"Could it be the Sword Moon Sect's method to sow discord?" Siao Shi asked.
Chu Li shook his head. "This time, we have to use force. We have to show the power of the High Duke's Public House so that the Fu Dynasty won't look down on us."
He was different from the people of the Ji Dynasty. He had a deeper understanding of the Fu Dynasty. He knew that although the eight major sects were united against outsiders, the conflict between them was extremely deep. It could even be a life and death feud, just like the Sword Moon Sect and the Church of the Divine Blood.
As long as there was a slight provocation, they would take advantage of the situation.
No matter how strong the Yi Public House was, it would not attract the attention of the eight major sects. After all, it was just a Public House. It was different from the sects of the martial arts world. Their main purpose was to guard. As long as the Yi Public House displayed a strong ability that could affect the rise and fall of the eight major sects, they would not provoke them.
If the one who killed Wei Wuwei was one of the eight major sects of the Fu Dynasty or a master from the Holy Church of Light, the Church of the Divine Blood would only seek revenge. However, the Yi Public House was too weak in the eyes of the Church of the Divine Blood, so they wanted to take revenge on them.
"Our ability is far from the Church of the Divine Blood. How can we fight?" Siao Shi frowned.
Chu Li shook his head. "The Church of the Divine Blood now is different from before. They are not as strong."
The Church of the Divine Blood was attacked by the three sects of Stargazing Pavilion. Now that they lost a master like Wei Wuwei, their ability was greatly reduced. Although Huang Tianhe's martial arts was strong, he could not fight every time.
This time, Huang Tianhe would not be there for revenge.
"Don't be careless," Siao Qi said. "No matter how bad they are, they are still one of the eight major sects. A starving camel is still bigger than a horse."
Chu Li laughed. "What are you thinking? How can I be careless?"
"How are you going to fight?" Siao Qi asked.
Chu Li smiled. "A head-on confrontation is a head-on confrontation. There are no tricks to speak of."
"Hmph, deliberately mystifying!" Siao Shi said unhappily. "Use formations?"
Chu Li shook his head.
Siao Shi was surprised. "Aren't we going to use formations?"
"No," Chu Li said.
Siao Shi was in disbelief. "You're not going to use formations?"
She cultivated the Heavenly Heart Technique, so she knew that Chu Li's cultivation level was extremely high. Through the Heavenly Peering Technique, he could see fragments of the future and predict the route of the Church of the Divine Blood's attack. Setting up a formation next to him would save him a lot of effort, and there would be no casualties.
Now, he didn't use this wondrous technique and insisted on fighting head on. Wasn't he losing his rationality?
Chu Li said, "The Church of the Divine Blood won't be convinced if we use formations. They'll feel pain if we fight them head-on."
Xiao Shi frowned and thought for a while before nodding slowly. "Looks like the people from the Church of the Divine Blood are straightforward people."
Chu Li smiled and nodded.
Xiao Qi said, "Then be careful."
Chu Li smiled. "They won't be able to get away with it."
He was now more confident than ever. His Omniscient Mirror had advanced to another level, which would be of great help to him.
Just as he was about to return to his room to sleep, Xue Ling fluttered over and handed him a dossier. "Master, this is news about Li Yue's sweetheart."
Chu Li took it.
Siao Qi and Siao Shi stopped in their tracks and turned around.
Xiao Shi said, "Chu Li, you're being too cautious. Are you worried about Li Yue's sweetheart?"
She knew the relationship between Chu Li and Li Yue. They were truly good friends and good brothers.
Xiao Qi frowned. "I've seen Miss Li Shu before. There's no problem."
Chu Li and Li Yue were friends, but she was not. Li Yue was still her subordinate. Of course, she had to see Miss Li Shu. After seeing her, she was relieved that there was no problem.
She also had the ability to see through people's hearts.
Chu Li nodded and did not say much. He began to read the dossier carefully.
Xue Ling stared at him and the two women stared at him.
Chu Li quickly finished reading the dossier and frowned. "There's something wrong with this woman."
Through the information in the dossier, he knew that Li Shu was not a Protector of the Public House. She was a disciple of a small faction in the martial arts world. Later, when she went to Chong Ming Town to play, she met Li Yue and they fell in love at first sight.
It was indeed suspicious that Xiao Qi would investigate her.
However, after Xiao Qi read the dossier, there was nothing wrong with Li Shu. The world was more bizarre than one could imagine. Although it seemed strange, it might be true. Xiao Qi did not pursue the matter further.
Xiao Shi asked curiously, "What's the problem?"
Chu Li shook his head. "We'll know after we meet."
"Is there really a problem?" Xiao Qi frowned.
She knew that her discerning eyes could see through people's hearts. Other than Chu Li, there were few exceptions. She could see through Li Shu's thoughts clearly. There was nothing wrong with it.
Chu Li said, "There must be a problem. I'll meet her myself."
"Alright then." Xiao Qi did not ask any more questions.
Xiao Shi smiled. "Could it be a honey trap?"
"Who would want to deal with us?" Xue Ling shook her head.
Chu Li said, "We have many enemies. I'm also curious who it is."
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The breeze was gentle and the sun was bright. At noon, Chu Li arrived at the East Garden.
Li Yue was weeding in the Moonlight Orchid Garden. He was very careful. Beside him was a woman with a graceful figure. She was helping him with the weeds. The breeze was gentle and it was very quiet.
Chu Li's footsteps were heard. Li Yue turned his head and saw him. He put down his farming tools and greeted him with a smile. "Brother Chu, why are you here again?"
Chu Li smiled. "I wanted to meet your wife."
"You …" Li Yue shook his head. He pointed at the beautiful woman who stood up and smiled. "This is her, Li Shu."
Chu Li gave Li Shu a fist salute and smiled. "Greetings, Miss Li."
The woman in front of him was not tall. She had a graceful figure and a pure and beautiful face. She was indeed a rare beauty. She had a delicate temperament that could easily arouse a man's desire to protect her.
Chu Li sighed. It was no wonder that Li Yue fell in love at first sight. She was indeed a woman that could easily move a man's heart.
There were many beautiful women, especially the maids in the Public House. Although they were not as beautiful as Xue Ling, they were still considered rare beauties outside.
Li Shu was not more beautiful than the maids in the Public House. However, her temperament was much more delicate, which made her more pitiful.
"Greetings, Chief Chu." Li Shu curtsied.
Chu Li looked at her and shook his head. "You flatter me."
"Go and prepare some food. He's here for a free meal." Li Yue smiled.
"Alright." Li Shu nodded her head and replied softly. Then, she left.
Li Yue watched her as she disappeared into the distance before slowly retracting his gaze.
When he turned to look at Chu Li, he was stunned. Chu Li's face was solemn. There was no trace of the smile he had before.
"Why?" Li Yue was confused. "You don't like her?"
Chu Li shook his head. "There's something wrong with her. She has an ulterior motive for getting close to you!"
Li Yue hesitated for a moment and sighed.
Chu Li frowned. "Did you already know?"
"I can't hide it from you." Li Yue smiled bitterly. "You saw through me!"
Chu Li thought for a while and suddenly laughed. He shook his head. "She told you the truth, didn't she?"
Li Yue nodded slowly. "She did have an ulterior motive for getting close to me. She told me the truth."
Chu Li asked, "Who is she?"
"She's from the Ren Public House." Li Yue sighed.
Chu Li asked, "And?"
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