Xi Xizhi was a very self-aware person, knowing his own strength and that he was not on the same level as him at all, so of course he wouldn't say anything.
However, it was precisely because of this that Xi Xizhi admired the old man. At least he wasn't the kind of corrupt Taoist priest who went against his conscience. He understood that demons could be divided into good and evil, and he wouldn't blindly capture and destroy demons.
After hearing these words, Lin En and Steward Zhu still didn't quite understand. Miss Xi was just an innocent child, so why did Master Feng treat her like this?
Judging from his tone, this child clearly came from an illegitimate background.
But His Majesty protects her in every way, which shows that she is very important.
Say contradictory things to keep them guessing the truth.
Even if they had some thoughts about going in that direction, they didn't have the courage to do it.
"I don't want to hear your nonsense. There's a fox demon outside the city. Go and capture it on a chosen day." An Honghan took three steps at a time and walked up to Xi Xizhi. He took her small hand and checked it repeatedly for any injuries.
Only after confirming that the child had not been harmed in the slightest did his tightly furrowed brows gradually relax.
He gave Feng Zhenren a cold look, a look as cold as ice, as if warning him that if anything happened to Xi Xizhi, he would not let it go easily.
Master Feng vaguely sensed something amiss. His gaze lingered between An Honghan and Xi Xizhi. He shook his head helplessly and said with a sigh, "Your Majesty, even though you are the ruler of a nation and have the protection of the gods, some things cannot be forced. It is better to give up as soon as possible."
His eyes weren't blind. From the moment Xi Xizhi stood before him, he knew very well that although this child belonged to the ranks of demons, he was on the path of cultivating immortality.
The child was surrounded by a very pure spiritual aura, and it was truly remarkable that he had been able to cultivate to such a level.
"My affairs are none of your concern."
Why should he give up?
When will An Honghan ever let go of what he has set his mind on?
If Heaven obstructs him, then he will be irreconcilably opposed to Heaven.
Master Feng wanted to say something more, but when he met An Honghan's cold eyes, he swallowed his words.
Why are you so stubborn and won't listen to advice?
The path to immortality is ethereal; keeping a cultivator by one's side offers no benefit other than being detrimental to both parties.
On the one hand, it hindered the child's progress in cultivation.
On the other hand, it also affected the emperor of a country.
Don't think he didn't notice; An Honghan's feelings for that little vixen were clearly unusual.
"Enough, enough. I am but a mortal, how can I possibly manage everything? I only ask that Your Majesty reconsider." Master Feng flicked his sleeves, let out a long sigh, and looked at Xi Xizhi with a hint of regret in his eyes.
Xi Xizhi remained silent, pondering Master Feng's words.
Perhaps these words had an effect, as Xi Xizhi also reflected on her cultivation over the past few months.
Although she pursues the path of cultivation, it doesn't mean she has to sever all her emotions.
Many highly accomplished monks often say that "to cultivate immortality, one must sever all emotional ties," but that statement is not entirely accurate.
On the path of cultivation, emotions are not an obstacle; this statement is often just an excuse for those who make no progress in their cultivation.
My master once said that as long as I cultivate diligently, I will eventually ascend to heaven.
As for relationships... the less you invest, the better.
Because once you successfully ascend, you must let go of everything in the mortal world. At that time, you will be the one who finds it hard to let go of your emotions and ends up feeling miserable.
After all, throughout history, how many people have given up the opportunity to ascend to immortality for the sake of worldly love?
This is also why many wise people prefer to live in seclusion and stay away from worldly affairs.
Once you step into the mortal world and become involved in emotions, it becomes extremely difficult to let go.
"Little girl, you also need to think carefully about what to do next." Master Feng looked at Xi Xizhi with a profound and inscrutable expression.
Neither of them said it outright, but they both understood.
"Master Feng, do you only shut up when you've angered me?" What An Honghan couldn't tolerate most was someone trying to take what belonged to him away! Especially since he was also aware of his own obsessive possessiveness towards Xi Xizhi.
"This old Taoist priest will shut up now, Your Majesty, please don't be angry." Master Feng sighed softly.
An Honghan was already furious. If it weren't for his exceptional self-control, he probably would have already lost control and gone berserk.
Xi Xizhi felt An Honghan grip her hand more than twice as tightly, and felt a little pain. She tried to pull her hand back, but as soon as she moved her small hand even slightly, An Honghan would hold it tightly again.
Xi Xizhi struggled a few times, but the other person's hand was like an iron clamp, and she eventually gave up struggling.
"Five years have passed. Has Master Feng come up with any clues about that matter?" With his arm around Xi Xizhi's shoulder, An Honghan stood face to face with Master Feng.
Upon hearing this, Master Feng's expression changed drastically.
“Your Majesty, even if you imprison this old Taoist for another ten years, I will not say a word. The Way of Heaven has its own rules, how can we mortals break them?” Master Feng still had some integrity.
Xi Xizhi was extremely curious about this. No wonder An Honghan and Master Feng were always at odds. It turned out that An Honghan had so cruelly imprisoned Master Feng for five years!
But... with Master Feng's cultivation, could a mere Hanwang Mansion possibly confine him?
An Honghan had been observing the child's changing expression and discerning her thoughts. He slowly said, "Sometimes, imprisoning a person isn't only possible with force; imprisoning that person's heart is the most effective method."
He was able to restrict Feng Zhenren's freedom by exploiting his weakness.
Master Feng snorted and glared, "I will handle the matter of the white fox myself. If Your Majesty has nothing else to attend to, please return first. This wooden hut of mine is not large enough to accommodate such a great Buddha as you."
"When you go to subdue the demon, inform me. I will go with you. This matter concerns not only the safety of the people but also the diplomatic relations between Fengze Kingdom and Luyun Kingdom. I suspect that the disappearance of Grand Preceptor Xu is mostly related to this fox demon. This time, we must not only subdue the demon but also find the whereabouts of Grand Preceptor Xu. Master Feng, do you understand?"
Although Master Feng did not serve as an official in the imperial court, he still knew more or less about the current situation of Fengze Kingdom.
After hearing what An Honghan said, they also took it seriously.
No matter how otherworldly and ethereal he may seem, he is still a citizen of Fengze Kingdom and cannot disregard his country and its people.
"This old Taoist will obey His Majesty's orders."
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