The Night Owl's movements were very agile, like a ghost in the night.
Speed had always been his strength that he was proud of, but in front of this old man, it seemed to be unable to withstand a single blow.
When an eagle catches a chicken, the chicken still has the ability to struggle free, but the night owl doesn't even have the chance to struggle free. It was as if he had taken the initiative to deliver himself to someone and was strangled by the neck.
Lu Zhou's large hand gripped Ye Xiao's neck. His expression was unusually calm.
Not long after, Ye Xiao's breathing became rapid, and her face turned red. Even though he was a cultivator and could not breathe through his nose for a long time, the suppression of this old man's energy and Stellar Energy caused him great discomfort. His chest felt heavy as though it was pressed down by a thousand-pound hammer.
"Old mister, this is my personal guard. Please … have mercy on him," Li Yunzheng hastily said.
Lu Zhou turned to look at Li Yunzheng and asked, "Are you Great Tang's Emperor?"
"Err … I guess, I guess so …"
"Yes, yes. What do you mean by 'yes'?" Lu Zhou was puzzled.
Li Yunzheng felt ashamed of his words.
In reality, he could only be considered an emperor. He did not have enough power to control or direct the fate of a country. He even had to look at other people's expressions when he went to court. The civil and military officials had never considered his suggestions when discussing matters. As time went by, other than his title in name, he was like a puppet controlled by others. How could he not feel uncomfortable living such a life?
Li Yunzheng sighed and said, "Indeed, I'm the current emperor. “
Lu Zhou said.
"No wonder …"
"Ye Xiao is loyal to his duty and is unafraid of death. He's my right-hand man. Please show mercy, old mister, "Li Yunzheng said.
"A capable general?"
Lu Zhou shifted his gaze to Ye Xiao. At this moment, Ye Xiao's body was trembling. "Li Yunzheng, did you use someone else when you obtained the pure gold?"
"Why do you ask this? Apart from Ye Xiao, no one else has touched it, "Li Yunzheng said.
When he said this, Nightingale's body visibly trembled.
There was a trace of fear in his eyes.
Lu Zhou shook his head.
"Young man, you're inexperienced. You don't understand how treacherous people can be."
He tightened his grip.
The Night Owl tried to make a sound to alert its surroundings.
"Old mister! You mustn't touch him … "Li Yunzheng was shocked.
Kacha —
Lu Zhou ignored Li Yunzheng's words and tightened his grip.
"Old mister! You! "Li Yunzheng said warily as he retreated angrily.
Lu Zhou loosened his grip. The corpse landed in front of the Ganlu Hall. He stroked his beard and said, "I've helped you get rid of those treacherous officials. You should be grateful to me."
"Ah? Treacherous officials? "Li Yunzheng was at a loss.
"You're the monarch of a nation, but your personal guard is only a Three-leaf cultivator? Are your subjects really looking out for you? "Lu Zhou stroked his beard and turned around.
Li Yunzheng staggered and slumped to the ground.
The moonlight shone on his nervous expression.
Lu Zhou continued to say, "Ye Zhen, you're truly skilled."
"Ye Zhen's men?" Li Yunzheng was incredulous.
"This is pure gold. I'll return it to you." Lu Zhou tossed the pure gold hairpin he used before to Yu Shangrong.
When Li Yunzheng received the hairpin, realization dawned on him.
Throughout the entire process, only Ye Xiao had touched the hairpin.
However, now that he knew the truth, Li Yunzheng was enraged. He raised his fist and punched the rubble. Bam!
"Isn't there anyone who treats me with sincerity?!"
Lu Zhou ignored Ye Xiao. He used the Heavenly Writing's power to make sure there were no other cultivators in the vicinity.
Then, he brought out the Golden Taixu Mirror and circulated his Primal Qi before he shone it at the 'corpse' on the ground.
The Golden Taixu Mirror's light was focused. Li Yunzheng was puzzled. "Old mister, what are you doing?"
As expected, under the golden mirror's illumination, Ye Xiao's body slowly rose from the ground. It was an avatar that resembled a goat with its head spread open.
Li Yunzheng was shocked. "Goat Owl?!"
Lu Zhou put the Golden Taixu Mirror away and pushed his palm forward. Unnamed materialized in his hand. Black runes swirled around it as it shot forward.
Unnamed pierced Ye Xiao's chest.
Puff!
"Ding! Killed a target. Reward: 500 merit points. Domain extra: 500 merit points."
When Lu Zhou heard the notification, he raised his hand and retracted Unnamed.
Ever since he fought Ye Zhen, Lu Zhou had become much more cautious.
After all, how could a Three-leaf personal guard be so simple?
"You know the beast?" Lu Zhou asked as he stroked his beard.
Li Yunzheng said with a sigh, "I have nothing to do in the palace. Apart from studying, there's nothing I can do."
Lu Zhou nodded. "Do you know why I'm back in the palace?"
Li Yunzheng shook his head.
Lu Zhou said, "If you're a prince, I'd hold you hostage … Alas."
"Alas, I'm the emperor?"
The Sky Martial Court had invaded the golden lotus domain. Lu Zhou had planned to hold the Crown Prince hostage to increase his leverage in negotiations. He did not expect the emperor of Great Tang to be a puppet.
Li Yunzheng rose to his feet helplessly.
He stood up against the wind.
"I remember what you said before you left, old mister. No matter who's in my way, I should get rid of them. What should I do if I tell you that everyone in the palace is an obstacle? "Li Yunzheng looked at Lu Zhou.
"A man should conquer the world," Lu Zhou said calmly.
"How can I conquer the world when I'm weak?"
Lu Zhou turned to look at Li Yunzheng. After a moment of silence, he said, "Do your best."
Li Yunzheng had used the word 'do your best' too casually. However, he knew how insignificant it was to do so.
Even if he died, it would not cause a huge commotion in the palace.
"How can an ant shake a tree?" Li Yunzheng sighed.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. A dam of a thousand miles can be destroyed by an ant's nest. If you don't take small steps, you won't be able to travel a thousand miles. If you don't accumulate small streams, you won't be able to form a river, "Lu Zhou said.
Li Yunzheng was taken aback by Lu Zhou's words.
He was well-read to begin with. When he heard Lu Zhou's words, his heart shuddered.
He had many opportunities in the past, but he did not cherish them.
He could even be a good and formidable emperor, like his father.
It did not matter if it was cultivation or military power.
By the time he realized this, it was too late.
Li Yunzheng looked at the corpse on the ground. He cupped his fists and said, "How should I address you, old mister?"
"My surname is Lu."
"Senior Lu, please accept me as your disciple and teach me how to cultivate!"
As soon as Li Yunzheng finished speaking, he fell to one knee and cupped his fists at Lu Zhou.
A puzzled expression appeared on Lu Zhou's face as he asked slowly, "Do you trust me?"
"I don't have anyone to trust anymore," Li Yunzheng said.
"Aren't you afraid that I'm a spy sent by Ye Zhen?" Lu Zhou asked.
Li Yunzheng looked up and said, "If that's the case, I'll accept my fate. There's no way you're one of them, old mister. Please accept me as your disciple, old mister. "
The surroundings of the Ganlu Hall were unusually quiet.
The silent night sky seemed desolate as well.
He lived alone in the palace without any friends or family. If he did not have a strong will, he would have lost his mind a long time ago.
"I've accepted ten disciples in my life, and I've stopped accepting disciples a long time ago. If you'd like to cultivate, I can point you to a teacher, "Lu Zhou said.
A regretful expression appeared on Li Yunzheng's face. However, he said, "Please point me in the right direction, old mister."
"There are hundreds of cultivation sects competing for supremacy under the heavens. Which one do you prefer?" Lu Zhou asked.
Li Yunzheng fell into deep thought.
After a long while, Li Yunzheng finally said, "I don't know which one I'm suited for."
Lu Zhou stroked his beard as he looked at the moonlight. After giving it some thought, he said, "You're the ruler of a nation. You don't just have to cultivate … How about this? You'll learn whatever he teaches you. What do you think?"
Li Yunzheng was overjoyed when he heard this. He hastily bowed. "Thank you, old mister Lu! Then … when can I meet my teacher? How can I meet him? "
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