Chapter 179
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For the next few days, Chu Li stayed in the Glory's Will Courtyard and focused on catalyzing the Glory's Will Tree.
Every time the Glory's Will Tree grew a ring, its power grew stronger and it absorbed more spiritual energy from Heaven and Earth. The air in the courtyard became fresher and more abundant. The spirit herbs grew faster and it became more comfortable to stay in the courtyard.
In the morning, Chu Li finished cultivating and Xue had already served breakfast.
The two of them sat in the pagoda and ate together. There were four dishes and one soup. It was delicious.
"Master, it's strange. I've been cultivating very quickly these two days." Xue was dressed in white and her temperament was getting colder and colder. It was more like Xiao Qi's temperament, but less clear and more cold.
"Hmm." Chu Li casually took a sip of wine.
"Is it because I suddenly became enlightened?" Xue tilted her head and looked at him. "Is it because I have a deeper understanding of the Crescent Cryptic?"
Chu Li smiled.
Xue was annoyed. "Why exactly?"
"What do you think?"
"I don't know." Xue shook her head. "It feels very good. It's like my five senses are sharper, the air is fresher, and my inner energy is purer. Everything is right, so I'm advancing faster."
Chu Li smiled. "It's because of the Glory's Will Tree."
"The Glory's Will Tree?" Xue turned to look at the taller Glory's Will Tree. "Because of it?"
Chu Li said, "This is the mystery of the Glory's Will Tree."
"Doesn't that mean that staying beside the Glory's Will Tree will advance faster than others?"
"Hmm."
"The Glory's Will Tree is amazing!"
"So shut your mouth and eat properly."
"Is it the same for the Stargazing Tower?"
"It's not as effective but it's still improved."
"Do we get the most out of all of them?" Xue beamed like a blossoming flower.
"Lady Xiao's cultivation has reached its peak. She doesn't need the support of the Glory's Will Tree." Chu Li said.
Xiao Qi's Grandmaster's cultivation had been perfected. No matter how much she improved, it would be limited. It was like a cup that was filled with water and could not be filled anymore.
He was already close to perfecting it. This time, the Scripture of Life and Death had advanced to the second level and his physique was stronger. It was like changing a small cup into a big cup.
Moreover, he had the Sun Cultivating White Tiger Portrait, which was also continuously improving his physique. The cup was getting bigger and bigger, but it was not yet complete.
Xue Ling smiled. "I have to catch up as soon as possible!"
"Your ambition is commendable. Work hard. "Chu Li nodded and drank another glass of wine.
"Master, I heard from Brother Jiang that there was a big case in Desolate Town," Xue Ling held the jade pot in her hand and filled his white jade cup, "The governor was assassinated."
Chu Li looked up at her.
Xue put down the jade pot. "Brother Jiang accepted a mission to investigate. We didn't manage to find any clues. All we know is that it was done by a Grandmaster. He did it cleanly and killed all six protectors in one strike. "
"Grandmasters …" Chu Li frowned.
Grandmasters were the top masters in the world. If they were placed in the martial arts world, they would be the leaders of a sect or faction. If they were placed in the imperial court, they would be the High Official of the Imperial House or the High Official of the High Duke's Public House.
Killing people was as easy as drinking water for such a peerless expert.
Xue Ling pursed her lips tightly. Her face was solemn and filled with anger. She hated this kind of person the most. It reminded her of her father's death.
Chu Li asked, "How did the Public House arrange it?"
"Brother Jiang and the others have already transported the man to the Public House. They want the High Officials to personally examine his wounds." Xue Ling furrowed her brows. "Master, do you want to go and take a look?"
Chu Li nodded. "It's good to take a look."
Xue Ling smiled. "We must not let the murderer go!"
Chu Li nodded.
Killing an official of the imperial court was a death sentence. If the murderer could not be brought to justice, then they would lose their deterrence to the martial arts world. If the Public House could not break through, the Imperial House would send people over. In short, the murderer must be caught.
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Chu Li had just finished his breakfast when Xiao Qi and Su Ru came over. Xue Ling's cooking time was fixed. They could come over on time.
Xiao Qi's clothes were as white as snow. Her eyes were cold. "Have you heard about the case?"
Chu Li said, "The Desolate Town Governor was assassinated?"
"Let's go. Follow me to take a look." Xiao Qi said. "We have to find the guy."
"What kind of Grandmaster would do this?" Chu Li sighed. "Is it because they are invincible or because they have a deep hatred? It's puzzling. "
"The people of the martial arts world are hot-blooded and impulsive." Xiao Qi said. "When they are hot-headed, they can do anything. … So we have to have enough deterrence to make them worry. The murderer must be found."
The two of them left the courtyard. Su Ru and Xue Ling followed behind.
"Did you manage to convince the Second Lady?" Chu Li asked casually.
The four of them passed through the woods and stepped onto the boat.
The boat floated like a leaf on the lake.
The clear lake surface was sparkling. The lake breeze blew gently, like a caress.
Chu Li and Xiao Qi stood at the bow of the boat. Su Ru and Xue Ling stood at the other end.
"No." Xiao Qi said lightly. "But it will eventually work. Big Brother also agreed to let you accompany her."
"Master Xiao agreed to let the Second Lady marry into the Imperial Residence of King An?"
"What can I do if I don't agree?" Xiao Qi scoffed. "Second Eldest Sister has already sent someone to the Imperial Residence of King An in private. I think the people from the Imperial Residence of King An will come soon!"
Chu Li shook his head and sighed.
Xiao Qi said, "No one can change Second Eldest Sister's mind. She has been like this since young. I'm used to it."
Chu Li frowned. "What other arrangements does Master Xiao have?"
"Big Brother knows that you want to go. He is relieved. He will accompany more maids and a few Protectors." Xiao Qi said lightly. "Actually, Protectors are useless."
Chu Li said, "Grandmaster Protectors?"
"Impossible." Xiao Qi said, "Second Eldest Sister will not agree. Moreover, the Protectors of the Imperial Residence are strong enough. No matter how they fight, it will not endanger their lives."
With the support of the High Duke's Public House, the battle in the harem will not endanger anyone's life. Otherwise, the High Duke's Public House will not let it go.
The Grandmaster Protectors are the backbone of the Imperial Residence. Instead of putting them in the Imperial Residence, it is better to put them in the High Duke's Public House. Now that the High Duke's Public House is weak, the Grandmaster Protectors are stretched thin.
Chu Li nodded thoughtfully.
"If you enter the Imperial Residence, you must be careful." Xiao Qi said, "You can't endanger anyone's life."
Chu Li said, "What if I can't persuade Second Lady?"
"I have a way. You don't have to worry." Xiao Qi glanced at him. "I will fulfill your wish."
Chu Li laughed. "My Lady, I don't want to go."
Xiao Qi looked into the distance and did not say anything else.
Chu Li shook his head helplessly.
The boat stopped at the Martial Arts Hall. When they stepped onto the martial arts field, everyone looked at them.
They would never forget that heaven-shaking, earth-shattering scene of heavenly lightning.
They had seen Chu Li resist the lightning with their own eyes. He was struck by a small lightning and fell. They did not expect him to be full of vigor in such a short time. He was indeed a legend.
Xiao Qi did not walk through the path that the Protectors had opened. She walked around the martial arts field and arrived at a palace next to the Martial Arts Hall.
The atmosphere in the hall was solemn. There were seven corpses on the ground. Four elders were flipping them over and over. Sometimes they frowned and sometimes they were discussing with the people next to them.
Siao Tieying stood at the side with his hands behind his back. His face was solemn. Lin Quan stood behind him.
When he saw the four of them, Siao Tieying nodded. "Chu Li, have you recovered?"
Chu Li fist saluted.
"You guys should take a look too. This guy used a few types of martial arts!" Siao Tieying said. "I can't figure out what he used."
Xiao Qi nodded and squatted next to one of the corpses. She looked at the wound. It was a black fist print on the chest.
Chu Li did not move. He stood there and scanned the seven corpses. He could clearly see their injuries. He simulated the killer's moves in his mind.
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