After Chu Li returned to the courtyard, he began to test the power of the second level of the Scripture of Life and Death.
He used his spirit to activate a small pine tree in the forest. After an hour, the small pine tree grew a ring and grew bigger.
Chu Li was surprised. He did not expect the spirit to be so powerful.
In other words, an hour was equivalent to a year. Twenty hours was equivalent to ten years, a hundred hours was equivalent to a hundred years. With such power to activate rare spirit herbs, the harvest would be huge. It was indeed the Scripture of Life and Death!
The efficacy of spirit herbs was often related to age. The longer it grew, the stronger the efficacy. For the same spirit herb, ten years and a hundred years were the difference between heaven and earth.
He decided to keep this a secret and not let others know.
After all, it involved too many benefits, and it was inevitable that there would be a disturbance. The most important thing at the moment was to learn medicine and alchemy. Once he obtained powerful spiritual herbs, he could refine them into precious pills and use them without anyone noticing. Just the thought of it was too wonderful for words, and he found it hard to suppress his excitement.
At noon, Xue Ling made more than ten dishes. The stone table in the pagoda was full. Even if it looked delicious, it was impossible for the two of them to finish it.
Chu Li knew that she was happy so he did not spoil the mood. Instead, he praised her and suggested to drink two glasses of wine to help her calm down.
After lunch, Xiao Qi in a white shirt pushed the door open. Behind her was the beautiful Suru in a fluttering apricot gown.
As soon as they entered the pagoda, Suru pursed her lips and smiled, "Chu Li, congratulations, rank two Scribe!"
Chu Li looked at Xiao Qi.
Xiao Qi's white shirt was flawless. Her face was like white jade. She sat elegantly in front of him and nodded, "This time you saved Second Eldest Sister, you are promoted to rank two."
Chu Li smiled, "Isn't it too easy to promote?"
To be promoted from rank three to rank two, he must have done something extraordinary. Although he saved Siao Shi's life, he did not have the qualifications to be a rank two.
Xiao Qi said, "This time you sacrificed yourself to save her, you can make an exception and promote … Su Ru, go with Xue Ling to make some snacks."
"Yes." Suru pulled Xue Ling away from the pagoda.
Chu Li looked at Xiao Qi doubtfully.
Xiao Qi took out a piece of paper from her sleeve and passed it to Chu Li. He passed it to Chu Li. "This is the spy in the Ren Public House. Take a look."
Chu Li frowned, "Lady wants to join the faction immediately?"
Xiao Qi replied, "Within a month."
"In such a hurry?" Chu Li took the white paper, glanced at it, and imprinted it into his mind.
Xiao Qi shook her head. "It's a rare opportunity."
Chu Li nodded in understanding.
If she wanted to enter the Snow Lunar Pavilion without arousing suspicion, she would need a unique opportunity. He couldn't enter the sect step by step and had to start as an inner disciple. That would waste too much time.
Chu Li shook it lightly and the white paper turned into powder. A gust of wind blew over. Rustling as it floated away.
Xiao Qi said, "Regarding the spy, you'll be in charge of it from now on. Just report directly to Big Brother, and you'll have the right to act at your own discretion."
"I'll do my best," Chu Li said.
Xiao Qi sighed. "You know, Second Eldest Sister is engaged to King An."
She was a little worried about Chu Li's reaction. If he was really infatuated with her second sister and had deep feelings for her, he might become angry when he found out about this news. It was too easy to turn love into hate.
Chu Li raised his eyebrows and nodded lightly.
He had the Omniscient Mirror. When he met with Siao Tieying earlier, he had already seen through Siao Shi's thoughts.
Siao Shi wanted to marry into the Imperial Residence of King An and become Princess An. This would give the High Duke's Public House a chance to breathe and no longer be suppressed by the Imperial Family. The Ren Public House would also not dare to attack so unscrupulously.
Chu Li was noncommittal about her thoughts.
Siao Shi and Xiao Qi's personalities were completely different. Maybe it was because she was always troubled by illness, she was more indifferent to life and herself.
She knew that if she was not born in the High Duke's Public House, she might not live past ten years old. Big Brother, Third Younger Sister, and Fourth Younger Brother spent a lot of effort to prolong her life. The Longevity Grass was not easy to find. The High Duke's Public House spent a lot of manpower and resources.
After her body recovered. She did not think about enjoying life and youth, but the fate of the High Duke's Public House. She wanted to use her own body to help the High Duke's Public House.
Xiao Qi frowned and shook her head. "Second Eldest Sister is going to marry into the Imperial Residence of King An."
She knew Second Eldest Sister's personality. She would do what she said. Big Brother would not be able to change her mind. In the end, he would still get what he wanted.
Chu Li said, "Second Lady will have to marry eventually. Marrying King An is not bad."
He felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.
He knew a little about the princes of the Imperial Family. King An had a good reputation and was highly respected. He was talented in poetry and was a scholar. He was in charge of revising a few books. It was said that he was gentle and had a good temper.
Although he was already forty years old, he was not considered old. He was considered to be in the prime of his life. Moreover, when he was older, he would take care of others. They could be considered a good match.
Chu Li liked Siao Shi's beauty very much. He only admired her. He loved her because he loved her. He had the Life and Death Scripture and was driven by utilitarianism. That was why he did what others thought was a sacrifice to save others. If he did not have the Life and Death Scripture, he would not have done this.
Although Xiao Shi was slightly more beautiful, the one he liked was Xiao Qi.
However, Siao Shi was a beauty, the first beauty of the Great Ji. She was going to marry someone else. He still felt a little melancholy and uncomfortable. This was a man's nature.
Xiao Qi looked at his face quietly. She wanted to see through his subtle expressions. "You and Second Eldest Sister …"
Chu Li said, "I don't have any improper thoughts about Second Lady!"
"Really?" Xiao Qi stared at his eyes.
Chu Li smiled. "Second Lady is too arrogant. Even if I have intentions, it's useless!"
Xiao Qi said lightly, "It seems that you do have intentions."
Chu Li spread his hands and smiled. "It's not bad for Second Lady to marry Prince An."
"The High Duke's Public House and the Imperial Family are entangled. It's hard to explain." Xiao Qi shook her head. "The other Public Houses will not be as peaceful as ours. It's hard to avoid open and secret fights. With the side concubine around, she won't be happy."
Chu Li said, "The key is still to see what Second Lady thinks."
"Second Eldest Sister is stubborn. She will marry in the end. I'm really worried." Xiao Qi frowned and sighed.
Chu Li smiled and quietly looked at her cold face.
Xiao Qi's eyes flashed. "Chu Li, if Second Eldest Sister really enters the Imperial Residence of Prince An, you should follow her."
Chu Li was stunned. He then laughed. "My Lady, I'm a man!"
"It's okay." Xiao Qi said. "The Imperial Residence is not the Imperial Palace. The Scribe can follow her into the Imperial Residence. I can only be at ease if you are by Second Eldest Sister's side."
"Then My Lady, you …" Chu Li frowned.
Xiao Qi said, "I will stay in Snow Lunar Pavilion for a few years. Even if you are in the Imperial Residence, it will be difficult for us to meet."
Chu Li did not say anything.
Xiao Qi said, "If it really doesn't work, you should go with Second Eldest Sister first. When she has a stable footing, you can come back. She's alone. She doesn't have any scheming skills. She will be bullied the moment she enters the Imperial Residence. I'm really worried!"
Chu Li frowned and did not say anything. He was a little unwilling.
Xiao Qi said lightly, "Do you want me to beg you?"
"Sigh …" Chu Li shook his head and sighed. "Alright. Since My Lady has ordered, I can only do it."
Xiao Qi smiled. It was like the first snow on a sunny day. The whole pagoda suddenly brightened up.
Chu Li reluctantly looked away and did not let himself lose his composure. "When will Second Lady marry into the Imperial Residence of Prince An?"
"She has made up her mind. Big Brother can't stop her. I think the Imperial Residence of Prince An will soon receive the news that she has recovered." Xiao Qi said. "It won't be long before they come to fetch her."
"I just don't know if Second Lady will agree."
"I will convince Second Eldest Sister."
"My Lady, don't you need help on your side?" Chu Li asked. "It's not easy to enter Snow Lunar Pavilion."
"All the official disciples of Snow Lunar Pavilion are women." Xiao Qi said, "You can't help. … Su Ru will go with me. If something really happens, she will look for you."
"If the two of you are together …"
"It's okay. No one will recognize you."
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