He stood motionless in the gazebo.
A gust of cool breeze blew past, sweeping across the clear ripples on the surface of the lake. It brought a moist air into the gazebo, gently caressing his face.
His white robe fluttered as he pondered.
Xue Luoyu valued him, but she was also afraid that he would manipulate her. She did not have enough confidence in herself, which was why she did this.
Her political tactics were too immature. Compared to Sun Mingyue and Lu Yurong, it was like the difference between a three-year-old and an adult.
It would be difficult for her to win the position of Temple Leader with such tactics.
As she gained experience, her tactics would become more sophisticated, but it would be difficult for her to reach the level of Sun Mingyue and Lu Yurong. This was also due to the difference in talent and environment.
Environment was only one aspect, talent was still fundamental. Xue Luoyu was smart, but she could not reach the level of Sun Mingyue and Lu Yurong.
However, this would make it easier for him to manipulate her secretly to achieve his goal.
It would be difficult for Xue Luoyu to become Temple Leader by herself.
Xue Luoyu continued to play the guzheng, the sound of which was filled with murderous intent.
Chu Li pretended not to hear it and remained motionless like a wooden stake.
His performance satisfied Xue Luoyu.
She wanted to put Chu Li in an important position, but she needed to let him understand the difference in status so that he would not have any improper thoughts, lest he caused endless trouble.
Her father once taught her to pay special attention to the people around her. The people around her were often the deadliest to her. Once someone close to her betrayed her, it would hurt her the most.
If Chu Li had improper thoughts and she did not agree, love would inevitably turn into hate, which would cause endless trouble.
However, he couldn't just not use him because he was a rare talent. It would be a sin if he couldn't make use of such a talent.
Chu Li used his clairvoyance but could not see into her heart. She had a treasure to protect herself.
He had used the Omniscient Mirror for a long time. Even without the mirror, he could see into her heart through subtle expressions. However, she covered her face with a white veil, so he could not see into her heart through subtle expressions. He needed enough time to familiarize himself with her.
After some time, Chu Li could see into her heart just by looking at her eyes.
"Zheng …" The sound of the guzheng stopped. Xue Luoyu looked up at him.
Chu Li stared into the distance without moving, as if he did not sense her gaze.
"Chu Li, I want to kill someone," Xue Luoyu said.
Chu Li asked, "Who does Lady Xiao want to kill?"
"Vice Hall Master Qian Chenguang!" Xue Luoyu said slowly.
Chu Li raised his eyebrows. "Ministry of Electricity?"
Xue Luoyu gently nodded and said, "What's wrong? Are you afraid?"
Chu Li said, "If it's a deputy temple leader, his cultivation level is extremely high. Are you confident, my Lady?"
"No." Xue Luoyu shook her head and sighed, "Qian Chenguang's martial arts and contributions are amazing for him to become a Deputy Temple Master!"
Chu Li raised his eyebrows.
"I've found out that Qian Chenguang killed my second brother," sighed Xue Luoyu.
"That's impossible, right?" Chu Li frowned. "If it really was Deputy Palace Leader Qian, why didn't the Palace Leader make a move?"
Xue Luoyu shook her head and said, "Father is busy with the Heavenly Demon and the Great Asura, so he has no time to get involved. I don't want to bother him. I want to avenge Second Brother!"
"Second Young Master didn't die in the extraterritorial battlefield?" Chu Li frowned.
Xue Luoyu coldly said, "He was killed by Qian Chenguang's plot in the extraterritorial battlefield."
"Is there any evidence?" Chu Li asked.
"No." Xue Luoyu slowly shook her head.
Chu Li remained silent.
Xue Luoyu coldly said, "If I go, can you help me?"
Chu Li said, "If my Lady wants to go, I'll have to protect her, but this matter can't be rushed. We need to proceed with caution. … Can you get Deputy Palace Leader Qian's belongings?"
"Yes." Xue Luoyu's bright eyes flashed as she carefully stared at him.
Chu Li smiled. "I know a little about the Sky Piercing Heart Technique, so I can predict the future."
"You didn't cripple your skills?" Xue Luoyu was surprised. "Didn't Zhao Haiyuan force you to cripple it?"
"I can cultivate again even if I'm crippled," Chu Li said.
Xue Luoyu's bright eyes flashed, and she chuckled. "I didn't expect you to be so brave."
Chu Li said, "If I encounter anything from the Heaven Shaking Tower, I'll cripple it. If I don't, I'll continue cultivating. It'll be easy to cultivate again."
"I only need Deputy Palace Leader Qian's belongings?" Xue Luoyu asked.
Chu Li said, "It'll be better if you have Second Young Master's."
"… Alright, I'll give it to you tomorrow." Xue Luoyu nodded. "You can go back for now. Come over during the day, and go back to rest at night."
Chu Li nodded and did not ask any more questions. He fist saluted and left.
Xue Luoyu watched as his silhouette gradually disappeared, frowning in silence.
She got up and paced back and forth with her hands behind her back, thinking about Chu Li's words and actions, trying to figure out his intentions.
Chu Li's previous behavior made her feel relieved, but also inexplicably disappointed.
It seemed that Chu Li did not have any improper thoughts about her, which saved her a lot of trouble. After all, she was very proud of her beauty, and there were not many men in the world who could stay calm when faced with her beauty.
She understood that Chu Li was not tempted because of Sun Mingyue.
Sun Mingyue's beauty was unparalleled, not inferior to hers. Both of them were in love, so it was understandable that he was not tempted.
However, he obviously did not agree with her assassinating Qian Chenguang.
As for his Heavenly Heart Technique, it was a pleasant surprise. She did not expect him to be so bold as to cultivate it again. Although it was a taboo of the Heaven Shaking Pavilion, it was extremely useful, even more important than his martial arts.
She felt that she had picked up a treasure, and she had to make good use of it.
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The next morning, Chu Li left Drizzle City after breakfast and went to the Rain Master's Hall. When he arrived at the Ninth Princess's residence, he was immediately let in. He followed a small path through the four courtyards to the backyard, and went to the gazebo on the lake to see Xue Luoyu.
Xue Luoyu had already taken off her white veil, revealing her beautiful face. She was sitting in the gazebo with a gloomy face, staring at the two jade pendants on the stone table.
Chu Li approached her and fist saluted. "My Lady."
"These are the pendants that Second Brother and Qian Chenguang always carry around." Xue Luoyu pointed at the stone table.
Chu Li nodded. "Can you get Qian Chenguang's pendant too?"
If that was the case, he really had to admire Xue Luoyu's remarkable abilities.
"This pendant is broken," Xue Luoyu said, "so he threw it away."
Chu Li nodded in realization. "Let me take a look?"
"You can try." Xue Luoyu extended her hand and gestured for him to sit.
Chu Li sat opposite her and reached out his hand to touch one of the pendants. After a while, he reached for the other one.
After a while, he let go and pondered.
Chu Li frowned and did not say anything.
Xue Luoyu did not rush him. She stared at him with her clear eyes without blinking.
After a long while, Chu Li sighed and shook his head.
"Did you find anything?" Xue Luoyu asked.
Chu Li sighed. "My Lady, you might be disappointed."
"Tell me," Xue Luoyu said.
Chu Li said, "Second Young Master was not killed by Deputy Leader Qian, but by the Heavenly Demon."
"Impossible!" Xue Luoyu said.
Chu Li shook his head. "Second Young Master was killed by the Heavenly Demon."
"Someone saw it with their own eyes that it was Qian Chenguang who killed him." Xue Luoyu frowned and stared at him in disbelief.
Chu Li said, "It was the Heavenly Demon who disguised himself as Deputy Leader Qian and killed him."
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