Ruan Yushu was obviously stunned. This was not like the delicacies in Luoyang, where she could answer fluently.
After thinking for a while, she frowned and said, "I once heard from my grandfather that the Zhao family in Luoyang currently has two masters of Half-step to Dharmakaya. One of them is called Zhao Wuyan, born many generations ago. He has a very high seniority and is over 180 years old. If he had not extended his lifespan, he would have passed away. The other one is the youngest uncle of the current emperor. His name is Jingshi. He has just turned 80 and is half a generation older than the Devil Master and the Mad King. He was also an influential figure in the past."
"Unfortunately, he was defeated by the Devil Master in his prime, which left a shadow in his heart. As a result, he has been guarding the Imperial Mausoleum for 30 years. It was only in recent years that he got rid of the shadow and stepped into the realm of Half-step to Dharmakaya."
In terms of the top combat power of the aristocratic families, excluding the Cui family of Pinjin and the Gao family of Changle, the Zhao family in Luoyang could almost be on par with the unfathomable Wang family of River East … Mengqi secretly sighed, "Are these two masters in Luoyang now?"
The reason why Mengqi put the Gao family of Changle first was that his sworn brother Gao Lan, the former Mad King, had probably secretly condensed a Dharmakaya!
"At least one of them is in Luoyang. The Octupole Celestial Dragon Zhao Jingshi may still be sitting in the Imperial Mausoleum to complete his soul." Ruan Yushu was deeply loved by the elders and knew many secrets. "There are many other masters in the royal family. It's hard to know all of them. Well, among the Eight Super Arresters, two grandmasters are from the Zhao family …"
She told him everything she knew. Her voice was cold and sweet, like the sound of a zither.
Mengqi listened and thought carefully to see if there were any masters from the royal family who coveted the throne and tried to fish in troubled waters. However, he had no clue because there were many who could benefit from it.
He temporarily put this matter aside and was about to leave. Suddenly, he frowned.
"Is there something wrong?" Ruan Yushu raised his eyebrows.
Mengqi took a light breath and said, "I thought it was reasonable before, but now it seems wrong. Primogenitor Guangcheng and Evergreen are much stronger than each other. Even if he is a decent man and doesn't kill for no reason, it would be easy for him to knock Evergreen out before he noticed. How could Evergreen see through his mask and expose the involvement of the Immortals?"
Could it be that Heavenly Lord Guangcheng told him on purpose?
Does this mean that he also knows my real identity?
Meng Qi couldn't get out of this dilemma for a while.
"The escorted package was divided into two parts. The other part was taken by the Luo Denomination and the Destruction Sect. Their whereabouts are unknown and they are well hidden, making it difficult to find them. Under such circumstances, if we want to collect the escorted package, of course, we have to 'lure the snake out of its hole'." Ruan Yushu's bright black eyes did not have the slightest doubt. He only felt that it was a matter of course.
It suddenly dawned on Mengqi that Primogenitor Guangcheng deliberately left the traces so that the Luo Denomination and the Destruction Sect could track them down. Otherwise, it would be very difficult to find the two evil sects in such a big Luoyang.
"Aren't they afraid that the Luo Denomination and the Destruction Sect will see through their scheme and beat them at their own game?" Mengqi felt that the Immortals were taking a risk. No one knew how many masters the Luo Denomination and the Destruction Sect had sent.
Ruan Yushu pursed her lips and said, "Maybe they have something else to rely on."
She paused and said, "If they encounter them, what will you do?"
"What can I do? When immortals fight, mortals should stay away from them as far as possible. "Mengqi answered subconsciously.
Ruan Yushu shook her head and said, "The Grand Formation of Luoyang has been partially activated. It can sense the bigger movements and react accordingly. If they don't want to stay in Luoyang forever, they will definitely cut off the connection with the Force of Heaven and Earth when they fight. Under such circumstances, the gap between you and them will be infinitely smaller. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to use your skills."
Mengqi nodded thoughtfully and said, "That's true. Unless they fight outside of Luoyang. But to lure them out of Luoyang, the traces of the axe will be too obvious. I'm afraid no one will be fooled."
"In fact, I hope that they each take half of the escorts so that the conspiracy behind them can no longer be carried out. That way, they won't interfere with the Sumptuous Fruits Banquet and we can successfully complete our task. But it seems that they are not satisfied. There will be a fight sooner or later. In that case, it's better for the Immortals to get the escorts."
With Ruan Yushu's reminder, Mengqi suddenly felt that it was possible for him to "directly confront" the masters of the Exterior!
After leaving the Ruan family, it was almost dusk. Mengqi went straight to the headquarters of the Six Fan School.
With the previous attack as a foundation, he could swagger over. As long as he did not do it frequently, he would not arouse suspicion.
"Master Su, long time no see. How have you been?" As soon as Mengqi entered the old yard, he met an arrester. He had a long beard and his eyes were always squinting. He was dressed in dark red clothes and had a silver badge hanging from his waist. However, the silver thread had been replaced by a purple ribbon.
Mengqi thought for a while and remembered who this person was. He smiled and cupped his hands. "Arrester Qian, have you been transferred to the headquarters of Luoyang?"
This person was the Slivery-badge Arrester of Ying City, Qian Kai. He had once teamed up with Mengqi to pursue Old Zhong.
Qian Kai chuckled. "At that time, I was lucky enough to force the Myths away and help the Crown Prince escape. I was promoted after accumulating merits and was transferred back to Luoyang."
"Transferred back to Luoyang because he helped the Crown Prince …" Mengqi looked at Qian Kai and thought, "Did this guy secretly defect to the Crown Prince?"
"At that time, I didn't know that Master Su was from the Mansion of Duke Mightiness and that you were the nephew of Arrester Su. I really didn't know you were from the same family …" Qian Kai said after some small talk. "I will hold a banquet in a few days. If Master Su is free, please do me the honor."
Mengqi smiled. "If I am free, I will definitely come."
He had made up his mind not to go. He did not want to have anything to do with the Crown Prince.
Zhu Yi Tower was located in the middle of the yard, between several towering trees. The environment was quiet and faintly discernible. It was the office of the chief arrester of the Six Fan School.
As soon as he arrived at the door, a person walked out. The arrester was dressed in light gold. He was of medium height and had white hair. However, his eyes were sharp and deep. It seemed that all secrets could not be hidden from him.
His nose was slightly hooked and there were no wrinkles on his face. However, he looked dignified and rarely smiled.
What made Mengqi's scalp numb was the dark gold dragon claw hanging from his waist!
This person was Ke Weilan's father, Dragon Claw Arrester Ke Yuzhang, one of the eight Super Arresters. He was a grandmaster!
Seeing Mengqi, Ke Yuzhang nodded with a calm expression.
"Well done. If it weren't for you, how could these unfilial descendants understand that there is always someone better out there? How could they work hard to avoid becoming rich playboys?"
Even though he had practiced Supernatural Power of Shaking Heaven and Hitting Earth and was good at sensing other people's emotions, Mengqi could not tell whether Ke Yuzhang was sincerely praising him or secretly mocking him. Ke Yuzhang was like a dead sea with no waves at all!
"You flatter me, Super Arrester." Mengqi cupped his hands and said.
"Go in quickly. The chief is waiting for you." Ke Yuzhang did not say anything else and left with his hands behind his back.
Meng Qi took a deep breath. His heart was as calm as a lake, without any ripples. He stepped into the most mysterious and authoritative place in many people's minds, as well as the most intriguing place.
The Red Attire Building was simple and unadorned, just like an ordinary house.
A man stood in front of the building. His face was like a full moon, and his facial features were excellent. If he had slimmed down, he would have been a handsome middle-aged man, but he was obviously fat.
He had a sword and a saber on his waist, and an ornament hung with a golden thread. It was a purple roc with sword and saber as wings.
"Hello, Uncle Liu." Although Meng Qi had never met him before, he could recognize him. He was Liu Shengming, the Purple Roc Super Arrester of the Eight Super Arresters. He was Liu Shuyu's father and a Peerless Master Pro of the Sixth-fold Heaven.
Liu Shengming smiled like a Maitreya Buddha. "I'm really envious that the Su family has a descendant like you. Not bad, not bad. No wonder Shuyu is full of praise for you."
"Well, the Emperor and the chief are waiting for you upstairs. Listen to me during the banquet."
"Banquet?" Mengqi was a little puzzled.
Liu Shengming smiled and said, "The Yu family of the South State arrived at the capital last night. Because of your father's help in the past, we came here today to thank you."
"We haven't seen each other for many years. Your father intends to host a banquet in the side yard and invited us. It's a lively occasion, and it's also a chance for the younger generation to get closer to each other."
"Why does it sound like a matchmaking banquet …" Mengqi's eyes twitched unconsciously.
Liu Shengming did not say anything more. He turned around and led Mengqi upstairs.
The stairs were old and creaky, but Mengqi and Liu Shengming were extraordinary. They walked up to the second floor quietly and entered the office of the chief of detectives.
There were many bookshelves in the room, and the places that were inconvenient for outsiders to peep were separated by a screen. Although it was a screen, it was actually a treasure. At least, Mengqi's senses could not bypass it!
In front of the screen, which was painted with the pattern of immortals worshiping the Emperor of Heaven, sat a man wearing a dragon robe and a heavenly crown. His appearance was somewhat similar to that of Zhao Heng and others. When he was young, he was a handsome man with dashing eyebrows and bright eyes. But now, his eyebrows were sparse, his hair was white, and there were many wrinkles around his eyes and lips.
Mengqi suddenly had a strange feeling. Although the current emperor was not powerful enough, he was still a first-class master with a lifespan of more than 60 years. Now, he was only in his sixties, but he already looked old. It was estimated that he would not live for more than 20 years, or even less.
On the lower left side of the emperor, there was a cushioned chair. A man sat on it. He was neither humble nor arrogant.
His hair was light black and yellow, and his appearance was ordinary. It was hard to tell his age. He looked like an old man next door, but also a middle-aged man. He wore a loose robe with big sleeves and a scarf on his head.
When Meng Qi sensed him, it was as if he had sensed the boundless universe. It was empty, deep, vast, broad, and difficult to see the boundaries.
"The chief of detectives of the Sect of Six-Fans, Sima Shi …" Mengqi whispered to himself.
He did not have a prominent nickname, but the three words "chief of detectives" could make people subconsciously lower their heads.
"Greetings, Your Majesty, chief of detectives," Mengqi saluted in the manner of a junior to an elder, instead of kneeling in front of the emperor.
The emperor slightly raised his eyebrows. No one knew whether he was angry or annoyed. Suddenly, he laughed and turned to look at Sima Shi, "Sima, when you first met me, you also had the same attitude. You deserve your reputation as the Killing Blade."
Mengqi quietly breathed a sigh of relief. He did it on purpose. Since he was called the Killing Blade, he should have some arrogance.
Chief Sima Shi said calmly, "It should be so for those who pursue Kung Fu."
After that, he looked at Mengqi, "Tell me about your Jianghu affairs. The emperor and I are very curious."
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