"But be careful and don't go overboard." Xiao Qi frowned. "High Duke Song has a bad temper. If we go overboard and fight, we'll be at a disadvantage."
Chu Li laughed. "Aren't they friends with the High Duke? They won't fight, right? "
"Who knows." Xiao Qi shook her head and sighed. "There is no real friendship between the High Duke's Public Houses. It's all about interests."
"What interests are there to fight for?" Chu Li asked.
The High Duke's Public House was created when the country was founded. It was hereditary and was a High Duke's Public House. No matter how much they struggled, they would not disappear. As long as there was a successor, there was no need to fight for fame and benefits.
Xiao Qi said, "Humans die for wealth and birds die for food. People are greedy by nature. They will fight for a little benefit. Besides, there are people fanning the flames."
Chu Li nodded. It was the Imperial Family fanning the flames.
"In short, only you can go." Xiao Qi sighed. "It's not appropriate for others to go. I'm worried."
"Lady Xiao, don't worry." Chu Li said.
Xiao Qi turned and looked at him. "I'm worried. You're young and impetuous. You can't tolerate it. It's obvious that this matter depends on the High Duke's mood."
Chu Li smiled. "Lady Xiao, why do you have to tolerate it? Even if you're not strong enough, you don't have to be afraid of them! "
"Don't mess around!" Xiao Qi frowned.
Chu Li said, "I know what I'm doing."
Xiao Qi stared at him.
The more Chu Li said, the more worried she was. She had seen Chu Li's boldness before.
Chu Li smiled. "I won't be reckless. I'll see how it goes."
Xiao Qi nodded slowly.
Chu Li had a deep insight into people's hearts. This was the reason why he was asked to go. He had a good sense of propriety. Other than Chu Li, it was difficult for others to see through High Duke Song's mind. It was inevitable that they would be controlled and embarrassed the High Duke's Public House.
—
Chu Li returned to the courtyard and continued to study the Scripture of Life and Death.
The second level of the Scripture of Life and Death was full of mysteries.
His mental strength had increased. The range of the Omniscient Mirror and the Scripture of Life and Death had greatly increased, and his body had become much stronger. Furthermore, the spiritual energy that he could extract had become purer, and he could differentiate between turbidity and life and death.
After two days of research. He discovered a new advantage. Apart from having a strong body, he could also wither and flourish like spiritual energy. He could also wither and flourish like a tree.
At the first level of the Life and Death Scripture, he could disperse the inner force. Only a sliver of it was left in his Dantian. With a thought, spiritual energy would rush in and instantly restore his inner force. Therefore, he looked like he had never practiced martial arts before.
At the second level of the Life and Death Scripture, his body could display the two states of life and death.
Normally, they would be full of vitality, far surpassing ordinary people, but they could also be like a withered tree, without any internal energy. He had become one with the earth and had completely lost all signs of life. Even Grandmasters could not sense his existence.
He could transform into an ordinary person who did not know martial arts, a sick person, a dying person, or a dead person. He could transform into any one of them, and others would not be able to tell the difference.
He sighed inwardly. With such a wondrous effect, if he were to become an assassin, he would be able to achieve twice the results with half the effort.
Unfortunately, Grandmasters had a keen sense of danger, so it was very difficult to assassinate them. Otherwise, he might be able to assassinate a Grandmaster.
In the evening, as the sun was setting, Chu Li went to the Stargazing Tower to practice martial arts with Xiao Qi. Both of them had similar cultivation levels. Both of them learned something from the practice.
At this time, Linquan arrived. Master Xiao Tieying invited him.
Chu Li followed Linquan to Iron Eagle Island. Siao Tieying was already waiting in the hall.
Chu Li closed fist saluted. After sitting down, he took the teacup from Linquan and took a sip. He put down the teacup and looked at Siao Tieying quietly.
The sunset dyed the house red. Siao Tieying's handsome face was solemn, "Chu Li, you should go to Huay Public House tomorrow!"
"Have you found the evidence?"
"I found two witnesses who saw the brothers appear in Desolate Town."
"I don't think High Duke Song will admit it if I don't see it with my own eyes."
"It's impossible to find witnesses with their own eyes. This is all I can do. This is enough."
"… Okay, I will go."
"High Duke Song has a bad temper. Don't lower yourself to his level. But fight for what you should," Siao Tieying said, "As long as it's not out of control, it's no big deal!"
Chu Li smiled.
Siao Tieying said, "We are a little weaker, but we are not afraid of them! … I believe you can handle it well! "
Chu Li smiled and nodded, "Okay, I will handle it carefully."
"But you have to be careful. People are sinister," Siao Tieying said, "If they really go too far, fight back fiercely. If you can't beat them, just leave. Don't lose."
"Yes," Chu Li smiled.
He did not expect Siao Tieying's attitude to be tougher than Siao Qi's.
Siao Tieying sighed, "This matter is very troublesome. It happened in our Public House. If we can't give an explanation, it will damage the reputation of our Public House."
Chu Li said, "The imperial court did not give us any pressure, right?"
"We are dragging it." Siao Tieying shook his head, "But we can't drag it forever."
Chu Li said, "The best way is to drag it."
"Sigh …" Siao Tieying sighed, "We are powerless! … You have to break through to the Grandmaster's Boundary as soon as possible. "
Chu Li smiled.
He could feel Siao Tieying's exhaustion and helplessness.
The Public House was weak. They were under the control of others. It was not a good feeling.
—
After five days of traveling, Chu Li arrived at Huay Public House in South Sun Town.
South Sun Town was as prosperous as Chong Ming Town. People came and went in an endless stream.
Huay Public House occupied a street. It was grand and magnificent. Although it was not as big as Yi Public House, it had its own style. As soon as he stepped into South Sun Town, he felt this domineering aura.
He led the horse and walked slowly to the Public House.
Two stone lions were ready to pounce. The stone lions of Yi Public House were even bigger. Standing under the stone lions, one would involuntarily want to step back.
Beside the two stone lions, there were four burly Protectors. They were big and round with long knives. They were surrounded by killing intent. At a glance, one could tell that they had killed and seen blood.
When they stared, the timid ones would tremble and their bodies would go weak.
Chu Li led the horse to the Public House. He closed fist saluted and took out a name card from his arms. He handed it to the leading Protector, "I am Chu Li from Yi Public House. I am here to visit High Duke Song."
The burly Protector took the name card lazily. He glanced at it and then stared at Chu Li. His eyes were like electricity as if he wanted to see through him.
Chu Li frowned. This person was quite rude. It was not the way to treat a guest.
After the burly man looked at him, he said, "Wait!"
He turned and strode away. The remaining seven Protectors stared at him as if they were looking at a criminal.
Chu Li secretly shook his head. The style of this Huay Public House was completely different from that of Yi Public House. They were really arrogant and overbearing.
He could not say anything. Every Public House's style was different. Yi Public House was gentle but it was also due to lack of confidence. Their strength was tyrannical but they might not be as amiable as they were now.
After a while, an old man in purple slowly walked over. He stepped out of the high threshold and closed fist saluted with a smile, "I am Hu Guang Hui. I am the Chief of the Guest Courtyard. Scribe Chu Li, please follow me!"
Chu Li raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Is High Duke Song here?"
"Hehe, the High Duke has something to do. It is not convenient for him to come out and meet you. Scribe Chu Li, please don't blame me," Hu Guang Hui smiled and bowed.
A Protector took Chu Li's horse.
Chu Li closed fist saluted and smiled, "The High Duke is busy. It is rude of me to suddenly visit."
"Please, please!" Hu Guang Hui stretched out his hand and smiled as he walked in, "Not at all. Our Public Houses have a close relationship. If Protector Chu Li comes, we welcome you!"
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