not be able to bear it."
Hearing his words, the Great General turned his gaze to the old man, as if asking something.
The old man closed his eyes and pinched his fingers a few times. Then, he opened his eyes and nodded.
"You can be sincere in your filial piety."
He only said these two words. His eyes were so deep that no one could see through his thoughts.
The Great General then let out a long sigh and said, "Fine, I'm afraid we won't be able to finish today's game."
He stood up and bowed deeply to the old man in front of him. "Elder Zhou, I can't eat prime minister Xu's fish anymore. You can drink more of it for me!"
The old man's face was kind. He nodded with satisfaction and said, "This is a good thing. Go!"
After the two of them said their goodbyes, the general waved his broad sleeve and walked out of the courtyard. Yang Xuan wanted to ask the old man something, but he was pulled out by Lan Fenghuang in a hurry.
"What are you doing? I still want to thank him."
"Let's go!"
Lan Fenghuang spoke in a vague manner, as if she was afraid.