"Who is it?" Siao Shi asked curiously. When she saw Chu Li keeping the iron tag, her expression turned serious and she asked with a smile, "Are you afraid of someone?"
Chu Li frowned and nodded slowly.
Siao Qi asked softly, "What's the matter? Three heads are better than one. We can discuss it."
Chu Li sighed. "The fewer people who know about this, the better!"
"Are you really?
Bi An? Knock!
Chu Li answered, "It's King Ping."
"Why did King Ping send someone to see you?" Siao Shi was puzzled. "Are you two related?"
"I made friends with King Ping when I went to the border last time." Chu Li shook his head and sighed.
This time, it was really troublesome.
Siao Qi asked, "Did King Ping send someone to see you about Consort Ping's encounter with the assassin?"
Chu Li nodded.
Siao Shi's beautiful face darkened and she frowned. "It's troublesome indeed."
Chu Li had told them about Consort Ping's case.
They knew that the mastermind behind Consort Ping's assassination was not Great Light Peak. Xu Huande had gone to guard the Imperial Mausoleum because the Emperor did not want King Ping to know about this.
Once the Emperor knew that Chu Li knew who the mastermind was, he would not be as lenient as Xu Huande and might even be silenced.
Chu Li had been covering it up to avoid getting himself killed.
He did not expect King Ping to send someone to see him. It was obvious that he wanted to ask about the mastermind.
Chu Li would hide it and say that he did not know about it if he wanted to protect himself. However, she knew that Chu Li would not do that based on his temper.
"You want to tell King Ping?" Siao Qi asked.
Chu Li nodded.
"It'll only be bad for you. It won't do you any good!" Siao Shi said.
Chu Li nodded.
Of course, he knew it would not do him any good. However, a person whose wife was killed came to ask about the murderer. Especially King Ping, who had been fighting at the border all year long to protect the civilians from the Li Dynasty's cavalry, could not protect his wife!
Siao Qi said, "If you want to say it, just say it."
Chu Li smiled. "You won't have a good life in the future. The Emperor will surely bear a grudge."
"You're really stupid!" Siao Shi shook her head, "My blood hasn't turned cold yet!"
Chu Li said, "If you're really that rational, then life is really boring!"
He had the Life and Death Scripture, so he was more at ease with life and death. Moreover, since the Emperor had the intention to kill, he could only resort to others. He would not do it himself, so it was not that scary.
"Alright, there are plenty of people who are on the Emperor's mind anyway," Siao Shi sighed helplessly.
Chu Li gave a fist salute and left.
Siao Shi watched as Chu Li left the courtyard. She retracted her clear gaze and glared at Siao Qi. "Younger Sister, he's willing to listen to you. Why didn't you persuade him?"
"Follow his heart," Siao Qi said.
Xiao Shi said, "King Ping might not appreciate it either. Both sides won't be happy about it."
"A martial artist's state of mind is very important. If he feels guilty about himself, it will be very difficult for him to achieve much in martial arts," Xiao Qi said.
Xiao Shi rolled her eyes at her. "You're asking for it!"
Xiao Qi replied, "It can't be helped. If he wasn't like this, he wouldn't be worth relying on."
Siao Shi thought about it and nodded helplessly.
— —
When Chu Li arrived at his courtyard, a skinny young man was already standing in the courtyard. He gave a fist salute without saying a word.
Chu Li took out the iron tag and handed it back to him. "Come in and talk!"
The skinny young man was about twenty years old. He was only as tall as Chu Li's nose. His skin was dark and his facial features were ordinary. His eyes were dull and he did not look capable at all. If he was placed in a crowd, no one would notice him.
Chu Li brought him into the living room and closed the door. He asked him to sit down while he sat on the armchair. "May I know your name?"
"Just call me Xiao Xu, Chief," the skinny young man said.
Chu Li said, "Alright, Xiao Xu. What orders does the Grand General have for me?"
"This is a letter from the Grand General." Xiao Xu took out a letter and handed it to Chu Li.
Chu Li took it and opened it. He glanced at it and rubbed his hands together. It turned into powder.
Xiao Xu's expression did not change. He looked at Chu Li quietly.
Chu Li stood up and paced with his hands behind his back. He frowned and did not speak for a long time.
Xiao Xu did not rush him. He only looked at him quietly.
After a while, Chu Li stopped and sighed. "You should go back first. I understand. I will personally go to the military camp."
"Yes," Xiao Xu said. "The Grand General is actually outside Qing Yun Town!"
Chu Li's face darkened. "Nonsense!"
It was a huge crime for a general to leave the military camp without permission. A report would be submitted and it would be approved. He would be the end of his career as a general. All he had to do was to return to the Fairy's Capital and not put the Emperor in a difficult position.
Xiao Xu said, "We can't persuade the Grand General."
Chu Li sighed and nodded slowly. "The Grand General wants to come back to see the Princess?"
"Yes." Xiao Xu nodded.
Chu Li said, "Without an imperial edict, the Grand General cannot return to the Fairy's Capital. Tell him to bear with it for now. The Emperor will definitely issue an edict!"
"The Grand General cannot wait." Xiao Xu shook his head.
Chu Li sighed and nodded slowly. "It's human nature! You should go back first. I will look for the Grand General. "
"Yes." Xiao Xu closed fist saluted and left.
Chu Li looked at his back as he left. After a moment of deep thought, he disappeared on the spot.
The next moment, he appeared in a forest outside of Qing Yun Town.
The moonlight was like water. A large and dense forest was located at the foot of a mountain. It was more than two hundred meters away from the official road. It was a desolate place.
Eight middle-aged men formed a circle and protected an old man with a dark face. The old man was tall and straight like a javelin. Even though he was sitting on a tree stump, he still had an imposing aura.
The old man sat in front of a campfire and stared at the dancing flames. He was in a daze. The insects around him were exceptionally clear. His sharp aura revealed a sense of desolation and sorrow.
The eight middle-aged Protectors were also filled with killing intent. It made people shrink back at the sight of them.
Chu Li's sudden appearance was noticed by the eight middle-aged Protectors. Their killing intent immediately surged towards Chu Li. They looked at him coldly. Their gazes were cold and emotionless. They looked at him like he was an ant that could be crushed at any time.
Chu Li said in a deep voice, "Your Royal Highness!"
The old man with a dark face turned his head and looked over. He waved his hand and said, "Let him in."
The eight middle-aged Protectors moved and made a gap.
Chu Li entered the circle through the gap and came before the old man. He gave a fist salute and looked at the old man. He smiled and said, "Your Royal Highness, your appearance can deceive people. However, those who are really observant can still see through you!"
King Ping nodded slowly. His eyes were sharp as if he wanted to see through Chu Li. "You should know why I'm here!"
Chu Li nodded. "Yes."
He could see that King Ping was wearing a mask on his face. It was similar to the mask of the Fog Beast that he had obtained. However, it was more exquisite than the Fog Beast's face. Even when he was close to it, he could not tell that there was a mask on it.
If it was not for his sharp senses and his ability to see through the body, he would not dare to conclude that this was King Ping.
"What do you want to teach me?" King Ping's eyes became sharper and slightly bloodshot. He was suppressing the turbulence in his heart.
Chu Li looked at the eight middle-aged Protectors.
King Ping waved his hand and said, "Step back. Stay a hundred meters away!"
"Grand General!" One of the middle-aged Protectors said.
"I'm not that weak." King Ping said in a low voice, "Step back!"
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