Chapter 1198
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Along the way, he did not run into many Green Deer Cliff disciples. Most of them were young men, and even middle-aged men were rare. He did not see any children or elders either. It was as if there were only young people on this island.
He vaguely guessed that the old man and the child did not live here, but on another island.
Such a huge island was only a part of Green Deer Cliff. This made him even more curious about Green Deer Cliff. It seemed that there were many mysteries to uncover.
Nonetheless, he did not want to dig too deep. The key was still the Spirit Crane Technique. He only came to Green Deer Cliff to obtain the Spirit Crane Technique and was not in a hurry to learn other martial arts. The antique studies that he had cultivated were enough, so there was no need for him to be greedy.
He was already able to enter the Sutra Library of Great Light Peak and read through the books in the library one by one. However, he did not flip through too many pages lest he got distracted and wasted his energy, neglecting the antique studies that he was currently cultivating.
Although the Sutra Library of Green Deer Cliff was better than the Sutra Library of Great Light Peak, he did not intend to read all of them. He only chose one and cultivated it to perfection. Then, he would think of a way to obtain the other heart techniques and cultivate them to perfection.
He realized that this path was extremely difficult and time-consuming. He had to race against time and could not afford to waste any time.
When he returned to the courtyard, Xu Mei was no longer there. She only came to clean up during mealtimes and spent the rest of her time cultivating martial arts. Although her aptitude was average, she was still far better than ordinary people.
After all, Green Deer Cliff had an excellent environment and a foundation built with spirit herbs. Ordinary people could not compare to them. Even the weakest among them could become a Grandmaster.
Chu Li spent the next few days cultivating the Spirit Crane Technique and realized that his progress was extremely slow.
As he practiced the Spirit Crane Technique, clear air slowly surrounded him. This clear air was the source of spiritual energy, which continuously nourished his body and circulated in a unique way.
Through the circulation of this spiritual energy, he noticed that his turbid air gradually decreased and his body became lighter. This feeling was different from the lightness of the Wind Speed Pill. The Wind Speed Pill made the body lighter and faster, while the Spirit Crane Technique made the body lighter and more flexible.
He was slightly impatient. This kind of cultivation was really a waste of time.
The next morning, he knocked on the door of Zhao Tianxing's courtyard.
Zhao Tianxing was practicing his fist technique in the courtyard. When he saw Chu Li, he stopped and smiled. "You've seen the Spirit Crane Technique. Junior Brother Lu, you've cultivated it too, right? How do you feel?"
"Too slow." Chu Li shook his head.
Zhao Tianxing chuckled. "It's better for you now. After all, your mind is strong. When we cultivated when we were young, it was extremely painful."
Chu Li said, "I want to know where the other three floors have gone and if I can find them."
"We really can't come into contact with this." Zhao Tianxing shook his head and said, "As far as I know, he was taken away by a disciple and never returned. He ended up wandering outside. As for which disciple, I'm not sure. It's a taboo in Green Deer Cliff."
Chu Li raised his eyebrows. "Betrayed Green Deer Cliff?"
"It's very likely." Zhao Tianxing sighed and said, "He seems to be the only one who betrayed the sect, so no one mentioned him."
"That means it's still possible to find it," Chu Li said.
Zhao Tianxing shook his head. "We would've done it a long time ago if we could. Our sect isn't weak. It's just that we've been holding back all this while. We're not inferior to the Tempest Temple and the Titanium Temple."
Chu Li asked, "Then who is it?"
"No one can tell you." Zhao Tianxing said, "It's better not to ask. It's impossible to find it anyway. As for perfecting the Spirit Crane Technique, that's a pipe dream. You should cultivate the sixth level first."
Chu Li nodded slowly. "I want to go down the mountain."
Zhao Tianxing was stunned.
Chu Li smiled embarrassedly. "I'm a little homesick."
"Theoretically, inner cliff disciples can't go down the mountain as they please. Among the young disciples, I'm the only one who has gone down the mountain once. The others haven't." Zhao Tianxing shook his head and said, "But you're the youth champion now, so it's not a problem."
Chu Li smiled. "Can I really go down the mountain?"
"Are you going back to Tide-listening Pavilion to tell them the good news?" Zhao Tianxing asked.
Chu Li smiled and nodded.
Zhao Tianxing said, "I'll ask them for you."
"Thank you, Senior Brother Zhao."
"You're welcome."
Zhao Tianxing left in a hurry and returned after fifteen minutes. He nodded with a smile. "No problem. You can go down the mountain, but you must bring your waist tag with you. Don't lose it or you won't be able to return to Green Deer Cliff."
"Okay." Chu Li smiled.
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Chu Li went back to meet He Shu and the others first before he left Green Deer Cliff. He sailed a small boat and finally returned to the seaside. Then, he returned to the High Duke's Public House's Jade Guardian Island.
Jade Guardian Island was bustling with activity. The sound of a guzheng could be heard while maids were trimming dead branches. Winter had arrived. Although Jade Guardian Island was as warm as spring, the leaves had begun to wither and some of the flowers had also started to wither.
Most of the flowers were still blooming. These were rare plants that only bloomed in winter. Winter was usually a bleak time, but the flowers made the atmosphere more lively and brighter.
Following the sound of the guzheng, Chu Li arrived at the Stargazing Tower. Xiao Qi was playing the guzheng with her head lowered.
Chu Li sat on an embroidered stool and admired her graceful figure. Her elegant movements were pleasing to the eyes and ears.
The sound of the guzheng suddenly rose and stopped. She turned to look at him.
Chu Li smiled. "Why are you in a bad mood?"
From the sound of the guzheng, he could tell that Xiao Qi was unhappy about something.
"The people from Secret Guardians Hall are here!" Xiao Qi scoffed.
Chu Li frowned. "They've gone too far. It seems like His Highness the Crown Prince wants me to make a fool of myself."
"How should we deal with it?" Xiao Qi asked. "You haven't been back for a while. Have you entered the inner cliff?"
"They've entered." Chu Li smiled. "It was very thrilling. … We should just shut them out. Do they still dare to barge in?"
"It looks like they're going to barge in." Xiao Qi frowned. "I can't make up my mind."
"Leave it to me." Chu Li nodded. "I'll go and meet them myself."
"Forget it." Xiao Qi shook her head. "Once you show up, there'll be no turning back."
"That's good too. Just chase them away." Chu Li scoffed. "If they want to barge in, break their legs!"
"Won't they be too tough if their legs are broken?" Xiao Qi said. "They're too arrogant."
"We should be tough." Chu Li said. "Are they going to do something just because the High Duke's Public House is arrogant?"
"… That's true." Xiao Qi slowly nodded.
She knew that once Chu Li quarreled with His Highness the Crown Prince, he would definitely vent his anger on the Yi Public House. Chu Li and the Yi Public House were one and it was difficult to separate them.
Chu Li said, "Madam, can you help me find out if there's a disciple who betrayed Green Deer Cliff?"
"A disciple of Green Deer Cliff won't betray, right?" Xiao Qi asked.
Chu Li shook his head. "There was one who betrayed Green Deer Cliff and took away the Spirit Crane Technique of Green Deer Cliff."
"Yes, I'll ask Aunt for you." Xiao Qi nodded.
Chu Li said, "Aunt might not know. I'll have to ask someone else. … Let's try."
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