Elder Xu looked at Li Mu. Seeing that he was serious, he could only say, "If Lord Li wants to try, I will arrange it for you after I return to the main peak."
There was something he did not say out loud for the sake of his face.
If he only had a "slight understanding" of the Fu-lu Dao, he might not even be able to pass the first stage of the trial.
Every four years, the Ancestral Court held a trial of the Dao of Talismans. This trial also had the purpose of selecting the best disciples. During each trial, there would be thousands or even tens of thousands of cultivators coming from all over the Great Zhou and even other countries.
These cultivators all wanted to join the Fu-lu School and become a disciple of a large sect. They wanted to embark on a broader path of cultivation.
The people who participated in the trial traveled a long way. Every one of them had some confidence in their Fu-lu Dao. Even so, less than one out of a hundred people could pass the trial in the end.
Those who could last until the end were all true masters of the Fu-lu Dao.
Every path of cultivation was very difficult. A cultivator could only be proficient in one path.
A cultivator who was proficient in the Fu-lu Dao would find it difficult to invest a lot of time in Divine Arts, Alchemy, Artifact Forging, Formation, and Martial Dao. They would not have deep attainments in these areas.
In Elder Xu's eyes, Li Mu's attainments in Divine Arts had clearly reached the peak. He was among the top geniuses. If such a person was also proficient in the Fu-lu Dao, the heavens would be too unfair.
He originally wanted to remind Li Mu that if he only had a "slight understanding" of the Fu-lu Dao, there was no need for him to participate in the trial of the Dao of Talismans. After thinking about it, he felt that this would hurt his pride too much. It would be better to let him hit a wall once. He would know how much he was worth in the Fu-lu Dao.
After parting with Elder Xu, Li Mu flew towards White Cloud Peak.
This trip to Purple Cloud Peak was not without any gains.
He found out through Elder Sun's investigation that Li Qing had entered the Fu-lu School 11 years ago and had entered the sect through special channels.
Someone had wasted the opportunity to become a core disciple of the Fu-lu School and used a talisman to send her into the Fu-lu School.
Originally, the jade slip should have recorded the information of the disciples who had entered the sect in detail. Why did it only have her name?
What was her identity? What was she carrying? Why did she suddenly leave Fu-lu School? Li Mu's heart was filled with one mystery after another. He had no way of knowing all these, but he could confirm that Li Qing must have met with something, and it must be something grave, something that could endanger her life.
Li Mu's heart was burning with anxiety, but he had nowhere to go and was powerless to do anything.
Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something, and a ray of light appeared in his mind.
Just now, he was so worried that he actually forgot an important point.
As long as he could find the original owner of that talisman, wouldn't he be able to figure out what had happened to Li Qing?
The Dao of Talismans trial was only held once every four years, and the person that obtained the first every year would surely be the center of attention. It was difficult to find Li Qing, but wasn't it easy to find him?
Li Mu flew back to the main peak. This time, he did not ask Dao Zhong to invite Elder Xu, but paid a visit in person.
After only a quarter of an hour, he saw Li Mu again. Elder Xu asked in surprise, "Lord Li, is there anything else?"
Li Mu went straight to the point and asked, "Elder Xu must have an impression of the first person in each Dao of Talismans trial, right?"
"Of course." Taoist priest Xu Chang said, "Four years ago, the first person in the Dao of Talismans trial is now a core disciple of the main peak. Two years ago, he stepped into Dongxuan. Eight years ago, the first person in the Dao of Talismans trial did not stay in the Ancestral Court, but he established a branch of the Fu-lu School. Twelve years ago … that person from twelve years ago, that person from twelve years ago, used his talisman in exchange for Li Qing's opportunity to enter the sect."
Li Mu hurriedly asked, "Who was that person from twelve years ago?"
Elder Xu shook his head and said, "Because he didn't stay in the Ancestral Court, nor did he join the Fu-lu School. I don't remember his information. Lord Li, please wait a moment, I'll check for you …"
He walked out of the Taoist Palace, and after a while, he came back and said, "I've found it. That person's name is Li Er. Twelve years ago, he only left this name. Li Er, Li Qing. Could Li Qing be his daughter … However, the name Li Er should be just a pseudonym. No one would have such a strange name."
Li Mu said seriously, "This matter is very important to me. I want to know the ins and outs of what happened back then. I'll have to trouble Elder Xu."
Elder Xu had never seen Li Mu so serious. After thinking for a while, he said, "I'll check who was in charge of the Talisman Dao Trial back then. He should know more than me."
He walked into the Taoist Palace and came out a moment later. He took out a Fu-lu, transmitted a few words to the Fu-lu, and threw the Fu-lu into the air. The talisman turned into a paper crane and flew out of the Taoist Palace.
Not long after, an old woman flew in from the outside.
After the old woman came in, she asked directly, "Senior Brother Xu, why are you looking for me?"
Elder Xu looked at the old woman and asked, "Junior Sister Chen, I remember that you were in charge of the Talisman Dao Trial 12 years ago. Do you still remember the first place of the trial?"
The old woman was stunned and said, "Why do you suddenly ask this?"
Taoist priest Xu Chang said, "Don't ask this first. Do you still remember that person?"
The old woman said, "Of course. That person is called Li Er. I remember that 13 years ago, he wanted to send a little girl to our Fu-lu School. However, that little girl's aptitude was not outstanding, so we didn't agree at that time."
Elder Xu said in surprise, "There's such a thing?"
The old woman nodded and said, "Later, he asked me what would make the Ancestral Court willing to accept that little girl. I told him that as long as the little girl could enter the top 30 in the Talisman Dao Trial, or if he could win the Talisman Dao Trial, she could enter the Ancestral Court …"
Elder Xu asked, "What happened after that?"
The old woman continued, "That little girl didn't cultivate and didn't even have the qualifications to participate in the Talisman Dao Trial. However, Li Er left without saying a word after hearing it. Half a year later, he actually came to participate in the trial and passed several stages in a row. He took the first place in one fell swoop and used that talisman to exchange for the little girl's chance to enter the Ancestral Court. I remember that she went to the Violet Cloud Peak later …"
After 12 years, when she talked about Li Er, her face was still full of admiration. She said, "That person really has great perseverance. Half a year ago, he didn't know the Dao of Fu-lu at all, but he still borrowed a talisman book from me. I pitied him, so I passed on some of my knowledge of talisman books to him. Who knew that half a year later, his attainments in the Talisman Dao would advance by leaps and bounds. He was actually not inferior to the elders who had been immersed in the Talisman Dao for many years. He suppressed thousands of Talisman Dao experts and won the first place in the trial in one fell swoop. In fact, at that time, the Sect Master specially allowed him to become a core disciple of the Ancestral Court in addition to that little girl, but he refused …"
The old woman sighed and said, "Twelve years ago, if he was willing to stay in the Fu-lu School, with his perseverance and talent, I'm afraid our sect would have another Head Elder. What a pity …"
Li Mu asked hopefully, "Senior, do you know where Li Er went?"
The old woman shook her head and said, "Since the little girl was sent to the Fu-lu School eleven years ago, he has never appeared again."
Li Mu didn't give up and continued to ask, "What does Li Er look like?"
The old woman waved her hand and a picture appeared in front of Li Mu. The man in the picture was wearing a gray robe and a bamboo hat on his head. A black cloth hung down the edge of the bamboo hat, completely covering his appearance.
Li Mu sighed. The only remaining clue of the Fu-lu School was broken just like that.
When he returned to White Cloud Peak, Han Zhe and Junior Sister Qin had already left.
Before Li Mu left, he changed his wine. With Han Zhe's alcohol tolerance, he would get drunk after a few cups. He didn't know if Junior Sister Qin would be able to seize the opportunity.
Li Mu wasn't in the mood to worry about Han Zhe. He was only thinking about Li Qing.
A year ago, when Li Mu was by her side, he was only a small bailiff and couldn't help her much.
Now, he already had the ability to protect her, but he couldn't find her.
Fate often played with people like this.
When she made the decision to leave the Fu-lu School, she must have been in a lot of pain.
Therefore, Li Mu was determined to obtain the talisman tablet for the Talisman Dao Trial this time.
This matter was outside of his original plan. Li Mu thought about it and decided to inform the Empress.
Li Mu took out the conch. After activating it with his magic power, he asked softly, "Your Majesty, are you busy?"
Soon, the Empress's voice came from the conch, "Are you coming back?"
Li Mu coughed softly and said awkwardly, "No, I might have to wait for a few more days to return to the Divine Capital. In a few days, it will be the Fu-lu School's Talisman Dao Trial. I plan to participate in this trial …"
"Talisman Dao Trial?" Within the conch, the Empress's voice paused, and then she asked. "Isn't the Talisman Dao trial set up by the Talisman Sect for the sake of selecting disciples? You promised me that you wouldn't join the Talisman Sect …"
Li Mu quickly explained, "It's not like what Your Majesty thinks. Your Majesty, please listen to my explanation …"
Li Mu felt strange talking to the Empress like this. It was as if their identities were reversed.
Then he realized that this was the identity he should have. He could finally talk to the Empress with this normal identity.
The Empress was silent for a moment and said, "You can explain."
Li Mu thought for a moment and said, "I think that the Great Zhou is now troubled by both internal and external problems. The new party, the old party, and the Academy are not on the same side as Your Majesty. The only Inner Guard who is loyal to Your Majesty is too weak. There seem to be many officials in the court, but Your Majesty is the only one who is struggling. If the Fu-lu School can support Your Majesty, you won't have to work so hard …"
In the Changle Palace, Zhou Yi felt a trace of warmth in her heart. Even her gaze softened. She said softly, "These sects have always been detached from the world. No matter the rise or fall of the dynasty, they can't interfere with the court …"
Li Mu said, "I can first become a disciple of the Fu-lu School and then cultivate slowly. If I have a chance to enter the Sixth Realm, I can become a peak chief and have a certain say in the Fu-lu School. If I have a chance to enter the Seventh Realm, I have a chance to become the headmaster of the Fu-lu School. At that time, I and the entire Fu-lu School will be Your Majesty's solid backing …"
Outside the small building, Elder Xu was holding a trial letter and had one foot in the yard. When he heard Li Mu's words, embarrassment appeared on his face. He didn't know whether to enter or leave …
Li Mu also noticed the abnormality behind him. When he turned around and met Elder Xu's eyes, his expression gradually became awkward.
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