20: Li Yunshu: Pei Xuanji!

Chapter 20 Li Yunshu: Pei Xuanji!

Honglu Temple.

A middle-aged man in brocade clothes was toying with an exquisite dagger.

"Have you investigated thoroughly?"

Beside him, an elder nodded and said, "The one who underwent Ascension was an old Daoist priest from Jingming Temple, Daoist name Duan Ping. He also has an apprentice named Li Yunshu."

"I've never heard of this person. How exactly did he undergo Ascension?"

"This person kept a low profile in the Capital, always showing himself with Qi Refinement Stage cultivation. No one knows how he underwent Ascension."

The man in brocade clothes drew his dagger, his eyes sharp.

"The first person to undergo Ascension. The Empress Dowager just sent word, ordering us to uncover the secret of Ascension."

They originally came to Great Chu for other purposes, who would have thought that as soon as they arrived in the Capital, they would hear about someone Undergoing Ascension.

This was something that could shock the entire cultivation world, naturally attracting the attention of all nations.

If one cannot undergo Ascension, Lifespan will eventually run out.

Therefore, the ultimate goal in every Cultivator's heart is to undergo Ascension.

Not to mention, those old monsters whose Lifespan is nearing its end and who have been stuck in the Tribulation Stage.

Among them was their Empress Dowager.

The elder showed a thoughtful expression, then slowly spoke.

"The Great Chu Empress stayed at Jingming Temple for several hours on the night the old Daoist priest underwent Ascension."

"Even if she knew the secret of Ascension, she wouldn't tell us."

"If we want to know the inside story of Ascension, I'm afraid we can only start with one person."

The man in brocade clothes sheathed his dagger and slowly uttered three words.

"Li Yunshu."

The elder nodded.

"Moreover, he is currently working in the Town Demon Division, which makes it convenient for us to act."

...Zhao Residence.

Zhao Youde was standing by the desk practicing calligraphy, the two large characters ' Cleanse yourself' (self-cleansing) leaping onto the paper.

At this moment, the butler walked in.

"Master, news came from the Town Demon Division, Liu Lu is dead."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Youde's hand trembled, and the tip of his brush heavily pressed onto the paper.

The four large characters ' Cleanse yourself奉公' (self-cleansing and devoted to public duty) were distorted by the last stroke.

"Liu Lu had Late Stage Golden Core cultivation, how did he die?"

"It is said that Liu Lu was investigating a case with Li Yunshu and others, encountered people from the Heavenly Demon Sect, and was then killed."

A glimmer of light ignited in Zhao Youde's eyes.

"What about Li Yunshu?"

"Except for Liu Lu, everyone else... didn't die."

Zhao Youde took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart.

"Has the message I asked you to spread been sent out?"

The butler nodded.

"Now everyone knows that the person who underwent Ascension is Li Yunshu's Master, and many people already suspect that he knows the secret about Ascension."

"Hmm." Zhao Youde nodded in satisfaction, "Since the Capital Magistrates Office cannot convict him, we will act ourselves."

The butler said with some worry.

"Master, he is an Imperial Envoy after all. What if it's found out..."

In fact, he felt it was somewhat inappropriate to send Liu Lu to assassinate Li Yunshu.

In the main hall, Li Yunshu said a few words to Gao Gong, then directly had him declared innocent and released.

Moreover, the Empress had even taken action for Li Yunshu, the matter couldn't be clearer.

Once we act, and if it's found out that Li Yunshu was killed by us, what crime is killing an Imperial Envoy!"

Assaulting an Imperial Envoy would lead to the extermination of three generations of one's family; if it were killing an Imperial Envoy, that would be a capital crime of exterminating nine generations!

The Empress had already taken action against Zhao Yi, whether it was a warning or an intention to move against the Zhao family.

Killing Li Yunshu at this time would be eagerly offering a handle to others.

However, at that time, Master was in a fit of rage, and no one could stop him.

Smack!

Zhao Youde swept his sleeve, and the teacup was directly knocked to the ground, scattering tea.

"An Imperial Envoy who looks for toads isn't even worthy of being called an Imperial Envoy!"

That thief Li did it on purpose!

He deliberately provoked Yi'er to act against him, then drew his sword and killed him.

So young, yet so vicious, so vicious!"

The butler beside him, seeing him so angry, stepped forward and gently comforted him.

"Master, calm your anger."

Zhao Youde's eyes were gloomy, and he said coldly.

"Your Majesty wants to interfere with the Spiritual Abode, it won't be that easy.

Even if Yi'er dies, the Sect will send others to take over the Spiritual Abode."

...Jingming Temple.

The more Li Yunshu thought about it, the angrier he got, his fists clenched.

After taking that Medicinal Pill, he had countless guesses in his heart.

But he never expected that the effect of that Medicinal Pill would be this.

"Pei Xuanji!"

Dong!

As the city's curfew drum sounded, Li Yunshu suddenly stood up.

He got up and walked out of the main hall, moving quickly, heading straight for the imperial palace.

How can a man, living between heaven and earth, be a 'eunuch'!

On the street, there were already very few pedestrians.

After all, if one was still walking on the street after the six hundred curfew drums had finished, it would be considered a night violation, punishable by twenty strokes of the cane.

Li Yunshu, with a surge of resentment in his heart, ran wildly, reaching the palace gate before the curfew drums ended.

However, he was still stopped at the palace gate.

"Stop!"

Li Yunshu held the Town Demon Division token.

"I have an urgent matter to see Your Majesty."

The Imperial Guard did not budge.

"The curfew drum has sounded. Come back tomorrow."

At this moment, the resentment in Li Yunshu's heart was enough to sustain ten vengeful spirits.

"If I delay Your Majesty's important matter, can you bear the responsibility?"

"You—"

That Imperial Guard had never seen such an arrogant person and was about to flare up, but was pulled back by a colleague beside him.

"He is Li Yunshu."

After being reminded, the Imperial Guard's attitude changed.

"Please wait, I will go in and report to Your Majesty."

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

Shangguan Shuangyue walked out, then beckoned.

"Follow me."

Li Yunshu glanced at Shangguan Shuangyue's chest, his heart still completely calm.

The two walked into Weiyang Palace, one after the other.

This was Li Yunshu's first time entering the imperial palace, and it was larger than he had imagined.

If not for someone leading the way, he might have gotten lost himself.

After countless turns, Shangguan Shuangyue stopped at a pavilion.

"Wait here for a moment."

Li Yunshu looked up slightly, surprised that the Empress was not in her sleeping quarters so late.

Before him was a two-story pavilion, with a huge plaque hanging above it, bearing three golden characters: " Collection Pavilion" (Hall of Archives).

Inside the pavilion, Pei Xuanji was intently holding a classic text.

Shangguan Shuangyue pushed the door open and entered.

"Your Majesty, Li Yunshu has been brought."

Pei Xuanji was concentrating on a classic text. Upon hearing Shangguan Shuangyue's report, she immediately closed the text and placed it aside.

"Let him in."

No sooner had she spoken than Li Yunshu stepped directly in, looking straight at the Empress, his gaze full of interrogation.

Seeing him barge in directly, not only failing to salute but also looking directly at the Empress.

"Impudent! Why do you not quickly pay your respects to Your Majesty?"

Li Yunshu showed no intention of bowing his head, even raising his chin slightly, looking defiant.

The Empress knew why he had come and did not get angry.

"Shuangyue, you may withdraw first."

"Yes."

Shangguan Shuangyue bowed and withdrew, closing the door behind her.

Thump.

The moment the door closed, Li Yunshu immediately questioned.

"Pei Xuanji!"