He came out of Chu Yi's Wanqing Courtyard and strolled out of the Wangfu, making a trip to his new residence.
On Phoenix Avenue, he encountered Huang Shirong patrolling the streets again. Even after becoming a Grandmaster, she was still so diligent. Wen Qianqian and Xu Mengyu, dressed in white like snow, ran over and greeted him with smiles.
Huang Shirong also came over, cupped her fists in salute, and congratulated him on his seclusion, assuming he had made further progress. Chu Zhiyuan frankly told her.
Huang Shirong didn't feel anything special, having long been immune to his progress.
"Has Zhou Tianqi been caught yet?" Chu Zhiyuan casually asked. He was curious as to why Zhou Tianqi would commit such a heinous act of patricide. Was it a grievance, or had he gone mad?
"... ... ... ... ... Not yet," Huang Shirong said helplessly.
"Young Master, Senior Brother Zhou is still on the run. He's really amazing, still escaping even now!" Wen Qianqian exclaimed. "Senior Sister Wen!" Huang Shirong glared at her.
Xu Mengyu also glared in dissatisfaction.
Wen Qianqian stuck out her tongue and giggled, "I originally thought he'd be caught in two days! The Law Enforcement Hall of the sect is not ordinary!" "... Indeed, not ordinary," Xu Mengyu also admitted.
This Senior Brother Zhou must have taken some kind of miraculous elixir, as if he had endless strength, constantly trying to escape and never running out of energy. It is said that the experts of the Law Enforcement Hall have been replaced three times, and they still can't catch up with him.
Even the elders in the hall have been dispatched. Still useless.
Senior Brother Zhou's lightness skill has suddenly increased, and his strength is inexhaustible.
They haven't lost track of him, they can lock onto his aura, but they just can't catch up.
"Could he have used some kind of secret technique?" Chu Zhiyuan frowned: "I've seen a secret technique that can inject one's aura into birds and beasts to create a false trail."
"... There's such a secret technique?"
"I saw it with my own eyes. A true disciple of the Jade Cauldron Sect had it."
Chu Zhiyuan exchanged a glance with her, and they tacitly thought of the same possibility.
"Impossible," Huang Shirong gently shook her head: "Senior Brother Zhou has a very high talent and progresses extremely quickly. He is already a Grandmaster at the second level and is expected to become an elder in the sect."
A Grandmaster at the peak is an elder in the sect.
If he can take that crucial step and become a Great Grandmaster, then he will be a Supreme Elder.
"Geniuses progress incredibly quickly in the Innate Realm, but they will feel a huge gap when they reach the Grandmaster Realm."
"... Yes," Huang Shirong nodded.
She deeply understood this point.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Does he have any unusual movements? Has he been to the south recently?"
"The Southern Border?"
"Yes."
"..." Huang Shirong was silent.
Although the sect hasn't caught Zhou Tianqi, the investigation into him has already begun.
As the sect's number one young Grandmaster, her prestige and status are far higher than ordinary disciples, and she is regarded as a future elder. Therefore, she has extremely well-informed news within the sect.
She is very clear about the sect's current investigation into Zhou Tianqi.
"The Jade Cauldron Sect's territory should be the Southern Border."
"The Jade Cauldron Sect..." Huang Shirong still found it hard to believe.
The White Cloud Sword Palace, as one of the four major sects, has exquisite techniques.
There is also the Zhenwu Division, which obtains cultivation resources from the imperial court's Heavenly Treasure Department. This is what countless martial arts practitioners dream of.
Senior Brother Zhou also has excellent qualifications, which can be described as having a limitless future and is expected to become an elder in the sect. Why would he get involved with the Jade Cauldron Sect?
Why not take the sunny path, but instead go down the muddy and dangerous road? How could he be so misguided?!
Chu Zhiyuan said: "This is just a possibility, but it's worth investigating carefully. There will always be clues."
The cultivation of the Jade Cauldron Sect is different from normal, and the techniques can also lead to changes in temperament.
These will all be outwardly manifested. People around him can't possibly not notice.
If they didn't think in this direction, they might not take it to heart, after all, people's emotions always fluctuate. With this assumption, and then looking at it, it will be easier to think of abnormalities.
"Okay!" Huang Shirong slowly nodded. Chu Zhiyuan cupped his fists and left.
He could feel that the density of martial arts experts on the street was indeed decreasing.
The news that the negotiations between Da Jing and Da Zhen had ended had long been spread, and it was all over the streets.
The Da Zhen delegation was about to leave, and these martial arts experts felt that there was no point in staying, so they all withdrew. The Ministry of Rites and the Zhenwu Division breathed a sigh of relief, finally getting through this period.
This decision was extremely risky, but this time, all the martial arts sects could see the power of the Zhenwu Division, and its deterrent power increased even more. This is conducive to reducing the occurrence of martial arts experts committing crimes, and the benefits are intangible.
Sitting on the couch in his new residence, he observed the main hall of the Hou Tu Sect. Nothing had changed.
The Hou Tu Sect was still as usual.
The golden light of the Earth Venerable statue had increased slightly, it seemed that the number of believers had increased again.
Chu Zhiyuan had always been curious about this Earth Venerable statue, and had always been wary and doubtful about it. Was it the path of incense?
If so, then it would be a forbidden technique.
However, it was not clear what the path of incense was, because this was a forbidden technique, and neither the Tongtian Pavilion nor the Mingwu Hall had any records of it. He came to the Ministry of Rites on the way.
As soon as he entered the main room, Zou Fang took the tea offered by the clerk, glanced at it, and then offered it with both hands.
He took it, and before he could take the first sip, he saw Gao Lingfeng rushing up: "My lord, the Da Zhen delegation and the Da Meng delegation were assassinated at the same time!" Chu Zhiyuan put down his teacup and frowned at him.
"Cheng Shizi is in critical condition, but the Ninth Highness is unharmed."
"Could it be the Secret Shadow Sect and the Jade Cauldron Sect?"
"It's very likely them!"
"Good heavens,... they're venting their anger on them, retaliating by disrupting the court's affairs." Chu Zhiyuan picked up his teacup and took a light sip: "Critical condition means he won't die, but the Ninth Highness is actually unharmed?"
"The Ninth Highness is quick-witted and sensed the danger approaching in advance, avoiding the fatal blow."
"The Phoenix Cry Nine Heavens Technique is indeed extraordinary," Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded.
Seeing Chu Zhiyuan being slow and unhurried, Gao Lingfeng said: "Young Master, do you want to visit them?" They were assassinated in Yujing City, and as the Ministry of Rites, they should still pay a visit.
And since Prince Zhuang's status is too high, Chu Zhiyuan, as the Left Vice Minister, is the most suitable.
"Alright," Chu Zhiyuan nodded.
Sifang Hall - Da Zhen Delegation
Chu Zhiyuan came to a courtyard and saw Cheng Tianfeng standing in the center of the courtyard practicing.
"Pfft!"
Chu Zhiyuan couldn't help but laugh.
Cheng Tianfeng's face and arms were covered with black ointment, only revealing his eyes, and his mouth still had a mouthful of snow-white teeth. This formed a strong contrast with his original handsome appearance, making him unable to hold back.
Cheng Tianfeng glared at him angrily.
Chu Zhiyuan quickly waved his hand and laughed: "I'm sorry, Cheng-xiong, I apologize, I really couldn't help but laugh."
Cheng Tianfeng stopped his stance and said coldly: "You're so happy to see me like this?"
"Actually, I'm here to congratulate Cheng-xiong on surviving a near-death experience. After a great disaster, there will definitely be good fortune!"
"Bullshit good fortune!" Cheng Tianfeng couldn't help but curse: "You guys are too incompetent, actually letting evil sects sneak in to assassinate me!" Chu Zhiyuan made an apologetic gesture and cupped his fists.
Cheng Tianfeng said: "The two of them suddenly exploded, perishing together, I was caught off guard!"
"Caught off guard?" Chu Zhiyuan said: "There should have been guards at the time, right? ... Could it be that there were no guards around? Where's Mo-xiansheng?"
"... Anyway, your guards are too lax!"
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "The Ministry of Rites received vague news. What exactly happened, Cheng-xiong? There are no outsiders here, tell me."
"There's nothing to say!" Cheng Tianfeng snorted: "I don't want to relive that terrible experience!"
Chu Zhiyuan stared at him.
Cheng Tianfeng turned his eyes and looked elsewhere.
The sky was as blue as if it had been washed, and two white clouds seemed to be embedded in it, motionless.
Chu Zhiyuan thought for a moment and smiled: "Cheng-xiong, those two evil sect experts disguised themselves as beauties and got close to you, right? Your old habits are acting up again?"
"What old habits!" Cheng Tianfeng said angrily: "No matter what I do, the evil sects will assassinate me, isn't it the same on the Ninth Princess's side?"
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Isn't the Ninth Highness at the Linglong Bookstore?"
"They ambushed on the street, making it even more difficult to defend against."
"Then you were inside the house, no wonder you were so seriously injured and couldn't escape,... you really have a protective treasure." He immediately guessed the situation at the time.
Two evil sect demons transformed into two beautiful women and entered his room, suddenly using a self-destructive technique. Under such circumstances, Cheng Tianfeng was able to save his life, he definitely has a protective treasure.
