PS: The internet was cut off. I was in the countryside, and I was in a hurry to write. I didn't have time to go to the city to find internet, so I could only write first. I'm really sorry.
After leaving the small courtyard, he suddenly disappeared and reappeared in the adjacent city of the Imperial Mausoleum.
At this moment, he had changed into another appearance. He was a middle-aged man with a haggard face and a skinny figure. He was only at the level of an Innate Expert. His eyes were bright, and he wouldn't be too conspicuous in the crowd, nor would he be too ordinary.
He walked slowly to Xu Huande's courtyard and gently knocked on the door.
As soon as he arrived at Adjacent Town, he could already see Xu Huande's small courtyard. Everything within a five-kilometer radius appeared in his mind. His and Xiao Qi's courtyard was still empty and unoccupied, but it was very clean. It was obvious that it was frequently cleaned.
Although he was no longer in Adjacent Town, he still left some forces here under Xiao Qi's control. They were incorporated into the High Duke's Public House, so any news would reach Xiao Qi at any time.
Xu Huande was practicing his swordsmanship when he heard the knock on the door. He called out, "Come in."
When Chu Li entered Xu Huande's door, he returned to his original appearance. He gave a fist salute and smiled. "Commander Xu."
"Chu Li?" Xu Huande was surprised.
He hurriedly came forward and cupped his fists. "Why are you here?"
"I have something to ask," Chu Li said.
The two of them sat at the stone table in the courtyard. Chu Li looked around and smiled. "Commander, we should move to another courtyard. This place is too cramped."
"It's okay. I'm used to it." Xu Huande shook his head and smiled. "It's fine as long as we have a place to stay. There's no need to be so particular about it. Chu Li, how did you find the time to come here?"
Although he was in Adjacent Town and was isolated from the outside world, he knew that once Chu Li left Adjacent Town, he would be like a dragon returning to the sea. He would not be idle at all. Chu Li was a busy man. Since it was rare for him to return to Adjacent Town, something big must have happened.
"I'm looking for Commander Fu," Chu Li said. "Why can't I see him? Could he have entered the Inner Mausoleum?"
"Old Fu …" Xu Huande frowned and his face darkened.
Chu Li immediately knew that something was wrong. He frowned and asked, "Did something happen to Commander Fu?"
"Old Fu is dead." Xu Huande sighed and shook his head. "He was stabbed to death in his own courtyard."
"When did this happen?" Chu Li's expression changed.
Xu Huande sighed. "It's been half a month."
Chu Li frowned.
If Xiao Qi received the news, she would probably tell him. Even though he no longer had any relationship with Fu Mengshan, they were still related to each other. They were not strangers.
It seemed that the situation in Adjacent Town had changed.
Xu Huande said, "Old Fu is already prepared for this, it's inevitable."
"The Emperor?" Chu Li scoffed.
Xu Huande nodded slowly.
"If the Emperor still wants to use Old Fu, he will show mercy. If he doesn't want to use him anymore, then he won't let him live." Xu Huande said plainly, "Old Fu knows too much that he shouldn't."
"Is it really the Emperor?" Chu Li frowned. "It can't be an imposter, right?"
"… Hard to say." Xu Huande shook his head. "He's already dead. He's no longer a commander, and he's just a sinner. So what if he's dead? He won't be able to cause any trouble, and no one will investigate this matter."
Chu Li scoffed. "I'd like to check it out!"
"Elder Fu has already been laid to rest. It's not a good idea to disturb him," Xu Huande said. "Let's just forget about it. He has already been reincarnated, so why bother with him?"
Chu Li did not say anything.
Xu Huande suddenly came to a realization. He shook his head and laughed. He had been living comfortably here for so long that he became a little slow. Chu Li was a smart person. Why would he look for Fu Mengshan for no reason? It must be something serious.
"But if you really want to know, there's no harm in checking it out," Xu Huande said. "I also want to know if it's really the Emperor."
Chu Li looked up at him and shook his head with a smile. "Commander Xu, you've changed."
Xu Huande smiled. "Without the pressure of duty, I'm not that insensible. Oh right, why are you looking for Old Fu?"
"I heard that Gu Yu found concrete evidence that I'm colluding with the Holy Church of Light." Chu Li's face darkened.
Xu Huande frowned. "He still won't let you go? This guy doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth! "
Xu Huande frowned. Chu Li said, "He doesn't have any other skills, but he's extremely tenacious. He suffered losses and was taught a lesson, but he still came back time and time again. He has some redeeming qualities.
"How is that possible?" Xu Huande frowned. "Did you really collude with the Holy Church of Light?"
"What do you think!" Chu Li scoffed.
"You suspect that the spy was leaked?" Xu Huande's expression changed.
Chu Li slowly nodded. "Only the three of us know about this. Commander Xu, you won't leak it, but I can't say for sure about Commander Fu. It's very likely that Gu Yu dug out something from Commander Fu."
"You suspect that Gu Yu assassinated Commander Fu?"
"If Gu Yu did it, it would be the same as the Emperor doing it. No one would be able to tell that he was abusing his official position for personal gain. It's even harder to tell if Commander Fu was involved. I'm afraid …" Chu Li shook his head and sighed.
A person like Fu Mengshan would grasp at any straw in desperation. Even if he could not escape in the end, he might not want others to have an easy time. He might leak the fact that he had disguised himself as Zhao Dahe and infiltrated the Holy Church of Light to find a scapegoat.
Fu Mengshan and Xu Huande were completely different people. It was very possible that they would do such a thing.
Xu Huande frowned. "That's possible! … What should we do? "
This was the first time Chu Li infiltrated the Holy Church of Light. If this was leaked, not only would all his previous efforts be wasted, he would also implicate more people. Even if Chu Li was in the Holy Church of Light, it was impossible that he did not have any friends. Moreover, he was already an official with a group of loyal subordinates. If Chu Li's identity was leaked, these people would not end up well.
Chu Li shook his head. "I hope that Commander Fu didn't tell Gu Yu. I hope that Commander Fu didn't leak this out!"
"… Why don't I test Gu Yu first?" Xu Huande suggested.
Chu Li quickly waved his hand. "It's better that you don't get involved in this."
Xu Huande said, "This isn't a small matter. Moreover, Gu Yu is a despicable person who doesn't see the big picture. If you don't listen to him, he'll definitely spread the news."
Chu Li said, "I have my ways!"
"Do you really have a way?" Xu Huande frowned.
Chu Li slowly said, "This matter ends here. I've never been here and you've never seen me!"
"Understood!" Xu Huande slowly nodded and hesitated for a moment. "Don't take the risk. Gu Yu can't be killed!"
After all, he had been Chu Li's superior before. He had a deep understanding of Chu Li's fearlessness and audacity. He was afraid that Chu Li would use the simplest method to kill Gu Yu. That would be troublesome.
After all, Gu Yu was the Emperor's confidant and the Commander of the Secret Guardians Hall. It would be a huge joke if the Commander of the Secret Guardians Hall was killed.
Chu Li smiled.
Xu Huande looked at him and sighed helplessly. He did not try to persuade him as it was useless.
Chu Li waved his hand and suddenly disappeared.
He appeared in the garden of the Jade Guardian Island. He sat by the stone table and watched Xiao Qi practice her swordsmanship.
After a while, Xiao Qi stopped practicing and sat next to him. She looked at him and noticed that he had something on his mind.
"What's wrong?"
"Do you know that Fu Mengshan was assassinated?"
Xiao Qi frowned. "When did this happen?"
"Half a month ago." Chu Li shook his head. "It seems like we can't control Adjacent Town anymore."
"I'll look into it later." Xiao Qi said, "How could that be? … The Emperor? "
Chu Li sighed. "Most likely."
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