In the evening, Chu Li returned to the Yi Public House.
On the way back, he had been studying the Seven Forms of Godly Knife. He wanted to change it into a swordsmanship.
The Seven Forms of Godly Knife was powerful. It was a waste to only use it when he was Du Feng.
The swordsmanship he learned was powerful but none could beat the Seven Forms of Godly Knife.
After more than ten days of intensive study, he saw some results. Unfortunately, it was too rushed. The power was still less than the Seven Forms of Godly Knife. He needed to study it again in the future.
Seeing the mighty gate of the Yi Public House and the two fierce stone lions, he felt a sense of familiarity. It was as if he had returned home.
After entering the Public House, he took a boat straight to the Glory's Will Courtyard.
The Glory's Will Courtyard was rosy. Xue was wearing a white outfit and was cultivating. When she heard the sound, she turned and saw Chu Li. She was overjoyed, "Master!"
Chu Li smiled and looked at her.
She was more beautiful and her cultivation level was higher. It seemed that she did not slack off in her cultivation.
Xue greeted him and held his arm. Her fragrance lingered in his nose, "Why are you back so late!"
Chu Li smiled and sat down in the hall.
Xue quickly served tea with both hands. She stared at him with her big bright eyes, "Where did you go, Master?"
"I went to Green Hill Road for a walk," Chu Li took a sip of tea.
Xue smiled, "Green Hill Road … Did you meet the White Shroud Chief?"
She looked at Chu Li's white robe as she said.
Chu Li said, "Oh —? You've heard of the White Shroud Chief? "
"New Moon Brothel," Xue said, "I heard that the White Shroud Chief is very powerful. He kills people like cutting grass."
She looked at Chu Li again.
When she first heard this news, she vaguely felt that this was her master.
Now that she saw Chu Li in a white robe, she was even more suspicious.
Chu Li said, "Yes, I've heard of him."
"Master, is that you?" Xue quickly said.
Chu Li did not deny it and picked up the teacup.
Xue quickly raised her hand and made a vow, "I will not tell anyone else!"
"… Alright, it's me," Chu Li put down the teacup and nodded.
"No wonder!" Xue pursed her lips and smiled, "Master, did you see Lu Yu Rong? … I heard that Lu Yu Rong fell in love with the White Shroud Chief at first sight! "
"Yes, I did."
"Isn't it beautiful?"
Chu Li laughed. "You don't care about the level of her martial arts, but you're fixated on whether she's beautiful or not?"
"Everyone says she's beautiful too. She's not inferior to the Second Lady. "Xue Ling said," But there are too few people who have seen her, so there's a lot of competition. "
"You really have nothing better to do," Chu Li said snappily.
Xue Ling said, "Master, you haven't said whether she's beautiful or not."
"Kind of."
"What about compared to Second Miss?"
"More or less."
"Who's more beautiful?"
"… Everyone has their own merits. It's hard to say." Chu Li waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright. Let's talk business. "
"Serious business …" Xue Ling wanted to say something but stopped.
Chu Li said snappily, "Speak!"
Xue Ling cautiously said, "Master, you're not allowed to be angry if I tell you!"
"If that's the case, I'll definitely be angry. Hurry up and tell me!" Chu Li scoffed.
Xue sighed. "Brother Jiang is injured."
"Even if he can't win, he can still run away. Did he encounter a powerful master?" Chu Li asked.
Jiang Kuai had the Spirit Blessing Pill with him. If he could not win, he would run. He also learned a secret skill to stimulate his potential. After he ran away, he took the Spirit Blessing Pill.
Therefore, his life would not be in danger. Chu Li was most at ease.
Xue Ling only said that he was injured, so he did not take it seriously.
"Master, after you left, a new High Official came to the Public House."
"A Grandmaster?" Chu Li asked.
Xue Ling nodded slowly. "His name is Jing Zhixue. He looks straightforward and generous. Everyone likes him."
"He injured Brother Jiang?"
"I think this Jing guy is very hypocritical!" Xue Ling pouted. "He said in front of many people that you shouldn't have such a high position at such a young age. It's because you're favored by the Third Miss. "
"So Brother Jiang didn't listen. How did they fight?" Chu Li frowned. "Was it inside or outside the Public House?"
"New Moon Brothel," Xue Ling said.
Chu Li scoffed. "Interesting. He injured Brother Jiang?"
"He gave Brother Jiang a slap. Two of his teeth flew out." Xue Ling looked like she could not bear it. "The injury is not serious but it's too useless. He was slapped in the face by someone so much younger than him. I'm angry for Brother Jiang!"
Chu Li did not say anything. In his mind, he deduced the whole story and analyzed the intentions behind it.
He had a great reputation. However, reaching the top in one step would indeed make many people jealous.
Those whose martial arts were not strong enough or whose status was too low could only endure the jealousy. At most, they would mutter a few words in private. He was too lazy to care.
It was inevitable that Grandmasters would be jealous. However, they had all seen his achievements. Moreover, the High Official's position was aloof. It did not involve any benefits, so they did not have any conflicts with him. He had a bright future. Instead, they wanted to make friends with him.
This new High Official must be young and impetuous. He was not convinced.
However, no one who stepped into the Grandmaster was a fool. He should not be so reckless. He should not be in a hurry to establish his power.
"How did the Public House deal with it?"
"Jing Zhixue was fined a month's salary." Xue Ling pouted. "What kind of punishment is that?"
"Six thousand taels of silver. It's not a small amount."
"As a High Official, I don't lack money!" Xue Ling said unhappily. "Master Xiao Tieying is obviously unfair!"
"This six thousand taels is for Brother Jiang Kuai, right?"
"Brother Jiang Kuai does not lack money!" Xue Ling scoffed.
"Then let's go see Brother Jiang Kuai," Chu Li said.
"Do we really have to go?" Xue Ling hesitated. "This is quite embarrassing. If Master Xiao Tieying goes, Brother Jiang Kuai will be even more embarrassed."
"What's so embarrassing about being beaten up because my skills are inferior?" Chu Li stood up.
He had been beaten up and injured many times. He did not think much of it.
"… Alright." Xue Ling followed him helplessly.
—
In Jiang Kuai's courtyard, the two of them sat in the pagoda.
Xue Ling served them tea and went into the house to chat with Su Yuting.
The breeze was gentle. The green bamboos in front of the pagoda rustled. The green was fresh and full of life.
Chu Li put down the teacup and sighed. "I'm sorry to have implicated Brother Jiang Kuai."
The injury on Jiang Kuai's face had recovered.
"It's my fault for not being as good as him. I did not expect him to dare to hit me." Jiang Kuai waved his hand and smiled bitterly. “
"He came with ill intentions …" Chu Li shook his head.
Jiang Kuai was stunned. He hesitated. "Brother Chu, are you saying that he came for you?"
"Most likely." Chu Li picked up the teacup and took another sip. He smiled. "Even if he is not, let him be!"
Jiang Kuai laughed. "It's just a small grudge. There's no need to make a big deal out of it, right? How would Master Xiao Tieying see this? Master Xiao Tieying can't tolerate this! "
"You don't have to worry about this," Chu Li said, "Brother Jiang Kuai, I will follow the Second Lady to the Imperial Residence of King An. I need someone I can trust to help me."
Jiang Kuai pondered for a while and looked into the house.
Chu Li laughed. "Yes, yes. You have to discuss this with sister-in-law. Listen to her."
"If I'm alone, I will go with you without hesitation." Jiang Kuai was a little embarrassed.
Chu Li said, "If Brother Jiang Kuai goes, don't go with him."
Jiang Kuai's face turned serious. "It's that dangerous?"
Chu Li said, "It's always right to think of the worst."
"Then I'll go with you." Jiang Kuai said, "I'm worried that Su Yuting will not be used to going there. Since she's staying, it's fine."
Chu Li clapped and smiled. "With Brother Jiang Kuai's help, it couldn't be better!"
He then chatted with Jiang Kuai for a while.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Linquan was standing outside. He said that Master Xiao Tieying knew he was back and had already arranged a banquet to welcome him.
Chu Li said goodbye to Jiang Kuai and went back to change his clothes. He then went to Iron Eagle Island with Linquan.
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