Chapter 1356: A Gradual Finale (45)
At the time, that treasured sword had been only 0.01 centimeters from Xu Shu, yet in the end, it had failed to strike.
Because Bai Xiaowen had said, "Wait."
Ma Chao took a heavy breath and forcefully sheathed his sword.
Ge Xuan said, "General Ma Chao, do not act rashly for now. From this poor Daoist's observation, this man does not understand the Prayer and Exorcism Art. I fear he lacks the ability to curse General Ma Teng to death."
Bai Xiaowen said with a smile, "Xu Shu, I understand your feelings in taking the blame for someone else. But if you take the blame in my court, would that not make people laugh at me for being unable to distinguish right from wrong?"
Having said that, Bai Xiaowen looked at Liu Bei. "At this point, can Liu the Imperial Uncle still sit by calmly? If you dare to act but dare not admit it, I fear it would tarnish your reputation for benevolence and righteousness."
Jian Yong said, "This matter cannot be blamed on my lord!"
Liu Bei hurriedly stopped him. "Xianhe! I am already a man destined to die; there is no need to clear my name. What difference is there between dying beneath Ma Chao's sword and dying beneath Yuan Xi's blade?"
Jian Yong lowered his hands and said, "We cannot bear to see my lord's lifelong reputation for benevolence and virtue utterly destroyed. Life and death are lighter than a feather; innocence is heavier than Taishan."
Liu Bei sighed deeply and waved his hand.
Jian Yong then said to Ma Chao, "Young General Ma, when all is said and done, this was the work of Phoenix Chick Pang Tong. He used the Prayer and Exorcism Art to curse General Ma