novelraw Chapter 149 : First Meeting with Zhu Yuanzhang
Chapter 149 : First Meeting with Zhu Yuanzhang
Chapter 149: First Meeting with Zhu Yuanzhang
At this moment, Yang Xiao was extremely terrified inside.
This pressure was far too horrifying, like Mount Tai pressing down overhead.
Although he knew that there should be a gap between himself and Zhang Sanfeng, he had never imagined that the gap would be so obvious.
He was actually unable to withstand even Zhang Sanfeng’s aura alone, which truly dealt him a tremendous blow.
Zhang Sanfeng released his aura and then withdrew it at once.
After Zhang Sanfeng retracted his aura, Yang Xiao could not help but gasp for breath in great gulps, trying to ease the shock in his heart.
Only after a period of time did Yang Xiao finally calm down. When he looked at Zhang Sanfeng again, his gaze was filled with fear.
Immediately afterward, he clasped his fists and bowed to Zhang Sanfeng, saying, “Zhang Zhenren, Yang Xiao was reckless just now. Please forgive me, Zhang Zhenren.”
Zhang Sanfeng shook his head after hearing this and said, “Left Envoy Yang need not do this. Since that is the case, does Left Envoy Yang still agree with our desire to choose Zhu Yuanzhang as the co-lord of the realm~?”
After hearing Zhang Sanfeng’s words, Yang Xiao, al-though extremely unwilling in his heart,
also understood that circumstances were stronger than men. He immediately said, “Zhang Zhenren, I agree with your choice of Zhu Yuanzhang as the co-lord of the realm. Since this is so, I will now have someone summon Zhu Yuanzhang. After that, we can together discuss the matter of exterminat-ing the Yuan court.”
Zhang Sanfeng immediately nodded upon hearing this. “That would be excellent.”
Meanwhile, Lu Xueqi watched quietly the entire time and did not say a word.
This time, she had originally come to this world to take a break, yet she had not expected that at the birthday banquet, Wang Baobao of the Yuan court would turn out to be a transmigrator.
So many things had happened that her original plan to rest had completely fallen apart. As a result, she now felt extremely lazy and did not wish to do anything at all.
As for worrying about others coveting her appearance, Lu Xueqi felt no fear whatsoever in this world.
In this world, the difference between others’ strength and hers was simply too vast. As long as she wished to conceal herself, whether by releasing spiritual power onto her face or using spacetime techniques, she could change her unique appearance and temperament.
Thus, in others’ eyes, although her current appearance looked quite decent, it was nothing remarkable to them.
Lu Xueqi was extremely satisfied with her current state.
She had already decided that after returning to the Qingyun World, she would also make some changes to her appearance.
Now that she had comprehended the spacetime technique, coupled with her vast spiritual power, it had become exceedingly difficult for others to peer into her true appearance.
A short while later, the Green-Winged Bat King led a young man with a rather honest-looking appearance inside.
After the young man entered the hall, he immediately saluted Yang Xiao.
Yang Xiao looked at this honest-looking man and could not help feeling a slight sourness in his heart.
To be honest, Zhu Yuanzhang was not particularly handsome—he simply looked like an ordinary farmhand.
He truly could not understand why Zhang Sanfeng and the others had taken a liking to him.
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished his salute, Yang Xiao took the initiative to speak. “Zhu Yuanzhang, the one beside you is Zhang Sanfeng, Zhang Zhenren of Wudang. Hurry and pay your respects.”
Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly startled upon hearing this. He immediately looked toward the white-haired elder seated there and respectfully said, “Ming Cult’s Zhu Yuanzhang pays respects to Zhang Zhenren.”
Zhang Sanfeng did not immediately tell Zhu Yuanzhang to rise. Instead, he carefully sized him up.
He truly had not expected that it would be such an ordinary-looking man who, more than ten years later, would overthrow the Yuan court’s rule and become the co-lord of the realm in this world.
Only after observing Zhu Yuanzhang for quite some time, and under Zhu Yuanzhang’s increasingly frightened state, did he finally speak softly. “You are Zhu Yuanzhang?”
After hearing Zhang Sanfeng’s words, the anxiety in Zhu Yuanzhang’s heart eased slightly.
Zhang Sanfeng was a renowned figure in the martial world and was not on good terms with the Ming Cult.
He did not understand why Zhang Sanfeng had summoned him, and after he had paid his respects, Zhang Sanfeng had not told him to rise for such a long time. This made fear arise in his heart, causing him to suspect that he might have offended Zhang Sanfeng at some point.
However, now that Zhang Sanfeng had spoken, Zhu Yuanzhang could not help but breathe a slight sigh of relief. He then replied respectfully, “This humble one is indeed Zhu Yuanzhang.”
Zhang Sanfeng nodded at once after hearing this. “Not bad. You may rise.”
Zhu Yuanzhang felt as though a heavy burden had been lifted. He immediately raised his head and said, “Yes. Many thanks, Zhang Zhenren.”
At this moment, Yang Xiao interjected, “Zhu Yuanzhang, the reason you were summoned this time is the result of joint discussions between Zhang Zhenren and myself. This time, the Ming Cult and the Wudang Sect where Zhang Zhenren resides are prepared to cooperate to jointly overthrow the Yuan court.”
Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly surprised after hearing Yang Xiao’s words.
He had not expected Wudang to cooperate with the Ming Cult.
Over the years, although the Ming Cult had been devoted to overthrowing the Yuan court, its reputation in the martial world had not been good. It was a bona fide demonic sect, while Wudang belonged to the orthodox martial path. The two were from completely different camps.
He had never imagined that these two sects from opposing camps would one day cooperate.
However, he did not interject. After all, in his understanding, he was merely a minor altar master of the Ming Cult and had no standing to speak at this moment.
Yang Xiao was quite satisfied with Zhu Yuanzhang’s slightly respectful demeanor and continued, “After discussing matters with Zhang Zhenren, among the many altar masters, we selected you to become the future co-lord of the realm after we overthrow the Yuan court. I wonder if you, Zhu Yuanzhang, are willing to shoulder this heavy responsibility?”
Upon hearing Yang Xiao’s words, Zhu Yuanzhang’s eyes widened instantly.
Although he harbored great ambition in his heart, he was at present merely a small altar master of the Ming Cult, and his ambitions had not yet been revealed.
He had never imagined that Yang Xiao would propose him as the future co-lord of the realm. This left him both shocked and terrified.
After all, given his position within the Ming Cult, how could he dare covet the position of co-lord of the realm? Could this be Left Envoy Yang testing him?
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately knelt respectfully and said, “Left Envoy Yang, I have never had such thoughts. Please take back your command!
Left Envoy Yang, do not test this humble one any further. Since I have joined the Ming Cult, I will be loyal to the Ming Cult for life.
Even if the Yuan court is overthrown in the future, the one to become the co-lord of the realm can only be you, Left Envoy Yang. How would I dare harbor such delusions?”
After hearing these words, Yang Xiao felt bitterness fill his heart.
He, too, longed to become the co-lord of the realm, but Zhang Sanfeng did not agree—what could he do?
Yang Xiao said, “You need not belittle yourself. This matter was personally decided by Zhang Zhenren.
He believes that you are the most suitable to become the co-lord of the realm, and I also agree. Hurry and rise.”
Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly astonished upon hearing this.
He had not expected that the one proposing him as the Han people’s emperor would actually be Zhang Sanfeng.
This caused him to believe it a bit more.
After all, Zhang Sanfeng was right before him. Even if Yang Xiao wanted to test him, he would not bring Zhang Sanfeng out as a shield.
Thus, Zhu Yuanzhang finally stood up somewhat nervously, a surge of joy welling up in his heart.
Happiness had come far too suddenly, leaving him momentarily unable to accept it.
If things were truly as Yang Xiao said, with both the Ming Cult and Wudang fully supporting him, then his chances of overthrowing the Yuan court in the future would be greatly increased.
The Ming Cult possessed vast influence, and coupled with the prestige of the Wudang Sect, with the blessing of these two great forces, his authority would be unrivaled.
Thinking of this, a simple and honest smile appeared on his face.
Lu Yu looked at the honest-faced Zhu Yuanzhang and shook his head.
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was still extremely simple and sincere, unlike his suspicious and bloodthirsty self in old age. This caused Lu Yu to develop a few traces of goodwill toward him.