"Does this mean that Beifeng is different from ordinary Taoist sects? Is my inability to control illusions due to the inability to use the innate qi? And is Beifeng free from illusions because he can fully control the innate qi within him?"
Li Huowang carefully analyzed everything Sima Lan had said.
But as he thought about it, Li Huowang calmed down again. He realized that everything Sima Lan said was based on the words of the deceased giant.
Is it possible that the giant was wrong? After experiencing so much on this journey, he felt that the credibility of people in this world was very low.
After hesitating for a while, Li Huowang did not ask his doubts and directly questioned the authority of the highest person in the Mo Family. He was afraid that the other party would turn hostile.
"You want to deal with Beifeng? What did he do to you?" Sima Lan seemed to have already sensed that Li Huowang had a story and asked directly.
Upon hearing this, Li Huowang's face became very ugly. He clenched his fists quickly and said in a low voice, "I'm not just dealing with Beifeng! I hate all Taoist sects! The Taoist sects disguised themselves as the six elders of the Aojing Sect."
After listening to Li Huowang's story, Sima Lan nodded knowingly, as if he had seen this kind of thing before.
"Don't be too obsessed with revenge. It's easy for them to manipulate you if you approach those deceivers with this obsession."
"Thank you for your guidance, Brother Sima. I understand."
"Then take your time to read. If you have any questions, go find Nangong who was just here. I have something to attend to, so I'll leave first," Sima Lan said as he stood up to leave.
"But if you want to deal with the Taoist sects now, you probably won't be able to find them. The storyteller killed Fa Cai, so they are probably preoccupied and won't appear elsewhere."
As soon as Sima Lan casually mentioned it, Li Huowang's heart sank. The storyteller, Zhuge Yuan?
Li Huowang immediately rushed forward and quickly stood in front of him, his expression tense as he asked, "Brother Sima, is this true?"
"Of course, the storyteller killed a San Yuan, so the other Taoist sects won't let it go. Just the day before yesterday, some people saw the storyteller fighting with the Taoist sects."
"Just focus on watching the show. Someone will help you seek revenge. Isn't that a carefree way to live?"
After Sima Lan left, Li Huowang immediately turned his head and looked at the eunuch kneeling there.
"Go to the library and find information about Zhuge Yuan and the storyteller. I want everything. Hurry!"
The eunuch quickly brought the information, but unexpectedly, unlike the previous two times, there was only a thin book this time.
"Is this the only record about Zhuge Yuan?" Li Huowang asked in surprise.
"Replying to Your Excellency, there are still records in the other libraries, but at least a Bing General is required to access them. You are not qualified yet."
Upon hearing this, Li Huowang couldn't help but think to himself, "I really don't understand why the Monitoring Bureau would do this. They hide and conceal everything. Could it be that if others know about certain things, they can change the world?"
Li Huowang didn't bother to think about this. He focused his attention and started reading the book in his hand.
The information in the book was not much different from what Li Huowang already knew, but there were a few details.
According to the records of the Monitoring Bureau, the storyteller had always existed, but not all of them were called Zhuge Yuan.
Every time they appeared, there would be a great change in the world, and the storyteller would be elusive, and no one could determine their location.
In theory, the existence of the storyteller did not pose a threat to the stability of the Great Liang Kingdom, so the Monitoring Bureau should not bother with them.
However, it was not the case. "The storyteller Zhuge Yuan deceives the people and harms the three tribes." This was the exact wording of the imperial edict issued by the Emperor of the Great Liang Kingdom.
If they couldn't encounter the storyteller, it would be fine. But once they did, the people from the Monitoring Bureau had to find a way to kill them.
Li Huowang was certain that the Monitoring Bureau had not told him everything about Zhuge Yuan.
For example, his personality. Was he really a kind and generous person? What was the purpose of his storytelling everywhere? What was his goal in stealing the Heart of Impurity?
Li Huowang pondered and silently contemplated these questions.
After a long time, Li Huowang pressed his hand against his stomach and sensed the presence of the spindle through his skin.
He had helped himself. If it weren't for this thing, he might have been in big trouble before.
"And also..."
"Until we meet again, Ear Nine, I am Zhuge Yuan. If you encounter any troubles that you can't solve, remember to come to Xing Island in the Western Sea to find me. Although my abilities are limited, I will do my best to help you."
These were Zhuge Yuan's words from before. Li Huowang knew that he couldn't completely trust others, but what if? What if he could really help him?
After thinking for a long time, Li Huowang shook his head and stood up to walk outside the screen.
Whether he believed it or not, the difference between these two choices was not significant. Since the Taoist sects were entangling him and he wanted to locate Beifeng, he would eventually have to find him.
"If it's your first time here, let me accompany you," the eunuch said as he led Li Huowang outside the Monitoring Bureau. Li Huowang stared at the huge celestial globe in the distance and took a deep breath.
On the map in his hand, he had already marked the location of Xing Island, as Zhuge Yuan had told him.
To get there, he needed to cross half of Jiangnan Road.
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Li Huowang originally wanted to leave that day, but when he hurriedly bought some dry rations and other necessary items for the journey, it was already dusk.
Sitting on the roadside stall, Li Huowang silently watched the setting sun gradually disappear between the buildings of Shangjing City.
"Rest well tonight and set off tomorrow. No matter how Zhuge Yuan treats me, there will be a fierce battle ahead."
"Sir, here's your Yangchun noodles, and your two meat buns. I've put the vinegar dish here for you."
Li Huowang pushed the vinegar dish away. It was fine to have buns for dinner, but they even served a vinegar dish. This world is really crazy.
"Woof woof..." The steamed bun with a big black nose kept nudging Li Huowang's pants, smelling the aroma of the buns.
After picking up a few noodles and a few small pieces of bun skin, Li Huowang ignored it. It needed to lose some weight.
At this moment, the owner of the noodle stall wiped his hands with his apron and said with a smile, "Take your time, everyone. Although the sun has set, there's no curfew in Shangjing City on New Year's Eve."
Li Huowang paused with his chopsticks, which were full of noodles, and continued to eat. "Another year has passed without realizing it."
That night, Li Huowang lay in bed listening to the hustle and bustle outside. It seemed that there were some activities in Shangjing City on New Year's Eve.
But he had no interest at all. His mind was full of thoughts about the dangers he might encounter next, and he couldn't help but feel anxious.
He knew it would be dangerous next, but it was unlikely that he could improve his strength in a short period of time.
He couldn't possibly refine any extraordinary artifacts himself, could he?
"Hmm?"
(End of this chapter)
