readsfreenovel Chapter 257 "You can't see the true face of Mount Lu because you're in the mountain y
Chapter 257 "You can't see the true face of Mount Lu because you're in the mountain y
Gu Santong's voice, carrying a powerful inner energy, penetrated the carriage wall, making everyone's eardrums buzz.
Inside the carriage, Shan Tianxie and the others felt the entire carriage shudder, and then the carriage came to a complete stop.
Dust fell from the curtains on the carriage ceiling, and then the carriage doors suddenly swung open without any wind...
Gu Santong stood upright outside the carriage, his back straight, though his expression beneath the mask was somewhat unpleasant.
Just in case, ever since Shangguan Haitang became a sword attendant, Gu Santong has always worn a mask.
A sharp glint flashed in Gu Santong's eyes as he stared intently at Shangguan Haitang like a hawk, then asked in a deep voice.
"Did you just say that I can't beat that old pig?"
Gu Santong's tone was calm, but his overall demeanor and ramrod straight back indicated that his heart was far from at peace.
That's perfectly normal, considering that Gu Santong was able to earn the title of the number one evil demon in the world decades ago.
Besides his extraordinary talent, he also possessed an obsession with martial arts and a strong sense of self-worth.
He has always held one view: either don't practice martial arts at all, or if you do, you must become the best in the world!
It was precisely because of his passion for martial arts that Zhu Wushi was able to take advantage of him.
The decades of imprisonment that followed gradually diminished Gu Santong's former obsession with martial arts and his desire to become the best in the world.
Instead, he wanted to save Su Xin and then slowly make up for what he owed her and Cheng Shifei.
However, a martial arts prodigy like him would never consider himself inferior to anyone in terms of martial arts skills!
Even the old man in blue robes who had subdued him with one hand, and the old immortal from Wudang Mountain,
He also believed that given enough time, he could catch up with, or even surpass, others.
In literature, there is no first place; in martial arts, there is no second!
For martial arts practitioners, when talent is equal, the spirit of striving to be the best becomes especially important. Without this spirit, one would not be Gu Santong.
Since even the old man in the green robe and the old immortal of Wudang share the same mentality, Gu Santong...
What is an old pig compared to that? Shangguan Haitang actually said he was inferior to an old pig?!
This is ridiculous! He's completely outmatched in both love and martial arts!
"Your martial arts skills are naturally beyond question..."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Haitang's expression instantly turned extremely solemn, and a bead of cold sweat appeared on her forehead.
She felt an invisible and intangible pressure bearing down on her like a tidal wave after Gu Santong finished speaking.
That's the aura only a Grandmaster can exude, and a top-tier Grandmaster at that! The aura was as vast and boundless as an abyss!
This has caused her to have to exert all her strength to speak every word, and her lungs and internal organs are also aching!
However, she absolutely could not accept that Gu Santong referred to her adoptive father as an "old pig."
Even though she was now under someone else's roof and her martial arts skills were inferior to her opponent's, she would still argue her case!
We must never allow outsiders to insult our godfather's reputation like this!
Thinking of this, Shangguan Haitang took a deep breath to steady herself, then straightened her spine and looked directly at Gu Santong, her gaze showing no sign of backing down.
"But you're wrong about one thing, senior!"
"Ok?"
Gu Santong looked at the stubborn Shangguan Haitang, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
Old Pig is quite the teacher; he still dares to talk to him like that in this situation, showing the spirit of a martial artist!
"You just addressed your adoptive father as 'Old Pig,' but who in the entire court doesn't know that the Iron-Blooded Marquis is loyal and righteous..."
"Five years ago, Hebei suffered a severe drought. Due to the eunuch Wei's control of the court, the national treasury was emptied. It was the Iron-Blooded Marquis who gave away his entire fortune to save three thousand refugees. Even if you, sir, possess unparalleled martial arts skills, to tarnish someone's reputation like this is truly..."
At this point, Shangguan Haitang paused for a moment, then resolutely said.
"This is truly beneath the dignity of a senior!"
"Pure reputation? Loyalty and righteousness?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Santong threw his head back and laughed wildly, the sound shaking the trees on both sides of the road, causing them to rustle and shed leaves.
Dan Tianxie, who had been watching the show from the sidelines, was also stunned when he heard Shangguan Haitang's words.
If I hadn't watched "The World's Finest" before, I would have been truly moved by what Shangguan Haitang said.
To be honest, it's rare to see a ruthless hero like Zhu Wushi put on such a show.
For decades, he maintained a facade, a ruthless and ambitious figure who managed to portray himself as a loyal and patriotic, unparalleled, and indomitable Marquis.
Even Shangguan Haitang and others who spent every day with him were deceived by him and failed to discover Zhu Wushi's true colors.
If there were a Best Actor award in the martial arts world, he would definitely vote for Zhu Wushi.
Compared to Zhu Wushi's acting skills, Yue Laoliu's seems rather low-level.
However, this is also the dramatic aspect: Zhu ignored the fact that his loyalty to the emperor and patriotism was a pretense, but unfortunately, he got too into the role.
He transformed several of his imperial spies into true loyalists and patriots.
Later, after his ambitions were exposed, the group distanced themselves from him, eventually even risking their lives to fight him.
It's truly pathetic!
Thinking of this, Shan Tianxie glanced at Shangguan Haitang, feeling that he had done another good deed, which was really good.
"Senior, what are you laughing at? Is what Haitang said really that funny?!"
Shangguan Haitang's pretty face was now so gloomy it looked like it was about to drip water.
She couldn't understand what was so funny; she had seen everything her godfather had done over the years.
If it weren't for my adoptive father's strenuous efforts, the Ming Dynasty would probably have been destroyed by the eunuch faction!
Gu Santong's laughter abruptly ceased, like a sword returning to its sheath. Then, a hint of pity flashed in his eyes as he looked at Shangguan Haitang.
He learned quite a bit about the old pig from Shan Tianxie.
Moreover, even if he didn't know these things, based on his understanding of the old pig...
That old pig is the best actor; he'd never believe that he could actually obey a mere child emperor.
Why should I argue with that silly little Shangguan Haitang?
After hearing Shangguan Haitang's words, Gu Santong felt utterly bored.
And so he transformed back into an ordinary old man in a straw hat, and the overwhelming aura surrounding him vanished instantly.
Ok? ? ?
What does this person mean?
Shangguan Haitang didn't understand, but she felt as if she had punched cotton, and her opponent didn't react at all.
And what did that last look in their eyes mean? Was it pity?
Seeing this, Shan Tianxie, considering that she was ultimately his sword servant, decided to give her a reminder.
Then he chuckled and said, "You can't see the true face of Mount Lu because you are in the mountain itself."
After saying that, Shan Tianxie didn't say anything more. Shangguan Haitang was a smart man and should understand the meaning of his words, but whether he believed it or not was none of his business.