The curtain of the carriage suddenly moved and a fragrance drifted in. Xiao Qi appeared in front of him.
Chu Li stopped channeling and struggled to sit up, "My Lady."
Xiao Qi waved her hand and gestured for him to lie down. She said, "Alright, Chu Li, the hero saves the damsel in distress!"
Chu Li smiled bitterly.
Xiao Qi looked at him, "Your martial arts are crippled. What are your plans?"
She already understood what happened through Guo Mulin. She had mixed feelings. Chu Li was smart, strong in martial arts, and had amazing talent in spirit herbs. In the future, he would be her right-hand man. That was why she painstakingly trained him to increase his experience.
She did not think that this arrangement would have such consequences. He risked his life to protect Second Elder Sister. She did not know what to say.
It was not a big deal to cripple his martial arts. To him, talent in spirit herbs and a smart mind were the most important. Martial arts was not that important. As long as his status was high enough, there would naturally be Protectors.
She was afraid that Chu Li would become decadent because of this. Martial arts meant everything in this world, especially to a man. It meant dignity. Without strong martial arts, no matter how powerful he was, it would be like a floating cloud.
Otherwise, her father would not have isolated himself all year long and abandoned the position of High Duke in order to break through to the Enlightened Mastery's Boundary.
His martial arts was crippled because he saved Second Elder Sister. In the end, it was her fault. It made her feel guilty.
Chu Li smiled, "My Lady, it's not that serious."
"Elder Guo's medical skills are amazing." Xiao Qi shook her head. She thought that he did not want to accept the situation. She said, "Calm down and recuperate. Don't think too much. I still need your help."
Chu Li said, "It's a pity that I didn't see Lu Yurong this time."
"She won't show up easily. She won't let others gossip about her," Xiao Qi said.
The High Duke's Public Houses were not allowed to fight. This was a rule set by the Imperial Family. They did not want to waste the country's power because of internal strife, which would cause them to lose control of the martial arts world. No matter how they planned or assassinated, it would be covered up. Once Lu Yurong showed up, it would be a real weakness.
Chu Li frowned, "What about the High Duke's Public House?"
"It's okay if the Grand Duke doesn't leave the Public House."
Chu Li frowned, "Master Siao is impulsive and emotional. it is too easy to move him.
Master Siao is impulsive and emotional. It is too easy to move him.
Xiao Qi smiled. "Big Brother won't be fooled so easily. He's still calm during crucial moments."
Her eldest brother was usually impulsive, but when it came to the big picture and the responsibility was on his shoulders, he knew what was important and would not act recklessly. She was very relieved.
Chu Li was relieved when he saw how confident she was.
Xiao Qi took out a white jade porcelain and handed it to him. "This is a Spirit Blessing Pill. Try it."
Chu Li took it. "Thank you, Lady."
"When we return this time, you should stay on the island obediently." Xiao Qi said, "It might not be a bad thing."
Chu Li smiled bitterly. "It'll be very boring. Life will be boring."
"You'll have something to do," Xiao Qi said.
Chu Li perked up.
Xiao Qi noticed the change in his expression and shook her head. "Do you like being an official that much?"
Chu Li smiled. "Compared to martial arts, I prefer power. This kind of power is more wonderful."
"Power is better than martial arts?" Siao Qi asked.
Chu Li smiled. "I'm lazy by nature, and power is more to my liking. Everything will be done by others, and I don't have to do it myself."
Xiao Qi said, "Then you can be the chief of Glory's Will Courtyard."
"Glory's Will Courtyard?" Chu Li thought for a while. "I don't think there's one in the Public House?"
"I'm going to build Glory's Will Courtyard when I return," Xiao Qi said. "It'll be the inner courtyard of Jade Guardian Island."
"My courtyard?" Chu Li smiled bitterly.
Xiao Qi nodded. "Why? Do you think the official position is too small?"
Chu Li quickly waved his hand. "Why do you want to build Glory's Will Courtyard, Lady?"
"Your courtyard is gradually becoming popular. There's no such thing as an impenetrable wall in this world. Instead of people prying, it's better to display it openly," Xiao Qi said.
"Wonderful!" Chu Li praised and thought about it. "People are so ignorant that they often turn a blind eye and divert their attention. They won't be able to see the true use of Glory's Will Courtyard."
The existence of Glory's Will Tree would make Glory's Will Courtyard a treasure trove of rare spirit herbs. Instead of letting people doubt this, it was better to use other things to divert their attention and cover their eyes. To cover the eyes of others, walls would not work, but other things could. People's hearts were the easiest to be deceived.
Xiao Qi said, "In addition to supervising the Public House's rules, I'm also responsible for eliminating spies. I'm going to assign the spies to Glory's Will Courtyard."
Chu Li looked at her in surprise.
The matter of spies was very important. It was the most confidential matter. After all, he had only been in the Public House for a short time. How could he be in charge of this matter?
Xiao Qi said, "You're very observant of people's hearts. You're the most suitable person for this matter."
Chu Li sighed. "I'm afraid there'll be a lot of resistance."
"You don't have to worry about that. Just do it well. I believe Big Brother will agree!" Xiao Qi said.
"Thank you, Lady!" Chu Li of course did not refuse and closed fist saluted.
Xiao Qi said, "Think carefully about what you need. Once you return, you'll start working."
"Yes." Chu Li nodded.
Xiao Qi stood up and left.
Chu Li smiled. He had finally come into contact with power. This was a blessing in disguise!
He opened the jade porcelain and found a total of three snow-white pills. They were the size of a longan. After taking one, he instantly felt a surge of heat throughout his body. His injuries recovered a lot. This Spirit Blessing Pill was definitely not an ordinary item!
While his body was still warm, he activated the Sentient Menace.
Traces of heat flowed in his body and floated towards the invisible meridians. A solid and heavy feeling rose in his heart. It was as if the meridians had become tangible objects. They were constantly being strengthened and became thicker and tougher.
A golden glow appeared on his body. At first, it was a pale yellow, then a golden yellow, and then a purplish gold. His whole body seemed to have turned into a purplish gold statue.
The door curtain moved and Mulin entered the carriage.
The golden glow on Chu Li's face quickly disappeared.
Mulin sat down and reached out his hand to touch Chu Li's wrist. He suddenly looked at him in surprise.
Chu Li said, "Lady Xiao, give me a bottle of Spirit Blessing Pill."
Mulin snatched it away and opened the jade porcelain. He looked at it and sniffed it. He looked intoxicated. "Spirit Blessing Pill … Lady Xiao is really good to you!"
Chu Li smiled but did not say anything.
Mulin stuffed the jade porcelain and carefully passed it to him. "Take it. It's the Spirit Blessing Pill. It's a life-saving item!"
Chu Li said, "What's the effect of the Spirit Blessing Pill?"
"As long as you're still breathing, you'll be able to hang on for a day!" Mulin scoffed. "Think about it. For martial arts practitioners, one Spirit Blessing Pill is equivalent to one life!"
Chu Li suddenly understood.
Mulin stared at him fiercely. "The Spirit Blessing Pill is not the right treatment for your illness. Your meridians are damaged but your body is recovering well. You won't die. Taking this is a waste of God's gift!"
"Then I won't eat it."
"Keep it." Mulin scoffed. "You'll need it in the future!"
Chu Li smiled. "Elder Mulin, will my martial arts really not recover?"
"What's so good about martial arts?" Mulin stared at him. "Fighting and killing. Sooner or later, you'll die by the sword. You're doing well now. You can stay in the Public House and live peacefully for the rest of your life. That's your blessing!"
Chu Li smiled. "Looks like Elder Mulin has a way!"
"No!" Mulin scoffed.
Chu Li laughed. "That's true. With my current situation, most people really can't do anything."
Mulin clenched his teeth. "Brat, such a cheap trick. I won't fall for it!"
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