"Well, I'm annoyed by crowded places, so I wanted to find a secluded place to live."
"It doesn't matter. We have no relationship. Don't worry, since you've claimed this territory, I'll go back and tell them that this village is yours. No one can argue with that."
"Of course. In the first place, it was you who burned down the entire White Lotus Sect. Since you killed them, it's only natural that their territory belongs to you."
Although Liu Zongyuan seemed to be trying to save face for Li Huowang, these words sounded somewhat harsh to him.
Liu Zongyuan glanced cautiously at the door, leaned slightly towards Li Huowang, and deliberately lowered his voice as he said, "Hey, have you heard about what happened in the capital? The people in the organization are in turmoil."
"Yes, I've heard. It seems that the Taoist sects deceived us."
"It's more than that. I heard that they had a three-day and three-night battle in the palace! Our emperor was seriously injured by the Taoist sects and is about to die. It seems that he won't make it to the tomb in time. But the Taoist sects didn't have a good time either. Half of them died, and even Dice died!"
"Hmm? Is the news reliable?"
"Are you looking down on me with that question? Have you forgotten that I am from the Moon Sect? Who in Jiangnan doesn't know my connections?"
Li Huowang furrowed his brows slightly. It seemed that after he left the capital, the two factions did not stop fighting. Instead, they fought fiercely.
Seeing Li Huowang's unusual expression, Liu Zongyuan quickly reassured him, "Don't worry. It's nothing. It's just the death of an emperor. The crown prince is waiting. As soon as he dies, the crown prince will take over. We'll continue as we should."
"Liu Xiong, you misunderstood. I'm not worried about those big shots. Whether they live or die has nothing to do with us. I just feel that the world is in chaos." Li Huowang said as he took another sip from his teacup.
"Yes, it's chaotic. It's all caused by people. Why can't those big shots just live peacefully? They open their mouths, and we have to run around. If it weren't for the little things I'm greedy for in the Monitoring Bureau, I would have quit long ago."
"Ear Nine, you're the one who can see things clearly. Just come to this secluded village and don't take any assignments. The new recruits probably think there's no one like you."
After quickly considering a few things in his mind, Li Huowang immediately felt that he needed to establish a connection with this person from the Monitoring Bureau. Having such a friend in the Monitoring Bureau would be beneficial and harmless to him. Just in case he needed to use this connection in the future, he would be prepared.
"Liu Xiong, I'm really relieved to hear that so many members of the Taoist sects died or were injured. Let's not leave yet. I'll treat you. Let's drink until we're drunk!"
"Alright, I'm starving! I didn't plan on being polite with you. I've been waiting for you to say that."
Upon hearing Li Huowang's order, Yang Xiaohai did his best. He even brought out a jar of top-quality wine. Liu Zongyuan enjoyed himself thoroughly during the meal.
At the end of the feast, drunk and swaying, he leaned on Li Huowang's shoulder, as if he was about to perform a ritual to kill a chicken and burn paper.
However, Li Huowang noticed that the Ten Emotions and Eight Sufferings on his body did not manifest.
The Taoist sects always believed that everyone had several faces, but some were triggered while others were not.
Li Huowang didn't really care about Liu Zongyuan's inconsistency. After all, he was no different himself.
After a night of heavy drinking, Liu Zongyuan woke up early and tried to dissuade Li Huowang once again as he saw him off.
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"Ear Brother, this is as far as I'll go. You should go back first. Aren't you planning to take any assignments? If you don't take assignments for a long time, your status on the badge will be demoted."
Li Huowang shook his head slightly, "Think about how many people have died recently. The world outside is in chaos. It's better to lay low for a while. Liu Xiong, I want to advise you too. Don't push yourself too hard. Life is your own, and once you die, you'll have nothing."
After hearing these words, Liu Zongyuan thought seriously and respectfully bowed to Li Huowang. He reached into his pocket and took out several curved bamboo pieces, each engraved with a crescent moon to a full moon.
"Ear Brother, take these. If you need to contact me, tie them to a carrier pigeon. It will definitely find me. The fuller the moon, the faster the speed."
"Alright, I'll be in this village for the next period of time. If you want to find me, just come directly."
Watching Liu Zongyuan flip over and disappear into the woods, Li Huowang once again took out his Monitoring Bureau badge and looked at it.
It seemed that this level of status was still useful. Otherwise, today's matter would not have been resolved so smoothly.
"The Great Liang Emperor has died again? This is already the second one, right? They sure change emperors frequently."
Li Huowang's mind flashed with the image of the Great Liang Emperor, who had never shown his face. He had seemed so noble and domineering at the time, but he died so quickly.
But the thought quickly disappeared, and Li Huowang turned and walked towards the direction of Niu Xin Mountain.Regarding the life and death of others in this world, Li Huowang was actually indifferent. All he wanted was to protect his own little corner in this mad world and live a peaceful life.
Li Huowang was not even interested in the eternal life that everyone in this world yearned for, even though as a Heart Element, he could consume Yangshou Pills without limit.
But if eternal life meant endless pain and torment, what was the difference between that and the eighteen layers of hell?
If he were still alive while everyone he cared about was dead, that situation would be even more terrifying than death itself.
Just as Li Huowang had left, Bai Lingmiao and Twin Soul peeked out from a house. Bai Lingmiao said with relief, "It's good that Li Huowang is here. If he wasn't, I'm afraid it wouldn't have been so easy to fool the Skywatch."
"But it seems that his connections within the Skywatch are quite significant. Should we tell him about the threat the Immortals pose to us? Perhaps he could find a solution within the Skywatch. What do you think?"
Upon hearing Bai Lingmiao's words, Twin Soul's red veil swayed left and right as she shook her head.
"What? You think it's troublesome to involve him? If we wait until things get out of hand to tell him, that would be real trouble! There's no need to hide certain things."
"What about your eyes?"
Twin Soul's words made Bai Lingmiao pause. She gently raised her hand, her pinkish-white pupils staring at her own fair, jade-like palm.
At this moment, in her field of vision, she could only see three of her fingers. The rest was obscured by a vast expanse of white fluff.
Bai Lingmiao's tone was very calm. "My parents once asked others about it. They said that for someone like me, a White Hair Demon, my eyes would eventually go blind, and my life would generally not be long."
"My parents tried many methods at the time, but none of them worked. Perhaps this is my fate. Who can I blame for my bad luck?"
(End of Chapter)
