After killing all the assassins in the surroundings, the three of them could only find another place to settle down.
In another part of the forest, there was a bonfire, and the three of them sat beside it.
Both Lu Yurong and Xiao Qi took off their white veils. One of them had a charming face while the other had a pure and beautiful face. Both of them were good at their own game and it was hard to tell who was better. The surrounding air became much fresher.
"King Ping has relinquished his military authority. I heard that you were the one who persuaded him." Lu Yurong tossed a piece of firewood into the room and dusted her hands. Then, she looked at Chu Li with her beautiful eyes.
Chu Li sat opposite her. "Who said that?"
"What do you think?" Lu Yurong said.
Chu Li pondered for a moment before he shook his head. "It's not my fault. King Ping is disheartened and doesn't want to fight at the border anymore. He's tired of it … He's killed so many Li Dynasty's cavalrymen and protected the Ji Dynasty, but he couldn't protect Madam. His heart has turned cold."
"Don't tell me you're blaming the Emperor?" Lu Yurong smiled faintly.
"A little," Chu Li replied.
The Emperor could protect all the wangye, but he didn't care about the wangfei's life or death. Furthermore, it was the wangfei that was not by his side, guarding the border. She needed someone to protect her, but the Emperor couldn't protect her.
How could King Ping not feel resentful? If he didn't express his resentment, he would have buried it in his heart. Instead, it would have been stronger and left behind hidden dangers. If he expressed it, the emperor would feel relieved.
Lu Yurong said, "So His Majesty threw the Secret Guardians Hall's Deputy Commander into the Imperial Mausoleum, and threw you, a centurion, in as well?"
Chu Li glanced at her without saying a word.
Lu Yurong chuckled, "Or is it because you blindly interfered and still have a conscience that you ended up like this?"
"Why bother asking if you already know?" Chu Li scoffed.
"Let's see if you're lying!" Lu Yurong smiled and said, "At least you didn't lie to me. But it's really tragic for you to end up like this. You've been crippled of your martial arts and sent to the Imperial Mausoleum. There's no hope for you to return to the Fairy's Capital. Your life is over!"
Chu Li nodded. "Yes, my life is over."
"But I see that you are quite calm." Lu Yurong looked him up and down.
She initially thought that Chu Li would be in a daze. Confidence did not come out of thin air, it was because of his strength. Chu Li was in high spirits because of his martial arts. If he lost his martial arts, he would naturally lose his confidence.
Unexpectedly, Chu Li was still in high spirits and did not look down at all.
She could not help but admire him for being able to remain calm and unmoved in the face of adversity. This was true courage. She had always admired Chu Li's great courage, which was far beyond what she could achieve.
Chu Li said, "Even if I lose my martial arts, I can live a free and unfettered life with my intelligence!"
"Hehehe!" Lu Yurong giggled, "Xiao Yao Zi Zai, you wish!"
Chu Li shook his head and said nothing.
Xiao Qi faintly asked, "Lu Yurong, what do you know?"
"Oh, Third Miss Xiao, are you worried?" Lu Yurong looked at her with a smile, "I won't say it!"
Xiao Qi frowned. "Will there be trouble at the Imperial Mausoleum?"
Lu Yurong smiled faintly.
Chu Li asked, "King Jing, are you relieved now?"
Lu Yurong pursed her lips and smiled. "King Ping might be taking a step back in order to advance."
Chu Li secretly sighed. Lu Yurong was indeed smart. He said, "No matter what, he took a step back. King Jing can take this opportunity to infiltrate the military. Miss Lu, you'll be very busy too. Do you still have the time to come and watch me?"
"There's no hurry." Lu Yurong's fair and delicate lips curled up.
She was excited when she saw King Jing's hope of ascending to the throne. Since her biggest opponent was in trouble, of course, she had to come and show off.
Xiao Qi said, "There's still ten years. Ten years may seem fast, but it can also be very slow. Who knows what will happen in the future!"
She said, "Chu Li has practiced martial arts for less than two years. It'll be faster if he cultivates again. Besides, it's not that difficult for me to ask for a Life Recovery Pill from Green Deer Cliff."
No matter how indifferent she was and how competitive she was, she could not bear to see Lu Yurong being so smug. Especially when Chu Li was down, it was like pouring salt on his wound, making him feel even more pain.
Lu Yurong's expression changed slightly. She thought of Xiao Yueling and could not help but scoff. "Crippling his martial arts is for the Emperor to see. How can he recover so quickly? Is he messing with the Emperor?"
Chu Li smiled. "Miss Lu, although I can't help King Jing succeed, it's still easy for me to ruin his plans."
Lu Yurong squinted her eyes.
Chu Li and her stared at each other. Their eyes were reflecting the fire.
Chu Li suddenly looked to his left and raised his voice. "Fa Yuan, since you're here, come out and meet me."
"Amitabha Buddha …" A Buddhist chant was heard. It was peaceful and quiet. It slowly traveled into their ears.
Fa Yuan's gray robe fluttered. He came to the bonfire and bowed with pressed palms. "Brother Chu, ladies."
Chu Li smiled. "Fa Yuan, are you here to laugh at me?"
Fa Yuan smiled. "The world is unpredictable. I didn't think that Brother Chu would have such a day."
"The world is unpredictable. I didn't think that I would meet you, Fa Yuan, under such circumstances." Chu Li smiled.
Lu Yurong scoffed. "Monk, why are you here?"
Fa Yuan smiled. "If Almsgiver Lu can come, why can't I?"
"They're just some small fry. They can't even withstand a single blow." Chu Li smiled. "There's no need for you to come."
"If Brother Chu is hurt by these small fry, it'll be a great shame." Fa Yuan shook his head.
Lu Yurong scoffed. "Monk, you and Chu Li are known as the Twin Prides. Are you afraid that your name will be tarnished?"
Fa Yuan smiled without saying a word.
Xiao Qi asked, "Master Fa Yuan, do you know the truth about the Imperial Mausoleum?"
"The Inner Mausoleum, the Outer Mausoleum, and Adjacent Town." Fa Yuan nodded. "Brother Chu's martial arts will be crippled. He'll enter the small town next to the Imperial Mausoleum and serve there."
Lu Yurong scoffed. "I'm here on King Jing's orders to inform the mayor to take care of Chu Li. I'll give you a job. Are you satisfied?"
"Thank you, King Jing." Chu Li fist saluted.
Lu Yurong rolled her eyes.
Fa Yuan said, "The people serving in the town are sent to guard the Imperial Mausoleum. Some of the residents are from the Outer Mausoleum, and some are family members from the Inner Mausoleum. The small town is very safe. You don't have to worry."
Xiao Qi sighed in relief.
Chu Li said, "Let's hurry up tomorrow and reach Adjacent Town as soon as possible."
He chatted with Fa Yuan and asked about the Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture. He wanted to know if there was a way to restrain it.
Fa Yuan shook his head. The Reincarnation Temple's inheritance was completely different from the Titanium Temple and the Tempest Temple. Moreover, the Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture had always been mysterious. He really did not know how to restrain it.
For the next two days, the journey was very quiet. It was as if the assassins did not dare to come after seeing that there were so many of them and tactfully left.
On the afternoon of the third day, they arrived at a small town that was about the same size as Qing Yun Town. It was bustling with people.
The four of them went straight to the Town Defense Prefecture.
The Town Defense Prefecture was located in the center of the town. It looked shabby and dilapidated. It was not even close to being luxurious. Moreover, the security was lax. There were only two Protectors guarding the gate. Other than that, there were no other Protectors in the prefecture.
Chang Gui was short and plump. He sat in an armchair in the main hall of the Town Defense Prefecture. He was smiling and did not look dignified at all. Instead, he looked like a spring breeze. He was a Grandmaster with a profound cultivation level.
Chang Gui sized Chu Li up. "Head Chief Chu Li, I've heard of your name here."
Chu Li fist saluted.
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