Chu Li frowned. "Ferric Demon Ridge …"
"Yes, it's said to be a small mountain on Jinghai Road. It's not very famous."
"Are they crazy? How dare they cut off the Public House's path?"
"He doesn't seem to know that it belongs to our mansion."
Chu Li seemed to be deep in thought. "Hmm, it seems like it's really something important. Ferric Demon Ridge must be unlucky to transport it in secret without revealing his identity. … It must be something extraordinary to be able to make Master Xiao Tieying so angry."
As the eldest son of the House of High Dukes, he had lived a luxurious life since he was young. He would not care about ordinary things. Anything that could make him angry must be rare and valuable. The Ferric Demon Ridge was going to be in big trouble.
Xue Ling said, "Master Xiao Tieying has already sent someone to investigate. The Ferric Demon Ridge will face another calamity this time!"
Chu Li smiled. "What exactly is it?"
"It's just the Ferric Demon Ridge. It's not even worth mentioning. We'll catch up to them soon." Xue scoffed. "These people deserve to die!"
Chu Li said, "Hmm, they're bound to run into ghosts at night. They've definitely done this kind of thing before. If we can get rid of them, we'll get rid of them. We'll get rid of a scourge for the martial arts world."
Xue Ling agreed with him. She hated these robbers to the core. She did not know how many innocent people would be harmed by them.
"Master, this matter has nothing to do with us," Xue Ling said. "Let's think about how to build the Glory's Will Courtyard. How many people are you planning to choose?"
"I haven't decided yet," Chu Li replied.
If there were too many people, it would be troublesome. If there were too few people, it would be inconvenient. He couldn't make a decision in a short time and needed to think about it carefully. If he chose people hastily, it would be more troublesome to replace them in the future. Fortunately, Miss didn't rush him and gave him enough time.
"The place of business is in our courtyard?"
"What do you think?
"Let's choose another place," Xue Ling said hurriedly.
She now regarded this small courtyard as her own home and did not want anyone to disturb her.
Chu Li asked, "Where should I choose?"
"Master, if we choose the Jade Guardian Island, then the Scribe can only be female," Xue Ling said, "Lady Xiao doesn't like stinky men around her. She thinks they're irritating."
Chu Li could not help but laugh.
Xue Ling's eyes widened and she said seriously, "It's true!"
Chu Li laughed. "Aren't the Protectors of the Jade Guardian Island all stinky men?"
Although the Protectors of the Jade Guardian Island consisted of both women and men, he knew that Xiao Qi was indeed a neat freak and did not like men getting close to her.
Xue Ling said, "The male Protectors are all on the outer perimeter. Look at the inner perimeter of the Jade Guardian Island. Where are the men?"
Chu Li nodded lightly. What Xue Ling said was true.
Xue Ling said, "In my opinion, it's better to build it outside the island."
Chu Li frowned and shook his head.
Xue Ling was shocked. "Are you really going to build it here?"
"I can't leave the Jade Guardian Island," Chu Li said.
Xue looked at him in confusion.
Chu Li said, "Our courtyard is used to plant spirit herbs, and they're all rare spirit herbs. We shouldn't let outsiders find them. The name of Glory's Will Courtyard is to hide it. If we were to really build a courtyard outside the island, it would go against the original intention."
"Oh, so the Glory's Will Courtyard is just a cover. We don't have to worry too much about it, right?"
Chu Li smiled. "If I can't think of Spirit Herbs when I mention the Glory's Will Courtyard, that would be the best."
The Skysoul Institute's function was to investigate traitors, similar to a special agency. Only by striking fear in others could it be considered a success. Without such deterrence, it would only prove one's incompetence.
Xue Ling smiled. "Then where should we build it? It can't be Lady Xiao's Stargazing Tower, right? "
Chu Li said, "The courtyard next to it is empty, right?"
"Yes," Xue Ling nodded.
"Then let's build it next to it," Chu Li said. "It's more convenient this way."
"We can only find female Scribes and Protectors." Xue Ling stared at him without blinking.
Chu Li smiled. "We'll see."
Xue Ling pouted her red lips.
Chu Li said, "We won't recruit anyone for now. Let's wait and see."
The Glory's Will Courtyard was to investigate traitors, so he did not have to do it himself. Women were more meticulous and patient. They could endure those tedious tasks.
However, it was a little troublesome to manage these women. He did not want to be in charge of ordinary women all day long. He would lose his authority and become a laughing stock.
— —
"Useless! Useless! "
Siao Tieying threw the teacup on the floor. The porcelain pieces flew everywhere.
He panted heavily and paced back and forth. His handsome face was pale.
There were two people standing in the hall, Linquan and a middle-aged man. They did not look good either.
Siao Tieying paced back and forth a dozen times. He suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice, "Brother Tieying, tell me. A small Ferric Demon Ridge could snatch the Longevity Grass. Do you believe it? You'll laugh your head off if this gets out! "
The middle-aged man said helplessly, "Master, the people from the Ferric Demon Ridge are really powerful. We miscalculated. What's worse is that there was a master of Light-body Technique among them. He snatched the Longevity Grass and ran away. We couldn't catch up with him no matter how hard we tried!"
"Who was it?!" Siao Tieying asked coldly.
The middle-aged man shook his head. "He covered his face. I can't recognize him."
"You don't know how to investigate?!" Siao Tieying said impatiently. "You don't need me to teach you this, do you?"
"Master, we interrogated the people from the Ferric Demon Ridge. They don't know either!" The middle-aged man said helplessly. "They are also very angry. They feel that they have been robbed and that they are working for someone else!"
"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Hmph!" Siao Tieying sneered. "What a good plan!"
The middle-aged man said, "This person is short and skinny. His Light-body Technique is top-notch and he is an Innate Master!"
"A Grandmaster can't stop an Innate Master. Heh!" Siao Tieying curled his lips. "It seems that this guy's Light-body Technique is top-notch. This shouldn't be difficult to investigate, right?"
An Innate Master in front of a Grandmaster was like a child in front of an adult. This was a deep-rooted belief in everyone. If Chu Li did not kill a Grandmaster last time, Siao Tieying would not believe this at all.
An Innate Master could escape from a Grandmaster's palm. He needed to have an extremely strong Light-body Technique. There were only a few in the martial arts world who could do that. Coupled with the body, it was not that difficult to investigate.
The middle-aged man said, "Initial speculation is that it might be the Celestial Monkey!"
"Celestial Monkey Jiang Kuai?" Siao Tieying frowned. "Did the news leak?"
"Impossible!" The middle-aged man shook his head. "We used the most trustworthy ones. It's impossible for the news to be leaked!"
"Then how did Jiang Kuai know?"
"It's probably a coincidence."
"Hmph, what a coincidence!" Siao Tieying said coldly. "It's a coincidence. The Longevity Grass is gone. Jiang Kuai might have eaten it!"
"Master, most people don't recognize the Longevity Grass," the middle-aged man said.
Siao Tieying scoffed. "Who is Jiang Kuai? How could he not recognize the Longevity Grass?! "
Linquan, who had white hair and a youthful face, did not speak. At this time, he interrupted, "Master, if it's Jiang Kuai, then don't blame Elder Huang."
Siao Tieying nodded with a gloomy face.
Jiang Kuai's Light-body Technique was top-notch. It was rare. Even a Grandmaster could not compare to him.
"If it's Jiang Kuai, master, I'm afraid the Longevity Grass …" Linquan said helplessly. "Let's make other plans."
Even if Jiang Kuai did not eat it, it was impossible to chase it back. Jiang Kuai's Light-body Technique was top-notch. Even if they sent a few Grandmasters, they might not be able to catch up.
"Master, should we release the news?" The middle-aged man gritted his teeth and scoffed. "We can't get it, but we can't let Jiang Kuai take advantage of us. Once they know it's the Longevity Grass, they'll fight for it!"
"It's useless!" Siao Tieying's handsome face became gloomier.
Jiang Kuai's Light-body Technique was top-notch. His behavior was also strange. There was no way to catch his shadow.
"Damn it!" Siao Tieying slammed his palm on the sandalwood coffee table. He gritted his teeth. "Jiang — Kuai —!"
He had gone through a lot of hardships to get this Longevity Grass. As long as she consumed the Longevity Grass, his second sister's body would get better. She would no longer be sick and weak. She would no longer suffer. However, at the last moment, all his efforts were in vain. He could not wait to tear Jiang Kuai apart.
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