coobybook Chapter 321 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze (Movie Version) 16
Chapter 321 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze (Movie Version) 16
Nangong Chunshui still couldn't believe it. Xiao Ruojin, such a pragmatic person, would actually be willing to give the Heaven-Slaying Sword to his younger brother. This was truly beyond his expectations.
In that parallel world, there must be some unknown secrets hidden. It is this secret that quietly affects the two brothers, Xiao Ruojin and Xiao Ruofeng, and causes such a huge change in their relationship.
Nangong Chunshui gently rested her arm on the armrest of the seat, observing Xiao Ruojin with a scrutinizing gaze.
His intuition told him that this secret might be inextricably linked to Xiao Ruojin.
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Xiao Ruojin, who was being stared at by Nangong Chunshui, felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, as if she had a fishbone stuck in her throat. She felt extremely uncomfortable and uneasy all over.
The Heaven-Slaying Sword, that is the Emperor's sword, symbolizing supreme imperial power!
The significance behind it is far beyond what words can fully express.
Why did the parallel world's 'Xiao Ruojin' so easily give this sword with special meaning to Ruofeng?
Even if it's just to win people's hearts, there's no need to go to such great lengths.
Ruofeng already wielded considerable power and influence. Now, with the Heaven-Slaying Sword, wouldn't he be even more powerful than a tiger with wings?
What if Ruofeng develops the idea of taking over for himself and is no longer willing to support him?
Xiao Ruojin unconsciously frowned, sinking into anxiety. He secretly pondered what he would do if his younger brother really stopped supporting him.
After racking her brains without finding a solution, Xiao Ruojin sighed softly and slowly raised her head, only to bump into Xiao Ruofeng's undisguised happy smile on the screen.
Xiao Ruojin froze instantly. Everything around her became blurry and distant, only the smile on the screen was clearly visible.
At this moment, the Dark River poured out in full force. Ruofeng, who was facing a life-or-death crisis, revealed a happy smile. The reason was simply that Su Changhe had mentioned that his parallel world self had given him a sword.
The smugness in that smile was palpable, as if he were announcing to the whole world: "Look how good my brother is to me, he even gave me the world's number one sword."
This scene was like a bolt of lightning, suddenly piercing through the heavy gloom in Xiao Ruojin's heart, illuminating the dark corners deep within him, and revealing all his selfish, suspicious, and fearful thoughts.
It also reminded him that Ruofeng was his own younger brother!
They were born of the same mother and grew up supporting each other. They were the closest and most trusted people in the world.
Moreover, wasn't his initial motivation for vying for the throne to protect himself and his younger brother, so that they would no longer be bullied and could stand firm in this treacherous royal family?
But why am I now wary of my younger brother?
Throughout the entire process, her younger brother had been helping her wholeheartedly and had never had the slightest thought of taking her place.
Even the martial arts retainers under his command were carefully selected by his younger brother.
Xiao Ruojin tried hard to recall exactly when she had started to feel wary of her younger brother.
When exactly did his younger brother become a disciple of Mr. Li, his martial arts skills and knowledge improved day by day, and he became a renowned and elegant young master?
It was when he led his troops into battle, returned in triumph, and was made a king before him, his prestige growing daily.
Or perhaps it was when, as her younger brother's abilities became more and more outstanding and he gained more and more favor from their father, a sense of unease and jealousy began to quietly grow in her heart?
At this moment, Xiao Ruojin finally understood the difference between herself and the "Xiao Ruojin" in the parallel world.
This difference is not about the depth of one's cultivation or the strength of one's abilities, but rather about one's breadth of mind, magnanimity, and courage.
Because of her magnanimity, the "Xiao Ruojin" in the parallel world was able to give her brother her unreserved trust even when his reputation surpassed her own. First, she gifted him the Heaven-Slaying Sword, which held special significance, and later she even attributed the credit for destroying Nan Jue to her brother.
Because of her magnanimous character, "Xiao Ruojin" in the parallel world was able to view everything objectively. When she realized that Ye Dingzhi was a useful talent, she decisively brought him under her wing. In order to win his loyalty, she even took the initiative to give up Yi Wenjun.
Because of her extraordinary courage, the parallel world's "Xiao Ruojin" was able to choose to heavily rely on Baili Luochen, the Marquis of Zhenxi, even though she knew that Baili Luochen's achievements were so great that they posed a potential threat to the imperial power.
At this moment, Xiao Ruojin's arrogance was finally shattered, and she realized that she and the 'Xiao Ruojin' in the parallel world were not the same person.
Even if Xiao Ruojin is narcissistic, he has to admit that the 'Xiao Ruojin' in the parallel world is far more capable than him.
In terms of temperament, magnanimity, demeanor, courage, boldness, cunning, methods, abilities, cultivation, and so on, he far surpasses him.
"Hehehe!" Xiao Ruojin couldn't help but chuckle, her laughter carrying a hint of self-deprecation and relief.
He laughed at his past naivety and overestimation, actually believing that the "Xiao Ruojin" in the parallel world was just another shadow of himself, which could be easily understood and copied.
The laughter startled Xiao Ruofeng, who turned his head slightly, a hint of confusion in his eyes, and asked with a touch of surprise, "Brother? What's wrong? Is something amiss?"
Xiao Ruojin shook her head and smiled, "It's nothing. I was just thinking about how to handle the underground river in the scene later. After all, neither Mr. Li nor the other version of him in the parallel world would sit idly by and watch you and the Marquis fall into danger."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruofeng's expression did not relax; instead, a shadow fell over his brows. He said in a low voice, "His Majesty and the Qing King in the parallel world have clearly made thorough preparations. Even though they knew that the Dark River could not kill me and the Marquis of Zhenxi, they still issued an edict. Their true purpose is nothing more than to use this opportunity to restrain various forces so that they can deal with their brother who is alone in Tianqi City."
"Moreover, from the footage we just saw, we also saw the four people from Nan Jue: two at the half-step Divine Realm, two at the Great Free and Easy Realm, and a pill that helps people step into the Divine Realm. Such preparations are quite thorough. Even though you are at the Divine Realm, it is still very dangerous for you to face such a perilous situation."
Xiao Ruojin listened quietly to her younger brother's worried words, and a deep sense of shame welled up in her heart.
Why did I become wary of my brother before, when he was always thinking of me?
He took a deep breath, trying to make his tone sound relaxed: "Don't worry, he'll be fine. Didn't we all see him become emperor when we watched the movie last time?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruofeng thought about it and agreed that what he said made sense, so he felt a little relieved.
(The two brothers are brainwashing themselves together!)