"Planting herbs?" Siao Shi's eyes turned and smiled, "Using the Spirit Cranes Peak as a herb garden?"
Chu Li said, "The soil quality of the Spirit Cranes Peak is better than the spirit soil."
The spiritual energy of the Spirit Cranes Peak was comparable to the Glory's Will Tree. It was obvious how powerful the soil quality was. Cultivated spirit soil was far from it.
The spirit soil they used now was imitated from the Mountain Shiwan's soil. However, it was an imitation after all. It was far from the original soil quality of the Mountain Shiwan. Moreover, the growth of the herbs was affected by the surrounding environment.
Just like the ginseng in the future, no matter how good the soil quality was, without the forest environment, the ginseng would not be good enough.
It was the same for the herbs. Many of the herbs could barely grow in the spirit soil. Once they grew, their medicinal effects would be much weaker. If the Spirit Cranes Peak was used as a herb garden, the herbs that grew would be incomparable to the man-made herb garden.
The herbs grown in the Spirit Cranes Peak must have amazing effects.
Siao Shi understood this too. She stared at him with her chin propped up. Her deep eyes were shining, "You actually came up with such an idea. You're really smart!"
Chu Li smiled, "Now I have to think about what to plant and get some seeds."
"Can you tame the Spirit Cranes and make them your mounts? With your Light-body Technique, you won't be afraid even if you fall from the sky."
Chu Li shook his head, "The Spirit Cranes are smart and proud. It's good enough that they don't treat us as mounts!"
In this world, humans were not the masters. The Spirit Beasts were the spirits of the world.
They looked at humans like how humans looked at monkeys.
Siao Shi said, "With your slyness, I believe you can do it."
"There's really no need." Chu Li shook his head, "Although they're fast, they're not as fast as me. Plus, they can't leave the Mountain Shiwan."
"The feeling in the sky is different." Siao Shi said.
Chu Li smiled and did not say anything.
Siao Shi rolled her eyes, "I'll try."
"Alright." Chu Li said, "But don't rush it. Take it slow, one step at a time. Feelings need to be cultivated."
"You don't find it troublesome." Siao Shi shook her head and smiled.
Chu Li said, "You can't treat them like beasts. They're smart and sensitive. If you don't change your mind, it'll be hard to get along with them."
"I know." Xiao Shi scoffed. "I'll treat them like important people."
Chu Li smiled. "When do you plan to return to the Imperial Residence?"
"We'll talk about it later," Siao Shi frowned, "I don't want to go back!"
Chu Li said, "Alright, there's no rush."
As the two of them were talking, Xue floated over on a small boat.
Chu Li could tell from her expression that it was not good news.
Xue Ling was dressed in a snow-white gown. She curtsied and said, "Master, Lady Xiao, there are two secret guardians from the Imperial House looking for you."
Chu Li sighed. "I really can't stay idle. Bring her to the island."
"Yes," Xue Ling replied and left.
Xiao Shi asked, "What's the matter with the Secret Guardians Hall?"
"They're probably urging me to look for the disciples of the Holy Church of Light." Chu Li shook his head. "There's nothing for me to shirk this time. I'll have to look for them properly."
"This is a matter of life and death." Xiao Shi frowned and said, "Can't we delay it?"
"I've already planned to hold it after Master Xiao Tieying's wedding," Chu Li said, "I can't delay it any longer, or else the Secret Guardians Hall will be anxious."
"Alright then," Xiao Shi said, "Just be careful."
Chu Li nodded. "We don't have any disciples of the Holy Church of Light in our residence, but be careful of assassinations. Don't go out if you can avoid it."
"Okay," Xiao Shi nodded.
—
Chu Li disappeared in a flash and appeared on his own island.
A moment later, Xue Ling brought Dong Qifei and Yang Zongwen to the guest hall on the island.
"Captain!" The two of them closed fist saluted after entering the hall.
Chu Li pointed at the armchair. Xue Ling served three cups of tea and left.
After the two of them sat down, they took a sip of tea.
Dong Qifei said impatiently, "Captain, the Governor of the Town of Clouds has gone missing. The Commander wants us to investigate the reason."
"The Governor has gone missing?" Chu Li frowned. "When did this happen?"
"Three days ago," Dong Qifei said. "We rushed here on horseback without delay. The Governor of the Town of Clouds has gone missing for two days without any reason. The Governor of the Town of Clouds has been suppressing the news. It's the information that we, the Secret Guardians Hall, found out."
Yang Zongwen said, "The Commander wants us to see if we can find him. If we can't, we'll find out the reason."
Chu Li nodded slowly. "The Town of Clouds … Hmm, I'll go and investigate."
"This is the secret order." Yang Zongwen took out a small box and presented it to Chu Li with both hands.
Chu Li took it and opened the sealed box. There was a booklet inside. Just like what the two of them said, the booklet was stamped with Fu Mengshan's seal.
"You want to go with me?"
"Of course!"
"It's useless for you to go. I'll do it myself," Chu Li said.
"Captain!" Dong Qifei widened his eyes in dissatisfaction.
Yang Zongwen also looked at him indignantly.
Chu Li said, "It's been four days, right? By the time you get there, it'll be another day. It'll be too late. I'll use my Light-body Technique. You can walk slowly behind me. "
Yang Zongwen said, "We can run errands or do odd jobs."
"Have you checked on the Imperial Inspector's background?" Chu Li said, "What's his background like?"
Yang Zongwen quickly said, "The Imperial Inspector's surname is Hu, Hu Yingzhao. He comes from a prestigious family. His father is an editor in the Clear Light Pavilion. He has compiled the books in the Inner Treasury. He's a scholarly family. Imperial Inspector Hu has a good reputation as an official. He's upright and virtuous. He's offended many of his colleagues."
Dong Qifei quickly said, "Could it be the Mayor's doing? Could it be that the Mayor is corrupt and Imperial Inspector Hu found out about it and killed him to silence him? "
"Wouldn't that expose himself?" Yang Zongwen shook his head. "Mayor Guo wouldn't be so impulsive."
"That might not be the case!" Dong Qifei said, "He can do anything when he's angry. If he killed someone on impulse, it'd be too late for regrets. He could only cover it up as a missing person. I'm guessing that it's most likely the Mayor's doing. If not, why would he suppress the news?"
"It could be someone else," Yang Zongwen said, "Moreover, there's no need to use such drastic measures in an official fight."
"What if the Mayor betrays the country?" Dong Qifei said.
Yang Zongwen laughed. "He's already the Mayor. What's there to betray? Elder Dong, you have to be more reliable! "
"Anyway, I think there's something wrong with the Mayor!" Dong Qifei scoffed and turned to look at Chu Li. "Captain, I've already checked on the Mayor. His surname is Guo, Guo Zaixing. He's under Prince Cheng!"
Chu Li raised his eyebrows.
Dong Qifei said, "If he doesn't get along with the Captain, it's very likely that he's deliberately causing trouble! … I'm afraid that Prince Cheng doesn't even care about an Imperial Inspector. He's deliberately finding trouble with the Captain, isn't it? "
"Well …" Yang Zongwen pondered. "We can't not be too careful. With Prince Cheng's personality, he's definitely capable of doing such things."
Chu Li waved his hand. "I'll go take a look and we'll know."
"Captain, how about we go in the open and one in the dark?" Yang Zongwen said, "The Captain is in the open. We'll go over secretly to provide support. If there's any problem, we'll have a way to defend ourselves."
"That's right, that's right!" Dong Qifei quickly nodded.
Chu Li saw that they were so eager. He understood that they wanted to gain merit. He thought for a while. "That's good too. You guys go over secretly."
The Secret Guardians Hall had eyes everywhere. It would be more convenient with them.
"Then let's go now," Chu Li said.
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