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Chu Li said, "If that's the case, King Ping is in danger."
"Yes." Fu Mengshan nodded solemnly. "If he doesn't know that the Deputy General beside him is a spy and acts rashly, he'll easily fall into a trap and be surrounded. That's why we have to pass this news to King Ping as soon as possible!"
Chu Li said, "Isn't the Secret Guardians Hall the fastest way to transmit information?"
"The fastest way is to use the Golden Eagle." Fu Mengshan frowned. "The problem is that King Ping might not believe it and our people can't get close to him."
Xu Huande said, "Once the Xi Jiang Military takes action, it'll be even harder to find King Ping."
"… Let me do it," Chu Li said.
Fu Mengshan smiled. "Young Chu, your Light-body Technique is the best and your status is high enough. It's best if you do it."
Chu Li said, "I need a token that can win King An's trust."
"I have a gold medal. If you show it, King Ping will definitely meet you."
"I also need King Ping's personal belongings," Chu Li said.
"I'll think of a way!" Fu Mengshan said.
Chu Li said, "Alright, I'll find King Ping and tell him to be careful of that Deputy General."
"That's the best!" Fu Mengshan smiled.
Chu Li fist saluted. "I'll return to the Imperial Residence to make some arrangements. Commander, let me know when you're ready."
"Come as soon as possible." Fu Mengshan said, "We can't delay any longer. This delay might decide King Ping's life or death."
Chu Li nodded.
—
Chu Li first returned to the Imperial Residence and changed his clothes. He took off the white robe that he had been wearing and changed into a purple robe. Suddenly, he looked a little more noble. At first glance, one could tell that he was either rich or noble.
When he returned to the main hall of the Secret Guardians Hall, Fu Mengshan and Xu Huande were already waiting there.
"This is King Ping's thumb ring." Fu Mengshan took out a white jade thumb ring and handed it to Chu Li. "It took me a lot of effort to get this. Be careful, don't lose it!"
Chu Li looked at it and smiled. "It's an exquisite item. Commander, are you returning it?"
"Of course," Fu Mengshan said. Fu Mengshan said, "Otherwise, our secret guardians will be exposed. King Ping is very sensitive about this. Once the secret guardians are exposed, we'll completely lose control of King Ping's Imperial Residence. The Secret Guardians Hall can't afford to miss any part of their network, even if it's King Ping's Imperial Residence!"
Chu Li nodded and took the white jade thumb ring.
It was indeed not an ordinary item. It was made of the best jade, and after being nourished for a long time, it had a bit of spiritual energy.
He put it on his left index finger, and it fit perfectly, as if it had been made for him.
Chu Li touched it. It felt good.
Fu Mengshan took out a purple gold plate from his bosom. It was about the size of a palm and was octagonal in shape. Both sides of the plate were carved with a short sword. One sword was pointing upwards, while the other was stabbing downwards.
These two short swords were very lifelike, as if they were going to break out of the golden plate at any moment and stab over. Looking at them, one could not help but take a step back, wanting to avoid them.
Chu Li was not affected at all. He stared at it steadily. With one look, he could tell that it was the work of a famous artist. Moreover, the artist's cultivation level was profound. An average person would not be able to carve such an imposing manner.
"Good sword!" he praised.
Fu Mengshan smiled and said, "You finally know what's good for you. There's a set of sword technique contained in this golden plate. Whoever can cultivate this sword technique will be able to move unhindered in the world and rarely have any opponents!"
Chu Li could not help but laugh as he shook his head. "How can there be such a good thing?"
Fu Mengshan said, "You don't believe me?"
Chu Li shook his head.
Fu Mengshan scoffed and said, "This is what the Emperor told me personally!"
"Could it be the sword technique carved by the Emperor?" Chu Li asked.
Fu Mengshan shook his head. "The Emperor obtained it by accident, so he gave it to me. He wanted me to try and see if I was fated to do so."
"Then, Commander, have you comprehended it?" Chu Li asked.
Fu Mengshan shook his head. "I'm not good at comprehension, so I haven't been able to comprehend it. However, it's greatly beneficial to the improvement of my own sword technique."
Xu Huande said, "Chu Li, your comprehension is better than others. You can try to comprehend it, but you have to settle the matter first. Don't lose the bigger picture because of a small gain."
"Alright, I'll try. Thank you, Commander!" Chu Li smiled. He knew that this was Fu Mengshan's reward for him.
Fu Mengshan fiddled with the purple gold plate and was reluctant to hand it over to Chu Li.
Chu Li impatiently urged him, "Commander, don't worry. I won't lose it!"
"You'd better not have any ulterior motives and be greedy for this gold plate!" Fu Mengshan scoffed and said, "This is my life-saving item!"
Chu Li said, "Can it make up for the death penalty, Commander?"
"Yes." Fu Mengshan smiled and said, "With this gold plate, I can sleep in peace."
He knew too many things about the Emperor, and knowing too much would be dangerous. Perhaps the Emperor would be in a bad mood one day and kill him.
Chu Li solemnly said, "Don't worry, I'll return it safely."
"That's good." Fu Mengshan reluctantly handed it over to Chu Li.
Chu Li reached out and took it, not giving him a chance to regret. "Then I'll set off now!"
"Go, go," Fu Mengshan said. "We'll take this as a gamble. If you make a mistake, both of us will be in trouble with you!"
Chu Li smiled and fist saluted, then turned around and left.
Fu Mengshan shook his head and looked at him. "It's still good to be young, Elder Xu!"
Xu Huande said, "If this matter is true, Commander, you've made a great contribution."
Fu Mengshan smiled and said, "Let's see if he can meet King Ping."
—
Chu Li used the white jade ring to perform the All-Seeing Divine Power and God's Limbs. In a quarter of an hour, he rushed from Fairy's Capital to Western Border.
He stood at the peak of a mountain and looked around. In front of him was a military camp that stretched as far as the eye could see. There was a sea of people, and flags fluttered in the wind, covering the sky.
An army of a hundred thousand sounded like nothing, but one would only understand how many people there were and how imposing they were when they saw it with their own eyes. Within the range of his Omniscient Mirror, it was all densely packed with soldiers.
The military camp that these soldiers were in was neatly arranged, built according to battle formation.
No matter how powerful a martial arts master was, he would definitely die if he barged into such a military camp. First of all, he would get lost and lose his sense of direction. Second, there were masters everywhere in the military camp.
Chu Li carefully looked at these soldiers. Most of them were acquired masters, one in ten was an innate master, and one in a thousand was a grandmaster. If they were in the martial arts world, these grandmasters were enough to wipe out any sect. Apart from the four major sects, no one could stop them.
How could King Ping be willing to give up such a huge force? How could King Jing sleep in peace? The Emperor was in a dilemma.
He observed for a long time with rapt attention and discovered a secret. The camp was built with traces of a formation, so it should be a military formation.
When he was reading the Book of Formations, he happened to see the Military Formation Technique mentioned in the book. The principle was similar, but it was not the same as formations. After observing it, he deeply agreed with it.
Formations used natural objects as tools to form a unique world and drive the energy of Heaven and Earth. On the other hand, a Military Formation used people as tools. Through the standing of people, a strange force between Heaven and Earth could be triggered and driven.
He did not know the power of a Military Formation, but through the Omniscient Mirror, he could faintly feel that even a grandmaster would not be able to do well in a Military Formation. It would be difficult for them to even protect themselves, let alone assassinate them.
This military camp could hide King Ping in it through the Military Formation Technique. He could not find him even through the Omniscient Mirror. He circled the military camp a few times and walked more than a hundred miles, but he still could not find King Ping.
In this case, it was impossible for him to directly appear in front of King Ping with his divine power. He could only use the stupid method.
Fortunately, King Ping did not send his troops. It seemed to be very quiet here, unlike what the Ministry of War's military report described, where swords were drawn and blood was shed.
He did not know what was going on, but he did not want to ask. He only wanted to see King Ping as soon as possible and tell him that there was a spy around King Ping. As for the rest, he would let King Ping deal with it himself. He was an expert in commanding troops, so he was naturally proficient in strategy.
He waited patiently from afternoon until night, then from night until the next morning.
Suddenly, he felt refreshed and appeared in front of four cavalrymen.
They were four scouts who rode out to gather information. When they returned, they saw Chu Li.
"Neigh …" The horses neighed softly and stopped.
Chu Li fist saluted.
The four scouts stared at him vigilantly. Their bodies were tense. They were all Grandmasters.
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