Half a month later, calm had already returned to Changsha County.
As the envoy of Qin Tian Jian stationed in Tanzhou, Li Gang did not go to various places in Tanzhou to slay demons for a long time. Instead, he accompanied Lian Hua on a stroll in the market in Changsha County.
"Tell me, how long has it been since we went shopping and chatted like this?"
Walking silently in front of Li Gang, Lianhua couldn't remember the last time the two of them were alone.
Was it at the funeral after Chen Zhengdao's death?
Or was it earlier when the two were still in Chang'an?
In short, when Lianhua returned to Shenlai, the little boy who was once so close to him began to have his own thoughts and concerns.
"If you want to go shopping, you can come to me anytime in the future."
After looking at Lianhua calmly, Li Gang suppressed his inner emotions as much as possible and spoke in an understatement.
Li Gang is not a fool, so it is impossible not to see Lian Hua's feelings for him.
But ever since he took over the Tiangang Sword and assumed the responsibility of revitalizing Zhongxuan Dao, Li Gang could no longer tolerate any love between men and women in his heart.
"You clearly know that's not what I meant."
Lianhua, who had been prepared for this, just sighed in disappointment, and then quickly changed the topic.
"The court has begun to show signs of turmoil. Although the Imperial Master has incredible abilities, he may not be able to prevent outsiders from driving a wedge between him and His Majesty..."
"Under such circumstances, you didn't rush back to Chang'an as soon as possible. This is the biggest doubt in itself."
When she said this, Lianhua's tone paused slightly.
"If my prediction is correct, a special imperial envoy will come to order you to return to Beijing in the next two days, right?"
Among the practitioners in the Qintian Prison and the Anti-Monster Division, Li Gang is considered the most special one.
This is not only because he inherited the Chongxuan Taoist tradition and is a direct disciple recognized by many Taoist sects in Zhongnan Mountain, but also because he is the "Tiangang Sword" favored by the national master Zhao Guizhen.
In a sense, the relationship between Li Gang and the national master is not master and apprentice, but master and apprentice.
Therefore, if there is really a force in the DPRK that wants to overthrow Zhao Guizhen's power, it will be impossible to ignore Li Gang's existence.
"As long as the struggle for power in the court continues, this day will come sooner or later."
Li Gang's face was as calm as ever without worrying about the possible bad situation he might face next.
"This country is Li Tang's after all. Even if we and other outsiders have the ability to defy the will of heaven, we can only sit back and watch the future direction of the world."
Unlike Lianhua, Li Gang knew the character of Zhao Guizhen, the national master.
Although the other party is not as affectionate as his master, he has never shown any nostalgia for power.
Even when he chose to assist the Holy Emperor in ascending the throne, it was just to return a favor.
Therefore, once the emperor really had a gap with him, Zhao Guizhen would definitely put down his power without hesitation, retire to the mountains and forests, and become a true outsider.
"I'm afraid some people don't think so..."
Although she does not know Zhao Guizhen's character, Lianhua's understanding of the court is far beyond what Li Gang can match.
"There are so many of us Taoist disciples who have entered the world, but how many can actually emerge from the world?"
"I don't doubt the determination of the Imperial Master and you. Now I'm afraid that someone doesn't want you to escape intact."
The voice paused again, and when Lianhua said this, she turned around very solemnly to face Li Gang's gaze.
"Promise me that if there is any unexpected danger, you will not be brave."
Facing Lianhua's persuasion, Li Gang suddenly fell silent.
But even he himself didn't know whether this silence was due to the gravity of the topic, or whether he simply felt Lianhua's unabashed worry about him.
"In life, some things are inevitable."
So after a short silence, Li Gang spoke again.
"Just like the big battle half a month ago, it is inevitable."
It seemed that I had expected it, but also seemed to be helpless...
Lian Hua looked at Li Gang with a determined look, and all the worries on his face turned into self-mockery.
"I knew that guys with a firm conscience like you would never give up on your principles."
"It's just like the 'Ming Wang' who knows that his sister is the reincarnation of a great demon, but still insists on protecting her."
When talking about the term "The Ming King of the World", Lianhua's tone was more of a mockery.
"But he did, didn't he?"
After Lianhua said this, Li Gang once again recalled the battle half a month ago.
While he was repelling Hu Ruier and Wulin Shui, Pei Wende also "sanctioned" the Qingqiu Fox with Fudo Mingwang Dharma, completely ending the opponent's idea of coming to the world.
Unfortunately, that battle was the end and the ending for Pei Wende and Pei Hui.
However, for Li Gang, who was bent on tracing the truth and seeking revenge, that battle was just the beginning.
"Even if we look at the entire history, very few people can do it in the realm of heaven and man."
According to the subsequent intelligence collected by the Qintian Prison, although Pei Wende summoned the Dharma of the Immovable King at that time, he was still essentially a practitioner who had just cultivated the golden body.
After the heavenly beings are the yin gods and dharma, and only those yin gods and dharma who have reached their perfection can be qualified to touch the other side and the realm of the yang god.
In other words, Pei Wende crossed two major realms of cultivation and sniped at the Qingqiu Fox in the underworld.
Although in this real world, combat effectiveness has never been equated with the realm of cultivation.
But any cultivator who can achieve Yangshen will not be much different in terms of fighting and life-saving skills.
Pei Wende was able to defeat a real Yang Shen, even through various tricks, and his reputation had already spread throughout the Tang Dynasty.
"indeed so."
Lian Hua nodded with deep understanding. Lian Hua, who had witnessed the battle with her own eyes, naturally knew the gold content in it.
To put it bluntly, if Pei Hui and Pei Wende had not been able to reach a unified opinion in the end, the Qintian Prison might have ordered Li Gang to stop investigating the "Spirit Boy Case".
Even so, after Pei Hui and Pei Wende parted ways, Li Gang could get fewer and fewer clues and help from the Qintian Prison.
"Speaking of this, why do you think Pei Hui broke up with Pei Wende in the end?"
"They are obviously siblings, aren't they? Pei Wende even offended an ancient sun god for this."
Li Gang raised his eyebrows slightly. Li Gang knew Pei Wende quite well at this point.
"As you just said, although that guy Pei Wende is soft-hearted, he is always a guy with a firm heart."
"Whether it's protection or surveillance..."
"Pei Wende didn't seal and suppress the fox on the spot because of the relationship between the siblings. Naturally, he couldn't let her go out to cause trouble again."
"As for that fox, although I don't have much contact with her, I can tell from her behavior and style that she is not a fuel-efficient lamp either."
"Putting aside their respective positions and identities, it would be damning if the two of them could talk to each other."
"To be honest, the fact that the fox was able to avoid the karma fire in the end was Pei Wende's biggest concession."
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