Chapter 1752: Just a Passerby

Inside the imperial palace, the current Emperor Liu Hong could be said to be particularly miserable. He grabbed Gu Yi's arm tightly, as if it were the only straw he could grasp to save his life, crying heart-wrenchingly, his tears and snot mixed together, completely devoid of the majesty and demeanor of a monarch of a country on weekdays.

"Sir, you cannot abandon me! I am truly nothing; without you, I would be bullied to death here," Liu Hong's voice carried a sobbing tone, his tone full of helplessness and despair.

Gu Yi sighed helplessly. He tried to break free from Liu Hong's restraint, but the other party grabbed even tighter. "Sir, if it really won't work, I will go with you; can we travel the world together? Anyway, being an emperor is meaningless," Liu Hong's words revealed a deep weariness with the status quo and a longing for freedom.

Gu Yi looked at the emperor who was crying like a tearful person, his heart a mix of emotions. He knew well that as an emperor, Liu Hong had many things he could not help himself with, but he did not expect him to be so dependent on himself. "It is like this: I, walking in this world, can only witness the occurrence of one history after another, so there are many things I cannot help with," Gu Yi tried to make his tone appear peaceful and sincere.

He continued to explain: "What kind of persona have I created for myself? That is, an ordinary person walking in the world, which means I do not want to participate in this history. If anything happens, it has nothing to do with me. You can do whatever you like." Gu Yi's words revealed an attitude of being detached from the world, but this could not make Liu Hong feel at ease.

"I beg you, if you really won't do it, if you leave, I will commit suicide," Liu Hong's emotions suddenly became agitated; he seemed to have reached a dead end, and only Gu Yi could save him.

Hearing this, Gu Yi was shocked; he did not expect Liu Hong to be so resolute. He hurriedly pacified him: "Oh, alright, alright, you child, don't be so willful anymore. Rest assured, I will help you. Besides, this time when I go out, I am looking for helpers for you."

Hearing this, a ray of hope flashed in Liu Hong's eyes. "Really? Sir, will you really help me find helpers?" he asked, somewhat unable to believe it.

"Of course it is true; why would I lie to you?" Gu Yi laughed and patted Liu Hong on the shoulder. "This time when I go out, I am indeed going to find some helpers, that is, to find some little disciples. For example, that Huanan Laoxian; this guy has always been hidden, and I don't know who he really is. Some say he might be Zhang Liang, and then he has achieved success in cultivation, pretending to be mysterious all day long. Today, I must go and take a look myself."

Liu Hong listened with great interest, as if he had already seen that he would have a powerful backing in the future. "Then who else is there? Sir, tell me more," he urged.

"There is also that Zhang Jiao, who is said to be Zhang Liang's disciple, or even his descendant. Otherwise, how could he be so powerful? He can even use wind, rain, thunder, and lightning. It is quite interesting; I must investigate these things myself," Gu Yi said while observing Liu Hong's reaction.

Liu Hong's eyes lit up; he was full of curiosity and expectation for these mysterious figures. "Then who else is there? Sir, continue," he asked impatiently.

"There is also that person named Yu Ji in Dong Wu; these are all very good materials; I will catch them and study them," Gu Yi said with a smile, his tone full of the desire to explore the unknown world.

Hearing this, Liu Hong was overjoyed; he seemed to have already seen the scene of himself unifying the world in the future. "Sir, you are truly too good! You must find all these people; then I won't be afraid of those people!" he waved his arms excitedly, completely forgetting his current disheveled appearance.

Gu Yi looked at Liu Hong's appearance and secretly found it funny. He patted Liu Hong on the shoulder and said: "Alright, rest assured, later on, I will find you a few great beauties. In that Western Regions place, don't think there are only raisins; there are many great girls. I will find you some... I will find them all for you."

Liu Hong laughed from ear to ear upon hearing this. "Sir, you are truly too good! I must repay you well!" he held Gu Yi's hand tightly, as if afraid that the other party would suddenly disappear.

Seeing this, Gu Yi was also quite moved. He knew that although he was just a passerby in this era, being able to leave some beautiful memories and friendships in this era was also something worth cherishing. "Alright, stop crying; you wipe your tears first, and let us plan the future well," he said softly.

Thus, the two began to discuss the future plan in detail. Liu Hong told Gu Yi his thoughts and worries one by one, and Gu Yi gave suggestions based on his own experience and wisdom. Their conversation was sometimes intense and sometimes calm, but always full of expectations and hope for the future.

Before they knew it, the sky had darkened. Gu Yi looked at the sky outside the window and said: "Alright, let us stop here for today. You rest early; I will set off tomorrow to find those helpers."

Hearing this, Liu Hong felt somewhat reluctant, but he also knew this was for the sake of their future. He nodded and said: "Sir, you must be careful! I will wait for your return!"

Gu Yi nodded with a smile, then turned and left the imperial palace. His figure gradually disappeared into the night, leaving only a firm back and a promise for the future.

And Liu Hong stood in place, watching Gu Yi leave. His heart was filled with complex emotions, both fear of the unknown and expectations for the future. But he knew that as long as Gu Yi was there, he had the courage and confidence to face all challenges.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunshine spilled into the imperial palace, Liu Hong had already sorted out his mood, preparing to welcome a new day. He knew that although he was an emperor, he was also an ordinary person. He had the emotions and troubles of an ordinary person, and also the dreams and pursuits of an ordinary person. And Gu Yi's appearance was like a ray of light in his life, illuminating the road ahead.

In the days that followed, Liu Hong began to work hard to learn the way of governing the country and improve his ability and quality. He no longer indulged in wine and sex as before, but began to care about the suffering of the people and strive to make the country more prosperous and strong. At the same time, he also paid close attention to Gu Yi's movements, looking forward to his early return with those helpers.

And Gu Yi did not let Liu Hong down. He went through all kinds of hardships and finally found Huanan Laoxian, Zhang Jiao, Yu Ji, and others. Although they had different personalities and different abilities, they all had common ideals and pursuits. Under Gu Yi's leadership, they began to offer advice and contribute strength to Liu Hong's future.

As time passed, Liu Hong's power gradually grew. He was no longer an emperor who could be manipulated by others, but a monarch with his own thoughts and actions. He began to implement a series of reform measures, making the country glow with new vitality and vigor. And the people also felt this change; they began to be full of trust and respect for Liu Hong.

Finally, one day, when Gu Yi returned to the imperial palace with those helpers, Liu Hong was no longer the emperor who cried. He became more mature, steady, and confident. He held Gu Yi's hand tightly and said gratefully: "Sir, thank you! Without your help and support, I could not have achieved today's success!" ===== CHAPTER 1753 =====