Early in the morning, Yunlu Academy.
In the courtyard of the Xu Family, Xu Qi'an stood in the room with the help of a walking stick. He looked at Xu Pingzhi and said,
"Second Uncle, we don't have to go to Jianzhou anymore. You can go home after a while."
Now that the Emperor was dead, the biggest threat in the capital had been eliminated. Other people, including the Crown Prince, had no direct conflict of interest with him. The Crown Prince even wanted to send him a banner to express his gratitude.
Moreover, with the reputation of killing an incapable emperor, who would dare to provoke Xu Yinluo?
Therefore, Second Uncle and his family were very safe. They didn't need to go to Jianzhou to seek refuge.
Xu Pingzhi nodded and looked at him. He wanted to say something but stopped.
Xu Qi'an turned around and looked at his aunt. He took out a stack of banknotes and said,
"Aunt, thank you for taking care of me all these years. I was immature and impulsive. Please don't mind me. The banknotes are part of my savings. Keep them safe. Our family's food and clothing will still depend on you.
"I will leave the capital for a while. I don't know when I will come back."
Aunt pursed her lips and took the banknotes. She said softly, "I will keep these banknotes for you when you marry a wife."
"That's not enough. I have a lot of wives …" Xu Qi'an smiled. He turned to Xu Lingyue and said,
"Big Brother, you may leave the capital for a long time. It may be a year and a half, or more than three years. I think Lingyue will be married by then. It's a pity that I won't be able to attend your wedding. "
Xu Lingyue bit her lips. Her eyes were filled with tears.
The eighteen -year-old girl was like a lotus swaying in the clear water in June. She was beautiful, bright, and clean.
This delicate flower in the Xu Family's boudoir was very sad about the fact that her big brother was about to leave.
Then, Xu Qi'an reached out and rubbed the little bean's head. He said softly, "Let me hug you. I have never hugged you properly …"
Xu Lingyin hugged her big brother's neck and announced loudly,
"Big Brother, I will hide the drumstick and wait for you to come back."
Hidden in shoes again? Can I still eat it? Will I die on the spot if I eat it … Xu Qi'an was touched and rubbed his younger sister's head.
"Hide it in your shoes for a few days, then leave it for Master to eat, got it?"
Xu Lingyin nodded vigorously. "Yes!"
After bidding farewell to his family, Xu Qi'an left the small courtyard and descended the mountain alone.
"Big Brother ~ ~"
Xu Lingyue's shout came from behind. His eldest sister caught up with him, panting, and shouted at his back,
"I want to go to Spirit Treasure Temple to cultivate. I, I will wait for you to come back."
Xu Qi'an's footsteps paused for a moment, but he didn't turn around and continued down the mountain.
In the house, after Xu Qi'an left, his aunt looked at the banknotes in her hand and said softly,
"Master, I remember now. Dalang's mother left after giving birth to him. Before he left, he told me to raise him well. I remember that my sister was a very good person, gentle, dignified, and easy to get along with.
"Back then, she held my hand and asked me to take care of Dalang. She was so sincere … I know that she had her reasons for abandoning Dalang."
His aunt looked up with tears on her face. "Master, I have raised him for so many years, and he is my son. Now that that person has come back and wants to take his life, I, I am very sad … "
The Second Uncle Xu felt like a knife was being twisted in his heart.
…
Spirit Treasure Temple.
Xu Qi'an leaned on his walking stick and smiled at the Taoist Child who was guarding the door. "I want to see the Grand Master."
Before coming, he had asked the Supervisor about the battle between the Grand Master and the Earth Sect's Taoist Master.
The Supervisor said that both sides were injured, and then snorted.
"The Karmic Fire burned the body."
The Taoist Child glanced at him and said, "The Taoist Master said that if Prince Xu comes to see her, he can go straight in."
'The Spirit Treasure Temple has already given me permission to go straight in. What about Luo Yuheng?'
Xu Qi'an mumbled to himself as he entered the Spirit Treasure Temple with the help of his walking stick.
When he arrived at the secluded courtyard, he pushed open the door of the quiet room with ease and saw a beautiful Taoist Nun sitting cross-legged on a cattail hassock.
Xu Qi'an was stunned. He saw a kind aunt, a mother's friend, a big sister in the neighborhood, and so on from her.
This caused him to be shocked because Luo Yuheng seemed to be slightly unable to control herself and was unable to restrain her 'charm'.
For a second-grade expert, this was clearly not a good thing. It meant that the Karmic Fire burned the body seriously.
"I'm sure you can see that I'm in a terrible state."
Luo Yuheng's red lips moved slightly, and her voice was filled with the unique charm of a mature woman.
"I understand."
Xu Qi'an sighed. "I took a bath before coming here."
This time, other than checking on Luo Yuheng's condition, he also had the intention of 'bargaining'. He hoped that Luo Yuheng could extend the time limit for a few days so that he could accommodate the Seven Absolute Gu. If his body condition improved, then he would fulfill his promise.
He did not expect Luo Yuheng's condition to be this terrible.
Luo Yuheng was expressionless. She continued, "You've misunderstood. I'm just a clone, and it will dissipate in three days. My main body is already in seclusion."
For a moment, Xu Qi'an could not tell if he was happy or disappointed.
With his current body condition, if he forced dual cultivation, it would only be "Aunt, please do it yourself".
This was obviously not in line with his image of being invincible wherever he pointed his spear, and it would make Luo Yuheng look down on him.
But, but … she was too tempting.
Luo Yuheng's clone continued, "Dual cultivation requires a certain period of time, at least seven days at a time. After the battle with the Earth Sect's Dao Head, my main body can no longer suppress the Karmic Fire, and I don't know your condition. In order to save myself, I can only go into seclusion and forcefully extinguish the Karmic Fire."
At least seven days at a time, at least seven days at a time … That was the only sentence in Xu Qi'an's mind.
He was a little shocked.
Luo Yuheng continued.
"After this, my main body will no longer be able to suppress the Karmic Fire. So, dual cultivation is a must. The Karmic Fire will flare once a month, and she will look for you on the same day next month. "
As she spoke, she waved her sleeves, and a triangular yellow talisman appeared on the table.
"This is a location talisman. Keep it well, my main body will look for you in a month."
After that, the clone dissipated.
Is she shy? Xu Qi'an picked up the triangular talisman and silently put it away.
It seemed that after the regicide, Luo Yuheng had completely approved of him and decided to become his Taoist companion.
Previously, she had been hesitant about whether to dual cultivate with him because she had not fully approved of him. After all, becoming a Taoist companion was a lifelong thing. It was normal for Luo Yuheng to be cautious.
Before he went to Shanhai Pass, his cultivation was only at the Fifth Stage. For a Second Stage Master, it was indeed a little lacking.
Now, Xu Qi'an was a Third Stage Warrior, one of the few Third Stage Warriors in Daibun. It was enough to match Luo Yuheng's status.
"Alright, I'm ready in a month …" Xu Qi'an left the Lingbao Temple and headed for the palace.
…
Shaoyin Palace.
The chamber was covered with charcoal, and it was as warm as spring in the late autumn. The air was filled with the scent of sandalwood, rouge, and a woman's faint body fragrance.
At a certain moment, the woman who was curled up on the bed suddenly woke up. She turned over and sat up, her face pale.
"Hong, Hong Xiu …"
She called out softly, her voice weak.
The palace maid lying on the side of the bed immediately woke up and said softly, "Your Highness!"
Lin An said in a low voice, "Water, I want to drink water …"
The palace maid immediately walked to the table, gently swept away the overturned or straightened wine pot, and poured her a cup of warm tea.
Her Highness Lin An drank too much last night and was drunk like mud. She did not act crazily after drinking too much, but just lay on the table and cried.
The palace maids were clear that the Princess was drowning her sorrows with wine.
Last night, His Highness the Crown Prince sent someone to inform Her Highness Lin An that the Witchcraft Cult colluded with His Majesty's trusted Right Imperial Censor Yuan Xiong and Assistant Minister of War Qin Yuandao.
They used witchcraft to control His Majesty, cut off the army's provisions, and killed 80,000 soldiers and Wei Yuan in Jingshan City.
In a rage, Xu Yinluo beheaded His Majesty outside the capital city.
When Her Highness heard this, she was dumbfounded and went to the East Palace with a pale face, seemingly to confront the Crown Prince.
She came back very late, and then began to drink endlessly. When she drank too much, she cried, and after crying, she continued to drink.
The palace maids saw this and felt as if a knife was twisted in their hearts.
After serving Her Highness Lin An for so many years, they had never seen her so sad.
Thinking about it, it was not only because of the death of His Majesty who doted on her the most, but also because the man who killed her father.
In retrospect, Hong Xiu was almost sure that Her Highness was in love with Xu Yinluo.
What should they do? Her Highness was still in the boudoir, but she suffered such a love injury. She was afraid that she would be sad for a long time.
As for persuading her, they dared not.
A servant was a servant. How would they dare to talk about the master's affairs?
"Your Highness, the tea is here. Please drink slowly."
Hong Xiu carefully held the tea and handed it over.
Lin An held the tea and drank it absent-mindedly. Her bright eyes in the past were colorless and dim.
Just after drinking the tea, a palace maid came to the boudoir, gently knocked on the door twice, and whispered,
"Your Highness, Xu Yinluo is here …"
Hong Xiu immediately looked at Lin An and saw that Her Highness's eyes suddenly bloomed with dazzling brilliance, but in the next second, it slowly extinguished.
Lin An whispered, "No, I don't want to see him!"
"Yes, I will reply now."
"Wait …"
She suddenly stopped the palace maid, and after a few seconds of silence, she whispered, "That's it."
The palace maid outside the door immediately left.
…
Outside Shaoyin Palace, the man with a cane turned and left.
Hundreds of imperial guards, as if facing a formidable enemy, held the hilt of the sword and silently watched his back. No one dared to speak, and no one dared to stop him.
Xu Qi An did not leave the palace, but went to Dexin Garden.
Early in the morning, Dexin Garden.
She washed with the help of her personal palace maids. One palace maid held a spittoon, and another palace maid held a copper basin and a towel.
Huaiqing brushed her teeth, rinsed her mouth, spat the water into the spittoon, and then took the towel handed by the palace maid and carefully wiped her cold and delicate face.
At this time, a little palace maid hurried in and said, "Your Highness, Xu Yinluo is here."
Princess Huaiqing, who loved cleanliness, immediately put down the towel, and said with sparkling eyes, "Lead the way … Invite him to the inner hall."
She suddenly changed her mind, picked up the towel again, wiped her face carefully, looked at the mirror, and nodded with satisfaction. Then she took the palace maid out of the boudoir.
She saw Xu Qi An with a pale face in the inner hall. He was sitting at the table, squinting and drinking hot tea.
The little palace maid of Dexin Garden stood on one side, trembling with fear.
"You can leave."
Huaiqing waved her hand.
The little palace maid was relieved, lowered her head, and left with small steps.
After a few steps, she heard the big devil who killed the king behind her said with a smile, "This little palace maid is good, Your Highness, give her to me."
The little palace maid's eyes were full of tears, and she looked at Huaiqing pitifully.
Huaiqing waved her hand expressionlessly.
After the palace maid left, Huaiqing carefully looked at Xu Qi An and said,
"You still have the leisure to tease the palace maid, it seems that your injury is not serious."
Xu Qi An smiled bitterly, "This can't be measured by the injury, I'm already disabled."
Huaiqing's face suddenly became serious, "Even the Supervisor can't do anything?"
Xu Qi An shook his head.
Huai Qing pursed his lips. "What's going on?"
Xu Qi An opened his clothes and showed her the condition of his chest. The wound on his heart was fierce, and there was a Magic Sealing Nail.
Warrior under the third rank, with such an injury, would only die.
Fourth rank Warrior was no exception.
"There are nine of these nails, in different parts of my body."
Xu Qi An smiled bitterly, "The Supervisor said that if I forcibly remove the Magic Sealing Nail, I will die. My cultivation will also be crippled. "
"Buddhism …"
Huaiqing muttered these two words, and her pretty face was covered with frost.
The eldest imperial daughter, who was famous for being cold and indifferent, suddenly felt a strong anger in her heart.
"Why is Buddhism involved in this matter?"
Huaiqing restrained her emotions and asked.
Hearing this, Xu Qi An sighed, "It's time to be honest with Your Highness."
Huaiqing raised her eyebrows, slightly straightened her body, and put on a listening posture.
"Actually, the Sealed Artifact that escaped from the Sampo Case has always been in my body. It's a traitor of Buddhism."
Huaiqing's eyes froze, and her mouth slightly opened, as if she couldn't believe it.
Huaiqing's brain was buzzing, she was shocked and confused when she directly revealed such a big secret.
She was confused and shocked. Why would the Sealed Artifact under the Sampo Case be in Xu Qi An's body?
There must be a reason why the demons had tried every means to break the seal and release the Sealed Artifact.
There must be a reason for the demons to release the Sealed Artifact. On the contrary, after hearing that the Sealed Artifact was the Demonic Monk of Buddhism, Huaiqing was only slightly surprised, but she quickly accepted it.
Because it was very reasonable.
Sealed Artifacts were related to Buddhists to begin with. This was something that had been confirmed back when they investigated the Sang Po case.
"As for why the Demonic Monk is in my body, it's a long story."
Xu Qi An sighed again. Some things couldn't help but make people sigh when talking about it.
He told Huai Qing about how he was surrounded by luck, how he was possessed by a deity, how his biological father was the supervisor's eldest disciple, and how he stole the fate of the nation. He told Huai Qing everything.
Since he had already laid his cards on the table with Xu Pingfeng, there was actually no need to keep his secrets.
This was especially so for the members of the Heaven & Earth Society. After experiencing the regicide case, it was equivalent to being completely bound to him and becoming true partners.
Huaiqing's expression was very interesting. The whole process was from surprise to shock, from shock to disbelief. Her emotions changed along with her expression, layer by layer.
However, after hearing that the reason why Xu Qi An could use the Nation Suppressing Sword and control the Spirit Dragon was because of the providence in him, Huaiqing was obviously relieved. It was as if something that she had been worried about had been solved.
And the answer was quite satisfactory.
"I see!"
Huaiqing sighed and said, "All of this is because of the competition for destiny …"
Xu Qi An nodded and said, "Your Highness, remember to keep it a secret. The Supervisor didn't allow me to reveal these things."
Huaiqing nodded and then heard Xu Qi An say with a strange expression,
"I heard from that dog that my biological mother is from your clan, Your Highness."
Huaiqing was shocked and her pretty face changed slightly.
"It's the bloodline from five hundred years ago."
The bloodline from five hundred years ago … Huaiqing was relieved again.
"So I will go out for a period of time to collect the collapsed Spirit of the Dragon Vein for Daibun."
Xu Qi An looked at the cold and noble woman and said softly, "Your Highness, take care."
Huaiqing was slightly moved and said softly, "Prince Xu, take care."
She no longer called Xu Qi An as "Your Excellency".
Xu Qi An nodded and suddenly showed a hesitant look and said,
"Your Highness Lin An seems to be brooding about my regicide. Can Your Highness explain it to me?"
Huaiqing made an "oh" sound and dragged out the ending sound. She said expressionlessly,
"Prince Xu has been to Shaoyin Palace. In Prince Xu's mind, Lin An is really the most important."
Here it is, here it is. Are you going to say, "I was here first …"
Xu Qi An did not know how to answer and suddenly heard small steps approaching the inner hall. He and Huaiqing tacitly kept silent and no longer spoke.
After a while, a palace maid came in and said respectfully, "Your Highness, His Highness Lin An is here and wants to see you."
"I will hide for a while."
Xu Qi An immediately got up and walked to the inner hall.
When he hid, Huaiqing said, "Let her come in."
"Yes!"
The palace maid retreated.
Two or three minutes later, Lin An, wearing a red dress, entered the inner hall alone.
She sat down on her own, looking haggard and the depression between her brows was difficult to solve.
She first glanced at Huai Qing, then shifted her gaze to the front. Her voice was soft but hollow as she said,
"BenGong heard from Crown Prince Older Brother that Imperial Father was influenced by the Witchcraft Cult and cut off the army's provisions, so that Wei Yuan and the 80,000 troops died in the Northeast."
Huaiqing bowed her head to drink tea and said nothing.
"I know that Wei Yuan treated him with great kindness, but, but Imperial Father is my Imperial Father. How could he kill my Imperial Father without saying anything? "
Tears rolled down Lin An's cheeks.
"Did he go to see you?"
Huaiqing said.
"How do you know …"
Lin An glanced at her, nodded and cried, "He just went to see me, but I didn't dare to see him. I don't know how to face him."
She said while crying, "I want to see him, but I am afraid to see him. Even if Imperial Father killed Wei Yuan, Imperial Father was also controlled by the Witchcraft Cult. What did Imperial Father do wrong? Imperial Father spoiled me since I was a child …
"I dreamed of Imperial Father last night. He died so miserably. Huaiqing, my heart hurts so much. I, I have no one to talk to …"
In the end, the only one who could speak her mind and vent her grief was her sister who had fought with her for more than ten years.
She was too lonely.
Huaiqing whispered, "You like him, don't you?"
Lin An did not answer.
"What about now? Do you still like him now?"
Lin An seemed to break down and cried bitterly on the table.
Huaiqing understood that she still liked him, but she could no longer face the enemy who killed her father.
She not only lost her father, but also a secret and sweet love hidden in her heart.
"Alas!"
Huaiqing sighed and said,
"It doesn't matter if you hate him, like him, or if you can face him again, that's your business. I don't care about your feelings.
"But I think you have the right to know some things, some truths."
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