A soft and coquettish laugh suddenly rang out in the empty room. A black shadow floated down from the beam. She tore off her veil and said with seductive eyes, "Aiya, your senses are so sharp. Even wild beasts can't catch my scent."
Yan Li walked to the table and sat down. He poured a glass of water and said, "I expected you to have a lot of questions in your heart. If you don't get an answer, you won't be able to sleep. You'll definitely be waiting for me here."
"So that's how it is. You're good."
The person who came was naturally Tang Sanghua. She did not stand on ceremony and sat down. "Then you should tell me what's going on, right? How did you become an imperial envoy? What kind of bewitching spell did you use to make that brat Ji Zhiyuan fall head over heels for you? "
"Brat?" Yan Li could not help but laugh. "Maybe she's older than you."
Tang Sanghua puffed out her chest in defiance. Her towering breasts bounced up and down, forming a seductive arc. "Hmph, I won't admit defeat."
Yan Li said lecherously, "There's no doubt that you've won."
Tang Sanhua covered her chest with her hands and pouted coquettishly, "Pervert, stop staring … Quickly tell me, why did that stinky girl spare you from death and even let you investigate the case?"
Yan Li smiled and said, "She is not a stinky girl. Compared to her, your cultivation is still worlds apart."
Tang Sanghua nodded calmly. "She ascended to the throne at the age of seven. She still has the power and didn't become a puppet. Based on this, I admit that I'm not as good as her."
Yan Li was surprised. He nodded slightly and said, "There are dozens of prefectures in the world. Up until now, only Xi Liang dares to raise the flag. The rest of the prefectures and counties are not without powerful forces. There are many ambitious people, but they've all been eliminated by her. What a terrifying opponent."
Tang Sanghua did not notice the deeper meaning in his words. "How did you convince such a person?"
Curiosity prevailed. She really wanted to know how Yan Li did it. Even now, she still found it hard to believe.
The corners of Yan Li's lips curled up. "If you want to take, you must first give. As long as you can grasp her mentality and give her what she wants, she will naturally satisfy your wishes. No matter how powerful she is, this is the general rule. "
Tang Sanghua's eyes flickered with a thoughtful look.
After a while, he continued, "You framed Chang Shan, I'm afraid this matter can't be hidden, right? Let's not talk about anything else. With Changshan's cultivation as a third-grade martial artist, how could he possibly kill Su Yu? "
Yan Li shook his head and said, "It's not a trap. He's the murderer."
"What?" Tang Sanghua was shocked. "How could it be such a coincidence?"
Yan Li said, "Su Yu has the 'Green Lotus Sword Song'. Many people in the Academy must know that. Chaoyang exchanged the 'Green Lotus Sword Song' for his life, but Chang Shan didn't know. When he killed the exhausted Su Yu, he only knew that the script was missing. It was too late for regrets. "
Tang Sanghua thought for a while and suddenly said, "So Chang Shan knew that the script was in the hands of the 'murderer'. You asked me to send someone to pass the message. If he killed for the script, he would definitely not be satisfied. When he tried to fish in troubled waters, he jumped into your trap. But how did you know he was the murderer in the first place? What if it wasn't him? "
Yan Li shrugged and said, "What else could I do? Run."
Tang Sanghua laughed and said, "I thought you had everything planned out. So it was also a gamble."
She finally understood what Yan Chaoyang meant by "you are playing with fire".
Yan Li drank a mouthful of water and said, "The plan must be based on the premise that it is feasible. First of all, you said that Chang Shan and Su Yu were not on good terms, which is already a motive to kill. Second, Su Yu's identity is special, so no one in Yongling dares to touch him. If Ji Zhiyuan gets angry, you should know what the consequences will be. In addition, he has a rare script that can make him reach the sky in one step. If it were me, I would also be tempted. Do you think I would take the risk to meet Ji Zhiyuan without a fifty percent chance? "
Tang Sanghua thought about it from another perspective and also felt that it made sense.
But she shook her head and said, "But is it worth it? The 'Green Lotus Sword Song' can't be returned to you. It is better to escape from Yongling with it. Isn't the purpose of your coming to the Academy to practice the Dharma? "
Yan Li yawned and said, "Alright, alright. Go back to your inn. This kind of high-class guest room is not suitable for a mountain dweller like you to come and go as you please. If you get caught as a thief, don't blame me for not warning you."
Tang Sanghua suddenly became furious, "Bah, it is just a little more expensive. Where does your sense of superiority come from, you bastard. There are so many playboys out there who want to invite me to stay with them. I don't care, humph …"
After saying that, she slammed the door and left.
Yan Li completely relaxed and felt that he could barely keep his eyes open.
But he didn't want to sleep.
He sat cross-legged on the bed and forced his spirit to sink into nothingness.
This was called "Empty Illusion and Light Spirit", an auxiliary method of the introductory chapter of Taibai Sword Sutra, Realization of Sword Heart.
Empty illusion could calm the manic mind, drive away worries and fatigue, and make the body and mind reach a perfect and unhindered state, which was the Oneness of Heaven and Man.
This state required a strong willpower and coordination. Willpower drove the spirit, coordinating the compatibility of the soul and body, and making them completely one. Only then could one merge with heaven and earth.
Its effect was also very obvious. Not only could it replace sleep, but it could also unconsciously operate the cultivation method.
However, Yan Li didn't like it very much. Every time he reached that state, he would have the illusion that he was no longer himself. For someone like him who liked to control everything, he couldn't find any sense of security.
If it wasn't necessary, he would rather lie down and sleep.
But today, he didn't want to sleep.
An hour later, he slowly opened his eyes. He was still tired, but he was no longer so sleepy that he couldn't open his eyes like before.
He came to the main hall, took a jar of wine, and went straight to the Academy.
He once again stepped into the forbidden area of the back of the mountain and came to the Duckweed Garden with ease. Under the pavilion in the courtyard, the floating image of Prajna seemed to know he would come and sat quietly on the stone bench.
"Even I have times when I'm lost." Yan Li laughed at himself and walked into the pavilion. He sat down and didn't ask the floating image. He slapped the jar and took a big gulp.
The floating image said softly, "The forbidden area of the back of the mountain. Those who aren't students of the Inner Academy are not allowed to enter."
Yan Li put down the jar and spat out a breath reeking of alcohol. He said with a smile, "The identity of an imperial envoy should have some effect."
The floating image didn't speak.
Yan Li took another big gulp and didn't ask if she wanted it. It was as if he knew she definitely wouldn't drink and was too lazy to ask.
"Phew …"
His eyes showed signs of drunkenness. "The stars are dazzling, but not as dazzling as you. What do you cultivate?"
The floating image said, "Sentient beings."
"What are sentient beings?"
"You, me, and him."
"Brahman is particular about Zen, the master is benevolent, there is no self and no spirit. Is' I 'counted as a sentient being?"
"If I am obsessed, only I can help."
"Hehehe, you have already connected the three realms of Brahman. You will soon break through to true cultivation. Congratulations."
The floating image shook its head and said, "It's not that simple."
Yan Li took a big gulp of wine, his eyes glazed over. "Yes, it's not that simple. In this world, is there anything that can be done so simply? "
This question seemed simple, but it was actually very profound. The floating image didn't know how to answer and could only respond with silence.
Yan Li didn't intend to let her answer, saying, "To you, I am 'you'. How will you help me?"
The floating image said, "I cannot help Young Master Yan. In this world, only the abbot can."
Yan Li said, "I cannot help Young Master Yan. In this world, only the abbot can."
The floating image said, "The hatred of the past will vanish like smoke."
"Hahahaha …"
Yan Li stood up, laughing wildly as he carried the wine jar on his shoulder. He gulped down the rest of the wine in one gulp.
His aura shook the clouds, and the birds flew away in fright.
The current Yan Li had a majestic aura, his posture wild and unrestrained. His charm was truly astonishing.
It was a pity that the one sitting opposite him was blind.
"Which bastard isn't sleeping in the middle of the night? Aren't you afraid of laughing yourself crazy?"
At this time, a soft rebuke came from the hidden forest. The unfinished wine almost choked Yan Li to death.
"Cough cough cough …"
After coughing a few times, he awkwardly cupped his hands in that direction, saying, "This one has been rude …"
No more sounds came from the forest. Only then did he place the empty jar on the stone jade table, gently wiping away the wine at the corner of his mouth. That pair of blurred eyes had unknowingly become bright and clear, not even a hint of drunkenness remaining.
"You words have helped me clear my confusion. You are indeed the successor of the Great Brahman Heart Sutra, one that is rarely seen in a hundred years."
The floating image smiled bitterly instead, saying, "If you harm all living beings in the future, what should I do?"
Yan Li said, "You only need to care about eliminating the devil."
The floating image said, "Devils are also sentient beings, and devils aren't born willingly becoming devils. If I don't help them, how can it be considered benevolent?"
Yan Li revealed a big smile. There was gratitude, joy, and no confusion. "I have no choice but to walk the same path as the evil and cruel devil. All living beings want to destroy me, but you alone, light a spark to illuminate my path. I will use this fire to pass through the boundless darkness of my life …"
After saying this, he turned and left without hesitation.
"Wait."
The Sanskrit Buddha Map suddenly threw out two objects.
Yan Li caught them. They were the Purple Bamboo Flute and the music score.
"This flute was made in my spare time. Most of the music score was created by me, and it has the effect of calming the mind. If the evil resentment flares up and can't be contained, I might be able to save myself. "
Yan Li accepted it, cupped his fists, and silently left.
…
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
Yan Li ate, went to class, cultivated, and slept every day, recovering from his injuries. No one came to trouble him again.
One day after school, when he returned to the restaurant, there was an unexpected guest.
Under the peach tree in the courtyard, a blue-robed eunuch seemed to have been waiting for a long time.
Hearing footsteps, he turned around and greeted with a smile, saying, "How are Master Yan's injuries?"
Yan Li said, "So it's Eunuch Hua. It's just a small injury. Eunuch Hua, do you have a new edict to find me?"
Eunuch Hua shook his head, a hint of worry between his brows. "His Majesty wants me to inform Master that Chang Shan escaped from prison last night. He holds a grudge against Master, and Master must be careful of his revenge."
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