PS: I realized that everyone's appetite has been spoiled, so I plan to resume six chapters.
Early in the morning, Chu Li was cultivating in the courtyard of the Secret Guardians Hall when Xu Huande strode in.
Chu Li glanced at him and continued with his practice.
Xu Huande sat by the stone table, "Chu Li, you can come out now!"
Chu Li smiled, "There's no rush, I'm in a good state now, I'll go into isolation for a while. It's much better here than in the Imperial Residence, it's really quiet!"
Xu Huande said coldly, "Were you the one who killed those two secret guardians?"
"What secret guardians?" Chu Li was stunned and stopped what he was doing. Then, he came to a realization, "Oh, the two that sent the message to the Public House's opponents? What happened to them? "
Xu Huande scoffed, "Their martial arts were crippled!"
"Only their martial arts were crippled?" Chu Li continued what he was doing. He shook his head and sighed, "Master Xiao Tieying is so merciful. If it were me, I'd just kill them and bury them in a secluded place. No one can say anything!"
Xu Huande's eyes were sharp as he stared at him, trying to see if he was telling the truth.
Chu Li said, "Commander Xu suspects me? How would I know who they are? I've been staying here all day, how could I kill them? "
"Hmph!" Xu Huande gritted his teeth, "It better not be you, or else …"
Chu Li slowly moved his palms and said slowly, "Since you let me out, it must be quiet outside. What's the situation?"
Xu Huande said coldly, "It's not a good thing for the Public House to be so arrogant!"
Chu Li said, "The Public House's arrogance will make the Emperor wary! However, the Emperor will be wary even if they're arrogant or not … Are the two secret guardians okay? "
"They won't die!" Xu Huande scoffed.
He was also annoyed with the two of them. They acted on their own and had personal grudges mixed in. They were so selfish that they caused such a huge disturbance. Even if their martial arts were not crippled, they would not be treated well when they returned to the Secret Guardians Hall.
Chu Li slowly stopped and exhaled.
The white gas that he exhaled was like an arrow that shot ten feet away before dissipating.
Xu Huande frowned.
This fellow's inner force was extremely pure, and it was slightly better than his own. It had only been fifteen days, but the speed of his advancement was far above his own. If this continued, he would soon be no match for him!
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A handsome young man appeared in front of the Imperial Residence of King An. He had an imposing appearance and stood there like a jade tree in the wind. Naturally, he would attract the attention of the people around him. He was in high spirits.
When he arrived at the Imperial Residence of King An, the two Protectors looked at him cautiously. They could feel the danger that he emitted.
"May I ask who Young Master is looking for?" A guard cupped his fists and asked in a deep voice.
"I am Meng Jian, Meng Zhi's brother. I wonder if my younger brother, Meng Zhi, is in the Residence?" The handsome young man closed fist saluted and smiled.
"Deputy Commander Meng?" The two guards were startled and looked at each other.
"Did something happen to my brother?" Meng Jian asked slowly.
His face darkened, and his voice was slow but powerful. Every word seemed to knock on the hearts of the two guards.
They trembled and hurriedly waved their hands.
The guard in front of him hurriedly said, "Deputy Commander Meng has left the residence and hasn't returned yet."
"How long has it been?" Meng Jian asked in a low voice.
"More than a month."
"… I would like to see the Royal Highness," said Meng Jian.
"Young Master Meng, we can't make the decision on our own.
"Alright, go ahead."
A guard hurriedly ran into the Imperial Residence.
Chief Zhu quickly strode out and closed fist saluted the moment he stepped out of the residence. He was all smiles. "Young Master Meng, please come in! Please come in! "
Meng Jian closed fist saluted and smiled faintly.
Chief Zhu said, "Calling me old? That's enough. I am now the Chief of the Outer Residence. Young Master Meng, please come in! "
"Chief Zhu." Meng Jian nodded gently and followed Chief Zhu into the Imperial Residence.
On the way, Meng Jian asked, "I heard that my younger brother has left the residence for more than a month. Did something happen?"
"This … I really don't know. Commander Meng reports directly to His Royal Highness. I have no right to ask. His Royal Highness is currently in seclusion. I don't know if the Commander knows about this. I'll go get Commander Zheng immediately." Chief Zhu said helplessly.
He brought Meng Jian into the main hall and ordered someone to serve Zheng Lide. Then, he attentively served good tea.
Zheng Lide quickly entered the main hall.
"Commander Zheng, this is Commander Meng's brother, Young Master Meng Jian." Chief Zhu took the opportunity to leave after the introductions.
Zheng Lide said, "I've heard from Commander Meng that Young Master Meng Jian is a disciple of the Amethyst Mountain?"
He sighed to himself that Meng Zhi had a good brother. He was talented and had an impressive aura. He was definitely not an ordinary person.
"I am." Meng Jian closed fist saluted and said gently.
He was calm and quiet. His voice was soothing and unhurried.
"Sigh … I'm sorry for Commander Meng. There's still no news of Commander Meng. He must have met with an accident." Zheng Lide shook his head and sighed.
"My younger brother is dead?" Meng Jian frowned.
"We haven't seen him, dead or alive. It's hard to explain the situation …" Zheng Lide said.
He shook his head and sighed.
"What did my brother do? I'd like to ask His Royal Highness in person." Meng Jian said.
"His Royal Highness is in seclusion. Young Master Meng, you can wait for a while. You can ask when His Royal Highness is out of seclusion." Zheng Lide said.
"Looks like His Royal Highness doesn't care about my brother's life or death. You haven't sent anyone to investigate, right?" Meng Jian said.
"His Royal Highness is naturally concerned about Commander Meng and ordered me to investigate. There are no clues at all. It's like he disappeared into thin air." Zheng Lide shook his head.
"Does my brother have any enemies?" Meng Jian asked.
Zheng Lide was stunned. He wanted to say something but stopped himself.
Meng Jian said calmly, "Commander Zheng was my brother's colleague. Are you going to watch as the murderer roams free and unfettered?"
"We haven't seen Commander Meng's corpse yet. We can't be sure that he's dead. Maybe he had a fortuitous encounter and is now in seclusion." Zheng Lide quickly said.
Meng Jian shook his head. "My brother is no longer in this world."
His senses were sharp. After stepping into the Imperial Residence, he could finally conclude that his brother was dead. His aura no longer existed in this world.
"Sigh … What a pity! I got along well with Elder Meng. How could he … Never mind. This is the fate of us martial artists. "Zheng Lide shook his head.
"I would like to see His Royal Highness." Meng Jian said.
"This … His Royal Highness is in seclusion and does not see visitors." Zheng Lide said.
"I think His Royal Highness will see me." Meng Jian said.
"Alright then. Let's ask Revered Sir Xu Ning first. Young Master Meng, please follow me." Zheng Lide said.
The two of them arrived outside the Cultivation Courtyard.
Xu Ning was dressed in a yellow monk's robe. His eyes were closed as he sat quietly on the cattail hassock outside the Cultivation Courtyard. He was motionless and had already entered a meditative state.
When the two of them appeared, Xu Ning slowly opened his eyes. His clear gaze landed on Meng Jian's face. He pressed his palms together. "Almsgiver Meng."
"From the Titanium Temple?" Meng Jian asked.
Xu Ning said, "I am Xu Ning. Almsgiver Meng wishes to see His Royal Highness. Please wait for an hour."
"… Alright. I never thought that a monk from the Titanium Temple would appear in the Imperial Residence." Meng Jian nodded slowly.
Xu Ning smiled and pressed his palms together before closing his eyes again.
Meng Jian scoffed and did not say anything else.
Zheng Lide quickly bid farewell and left.
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