President Wang knew what Li Xi wanted to say. "Xiao Xi, don't worry. I can handle all the things you're worried about. Lan'er will be back soon. Ling'er and Shen Xu are both very capable people."
Hearing what Chairman Wang said, Li Xi's tense nerves relaxed a little.
She nodded deeply. "That's good. With you all here, I'm at ease. If anything happens, just go to the Hidden Gate to find someone."
Please help me; if you have any messages, please have them pass them on to me.
The two discussed their future plans, and by the time they went outside, it was already dark.
"Young Master Li, the Master asked me to tell you that Young Master Du has arrived and has made all the arrangements. If there's anything you need, please come to him."
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The butler spoke respectfully to Li Xi.
"Okay, I understand. Thank you, Butler Liu." Li Xi walked quickly to Feng Monian.
At this moment, Feng Monian was in his study. Upon hearing Li Xi's arrival, he put down his pen and wore a gentle smile.
"Xiao Xi, you're here. Come on, I'll take you to a nice place." He got up, pulled Li Xi up, and walked out.
"Where are we going? I thought you called me here to talk about Du Yifei." Li Xi was being pulled along by him, unaware that something was amiss.
Feng Monian smiled mysteriously, without answering her question. He led Li Xi through the garden, across the stream, and to the back mountain.
Feng Monian smiled mysteriously and led Li Xi to continue forward.
They walked through a dense bamboo forest and across a meadow full of wildflowers, finally arriving at a quiet back mountain.
There is a clear lake behind the mountain, with a few lotus leaves floating on the surface and lotus flowers in full bloom, emitting a faint fragrance.
There is a kind of fish in the lake. They have graceful figures and shimmering scales, as if they were formed from moonlight. People call them "moonlight fish".
Feng Monian walked to the lakeside, took out a small transparent bottle from his pocket, which contained several red worms.
He skillfully placed the insect into the water, and ripples immediately spread across the lake.
Li Xi asked curiously, "What kind of insects are these? Why are we putting them in the water?"
Feng Monian smiled mysteriously and said, "These are 'moonlight bugs,' which are the food of moonfish."
They can only find this insect in the lake behind this mountain.
Li Xi's eyes widened as she saw that as soon as the insects entered the water, several "moonlight fish" swam over and scrambled for them.
Their scales shimmered with a mesmerizing light under the moonlight, as if they were truly sculpted from moonlight itself. Feng Mo said softly, "Did you know? These moonfish only appear on the night of a full moon; you can't see them at other times. They are extremely rare and precious."
Li Xi was listening intently when suddenly she felt a warmth in her palm.
Looking down, she saw a "moonfish" swimming into her palm and gently taking a bite.
She exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! It actually swam into my hand!"
Feng Monian smiled and reached out to pat Li Xi's head: "It seems you have a special connection with it."
Li Xi's eyes widened, feeling that this moment was as beautiful as a dream.
She held the moonfish carefully in her hands, as if it were a precious treasure.
The shimmering scales of the moonfish reflected on her face, making her look even more beautiful and charming.
Suddenly, the moonfish jumped out of her palm and fell into the water beside her.
Li Xi was startled and was about to reach out to grab it when she saw the moonfish already swimming away with several of its kind.
What's wonderful is that things always bring joy.
Standing on the shore, she was filled with emotion.
Watching the moonfish and its companions swim freely in the water, it felt as if I was floating along with them in the endless ocean.
"Brother Feng, is there anything you can't find?" Li Xi exclaimed, marveling at the advantages of being rich and powerful. Good heavens, she longed for such a life too.
Feng Monian chuckled as he watched her fluctuate between excitement and frustration: "It was just a coincidence." As long as you like it, I'll do everything I can to satisfy you.
He didn't say the last sentence aloud, afraid of scaring her away.
The two stayed for a while and then left.
'Spicy Immortal Hot Pot' is highly sought after in Mu City, so Li Xi and her group left with peace of mind.
Li Xi and Feng Molin took Du Yifei to the West Mountain Villa.
"Master, what kind of important person have you gotten close to?" Du Yifei looked at the villa in front of him with a puzzled expression.
As is widely known, this villa in Xishan was the private property of the retired emperor and empress dowager.
Seeing his terrified expression, Li Xi looked at him with ill intent and gestured for Feng Monian to take action.
So the two men, one on each side, led him into the courtyard as if he were a prisoner.
"Where are you taking me?" Du Yifei tried to break free, but he was no match for the two men's physical strength.
"Don't worry, I won't sell you. It's just that some important person wants to see you," Li Xi said with a smile.
"What? Who wants to see me?" Du Yifei asked, startled and apprehensive.
Inside the council chamber, everyone had been waiting for a long time.
The Emperor Emeritus and the Empress Dowager sat on the high throne, with subtle smiles on their faces.
When his gaze fell on Du Yifei, his smile deepened.
"So you are Du Yifei?" the Emperor Emeritus asked slowly, his voice filled with authority.
Du Yifei nodded in alarm and said, "It is indeed I." The important person was the Emperor Emeritus? He was so frightened that he pondered for a long time, wondering what business the Emperor Emeritus had with him.
The Emperor Emeritus stroked his long beard and said, "I've heard of you. Your disguise skills are unparalleled in the martial arts world. I've summoned you here today to ask you to do something for me."
Du Yifei's heart tightened. Did this retired emperor know that he had disguised himself as the emperor? He didn't want to lose his head, so he quickly said, "This humble subject is willing to do anything for the retired emperor."
The Emperor Emeritus smiled slightly and said, "You are a man who knows how to seize the moment. What I want you to do is not difficult; it is something you are good at."
Thinking of this, he quickly cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty flatters me. I am merely slightly skilled in makeup techniques; how could I be considered a master of disguise?"
The retired emperor smiled and said, "If I'm not mistaken, you are the survivor of the Du family who disappeared overnight eleven years ago, aren't you?"
Du Yifei felt a chill run down his spine, but he remained calm on the surface and said, "The Emperor Emeritus is right. I am indeed a descendant of the Du family."
The Emperor Emeritus said leisurely, "Back then, your family's disguise technique had reached a state of perfection. Changing a person's appearance was not difficult, but changing a person's aura, bones, and meridians was extremely difficult. This required a combination of more profound internal martial arts techniques and disguise techniques."
"But the Du family was brutally wiped out by the Red Lotus Sect a little over a decade ago, likely by your father's disciple."
Du Yifei thought of his deep-seated hatred, his eyes reddening as if he wanted to tear his enemies apart.
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