"The seven days set by the Emperor are almost up!" Xu Huande sat in the main hall of the Secret Guardians Hall and said to Fu Mengshan, "We're going to fail this time!"
Fu Mengshan sat in the armchair without saying a word.
The atmosphere in the hall was oppressive.
Chen Donghai was restless and wanted nothing more than to leave. However, this was related to his own mistake, so he could not leave. He could only endure it here.
After a while, Fu Mengshan said slowly, "There's still no news from that side?"
"No." Xu Huande shook his head. "But it's a little strange."
"Yes, it's a little weird." Fu Mengshan nodded.
If nothing had happened to Gu Qi, the Li Dynasty would have spread the news to the entire nation long ago, letting everyone know that a minister counsellor from the Ji Dynasty had defected to the Li Dynasty to boost the confidence of the people of the Li Dynasty.
But there was no news from the Dali Kingdom at all.
The secret guardians of the Secret Guardians Hall could not enter the Holy Church of Light, but they could obtain information about the Li Dynasty's imperial court.
There was no news from the imperial court of Dali about Gu Qi.
Based on the timing, Gu Qi should have already entered the Li Dynasty's territory, so there was no need for him to be afraid of being assassinated by the Ji Dynasty. What should have been announced had already been announced. It would be strange if there was no news at all, so it was very likely that Gu Qi had not entered the Li Dynasty!
It was only because of this glimmer of hope that they were able to keep their composure. Otherwise, they would have already gone to the Imperial Palace to beg for forgiveness. They wouldn't have clenched their teeth and endured the seven days that the Emperor had given them.
"Maybe Young Chu succeeded." Fu Mengshan sighed. "He died together with his enemy."
"I don't think Chu Li is dead." Xu Huande shook his head. "If he had fallen into their hands, they would have made a big fuss."
Chu Li of the South and Du Feng of the North. Chu Li's reputation was not small.
Fu Mengshan nodded. "Young Chu succeeded, but he was severely injured. I don't know where he hid to recuperate."
"That's very likely!" Xu Huande said.
Fu Mengshan chuckled and said, "Another great contribution. Little Chu is really a lucky star!"
"This can't go on." Xu Huande shook his head. "If we really kill Gu Qi this time, the Holy Church of Light will retaliate crazily. It's not a joke!"
"That's true, there's still a long way to go," Fu Mengshan said, "When we get back, we should persuade him to take a break and honestly go into closed-door training for a period of time."
Xu Huande nodded.
Footsteps suddenly sounded.? Liang strode in and cupped his fists, "Commander, Commander Xu!"
He handed a sealed bamboo tube to Fu Mengshan.
Fu Mengshan opened the wax seal and unfolded the paper slip that had been rolled up into a ball. After reading it, his expression relaxed and he passed it to Xu Huande with a chuckle.
Xu Huande also smiled after he saw it. He shook his head and said, "Good lad, he really killed him!"
Fu Mengshan chuckled and said, "It's an amazing achievement, we have to reward him properly!"
Chen Donghai hurriedly asked, "Commander, Commander Xu, has Gu Qi been killed?"
"Yes, Chu Li saved you this time!" Fu Mengshan smiled and said, "If Little Chu hadn't risked his life to kill Gu Qi, you'd be better off guarding the Imperial Mausoleum!"
"What about Centurion Chu?"
"He might have found a place to recuperate." Fu Mengshan said, "He's smart. As long as he's not killed on the spot, he should be able to escape with his life. I reckon he'll be back in a few days!"
"How fortunate!" Chen Donghai heaved a long sigh of relief.
He finally didn't have to guard the imperial mausoleum anymore. Thank the heavens!
The days of guarding the imperial mausoleum were worse than being imprisoned. They would be crippled for the rest of their lives, living a life worse than death.
Fu Mengshan stood up and said, "I'll go to the Imperial Palace immediately. Elder Xu, send more people to find out more about Chu Li!"
Xu Huande nodded.
—
A bright moon hung in the sky.
The night was hazy. Lu Yurong sat quietly in the gazebo. Her eyes fell on Chu Li's face and did not move for a long time.
Chu Li was lying on the stone table in the gazebo with his face facing the sky. He was not breathing and his body was stiff, no different from a dead person.
Xiao Mei and the others sat beside the gazebo to protect him, afraid that Lu Yurong's injury would worsen.
Their worries came true. Lu Yurong's injury was affected by her mood. It lingered and seemed to worsen.
Lu Yushu was dressed in a white tunic. He strolled with his hands behind his back and slowly entered the gazebo.
He glanced at Lu Yurong. "Little sister, the dead can't come back to life. It's been seven days. His soul should have left. Let's bury him and let him rest."
Lu Yurong shook her head.
Lu Yushu helplessly sat next to her and sighed. "You can't have fallen for this kid, right?"
Lu Yurong retracted her gaze from Chu Li's face and glanced at him. "No."
"Really?" Lu Yushu smiled. "I know you were lying to us earlier. Don't make it real!"
Lu Yurong shook her head.
Lu Yushu said, "Because he saved you, you fell for him?"
Lu Yurong frowned. "Second brother, hurry up and leave. Let me have some peace and quiet."
"Chu Li is already dead. It's useless for you to fall for him." Lu Yushu said. "But I know that people tend to remember their kindness when they die. It's easier to move people's hearts. You have to be careful!"
"You're so annoying!" Lu Yurong snapped. "I can't be bothered to talk to you. Let me have some peace and quiet!"
Lu Yushu said. "You've been quiet for a few days!"
Lu Yurong waved her hand. "Get lost!"
Lu Yushu saw that her face had darkened. She was really annoyed. He knew that his jokes were useless. He shook his head and stood up. "Alright. Don't be too sad. Life and death are normal in the martial arts world. We will die too. You're not an ordinary woman!"
"Who said he's dead!" Lu Yurong scoffed. She waved her hand and ignored him.
Lu Yushu sighed. Little sister seemed to have fallen for Chu Li. It was a pity that she couldn't accept the fact that he was dead.
He glanced at Chu Li on the stone table and prepared to leave.
He suddenly stopped in his tracks. "Huh!"
A gust of wind blew. Everyone was caught off guard. They swayed and quickly steadied themselves.
Amidst the howling wind, the wind howled.
The flowers and grass around them bowed in the direction of the gazebo. It was as if they were worshiping their king. The trees in the distance rustled and bent over. The leaves rustled.
It was as if Chu Li had created an endless suction force. Everything around him was sucked in.
Everyone was able to stabilize themselves. The wind, sand, pebbles, leaves, and petals rushed over. Chu Li was instantly wrapped inside. They couldn't see his figure.
Lu Yushu held onto a pillar. He squinted his eyes.
The women waved their sleeves to block the incoming debris. They stared at Chu Li without blinking.
"Bam!" A muffled sound was heard. Sand, pebbles, and leaves were sent flying.
Chu Li slowly floated up. He stopped three feet above the stone table. He was right above everyone's head. His hair fluttered. His purple robe fluttered.
The vast power surged around his body like the waves of the sea, wave after wave.
Chu Li suddenly opened his eyes. A green light flashed in his eyes. It quickly disappeared. His eyes regained their clarity. The sharpness of a martial arts master could not be seen.
He slowly straightened his body. His feet slowly landed on the ground.
The mighty force disappeared without a trace. It was as if it had never been there.
Seeing everyone staring at him, Chu Li smiled. He looked at Lu Yurong. "How long did I sleep?"
Lu Yurong took a deep breath. She suppressed her surging emotions. "Seven days!"
"Seven days …" Chu Li shook his head. "You must be panicking."
Lu Yurong scoffed. "Why would I be?"
Chu Li frowned. "Are your injuries not healed yet?"
He took a step to Lu Yurong's side. He patted her on the back.
That ball of Great Light Scripture inner energy was burning like a flame. When Chu Li's palm touched it, it seemed to have found its master. It quickly entered his palm and was swallowed by the Heavenly Demonic Orb.
Lu Yurong felt relaxed. It was as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
Fang Qingyang's Great Light Scripture inner energy was very strange. It was clearly extinguished. But it quickly reappeared as if it was immortal.
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