A bright moon illuminated the entire Divine Capital.
Under the moonlight, the Clear Rain Courtyard of Verdant Cloud Building was like a dream.
In the brightly lit room, the sound of the zither could be heard.
The interior of the room was decorated elegantly and pleasantly. The thick moon-white carpet was spotless, and the white gauze curtains fluttered indistinctly.
Chu Li and Mo Qingyu each sat in front of a low table. The thick cattail hassock was placed on a thick carpet, which was soft and comfortable to sit on.
Mo Qingyu was dressed in a plain white robe. Her beautiful hair was tied up high like a black cloud. Her slender and fair fingers were slowly twirling the strings as she lowered her head to play the zither, revealing her snow-white neck that was as long as ivory.
Chu Li squinted his eyes and took a sip of wine from the white jade cup from time to time. He looked relaxed.
When the music stopped, Chu Li opened his eyes and clapped his hands in admiration.
"Junior Brother, it's rare that you're still in the mood." Mo Qingyu stood up with her guzheng in her hand and sat down in front of Chu Li. A faint fragrance wafted into his nose.
Her jade-like hand picked up the jade pot and poured another cup for Chu Li.
Chu Li smiled. "It's just a trip to the Imperial Mausoleum."
"The Imperial Mausoleum …" Mo Qingyu shook her head gently. She put down the jade pot and sat in front of Chu Li. The two of them were so close that their breaths smelled like orchids.
Chu Li said, "Since Senior Sister knows, then Master should know as well, right?"
"Master's Junior Shen wants you to return to the mountain." Mo Qingyu sighed faintly. "The Imperial Mausoleum is a forbidden place in the martial arts world!"
"Senior Sister, do you know the secret of the Imperial Mausoleum? Is there really the secret of the Enlightened Master?" Chu Li asked.
Mo Qingyu stood up gracefully and sat down gracefully in front of her low table. "The Imperial Mausoleum does have the secret of the Enlightened Master, but no one knows what the secret is."
"No one really came out?"
"Every single Emperor of the past had to enter and eventually emerge as a Heavenly Deity."
"Could it be a trap where people die the moment they enter?"
"If no one comes out of the Inner Mausoleum, they can't leave the Imperial Mausoleum. However, they can move freely within the Imperial Mausoleum. The Inner Mausoleum and the Outer Mausoleum are connected, separated only by a large door. However, once they enter the Inner Mausoleum, they can never leave the Imperial Mausoleum for the rest of their lives. This is a solemn vow."
"I see …" Chu Li was enlightened.
Mo Qingyu sighed. "The Imperial Mausoleum is actually a huge formation!"
Chu Li raised his eyebrows.
"This formation is extremely powerful. It's not that no one has ever set their eyes on the imperial mausoleum, but no one has ever come out after entering." Mo Qingyu shook her head and said, "I don't know how many masters there are in the Imperial Mausoleum. I'm afraid only the Emperor knows, especially the Inner Mausoleum."
Chu Li nodded.
"That's why it's impossible for you to break out of the mausoleum." Mo Qingyu said, "Why don't you disappear halfway and return to Amethyst Mountain directly? Even the Emperor can't do anything to you then!"
"This won't bring trouble to the Amethyst Mountain, right?" Chu Li asked.
Mo Qingyu's exquisite face revealed a proud expression. "Although our Amethyst Mountain does not have an Enlightened Master, we have the ability to deal with an Enlightened Master. The Emperor would not dare to attack our Amethyst Mountain!"
Chu Li nodded.
This was where the confidence of the four major sects lay, as well as the foundation.
Chu Li shook his head again. "Senior Sister, I appreciate your kindness, but I will not return to Amethyst Mountain."
Mo Qingyu looked at him in surprise.
Chu Li said, "Once I leave halfway, I can only hide in Amethyst Mountain. It's no different from entering the Imperial Mausoleum."
"You can just change your identity and appearance." Mo Qingyu frowned and said, "But once you enter the Imperial Mausoleum, you'll never be able to show your face."
"I have my own arrangements," Chu Li said.
Mo Qingyu asked, "You really won't return to Amethyst Mountain?"
Chu Li shook his head.
Mo Qingyu sighed and said, "Alright, you have your own ideas. I won't be able to persuade you otherwise. I'll tell Master's Junior Shen."
Chu Li smiled. "How's Senior Sister Mo recently?"
"I'm living very comfortably." Mo Qingyu smiled. "It's all thanks to you."
Chu Li said, "If you don't like it, leave early! After I leave Fairy's Capital, I might implicate you. "
"I'll act according to the circumstances." Mo Qingyu smiled.
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Chu Li finally settled the matters in Fairy's Capital. He directly announced to the public that he would not meet anyone and appeared in Gale City.
Gale City had regained its peace. No one seemed to notice the changes in the Roaring Tiger Clan, but the undercurrents were surging. Everyone was waiting for Zheng Yanwu's arrival.
They all knew that Zheng Yanwu would never let Zhao Dahe go. Zhao Dahe's fate was already clear.
A hundred-year-old master versus a rising star. No matter how powerful the rising star was, it was useless. Everyone knew that Zhao Dahe did not have many days left to live. Once he met Zheng Yanwu, he would definitely die.
In the morning, Chu Li was lying on a deck chair in the backyard of the residence, basking in the bright sunshine. He was sleepy and comfortable.
Lu Shu's short and plump body was lying on the deck chair next to him. Kou Qiong and Feng Wuji were handling the mundane affairs of the Radiance Clan. Their injuries were mostly healed. They could not fight, but they could handle the affairs of the clan.
"Hu Ya and the others are fickle. They don't think highly of us and Young Master." Lu Shu laid on the chair and yawned lazily. "Once Young Master is defeated, they'll definitely run back to the Roaring Tiger Clan!"
"The Roaring Tiger Clan won't accept them anymore!" Chu Li said.
"I don't think so. They're the essence of the Roaring Tiger Clan." Lu Shu scoffed. "The White Tiger Sect will pinch their noses and accept it. At most, they'll chase Hu Ya away. Without a leader, they'll be easier to control."
Chu Li nodded. "We'll talk about it after we kill Zheng Yanwu."
"If Young Master can kill Zheng Yanwu, they'll definitely be obedient." Lu Shu smiled. "But everyone doesn't think you can do it, Young Master."
"We'll have to try!" Chu Li said lazily.
"I'm afraid that the other two sects will take the opportunity to cause trouble," Lu Shu said. "If they mess up Young Master's mind, Zheng Yanwu will have a higher chance of winning!"
"Hmm, based on the Flaming Sun Sect's character, it's highly possible. Get ready," Chu Li said.
"Get ready for what?" A gentle voice was heard. Two beautiful women in green robes and white veils landed in front of them. Their watery eyes fell on him without blinking.
Chu Li stood up from the deck chair and fist saluted. "Senior Sister Li, Senior Sister Lu."
Li Ruolan scoffed. "Zhao Dahe, you're getting better at stirring up trouble. You're still stirring up trouble at a time like this!"
Lu Zhen asked, "Junior Brother Zhao, did you really kill Zheng Tianhe?"
Chu Li nodded. "I did!"
"He's quite bold. Doesn't he know that his father is a hidden master?" Lu Zhen said. "We heard that Zheng Yanwu has left the mountain and will arrive at Gale City soon. What are you going to do?"
"We'll deal with it when it comes. What else can we do?"
"Let's avoid it," Li Ruolan said.
Chu Li scoffed. "If I avoid it, what will happen to Gale Branch?"
"You can't even protect yourself. Why would you care about Gale Branch?" Li Ruolan scoffed. "If you're here, you and Gale Branch won't be able to protect yourselves. If you're not here, he might not attack Gale Branch. After all, you're the one who killed his son."
"I won't avoid it!" Chu Li said. "I won't step back!"
"When will you change your bad temper!" Li Ruolan said angrily. "Look at the situation now. If you don't retreat, you'll die!"
"I won't retreat even if I die!" Chu Li scoffed.
Li Ruolan was furious.
Lu Zhen quickly said, "Alright, since you won't retreat, we'll help you. The three of us should be able to fight."
"Thank you, Senior Sister Lu!" Chu Li fist saluted.
Lu Shu left the room quietly.
"If you've recovered your martial arts, there's still hope. But you haven't." Li Ruolan looked at him and shook her head. "Hurry up and cultivate!"
Chu Li nodded.
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