"Since Mister Qian has saved me from prison, I will naturally tell you the secret that I have kept in my heart for a long time. However, after I tell you this secret, I will not dare to stay in Xuanjing anymore. Therefore, I hope that Immortal Master can send my entire family out of Xuanjing, just like Lord Chen's family. From then on, my family will leave Da Xuan Country and never step into Xuanjing again. "Mister Sun replied respectfully.
"Yes, as long as the secret you speak of is important, then this condition is not too much. I will agree to it." Hearing this, Liu Ming nodded his head without any change in his expression.
"Good, with Mister Qian's words, I have nothing to worry about. The secret I am talking about is that the current Emperor is not the Emperor who ascended the throne twenty years ago. He is already an illusion of a demon. "After Lord Sun's heart relaxed, he finally revealed the great secret that had been hidden for who knows how long.
"What? His Majesty is fake? Is he a demon?" Even though Liu Ming had already guessed the secret Mister Sun was talking about, he was still stunned when he heard this.
"That's right. Mister Qian, please don't think that I am talking nonsense. I actually knew this secret seven years ago. Mister Qian should know that I used to work for the royal family's general affairs department. Coincidentally, I was responsible for keeping records of the emperor's daily diet and health to prevent the emperor from dying from a sudden illness.
The records were fine a few years ago since the emperor was in the prime of his life and it was normal for him to be healthy. However, seven years ago, the palace suddenly spread the news that the emperor had a slight illness and was bedridden for three days before he could get out of bed. It took me more than ten days to get the relevant records. At the time, I didn't pay much attention to it and thought that the palace was slow because of the emperor's illness. But who would have thought that when I opened the records that night, I would find a tell-tale note among the pages. The person who signed it was Concubine Li, the emperor's most favored concubine. In the letter, Concubine Li said that before the emperor's illness broke out, he spent the night at her residence. In the end, she personally witnessed the process of the emperor turning from a normal person into a half human half monster and fainted on the spot. When she woke up, she was restrained by a group of guards. After much difficulty, he managed to rope in a guard to send this letter for help. Because the note wasn't big and Imperial Concubine Li had written it in a hurry, it only described the general situation of that day. But in the end, he told me to find the most senior Immortal Masters of the Imperial Family and inform them of this matter. Fearing that I wouldn't believe her, Imperial Consort Li also mentioned in her note that she had bribed the guards to bury two of the Emperor's scales after he turned into a demon somewhere in the Imperial Palace. She wanted me to enter the Imperial Palace and retrieve them, then give them to the Immortal Masters of the Imperial Palace to verify their authenticity. "Speaking to this point in one breath, Lord Sun's eyes were filled with fear.
Although Liu Ming's expression remained the same, he was still shocked.
"After I read the note, I was naturally frightened, but I didn't dare to believe it completely. In the end, before I could think of a way to enter the Imperial Palace, the news of Imperial Concubine Li's death spread. At that time, I knew that Imperial Concubine Li's words were most likely true. After being on edge for a few more days, I finally found an excuse to enter the Imperial Palace and dug out two green demon scales at the place that Imperial Concubine Li had mentioned. Once I obtained the items, I disguised myself and hired a young beggar who didn't know the inside story. The beggar changed his tone and wrote a highly confidential letter with his left hand, and threw them into the residence of an Immortal Master of the Imperial Palace. However, a day later, I heard that over a hundred people in the residence of the Immortal Master of the Imperial Palace had all been killed in a single night. Because of this, the Imperial Palace at that time was furious and purged the various powers in Xuanjing. Countless officials were implicated and their heads fell to the ground. Later on, the Imperial Palace released news that a group of evil cultivators that had been killed by the Imperial Palace's guests had finally admitted to killing the entire residence of the Immortal Masters of the Imperial Palace. Only then did the storm slowly die down. However, from then on, I didn't dare to tell a second person about this matter. The remaining demon scale was hidden in a secret place in the residence and I also didn't let anyone see it. If it weren't for the fact that I was sent to prison due to other matters and was afraid that the Imperial Palace's guests would use a bewitching technique to make me unintentionally reveal this secret during my trial, I would most likely continue to hide it in my heart. "Mister Sun finally revealed everything he knew in one breath.
"So you're saying that you still have the demon scale hidden in the residence." When Liu Ming heard this, he revealed a thoughtful expression.
"That is indeed the case. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to make such a promise to Mister in prison without any proof. How about this, I'll go back with the Immortal Master and bring my family out. At the same time, I'll take out the demon scale and give it to Mister. "Mister Sun thought for a moment before replying.
"Alright, then let's do that. That's right, you said that the current Emperor is a demon in disguise. Then compare the time before and after you received the secret letter. Is there any difference between the current Emperor and the past? "Liu Ming thought of something and asked.
"This … I really haven't found anything out of the ordinary. If there is anything different, it would be that the number of times the Emperor goes to court these past few years has decreased. Moreover, the control over the Princes and Kings in Xuanjing has become weaker and weaker. However, this is a gradual change. If it wasn't for me hiding this secret, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to discover this change. "Mister Sun thought for a moment before replying.
"Alright, I understand. Let's return to Xuanjing now. However, in order to not attract attention, we must change our appearances. "Liu Ming thought for a moment before nodding his head.
Following this, he suddenly wiped his face with one hand and with a flash of white light, he turned from a twenty-seven or twenty-eight year old scholar into a graceful middle-aged man.
Following this, Liu Ming took out a black and yellow robe from his sleeve. After putting on the black robe, he threw the other robe to the man.
Only then did the man recover from his shock and hurriedly put on his clothes.
At this time, Liu Ming took out a white Monster Pill from his chest and rubbed it between his hands. With another movement, he smeared the powder on Mister Sun's face.
Immediately, Mister Sun's originally white skin became slightly black and rough.
Liu Ming nodded his head and a green light suddenly flashed in his hand.
Mister Sun felt a chill flash across his chin and all of his long beard silently fell down, making him look at least ten years younger.
"Alright, this should be enough." Only then did Liu Ming show a satisfied expression and nod his head. He immediately turned around and walked towards the carriage that was left at the foot of the hill.
Mister Sun touched his now bald chin and with a grin, he hurriedly followed.
… …
In the afternoon, in front of an ordinary looking house in Xuanjing, Liu Ming, who had turned into a middle-aged man, and Mister Sun finally appeared.
They had arrived here about two hours ago. However, this Mister Sun was a person with deep foresight. Even though his family was not far away, he was able to endure it and sit in a nearby tea stall for a long time. Only after seeing that there were no abnormalities in the surroundings did he bring Liu Ming out.
"Peng, peng!" After a few sounds, the originally tightly shut door opened and a servant stuck his head out.
"Who are you looking for … ah, it's master." The servant originally wanted to ask something but after taking a closer look at Mister Sun, he couldn't help but blurt out.
"Lower your voice, are the two madams in the house?" Mister Sun glared at him and said.
"Master, First Madam and Second Madam are in the mansion. They were just talking about Master." The manservant hurriedly stepped aside and said respectfully.
"Good, it's good that they are all here. Immediately go and hire two more carriages. I will need them later. "Mister Sun ordered without hesitation.
"Yes, I will do it now." Hearing this, the servant hurriedly replied and left.
Mister Sun himself brought Liu Ming into the depths of the house.
Moments later, the entire house was in an uproar.
… …
Four hours later, three carriages flew out from the east gate of Xuanjing and rushed forward along the official road.
Liu Ming, who had returned to his scholarly appearance, sat in the carriage at the very front. In his hand, he played with a green scale the size of a thumb with a face full of thought.
Lord Sun was sitting right across from him, but his face was filled with respect.
"Once you are ten miles away from Xuanjing, you should be safe. I need to return as well. After all, Gold Spirit Guests have an unwritten rule. Unless there is a special order from the government, they will not leave ten miles away from Xuanjing. " Liu Ming moved his finger and the green scale disappeared in a blur as he spoke to Mister Sun.
"I have also heard of this rumor. This time, it is all thanks to mister for saving my life. Otherwise, I don't know what would have happened to my family. "Hearing this, Mister Sun said gratefully.
"It's nothing, I just wanted to make a deal with you. However, if you really want to leave Goofy, there is still one thing you need to pass. "Liu Ming sighed as he spoke.
"Mister, what do you mean?" Hearing this, Mister Sun was shocked.
"Ever since the carriage left Xuanjing, someone has been following us in the air. If I am not wrong, it should be a strong Gold Spirit Guest. "Liu Ming's expression was the same as before as he spoke.
"Then what should we do?" Hearing this, Mister Sun's face changed.
"Don't worry, since I said that I would protect you from Xuanjing, I will not go back on my word. As long as we get rid of the person, everything will be fine. " Liu Ming said noncommittally. With a move of his body, he actually leaped out of the window. Following that, black gas gathered under his feet and lifted him up into the sky.
Moments later, Liu Ming was floating a thousand feet in the air. Opposite him, a large man with blue hair and a purple beard looked at him coldly.
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