bookbashuk Chapter 36 Confessing Identity and Making a Request
Chapter 36 Confessing Identity and Making a Request
Mr. Liao looked at Fu Ze and Yu Mingzi, his voice calm but carrying a heavy weight.
"My name is Liao Xibai. I wonder if either of you has heard of me?"
Yu Mingzi's pupils contracted, and the whisk in his hand trembled slightly.
"Liao Xibai?!"
"You are... Liao Xibai?!"
Yu Mingzi was shocked, while Fu Ze looked completely bewildered.
He asked Yu Mingzi in a low voice.
"Master, this Mr. Liao... is he very famous?"
Yu Mingzi lowered her voice, her tone full of excitement.
"Young friend Fu, you didn't know? Oh right, your family has lived overseas for a long time, so you probably wouldn't know if you didn't pay attention to this kind of thing."
"Mr. Liao Xibai was the greatest contributor to the overthrow of the previous dynasty! He was a close friend who fought alongside Mr. Sun Yat-sen! He was also the spiritual leader of the Southern New Army!"
"During the uprising, Mr. Sun was naturally the leader of the nation, and his call to action was met with overwhelming support, ultimately leading to the downfall of the Manchu dynasty. However, it was also thanks to Mr. Liao's strategic planning and coordination from the rear that Mr. Sun was able to support his great cause of restoring China."
"It can be said that without Mr. Liao, there would be no Republic of China as we know it today!"
Fu Ze was startled.
[The greatest contributor to the overthrow of the Manchu dynasty?]
[The spiritual leader of the Southern New Army?]
He looked at Liao Xibai, and his gaze immediately changed.
Liao Xibai smiled faintly and waved his hand.
"These are all old stories, not worth mentioning. Every Chinese man should consider the future of the nation."
He paused, his gaze fixed on the campfire, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes.
"Ten years ago, after the fall of the Tartar dynasty, Mr. Sun repeatedly tried to persuade me to stay and assist the new dynasty."
"However, although the rebel army had lofty goals, there were still some unsavory things within it. I was tired of fighting, so I chose to retire after achieving my goals and go to Southeast Asia to live a leisurely life as a wealthy man."
"I thought that by leaving, I could get rid of the sight and the trouble."
"But in recent years, news from within the country has been constant. First, Mr. Sun passed away, and then Hong Yuankai of the Beiyang government stole the fruits of his labor and had the idea of restoring the feudal dynasty."
"Finally, Hong Yuankai died, and the Beiyang Army lost its backbone and nominally submitted to the Southern New Army."
"But the Southern New Army was also divided by internal strife and was seized by treacherous people. The people were displaced and suffered greatly. The one who now looks down on the world from Nanjing is neither the one appointed by Mr. Sun, nor am I satisfied with him."
Liao Xibai's voice became low, and his fingers clenched slightly.
"All I have done in my life is to ensure that the people of the world can live a peaceful life."
"But now that the country has fallen into the hands of treacherous people, how can I sit idly by?"
He raised his head, his gaze intense.
"So, I've returned from Southeast Asia."
"I want to regroup and set things right."
"But many people don't want me to come back. So from the moment I set off, there have been countless harassments and assassinations along the way."
"But I'm not afraid! Back when the Tartar emperor and his wicked empress were still alive, their power was immense, their magic was boundless, and I wasn't afraid of revolutions. Let alone these internal demons and monsters now!"
Li Junfeng and the other two all had solemn expressions.
They all admired Liao Xibai's integrity, which is why they voluntarily gave up their comfortable lives and escorted him all the way.
Fu Ze's heart also warmed.
Although he came from another world, this spirit of fighting for the common people is universal.
Liao Xibai's gaze fell on Fu Ze and Yu Mingzi.
"Young friend Fu, Daoist Yumingzi."
"I have a favor to ask."
He stood up and bowed deeply to the two of them.
"The journey to Jinling is long and fraught with danger. Although I have these three friends to escort me, the enemy is powerful and full of experts."
"If you two don't mind, could you also lend me a hand and escort me to Jinling?"
"I, Liao, will certainly repay you handsomely!"
Fu Ze pondered for a moment before speaking.
"Mr. Liao, there's no need for such generous thanks."
"But I have one condition."
Liao Xibai smiled slightly.
"Young friend Fu, please speak."
Fu Ze raised his head, looking directly at Liao Xibai, and spoke each word clearly.
"I don't want gold or silver, nor do I want power or status."
"I only hope that if Mr. Liao were to regain power one day, end this chaotic world, and bring peace to the people of the world."
"Let this world be free from cannibalistic zombies, warlord conflicts, and the displacement of ordinary people."
Liao Xibai was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
Laughter echoed freely through the dilapidated temple.
"Excellent! What a brilliant way to end this chaotic era!"
"Young friend Fu, your words have struck a chord with me!"
He reached out and patted Fu Ze's shoulder heavily.
"I, Liao Xibai, hereby swear that if I ever regain control of the world, I will end this chaotic era and restore peace and order to the land!"
"May I be struck down by heaven and earth if I break this oath!"
Fu Ze smiled and reached out to hold Liao Xibai's hand.
It's a deal.
Yu Mingzi stroked his beard and nodded.
"Amitabha Buddha. Although my cultivation is shallow, it is my duty to protect all living beings."
"But Mr. Liao, I do need to return to Mount Luofu first to report some matters to my sect. I will catch up with you all after I have dealt with my sect's affairs. Is that alright?"
Liao Xibai was overjoyed, and the gloom on his face vanished.
"Great! That's wonderful!"
"With the help of two highly capable individuals, what great undertaking cannot be accomplished!"
The campfire flickered, illuminating everyone's faces.
After a conversation, Fu Ze also learned the identities of the three righteous men who were escorting Mr. Liao.
Li Junfeng is a master of Xingyi Quan (a style of Chinese martial arts) and a prominent figure from a martial arts family in Shen County, Jizhou.
His cousin, Li Suyuan—who is also the "Grandmaster Li" that Zhou Xie just mentioned—was the first president of the Chinese Martial Arts Association.
What does this mean?
It's like being the leader of the martial arts alliance in ancient times!
Moreover, this martial arts alliance leader was personally certified by the government.
Besides Li Suyuan, the Li family has produced many other masters. There are at least five named masters at the Transformation Realm!
"With such a powerful background, it's normal for him to be a little arrogant," Fu Ze thought to himself.
At the same time, I felt even more how precious this boxing manual was to the other party.
Although the 【Order of the Heavens】 can deduce the most perfect cultivation method, drawing on the strengths of various schools may be more in line with Fu Ze's ideals than the so-called "perfection".
Moreover, the "experience" of different masters is something that the [Decree of the Heavens] cannot provide.
As for the white-haired Taoist priest, he was a sorcerer from Gezao Mountain, and just as Yu Mingzi had guessed, he was also a sorcerer of the [Zhengyi Chuzhen] rank.
As for the young sharpshooter, his name is Zhao Rui, who was once the "King of Guns" in an elite battalion of the Yunnan New Army...
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After traveling all day and fighting fiercely tonight, even though they were all highly skilled, they were starting to feel tired.
So, they took turns on night shifts and went to sleep.
Fu Ze and Li Junfeng, being martial arts practitioners, had the best physical strength and recovered the fastest. They took the night shift first, allowing the others to rest.
Li Junfeng maintained his aloof and arrogant demeanor, perhaps still feeling a bit awkward, and didn't say much.
Close your eyes to calm your mind, circulate your qi and blood, and regulate your internal energy.
Fu Ze did not take offense.
He sat by the campfire, watching the flickering flames, and touched the notebook in his pocket.
[Insights into Xingyi Quan Training... The Path to Transformation into Internal Energy...]
[Jinling...]
This trip is going to be quite lively.
He added a dry piece of firewood to the fire, and sparks flew everywhere.
"By the way, this is a good time to check on the [Order of All Heavens]. Did killing Zhou Xie actually yield any Heavenly Dao Points?"