She turned her head and glared at Chu Zhiyuan.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Brother Gao, are you alright?"
Gao Jiuqu's unfocused eyes slowly concentrated and gradually regained clarity.
He completely came back to his senses.
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, he smiled apologetically: "What an amazing saber technique!"
He concentrated his saber intent on the corner of the table, on the position where the saber had cut.
Even a Grandmaster might not be able to do this, right?
Could Chu Zhiyuan's saber technique injure a Grandmaster?
Chu Zhiyuan seemed to see their doubts, shaking his head and smiling, "This move cannot injure a Grandmaster."
A Grandmaster's spiritual energy is mixed with mental power, protecting the body like罡 qi.
The saber intent on the corner of the table is not that powerful against a Grandmaster with mental defense.
Of course, if he entered the Transformation Realm, it would be different. He estimated that he could severely injure a Grandmaster, the difference between saber soul and saber intent is extremely large.
Li Hongzhao curled her red lips: "You have quite the ambition, even thinking of injuring a Grandmaster."
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Brother Gao, are you alright?"
Gao Jiuqu shook his head and said, "The way of the saber, can it actually reach such power?"
He had not heard of this kind of saber technique before.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "This is the cultivation method of ancient saber techniques; current saber techniques have already changed."
Current saber techniques do not require such complex training methods; saber techniques only emphasize exquisite moves.
Saber techniques only borrow the advantage of the blade, abandoning the path of saber intent.
He felt that this change in saber techniques was not wrong, but rather absolutely correct.
It is simpler and more efficient, avoiding wasting more time practicing internal energy cultivation methods, in order to reach the Grandmaster realm faster. Ancient saber techniques emphasize foundation, saber spirit, saber intent, saber soul, and saber god, often targeting people above the Grandmaster realm.
But in today's world, there is no one above the Grandmaster realm, only Grandmasters, so there is no need to practice such complex and deep foundations.
It doesn't matter if current saber techniques can't deal with Grandmasters; to target Grandmasters, one must become a Grandmaster.
With the effort of practicing saber spirit, saber intent, and saber soul, one would have already become a Grandmaster.
Gao Jiuqu cupped his fist and nodded solemnly: "It is of great benefit."
He could feel Chu Zhiyuan's sincerity.
Li Hongzhao's phoenix eyes flickered, turning back and forth between the two.
She suddenly spoke: "Young Master Gao, is His Highness the Eighteenth Prince well?"
"His Highness is well," Gao Jiuqu said solemnly.
"Consort Shu is seriously ill, didn't she go back?"
"... His Highness went back once and then came back."
"Oh? So fast?"
"His Highness has Senior Sister Zhu by his side, coming and going like the wind, indeed extremely fast."
"His own aunt is a Grandmaster, a Grandmaster of Asking Heaven Cliff, this Eighteenth Prince is not too miserable."
"Then what's going on with Consort Shu?"
"... This, I do not know," Gao Jiuqu revealed a troubled expression.
He looked apologetically at Chu Zhiyuan.
At this moment, he also realized that it was actually inappropriate to mention Cheng Miaozhen in front of Chu Zhiyuan.
Even if the Emperor of Great Jing was generous, even conferring Cheng Miaozhen as a princess, it could not conceal the fact that Cheng Miaozhen looked down on Chu Zhiyuan.
For a man, this was indeed a great blow.
This Ninth Princess was clearly doing it on purpose.
Chu Zhiyuan expressionlessly picked up his wine cup and took a light sip.
This was Li Hongzhao's revenge.
She was poking at his sore spot, insisting on discussing Cheng Miaozhen with Gao Jiuqu to stimulate him.
Li Hongzhao had a hint of a smile on her red lips, and said lightly: "Resurrected from the dead, surviving a great disaster, this Consort Shu is also a lucky person."
......"
Gao Jiuqu hesitated, ultimately not answering this sentence.
Although he was humble and upright, he was also extremely clever, hearing what Li Hongzhao's words implied.
What is later fortune?
The Seventeenth Prince left Asking Heaven Cliff, returned to the Divine Capital, and rejoined the Great Zhen Dynasty and the Imperial Palace.
The so-called later fortune is to become the Empress Dowager, right?
Regarding the struggle for the throne, as a true disciple of Asking Heaven Cliff, even the future Cliff Master, it is better to get involved less.
Regarding the ownership of the throne, not a single word can be said, so as not to cause too great consequences.
Chu Zhiyuan coughed lightly and put down the teacup.
Li Hongzhao glanced at him, with a non-smiling expression: "What insights does the Heir have?"
Chu Zhiyuan looked at Gao Jiuqu: "I am preparing to go to Jihai Town, I wonder if Brother Gao has any advice for me?"
Gao Jiuqu hesitated: "Does the Heir want to go to Jihai Town to resolve the rebellion? Advice is not something I can offer."
Chu Zhiyuan looked at him very frankly.
This matter had already spread throughout Jade Capital City; how could Gao Jiuqu not have his own views?
After all, this was Asking Heaven Cliff.
Regarding such a major event, Asking Heaven Cliff might even see it earlier.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Regarding this rebellion in Jihai Town, Brother Gao must know some inside information."
"..."
Gao Jiuqu pondered.
He actually didn't want to say it.
But Chu Zhiyuan asked, and Chu Zhiyuan was so friendly to him, intentionally helping him cultivate; not saying it would make him uneasy.
Chu Zhiyuan turned his head to look at Li Hongzhao.
Li Hongzhao said indifferently: "Do I need to avoid this?"
Chu Zhiyuan nodded.
"Why should I avoid this?" Li Hongzhao smiled lightly: "The matter of Jihai Town is not related to our Great Meng, so why should I avoid it!"
Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and said to Gao Jiuqu: "If it's difficult for Brother Gao, then forget it."
"... The matter of Jihai Town is too complicated, and it is the internal affairs of Great Jing; it is indeed inappropriate for me to say more," Gao Jiuqu said apologetically: "The Heir must be careful."
Chu Zhiyuan slowly nodded: "Thank you, Brother Gao."
He already understood Gao Jiuqu's meaning.
Too complicated, obviously various forces were involved.
He needed to be careful, obviously there were Grandmasters.
Gao Jiuqu shook his head: "I dare not."
He picked up the teacup, his finger gently tapping on the lid of the cup twice, seemingly just doing it casually.
But Chu Zhiyuan saw it in his eyes, as if he was deep in thought.
Li Hongzhao stared at Chu Zhiyuan's face, and said lightly: "When will the Heir depart?"
Chu Zhiyuan said: "I will leave as soon as the Phoenix Camp is ready."
Li Hongzhao said: "The Phoenix Camp is still recruiting new people; how long will it take to delay? --- This time, the congenital disciples of the various sects of the Great Jing martial world have been wiped out, right? Your responsibility is heavy; once you are wiped out, the Great Jing martial world will be cut off for a generation."
Chu Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes: "I don't need Your Highness's concern; it won't be that bad."
"It's better to be careful," Li Hongzhao said lightly: "Jihai Town is not the Four Great Camps of Great Lie."
Chu Zhiyuan said: "If any evil sects dare to come, it will be a good opportunity to wipe them out in one fell swoop! It's best if your Great Meng's secret agents don't move rashly."
Li Hongzhao smiled lightly: "The Heir is too suspicious; I'll say it again: Great Meng has not participated in this matter."
Chu Zhiyuan looked at Gao Jiuqu.
Gao Jiuqu hurriedly became solemn, lowering his head to drink tea.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled.
Li Hongzhao raised her light eyebrows and looked at Gao Jiuqu.
Gao Jiuqu coughed lightly twice uncomfortably.
Chu Zhiyuan sneered: "As expected, your Great Meng is causing trouble!"
Li Hongzhao sneered: "Nonsense!"
Chu Zhiyuan shook his head and said: "I hope those Great Meng secret agents are just as tight-lipped!"
After he finished speaking, he stood up: "Brother Gao, please excuse me for taking my leave first."
"Then --" Gao Jiuqu also stood up.
Li Hongzhao let out a cold laugh, stood up abruptly, and left with a gust of fragrance.
"This --" Gao Jiuqu didn't expect Li Hongzhao to be so impolite, turning her face so quickly, leaving as soon as she said she would, without any etiquette or grace.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "Brother Gao, thank you for the reminder; there will be a second rebellion?"
Gao Jiuqu hurriedly nodded gently.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "I must set off immediately, lest I be too late."
"That is indeed the case," Gao Jiuqu said slowly.
