Noisy shouts came from Nanwang's room, and the guards came from afar and rushed to the sleeping hall.For a while, the palace was brightly lit, and even the servants who were not on duty at night were also disturbed.

Gu An Ning stood on the small road not far from the sleeping hall as if no one else was there. The white-clothed man opposite him also didn't take the crowd's voices to heart.

"I don't care about the affairs of the Pingnan Palace." Ye Gucheng's expression didn't change much, but Gu Anning felt relieved.

He is not interested in Ye Gucheng's thoughts, he only cares about tasks related to Li Gui.

Gu Anjing looked at him standing there, and said slowly, "You...have dragon aura..."

Ye Gucheng didn't speak.

Gu Anning said again: "Yuan Yu also has it."

The door of the dormitory opened, and a group of guards came out menacingly holding torches. If you look closely, you can find the fear hidden under their seemingly calm faces. It is obvious that the news that the team encountered the ghost in red has spread. .

Behind the guards, the princess walked out slowly with the help of the prince.

The surrounding fires were bright enough to dispel the penetrating darkness, and even the fear in everyone's hearts was lessened. For Gu Anning, this is not a good sign.

When human beings are fearful and suspicious, the surrounding "Qi" will weaken, and the aura of ghosts will take advantage of it, making it easier to achieve their goals.

"Master Ye." King Pingnan didn't know that it was a ghost that appeared in the bedroom just now. After calming down, he regained his grace and poise, with his arms behind his back to maintain the demeanor of a superior, "I respect your swordsmanship and conduct. , that’s why I invited you to come to the mansion to be my son’s teacher, and I also ask City Lord Ye not to disappoint my trust. In the middle of the night, City Lord Ye is not resting in his room, so why did you come to my king’s bedroom?”

Ye Gucheng was not half-distracted, and still stood upright.

With a cold and dignified expression, he glanced at the guards surrounding King Nan, making sure that they couldn't see the red-clothed ghost beside him.

"Follow the assassin," he said.

"Where's the assassin?" Nan Wang asked loudly.

Ye Gucheng said: "Let's go."

Nanwang laughed and said, "City Master Ye's martial arts are rare in the world. The man in red looks like he is only in his early twenties. How could he escape from City Master Ye?"

Ye Gucheng's expression was indifferent: "My lord doesn't believe me, so why talk too much?"

He turned around and left under the watchful eyes of everyone. Without King Pingnan's order, no one dared to go up to stop him.

Gu Anning lowered his head and thought for a while, then followed Ye Gucheng lightly.Before turning the corner, he turned his head and looked at King Pingnan resentfully. King Pingnan shuddered and suddenly felt a little cold.

But mid-July is the sweltering summer, even at night, how can it be so cold that the hairs stand on end?

The concubine interrupted his thinking, and asked softly: "Just let City Lord Ye go?"

Wang Pingnan said: "Although he can't speak in the court, his martial arts are very high. Before the plan is completed, it's not good to break the face with him. Not only should he be let go, but after the matter is over, he has to prepare a generous gift, sincerely Make amends on the ground."

King Pingnan ordered the left and right, "Look at City Lord Ye, if he leaves the palace, he must come and pass the news. If anyone meets him, come and report."

In the middle of the night, the blue clouds in the sky were blown away by the wind and blocked the moon.

Gu Anning restrained her ghostly appearance, and the wind blowing her hair stopped, she was as quiet as an ordinary human youth.

Ye Gucheng was standing in front of him waiting for him.

In addition to the thin dragon aura, he has more sword aura.If his cultivation base is weaker, Gu Anning would never dare to stay by his side for too long.It's just that this time's identity is Da Li, Da Li is already a powerful type among ghosts, and after more than ten years of recuperation, he can stay beside Ye Gucheng and Nan Wang like ordinary people.

He had no way to kill Ye Gucheng, nor could he kill Nan Wang.

Ye Gucheng was waiting for him to speak.

Gu Anning looked at him for a while, but did not see the slightest emotion in this human's eyes.

This is a man of strong will and not easily impressed.

His voice was dry and hoarse, and compared to the crazily whispering when he was unconscious, he seemed more like a person.He said, "I want to ask you a favor."

Ye Gucheng immediately thought of the ghost's purpose.

He wanted to kill King Pingnan.

He didn't think the ghost in front of him wanted to ask him to kill King Pingnan, because his resentment seemed too great.When King Pingnan appeared in front of him just now, Gu Anning's eyes turned red, as if he would lose his mind at any moment.There must be an unknown past between them. Ordinary ghosts will always do it themselves when dealing with their enemies.

"What do you want me to do?" Ye Gucheng asked.

Gu Anning said: "Give me the evidence of his treason."

Ye Gucheng: "..."

Gu Anning stared at him for a while, he saw Ye Gucheng blinked his eyes and pursed his lips lightly, but he didn't intend to speak.

Li Gui's remaining rationality made his thinking slow, and he didn't see Ye Gucheng's answer for a while, and then Gu Anning came to his senses, his hair was flying, and he looked like he was going to lose control at any time.

"You won't?" he snapped.

Ye Gucheng remained calm, "I helped you, what good do I get?"

Gu Anning tried his best to restrain himself, and couldn't remember too much.

Ye Gucheng said: "King Pingnan can help me, can you do it?"

Gu Anning sneered, "You are with him!"

After finishing speaking, he rushed towards Ye Gucheng, Ye Gucheng felt a chill rushing towards his face, and his actions were a little stagnant.He clenched the sword in his hand to block Gu Anning's attack.

Gu Anning seemed to be scalded, and stepped back a few steps, blood was dripping from both hands, and blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.However, his eyes became clear because of the pain, and his eyes were at a loss, looking a little innocent.

Ye Gucheng would not soften his heart, holding a sword in his hand, he looked at him coldly.

Gu Anning was full of fear, and he couldn't help but rejoice that what he was facing was Ye Gucheng who possessed dragon and sword aura. If he were an ordinary person, he would already be burdened with karma.

I can't hesitate anymore, I must complete the task quickly, or I will be in big trouble.

Gu Anning wanted to suppress King Pingnan's luck, and Ye Gucheng was a ready helper.But he didn't know how to impress Ye Gucheng.

Memories of being a human came out of his mind, and Gu Anning recalled the rumors in the rivers and lakes.

He stayed in the Gu family village all year round, and he didn't understand many things.

But he knew that Ye Gucheng was a swordsman very similar to Ximen Chuuxue.Their swordsmanship is equally superb, and their pursuit of kendo is equally firm.

Shouldn't such a person, like Ximen Chuuxue, forget all the miscellaneous things and concentrate on studying swordsmanship?

Why did Ye Gucheng appear in Pingnan Palace?

After seeing Ximen Chuuxue, Gu Anning did not believe that Ye Gucheng was a fame-seeking person.So he must have some difficulties, so he had to come here and have an intersection with King Pingnan.

Gu Anning didn't know what his difficulties were, because it was irrelevant.

He figured out how to impress Ye Gucheng.

"Do you know Ximen Chuuxue?" Gu Anning asked.

Ye Gucheng's expression changed.

Gu Anning sneered, and after regaining consciousness, the madness and resentment disappeared in her voice, and her voice became low and hoarse again, "If you don't agree, I'll go to Ximen Chuuxue, he will definitely not refuse."

Ye Gucheng: "Oh?"

Gu Anning understood that he was doubting.If Ximen Chuuxue won't refuse, why bother to ask for his help, why not just go to Ximen Chuuxue?

"Ximen Chuuxue's swordsmanship has only been seen in his life." Gu Anning said, "He is never troubled by ordinary things, and any distracting thoughts are stepping stones on his way of swordsmanship."

Ye Gucheng looked moved.

Gu Anning looked at him seriously, "You are his only opponent, and he is also your only opponent."

Ye Gucheng: "So what?"

Gu Anning sneered, "If he knew that the rumored Gao Jie and cold swordsman was working hand in hand with thieves like Yuan Yu, he would be very disappointed."

Ye Gucheng and Ximen Chuuxue have never met, but they have been friends for a long time.

They listened to each other's stories, clearly understood each other's ambitions, and accompanied each other on the path of pursuing kendo.

What Gu Anning said, Ye Gucheng listened to it in his heart, and there was a trace of resistance.

He was silent for a long time, weighing the pros and cons in his heart, and finally gave the answer: "Okay, I will help you."

Gu Anning breathed a sigh of relief.He didn't show it on his face, nor did he show any joy.

"Do you want to leave Nanwang Mansion?" Ye Gucheng asked.

"Yeah." Gu Anning nodded, remembering the dragon aura on Ye Gucheng's body, and reminded, "Although you have dragon aura on your body, it's very thin and not good enough."

So if Ye Gucheng wants to rebel, there is a high probability that he will not succeed.

Having said that, Ye Gucheng already understood Gu Anning's intentions, and he said softly, "Thank you for reminding me."

Some things, knowing that there will be no good results, still have to be done.

Ye Gucheng, like Ximen Chuuxue, is a peerless sword, but unfortunately his sword was born with flaws.The world cannot see where the flaw is, but he himself is very clear.If he wanted to get rid of his flaws, he had to burn the jade and the stone together, otherwise he would not be able to enter the perfect realm for the rest of his life.

King Pingnan's armed forces were not strong, and when confronted with the imperial court, it could be called hitting a stone with an egg.But in addition to the defense of the Pingnan Palace, Ye Gucheng also provided another piece of evidence - the son of Pingnan Prince.

His face is exactly the same as that of today's Holy Majesty.

The son of the Southern Prince publicized his frailty and sickness to the outside world. When he came to court in the early years, he always bowed his head and covered his chest to cover up his appearance.

No emperor would completely trust the vassal king. As long as the appearance of Nan Wang's son is exposed, Nan Wang will naturally be suppressed.After the dragon energy is reduced, Gu Anning can take the opportunity to act, making him unable to turn over.

This matter was also entrusted to Ye Gucheng.

Nanwang Mansion is not far from the South China Sea, and it is not far from Baiyun City.

After Ye Gucheng contacted his servants and gave his orders, the sky was completely lit up.

The souls walking on the street hid in shady places one after another, and Gu Anning also walked against the wall, trying not to expose herself to the sun.

Ye Gucheng asked: "Can you use a sword?"

"Did you live..." Gu Anning murmured, suddenly froze as if lost in memory.

Ye Gucheng stopped and waited for a while.

Gu Anning raised his head, smiled at him, and said hoarsely: "I used a sword. I can't remember many things, but I know that I used a sword. At that time..."

He looked down at the clothes on his body, and his heart moved. A large, shabby red dress became tidy, and the lost girdle and sleeve seals reappeared. A layer of brown leather armor outside protected his chest and back, and the red headband With his hair tied up high, he looked like a young general.

"That's it!" Gu Anning said with a high tone, "I still remember the feeling of swinging a sword. There should be a horse to fight with me... I lost my halberd somewhere, so I picked up the sword. "

He looked at his hand and sighed, "That sword is very sharp."

A sharp sword kills quickly.

Ye Gucheng heard him speak intermittently, and suddenly felt a little pity.

If he had never died, what would he look like now?

After all, it will not be a ghost that may go crazy at any time.

Gu Anning spoke for a long time before stopping.

Ye Gucheng's complexion softened a lot, and the ice and snow in his voice gradually melted away. He asked, "How do you know Ximen Chuuxue?"

Gu An Ning: "..." Do you believe that I was childhood sweetheart with him?

Ye Gucheng: "But I don't remember?"

Gu Anning showed a confused expression, "Ximen Chuuxue..."

More than ten years ago, Ximen Chuuxue should have been in his teens, right?Although Li Gui is not much older than him, but one is in the court and the other is in the rivers and lakes, neither of them should have heard of the other's name.

Gu Anning repeated with a confused expression: "Ximen Chuuxue... I have never seen him before."

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