Chapter 1401
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Li Mengxia rubbed her palms together. She looked like she was ready to fight. "Damn it! How dare that bastard impersonate Celestial Master Zuo! He has caused so many people to suffer! If I don't kill him this time, my surname is not Li! Celestial Master Zuo, what do you want to do? Please give me your orders! "
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The fake Celestial Master Zuo did not stay in Fucang Hall for the past two years. It was said that he thought it was too small as his wife needed a suitable residence.
Someone suggested to demolish Fucang Hall and the surrounding buildings and rebuild it. However, the fake Celestial Master Zuo rejected the suggestion. He said that the hall should be kept for the time being. He chose another place with good Feng Shui and hired 100,000 craftsmen to build a new one that was twice the size of Fucang Hall. No one knew the layout of the new one because the 100,000 craftsmen disappeared after they finished building the new one. Of course, no one dared to ask about it. It was said that a minister once asked about it and died of a sudden illness the next day.
Li Mengxia and the others had secretly gone there to check it out. However, they could not even enter the main gate. According to Li Mengxia, the house was like a huge maze filled with traps. Not only were the walls high, but they were also hidden in the fog. Anyone who touched the walls would lose their sense of direction.
Li Mengxia and the rest did not manage to enter the house and almost got lost in the fog.
When Li Mengxia told Di Fuyi about the situation, they had already entered the capital of the Feixing Kingdom.
After eight years, the capital of the Feixing Kingdom had changed a lot. It had become more luxurious.
Along the way, all they saw were refugees and dilapidated houses. They did not expect the capital to be so prosperous. There was not a single beggar in sight.
Li Mengxia whispered, "The fake Celestial Master asked Rong Jialuo to chase all the poor people out of the city. Only the rich and above are allowed to enter. Therefore, this place looks more prosperous. However, it is not easy for these people. The royal family collects taxes every two to three days. In less than a year, the middle-class families are driven out as well."
Gu Xijiu frowned. "Are they willing to be exploited by the royal family?"
Li Mengxia smiled bitterly. "What can they do even if they are unwilling? If they were unwilling, they would be chased out of the city. Currently, the entire continent was filled with flames of war. Only this place was slightly more peaceful and comfortable. Although the taxes were ridiculously high, at least their lives were guaranteed. Many people who were unwilling to give up were found dead in the fields within two days. They died horribly, and all their belongings were gone … "
Gu Xijiu naturally understood that those people were assassinated by the imperial court. She could not help but sigh.
When a madman grasped absolute power, that was a super terrifying thing!
It was not easy to enter the capital. One needed to have customs clearance documents, identity documents, and a lot of other things.
Fortunately, Li Mengxia was well-connected and managed to procure all the necessary items. Gu Xijiu also knew how to disguise herself. Hence, the three of them managed to disguise themselves as a tycoon and his family.
Di Fuyi's disguise made him look like a gentleman.
On the other hand, Gu Xijiu had disguised herself as his beautiful concubine.
On the other hand, Li Mengxia had disguised herself as a martial arts servant. Her eyes were clear, and she looked very energetic.
The three of them went to a restaurant and ordered a table of dishes. Li Mengxia had been on the run for a few months. She had almost forgotten the taste of meat. When she saw the meat and vegetables on the table, her eyes lit up. She immediately gobbled down the food.
While the three of them were eating, they suddenly heard someone shouting from outside. "Celestial Master Zuo is here. Kneel!"
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