After Ma Kun left, there were only three people left in the main hall.
Fu Mengshan and Xu Huande did not look too good.
They thought they were smart and had experienced many ups and downs, but they did not expect to stumble like this.
Since Chu Li dared to say something like that, it was most likely true!
Fu Mengshan said, "Chu Li, they found the Great Light Scripture, right?"
Chu Li shook his head. "Maybe they found a clue and don't want us to mess things up, so they diverted our attention and took the opportunity to act!"
"I've asked the Emperor," Fu Mengshan frowned. "The Great Light Scripture is the Holy Church of Light's treasured scripture. Three hundred years ago, the Holy Church of Light was in a civil war and the scripture was split into two parts. The second part is missing."
"So, the Holy Church of Light only has half of the scripture?" Chu Li frowned.
He found it hard to believe. The Holy Church of Light's secret skills were powerful and terrifying. Their disciples were powerful but they only cultivated half of the scripture.
"The Great Light Scripture should be called Maha-Vairocana's Light Scripture." Fu Mengshan sighed. "It's said to be a holy scripture passed down from the Thirty-Three Heavens. Those who cultivate it will become Enlightened Masters. Three hundred years ago, the Holy Church of Light was at its peak."
"Does the Holy Church of Light have any Enlightened Masters now?" Chu Li asked.
Fu Mengshan shook his head.
"No Enlightened Masters?" Chu Li was surprised.
He thought the Holy Church of Light was so powerful because they had Enlightened Masters like the Tempest Temple, which was why they were so fearless.
He pondered. "No, they probably have Enlightened Masters … Why did they suddenly change? I'm afraid it's not because they changed their leader but because they have an Enlightened Master!"
"Not necessarily." Xu Huande shook his head.
"Once they find the second part of the Great Light Scripture, they will have an Enlightened Master!" Fu Mengshan said. "That's why they will risk their lives!"
"Does the Emperor know where the Great Light Scripture is?" Chu Li asked.
Fu Mengshan sighed. "The Emperor doesn't know either. It's not in the imperial house."
"Can the Emperor find it?" Chu Li asked. "If the Holy Church of Light obtains the Great Light Scripture, they will be even more difficult to deal with!"
The most frightening thing about the Holy Church of Light was that their disciples were not afraid of death. Now that their martial arts and secret skills were already very shocking, if they were to obtain the second part of the Great Light Scripture, their ambitions would probably soar. The entire martial arts world of the Ji Dynasty would not be a match for them, and even the Tempest Temple might not be able to suppress them.
Fu Mengshan smiled bitterly and said, "If the Emperor wants to investigate, it will still fall on us."
"The Emperor is an Enlightened Master. Doesn't he have divine powers?" Chu Li asked, "Can't he find out?"
"Divine abilities aren't omnipotent. Otherwise, the world would have been unified long ago!" Fu Mengshan shook his head and sighed. "Especially a secret manual like the Scripture of Great Light. It will restrain divine powers, so we can't use divine powers to search for it!"
Chu Li frowned. "Shall we beat him at his own game then?"
"It's easier said than done," Fu Mengshan said.
He immediately understood Chu Li's intention. Chu Li wanted to pretend that he had been lured away from his base and secretly find a group of people to keep an eye on him, ready to destroy the Holy Church of Light's plans.
Xu Huande said, "If we can't find out where the Great Light Scripture is, it will be very difficult to destroy it. They have hidden it very well."
"Sigh …" Fu Mengshan rubbed the space between his eyebrows. He stood up and paced around with his hands behind his back. "This Holy Church of Light is really worrisome! … Young Chu, can you find out more about the disciples of the Holy Church of Light? "
Chu Li said, "At this time, we definitely won't be able to find anything!"
"Are we just going to watch them take back the Scripture of Great Light?" Fu Mengshan sighed.
Xu Huande said, "Commander, why don't we talk to the Emperor and let him think of a way!"
"That's the only way …" Fu Mengshan sighed. "First, we have to verify Young Chu's words."
He knew that the Emperor had a force under him that was controlled by the Emperor alone. Even the courtiers did not know about it.
Chu Li stood up and fist saluted. "Then I'll take my leave."
"Go." Fu Mengshan smiled. "Young Chu, if you're right, I'll give you the position of centurion!"
"Thank you, Commander!" Chu Li fist saluted.
—
On the evening of the second day, the setting sun illuminated the courtyard red.
Chu Li brandished his sword and exchanged moves with the two women.
He used all kinds of techniques, and the two women relied on that one sword technique to counter them. It really had the momentum of one sword breaking ten thousand swords. The two women's sword techniques became sharper and sharper, and their understanding of the sword technique deepened.
"Head Chief Chu, you're in such a good mood!" Lu Yurong's voice suddenly rang.
Chu Li turned to look.
Lu Yurong's white clothes fluttered as she descended from the wall like a feather.
Chu Li shook his head. "Looks like the Protectors in the Public House are really bad!"
Lu Yurong said, "It's fine for them to guard against normal people, but you're in a good mood … Miss Qing, Miss Qiu."
She stepped forward and smiled. "You guys practice swordsmanship too?"
"Sister Lu." Leng Qing and Leng Qiu smiled.
Lu Yurong was cold to men but gentle to women. She was very popular and had a good relationship with Leng Qing and Leng Qiu.
Chu Li pointed at the stone table and walked over to sit down.
Lu Yurong ignored him and held Leng Qing and Leng Qiu's hands to talk.
Chu Li coughed lightly. "What's the matter?"
Lu Yurong glanced at him. "Nothing much, just came to see if you're dead or not. Looks like it's true that bad people suffer for a thousand years."
Chu Li smiled. "How did you settle Leng Feng?"
"He'll stay in the Imperial Residence for a while before returning to the Public House." Lu Yurong said.
"He still dares to go back?" Chu Li asked. "Aren't you afraid that something will happen to him again?"
"What can I do?" Lu Yurong said. "He can only stay at my place. It'll be hard for him too."
Chu Li smiled. "He doesn't hate me anymore, right?"
"He's untied the knot in his heart." Lu Yurong said. "After going through life and death, he matured a lot. … I see that the Secret Guardians Hall is quite lively. Why are you so relaxed?"
Chu Li laughed. "So you're here for information."
"What happened?" Lu Yurong asked.
Chu Li said, "A few disciples from the Holy Church of Light are causing trouble."
"Hmm?" Lu Yurong frowned.
Chu Li said, "It's not convenient to talk about the inside story. In short, a few disciples from the Holy Church of Light are causing trouble and setting a fire. The Secret Guardians Hall wants to capture them."
"The Holy Church of Light again!" Lu Yurong scoffed.
Leng Qing and Leng Qiu continued to practice swordsmanship. Lu Yurong sat opposite Chu Li. "Do you need my help?"
Chu Li hesitated and shook his head.
"What's going on?" Lu Yurong frowned. "Are you afraid that I'll spread the news?"
Chu Li said, "It's complicated. I can only tell you after I find out."
"The Secret Guardians Hall is sneaky!" Lu Yurong said in disdain. "Alright, if you don't need it, then don't!"
As the two were talking, Dong Qifei's voice came from outside. "Captain, there's something important to report!"
"Come in!" Chu Li said.
Dong Qifei and Yang Zongwen pushed the door open and came in. When they saw Lu Yurong, they stopped and went to Chu Li. "There's an urgent report from the front."
Chu Li said, "What is it?"
Dong Qifei and Yang Zongwen looked at Lu Yurong.
"Sneaky!" Lu Yurong scoffed. "Do you want me to hide?"
Chu Li said, "Alright."
Lu Yurong rolled her eyes at him. She picked up his long sword and stabbed at Leng Qiu and Leng Qing.
The three women immediately fought with their swords.
Dong Qifei lowered his voice. "Centurion Ma is heavily injured. The Ning brothers are also heavily injured!"
Chu Li frowned. "They couldn't stop them?"
"They couldn't." Dong Qifei said, "Centurion Ma said in the report that you guessed correctly. He didn't say anything else. Everyone was confused. There were three of them and their martial arts were very powerful!"
"Yes, I understand." Chu Li nodded.
"Captain, aren't you going to the Secret Guardians Hall?" Dong Qifei quickly said. "Everyone is gathered in the main hall to discuss."
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