Prince Kang scoffed and said, "This is more like a trap. Many arrogant and talented people think that they are better than their predecessors and can see through the secrets of the Enlightened Master. Thus, they enter the Inner Mausoleum and never come out again. So, Young Chu, don't be silly and think that you can see through the secrets of the Enlightened Master!"
Chu Li remained silent.
He was indeed conceited that his comprehension surpassed everyone else's. He felt that the Inner Mausoleum was a great temptation. If he could really break through and become an Enlightened Master in one fell swoop, no one in the world would be able to stop him. How satisfying would that be?
He was still rational, so he quickly sobered up. If it was that easy to become a Heavenly Deity, there would have been Heavenly Deities long ago!
"Eighth Brother is speaking the truth." Prince Bao said slowly, "Don't be bewitched by the Enlightened Master and think that you can see through the Enlightened Master. In my opinion, you should just cripple your martial arts! … I'll just cultivate outside the Imperial Tombs. Once I'm back, I'll come back to cultivate in seclusion and recover my martial arts. I'll be a good man again! "
"That's the safest choice!" Prince Kang said solemnly.
Chu Li thought for a moment, then raised his head and smiled. "Thank you, Your Royal Highnesses. I will cripple your martial arts!"
"Decisive! Smart!" Prince Kang gave him a thumbs up and said with a smile, "This is not an easy decision. On one hand, you have to resist the temptation, and on the other hand, you have to endure the pain. In short, don't change your mind. You must cripple your martial arts!"
"Yes," Chu Li replied.
Prince Bao said, "But there is a risk in having your martial arts crippled. You have a lot of enemies. If someone knew that you have crippled your martial arts and tried to kill you along the way …"
Chu Li said, "I'm very lucky, I can't be killed!"
"You have to consider this!" Prince Bao said, "I'll get a few Protectors to escort you!"
Chu Li quickly shook his head. "Thank you, Your Royal Highness. There's really no need for that. I don't lack Protectors."
"… Alright, you're from the High Duke's Public House. You do have a strong background. Let's find a chance to plead with the Emperor." Prince Bao smiled. "The Emperor's temper comes and goes quickly. He hasn't changed even after becoming an Enlightened Master."
"The Emperor won't be angry that the two of you came here openly and told me this, right?" Chu Li smiled.
Prince Bao scoffed. "Are you afraid that he'll be angry?"
Prince Kang shook his head and said with a smile, "At most, he will reprimand us, nothing will happen."
Chu Li nodded.
Suddenly, footsteps could be heard from outside. Chief Zhu quietly came to the outside of the main hall and said in a low voice, "Head Chief, His Highness King Ping has arrived!"
"Open the middle door. I'll personally welcome you," Chu Li said.
"Yes." Chief Zhu hurriedly left.
"Alright, we're done talking. I won't disturb you and Fourth Brother." Prince Bao stood up.
Prince Kang also stood up and said with a smile, "Little Chu, you are a busy man."
Chu Li could not help but laugh. "Your Royal Highness, you're teasing me. I've been really busy these two days."
The two of them strode out of the hall, and the guards outside hurriedly followed, escorting the three of them out.
When they exited the main gate, they saw King Ping in the middle of the eight protectors. King Ping's burly face was cold as if he had seen through everything and was indifferent to everything.
Upon seeing Prince Bao and Prince Kang, King Ping went forward and gave them a fist salute. "Seventh Uncle, Eighth Uncle."
Prince Bao and Prince Kang waved their hands and sighed to themselves. However, there was no expression on their faces. They leaped onto their horses and left immediately.
King Ping watched them leave and entered the main hall with Chu Li.
Chu Li said, "Your Royal Highness, are you still angry because of me?"
King Ping said in a low voice, "I didn't expect my father to be so petty!"
Chu Li shook his head. "As an emperor, my dignity must not be tarnished. His Highness King Jing came over just now and asked you to write a letter to appease the generals of the border army."
The two of them had gone through thick and thin together, so there was no need to be polite. If he was polite to King Ping, he would be dissatisfied and become distant. The more impolite he was, the closer they were.
"I'll write it when I get back!" King Ping said.
Chu Li said, "Your Royal Highness, you must be careful of assassinations."
"Once I enter Fairy's Capital, I won't be afraid of assassinations." King Ping said coldly, "My father can rush over at any time. I can't die even if I want to!"
Chu Li nodded.
If he still had this worry before, after the appearance of the Emperor, he completely believed that the Emperor had the ability to appear by King Ping's side at any time and save his life.
King Ping said, "I'm bored now. I'll accompany you to the Imperial Mausoleum."
Chu Li shook his head. "Your Royal Highness, think about the consort."
King Ping fell silent and nodded slowly.
If he wanted to take revenge, he had to wait and find an opportunity. If he left the court, he would not be able to move forward with nothing to rely on.
"Your Royal Highness, if you're free, you might as well participate in court affairs," Chu Li said.
King Ping sighed and nodded.
He really did not want to participate in court affairs. He felt that it was a mess of flies seeking personal gain and scheming against each other. It was not something a man should do.
"Take your time on the road. I'll see if you can change my father's mind."
"Your Royal Highness, you don't have to plead for me anymore. I've decided to cripple my martial arts to avoid entering the Imperial Mausoleum. After a while, when the Emperor's anger subsides, Prince Bao and Prince Kang will plead for me," Chu Li said.
King Ping frowned. "Cripple your martial arts?"
"Don't worry, Your Royal Highness. I can come out." Chu Li smiled.
King Ping nodded slowly.
The two of them chatted for a while more before King Ping took his leave.
Chu Li returned to Tianshu Courtyard and told Siao Shi and Xiao Qi about the matter. Both of them frowned.
"Is this idea reliable?" Siao Shi frowned. "It won't be a problem, right? If you really cripple your martial arts and can't come back, you might be bullied there. How can you bear that? "
Chu Li smiled. "When I first entered the High Duke's Public House, I didn't know any martial arts and I wasn't bullied."
"That's different." Siao Shi rolled her eyes. "When you entered the High Duke's Public House, you were surrounded by acquired masters. At most, they were innate masters. The people in the Imperial Mausoleum are much stronger than them!"
Xiao Qi asked, "You're going to cripple your martial arts before you go to the Imperial Mausoleum?"
"Yes." Chu Li nodded. "Crippling my martial arts is considered lowering my head to the Emperor."
When he thought about this, a strong desire surged in his heart again. His desire to become an Enlightened Master grew stronger. It was not a good feeling to live such a sullen life. Now that he was reborn, he must cultivate to become an Enlightened Master. He must live to his heart's content!
"It'll be dangerous on the road." Xiao Qi frowned.
Chu Li said, "My Lady, escort me there."
The last time he saved King Ping, he almost lost his life. He suddenly had an epiphany and did not want to live slowly anymore. He wanted to quickly take Xiao Qi into his arms. He did not care about the Regal Sword Scripture!
Xiao Qi looked at him deeply.
Siao Shi pursed her lips and smiled. "So that's your plan. It's decided then!"
"If I leave, what about Second Eldest Sister?" Xiao Qi asked.
Xiao Shi said, "The Fairy's Capital is heavily guarded. No one will dare to cause trouble or they'll be attacked by everyone. Don't worry."
Chu Li smiled. "I still have Senior Shen."
He usually did not see Shen Yinghu. She was always cultivating in another residence and rarely came over.
However, if Xiao Qi was not around, Shen Yinghu would be there to oversee everything.
"… Alright, I'll escort you there." Xiao Qi slowly nodded.
While the three of them were talking, Chief Zhu's voice came from outside. "Head Chief, Miss Mo from the Verdant Cloud Brothel sent an invitation!"
Chu Li said, "Come in."
Chief Zhu lowered his head and walked in. He presented the invitation with both hands and then left.
Chu Li took the invitation and looked at it. It was tonight.
The two ladies glared at him coldly.
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