Without waiting for Siao Shi to send someone over to greet her, Siao Qi came over on her own.
She was dressed in a white robe, and her entire body was spotless, as if she was an otherworldly fairy.
She had already heard the announcement of the imperial edict. She stared coldly at Chu Li.
Chu Li smiled and said, "My Lady, we have to part ways. This time, it will be as you wish!"
Xiao Qi asked, "Are you really going to the Imperial Mausoleum?"
"The Imperial Decree has been issued. I can't defy it," Chu Li said.
Siao Shi told her everything that Chu Li had done last night. Siao Qi nodded. "This is the Emperor sparing your life. You can be spared from the death penalty, but you can't be spared from punishment. Based on his personality, he won't let you return to the Fairy's Capital."
Chu Li nodded.
Siao Shi smiled and said, "It's alright. He has the Limb of God and can come back anytime."
Xiao Qi had a strange expression on her face.
"What's wrong? Isn't that right?" Siao Shi noticed her strange expression and quickly asked, "As long as you don't show your face in public."
"Then you're going to be disappointed, Second Sister." A faint smile appeared on Xiao Qi's cold face as she said, "You can't use divine powers in the Imperial Mausoleum."
"Hmm —?" Xiao Shi was surprised. "I can't use my divine powers?"
Xiao Qi said, "Just think about it. If the Imperial Mausoleum can be guarded with divine powers, how can it be guarded?"
Siao Shi's beautiful face darkened as she looked at Chu Li.
Chu Li shook his head and asked, "Can I really not use my divine powers?"
"That's what I heard. You'll know once you go and take a look," Xiao Qi said.
Xiao Shi frowned and thought for a while before nodding slowly.
At first, when Chu Li mentioned it, he was immediately overjoyed after being worried, so he did not think too much about it. Now that he was reminded by Xiao Qi, he thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense. If divine powers could really be used, who could defend against it?
The Imperial Mausoleum was as luxurious as the Forbidden Palace. The underground palace and the Forbidden Palace were exactly the same. It was just that the people sitting in the palace were the remains of the previous emperors, not living people.
The guards in this underground palace were similar to those in the Imperial House, perhaps even more so.
It was said that the emperor's slough contained a great mystery of the Enlightened Master, and outsiders were not allowed to peek into it. Because the emperor was an Enlightened Master, the defense of the Forbidden Palace was far better than that of the guards. Therefore, in terms of security, the Imperial Mausoleum was even better than the Forbidden Palace.
Xiao Shi scoffed. "Isn't that the end?"
"Once he goes to the Imperial Mausoleum, Chu Li won't be able to return." Xiao Qi nodded.
Xiao Shi frowned as she looked at Chu Li.
Chu Li said, "I'll think of something."
Xiao Qi said faintly, "If it's that easy, guarding the Imperial Mausoleum wouldn't be such a tough job."
Chu Li smiled confidently.
"Alright, you'll be able to think of a way. Don't stay there all day, there's still something waiting for you here!" Xiao Shi scoffed.
Chu Li had become her pillar of support. Although there was nothing much to do in King An's Imperial Residence, Chu Li only sat down and chatted for a while when he returned. Everything was on the right track. The Protectors were strong enough, and with Xiao Qi around, there was no need to worry about their safety.
However, when Chu Li was not around, she felt a sense of unease. She felt a little weak and unsettled.
— —
The four of them left the Imperial Residence of King An without any Protectors. It was just Chu Li, Xiao Qi, Xiao Shi, and Suru.
The three women covered half of their faces with white veils, revealing only a pair of bright eyes. Chu Li was dressed in a green tunic with a long sword hanging at his waist. He exuded a heroic aura with a hint of magnanimity.
The four of them strolled around for the entire morning and then went to a restaurant for lunch.
This Ling Yun Tower was considered the top restaurant in Fairy's Capital. It had a total of three floors and was about thirty meters tall. Standing on the top floor and looking down at Fairy's Capital, it was as prosperous as brocade. It was truly a heroic atmosphere. The chef of the restaurant was also superb. It was said that the chef's ancestor used to be in the imperial kitchen of the Imperial House.
The four of them arrived very early. There were only five or six tables on the third floor that were occupied. They found a table by the window and ordered a few of the signature dishes of the Imperial Family.
The dishes were served quickly. They looked, smelled, and tasted great. As expected of the Imperial Cuisine. Chu Li and the three women ate with relish.
The three women only ate and did not drink. They chewed slowly and elegantly.
On the other hand, Chu Li drank a pot of wine by himself. He was leisurely and Suru poured wine for him.
They did not talk much. They only listened to the chatter around them. Listening to the news in Fairy's Capital was also a kind of pleasure.
"Everyone, have you heard?" A slightly plump elder stroked his beard and shook his head. He sighed and said, "The Head Chief of King An's Imperial Residence, Chu Li, has fallen!"
"I heard the Imperial Edict with my own ears." Another skinny elder shook his head and said, "This Head Chief Chu is too insolent. This day will come sooner or later!"
"That's not entirely true. This Head Chief Chu is just and fair. He's not afraid of power." Another black-faced elder said in a low voice, "It's rare for such a person to appear. It's a pity that good people don't live long."
"He's not dead yet."
"Although he's not dead, he's almost there. He's going to guard the Imperial Mausoleum. He's done for the rest of his life. He can only live in obscurity in the Imperial Mausoleum. He won't appear in front of people anymore. His life is completely over."
"He won't appear in Fairy's Capital either."
"Sigh … It's such a pity that such a person would end up like this!"
"Actually, he's still young and has a bright future. He might even be able to leave the Imperial Mausoleum and return to Fairy's Capital in the future."
"Elder Zhang, have you heard of anyone who came out of the Imperial Mausoleum?"
"Everything in the Imperial Mausoleum is confidential. Once you enter, you can forget about coming back. You'll spend the rest of your life in the Imperial Mausoleum."
"Doesn't that mean he's finished?"
"He can only live in the Imperial Mausoleum for the rest of his life. He'll be cut off from the martial arts world!"
"Poor thing!"
"The higher he climbs, the harder he falls." The slightly plump elder shook his head and sighed, "He used to be arrogant. This day will come. The Emperor is still the one in charge of Fairy's Capital. He won't have a good ending for offending the Prince."
"Deceiving the Emperor. He's too bold. That's the Emperor we're talking about!"
As the Emperor and an Enlightened Master, he was respected by everyone in this martial arts world. They were shocked that Chu Li dared to deceive the Emperor.
He dared to go against the Prince and the Crown Prince. They didn't expect him to deceive the Emperor. He was too bold!
"Without the Head Chief, King An's Imperial Residence will probably decline."
"King An is actually being pressured by this Head Chief. Now that he's free, King An's Imperial Residence might even prosper."
"Haha, a Rank One Head Chief. Which Royal Highness can stand him?"
Chu Li took a sip of wine and pondered.
Siao Shi raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Looks like you're unpopular!"
"Hmph!" Siao Qi scoffed. She felt that their words were harsh.
Su Ru shook her head.
Chu Li said, "Since ancient times, it's nothing out of the ordinary."
"I guess there will be a lot of people waiting for you." Siao Shi said, "Especially King Cheng. He must be ecstatic."
"That must be the case." Chu Li smiled, "And Leng Tao. I'm afraid he's going to get drunk and sing to his heart's content."
As they spoke, footsteps were heard.
A few Protectors went upstairs and looked around. Their gazes landed on Siao Qi. Seeing that she was a woman, their gazes softened. They turned around and said, "Imperial Crown Prince, no problem!"
Qiao San led the way. He came up first and bowed with a smile, "Imperial Crown Prince, please!"
Leng Tao waved his fan and swaggered up to the third floor. He glanced at the crowd lazily. His gaze suddenly froze when he saw Chu Li.
His white and plump face suddenly broke into a smile, "Ha, who is this!"
Chu Li held his wine glass and looked at him.
Leng Tao laughed out loud: "Isn't this the famous Head Chief Chu!"
Chu Li said lightly, "Imperial Crown Prince Tao, it seems like you've forgotten your lesson!"
"Chu Li, it's not the same as before!" Leng Tao closed his fan and smacked his palm. He smiled, "What can you do to me!"
"Even if I'm going to the Imperial Mausoleum, I'm still a Rank One. Beating you up is not a problem." Chu Li held his wine glass and said lazily.
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