Chapter 0070 Bright
Grandmaster's Mansion, inside Li Chengkong's courtyard.
Li Chengkong and Qin Tiannan were in the small pavilion on the west side, leaning on the railing and watching the fish swimming in the pond.
Occasionally a fish jumped out of the water and then fell back down.
Qin Tiannan withdrew his gaze from Yu'er and looked at Li Chengkong.
Li Chengkong was as calm as water, looking at the fish in the water calmly: "I want to thank the emperor for not killing me."
"Alas..." Qin Tiannan sighed.
He thought to himself that he would also be depressed and heartbroken, but that was the way the world was and there was nothing anyone could do about it.
"Master, it's actually not bad to stay here. I can practice in peace." Li Chengkong said with a smile, "I don't have to grow vegetables anymore. It's less troublesome than staying in Xiaoling Mausoleum."
Qin Tiannan smiled bitterly.
This sounds true, but no matter how bad the Xiaoling Mausoleum is, one is free inside the mausoleum and has companions to talk to and relieve boredom.
And in this Grandmaster's Mansion, there is only one courtyard for activities. No matter how elegant the courtyard is, it cannot compare to the breadth of the Xiaoling Mausoleum. Being alone there can drive a person crazy.
He felt that it was his own negligence that caused this mess, causing Li Chengkong to suffer an unjust accusation.
Li Chengkong asked, "How are the followers of the Ziyang Sect?"
Qin Tiannan shook his head slowly: "I don't know."
He knew without asking that in order to prevent the Zi Yang Sect from silencing him, or even others from silencing him, he must have been strictly protected.
Li Chengkong slowly stroked the cloud pattern on the railing and chuckled, "What kind of immortal is this that would go to such great lengths to design this?"
He could clearly see the memory of this body, which showed that it had never joined the Zi Yang Sect before entering the Xiaoling Mausoleum.
Is this a tactic of the Zi Yang Cult to turn the tables on themselves, or is it someone else's doing?
There was a fog in front of my eyes, and even with the Yitian supercomputer, I couldn't see clearly.
Qin Tiannan frowned and said, "You are a vegetable grower in Xiaoling Mausoleum, you have no power or position, why should I deal with you!"
"Forget it, there's no point in thinking too much... Chief, can you help me keep an eye on this person's background?"
Political struggles are different from martial arts fights. They kill people invisibly and no one even knows how they died. They are several times more dangerous than martial arts fights.
I have no power or influence now, and I have no right to fight with others. I can only passively take a beating.
There is no point in trying to figure out who it is now. The key is to find a way to break the deadlock.
A host of thoughts flashed through his mind like shooting stars.
"Okay, I'll keep an eye on it." Qin Tiannan said in a deep voice, "Then I'll go. You just stay here and don't think too much!"
There is still hope of clearing my name if I stay here under house arrest, but if I really want to escape, I will surely die.
He was afraid that Li Cheng would become arrogant and think he could defeat the other masters and escape.
Li Chengkong smiled: "Don't worry, Boss, I know my limits and I won't do anything rash."
"Okay!... Take care!" Qin Tiannan patted his shoulder, turned around and strode away.
Li Chengkong watched him leave, his face gradually becoming gloomy.
When will I be able to clear my name? One year? Ten years? One hundred years?
The Grandmaster's Mansion may seem relaxed, but it is actually extremely strict. With my current strength, it is impossible for me to escape!
Practice! Practice!
His heart was like a raging wave, but his mind became calmer and his calculation speed increased by two points. He desperately activated the Zi Yang Divine Art and the Tai Su Yu Xing Jue.
Anger and depression turned into endless motivation, allowing him to improve even more vigorously.
…
Hall of Light
Dugu Qian was reviewing memorials in front of the dragon desk, his back straight, as if he was never tired and had endless energy.
Lu Zhang was reviewing memorials at the desk below him when he suddenly looked up and saw a young eunuch standing at the door of the palace. He then stood up quietly and walked to the entrance.
The young eunuch leaned over and whispered something in his ear. He nodded slightly, tiptoed to the dragon table, and said softly, "Your Majesty, Concubine Yu sent the Jade Lotus Cake."
"Pah!" Dugu Qian threw the memorial onto the dragon table and rubbed his brows: "Send it in."
Lu Zhang waved his hand.
Wang Xiyuan, who looked simple and honest, walked into the hall with his head lowered, holding a white peony sandalwood box in both hands, and took small steps forward to present it to Lu Zhang.
Lu Zhang took it, opened it, and took out a small plate from inside. On the plate was a round cake that was as white as snow and about the size of a Yuanxiao (Chinese glutinous rice dumpling).
He placed the small plate on the dragon table, took out the silver chopsticks from the wooden box, and presented them to Dugu Qian with both hands.
Dugu Qian picked up the silver chopsticks, picked up the round cake and put it into his mouth, chewing it slowly, and slowly smiled: "Well! It's worthy of Concubine Yu's craftsmanship!"
He put down the silver chopsticks with satisfaction: "Tell Concubine Yu that I will be there tonight!"
"Yes!" Wang Xiyuan agreed respectfully, put away the food box and left the Guangming Hall.
Lu Zhang smiled and said, "The Jade Lotus Cake made by Concubine Yu is truly one of a kind."
He knew that such a small piece of Jade Hibiscus Cake would take a whole day to make, which was very tiring.
But the taste was so unique and rare that his saliva was overflowing and he dared not swallow it loudly, so he could only swallow it quietly.
"Alas... I received the message." Dugu Qian put away his smile.
Lu Zhang's face turned serious.
Although the capture of Li Chengkong and his arrest in the Grandmaster's Mansion was a secret, it could not be concealed for too long, after all, everyone in the Xiaoling Mausoleum knew about it.
"Alas..." Dugu Qian sighed again.
He was most afraid of seeing Concubine Yu's gentle, pleading eyes, but there were some things he couldn't listen to a woman's words, so he could only refuse cruelly.
Lu Zhang said: "Empress Yufei is a person who understands justice."
"I'm just afraid that girl will make trouble!" Dugu Qian shook his head.
Lu Zhang shut up.
Dugu Shuming had angered the emperor countless times , but he had never been severely punished for all these years, which was enough to explain the problem.
It’s better to stay out of the family affairs of the Heavenly Family.
Dugu Qian snorted, "How's the investigation going?"
"Your Majesty," Lu Zhang said helplessly, "This eunuch had no abnormal behavior before, and he was not punished by Princess Qiyun. He just suddenly became angry and went crazy. It's inexplicable!"
"There is indeed a problem..." Dugu Qian frowned.
Lu Zhang said: "Li Chengkong may have been wrongly accused , but..."
"Well, stay in the Grandmaster's Mansion for now."
"yes."
…
Li Chengkong was completely immersed in cultivation. He was unaware of the passage of time or the changes of the sun and moon . It seemed as if a long time had passed, yet it also seemed like only a moment had passed.
My mind is getting darker and darker.
The bright moon gradually fades and loses its brilliance.
The void in his mind eventually turned into pitch black, just like what it was like before entering the Falling Star State.
His peace of mind was undisturbed, and he continued to practice the Zi Yang Divine Art and the Tai Su Yu Xing Jue.
Suddenly, my mind became clear.
A fiery red sun leaped out, illuminating the void with its brilliant light, illuminating the mind as clearly as day.
The sun shines through the empty sea, and the surging sea water rises and turns into golden mist under the illumination of the brilliant light.
As thin as golden gauze, floating and rolling in the void.
Li Chengkong opened his eyes, golden light bursting from them, and he showed a satisfied smile: The state of great light is achieved!
He looked up at the sky.
The sky is blue and the September sun is shining brightly.
He floated off the bed and came to the rockery.
He stood on the top of the rockery with his hands behind his back, looked up at the scorching sun, then looked down at his own yard, and his eyes swept over the wall to see the scenery outside the wall.
There is only lush forest outside the wall.
His face darkened.
Purple Yang Magical Art!
He had already mastered the tenth level of the Purple Yang Divine Art, but his body showed no movement or change, and the missing part showed no sign of growing back at all!
"Knock knock." There was a knock on the door.
"Come in!" Li Chengkong said in a deep voice.
Dugu Shuming, dressed in a white robe as white as snow, stepped into the courtyard, looked up and saw Li Chengkong, and their eyes met in the air.
Seeing Li Chengkong standing on the top of the rockery, as if trying hard to see outside, Dugu Shuming felt inexplicably sad.
