Heirs of the Seven Swords of the Qin Dynasty

Looking at Tianming's inquiring eyes, Qianlong hesitated for a moment and then nodded and replied, "Yes, I know...if you are talking about your life experience."

"How do you know?" Tianming found it hard to accept and asked back.

"My father told me some things about your parents, and my mother also told me some things after I met you."

“Then…then why did you…” Tianming became even more confused and almost spoke incoherently.

Why did he approach me when he knew there was an irreconcilable blood feud between the two sides? Why did he want to be my friend?

Why is the father like this and the daughter like this too?

Seeing the excited Tianming, Qianlong could only try to comfort him:
"Tianming, do you believe that I have no ill will towards you?"

Tianming was so excited that he was stunned for a moment and did not give a negative answer.

Friendship is based on heart to heart. He was sure that Qian Long had no ill will towards him, so what he could not accept at this moment was Qian Long's behavior of making friends with him even though he knew that they had a grudge against each other, rather than thinking that Qian Long had other intentions.

Seeing that Tianming had calmed down a little, Qianlong quickly struck while the iron was hot and continued to ask:
"Would you like to talk to me?"

Tianming fell into silence, his face full of bitterness and depression.

Have a chat?
what's the topic?

The revenge for his father’s murder and the irreconcilable conflict, Tianming can’t change this, so what else can he talk about?

Seeing that Tianming was not so excited anymore, Qianlong simply reached out and grabbed him, dragged him to the window, and pushed open the window of the pavilion.

The dust and sand outside immediately caught their eyes.

Qianlong leaned against the window frame, looking at the desolate scenery, and said in a calm tone:

"Tianming, I know you don't understand why I want to be friends with you. Obviously, between us..."

"If you ask me the reason, I can give a lot of reasons. It's because I'm curious about you and I feel sorry for your background... But if I ask you the real, fundamental reason, I would say that we should be friends."

"My father told me that whether people can become close friends depends on many factors, but the most important one is perhaps the most unpredictable fate."

"We... and Shao Yu, we can become friends because of fate."

"I believe the same is true for you and that girl named Shi Lan becoming friends."

"I cherish this relationship very much, and I believe you do too."

"Of course, Tianming, I don't want to hide it from you. The fundamental reason why I can accept this fate without hesitation is that... I believe you can't hurt my father."

"This is unfair to you, and even cruel. But it is precisely because of this that I can ignore the relationship between you and me... between you and me."

"I must admit that this is a wrong idea, so... I can accept any decision you make on this matter."

Tianming fell silent, staring blankly at the dim world. After a long silence, he finally responded:
"I...you...you're right. I will probably never be able to avenge my father."

Tianming has complicated views on revenge.

There is no doubt that he was determined to take revenge on the empire, Ying Zheng, and the Yin-Yang School, and he was willing to sacrifice the rest of his life for it.

But as for Gu Xun... before he considered whether he could do this, he couldn't even be sure whether he had really made up his mind to take revenge on Gu Xun.

Tianming missed his past self who was reckless, stupid and irrational.

If it were him back then, perhaps he wouldn't have been so obsessed with this issue, but unfortunately he can't do that now.

Of course, he also had to admit that even if he was determined to take revenge on Gu Xun, there was no chance of success.

He was one of the few people who had actually witnessed and experienced the fight between Gu Xun and the Demon God of War.

He even benefited from Xiao Li's help and had a close contact with the Demon God of War.

This made him understand more clearly how much powerful strength was hidden in Gu Xun's ordinary body - this was also the reason why he rarely avoided Gu Xun in the past because of his position.

They can kill all of you with just one slap, so there is no need to regard them as imaginary enemies.

"Qianlong, what do you think I should do?" With thousands of thoughts running through his mind, Tianming suddenly sighed and asked.

Qianlong remained silent and did not answer. He just raised his hand and touched Tianming's head.

Girls are always more mature than boys, and Qianlong is also willing to understand Tianming's difficulties.

However, Qianlong cannot give any suggestions on this matter.

Not only because of his identity, but also because this matter can only be decided by Tianming himself.

The silence lasted for a long time, and Qian Long finally gave some suggestions of his own - some insignificant suggestions:

"My father once told me that if you can't make a decision right away, just back off."

“Sometimes giving up for the time being is also an option.”

Obviously, Qianlong couldn't give any advice and could only ask Tianming not to worry about this matter for the time being.

Whether to take revenge or not is not a decision that must be made at the moment.

To put it nicely, life is short, so enjoy it while you can and drink while you can.

To put it bluntly, it means just giving up and enjoying the comfort for a while.

Tianming was silent for a while, then he forced a smile at Qianlong and changed the subject abruptly:

"Qianlong, I came to you today to ask you, can you locate Yun Zhongjun's location?"

"Okay." Qian Long answered the question first, then asked, "Are you going to attack him?"

Tianming nodded. "He is the instigator. Finding him is the most direct and convenient solution."

"But it's dangerous." Qian Long warned softly.

"You have to take risks." Tianming smiled at her again and said, "Besides, I have become stronger now. Very strong."

Qian Long smiled brightly and comfortingly when he heard this, and replied softly, "I believe you."

"Then when do you plan to take action?"

"Today at noon, the sooner the better." Tianming replied firmly.

"Are you in such a hurry...Okay." Qian Long had no objection to this, "Will Shao Yu and the others join you?"

"They will help me attract attention in other places, and I will deal with Yun Zhongjun alone." Tianming shook his head and replied.

This made Qian Long worried again. "After all, Yun Zhongjun is one of the five elders of Yin Yang Family. Even if he is the weakest one, he is still one of the top ones in the martial arts world. It is too dangerous for you to go alone."

Tianming hesitated for a moment, but still did not hide it from Qianlong, and explained frankly, "Qianlong, actually Gu...your father once told me to give up on Yunzhongjun."

"Did Dad say that..." Qian Long was startled at first, then he figured something out, "It's normal for him to say that. Yun Zhongjun's identity is very special, and his status is higher than other elders. If we take action against him, we will incur great hidden risks."

Tianming nodded in agreement and continued, "If it was just to save Shilan's brother, I would have given up on starting with Yunzhongjun and focus on intercepting him before sailing."

"This time, saving people is just a byproduct. I am doing this for revenge, revenge on the Yin-Yang Family!"

"So I don't want Shao Yu and the others to get too deeply involved."

After listening to Tianming's explanation, Qianlong looked hesitant and wanted to persuade him.

According to Tianming, this matter is indeed Tianming's private matter and has nothing to do with others.

But helping each other among friends is "meddling in other people's business". Saving Shilan's brother has nothing to do with Tianming and Shaoyu, but they are still busying around. Tianming really shouldn't have drawn the line so clearly at this time.

But Tianming's situation is indeed special.

Shi Lan is trying to save people, and achieving her goal is the most important thing, so naturally she has to unite all available forces.

Tianming is out for revenge, and revenge mostly seeks peace of mind, so it may not be appropriate for others to get involved too much.

Tianming saw what Qianlong was thinking, but did not point it out and chose to skip the question directly.

When it comes to revenge, he really doesn't want anyone else to interfere, no one.

The reasons are complicated.

He himself does not want others to interfere in his purely "private affairs".

At the same time, he felt that revenge was not a good thing and that others should not be involved.

There are also some emotional and subjective thoughts.

Qian Long saw Tian Ming's firm attitude and completely gave up the idea of ​​persuasion. He could only try his best to provide assistance:
"what do you want me to do?"

"Shao Yu and I will board the ship again at noon. By then, I hope you can provide the location of Yun Zhongjun and choose a place that is suitable for causing unrest but will not cause too much danger in a short period of time."

"Then I split up with them."

"That's not a problem." Qian Long nodded and replied, "After you get on board, come to the crown of the Fusang sacred tree and wait. I will provide information as soon as possible."

"Yes." Tianming nodded, and then requested, "Also... Qianlong, if possible, I hope you can try your best to take care of Shaoyu and the others to prevent them from having any accidents."

Qian Long was a little embarrassed, "Of course I can provide more help, but I think you need it more..."

This is not because Qianlong is biased, but it is the truth.

As long as you are careful about attracting attention, it will not be difficult to escape from the mirage environment. Tianming, who needs to face Yun Zhongjun head-on, is the one who is truly in danger.

"Don't worry about me." Tianming smiled and patted his chest, "I told you, I'm very strong now!"

"Even if the Moon God Star Soul attacks, I can escape safely."

"Although it's revenge, I don't intend to risk my life for it."

“…Okay.” Seeing Tianming insist, Qianlong could only nod in agreement.

Of course, she also believed that Tianming would not act recklessly. After all, Yun Zhongjun... even if her father was excluded, he was not even ranked among Tianming's enemies and was not worth risking her life to kill.

"Then... I'll be leaving first." After saying what needed to be said, Tianming immediately said goodbye and left.

If it was in the past, he would definitely chat with Qian Long for a while, but today...

On the one hand, time is limited and cannot be wasted.

On the other hand, he really wasn't in the mood for that right now.

Qianlong also knew this and didn’t say much. He said goodbye to Tianming and sent him away.

………………

"Shao Yu, Shi Lan, I'm all... all... huh???"

After leaving the Mirage by water and returning to the port, Tianming adjusted his mood and immediately rushed back to the safe house. Just as he was about to talk about the afternoon's action, he saw Gao Jianli sitting quietly in the house.

"Xiao Gao? Why are you here?"

"Mr. Gao came to see us." Shao Yu explained first.

Gao Jianli had also stood up and said, "Do you think I should let you guys act on your own?"

"Uh..." Tianming felt a little guilty and tried to defend himself, "We are dealing with a private matter, so of course we have to act privately."

"Have you forgotten that you are a great leader of the Mohist school?" Gao Jianli shut up Tianming's sophistry with one sentence, "Even if you are dealing with a private matter, you must give us an explanation."

"Ah..." Tianming opened his mouth, unable to refute.

"Then...then I apologize?" Tianming asked tentatively.

Gao Jianli's expression was serious, and he replied in a deep voice, "The first thing you should do is to tell me what you want to do?"

"This..." Tianming obviously didn't want to reveal the plan to Gao Jianli, and immediately shirked, "It's my private matter, there's no need to tell you, right?"

As a big shot, he had to inform Gao Jianli and others first even when dealing with personal matters.

But it is just a notification, there is no need to disclose all the content.

"If it's just an insignificant matter, then you don't need to tell us." Gao Jianli still responded, "But if it's something that may affect the life and safety of the great master, the leader of the Mohist School will have to inquire about it."

“We can’t put ourselves in a situation where we could lose the giant without a sound.”

"We don't plan to do anything dangerous." Tianming lied with his eyes open and tried to make an excuse.

Gao Jianli would definitely not be fooled, and replied calmly, "Anything related to mirages is a high-risk event."

"If you don't think it's dangerous, please at least tell me what you are going to do, and I will make a reasonable judgment."

"This...if it's dangerous, what will you do?" Tianming was still very repulsive to Gao Jianli and asked tentatively.

Gao Jianli sighed in his heart, and said bluntly without further ado, "I'm not here to stop you, but to help you."

After the words were pointed out, Tianming paused for a moment, then immediately responded:
"What help can the Mohists provide now?"

This is not a question, but a query.

Tianming was well aware of the Mohist school's current embarrassing situation.

The Mohists are now unable to take any action at all. How can we provide them with help?
Moreover, the support of the Renzong and Xiang clans is enough, and their plan does not require too many people.

"Can't I help you?" Gao Jianli replied calmly.

The Mohist School really cannot take any action now, but it is not a problem for Gao Jianli to take personal action - but once his tracks are exposed, the risks he faces will be relatively high.

Tianming still wanted to refuse.

Gao Jianli's strength can certainly help them, but he doesn't want to involve more people.

I don't want to, and there is no need.

In the eyes of Shao Yu and his companions, their actions were still kept strictly confidential and the Yin-Yang family was completely unaware of it.

But Tianming knew very well that this was just an illusion. In fact, even if people didn't know what they were planning to do specifically, they knew more or less about their movements.

In this situation, if other helpers were introduced, Tianming would not be sure how the Yin-Yang family would react.

What he needs now is the same as before, and only the same as before.

However, Tianming also knew that the more he refused, the more worried Gao Jianli would be, and the more unwilling he would be to give up.

He thought for a moment, then pretended to sigh and said helplessly, "Okay, okay, I'll tell you. I'll tell you everything."

"We actually just want to save Shi Lan's brother - you already know that." (End of this chapter)