"Will the marriage be canceled just like that?" Chu Li shook his head . "If that's the case, aren't we just giving them exactly what they wish for?"

Xiao s.h.i.+ furrowed her brows . She seemed to be preoccupied with her thoughts as she stared at him .

She was extremely smart, so she understood immediately what Chu Li meant . "Are you trying to say that this is the imperial court's doing?"

"The opposition party is too large . The imperial court, the martial arts world, and even the rest of the High Duke's Public Houses oppose it . There are even some of them who're just looking to cause a scene . It's a mixture of truth and falsehoods in there . If the a.s.sa.s.sin is not caught, we'll never be able to know for sure who's who . " Chu Li sighed as he shook his head .

"Let's go back now! They may not be able to catch up with the a.s.sa.s.sin but maybe you could!" Xiao s.h.i.+ said .

"Or we could just act like we know nothing . " Chu Li shook his head .

Xiao s.h.i.+'s eyebrow twitched . A smile that was as bright as pearls suddenly appeared on her face . "Chu Li, are you finding it hard to leave on such short notice?"

"Why would I be reluctant to leave?" Chu Li smiled .

Xiao s.h.i.+'s smile was as lovely as flowers . "Miss Lu is indeed very pretty!"

Chu Li broke into a smile . "She likes women, not men!"

"Even if she's interested in women, it's still pleasing to stick around and stare at her . " Xiao s.h.i.+'s smile grew wider and much more captivating . "Besides, you're quite capable too . Maybe you could get to her to change her preference!"

"All right, all right . Let's get back . Shall we go now?" Chu Li said with a smile .

"Let's go . No one cares anyway," Xiao s.h.i.+ said .  

Chu Li gave Xue Ling and Yang Xu a few orders and brought Xiao s.h.i.+ back to the Public House .

In the backyard of the Iron Eagle Island, Xiao Tieying was sitting in the gazebo with a book in his hand . He was staring into the distance absentmindedly . The evening mist there was thick like white clouds, and the place looked desolate . His huge physique made him seemed especially lonely .

"Big brother," Xiao s.h.i.+ called out .

She walked to the gazebo and said in a soft voice, "Are you thinking about sister-in-law?"

"No . " Xiao Tieying shook his head quickly .

He did not want to show his weak side to his sister .

He looked towards Chu Li . "The two of you have heard the news as well?"

"How's the heir to the High Duke now?" Chu Li asked .

"He's still unconscious . This a.s.sa.s.sin's Martial Art was truly terrifying . " Xiao Tieying exclaimed, exhaling heavily .

"Is he a man or a woman?"

"It's an old man," Xiao Tieying said and shook his head . "I was walking on the avenue and he just appeared suddenly . The protectors didn't even have time to react . The old man's swordsmans.h.i.+p was swift, and his Light-body Technique was really good too!"

"Attempting an a.s.sa.s.sination in an open area…" Chu Li muttered and nodded . "Did you exchange blows with the a.s.sa.s.sin?"

"He just left," Xiao Tieying said . "He wasn't hurt . "

"Let's visit the heir to the High Duke," Chu Li said . "I'll try to the best of my abilities . "

"Big brother, Chu Li's really good in healing wounds," Xiao s.h.i.+ said . "Let's focus on saving him first!"

"Mm, doesn't hurt to try . " Xiao Tieying nodded . "Chu Li can bring me there . Second younger sister, you should take a rest . Would it pose an inconvenience to the imperial residence?"

"I'll just have to return tomorrow," Xiao s.h.i.+ said .

"Don't do anything to attract gossip," Xiao Tieying said earnestly .

Xiao s.h.i.+ rolled her eyes at him .  

Chu Li smiled . "Let's go, eldest master . "

---

The next morning, the heir to the Song High Duke woke up while Chu Li and Xiao s.h.i.+ were on their way back to the imperial residence . He managed to keep his Martial Art . The only thing he needed to do was to take care of his health now .

What bothered Chu Li was that the a.s.sa.s.sin had already disappeared .

Even the All-Seeing Divine Power could not sense him .

Chu Li could come up with two possibilities . The first possibility was that the man had managed to overthrow his All-Seeing Divine Power . The second possibility was that the person did not exist in the world anymore .

It was not possible for someone to overpower his All-Seeing Divine Power, which meant that it must be the second possibility .

Chu Li was afraid to entertain the conjecture that he was the Holy Church of Light's disciple .

No matter how powerful one was, it would have been hard for one to murder . Taking into account that the a.s.sa.s.sin had impressive Martial Art, only a disciple of the Holy Church of Light would be this heartless . He could have possibly used a secret skill . That might explain how he could a.s.sa.s.sinate Song s.h.i.+ling so easily and then died at the end after wounding himself heavily .

Xiao s.h.i.+ sat in the Tianshu Courtyard, resting her head on her hand lazily . She scoffed, "It was someone from the Holy Church of Light, isn't it?"

She thought it over and had guessed that it was a disciple of the Holy Church of Light .

Chu Li answered, "Probably . "

"That's all right . At least it wasn't someone from the imperial court," Xiao s.h.i.+ said .

Chu Li asked, "Can the imperial court witness their political marriage without batting an eye?"

"There's nothing special about a political marriage," Xiao s.h.i.+ scoffed .

Chu Li shook his head . "It sets a very bad example . If the marriage were to happen, other High Duke's Public Houses would definitely have political marriages too . It would then pa.s.s down from one generation to the next, becoming a body by itself rapidly . The Leng family would then be in danger . "

"That's true . " Xiao s.h.i.+ furrowed her brows and nodded slowly .

"That's why the imperial court will definitely stop them, but they can only do it in secret," Chu Li said .

"What can they do other than carrying out an a.s.sa.s.sination?" Xiao s.h.i.+ sneered .

Chu Li replied, "It's the most effective way . They tried to a.s.sa.s.sinate the heir to the High Duke this time . What if they decided to target the Song family's lady next time? Or maybe the eldest master?"

Xiao s.h.i.+ frowned as she muttered under her breath .

Chu Li smiled . "There's no need for you to worry, Lady Xiao s.h.i.+ . We'll deal with it as they come . "

Xiao s.h.i.+ shook her head gently and sighed . "Big brother truly leads a rough life . Look how hard it was for him to get a wife!"

Chu Li laughed at that .

"Master, King Jing sent an invitation to you . " Xue Ling came in with light steps and handed a simple and elegant invitation card to him .

Chu Li took the card and glanced at it . "I'll go now . "

"The beautiful Lady Lu invited you, right?" Xiao s.h.i.+ said with a knowing smile .

Chu Li said, "Nothing good is going to come out of her invitation . "

"Go, go . Don't make her grow impatient waiting for you!" Xiao s.h.i.+ grinned and waved her delicate hand .

Chu Li acted as if he did not understand her joke and gave a fist salute before he left hurriedly .

Xiao s.h.i.+ gazed at his retreating figure and scoffed, "All men are the same . They lose their ability to think as soon as they see beautiful women . "

Xue Ling's lips tugged up into a smile . "No matter how pretty Miss Lu is, she can't be prettier than you . "

Xiao s.h.i.+ turned her head and glanced at her . "There's no point in sugarcoating your words . Your master is just not a good person!"

Xue Ling's smile lingered as she pursed her lips and lowered her head .

---

Familiar with the way, Chu Li reached the Imperial Residence of King Jing .

Lu Yurong was standing outside the open gates .

She was wearing a light blue gown with a white veil, covering her amorous and delicate face and only showing her eyes that were as clear as the autumn rivers .

The wind blew over and fluttered her gown and veil . Her beautiful face appeared in glimpses, making her seem even more mysterious and attractive .

Chu Li dismounted from his horse and gave a fist salute .

Lu Yurong walked toward him lightly . She curtsied and greeted, "Please, Head Chief Chu!"

Chu Li grinned . "Is there such a need to be so ceremonious?"

"You've helped the Public House so much . How can we not?" Lu Yurong said .

Chu Li said, "Is His Royal Highness in the imperial residence?"

"Yes," Lu Yurong answered .

Chu Li raised his eyebrows and looked at her .

Lu Yurong said, "It's been a while since the previous incident, His Royal Highness is getting bored and has been idling . "

"I'm afraid he has other motives for inviting me . " Chu Li shook his head .

Lu Yurong said, "Don't worry, the Imperial Residence of King Jing doesn't reciprocate generosity with animosity . "

"That would be for the best . " Chu Li walked alongside her as they entered the residence .

The scribes and maids they met along the way bowed to them respectfully . It was apparent that Lu Yurong held a high position in the residence . The ident.i.ty she had was unprecedented .

"You should feel relieved now, right?

"What should I be relieved of?"

"King An's cultivation was crippled . He's no longer a threat to you . "

"Who told you that King An's cultivation was crippled?" Chu Li shook his head as he smiled .

Lu Yurong was startled by his words and stopped in her tracks .

Chu Li said, "You had only witnessed the first half of the show, but not the latter . "

. . . . Will the marriage be canceled just like that? Chu Li shook his head . If thats the case, arent we just giving them exactly what they wish for? Xiao s.h.i.+ furrowed her brows . She seemed to be preoccupied with her thoughts as she stared at him . She was extremely smart, so she understood immediately what Chu Li meant . Are you trying to say that this is the imperial courts doing? The opposition party is too large . The imperial court, the martial arts world, and even the rest of the High Dukes Public Houses oppose it . There are even some of them wh.o.r.e just looking to cause a scene . Its a mixture of truth and falsehoods in there . If the a.s.sa.s.sin is not caught, well never be able to know for sure whos who . Chu Li sighed as he shook his head . Lets go back now! They may not be able to catch up with the a.s.sa.s.sin but maybe you could! Xiao s.h.i.+ said . Or we could just act like we know nothing . Chu Li shook his head . Xiao s.h.i.+s eyebrow twitched . A smile that was as bright as pearls suddenly appeared on her face . Chu Li, are you finding it hard to leave on such short notice? Why would I be reluctant to leave? Chu Li smiled . Xiao s.h.i.+s smile was as lovely as flowers . Miss Lu is indeed very pretty! Chu Li broke into a smile . She likes women, not men! Even if shes interested in women, its still pleasing to stick around and stare at her . Xiao s.h.i.+s smile grew wider and much more captivating . Besides, youre quite capable too . Maybe you could get to her to change her preference! All right, all right . Lets get back . Shall we go now? Chu Li said with a smile . Lets go . No one cares anyway, Xiao s.h.i.+ said .   Chu Li gave Xue Ling and Yang Xu a few orders and brought Xiao s.h.i.+ back to the Public House . In the backyard of the Iron Eagle Island, Xiao Tieying was sitting in the gazebo with a book in his hand . He was staring into the distance absentmindedly . The evening mist there was thick like white clouds, and the place looked desolate . His huge physique made him seemed especially lonely . Big brother, Xiao s.h.i.+ called out . She walked to the gazebo and said in a soft voice, Are you thinking about sister-in-law? . . No . Xiao Tieying shook his head quickly . He did not want to show his weak side to his sister . He looked towards Chu Li . The two of you have heard the news as well? Hows the heir to the High Duke now? Chu Li asked . Hes still unconscious . This a.s.sa.s.sins Martial Art was truly terrifying . Xiao Tieying exclaimed, exhaling heavily . Is he a man or a woman? Its an old man, Xiao Tieying said and shook his head . I was walking on the avenue and he just appeared suddenly . The protectors didnt even have time to react . The old mans swordsmans.h.i.+p was swift, and his Light-body Technique was really good too! Attempting an a.s.sa.s.sination in an open area… Chu Li muttered and nodded . Did you exchange blows with the a.s.sa.s.sin? He just left, Xiao Tieying said . He wasnt hurt . Lets visit the heir to the High Duke, Chu Li said . Ill try to the best of my abilities . Big brother, Chu Lis really good in healing wounds, Xiao s.h.i.+ said . Lets focus on saving him first! Mm, doesnt hurt to try . Xiao Tieying nodded . Chu Li can bring me there . Second younger sister, you should take a rest . Would it pose an inconvenience to the imperial residence? Ill just have to return tomorrow, Xiao s.h.i.+ said . Dont do anything to attract gossip, Xiao Tieying said earnestly . Xiao s.h.i.+ rolled her eyes at him .   Chu Li smiled . Lets go, eldest master . --- The next morning, the heir to the Song High Duke woke up while Chu Li and Xiao s.h.i.+ were on their way back to the imperial residence . He managed to keep his Martial Art . The only thing he needed to do was to take care of his health now . . . What bothered Chu Li was that the a.s.sa.s.sin had already disappeared . Even the All-Seeing Divine Power could not sense him . Chu Li could come up with two possibilities . The first possibility was that the man had managed to overthrow his All-Seeing Divine Power . The second possibility was that the person did not exist in the world anymore . It was not possible for someone to overpower his All-Seeing Divine Power, which meant that it must be the second possibility . Chu Li was afraid to entertain the conjecture that he was the Holy Church of Lights disciple . No matter how powerful one was, it would have been hard for one to murder . Taking into account that the a.s.sa.s.sin had impressive Martial Art, only a disciple of the Holy Church of Light would be this heartless . He could have possibly used a secret skill . That might explain how he could a.s.sa.s.sinate Song s.h.i.+ling so easily and then died at the end after wounding himself heavily . Xiao s.h.i.+ sat in the Tianshu Courtyard, resting her head on her hand lazily . She scoffed, It was someone from the Holy Church of Light, isnt it? She thought it over and had guessed that it was a disciple of the Holy Church of Light . Chu Li answered, Probably . Thats all right . At least it wasnt someone from the imperial court, Xiao s.h.i.+ said . Chu Li asked, Can the imperial court witness their political marriage without batting an eye? Theres nothing special about a political marriage, Xiao s.h.i.+ scoffed . Chu Li shook his head . It sets a very bad example . If the marriage were to happen, other High Dukes Public Houses would definitely have political marriages too . It would then pa.s.s down from one generation to the next, becoming a body by itself rapidly . The Leng family would then be in danger . Thats true . Xiao s.h.i.+ furrowed her brows and nodded slowly . Thats why the imperial court will definitely stop them, but they can only do it in secret, Chu Li said . What can they do other than carrying out an a.s.sa.s.sination? Xiao s.h.i.+ sneered . Chu Li replied, Its the most effective way . They tried to a.s.sa.s.sinate the heir to the High Duke this time . What if they decided to target the Song familys lady next time? Or maybe the eldest master? Xiao s.h.i.+ frowned as she muttered under her breath . Chu Li smiled . Theres no need for you to worry, Lady Xiao s.h.i.+ . Well deal with it as they come . Xiao s.h.i.+ shook her head gently and sighed . Big brother truly leads a rough life . Look how hard it was for him to get a wife! Chu Li laughed at that . Master, King Jing sent an invitation to you . Xue Ling came in with light steps and handed a simple and elegant invitation card to him . Chu Li took the card and glanced at it . Ill go now . The beautiful Lady Lu invited you, right? Xiao s.h.i.+ said with a knowing smile . Chu Li said, Nothing good is going to come out of her invitation . Go, go . Dont make her grow impatient waiting for you! Xiao s.h.i.+ grinned and waved her delicate hand . Chu Li acted as if he did not understand her joke and gave a fist salute before he left hurriedly . Xiao s.h.i.+ gazed at his retreating figure and scoffed, All men are the same . They lose their ability to think as soon as they see beautiful women . Xue Lings lips tugged up into a smile . No matter how pretty Miss Lu is, she cant be prettier than you . Xiao s.h.i.+ turned her head and glanced at her . Theres no point in sugarcoating your words . Your master is just not a good person! Xue Lings smile lingered as she pursed her lips and lowered her head . --- Familiar with the way, Chu Li reached the Imperial Residence of King Jing . Lu Yurong was standing outside the open gates . She was wearing a light blue gown with a white veil, covering her amorous and delicate face and only showing her eyes that were as clear as the autumn rivers . The wind blew over and fluttered her gown and veil . Her beautiful face appeared in glimpses, making her seem even more mysterious and attractive . Chu Li dismounted from his horse and gave a fist salute . Lu Yurong walked toward him lightly . She curtsied and greeted, Please, Head Chief Chu! Chu Li grinned . Is there such a need to be so ceremonious? Youve helped the Public House so much . How can we not? Lu Yurong said . Chu Li said, Is His Royal Highness in the imperial residence? Yes, Lu Yurong answered . Chu Li raised his eyebrows and looked at her . Lu Yurong said, Its been a while since the previous incident, His Royal Highness is getting bored and has been idling . Im afraid he has other motives for inviting me . Chu Li shook his head . Lu Yurong said, Dont worry, the Imperial Residence of King Jing doesnt reciprocate generosity with animosity . That would be for the best . Chu Li walked alongside her as they entered the residence . The scribes and maids they met along the way bowed to them respectfully . It was apparent that Lu Yurong held a high position in the residence . The ident.i.ty she had was unprecedented . You should feel relieved now, right? What should I be relieved of? King Ans cultivation was crippled . Hes no longer a threat to you . Who told you that King Ans cultivation was crippled? Chu Li shook his head as he smiled . Lu Yurong was startled by his words and stopped in her tracks . Chu Li said, You had only witnessed the first half of the show, but not the latter .