Upon hearing Li Zhu's question, the Marquis still gave him a cold look, but this time he did not refuse to communicate. Instead, he remained silent for a while before speaking.
"Top-tier in the world!"
Li Zhu was taken aback by the Marquis's confident answer. If the Marquis was not a narcissistic person, then his answer must have been carefully evaluated before he spoke!
I never expected that the person in front of me would be one of the world's top masters!
"Are there many experts like you?"
Do you think martial arts are so easy to learn?
The Marquis did not directly answer Li Zhu's question, but he did give an answer in a way: there are not many experts like the Marquis!
What level is Shi Jingtang's martial arts skill?
The only person I've ever fought is Shi Jingtang, so I can only compare myself to him to understand my own level of strength!
"He's just a useless piece of trash who's only mastered internal strength..."
It was obvious that the Marquis looked down on Shi Jingtang's strength, and in his eyes, the other party was nothing but a piece of trash!
However, this answer made Li Zhu's face turn black. Shi Jingtang almost killed him. If Shi Jingtang was a piece of trash, then what was he? Even less than trash?
I really want to give him a piece of my mind and show him that strength doesn't mean everything, and sometimes power is more useful!
"How many moves can Shi Jingtang possibly exchange with you?"
Li Zhu suppressed his anger and continued to ask. He wanted to understand the combat power of martial arts, so he could only ask a master. Ordinary people couldn't answer such questions!
"He didn't even have a chance to make a move in front of me..."
Li Zhu felt as if something was blocking his chest. This Marquis was just too damn infuriating to talk to. Not only was he cold and emotionless, but he was also such a straight-laced man, completely lacking in tact. Every word he uttered made him feel like he was being stabbed in the heart!
"If it's a real life-or-death struggle, it's either you die or he lives..."
Holy crap... you even have the finishing touch! Dogs aren't human, but you're a real dog...
"Can I practice martial arts?"
Li Zhu asked out his purpose!
"Your aptitude is utterly useless; you'll never develop internal strength in your entire life..."
I'm so damn angry I've tethered your whole family...
Li Zhu watched as the Marquis endured and hesitated, ultimately not delivering the slap. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but rather that he was a complete weakling in combat. If he were to actually strike, not only would he fail to hit the other party, but he might also be slapped back!
It's just a bit embarrassing now, but if we anger the Marquis, we might lose our lives!
How do you know I'm a good-for-nothing without even looking at me?
Li Zhu clutched his chest, which had been stabbed eight hundred times, and said with great frustration, "I don't believe that the other party can judge me as a piece of trash just by looking at me!"
“I’ve examined the aptitude of all the princes, and you’re the most useless one…”
Li Zhu's chest heaved. Couldn't this guy have been a little more tactful? Did he have to be so hurtful? The only thing that comforted him was that in the Marquis's heart, he wasn't the only good-for-nothing; he was just the most good-for-nothing of all…
However, he quickly realized that the other party's examination must have been conducted a long time ago, and the reason he was not well received was likely related to his physical constitution...
But things are different now. The original crown prince was scared to death. He's a newcomer from another era, and his physique has been enhanced by the dark energy. Maybe he can even practice martial arts now…
Whether it works or not, we have to try, so he shamelessly pleaded with the Marquis.
"Senior, I've suddenly become very interested in martial arts. Could you perhaps teach me when you have some free time? I'll have to try to find out if it works, and if it really doesn't, I'll give up..."
The king did not refuse, but only sighed and said...
"If you insist on seeing how useless you are, I won't stop you, but if you can't handle the blow, it's not my problem..."
"Don't worry, senior, I'm very strong-willed..."
Seeing that the Marquis did not refuse, Li Zhu immediately seized the opportunity and said, completely forgetting the unpleasant feeling of being hurt just now!
The king seemed somewhat helpless, but his expression couldn't be seen because he was wearing a mask...
The two quickly arrived at a secluded corner of the city. The Marquis and the King did not stop along the way, which made Li Zhu very puzzled as to how the other party could identify the direction. After all, there were no electronic devices in this era, and it was impossible to communicate at any time. But even so, the other party could still accurately identify the direction. There must be some special means!
A dilapidated Taoist temple appeared before them; judging from the height of the surrounding weeds, it had been neglected for a long time…
However, judging from the size of the Taoist temple, it must have been quite magnificent in the past…
This reminded Li Zhu of the Taoist priest whose home was raided in his previous life. Since there was no one here, should he raid the place and turn it into a foothold for cultivating his power?
Given its seclusion, it's difficult to be discovered. Most importantly, it's located within the city, allowing for a quick mobilization of manpower in case of any unforeseen events…
"Your Highness, there's no one inside..."
The Marquis's words pulled Li Zhu back from his chaotic thoughts, and he couldn't help but ask in confusion.
"Nobody's here? What does that mean?"
"I didn't sense any spiritual energy in the Taoist temple..."
"Where is that old Taoist priest? Where is the envoy from Xiliang? Where are your men?"
Li Zhu didn't believe people could just disappear into thin air. Since they were here, it meant that all these groups of people must be here...
"have no idea…"
The Marquis's answer made Li Zhu so angry he almost fainted!
"Then let's go in and take a look, and we'll know..."
As Li Zhu was about to walk into the Taoist temple, he was stopped by the Marquis...
What are you doing?
Li Zhu asked somewhat angrily!
"There's something wrong with this Taoist temple. My gut feeling tells me we'd better not go in..."
The Marquis spoke the truth!
"Didn't you say there was no one inside?"
Li Zhu was almost completely confused by the Marquis. He said there was no one there, but at the same time he said there was danger inside. Wasn't that contradictory?
"If a master conceals their aura, it's very difficult for others to detect them..."
"You mean there might be a highly skilled expert inside who can bypass your senses? Making you feel threatened as well?"
"That's how it should be!"
Li Zhu rolled his eyes at him. Just a second ago he was saying that he was a top expert in the world, and there were not many experts like him. Now someone else has popped up. Doesn't he feel embarrassed?
However, Li Zhu did not act rashly. His greatest strength was that he listened to advice. At the same time, he pondered what the purpose of such a master was if there really was one hiding in Luoyang.
Assassination? Sabotage? Or simply living in seclusion?
Regardless of the purpose, the presence of such a skilled individual in one's life always creates a sense of unease...
"Since you're here, come in..."
Suddenly a voice rang in their ears, as if someone were speaking in their ears, which startled Li Zhu. This was something a human could do.
"Your Highness, we..."
"Let's go, since he's spoken up, let's go and meet him..."
Perhaps sensing Li Zhu's worries, the Marquis continued...
"Don't worry, Your Highness, they won't harm us..."
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