Although Wang Chuan and the others were quite strong, that was all there was to it.
Secondly, only a few people knew about Ji Zhiyuan's actions. Even Shen Liuyun might be kept in the dark. If Shen Liuyun knew about it, she would definitely try her best to stop Ji Zhiyuan from taking the risk or protect him.
According to the elimination method, Zhang Zhidong was the most likely person to know.
He was the actual controller of Rong City, the marshal of the Dragon Subduing Army. With his status, it was easy for him to distort the truth.
Then what was his purpose? What was the purpose of letting Cang Yang kidnap Ji Tiansheng … Wait, why did Cang Yang kill Salva? Was Zhang Zhidong afraid that they would reveal this secret? But Salva couldn't possibly know this secret. Moreover, Cang Yang had killed Azhari's subordinates. From the looks of it, even if Azhari was alive, he wouldn't be able to escape from her hands.
Yan Li had already vaguely grasped some clues, but with so many doubts, the clues became chaotic. The more he thought about it, the more upset he became.
The most taboo during visualization was to have an unstable state of mind.
He suppressed his thoughts and began to quietly recover his Yuan Qi.
Visualization was a natural and harmless way to recover one's Primordial Qi. There was no pill in the world that could compare to it. In less than four hours, the empty Dantian was surging with the sound of tides again. The recovery of strength was a way to make people feel at ease.
Once his Yuan Qi recovered, the germs that took advantage of the gap disappeared like the sun after the snow. The fever naturally subsided, and he felt slightly refreshed.
He didn't rush to exit visualization, but observed the changes in the Source Sea in the chaotic world.
Originally, the entire chaotic world was covered in fog, only the Source Sea was beautiful blue. At this moment, a ray of silver light rose up from the azure sea, illuminating the two layers of clouds. It added an additional color to the world, as if it had gained a hint of life.
However, compared to its range, the low-altitude clouds were very sparse. Yan Li knew that this was because his dantian wasn't full of Yuan Qi when he broke through to the second grade, causing his Yuan Qi to be far less than other second grade cultivators. It was only a little more than third grade cultivators, and it was something that couldn't be made up for.
Forcefully breaking through was accompanied by life-threatening danger, and there was no benefit to future cultivation.
Fortunately, the nine grades of martial dao wouldn't affect his foundation, which was a blessing in disguise.
If he wanted to exit visualization, he had to be prepared for the backlash.
There was a price to pay for using the Light Illusion Technique.
Yan Li warned himself not to be impatient, but once he exited, he couldn't help but stand up and almost barge in.
He glanced at the sky outside, it was already dusk.
There was sunlight seeping in, which meant that this wasn't a dungeon. However, the Blackwater Courtyard sounded like a government office. If it wasn't a dungeon, it would definitely be heavily guarded. It would be impossible to escape without a sound.
Since it was already dusk, it meant that the city gate was about to close, or even already closed. Once the gate was closed, it would be very difficult to leave the city. As a stronghold, Rong City was surrounded by high walls, and the security was even stricter than that of the Blackwater Courtyard. It was impossible to climb over the walls, so he could only wait until the gate reopened tomorrow morning.
If he waited any longer, who knew what would happen?
Thinking of this, Yan Li became more and more impatient.
"Brother Yan, why do you have to go out?" Zhao Qiping suddenly asked.
Yan Li said, "It's not good for you to ask so many questions."
Zhao Qiping said sadly, "I'm sorry, I'm too weak to be of any help to you."
Yan Li sighed and said, "It's safer if you don't know. Since you know it's for the sake of your parents and your village, don't ask anymore."
Zhao Qiping was about to say something, but he closed his mouth again, because footsteps came from the corner of the tunnel again.
Ye Qing came out from the corner, glanced at Zhao Qiping, and then walked to Yan Li.
"How is it?" Yan Li asked first.
Ye Qing said with a smile that wasn't a smile, "Where did that unhurried Swallow Mountain Bandit Young Master go? You've never lost your composure in front of me. "
Facing her sarcasm, what else could Yan Li say? He could only smile wryly.
Ye Qing said, "You've never admitted defeat in front of me. It seems that you're hiding something."
Yan Li sighed and said, "Now that I have a favor to ask of you, how can I go against you? I thought that one should have the attitude to ask for help. After all, no one owes the other anything, and no one has to take risks for another. "
"Hmm." Ye Qing smiled like a flower, "What you said is true. I like it."
"Then, can I tell you?" Yan Li asked.
"Tell me what?" Ye Qing pretended to be confused.
Yan Li asked patiently, "Is there a way for me to get out?"
"Sigh." Ye Qing also sighed, "You're making me feel bored."
Then she said seriously, "There's a way, but you have to promise me something."
"What is it?" Yan Li asked.
Ye Qing said, "I can help you get out of the city, but no matter what you're going to do, you have to take me with you. Since I released you, I have the responsibility to monitor you."
Just as Yan Li was about to speak, she cut him off, "This time, no matter what reason you have, you won't be able to convince me. If you don't agree, then stay here obediently."
"I agree," Yan Li said.
"Huh?" Ye Qing was stunned, but she quickly reacted and sneered, "Don't tell me you're thinking of agreeing first, then finding a place to get rid of me after leaving the city?"
Yan Li said angrily, "You're so long-winded, woman. I can't agree, but I can't disagree either. What do you want?"
"Hmph!" Ye Qing raised her head arrogantly, "Fine, you're not the only one who can advance. Even if you want to get rid of me, I won't let you succeed."
She took out a bunch of keys and opened the door to Yan Li's cell.
Yan Li was dumbfounded. He pointed at her and said, "Y-you didn't rob the jailer's keys, did you? Is this the solution you're talking about? "
He said angrily, "If I'm going to force my way in, why would I need you?"
"What are you panicking for?" Ye Qing rolled her eyes, "Follow me, and you'll know. I guarantee you'll get out of the city safely."
She led Yan Li out. Strangely, there wasn't a single jailer in the entire prison.
Not long after, they were out on the street, and after a few turns, they arrived at a hidden courtyard.
Yan Li followed Ye Qing in and saw a man in armor. He was about 40 years old, with high cheekbones, thin eyebrows, goldfish eyes, a sunken nose, and a short beard. He was not good-looking, even a little ugly. However, his facial features looked very serious. He should be an old-fashioned man. However, when he saw Yan Li, he was so excited that he couldn't speak. Then, he knelt down on the ground with a "plop".
"Benefactor! I, I've finally met you! "
"My gratitude to you, my benefactor, is endless..." The man, who looked very old-fashioned and serious, suddenly burst into tears. He moved to Yan Li on his knees and hugged Yan Li's leg, sobbing uncontrollably.
Yan Li was shocked. When he saw the man wiping his tears and snot on his clothes, he quickly pushed him away, "Stop, stop, stop. Brother, can we talk this out slowly? My clothes cost at least 10 taels of silver. Please get up first … "He glared at Ye Qing.
Ye Qing covered her mouth and laughed. Her eyebrows curved into crescents. She said, "Let me introduce you. This is General Li Rulong, one of the important generals of the Dragon Subduing Army. He is the direct disciple of Old General Huo."
"General Li? Old General Huo? What does that have to do with me? "Yan Li was confused.
Ye Qing said, "You may not know this, but Azhari used to live in Rong City for a long time. At that time … "
"I know this." Yan Li interrupted her.
Ye Qing was a little surprised. Then, she said, "Then do you know who adopted him?"
Yan Li's heart skipped a beat. "Is it that Old General Huo?"
"That's right." Ye Qing said, "Twelve years ago, Old General Huo's prestige was higher than Old Marshal Zhang's, but he was slaughtered by Azhari. If it wasn't for this incident, Old General Huo might have been the Marshal instead."
Yan Li's eyes flashed.
The general named Li Rulong said sadly, "Teacher treated me like his own, but when Azhari slaughtered Teacher's entire family, I wasn't in Rong City … I've always wanted to avenge Teacher, but Azhari is too cunning. I've planned more than ten assassinations, but I couldn't do anything to him …"
At this point, he kowtowed to Yan Li. "Benefactor, you killed Azhari, so you are my benefactor. Please accept my kowtow!"
Yan Li said in an unquestionable tone, "Get up first. I'm not dead yet, and I don't like people kowtowing to me." Once he got serious, he had a powerful aura.
Li Rulong couldn't help but stand up. He said embarrassedly, "Since benefactor doesn't like it, I won't kowtow."
Yan Li's eyes were sharp. He stared at him and said, "The entire Rong City doesn't believe that I killed Azhari. Why do you believe it?"
Li Rulong said, "Because I can't think of a reason why benefactor would betray the Empire."
"So you believe it?" Yan Li asked.
Li Rulong was beaming with joy. "More importantly, I believe in benefactor's strength. Qu Youfeng, who's on the Asura List, is very powerful, right? But didn't he still die under benefactor's sword? Azhari isn't even on the Asura List … Oh right, it's good that that despicable Qu Youfeng died. Of course, it's also good that benefactor killed him. It's to everyone's satisfaction! "
This person's appearance and his personality were worlds apart.
Yan Li wanted to ask more questions, but the door to the north of the courtyard was suddenly pushed open. A person walked in — it was actually Li Yuanfa.
"It's you?"
"Military Officer Yan, we meet again." The newcomer smiled wryly and walked to Li Rulong. He knelt on one knee and said, "General, everything has been arranged."
Li Rulong immediately regained his solemnity and coldness when facing his subordinate. He said indifferently, "Alright, you'll be the escort. You must escort benefactor out of the city."
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