To Lu Zhou's surprise, the young man was not nervous at all. He turned around and studied Lu Zhou. He chuckled and said, "Old man, are you going to take me hostage?"
Lu Zhou did not deny it. He nodded. "Aren't you afraid?"
"What's there to be afraid of? Old man, you must have some shocking techniques to be able to avoid the patrolling of the inner palace elites and come to Sweet Dew Hall. There's no point in being afraid," the young man said. "Old Mister, I won't scream. I'm not that stupid. Sit."
This was an extremely intelligent young man.
Lu Zhou waved his sleeve and sat down. His long robes hung loosely, and his white hair fluttered in the wind.
The moonlight shone on Lu Zhou's body, accentuating his image as an elite.
"Old Mister … Why are you in the palace?" the young man asked.
"I've always admired people who know how to adapt to the circumstances. You're smarter than most people." Lu Zhou's expression was calm. He stroked his beard as he admired the moon. "Where's the harem?"
"Harem?"
The young man was surprised. "You're so old …"
As he spoke, he looked at Lu Zhou from head to toe.
Lu Zhou's expression darkened. He said solemnly, "A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger. Let me remind you that you're facing the most dangerous person under the heavens."
The young man was unconcerned. He sighed and said, "But I think you're quite kind."
"Hm?"
Lu Zhou's deep gaze fell on the young man. He stared at him for a while.
The young man shuddered and said, "Why are you going to the harem?"
"I'm looking for something."
"I can help you. I know the palace like the back of my hand." The young man patted his chest.
Lu Zhou frowned. This young man was acting differently from the others. Moreover, he was at the top of Sweet Dew Hall, and there were no cultivators around.
"You'll help me?"
The young man sighed again. He rose to his feet, raised his arm, and pointed with an imposing manner. "Old Mister, look at the city wall … Doesn't it look like a huge cage?
I can only wander around in this cage. I can't get out, I can't move, I have no friends, and I don't know anyone … "
Lu Zhou could not help but laugh. "Is that why you treat me as a hobby?"
"Uh …" The young man scratched his head awkwardly.
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and said, "What I'm looking for is a pure gold hairpin."
The young man was shocked and was momentarily speechless.
"What? Aren't you very capable?" Lu Zhou looked at the young man.
"This …"
The young man lowered his head and then raised it again. He instinctively put his hands behind his back and said, "Sir, please change your condition. I'm afraid I can't give this to you."
"You have no other choice." Lu Zhou raised five fingers.
The surrounding Primal Qi surged. With just a thought, this Primal Qi would form an energy blade and cut him into pieces.
The young man was unusually calm. He shook his head and said, "If you can answer a few of my questions, I will personally offer you the pure gold hairpin."
"Speak."
The young man continued to look at the moonlight and pondered for a moment before saying, "Old mister, your cultivation is unfathomable. If one day, the people around you force you to take a knife and kill those irrelevant people, will you be willing? "
"Nobody can force me," Lu Zhou replied bluntly.
The young man was startled.
"But I don't have your level of cultivation."
"Then I'll make myself stronger." Lu Zhou looked at the young man and said, "Your cultivation talent is not bad … If you cultivate diligently, you might become an expert."
Lu Zhou's words silenced the young man.
"What if someone's blocking this path?" the young man asked again.
"Then, you'll have to think of a way to get rid of the person blocking this path …" Lu Zhou seemed to have noticed something. He slowly added, "No matter who it is."
"…"
The young man shuddered.
He had thought of these answers before. However, the people around him had always been full of flattery and did not speak the truth.
Now that an outsider had told him the truth, his doubts were cleared.
Perhaps, the answer had always been with him.
"I'm enlightened." The young man bowed at Lu Zhou.
Lu Zhou did not stand on ceremony. He extended his hand and said, "Pure gold."
"Please wait for a moment, old mister."
The young man turned around to leave.
"Wait." Lu Zhou raised his hand.
"Don't worry, old mister. I'm a man of my word."
Lu Zhou waved his hand. A seal floated toward the young man.
"Dispel the seal, or if it leaves the palace, I'll … take your life," Lu Zhou said.
The young man did not say anything. He leaped down from the palace and disappeared.
Lu Zhou activated his power of hearing again to cover his surroundings.
15 minutes later, the young man returned. He leaped up the palace with the brocade box in his hand.
"Old mister." The young man presented the box with both hands. He asked curiously, "Pure gold is but a common item. With your profound cultivation base, what do you need this for, old mister? If you're short on silver coins, I can give you a box of it for free. "
"There's no need for that."
Lu Zhou waved his hand and withdrew the seal.
At the same time, the brocade box flew into his hand.
The first thing he saw was a pure gold hairpin. Under the moonlight, it looked even more exquisite.
It was as thin as a golden needle.
Indeed, its thickness was similar to that of a limited treasure box.
Lu Zhou put the brocade box away. He was curious about the young man's identity.
A person who could admire the moon from the roof of the palace where the emperor studied without being disturbed by the guards and cultivators was not an ordinary person.
The young man was most likely a prince.
"What's your name?" Lu Zhou asked.
The young man smiled. He cupped his fists and said, "Li Yunzheng."
"I'll remember that."
"Aren't you surprised?"
"Why would I be?" Lu Zhou asked, puzzled.
Li Yunzheng nodded and said, "You're right, old mister. You're able to avoid the eyes and ears of so many elites. Why would you be bothered by this?"
Lu Zhou did not expect to obtain the key so easily.
He had thought he would have to torture a few people and force a confession out of them. Alas, it was useless.
Plans could not keep up with the changes.
"I admire smart people the most. You're smart. I'll spare your life today. "
Lu Zhou was about to turn around and leave.
At this moment, a black figure shot out from behind Li Yunzheng and charged at Lu Zhou at lightning speed.
When Lu Zhou sensed the cultivator's approach, he turned around and raised his hand.
Bam! Bam!
The black figure stabbed the dagger in his hand back and forth as fast as the wind.
"Stand down! Don't be rude to the old mister!"
"I'll protect you with my life!" the black figure said.
The dagger gleamed coldly as it stabbed toward Lu Zhou's throat.
Lu Zhou was slightly puzzled. Why didn't they dare to cause a ruckus?
However, to be safe, Lu Zhou unleashed his extraordinary power and blocked the attack with two fingers. Bam!
He caught the black figure's dagger.
Bam!
He twisted his fingers. The instant the dagger broke, Lu Zhou raised his hand and struck with his palm. The black figure flipped backward and spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Please have mercy, old mister!"
"Is this your guard?" Lu Zhou's gaze was indifferent.
"Yes …" Li Yunzheng said awkwardly, "Thank you, old mister."
"Since you're tactful, I'll spare his life. Before I leave, I have a word of advice for you. "
"What is it, old mister?"
Lu Zhou glanced at the black figure. "Act within your means. Don't … foolishly throw your life away."
"…"
After saying this, Lu Zhou stepped into the air.
"Old mister, will we meet again?" Li Yunzheng hastily chased after Lu Zhou.
Lu Zhou did not reply.
With a slight movement, he vanished into the horizon.
The guard coughed violently before he spat out a mouthful of blood. "I deserve to die! I couldn't take down the assassin! "
PS: Third update. Requesting recommendation votes and monthly votes … That's good enough, right?
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