Suru then learned how to break the formation from Xue Ling.
After entering the formation, he had to circle around a tree three times in the clockwise direction and four times in the opposite direction. Then, he had to take three steps to the left and four steps to the right. After that, he would be able to see the small courtyard.
This was only the most basic formation, the Disorienting Formation. It only had the effect of concealment and had no offensive ability.
He activated his lightness skill with all his might and rushed to the side of the giant lake in a day and a night.
The small boat floated, carrying him to where Tai Hua Valley was. He stood on the boat, deep in thought, as if he had turned into a statue.
The boat swayed with the waves, but he remained motionless. After a day and a night, he turned around and left.
Tai Hua Valley's array formation was complex and powerful. It was a set of arrays within arrays, and his mastery of array formations was insufficient.
The first was the Disorienting Formation, which prevented people from getting close to it. The second was the Bewitching Formation. If one lost their mind and was trapped in the formation, they would quickly lose their minds and commit suicide.
The last one was the Five Elements Reversal Formation. Those who entered the formation would have their heartbeat accelerated and their vision darkened. Their blood and Qi would increase rapidly, just like soldiers going berserk. The stronger their martial arts, the greater the damage. If they stayed for a long time, their internal organs would be damaged and they would die of serious injuries.
Chu Li had been deep in thought on the ship for a day and a night. He could only break through the first two formations, but he had never seen the last one before. Breaking through it required complicated and massive calculations, which was no different from solving a mathematical puzzle.
The most powerful thing about the Five Elements Reversal Formation was that it would change according to time, making it impossible to guard against.
If he stepped in rashly, he would definitely be trapped in the formation. His cultivation was powerful, but compared to the power of the formation, he was like an ant compared to an elephant.
Tai Hua Valley had the protection of such a formation, it was truly as stable as a fortress. He was also not that worried about Chen Ying.
He steered the boat back to the lakeside and returned to the Public House.
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Chu Li returned to the Public House. Just as he reached the courtyard, Suru came looking for him and asked him to go to the Stargazing Tower. Lady Xiao had invited him.
When he entered the Stargazing Tower, Xiao Qi was frowning as she stood in front of the window, lost in thought.
Chu Li felt a strong urge as he stared at the graceful silhouette beneath her white dress. He wanted to step forward and hold her in his arms, but in the end, he cupped his fists and said, "Miss."
Xiao Qi turned to look at him. Her eyes were as clear as autumn water. "That palace maid wanted to commit suicide."
"If that's the case …" Chu Li muttered and took the teacup from Su Ru. "That's easy. Just find her son. "
"I can't get anything out of them." Xiao Qi furrowed her brows and sighed. "She only has one thought, which is to let her son enter the Imperial Residence. She's practically possessed by the devil … King An is really ruthless. If the assassination failed, she could commit suicide to recruit her son into the Imperial Residence. … If the Imperial Maid dies, Prince An will definitely take the opportunity to stir up trouble. "
A Palace Maid committing suicide in the Public House, the Palace would not let it go easily. King An added fuel to the fire, and a small matter became a big deal.
"Leave it to me," Chu Li said.
Xiao Qi smiled.
She could see through people's minds, but she was not as good as Chu Li. She could not do anything, but Chu Li might be able to.
Chu Li followed Xiao Qi to Symphony Island.
The Island of Symphony was livelier and more noisy than usual. The maids on the island came and went, and the number was twice as many as before.
The sound of the zither lingered on the island, quiet and distant.
In the pagoda of the sea of flowers sat Siao Shi. She was playing the zither slowly and gracefully. She did not notice their arrival as she concentrated on playing the zither.
Xiao Qi and Chu Li did not disturb him. Instead, they entered a pavilion in the west.
Four male Protectors were downstairs. They had long knives on their waists and their eyes were sharp. When they saw the two of them, they closed fist saluted with a solemn expression.
Xiao Qi waved her hand and entered a room on the second floor with Chu Li.
Chu Li saw the person lying on the bed. It was a motionless middle-aged woman.
Her charming face was pale and pale. She looked haggard. When she saw Xiao Qi, she turned her head and ignored her.
Xiao Qi did not say anything. She gave Chu Li a look and left the room.
Chu Li took a wooden stool and sat in front of the bed. He looked at her quietly.
After a while, the middle-aged Imperial Maid could not hold it in anymore. She scoffed, "Who are you?"
Chu Li said, "The rank two Scribe of the Public House, Chu Li."
"It's you." The middle-aged Imperial Maid scoffed, "I've heard of you."
"Excuse me." Chu Li looked at her and said, "I understand what you're doing. You're risking your life for your child. It's admirable and sad."
The middle-aged Imperial Maid did not say anything.
Chu Li said, "Your son is five years old, right?"
The middle-aged Imperial Maid still did not say anything.
"So he's ten years old." Chu Li sighed, "He lost his mother at the age of ten. His father will probably remarry. The one who will enter the Imperial Residence in the future might not be your son. It might be his younger brother."
The middle-aged Imperial Maid stared at him coldly. Her eyes flashed.
This hit her heart. She could not help but think along Chu Li's words.
If she really died, her heartless husband would definitely marry someone else. The child was only good for himself. No matter how virtuous a stepmother was, she would not treat her son too well.
Poor Xiao Quan would have to suffer a lot. She, as his mother, could not protect him …
Chu Li said, "I know. Your son is now in the hands of King An."
The middle-aged Imperial Maid pursed her lips.
"If I can save your son, will you still serve King An?"
"Master Chu, you can't win against King An."
"If King An really has a way, why would he use this method?" Chu Li smiled confidently, "Why doesn't he send an assassin to kill the Second Lady? Wouldn't it be more efficient?"
The middle-aged Imperial Maid frowned at him.
Chu Li said, "King An is not as powerful as you think. He can't do it. … So if you betray King An, he can't do anything to you! … Of course, I will save your son first! "
The middle-aged Imperial Maid remained silent.
Chu Li waited patiently. He did not rush her.
After a while, the middle-aged Imperial Maid said, "What else can I do?"
She knew that if she did not have enough value, they would not go through so much trouble. Her son was controlled by King An. How could it be so easy to save him?
"Your understanding of the Imperial Palace is priceless." Chu Li smiled.
The middle-aged Imperial Maid looked at him.
Chu Li said, "Tell me where your son lives. I will leave immediately!"
The middle-aged Imperial Maid nodded slowly and gave him an address.
Chu Li stood up, "I will try my best to save him. Hopefully, King An has not killed him yet."
"What?!" The middle-aged Imperial Maid screamed.
Chu Li sighed, "Even if you can't harm the Second Lady, as long as you harm the Second Lady and your son dies, who will everyone think is the killer?"
The middle-aged Imperial Maid's expression changed.
She came from the Imperial Palace. She had seen many schemes but she had always subconsciously refused to think of this possibility. Chu Li pointed it out. Worry and fear immediately overwhelmed her.
Chu Li smiled and did not say anything else. He fluttered out of the room.
Xiao Qi was sitting in the hall on the first floor. When she heard footsteps, she looked over.
Chu Li walked out with her, "I will leave immediately after I ask where her son lives."
Xiao Qi nodded and looked at him deeply, "I will have to trouble you again."
"I was born to be busy." Chu Li smiled, "I will go alone. I don't want the news to be leaked."
"Okay."
"I won't be visiting the Second Lady."
"I'll tell her."
Chu Li left in a hurry.
Xiao Qi waited until his silhouette disappeared from the lake. She sighed and shook her head.
When she reached the pagoda in the sea of flowers, Xiao Shi stopped playing the guzheng.
"Where is Chu Li?" Xiao Shi looked behind her.
Xiao Qi waved her hand and signaled the two maids outside the pagoda to leave.
When they left the sea of flowers, she sat opposite Xiao Shi, "He will leave first. He has something to do immediately."
"Just give the order."
"This matter is urgent and of great importance. He has to do it himself."
"He is already a rank two Scribe."
"There is no other way. The others make me worry."
"Don't be too harsh." Xiao Shi shook her head.
Xiao Qi pursed her lips and smiled, "Second Sister, he is not your personal Scribe yet."
Xiao Shi rolled her eyes and scoffed, "Nonsense again!"
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