Lu Yurong dove into the woods and after a moment, she took out a long stick, about the height of a person and as thick as a newborn's arm and pa.s.sed it to Chu Li . "Let's go . "

"Go like this?" Chu Li burst out into a fit of laughter and did not extend his arm .

Lu Yurong swept her gaze at him, and reb.u.t.ted coldly, "Then how do you want to go?"

Chu Li replied, "Just by the sleeve . There's no need to guard against me that way . I'm not a pervert!"

"No way!" Lu Yurong snorted .

Chu Li gave in helplessly . "I'll just move on my own . The wound is not that severe . "

"All right, it's up to you . Then I'll head off first," Lu Yurong said dully .

She tossed the long stick aside and glided away .

Suddenly, Chu Li coughed a few times . It appeared that his injury was acting up .

Lu Yurong stopped in her tracks and turned to give him a cold glare . "You with the surname Chu, are you moving or not?"

Chu Li shrugged it off . "You should leave first . "

"You should take the lead . " Lu Yurong scoffed .

She was worried in case that there would be an ambush . Chu Li was injured and if something were to happen, the blame would be on her .

Chu Li smiled . "You may not be able to catch up with me . "

"Try me . " Lu Yurong smirked coldly .

Chu Li stepped onto a treetop and glided forward like a gentle breeze without a taint of worldly sin, seemingly slow yet at a quick pace .  

Lu Yurong followed closely behind .

Chu Li raised his voice, "That Prince Feng is thinking of how to take care of me!"

"And who was the one who offended him?" Lu Yurong taunted .

Chu Li shook his head . "Well, if we were to go down to it, it is because of you . He thinks that there's something between us or else I wouldn't even be worth mentioning . "

Lu Yurong snorted . "It was you who hit Leng Tao that Leng Feng thinks you're arrogant . People who are arrogant can't stand others being arrogant so you two are fated to be enemies . Don't you dare drag me into this . "

"I'm arrogant?" Chu Li shook his head and smiled .

Lu Yurong blurted out coldly, "Do not underestimate Leng Feng . He may not be mature but the influence he holds in his hands is not weak . A knife held in the hands of a child, if it's sharp enough, it can still kill . "

Chu Li questioned, "The forces of King Jing are powerful?"

"What do you think? Don't think about prying any information out of me!" Lu Yurong responded dully .

"I think your move to support King Jing is not a wise one . Any royal offspring would be wary of the High Duke's Public House . Even if he is your uncle, he would never treat the High Duke's Public House to be his own," Chu Li mentioned .

Lu Yurong scoffed .

Chu Li smiled . "You're very smart . How could you not know unless you're using King Jing . "

"We're just using each other . Just as the two of us, aren't we mutually using one another?" Lu Yurong a.s.serted dully .

Chu Li added, "It's better if it remains as beneficial ties . Clear and concise, not a waste of time . "

Lu Yurong peered at him . "You have someone you like… Xiao s.h.i.+?"

Chu Li grinned . "You have a wild imagination . "

"Xiao s.h.i.+ is the first beauty of the Great Ji Dynasty . You're a male . How can you not fall in love with her? Anyone could tell that . " Lu Yurong snorted .

Chu Li shook his head . "It's really a misunderstanding . "

"If it isn't Xiao s.h.i.+… then Xiao Qi? It really is Xiao Qi?!" Lu Yurong was surprised and sized him up .

Chu Li said, "You really do not plan to marry all your life?"

"Yes . " Lu Yurong glanced at Chu Li and replied dully .

Chu Li shook his head . "The Empyrean Fairy Power really is causing some harm . "

Lu Yurong gawked at him . "What martial arts are you cultivating?"

"Infinite Azure Sea," Chu Li retorted .

The two of them fought, schemed and probed at each other but found they comprehended each other profoundly . Two incredibly smart people talking was easy yet difficult . The battle of wits really stirred their minds .

——

Once the two glided their way back to the enclosure, there was still no outcome from the cavalry . At times, they were entangled in battle and at times they were ambus.h.i.+ng . The five cavalries were playing their quick-wittedness and craftiness at full scale .

Leng Ying was getting bored of watching . She had no interest in all these battles and fights .

Her eyes wandered around with an absent mind when suddenly, her gaze lighted up as she stood up promptly .

She gave Consort Lu a scare . "What happened, Ying Er?"

Leng Ying stared at Chu Li and Lu Yurong with wide and meticulous eyes .

"They're finally back . " Consort Lu let out a sigh of relief .

Ever since Lu Yurong left, she had started to bite her nails .

Leng Ying went forth to Chu Li and peered at him . She ignored him and turned to Lu Yurong . "Cousin sister, why are you with him?"

Lu Yurong returned with a question of her own, "Has His Royal Highness returned?"

"He just returned . Cousin sister, why are you with him again?" Leng Ying scanned past Chu Li who just glided back to Xiao s.h.i.+'s side and scoffed .

"Some official matters . Stop fooling around and let's go . " Lu Yurong brushed her off .

Consort Lu looked at her with concern as she came over .

Lu Yurong lowered her voice, "Aunty, once Young Feng returns, please let him know to have his disreputable company stay put and avoid offending Chu Li . "

Consort Lu stared at her with astonishment .

Lu Yurong explained, "Chu Li is currently wounded . If Young Feng and the gang were to offend Chu Li, he may be off on a killing spree . "

She saw through Leng Feng and his pal's dandy tactics in one glance . It was child's play .

But the knife held in a child's hand could be sharp enough to kill as well as stir major trouble .

Chu Li was injured and to upset Xiao s.h.i.+ would provoke him to kill in order to set an example . That would be a major deal .

Consort Lu smiled . "Since when have you cared about Head Chief Chu?"

"Not caring about him . He'll be of use soon . We can't risk raising any tension . " Lu Yurong shook her head .

"Mm——?" Consort Lu grew curious .

Lu Yurong explained, "That traitor field officer Zhou from earlier is a disciple of the Holy Church of Light . "

"The Holy Church of Light? A religious sect from the Li Dynasty?" Consort Lu thought .

"The Holy Church of Light is terrifying . It is hard to protect against them," Lu Yurong said seriously .

Consort Lu fell deep into thought . "Head Chief Chu would tell . You're saying that our Imperial Residence… ?"

She scanned her surroundings and bit her tongue .

"It's possible! So we need his help to search," Lu Yurong added .

"This is major news . Your uncle may not agree with it . " Consort Lu frowned .

"I will convince uncle . They could be secret guardians of the Imperial House . Who would uncle look for to investigate?" Lu Yurong said dully .

Consort Lu nodded lightly and was engrossed in her thoughts .  

Leng Ying was listening quietly at the side with her eyes wide open but did not b.u.t.t in .

A moment later, Consort Lu sighed and shook her head . "Sigh… Young Feng is still far off . "

She did not see any improvements in Leng Feng even after cultivating for a year at the frontier . Compared to Lu Yurong, it was the difference between an adult and a child .

Lu Yurong was naturally bright and talented and she couldn't be used in comparison . Yet there was Chu Li, who he could not match up to .

"You are too doting on him . A flower in a garden, how can he make it?" Lu Yurong said coldly .  

"Aren't you from the garden too?" Consort Lu smiled .

Lu Yurong let out a smile .

That was quite true . She was naturally smarter than anyone else and she needed not to go through any hards.h.i.+ps .

Leng Feng was the kind that no matter how much effort he put in, it would not come to anything . He was not naturally gifted nor did he have a mature character . His success was limited .

. . . . Lu Yurong dove into the woods and after a moment, she took out a long stick, about the height of a person and as thick as a newborns arm and pa.s.sed it to Chu Li . Lets go . Go like this? Chu Li burst out into a fit of laughter and did not extend his arm . Lu Yurong swept her gaze at him, and reb.u.t.ted coldly, Then how do you want to go? Chu Li replied, Just by the sleeve . Theres no need to guard against me that way . Im not a pervert! No way! Lu Yurong snorted . Chu Li gave in helplessly . Ill just move on my own . The wound is not that severe . All right, its up to you . Then Ill head off first, Lu Yurong said dully . She tossed the long stick aside and glided away . Suddenly, Chu Li coughed a few times . It appeared that his injury was acting up . Lu Yurong stopped in her tracks and turned to give him a cold glare . You with the surname Chu, are you moving or not? Chu Li shrugged it off . You should leave first . You should take the lead . Lu Yurong scoffed . She was worried in case that there would be an ambush . Chu Li was injured and if something were to happen, the blame would be on her . Chu Li smiled . You may not be able to catch up with me . Try me . Lu Yurong smirked coldly . Chu Li stepped onto a treetop and glided forward like a gentle breeze without a taint of worldly sin, seemingly slow yet at a quick pace .  . . . . Lu Yurong followed closely behind . Chu Li raised his voice, That Prince Feng is thinking of how to take care of me! And who was the one who offended him? Lu Yurong taunted . Chu Li shook his head . Well, if we were to go down to it, it is because of you . He thinks that theres something between us or else I wouldnt even be worth mentioning . Lu Yurong snorted . It was you who hit Leng Tao that Leng Feng thinks youre arrogant . People who are arrogant cant stand others being arrogant so you two are fated to be enemies . Dont you dare drag me into this . Im arrogant? Chu Li shook his head and smiled . Lu Yurong blurted out coldly, Do not underestimate Leng Feng . He may not be mature but the influence he holds in his hands is not weak . A knife held in the hands of a child, if its sharp enough, it can still kill . Chu Li questioned, The forces of King Jing are powerful? What do you think? Dont think about prying any information out of me! Lu Yurong responded dully . I think your move to support King Jing is not a wise one . Any royal offspring would be wary of the High Dukes Public House . Even if he is your uncle, he would never treat the High Dukes Public House to be his own, Chu Li mentioned . Lu Yurong scoffed . Chu Li smiled . Youre very smart . How could you not know unless youre using King Jing . Were just using each other . Just as the two of us, arent we mutually using one another? Lu Yurong a.s.serted dully . Chu Li added, Its better if it remains as beneficial ties . Clear and concise, not a waste of time . Lu Yurong peered at him . You have someone you like… Xiao s.h.i.+? Chu Li grinned . You have a wild imagination . . . . . Xiao s.h.i.+ is the first beauty of the Great Ji Dynasty . Youre a male . How can you not fall in love with her? Anyone could tell that . Lu Yurong snorted . Chu Li shook his head . Its really a misunderstanding . If it isnt Xiao s.h.i.+… then Xiao Qi? It really is Xiao Qi?! Lu Yurong was surprised and sized him up . Chu Li said, You really do not plan to marry all your life? Yes . Lu Yurong glanced at Chu Li and replied dully . Chu Li shook his head . The Empyrean Fairy Power really is causing some harm . Lu Yurong gawked at him . What martial arts are you cultivating? Infinite Azure Sea, Chu Li retorted . The two of them fought, schemed and probed at each other but found they comprehended each other profoundly . Two incredibly smart people talking was easy yet difficult . The battle of wits really stirred their minds . —— Once the two glided their way back to the enclosure, there was still no outcome from the cavalry . At times, they were entangled in battle and at times they were ambus.h.i.+ng . The five cavalries were playing their quick-wittedness and craftiness at full scale . Leng Ying was getting bored of watching . She had no interest in all these battles and fights . Her eyes wandered around with an absent mind when suddenly, her gaze lighted up as she stood up promptly . She gave Consort Lu a scare . What happened, Ying Er? Leng Ying stared at Chu Li and Lu Yurong with wide and meticulous eyes . Theyre finally back . Consort Lu let out a sigh of relief . Ever since Lu Yurong left, she had started to bite her nails . Leng Ying went forth to Chu Li and peered at him . She ignored him and turned to Lu Yurong . Cousin sister, why are you with him? Lu Yurong returned with a question of her own, Has His Royal Highness returned? He just returned . Cousin sister, why are you with him again? Leng Ying scanned past Chu Li who just glided back to Xiao s.h.i.+s side and scoffed . Some official matters . Stop fooling around and lets go . Lu Yurong brushed her off . Consort Lu looked at her with concern as she came over . Lu Yurong lowered her voice, Aunty, once Young Feng returns, please let him know to have his disreputable company stay put and avoid offending Chu Li . Consort Lu stared at her with astonishment . Lu Yurong explained, Chu Li is currently wounded . If Young Feng and the gang were to offend Chu Li, he may be off on a killing spree . She saw through Leng Feng and his pals dandy tactics in one glance . It was childs play . But the knife held in a childs hand could be sharp enough to kill as well as stir major trouble . Chu Li was injured and to upset Xiao s.h.i.+ would provoke him to kill in order to set an example . That would be a major deal . Consort Lu smiled . Since when have you cared about Head Chief Chu? Not caring about him . h.e.l.l be of use soon . We cant risk raising any tension . Lu Yurong shook her head . Mm——? Consort Lu grew curious . Lu Yurong explained, That traitor field officer Zhou from earlier is a disciple of the Holy Church of Light . The Holy Church of Light? A religious sect from the Li Dynasty? Consort Lu thought . The Holy Church of Light is terrifying . It is hard to protect against them, Lu Yurong said seriously . Consort Lu fell deep into thought . Head Chief Chu would tell . Youre saying that our Imperial Residence… ? She scanned her surroundings and bit her tongue . Its possible! So we need his help to search, Lu Yurong added . This is major news . Your uncle may not agree with it . Consort Lu frowned . I will convince uncle . They could be secret guardians of the Imperial House . Who would uncle look for to investigate? Lu Yurong said dully . Consort Lu nodded lightly and was engrossed in her thoughts .   Leng Ying was listening quietly at the side with her eyes wide open but did not b.u.t.t in . A moment later, Consort Lu sighed and shook her head . Sigh… Young Feng is still far off . She did not see any improvements in Leng Feng even after cultivating for a year at the frontier . Compared to Lu Yurong, it was the difference between an adult and a child . Lu Yurong was naturally bright and talented and she couldnt be used in comparison . Yet there was Chu Li, who he could not match up to . You are too doting on him . A flower in a garden, how can he make it? Lu Yurong said coldly .   Arent you from the garden too? Consort Lu smiled . Lu Yurong let out a smile . That was quite true . She was naturally smarter than anyone else and she needed not to go through any hards.h.i.+ps . Leng Feng was the kind that no matter how much effort he put in, it would not come to anything . He was not naturally gifted nor did he have a mature character . His success was limited .