Xu Shixing arrived at the Imperial Residence early the next morning and went to Tang Ye.
Tang Ye was surprised to see him recovering his martial arts.
Xu Shixing beamed with joy as he told Tang Ye about his fortuitous encounter many years ago where he met an elder who gave him a spirit pill. He did not expect to use this spirit pill after so many years.
After consuming it, his martial arts were indeed recovered.
Tang Ye listened lazily as he was not very interested.
The two of them were in the backyard of the Imperial Residence. Tang Ye was lying lazily in a gazebo on a lake with Xu Shixing by his side.
Usually, he would be surrounded by beautiful women at this time. The maids in the Imperial Residence were all beautiful women. Even if they were not stunning beauties, they had delicate features and were considered quite attractive.
However, it was the complete opposite now. There were no women in the backyard and everyone had been chased out. He was the only one left. Xu Shixing was his confidant, so he could accompany him.
"Your Royal Highness, we need to hurry," Xu Shixing said. "I think we'll succeed if we do it again!"
"Xiao Qi?" Tang Ye said coldly. "You always come up with bad ideas. Xiao Qi isn't easy to deal with!"
He realized that he had underestimated Xiao Qi. Chu Li's brilliance had overshadowed Xiao Qi. How many people knew that she had such a powerful cultivation level and such shrewd methods?
"Young Master Li was able to predict Xiao Qi's whereabouts the last two times, so he'll definitely be able to do the same next time. We must be foolproof this time!" Xu Shixing said. "I think we didn't do well enough the last time."
"Oh …?" Tang Ye gave him a sidelong glance.
Xu Shixing said, "Xiao Qi has a kind of jade talisman that can instantly attract Chu Li, and Chu Li has a kind of divine power that's similar to an Enlightened Master's, so he can come over instantly. However, what if we use a formation to trap Xiao Qi and prevent her from sending a signal? Even if she sends a signal, Chu Li won't be able to sense it.
"Hmm …" Tang Ye nodded slowly. "That makes sense."
Xu Shixing said, "Your Royal Highness, I know a treasure that can do that!"
"Say it!" Tang Ye scoffed. "Don't keep me guessing!"
Xu Shixing laughed. "It's the Heaven's Power Compass! Since Li Xinghe values the Heaven Power Compass so much, it must be something good. It must be able to affect the prediction. When we bring it into the formation, Chu Li will become blind and won't be able to find Xiao Qi! "
"… Makes sense." Tang Ye said in a deep voice, "After suffering twice, you've become smarter!"
"Of course!" Xu Shixing smiled and said, "We can't not improve at all!"
"I'll get the Tiangang Compass right away. Look for Li Xinghe and ask him to calculate Xiao Qi's location." Tang Ye scoffed. "This time, we must capture Xiao Qi. If we can't capture her alive, we'll kill her. I want Chu Li to taste the pain of losing someone!"
"Yes!" Xu Shixing hurriedly said, "I'll go to the Stargazing Pavilion immediately."
Tang Ye waved his hand. "There's no need to go to the Stargazing Pavilion. Forget it, I'll let someone else go. It's easy for you to leak the secret."
"… Yes." Xu Shixing nodded helplessly. "Then, Your Highness, I think it's best if we don't tell Li Xinghe when we're going to get the Heavenly Dipper Compass. Otherwise, he'll definitely demand it."
"Yes." Tang Ye nodded.
Once the Heavenly Dipper Compass was given to Li Xinghe, Li Xinghe would definitely stop caring about it. Once he was satisfied, he would never do anything again.
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In the afternoon, Tang Ye returned from the Imperial Palace. When he returned to the backyard of his Imperial Residence, he called for Xu Shixing and showed him the Heavenly Dipper Compass.
Xu Shixing widened his eyes. He realized that the compass was only the size of a palm and could be covered with one hand. If one's wrist was turned upside down, one would not be able to see it and it could easily be hidden in one's sleeve.
He did not expect the Heavenly Dipper Compass to be so small. He smiled and said, "Your Highness, what's the use of this broken thing? I won't even pick it up if it falls on the street. "
"It doesn't look good." Tang Ye nodded. "However, anything that can be kept in the secret warehouse must be extraordinary. Since Li Xinghe likes it so much, it must be very important to the Stargazing Pavilion."
"Your Highness, you must keep it safe. You can't let the Stargazing Pavilion get it," Xu Shixing said.
Tang Ye glared at him. "Don't try to sow discord!"
Xu Shixing put on an aggrieved expression. "Your Highness, I'm only doing this out of goodwill. If the Stargazing Pavilion really gets it, they might cause a ruckus. They aren't kind people who like to stir up trouble!"
"Hmm, that makes sense." Tang Ye grunted.
He did not have a good impression of the Stargazing Pavilion. Because they were too good at divination, they were invisible and incorporeal when it came to scheming. Sometimes, they would fall into their trap without even realizing it.
"Your Highness, let me keep this." Xu Shixing said, "That way, Li Xinghe won't have to ask for it!"
Tang Ye gave him a sidelong glance.
Xu Shixing said, "Your Highness doesn't believe me?"
"What are you planning?" Tang Ye grunted. "Don't tell me you want to destroy it?"
Xu Shixing shook his head. "I just want to study it and see what's so special about it that Li Xinghe values it so much."
"Don't break it!" Tang Ye passed the Heaven's Power Compass to him.
He did not value the Heaven's Power Compass. If Li Xinghe did not want it, he would not even bother to touch it. He did not even bother to take a look at it. What was so special about a broken compass?
Xu Shixing nodded with a smile and stuffed it into his pocket. "Don't worry, Your Highness. I guarantee that it won't be broken. I'll take my leave first!"
"Go." Tang Ye said, "Xiao Qi's address will be sent to you tomorrow night. Be prepared."
"Yes." Xu Shixing fist saluted and left the Imperial Residence.
When he returned to his residence, he immediately found someone to make a replica of the Heaven's Power Compass.
At night, Chu Li appeared in front of him in the backyard.
Xu Shixing fist saluted and smiled. "Fortunately, I didn't disappoint you."
As he spoke, he took out two Heaven's Power Compass and passed it to Chu Li. "Young Master Chu, can you tell which one is the real one?"
Chu Li reached out and grabbed the Heaven's Power Compass on the left. He studied it carefully and looked impressed. "It's a divine item indeed!"
Xu Shixing had a surprised look on his face.
He could tell that Chu Li did not look at it carefully and was relying on his senses. He had also sensed that the Heaven's Power Compass did not have any special aura and was no different from the old compass.
It seemed like he was still not mature enough to be unable to sense it.
Chu Li said, "Li Xinghe can see through it with just one glance. Very well, you've repaid the favor."
Xu Shixing sighed in relief and smiled. "Young Master Chu, you're straightforward."
Chu Li waved his hand. "Alright, I'll take my leave. If you need anything in the future, you can send a message to the Yi Public House."
"Farewell, Young Master Chu." Xu Shixing fist saluted. "But from what I know, Li Xinghe is in the town."
Chu Li raised his eyebrows.
Xu Shixing said, "Your Highness can contact him, so he's obviously in the town."
Chu Li nodded. "There's no need to find out where he lives!"
Xu Shixing looked at him curiously.
Chu Li said, "He'll come looking for me. You should know that you'll die sooner or later if you follow a master like him!"
Xu Shixing fist saluted and did not say a word.
Chu Li suddenly disappeared and appeared on top of a mountain a hundred miles away.
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