Chu Li smiled. "Don't worry about it. I'll take it one day at a time. Maybe the Emperor will summon me back in seven days."
"Impossible!" Xu Huande said, "I know the Emperor's temper. Even if he's wrong, he'll be wrong to the end. He won't give up halfway and won't allow his dignity to be damaged. He'll regret it even if he's wrong!"
"If that's the case, will he stay here forever?" Xiao Qi asked with a frown.
Xu Huande said, "Even if someone pleads for him, based on the Emperor's temper, he won't change his mind for at least a year or so!"
"Fortunately, it's only a year or so." Chu Li smiled. "If he doesn't change his mind, I'll really have to stay here."
His desire to become an Enlightened Master was getting more and more urgent. He was suppressed everywhere and could not move freely. He felt that he was ashamed of his rebirth.
Xu Huande said, "Of course! … Chu Li, I noticed that your thoughts are dangerous. You're being disrespectful to the Emperor. "
"If I'm this respectful, it'll be difficult for me to become an Enlightened Master." Chu Li shook his head.
"Chu Li, although you're a genius and even better than Fa Yuan from the Tempest Temple, it'll be extremely difficult for you to become an Enlightened Master. It's best to give up on this idea or you'll be asking for trouble." Xu Huande shook his head and stood up. "Let's go. We'll find a quiet place."
Chu Li nodded. "Let's go to my new residence."
"My place." Xu Huande shook his head.
Chu Li agreed and followed Xu Huande down the restaurant. After a few turns, they entered a narrow alley and arrived at an ordinary house.
The house here was very different from the one Chu Li bought. It was narrow and low.
"Commander Xu?" Chu Li looked around.
Xu Huande shook his head. "I can pay but it's not necessary. Moreover, it's not a good idea."
"It shouldn't be difficult to buy a better residence, right?"
"A good residence is too eye-catching. Without enough power, you won't be able to protect it." Xu Huande shook his head. "Even if you buy it, it'll be occupied."
"Is the security in the city so bad?" Chu Li frowned.
Xu Huande said, "It's fine on the surface, but don't forget that there are martial arts figures here. Although the mayor is a master, he can't control every corner of the city. Since ancient time, it's always been black and white!"
"Then who has the final say underground?" Chu Li asked.
Xu Huande pushed open the door and entered. There was only a flowerbed in the small courtyard inside. Beside the flowerbed was a wooden table. It had been weathered by the wind and rain, mottled and worn out.
The three of them sat at the wooden table. Xu Huande brewed some tea and sighed. "The underground master was originally a chiliarch. His surname was Xu, and his given name was Guangyang. He was once a general of the southern border, and he often fought against the Zheng Dynasty. Later on, he was punished and sent here."
Chu Li frowned and pondered.
Xu Huande continued, "This Xu Guangyang was also sent here after his martial arts were crippled, just like you. However, his martial arts were crippled by the imperial court and then thrown here. I didn't expect him to recover his martial arts so quickly and unite his four subordinates to become the boss in the city. No one dares to offend him."
"Does His Majesty know?"
"I know."
"Interesting." Chu Li shook his head.
"He was brought down by the Secret Guardians Hall back then." Xu Huande shook his head. "He hates the Secret Guardians Hall to the core!"
Siao Qi frowned even more.
"Then Commander Xu can't defeat him?" Chu Li asked.
Xu Huande shook his head. "His cultivation level is extremely high. I'm no match for him. Moreover, his four subordinates are top-notch masters!"
Chu Li said, "Looks like the days from now on won't be peaceful."
"The underworld exists everywhere. This place is much more dangerous than the Fairy's Capital!" Xu Huande shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Back then, I only did things on impulse. I was confident that I had the Emperor's protection, so I offended people. I didn't expect this day to come."
He sighed again.
Fate was unpredictable. He never thought that he would have such a day. He could not hide his disappointment.
Initially, he thought that he would be valued by the Emperor if he stayed true to his heart. He did not expect the Emperor to abandon him in a flash. He was in such a difficult situation. No matter how strong his martial arts was, he could only fight alone. He was far from Xu Guangyang's group.
Chu Li smiled. "Commander Xu, you don't have to worry after today. With Lady Siao around, dealing with those people will be a piece of cake!"
Siao Qi glared at him.
Xu Huande smiled bitterly. "No matter how powerful Lady Siao is, she can only stay for seven days. Besides, she might not be able to defeat Xu Guangyang."
"I'll just try." Chu Li said, "Lady Siao, what do you think?"
"Mm." Siao Qi nodded.
Chu Li and Xu Huande then talked about the situation in the town and Xu Huande's assignment.
Xu Huande's assignment was to patrol the outer mausoleum, so he was quite free. However, the people from the outer mausoleum could not stay in the mausoleum. They had to enter the Imperial Mausoleum to take turns on duty. When the time was up, they had to come out and return to live in the town.
Only the people from the inner mausoleum could live in the mausoleum.
"The protectors from the inner mausoleum can also enter the town," Xu Huande said. "Those people are all top-notch masters. It's best if you don't offend them. They've been staying here all their lives and are fearless. Many of them have mental problems and are like lunatics."
Chu Li slowly nodded.
Siao Qi sat aside and listened without saying anything.
When the sky turned dark, Chu Li and Siao Qi left the Xu residence. Before they left, Chu Li gave Xu Huande a spirit pill to help him recover from his injuries.
The two strolled along the river.
The weeping willow swayed gently with the night breeze.
Strings of lanterns were hung on both sides of the river, illuminating the houses on both sides. The river swayed gently and sparkled.
On the river, a small boat floated along with the waves like a leaf on the river. Some scholars sat in the boat and recited poems while the sound of bamboo fluttered from the boat.
"The Deputy Commander of the Secret Guardians Hall has fallen to such a state." Siao Qi gently shook her head.
Chu Li said, "It's because he was abandoned by the Emperor."
Siao Qi's bright eyes looked at him.
Chu Li smiled. "Lady Siao, don't worry. I won't end up like this."
"If I leave, you won't be able to use your martial arts. If you're surrounded, how will you escape? Divine power is a big secret. It can't be leaked! "
"It's nothing to get beaten up," Chu Li said.
Siao Qi gently shook her head and bit her lower lip.
Small boats floated along the river. A beautiful song could be heard, melodious and pleasing to the ear.
The two walked side by side by the river. They could hear the sound of their footsteps. Under the lanterns, Siao Qi's face was faintly discernible.
The two unknowingly walked back to the residence and suddenly stopped.
The main door was shattered on the ground as if it was slashed by a knife. The two walked in and saw that the parterre in the front yard was in a mess. Broken flowers and leaves were scattered everywhere. It was completely destroyed.
The stone table next to the parterre was shattered and turned into a pile of stones. The stone stool was overturned and there were knife marks everywhere. It could no longer be used.
Chu Li took a deep breath and scoffed. "Looks like we don't have to go to them. They came to us first!"
Siao Qi's bright eyes flashed coldly. She calmly said, "Their skills are indeed extraordinary!"
Through these knife and palm marks, she speculated that these people's cultivation level was indeed Grandmasters. Moreover, their cultivation level was high.
The two went back into the house. All the furniture was broken. Not a single one was intact. The bed was split into several pieces and the bedding was torn. Silk and cotton were like snow. They were scattered all over the ground.
"Ruthless!" Chu Li said coldly.
Siao Qi said, "He deliberately provoked us, right?"
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