As he thought of this, he stepped through the moon gate and saw Xu Ning outside the cultivation courtyard.
Xu Ning wore a yellow robe and stood quietly outside the door like a statue. He was actually cultivating.
When he saw Chu Li, he pressed his palms together, "His Royal Highness is waiting for you, Head Chief!"
"I'm looking for His Royal Highness," Chu Li said, "I have good news to report."
"Please," Xu Ning extended his hand and invited him in.
Chu Li pushed the door open and entered the cultivation courtyard. King An was sitting by the stone table, quietly looking at the sky, motionless.
Chu Li did not say anything and sat opposite him.
Xu Ning stood in a corner and did not attract attention.
King An stared at the sky absentmindedly.
After not seeing him for a few days, King An had aged a few years. His eyes were lifeless. Not only did he lose his martial arts, his body looked old, but he also had a mental breakdown and was about to collapse.
"His Royal Highness," Chu Li said in a low voice.
He did not sympathize with him. King An only had himself to blame for falling into this state. He could only blame himself for provoking him.
King An looked at the sky motionlessly, lost in his thoughts.
Chu Li coughed softly, "His Royal Highness, I have good news!"
"I have good news too," King An slowly lowered his head and looked at Chu Li with a faint smile, "Do you want to hear it?"
Chu Li raised his eyebrows and smiled, "His Royal Highness has good news, of course I want to hear it."
"I'm preparing to enter the palace, hehe …" King An started laughing. His laughter became louder and louder as if he had gone mad.
Chu Li looked at him quietly.
"Haha … haha! Hahahaha! "King An could not stop laughing. He laughed until tears came out and he was out of breath.
Chu Li just looked at him quietly.
King An laughed for a while and wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes. He turned to look at him, "What do you think, Head Chief? Is this good news?"
Chu Li said, "The Emperor is an Enlightened Master with remarkable abilities. Once he makes a move, Your Royal Highness will definitely be able to turn misfortune into fortune and recover your martial arts. This is indeed good news!"
"Haha, so what if I recover my martial arts!" King An laughed, "Do you think I can kill you if I recover my martial arts?"
Chu Li said, "The Emperor might be able to improve Your Royal Highness' martial arts to the next level and defeat me!"
"Hmph, so what if I kill you? I'm still a pitiful creature!" King An shook his head.
Chu Li said, "Your Royal Highness is too greedy. Many people want to have everything that you have but they can't. Your Royal Highness, on the other hand, has thrown them away."
"I'm just one step away from owning the world and dictating my own fate and the fate of everyone in the world, but I can only become a pitiful worm that is submissive and listens to others. Isn't that pitiful?" King An sneered, "If I become the Emperor, I only need to say the word to kill you. Why would I need to waste so much effort?"
Chu Li smiled. "If Your Royal Highness wants to become the Emperor, then I'll run away first. The Emperor might not be able to kill freely."
"Hmph, where can you run to?" King An said coldly, "But don't worry. Once I look for my father, it means that I'm withdrawing from the fight for the throne. In the future, I can only be an Easy Prince."
"Your Royal Highness is wrong." Chu Li shook his head. "Your Royal Highness still has a chance."
"Hmm?" King An frowned and looked at him. "Are you mocking me?"
Chu Li said, "I have two conditions. If Your Royal Highness agrees to them, I'll tell you this good news!"
"What conditions?" King An scoffed. "If I can really protect my throne, twenty conditions are not a problem!"
Chu Li said, "One is to never come within three feet of the Lady. Swear an oath!"
"Siao Shi?" King An frowned and stared at him. "Do you like Siao Shi as well?"
Chu Li shook his head.
King An did not believe him. He smiled faintly. "No wonder."
Chu Li said, "Two, the grudges between us will be written off. You can't kill me!"
"Chu Li, you're really naive." King An scoffed. "If I swear, you'll believe me?"
Chu Li slowly said, "Your Royal Highness, swear an oath in the name of the Emperor. I believe that Your Royal Highness will follow it."
King An frowned and looked at him coldly.
After a while, King An said in a low voice, "You know quite a lot!"
Chu Li smiled. "I heard that an Enlightened Master's oath is binding. Heaven and man will witness it. Seems like it's true."
King An scoffed. "Tell me, what good news?"
Chu Li said, "If Your Royal Highness swears an oath, I'll tell you. I'll make sure that Your Royal Highness does not lose your chance to seize the throne!"
King An clenched his teeth and stared at him.
If he swore an oath and Chu Li broke his promise and gave him a piece of good news, then he would become a joke.
Chu Li said, "Your Royal Highness, you can think about it carefully. Weigh the benefits and see if you dare to take this gamble!"
"Hmph, you're so sure that I'll agree!" King An said coldly.
Chu Li nodded. "Yes."
"… Alright, I'll swear this oath!" King An clenched his teeth and nodded. He raised three fingers. "Heaven and God can be my witness. I, Leng Shouli, will never come within three feet of Siao Shi. I will never harm Chu Li. If I break this oath, I'll be killed by my father!"
Chu Li closed fist saluted and smiled. "Thank you, Your Royal Highness!"
"Speak!" King An retracted his hand and said coldly. "I'd like to hear what good news it is."
Chu Li said, "Your Royal Highness actually has another child, right?"
King An frowned as he stared at him. It was as if he wanted to see through him.
This was his biggest secret. No one knew about it.
Chu Li said, "Your Royal Highness originally wanted to kill that child. It's a shame that he's still alive today."
King An shook his head. "Impossible!"
"Revered Sir Xu Ning knows this person!" Chu Li turned to look at Xu Ning who was at the corner.
He pressed his palms together in front of him.
He had been quietly standing there like a stone that was easily overlooked.
"Revered Sir knows him too? Have I seen him before?" King An asked.
Chu Li shook his head. "The little monk from the Titanium Temple, Xu An, is Your Royal Highness' son."
"Junior Brother Xu An? He's Your Royal Highness' son?" Xu Ning pondered.
Chu Li smiled. "I think it's not difficult for Your Royal Highness to verify it."
"Really?" King An looked excited.
As long as he had a child, he would not need to ask his father for help. There was still hope for him to seize the throne. Although having fewer children was a disadvantage, it was not absolute. As long as he was strong enough, he could still become the emperor!
Chu Li said, "When have I ever lied to Your Royal Highness? I used all my power to obtain this information. It's worth two oaths from Your Royal Highness! "
He made King An swear these two oaths. Naturally, he did not believe it, but it was to calm King An down. He wanted King An to be more patient and not rush to make a move. He thought that he had bought himself enough time.
It was not easy to cause King An's accidental death. He had been creating and waiting for the right time. He needed enough time.
King An turned to look at Xu Ning. "Revered Sir."
Xu Ning looked troubled. "Your Royal Highness, Junior Brother Xu An can't leave the temple. I can't do anything."
King An pondered.
Chu Li said, "Xu An can't leave the temple, but Your Royal Highness can."
"… Alright, I'll go take a look myself!" King An said.
Chu Li looked troubled. "Your Royal Highness, forgive me for not being able to accompany you. There's an emergency at the Secret Guardians Hall. I've offended the Holy Church of Light and the Amethyst Mountain. Once I leave, there'll be assassins waiting for me!"
"Alright, you stay in the Imperial Residence. I'll go with the Revered Sir!" King An said.
He was worried about Chu Li.
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