Chu Li nodded slowly.
He knew that Xiao Qi could not tell.
When one reached the Grandmaster's Boundary, there was a faint trace of spiritual power that would interfere with outsiders peeping into one's heart. Xiao Qi's cultivation level was still weak. If she reached the Grandmaster's Boundary, she could see through the heart of a Grandmaster. Now that she was in the Innate Mastery's Boundary, she could not see through it.
"It can't be?" Siao Tieying frowned.
Xiao Qi was also hesitant.
She did not feel anything strange. It was difficult to peep into the heart of a Grandmaster, but she knew that Chu Li would not speak without thinking.
He was a Grandmaster, the pillar of the Public House. If there was no problem, he would be wrongly accused and Chu Li's future in the Public House would be over.
There were only a few Grandmasters in the world. They were the top existence. The Public House did not dare to investigate Grandmasters. Once they offended them, they would leave immediately. The Public House's restriction on them was very weak.
Chu Li said, "Jiang Kuai was not recruited by him, but the people from the Ferric Demon Ridge were done by him."
"Why?" Siao Tieying was puzzled, "The Ferric Demon Ridge is not a threat at all!"
Chu Li shook his head and sighed, "He wanted to swallow this Longevity Grass."
"What?!" Siao Tieying snorted.
Chu Li looked at Siao Tieying, "Master Siao, Huang Qi knew that it was the Longevity Grass that was being escorted, right?"
"He should not know," Siao Tieying shook his head, "I did not tell anyone!"
Chu Li said, "He knew."
Siao Tieying's face turned pale and said coldly, "He must have secretly opened the box! … Lawless! "
The Protectors' rule was not to open the escorted item. It was usually sealed. Once it was opened, it could be seen. Breaking the rule would be punished.
However, Huang Qi opened the box. Obviously, he did not take the owner of the Public House seriously. He knew that he could not do anything to him!
"Sixty years of life." Chu Li shook his head and sighed, "For these old people, the temptation is too great. It's understandable."
Siao Tieying believed him this time.
Huang Qi was a Grandmaster. He was already more than a hundred and fifty years old. The older he was, the more he cherished his life. How could he not be tempted when he saw the Longevity Grass?
Moreover, he was able to use the Ferric Demon Ridge to swallow the Longevity Grass flawlessly. Even if someone suspected him, they would not dare to say anything because he was a Grandmaster.
Even if he lost the Longevity Grass and Huang Qi was at fault, there was no major loss. He could just say that he did not know how precious the item he was escorting was and that it was just a small mistake.
Such a price in exchange for sixty years of lifespan, if it were him, he would also do it!
Xiao Qi frowned. "Jiang Kuai stole the Longevity Grass and he was surprised too?"
"It should be." Chu Li smiled. "This is just my speculation. Whether it's true or not, I'll need you to verify it yourself, Master."
"I will look for him and ask him in detail!" Siao Tie Ying said slowly.
Xiao Qi said, "Big Brother, I'll watch from the side too."
Siao Tieying nodded his head. Even if she had not mentioned it, he would have invited her to be by his side. He wanted to borrow her ability to see through people's minds. He felt that the reason why she could not see through it earlier was because she did not suspect Huang Qi. If she had the intention, she would have seen through it.
Chu Li closed fist saluted. "Master Siao, Lady Siao, I'll take my leave first. Since there is no news here, I'll go to the scene of the incident to take a look."
"Sigh …" Siao Tieying shook his head and sighed. He told them what happened earlier.
Xiao Qi frowned slightly and looked at him with dissatisfaction.
Siao Tieying smiled bitterly. "Third Younger Sister, I didn't expect this group of people to be so reckless!"
Chu Li said, "This is not reckless. Master Siao should understand if you think about it."
Siao Tieying was stunned. He immediately thought of Huang Qi and his face darkened. He scoffed. "No wonder, it's because of his greed! … I'll talk to Huang Qi tonight! "
Chu Li picked up the teacup and took a sip. He slowly put it down. "If it's true, how will Master Siao deal with him?"
Siao Tieying frowned and thought for a while. He scoffed. "Cripple his martial arts! … After all, he also has meritorious deeds. We can't punish him too harshly! "
"Yes, cripple his martial arts and let him live in the Public House." Xiao Qi said.
Chu Li nodded thoughtfully.
Xiao Qi said, "Chu Li, what do you think?"
Chu Li smiled. "Grandmasters have a high status. It'll be troublesome to deal with them."
"That's true." Siao Tieying sighed.
He now had some understanding of Chu Li. He was indeed a smart guy and his words were pleasing to the ear. He was not like those arrogant people. He was worth training. No wonder Third Younger Sister spent so much effort to train him.
—
A bright moon hung in the sky. The moonlight was like water.
Chu Li and Xue Ling returned to the courtyard. As soon as they entered, Xue Ling asked, "Master, when are we leaving?"
Chu Li paced in the courtyard with his hands behind his back.
Xue Ling followed closely. "Is it okay to delay this much?"
"There's no rush." Chu Li answered absent-mindedly.
The Celestial Monkey was difficult to deal with. It was not easy to find him.
Even if he chased him to the scene of the incident and found his traces, he would not be able to find him. His Light-body Technique was superb and he would not leave behind too many traces. The only good news was that the incident happened on the Thunder State Road. This road was under the influence of the Public House.
On the Thunder State Road, the Public House's influence was everywhere. The Celestial Monkey should not be able to hide his tracks. As long as he could find him, things would be much easier!
At this time, he realized that martial arts and power had their own advantages. No matter how strong one's martial arts was, power was still stronger. However, sometimes, martial arts was more important.
"Master — —!" Xue Ling stopped and stomped her feet.
Chu Li turned to look at her.
Xue Ling scoffed. "I'm talking!"
"Alright." Chu Li waved his hand. "This matter still needs to wait for news."
Xue Ling said, "What about the Glory's Will Courtyard? When are we going to find the traitor? "
She felt that the Glory's Will Courtyard was very prestigious.
"Offending people." Chu Li sighed. "This is not a good job. In the future, when they hear the name Glory's Will Courtyard, they will feel uncomfortable."
Just like the Embroidered Uniform Guards of the East Depot and West Depot in that era, it was not a good reputation. The Glory's Will Courtyard would probably end up like this in the future. That was why he was not very active and decided to rule by doing nothing.
"It's good that they feel uncomfortable!" Xue Ling said.
Chu Li looked at her. "Look further. If you offend too many people, it will be difficult for you in the future!"
"It's good that Lady Xiao supports us." Xue Ling said. "Who cares about them!"
"You …" Chu Li shook his head and laughed.
Xue Ling pouted her red lips. "Anyway, I don't think we need to care so much. Everyone hates the traitor. If we find out who the traitor is, everyone will be happy."
"Hmm, let's talk about it later." Chu Li nodded.
It was not that easy to find a traitor. Just like the incident with Huang Qi, the impact was huge and the consequences were serious. The Glory's Will Courtyard had a heavy responsibility. If something happened to the traitor in the future, the Glory's Will Courtyard would be the first to be blamed.
Xue Ling saw that he was absent-minded and did not want to talk to her. She pouted helplessly. "I'm going to make some tea!"
Chu Li sat back in the pagoda and drank his tea. He was still thinking about how to find Jiang Kuai and what breakthrough he could make.
Time passed unknowingly and the night gradually darkened.
The courtyard door was suddenly pushed open. Su Ru came in wearing a light green gown.
Chu Li stood up. Su Ru floated into the pagoda with a light fragrance. "Sit down and talk."
"There's a result?" Chu Li saw her serious face and asked directly, "How was it?"
Su Ru took the teacup from Xue Ling. "You're right!"
Chu Li sighed.
Su Ru said, "We had a fight and it was a mess. Finally, we subdued him and crippled his martial arts!"
There was no joy on Chu Li's face.
Every Grandmaster was important to the House of High Dukes. Crippling one of them was tantamount to weakening their strength. It was not a good thing.
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