Chapter 171 A Hard Life
It is called the Hall of the Imperial Master. The grandeur of this building even exceeds that of the main hall of the imperial palace.
It can be seen that Liu An really enjoyed his job as the imperial teacher.
"People who practice cultivation don't care whether they enjoy themselves or not." Luo Mingyue frowned and said, "First, settle these people down, and then tell us in detail about the situation in the past few years."
Liu An quickly agreed.
He ordered people to take Ye Qing'er and others away and settle them down, and then he personally poured tea for everyone.
Liu An carefully recalled the events of the past few years and told them one by one.
But there was nothing else in his words except how easy the imperial teacher's life was and how respectful the emperor was to him.
As he spoke, Liu An began to feel guilty.
When he first came, he still remembered his responsibilities and was very dedicated.
but.
The days in this mortal world are truly filled with wealth and luxury that are dazzling.
Everyone treated him with great respect, even the emperor treated him as a disciple, without any neglect.
Five years ago.
The previous emperor passed away and the third prince ascended the throne.
Liu An was also wondering whether the new emperor would be disrespectful to him after ascending the throne, and whether he should show some means to intimidate the new emperor.
result!
The new emperor was even more respectful to him than the previous emperor had been.
This National Master's Palace was built for him by the new emperor. It was filled with fine wine, beautiful women, gold, silver and jewelry on a daily basis.
He was so intoxicated with this kind of life that he inevitably became a little lazy...
Of course, he dared not not do his duty, and he would naturally do the investigation required by the sect. However, for this kind of task, the difference between being careful and not careful was too great.
Liu An didn't dare to say that he was lazy, and just kept avoiding the important issues.
After listening to Liu An's story, Li Shuang suddenly asked, "So, after the Third Prince ascended the throne, your treatment has been upgraded? This Imperial Master's Palace is indeed magnificent. Imperial Master Liu, I'm afraid you haven't left the Imperial Master's Palace for a long time, right?"
There is everything in this National Master's Hall, and all of them are the best enjoyments in the world. Liu An really does not need to leave for the rest of his life.
Liu An's legs went limp, and he knelt down in panic: "Forgive me, brothers and sisters. These years... these years I have indeed been a little lazy. But the place where the demon path is hidden is so secretive that even if I search carefully, I may not be able to find it."
Luo Mingyue snorted coldly: "Your fault for dereliction of duty will be settled when I report to the sect."
"The mastermind behind the evil organization is still hiding in the dark. If you can help find some clues, it will be considered a contribution. When the time comes, you can report back to the sect and it will be considered as making up for your mistakes." Liu Juncheng added.
Liu An's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "If that demon is really hiding near Kyoto, I can still help! Please give me some time, and I will find him."
"Master Liu, you reacted very quickly to suddenly appearing in the suburbs of Beijing this time," said Li Shuang.
Liu An showed a somewhat embarrassed expression: "To be honest with you, Senior Sister, I... I wasn't that perceptive at first. It was the emperor who came in person and said there was a huge movement in the suburbs of Beijing. So I hurried over. The emperor respected cultivators very much. In addition to me, the national teacher, he also gathered many other independent cultivators. I think those independent cultivators noticed something. But independent cultivators are independent cultivators, they are of no use. If we really need to deal with something, I have to take action."
As Liu An spoke, he began to feel somewhat complacent.
Li Shuang looked at him quietly, then said, "There's nothing else to do, go and get busy first."
Liu An agreed and hurried out.
"Liu An is the national teacher. With the help of the country, he should be able to find some clues. Everyone has worked hard in this demon-eliminating mission. Why don't we rest here for a few days?" Liu Juncheng said.
No one objected, so everyone stayed for a while.
On the surface.
Li Shuang and others were passively waiting for Liu An to find out the results.
Privately.
Several people from Wuqing Peak gathered together secretly.
Sui Jin said slowly, "That person deliberately activated the sub-Gu just to make us stay. Liu An's appearance was a bit too coincidental."
"Third Junior Brother, do you mean that Liu An is a traitor?" Luo Mingyue was stunned.
"He may not be a traitor, but he is definitely stupid." Liu Juncheng said expressionlessly, "That man deliberately lured us to stay, but he didn't show up immediately. Obviously, he has a conspiracy in the works, but it takes some time to arrange it."
"If we want to break through, we have to lock on to the target quickly. The faster we are, the less prepared that person will be, and the greater our chances of winning."
Luo Mingyue said: "Master has given the news. She has already set out from the sect. Judging from Master's speed, she should arrive in five days at most."
“But Ye Qing’er and the others only have three days to live at most. They may not be able to wait until Master comes.” Li Shuang frowned.
Ye Qing'er and the others are just an excuse used by the people behind the scenes to keep them.
As for their life or death, it is not considered by the people behind the scenes.
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He didn't even think of threatening them with the lives of Ye Qing'er and others.
In the eyes of the people behind the scenes, they and these casual cultivators were just casual acquaintances, and there was no friendship between them. The lives of these casual cultivators were of no importance to him, and should also be of no importance to Li Shuang and others.
But Li Shuang knew.
If there is a glimmer of hope, she still wants to try her best for Ye Qing'er and the others' lives.
"That's true." Sui Jin also said: "In addition, the method of the Heavenly Venerable Dao is to extract the real blood to refine the body. In one night, I don't know how many innocent people died. This matter should be resolved quickly."
"At the very least, we should first identify the evil demon's identity. When our master arrives, we will have a specific target." Liu Juncheng said.
Everyone quickly reached a consensus on finding the person behind the scenes as soon as possible.
What follows is speculation.
"If Liu An's appearance is not a coincidence, who is the person who could have influenced him subtly?" Li Shuang said, "He is living a life of drunkenness and dreaming in the Imperial Master's Palace. He would not go out unless the emperor sent someone here."
"The emperor also gathered many independent cultivators, and his behavior was quite strange."
"Over the years, he has used various means to make Liu An willingly stay in this Imperial Master's Palace."
After everyone compared them, all the doubts seemed to point to one person.
That is, the current emperor.
If the evil cultivator behind the scenes is the ruler of a country, then many things would make sense.
"Then let's verify it tonight." Luo Mingyue narrowed her eyes: "Tonight, I will explore the palace to see if there is anything strange."
Li Shuang said, "Count me in."
Luo Mingyue nodded: "Okay, you and I will act separately."
Liu Juncheng glanced at Sui Jin and said, "You are responsible for keeping Ye Zhaozhao under control. Use your beauty trick to find out if there are any demons in the palace."
The smile on Sui Jin's lips froze: "???"
Luo Mingyue couldn't help but laugh: "Yes, this matter is also very important. Third Junior Brother, thank you for your hard work."
"Third brother, come on." Li Shuang blinked.
Sui Jin: "..."
His life is really hard.