There's no need to exaggerate so much; even if someone claims to be more powerful than the emperor, they'll likely still be reduced to ashes.
Where exactly is this limit?
Zuan was in a bit of a dilemma. He wanted to give it a try, but he was also afraid that he might accidentally kill himself. He wouldn't be able to tell the cause of his death in the underworld. Would he die from bragging? He couldn't afford to lose face like that!
He had no choice but to put the skill aside for the time being and give Daji 280 Yuanqi Fruits. Daji was previously at the peak of the fourth rank, but after consuming these Yuanqi Fruits, she immediately became a mid-level fifth rank. The entire fifth rank requires 600 Yuanqi Fruits.
Every time Zu'an saw how few Yuan Qi Fruits she needed, he was extremely jealous. He only needed a few Yuan Qi Fruits when he first started cultivating. Once he reached a higher level, it was almost impossible to improve his cultivation with Yuan Qi Fruits.
After doing all this, he finally arrived at the office of the Embroidered-Robe Envoy.
The Embroidered Robe Envoys in the imperial palace had a special office in a secluded palace called the Embroidered Pavilion.
When he first saw the name, he almost spat it out. The name was far too effeminate and completely incompatible with the imposing and domineering aura of the Embroidered-Robed Envoy.
Zhu Xiechixin had already rushed back upon hearing the news, and listened with a gloomy expression as his subordinates complained about Cheng Xiong.
It's obvious that it's always the Embroidered-Robe Envoys who investigate others, but today they're the ones being investigated, which is really frustrating.
Upon seeing Zuan's arrival, he waved and said, "Eleven, come up with me. The rest of you, return to your posts. I will handle today's matters."
Zuan followed him up to the second floor, where his office was located.
Zhu Xiechi slowly sat down in the chair, gesturing for him to sit down as well, before continuing, "Does Cheng Xiong have a grudge against you?"
Zuan shook his head: "I only met him these past two days, how could I have a grudge against him?"
"Then why is he so determined to get rid of you?" Zhu Xiechi asked with some doubt. With his keen eyesight, he could naturally tell who Cheng Xiong's target was.
Zuan pretended to hesitate for a while before saying, "I suspect he guessed what I was investigating, so he wanted to strike first."
"You mean he's the one who leaked the news that the Emperor wasn't in the palace to the assassins?" Zhu Xie Chixin looked at him quietly, his eyes revealing nothing.
Zuan shook his head: "I have no evidence either. After thinking about it, this is the only possibility."
Zhu Xie Chixin shook his head: "No, there is another possibility, that is, Cheng Xiong's suspicion is correct, you are indeed colluding with the assassins."
As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes sharpened instantly, and his aura enveloped him.
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