"Emperor, we just learned the truth from little girl Nongxue. I didn't expect that His Highness, Prince Tang of your country, would actually be a guest in my Qingqiu for nearly ten years."
"It's a pity that we are so unlucky and have no chance to meet His Highness Prince Tang. We even heard that His Highness Prince Tang mysteriously disappeared in Qingqiu three years ago. What should we do?..."
Entering the meeting hall, everyone showed humility before the guests and hosts were seated. The host was accompanied by the second elder Hu Feng and the third elder Kande.
Li Zhi naturally sat in the guest seat, while Li Aoting consciously stood behind his father. It was more casual for him to stand in this situation, not to mention that he had "ulterior motives" now.
The second elder, Hu Feng, changed his indifference when they first met and said to himself with a smile on his face.
Despite the smile on his face, there was also a hint of dissatisfaction and ridicule in the words he spoke, as if he was very dissatisfied with Li Chengqian's uninvited visit many years ago.
Hu Feng only mentioned the disappearance of Li Chengqian, but did not mention a word about Bai Qing, the eldest elder of the Fox clan, and the "little" lady?
"I also know about the emperor's visit to the mountain. As for why he disappeared and where he is at this time, to be honest, I am also very curious."
"Where's Miss Nongxue? She was the one who originally came to Chang'an to invite me, but now she refuses to show up. Is this also the work of some elders?"
Along the way, they had just fought for a long time outside the main hall, and now they were all sitting in the meeting hall serving tea. Li Zhi still couldn't see the little fox named Nongxue.
"Well...what did the emperor say? That little girl Nongxue left the Qingqiu Fox Kingdom without asking for permission. This move is really prohibited by our Qingqiu laws."
"Now I am punishing her to face the wall in the quiet hall and think about her mistakes. Although there is a reason why Ning Xue went to Chang'an, we, the Presbyterian Council, still have to give an explanation to the clansmen..."
Seeing the troubled look on the second elder Hu Feng's face, Li Zhi unconsciously raised his eyebrows.
It seems that I still underestimated the second elder of Qingqiu. This person may not be as smart as the third elder Kant, but he is also a cunning old woman.
"Two elders, it is true that when we were in the palace of Chang'an City, Nongxue sold herself as a slave to me in order to invite me to come to Qingqiu."
"In other words, now Nongxue can no longer be regarded as your Qingqiu person. If the two elders still want to practice Qingqiu's method, it seems difficult for me to convince myself..."
Well, Li Zhi had obviously rejected Nong Xue, but now he felt that something was fishy, so he took the initiative to mention the previous incident.
"this......"
Unexpectedly, Emperor Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty suddenly made such a move. Not to mention the second elder Hu Feng, even the third elder Kant, who was always known as the wisest man in Qingqiu, did not know how to answer.
"Father, how can we, the people of the Tang Dynasty, be controlled by others? Besides, my uncle has disappeared in Qingqiu Fox Country for no reason. Do we need to send people from Chang'an to investigate this matter?"
The two elders of the Fox Clan were still exchanging glances, but unexpectedly Li Aoting, who was standing behind Li Zhi, interrupted.
After all, he was still young, only twelve or thirteen years old at best. He originally thought that there would be a good treasure in this hall.
However, he searched with the "Breaking Golden Eyes" for a long time, but still found nothing.
This made Li Aoting, who was already young and energetic, a little discouraged, and he couldn't really search every inch. When he heard the conversation between his father and the other party, he couldn't help but say "angry words."
"Your Highness, what you said is serious. Little girl Nongxue didn't say anything just now. How did the old man and others know? Since she is lucky enough to be the person in front of the emperor, it is also a blessing she has cultivated for three lifetimes."
"As for the disappearance of His Royal Highness Prince Tang in Qingqiu, our Qingqiu Fox Clan is indeed guilty of negligence. However, our great elder and a distinguished lady also disappeared mysteriously."
"It seems that the immediate goals and interests of both you and me are the same. I guess the emperor doesn't want to see unfriendly things happen, right? Haha..."
It seems that the Qingqiu Fox Clan has formed a routine, and Hu Feng, the second elder, gives orders every day, but whenever he encounters a difficult problem, he leaves it to Kande, the third elder.
Just like now, although Li Aoting's words were a bit harsh, they were not completely unreasonable.
Only two people came here. The Presbyterian Church in Qingqiu, which had always considered themselves powerful, seemed to be a little overwhelmed. What if Chang'an really sent people here again?
The Fox Clan is not good at fighting, and they don't really like fighting. Being able to completely drive the arrogant Demon Clan out of Nanzhan Continent shows the strength of the Tang Dynasty.
"The third elder is right, then..."
Li Zhi secretly gave his son a big compliment. When did this kid's mind become so lively?
Look at what was said just now. Li Zhi respects his identity. Some words really need to be said by others. Li Aoting is undoubtedly the best candidate.
As the Second Highness of the Tang Dynasty, Li Aoting has sufficient status. He has defeated two elders of the Fox Clan in a row, and his strength is sufficient.
However, he is still just a child under the age of thirteen. Even if what he says or does is a little excessive, it seems understandable and forgivable, right?
"Understood! Fourth brother, please go to Jingtang yourself and invite that girl Nongxue over -"
Now that we have talked about this, if we continue to hold people captive, it will be unjustifiable.
When the third elder Kant saw the figure shaking outside the hall, he knew that the matter with the fourth elder was over and he had come to the meeting hall to listen to the news. xь.
"promise--"
The other party agreed, turned and left.
In fact, the entire Qingqiu Fox Clan has searched for the mysterious disappearance of the great elder Bai Qing. They wish they had searched through the entire "Qingqiu Fox Country", but still found nothing.
Not a single Elder Bai Qing could be found, let alone the Tang Prince Li Chengqian and the "little" lady who disappeared three years ago. They didn't even know the whereabouts of those two people.
Of course, it cannot be regarded as completely fruitless, at least it can prove that until now, the great elder Bai Qing has not left the "Qingqiu Fox Country".
However, the more this happened, the stronger the shock in the hearts of several elders.
What is this indicating?
It means that in this land of Qingqiu, there are still secrets that they don't know.
...
Time seemed to have passed for a long time, and the tea in front of Li Zhi was changed twice before the fourth elder turned around again, followed by the snow girl.
However, Nongxue in front of her actually changed into a different outfit, with a trace of resentment in her eyes?
"Nongxue, has anyone tortured you? How brave are you, how dare you even touch my people?——"
Judging from Nongxue's breath, she was clearly recovering from a serious injury. No wonder the fourth elder didn't come back for a long time. It turned out that she went to treat Nongxue's injuries.
Li Zhi's "ancestral shaman" momentum was released without reservation, and there were two crisp sounds of "click, click". The second elder Hu Feng and the third elder Kant across from him didn't even resist the pressure and broke their seats to pieces?
"Emperor... please calm down. This is because the people below are ignorant. It's my fault that I didn't explain it clearly just now. They thought that those who were imprisoned in Jingtang must be tortured..."
Third Elder Kant endured the pain in his chest and stood up. This time he was completely shocked by Li Zhi's toughness.
Witch clan? The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was actually a witch?
After all, the Qingqiu Fox Clan is also a member of the Demon Clan. Although they did not occupy a very important position in the Demon Clan's heaven back then, they had many fights with the Witch Clan.
"My little maid is making snow, please see the Lord——"
Seeing the scene in front of him, Nongxue didn't know what was going on. He bowed down to Li Zhi's position, his eyes already filled with tears.
"Get up, since you respect me, 'Lord,'
, I will naturally protect you all your life. "
Li Zhi actually rescued Nongxue without thinking too much.
Now it seems that at least what this little girl said to her before is true, and she can be regarded as a kind, righteous and loyal person.
For such a person, Li Zhi naturally has to help. Even if this is just a temporary measure, if she really leaves in the future, Li Zhi will not regret what he did today.
"Emperor, what do you think we should do next? -"
By now, Li Zhi had completely taken the initiative. Both the wise third elder Kant and the arrogant second elder Hu Feng looked at Li Zhi with awe.
Awe, both respect and fear, fear is greater than respect.
"I am here just because of the disappearance of Brother Tang Wang. Since he disappeared in Qingqiu Fox Country, he must be found from Qingqiu Fox Country."
"Well, let's arrange a place for my father and son to live first. I don't have any other requirements, just peace and quiet."
In front of the elders of the Fox clan, there were some things that Li Zhi naturally couldn't explain clearly. Seeing that it was getting late, Li Zhi simply stayed down first and then talked about it.
"Of course, it's hard work for the Emperor to come from afar, so I will take you to your accommodation right now!"
This time, the third elder Kant did not take advantage of others. He secretly exchanged a look with the second elder Hu Feng and personally led the way.
Li Zhi also stood up and walked out of the meeting hall without even saying hello to Hu Feng. Li Aoting and Nong Xue naturally followed him.
After leaving the meeting hall, under the leadership of the third elder Kant, everyone went out and turned to the right. This turned out to be a winding mountain road?
Because they were in the territory of the "Qingqiu Fox Country", no one cast any spells and just walked around the mountains normally.
After bypassing two forks in succession, a large piece of flat land suddenly opened up before our eyes.
It is square in shape, and it is estimated to be tens of feet long and short. In such a large area, only one large set of courtyards has been built, with layers upon layers, and there are five courtyards.
"Emperor, this was the residence of one of our distinguished fox clan predecessors back then. Although it has been uninhabited for many years, people are sent to clean it up every few days."
"If the Emperor doesn't mind, you and His Highness may stay here temporarily during these days in Qingqiu."
Seeing the house in front of him, Li Zhi didn't say anything.
He is not a pampered person. In his early years, when he traveled westward with the Buddhist scripture-seeking team, did he still have many days of living in the open?
The house in front of us looks like the residence of the venerable Qingqiu Fox Clan. Being able to entertain Li Zhi and his son shows the other party's sincerity.
"I have remembered the thoughts of the third elder. From now on, I hope that you and my two clans will be closer to each other-"
Many friends and many roads, many enemies and many walls. Today, Li Zhi is no longer alone. He represents the well-being of the entire Tang Dynasty and even the entire human race behind his back.
"It's fine, Emperor, if you don't mind. Everything you need is here. Other things will be arranged as soon as possible. I'll take my leave now. I'll come back to you tomorrow -"
The third elder Kant did not enter the courtyard, but at this time the door was opened from the inside, and eight beautiful women from the Fox tribe came out, one on the left and one on the right.
"Welcome the Emperor——"
It seems that the third elder Kant had secretly arranged the arrangement for a long time. No wonder the fourth elder who showed his face later disappeared outside the meeting hall.
The red lights were hung high in the house. In addition to the eight women who had just come out to greet them, there were actually many women from the Fox tribe inside, including those holding lamps, guarding the door, leading the way, serving tea...
Li Zhi is considered to be from a wealthy family, but he has never had so many women serve him at the same time. Currently, the total number of maids in his entire "Da Ming Palace" does not exceed a hundred.
Li Zhi, his concubines, and his children are all practitioners, and none of them is eager to enjoy the wealth and honor in the world. Even if they use palace maids, they are just practicing the ancestral system.
But here
It is no exaggeration to say that women, both in quantity and quality, surpass the maids in the "Da Ming Palace".
"Please step aside, just leave the two of us to serve -"
Li Zhi is not someone who refuses to stay thousands of miles away, but he will not accept such a "luxurious" arrangement, not to mention that he also brings a hot-blooded second boy with him.
"You, you, you two stay, everyone else can go down. I will explain it to the third elder for you——"
Seeing that the fox clan were not moved by Li Zhi's words, Nongxue stood up quickly and pointed at the two of them casually.
She had been to the Chang'an Palace and had seen with her own eyes the "frugality" of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. When she received her, Li Zhi was only served by his disciples and daughter.
The women from the Fox tribe looked at each other for a while and found that there was really no possibility of them staying, so they left reluctantly.
It turned out that these women really came "with a mission". The four elders made it clear in public that anyone who was lucky enough to be visited by the Emperor and his son of the Tang Dynasty would be rewarded with a book of advanced skills of the Fox Clan.
The women from the Fox tribe who came today are definitely the best in terms of figure and appearance. Unfortunately, they are either less talented or don’t have strong connections, and they can only practice the most common techniques on weekdays.
For a practitioner, is there anything more attractive than a high level?
Since it was promised by the Fourth Elder in public, then how could someone just casually take out a set of advanced techniques and cultivate to the realm of "Golden Immortal"?
If you are lucky, it may be possible to break through to "Taiyi Xuanxian".
Besides, the men they asked to serve were not ordinary people. The emperor and his son of the Tang Dynasty, were they something ordinary fox girls could get close to?
It's a pity that as soon as he was welcomed in, he was "mercilessly" kicked out by Li Zhi without even saying a word.
...
"My lord, there is no one outside the courtyard. You and the Second Highness will take a rest here. The maid is guarding outside. If you need anything, just give me your instructions."
Finally, he drove the group of warblers out, and Li Zhi randomly selected one of them to cross the courtyard.
Entering through a moon door, the layout inside is also the same as the main room and the left and right wing rooms, but the courtyard is more compact.
"Nongxue, I just wanted to save you, and I will not force you to recognize your master, and you don't need to..."
Hearing that Nong Xue still called himself "Lord", Li Zhi hurriedly explained.
Even though his cultivation and status are now much higher than the other party's, Li Zhi's mind has not changed much and he is not willing to force others into trouble.
"My lord, I know that I am a lowly person and my background is not good. If I accept you as my master, I will be overestimating myself."
"However, you promised my little maid to come to the rescue of the great elder, and you also rescued my little maid from the Jingtang. For this kindness, my little maid will not be able to repay you even if I am shattered to pieces. Little maid..."
Hearing Li Zhi's intention of "rejecting", Nongxue's knees softened and she knelt down. Her tears were like broken pearls, falling one by one, and she was choked and speechless.
Yes, Li Zhi really can't stand this.
"Okay, you can call me whatever you like. When you see your great elder, you can decide whether to stay or not. Just stay outside and I will take you to find your great elder tonight."
Li Zhi reluctantly compromised, waving Nongxue to retreat outside to wait, and casually put up a protective barrier.
"Ting'er, can you find that treasure in the meeting hall?"
Li Zhi can also "Breaking the Illusion Golden Eyes", and his cultivation level is far higher than that of Li Aoting. It's just that this kid is more perverted. With a good "Breaking the Illusion Golden Eyes", he has cultivated all kinds of incredible things. function.
"Father, I am incompetent. I have tried my best, but I have not achieved anything... However, I am sure that it must be in that hall!"
Even though he found nothing, Li Aoting said categorically.
"Father, I believe in your judgment, because I also felt that there was something unusual in that hall.
Outside, it seems to be covered by a powerful person. "
Li Zhi said seriously.
In fact, it was true that Li Zhi felt something, but it was only after Li Aoting reminded him.
As for the words about powerful covering, it wasn't him who said it, but the spirit of the "Twelfth-grade White Lotus of Pure World" in the sea of consciousness.
It's a pity that even the omniscient Sister Bai Lian couldn't see through the opponent's arrangement this time. What kind of brilliant illusion is that?
"Father, I have scanned all possible directions in that hall countless times. Although I found no trace of the treasure, there is one place that is very suspicious."
Li Zhi looked at his son in front of him angrily. How could this boy have so many problems? He was still breathing heavily when he spoke?
"Tell me, where is something suspicious?"
Li Zhi was also thinking about it, and he could even perfectly present the hall in his mind one-to-one.
This is not a difficult task, and it is considered a basic operation in "The Golden Eyes of Destruction".
However, he didn't see anything strange?
"Father, have you noticed the offering in the center of that hall?"
The offering in the center of the main hall?
Li Aoting's words made Li Zhi once again focus on the "presentation" in his mind.
Apart from those messy weird symbols, the most eye-catching thing is a ghastly skull.
It was a skull of the fox clan. It was unknown how many years it had been hanging there. The originally white skull had long turned into grayish brown.
Even the eyes, nose and mouth have large areas of darkness.
Eyes naturally don't exist, but why does it always feel like something is flowing in those empty eye sockets?
Um?
Li Zhi stared for a while, feeling a little dizzy?
Isn't this incredible?
What kind of cultivation is he? The peak of "Daluo Golden Immortal", the body of "Ancestral Witch", and even the "Heart Dao" have already been cultivated to the realm of great achievements.
He was just staring at a fox skull. How could those empty eyes disturb his heart and soul?
"'Lihuan Pearl, could it be that what's in those eyes is 'Lihuan Pearl'?"
When Li Zhi stared at the past again, he had gathered all the thoughts in his body.
At this time, Li Zhi really responded to that sentence - his eyes could kill.
"Father, what is the Lihuan Pearl? Why have you never heard of it?"
Seeing the shocked look on his father's face, Li Aoting couldn't help but hugged one of Li Zhi's arms.
After all, he is still just a child under the age of thirteen. Seeing his father's absence, he can't help but feel worried.
"My father has never seen it, but I once heard your Aunt Yang mention it. It was one of the two beads in the Wa Palace back then."
"One of the beads was reincarnated into the current Third Prince Nezha, your second uncle, and the other one is this 'Lihuan Bead, also known as the 'Magic Bead.'" xь.
"It's just that you, Aunt Yang, don't know where the magic pearl went, but how did it appear in the Qingqiu Fox Clan? Could it be that the Qingqiu Fox Clan is still involved with the Wa Palace?"
Li Zhi seemed to be answering his son's questions, more like talking to himself, or talking to another person.
Unfortunately, after he waited for a long time, except for the occasional waves of spiritual power in the sea of consciousness, Sister Bai Lian remained silent.
The "Twelfth Grade Pure World White Lotus" is not omnipotent after all.
"Father, if that is really the 'Lihuan Pearl, can we use it to find my uncle?"
Li Aoting's words awakened Li Zhi from his deep thoughts.
"Ting'er, why don't you and Nongxue go back to Chang'an first and go there alone for your father..."
Looking at his son in front of him, Li Zhi suddenly regretted it.
"Haha, Father, what are you talking about? Are you looking down on the child? No matter how weak the child is, and he is really in danger, Father will never let him face it alone——"
The thirteen-year-old child was already taller than Li Zhi's shoulders, not even shorter than Nong Xue outside.
Yes, my second son is about to grow up to be an adult.
"Okay, what about 'Li Huanzhu?' What about Wa Palace? Since my son has such pride, as a father, I will take you to see the world——"
On the contrary, it was Li Ao Ting's slightly immature "heroic words" that aroused Li Zhi's inner pride.
