"Master, are you going to save her?" Fu Er was very talented at driving, and the journey back to the city was very smooth.
"I can't just watch her die."
"Master, don't go, okay?" Fu Er stopped the car by the roadside, got into the car, and shook his hand.
"Why?"
"Fu Er doesn't like her. She said bad things about me." Fu Er pouted, and said unhappily.
"So you heard." Yan Li laughed.
"And it's very dangerous. Those people look so fierce and powerful. Master, don't take the risk, okay?"
"I'm not going just to save her." Yan Li shook his head. "Go find a blacksmith shop. I want to buy something. "
Fu Er dared to act like a spoiled child, but it didn't mean she dared to disobey. Soon, they stopped in front of a blacksmith shop.
Yan Li got off the car and walked into the shop. He saw a complete set of sabers, spears, swords, and halberds.
Ever since the reign of Emperor Wu, the people of Jianghu worshiped martial arts. Weapons were essential self-defense tools for Jianghu people. Even the common people would keep one or two weapons at home in case of emergencies. The imperial court could not keep up with the huge demand. Over time, they turned a blind eye to this.
"Sir, what do you need?" A shop assistant came up to him. "From your appearance, I can tell that you're used to Jianghu. Our shop has all kinds of weapons. If you don't have one, as long as you can draw one, we can make one for you."
This kind of speech was used when meeting guests. If it was a greenhorn, he would immediately be flattered to the point that he was on cloud nine. Then, he would naturally be at the mercy of him.
Yan Li looked around. "I use a sword. Do you have anything better?"
"Yes, yes." The shop assistant was very excited, because Yan Li really looked like a pretentious rich young master buying a sword.
"Our Master is the best at forging swords. The hundred tempered steel swords forged by his hands are all top grade swords that are filled with the Master's blood and sweat. — Aiyo! Master, please be gentle. I'm not made of iron, I can't take a beating … "
The shop assistant brought Yan Li into the inner room and was suddenly knocked on the head by a big man who came out to greet them.
"What nonsense are you blindly flattering again?" The burly man scolded in annoyance, "You don't know how to do proper things, and you only know how to do crooked things."
Then, he turned to Yan Li and said apologetically, "Young Master, you must be an expert. My shop is small, so I can't make anything too good. I'm afraid that even the best products won't be able to enter your eyes."
Although he was an ordinary person, he had good eyesight. He could tell at a glance that Yan Li was a cultivator, and normal weapons could not satisfy him.
"What's the hurry? Let me take a look first." Yan Li, however, had other thoughts and entered the inner room.
The weapons displayed in the back room were indeed high-grade, but that was only for ordinary people.
Of course, if Yan Li was looking for top-grade weapons, he wouldn't have come to the smithy. He pointed at the swords on the shelf and said, "Remove the scabbards and wrap these up for me. Use cloth to make sword cases. I'll come back later to get them."
The shopkeeper was stunned, "This … Young Master, are you sure?"
More than ten swords added up to at least two hundred catties. It was already a burden to carry them on his back, not to mention fighting an enemy.
Yan Li took out three thousand taels and gave it to the burly man, "You can keep the extra. Remember to do what I asked you to do."
"Thank you, Young Master." The shopkeeper accepted the money and was finally convinced.
In the past ten years of war, the price of iron ore had been high. The average price of a high-grade sword was between fifty to seventy taels. However, the three thousand taels that Yan Li gave was almost a thousand taels more than the original price, so all doubts were dispelled.
"What's that?" Yan Li was about to leave when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a gray sheathed longsword hanging quietly in a deserted corner.
"Oh, it was left behind by an old friend. It's been more than ten years, and he hasn't come back to get it. We have a good relationship, so I guessed that he might have met with a mishap, so I hung it there as a memento. "
"Can I take a look?"
"Go ahead."
Yan Li went to get it, but as soon as he touched it, he could feel its weight. Not daring to be careless, he held it with both hands and brushed off the dust on it. He pulled the sword out of its sheath and heard a very subtle sound. He used his finger to scratch the edge of the sword, and without using much strength, he easily made a cut.
The sharpness of this sword was something that Yan Li had never seen in his life.
The shopkeeper sighed, "Alas, its name is Xuan Jun, and the sword itself weighs ninety-nine catties. Young Master can hold it with one hand, which is enough to prove that you are not an ordinary person. If you like this sword, you can take it away to prevent it from gathering dust. As a blacksmith, I can feel its unwillingness. "
For Yan Li, who pursued speed, this sword was too cumbersome. It was faster than a two-handed heavy sword, and it was a drag on his movements. If he wanted to get in and out of the enemy, especially a group of fierce people like the Judicial Department, the Xuan Jun Sword was not a good choice.
However, Yan Li had a special feeling about this sword. That feeling was indescribable. Perhaps it was because the curse was dormant, and his suppressed real name was able to reveal some clues, which made him feel special for swords.
The Xuan Jun Sword had been covered in dust for more than ten years. That kind of unwillingness, the moment he touched it, he was deeply touched and could not let it go.
"How much?" Yan Li put the sword back into its sheath.
"To me, Xuan Jun is not a commodity. If Young Master likes it, it is a blessing. Just take it. I hope it can be reborn, drink the blood of the enemy, and cut through thorns for Young Master. "
"Xuan Jun, a good name." Yan Li's arm shook slightly, and the sword hummed. The dust scattered, revealing its original simple appearance. "Thank you, shopkeeper."
"Take care."
Back in the car, Yan Li ordered, "Go back to the Judicial Department."
"Master, what good things are there in this smithy? What did you buy?" Fu Er looked at Xuan Jun curiously.
Yan Li laughed mockingly, "I really found a treasure. If you don't believe me, take a look."
Fu 'er received the sword with a smile. Caught off guard, she cried out in surprise as the sword body pulled her down. Fortunately, she was a cultivator and immediately channeled her energy to support it. Then, she said angrily, "Master, you're so bad. Why didn't you tell me it was so heavy?"
Yan Li picked up the Xuan Jun Sword and put it on the seat. He smiled, "Isn't it incredible? I can't tell what it's made of, but it's four times heavier than a sword of the same size."
"So heavy, what use does it have?"
"It was originally useless, but I thought of a method."
"What method?"
"I still need to verify it. I will tell you later. Now, drive the car back to the Judicial Department. "
"Oh."
Fu Er obediently drove the car to the back door of the Judicial Department.
"Wait for me here."
Yan Li walked to Ma Guanshan's room and knocked on the door.
"Come in." Ma Guanshan seemed to know that he would come.
Yan Li pushed the door open, closed it, and went straight to the point, "I want the exit document from Yuan Zhou. You have an outstanding record in Rong City and a high reputation. You are a famous general. Your seal should be very useful. "
"You want to save Tang Sanghua?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Do I need a reason to save someone?"
"Of course I don't need a reason to save someone. But you are different. You are a complete egoist. You will not work for others without a reason. "
"I am not negotiating with you. You owe us your life. "
Ma Guanshan said mockingly, "Yan Li, you are taking it for granted! Yes, my reputation in Rong City is second only to that of Marshal Zhang. But when I entered the Academy, I had already resigned from my military post. Before I leave the Academy or get a new order, I won't have a military post, let alone a seal. "
"Then I will find a way myself." Yan Li turned around and left.
"Wait!" Ma Guanshan said calmly, "I don't believe that you will save people out of kindness. After the battle at the Black Mountain, I've seen your character clearly. I'm sorry that I can't agree with your view of the world. However, Tang Sanhua was once our classmate, and I'm willing to help if it's within my capabilities. I will write a letter. When you arrive in Rong City, find a man named Wang Chuan and give him the letter. He will bring you out. "
After a quarter of an hour, Yan Li came out of Ma Guanshan's room and left through the back door. But he was blocked by an unexpected person.
"Based on my understanding of you, you are a man who is good at judging the situation. Saving a non-humankind spy is a thankless task, so it shouldn't be within your consideration."
The person who blocked Yan Li was Li Yong.
"Of course. I can't even protect myself. How can I save people?"
"But the truth seems to be out of my expectation. You look like you are going far away. "
"You are overthinking. I am just trying to relax."
"That is for the best." Li Yong smiled coldly, "But, just in case, I have reported this matter to His Majesty."
"Oh?" Yan Li said sarcastically, "Your calmness is my role model."
"She wants to see you."
Yan Li was surprised. The news spread too fast. But it was reasonable. The Judicial Department mobilized two Flag Battalions and more than four hundred masters. Anyone with eyes could see that this matter was unusual.
"I heard that you wanted to see me, so I came here immediately."
In the private room of the Resentful Yuan House, Yan Li sat down with a smile.
Ji Tiansheng was writing. Her handwriting was beautiful, but it was not elegant like a breeze. Instead, it was resolute and sonorous.
"Really? You are so attentive. Do you have something to ask of me?" Ji Tiansheng did not even raise his head.
"I just wanted to see you, not to ask for anything."
"Are you sure? I will give you another chance. "
"And affirmation."
"Then let's not talk about it." Ji Tiansheng smiled faintly and put down his brush, "You have contributed greatly to the destruction of Black Mountain this time. I really do not know how to reward you."
"You saved my life, and that is the greatest reward." Yan Li said humbly.
"You are indeed a loyal official. I did not praise you in vain, but you must remember not to slack off in the future."
He did not know how to reward him, so he just said a few words of praise, and he did not hear it himself.
The corner of Yan Li's eyes twitched slightly.
Ji Tiansheng turned the paper on the table to Yan Li. On it was written the word "loyalty", "Do you know where the entrance to Black Mountain is? You definitely can't think of it. "
"Then if I guess correctly, can you promise me one thing?"
Ji Tiansheng smiled playfully, "I have seen through your thoughts. I knew that you had something on your mind when you came. Yes. "
"The entrance is in the Supreme Court's dungeon." Yan Li said his guess.
Ji Tiansheng was surprised, "How did you know?"
Then he raised his eyebrows, "Did someone tell you?"
"No, I deduced it after entering Black Mountain." Yan Li said with a smile, "How did Black Mountain transport the slaves in? There is only one answer, and that is death row prisoners. Disguising the slaves as criminals and locking them in the death row, or hiding the slaves in the carriage when transporting the death row prisoners out of the city, can achieve the same goal. Among the three departments, the Supreme Court and the Judicial Department have independent jurisdiction, but it is impossible for the Judicial Department. Li Yong will not be able to pass this test, so I concluded that it was the Supreme Court. "
"You are right." Ji Tiansheng nodded slightly, "I actually wanted to hand the Supreme Court to you, but you seem to have something on your mind, so it is not appropriate."
Yan Li immediately understood what she meant.
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