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Her reputation spread faster than they could travel. It was as if she had spread her name before them, which was strange and unpredictable.
As Xiao Qi slaughtered her way through, more than fifty martial arts masters were killed by her sword.
Chu Li had offended too many people in the martial arts world, especially with Xiao Qi around. The Yi Public House was extremely powerful now, suppressing too many martial arts masters to the point of suffocation.
Now that they had the chance to kill Chu Li and Xiao Qi, they could not wait any longer. They either contacted others or fought one-on-one. Xiao Qi did not idle along the way and had a new opponent every day.
In the beginning, Xiao Qi was still a little lenient and did not cripple them of their martial arts. However, after Chu Li gave her some advice, she realized that she could not kill them all. If she continued to be lenient, it would only make more people come out. She would not be able to deter them at all, so she decided to be ruthless. She would easily cripple their martial arts or break their limbs without mercy.
She wielded a treasure sword and her sword was extremely fast. With the help of Chu Li's God's Limbs, she was invincible and did not meet any opponents.
For those whose inner energy was stronger than Xiao Qi's, Chu Li secretly channeled his inner energy to help her. For those whose swordsmanship was extremely high and fast, Chu Li used his God's Limbs to move Xiao Qi. Their combined attack was extremely powerful.
In the evening, a mile away from the southern gate of Fairy's Capital.
A group of strong Protectors occupied one side of the road and outsiders could not get close to the parting pavilion by the road.
Inside the parting pavilion, the evening breeze was gentle. Prince Bao and Prince Kang were sitting by the stone table and sipping the tea brought by the Scribes.
About a hundred Protectors surrounded the pavilion. Not even a fly could enter. They looked around and were always on guard.
If King An could be slaughtered, who else could not die?
The Imperial Family had been worried for a while, so the Protectors were much tighter.
The two sipped their tea and chatted.
"I wonder how Young Chu is doing now? It doesn't feel good to have his martial arts crippled. "
"I don't think so. After all, he has a beauty in his arms."
"Haha." Prince Bao shook his head. "It's a blessing in disguise. He married Third Lady Xiao. Young Chu is really blessed!"
"This Third Miss Xiao is not a pushover either. I heard that she killed her way here and earned the title of White Sword Fairy." Prince Kang shook his head and smiled. "I didn't expect Third Miss Xiao's martial arts to be so powerful!"
"Third Lady Xiao," Prince Bao sighed, "She is indeed a rare and extraordinary lady, only such an extraordinary lady is worthy of Little Chu."
"That's true." Prince Kang said with a smile, "It wasn't easy to transfer Little Chu back this time, I just don't know if it's a blessing or a curse."
He was worried about Chu Li's situation.
Chu Li was famous in Fairy's Capital, but this was all built on the foundation of Chu Li's extraordinary martial arts. Now that Chu Li's martial arts had been crippled, he was like a phoenix that had lost its feathers. He would probably be oppressed by the crowd.
Even if Xiao Qi's martial arts were powerful, she could not be compared to Chu Li in the past. It would be difficult for her to turn the tide.
Moreover, King An's Imperial Residence was now without a leader. Once King An died, King An's Imperial Residence was destined to decline and lose its deterrence. This would allow some people with ulterior motives to attack without restraint. Chu Li's situation would not be too good.
"It's fine." Prince Bao shook his head. "Everyone thinks that Little Chu's great reputation is because of his martial arts, but they don't know that his wisdom is also amazing."
"No matter how amazing his wisdom is, I'm afraid he won't be able to resist assassins." Prince Kang sighed.
He could predict that once Chu Li returned to King An's Imperial Residence, assassins would immediately surge in King An's Imperial Residence. Too many people wanted to take his life.
Prince Bao smiled. "You underestimate Little Chu. Let's wait and see. If it doesn't work, we'll send some masters over."
Prince Kang nodded.
While the two were talking, a young Scribe suddenly whispered, "Your Royal Highnesses, Chief Chu has arrived!"
"Let's go and welcome him!" Prince Bao smiled.
The two passed through the Scribes and welcomed Chu Li and Xiao Qi.
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Chu Li and Xiao Qi returned to King An's Imperial Residence. Xiao Shi, Song Liuying, and Xue Ningyu welcomed them at the entrance.
After so many days, King An had been buried.
The atmosphere in the Imperial Residence was solemn and oppressive. Everyone was anxious as they did not know if King An's Imperial Residence could still hold on. They wondered if the Princesses would return to their parents' homes, and if King An's Imperial Residence was disbanded and everyone would leave.
Even if King An's Imperial Residence was still around, without King An, the Emperor would no longer value it and its status would be far inferior. It might not even be comparable to the Imperial Residence of an Imperial Prince.
Chu Li's arrival lifted their spirits.
However, when they remembered that Chu Li's martial arts had been crippled and he had no abilities, their hearts sank again.
As soon as Chu Li entered the Imperial Residence, before he could even sit down to rest, he heard a loud shout coming from outside. "Chief Chu Li of King An's Imperial Residence, receive the Imperial Edict!"
Chu Li quickly went to the main door and gave a fist salute to the two black-clothed Imperial House Protectors at the bottom of the stairs. "Chu Li of King An's Imperial Residence, receive the Imperial Edict!"
The lantern was bright and clearly illuminated the two black-clothed Imperial House Protectors.
"Tell Chu Li to enter the palace immediately. Madam Xiao will follow him." The two black-clothed Imperial House Protectors gave a fist salute and smiled. "Chief Chu, follow us into the palace. It's best if you leave immediately. The Emperor is waiting for you."
Chu Li slowly replied, "Alright. Sirs, please wait for a moment. Let me change my clothes."
"It's best if you hurry up. We can't let the Emperor wait for too long." The two Imperial House Protectors nodded.
Xiao Qi was pacing in Chu Li's courtyard. When she heard the Imperial Edict outside, she became anxious.
Chu Li shook his head. "You don't have to say anything."
Xiao Qi frowned. "Is the Emperor suspicious of you?"
Chu Li smiled. "I don't think so."
Xiao Qi sighed in relief. "I'm just afraid that he might sense something. You have to be careful."
She did not know how powerful an Enlightened Master was but she knew that they must be unfathomable. She did not know what kind of abilities they had.
Chu Li nodded. "Just pretend that you don't know anything."
Xiao Qi pursed her lips and nodded.
The two of them changed into new clothes and followed the Imperial House Protectors into the Imperial House.
Xiao Qi followed the eunuch to the Empress while Chu Li followed another eunuch to Chong Wen Hall.
Chong Wen Hall was brightly lit.
The imperial desk was filled with memorials. Leng Wufeng, who was dressed in a bright yellow robe, was sitting on the throne. His face was pale as he read the memorials with a gloomy expression. His eyebrows were furrowed from time to time and he looked impatient. Then, he tossed the memorials aside as he was so angry that he did not want to read them anymore.
After a long time, he picked up the memorial again and read it. He wrote a few words with the red brush and threw it to the side with resentment.
"Your Majesty, Chu Li is here." An old eunuch with a white beard and eyebrows entered Chong Wen Hall and reported.
"Oh?" Leng Wufeng pushed the memorials aside and looked interested. "Let him in!"
"Yes." The white-haired old Eunuch quickly brought Chu Li into the basilica.
Once Chu Li entered the hall, he gave a fist salute. "Greetings, Your Majesty."
At that moment, Leng Wufeng did not have the imposing manner of an Enlightened Master. Instead, he looked like an old man who did not know martial arts. However, his eyes were bright and he looked dignified. An Enlightened Master was deliberately restraining himself.
Leng Wufeng sized Chu Li up and nodded in satisfaction. "Indeed, your martial arts have been crippled. You're really stupid."
Chu Li smiled without saying a word.
He wished he could run away as the warning in his heart kept reminding him to stay away.
However, Chu Li's expression did not change at all.
Leng Wufeng said, "King An's Imperial Residence is now tied to you. What should you do? Have you not recovered your martial arts after such a long time? "
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