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Her reputation spread faster than they could travel. It was as if she had spread her name before them. It was strange and unpredictable.
As Xiao Qi killed her way through, more than fifty martial arts masters were killed by her sword.
Chu Li had offended too many people in the martial arts world, especially with Xiao Qi around. The Yi Public House was so powerful that many martial arts masters could not even breathe.
Now that they had the chance to kill Chu Li and Xiao Qi, they could not wait. They either contacted others or fought alone. Xiao Qi did not stay idle as she had a new opponent every day.
In the beginning, Xiao Qi was lenient and did not cripple their martial arts. Chu Li gave her some advice and she realized that she could not kill them all. If she continued to be lenient, it would only make more people come out. Hence, she became ruthless and crippled their martial arts or broke their limbs. She was merciless.
She wielded a treasure sword and her sword was extremely fast. With the help of Chu Li's God's Limbs, she was invincible and did not meet any opponents.
When there were people with stronger inner energy than Xiao Qi, Chu Li secretly channeled his inner energy to help her. When there were people with high swordsmanship and fast speed, Chu Li used God's Limbs to move Xiao Qi. Their combined attack was extremely powerful.
In the evening, a mile away from the southern gate of Fairy's Capital.
A group of strong Protectors occupied one side of the road. Bystanders could not get close to the parting pavilion.
In the parting pavilion, the evening breeze was gentle. Prince Bao and Prince Kang were sitting by the stone table and sipping the tea brought by the Scribes.
About a hundred guards surrounded the gazebo. Not even a fly could get in. They looked around like tigers watching their prey and were always on guard.
If King An could be slaughtered, who else could not die?
Recently, the Imperial Family was worried, so the Protectors were much tighter.
The two sipped their tea and chatted.
"I wonder how Young Chu is doing now? It's not a good feeling to have his martial arts crippled. "
"I don't think so. After all, he has a beauty in his arms."
"Haha …" Prince Bao shook his head. "It's a blessing in disguise. He married Third Lady Xiao. Young Chu is really blessed!"
"This Third Miss Xiao is not a pushover either. I heard that she killed her way here and earned the title of White Sword Fairy." Prince Kang shook his head and smiled. "I didn't expect Third Miss Xiao's martial arts to be so powerful!"
"Third Lady Xiao …" Prince Bao sighed. "She is indeed a rare and extraordinary woman, only such an extraordinary woman is worthy of Little Chu."
"That's true." Prince Kang said with a smile, "It wasn't easy to transfer Little Chu back this time, I just don't know if it's a blessing or a curse."
He was worried about Chu Li's situation.
Chu Li was famous in Fairy's Capital, but this was all built on the foundation of Chu Li's extraordinary martial arts. Now that Chu Li's martial arts had been crippled, he was like a phoenix that had lost its feathers. He would probably be oppressed by the crowd.
Even if Xiao Qi's martial arts were powerful, she could not be compared to Chu Li in the past. It would be difficult for her to turn the tide.
Moreover, King An's Imperial Residence was now without a leader. Once King An died, King An's Imperial Residence was destined to decline and lose its deterrence. This would allow some people with ulterior motives to attack without restraint. Chu Li's situation would not be too good.
"It's fine." Prince Bao shook his head. "Everyone thinks that Little Chu's great reputation is because of his martial arts, but they don't know that his wisdom is also amazing."
"No matter how amazing his wisdom is, I'm afraid he won't be able to resist assassins." Prince Kang sighed.
He could predict that once Chu Li returned to King An's Imperial Residence, assassins would immediately surge in King An's Imperial Residence. Too many people wanted to take his life.
Prince Bao smiled. "You underestimate Little Chu. Let's wait and see. If it doesn't work, we'll send some masters over."
Prince Kang nodded.
While the two were talking, a young Scribe suddenly whispered, "Your Royal Highnesses, Chief Chu is here!"
"Let's go and welcome him!" Prince Bao smiled.
The two passed through the Scribes and welcomed Chu Li and Xiao Qi.
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Chu Li and Xiao Qi returned to King An's Imperial Residence. Xiao Shi, Song Liuying, and Xue Ningyu welcomed them at the entrance.
After so many days, King An had already been buried.
The atmosphere in the Imperial Residence was solemn and oppressive. Everyone was anxious as they did not know if King An's Imperial Residence could still hold on. They wondered if the Princesses would return to their parent's homes and King An's Imperial Residence would be disbanded. Everyone would have to leave.
Even if King An's Imperial Residence was still around, without King An, the Emperor would no longer value it and its status would be far inferior. It might not even be comparable to an Imperial Residence of an Imperial Prince.
Chu Li's arrival lifted their spirits.
However, when they remembered that Chu Li's martial arts had been crippled and he no longer had any abilities, their hearts sank again.
As soon as Chu Li entered the Imperial Residence, before he could even sit down to rest, he heard a shout coming from outside. "Chief Chu Li of King An's Imperial Residence, receive the Imperial Edict!"
Chu Li quickly went to the main door and gave a fist salute to the two black-clothed Imperial House Protectors standing at the bottom of the stairs. "Chu Li of King An's Imperial Residence, receive the Imperial Edict!"
The lantern was bright enough to illuminate the two black-clothed Imperial House Protectors.
"Tell Chu Li to enter the palace immediately. Madam Xiao will follow him." The two black-clothed Imperial House Protectors fist saluted and smiled. "Chief Chu Li, follow us into the palace. It's best if you leave immediately. The Emperor is waiting for you."
Chu Li slowly replied, "Alright. Sirs, please wait for a moment. Let me change my clothes."
"It's best if you hurry up. We can't let the Emperor wait for too long." The two Imperial House Protectors nodded.
Xiao Qi was pacing in Chu Li's courtyard. She was anxious when she heard the imperial edict.
When she saw Chu Li enter, she quickly went to greet him.
Chu Li shook his head. "You don't have to say anything."
Xiao Qi frowned. "Is the Emperor suspicious of you?"
Chu Li smiled. "I don't think so."
Xiao Qi sighed in relief. "I'm just worried that he might sense something. You have to be careful."
She did not know how powerful an Enlightened Master was, but she knew that they must be unfathomable. She did not know what they were capable of.
Chu Li nodded. "Just pretend that you don't know anything."
Xiao Qi pursed her lips and nodded.
The two of them changed into new clothes and followed the Imperial House Protectors into the Imperial House.
Xiao Qi followed a chamberlain to the Empress while Chu Li followed another chamberlain to Chong Wen Hall.
Chong Wen Hall was brightly lit.
The imperial desk was filled with memorials to the throne. Leng Wufeng, who was dressed in a bright yellow robe, was sitting on the throne. His face was pale as he read the memorials with a gloomy expression. He frowned from time to time and looked impatient. Then, he threw the memorials to the side as he was so angry that he did not want to read them anymore.
After a long time, he picked up the memorial again and read it. He wrote a few words with the red brush and threw it to the side with resentment.
"Your Majesty, Chu Li is here." An old chamberlain with a white beard and eyebrows entered Chong Wen Hall and reported.
"Oh?" Leng Wufeng pushed the memorials away and looked interested. "Let him in!"
"Yes." The old chamberlain quickly brought Chu Li into the hall.
Chu Li gave a fist salute as soon as he entered the hall. "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Leng Wufeng did not have the imposing manner of an Enlightened Master at all. Instead, he looked like an old man who did not know martial arts. However, his eyes were bright and he looked dignified. It was an Enlightened Master who was deliberately restraining himself.
Leng Wufeng sized Chu Li up and nodded in satisfaction. "Indeed, your martial arts have been crippled. You're really foolish."
Chu Li smiled without saying a word.
He wanted to run away as the warning signs in his heart kept reminding him to stay away.
However, Chu Li's expression did not change at all.
Leng Wufeng said, "King An's Imperial Residence is now tied to you. What should you do? Have you not recovered your martial arts after such a long time? "
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