Chapter 299: Killing Intent
“Attend the ceremony? Chief Chu, you want to go to the t.i.tanium Temple?” Gu Yue was shocked, he looked at Chu Li from head to toe.
Chu Li nodded his head slowly.
In his mind, Chu Li had seen the t.i.tanium Temple that Gu Yue saw, it was astonis.h.i.+ng.
He knew that his decision would be no different from digging his own grave. The t.i.tanium Temple had countless people with divine powers, as soon as Chu Li entered that place, there would be no escape, and he would perish in the t.i.tanium Temple.
Nonetheless, Chu Li still decided to go take a look.
He wanted to know what the Ten Lifetimes of Dharma were all about, more importantly, Chu Li wanted to see if he had a chance to cultivate another kind of divine power.
Since Chu Li had cultivated the divine power of the Omniscient Mirror, he could probably cultivate other divine powers too.
If he could not achieve the Enlightened Master’s Boundary, his life would be meaningless. Moreover, since he had the Life and Death Scripture, it would not be easy for him to die. Not to mention, Chu Li was reincarnated when he entered this life, he might not be reincarnated again to his next life if he died here.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained, Chu Li decided to take a gamble for the divine powers.
The most important thing was, he felt that if the t.i.tanium Temple really wanted to kill him. He could not escape anyway, should Kong Hai attack him with another round of the t.i.tanium Sarira Skill, Chu Li would be dead for sure, so he might as well pay them a visit and see if they would kill him.
“Aren’t you scared that the Revered Sir Kong Hai will try to kill you again?” Gu Yue laughed.
Chu Li said, “I’m just attending the ceremony at the t.i.tanium Temple, isn’t it unlikely that the t.i.tanium Temple will kill me?”
“… That’s quite right. If it isn’t an outright threat to the t.i.tanium Temple, all the revered ones wouldn’t attempt murder in the temple… Alright, since Chief Chu is brave enough to go, I dare to agree as well, Chief Chu is indeed a wise man, I admire you!” Gu Yue nodded.
Gu Yue asked himself if he were to be in Chu Li’s place, he would definitely not have the courage.
Gu Yue did not know if he would describe Chu Li as being presumptuous or being dumb, but he really wanted to know how he would end up to be!
Gu Yue laughed coldly to himself, his face did not show it.
He had an invisible enmity towards Chu Li, he did not notice it himself, but Chu Li could see it clearly.
Chu Li thought that it was funny.
He had underestimated Xiao s.h.i.+’s pretty looks, such that a man like Gu Yue at that age would be affected by it and Gu Yue even had feelings of jealousy, hatred, and enmity towards him for being too close to Xiao s.h.i.+.
“When are we making our move?” Chu Li asked.
“Is the Second Lady following along?” Gu Yue stared closely at Chu Li.
Chu Li pondered, then nodded slowly.
If the t.i.tanium Temple was planning to kill the Second Lady too, it would be inevitable, why not just present herself then!
“I’m only afraid that the Princess will not be able to enter the temple. But she can wait for a while outside of the temple.” Gu Yue frowned.
He secretly jumped for joy, he could not wait to see Xiao s.h.i.+.
Chu Li nodded. “Sorry to have put you through such trouble, Senior Gu.”
“We’ll depart tomorrow!” Gu Yue said.
Chu Li cupped his fist. “Then I’ll make a move now, see you tomorrow outside of the town!”
“Alright, I won’t be seeing you off!” Gu Yue cupped his fist.
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Once Chu Li informed Xiao s.h.i.+ about his decision, Xiao s.h.i.+ opened her eyes widely, her looks were bizarre.
Chu Li said, “Lady, you don’t want to go?”
“I think you’re looking for death more and more. All sorts of patterns!” Xiao s.h.i.+ sighed.
Chu Li asked, “Are you going?”
“Alright, my life belongs to you anyway, anything you say. What’s so nice about the old monks?” Xiao s.h.i.+ said.
“I’d like to enrich my knowledge on the Ten Lifetimes of Dharma, and divine powers.”
“I see, it’s greed. You’re looking for benefits.” Xiao s.h.i.+ saw through his mind, she smiled suddenly.
Xiao s.h.i.+ smiled sweetly, it was as if all the flowers had bloomed, her radiant face was dazzling.
Chu Li smiled as well.
Xiao s.h.i.+ was becoming more and more spontaneous.
Xiao s.h.i.+ said, “Alright since it’s beneficial, I’ll go!”
“That man Gu Yue is purposely doing us a favor, he firmly believes that you’ll become the Princess and eventually become the Empress in the end. The monks in the t.i.tanium Temple used the Eye of the Sky’s Connection and saw that you were fated to become the Motherly Model of the Nation, which was the root of why King An changed his mind.” Chu Li laughed.
“Motherly Model of the Nation? I can’t be the Empress, right?” Xiao s.h.i.+ frowned.
Chu Li said, “Empress, Grand Empress, they’re both Motherly Models of the Nation, who knows.”
Xiao s.h.i.+ stared at him with her clear eyes. “Chu Li, do you really want me to become the Princess? … King An’s woman?”
Chu Li said calmly, “I want to kill King An, but it’s very tough.”
Chu Li secretly felt that he was unable to stand it.
Xiao s.h.i.+’s tone had a hidden bitterness as if adoring him, she liked to tease him more and more!
“When he doesn’t want to kill me, it’s easier to kill him! I don’t want to see that fellow! … Hmph, he kills as he wishes, and marries as he wishes, he really thinks that he’s the Emperor!” Xiao s.h.i.+ scoffed.
Chu Li said, “I’ll try.”
Xiao s.h.i.+ rolled her eyes at him.
Chu Li’s desire to kill King An became stronger.
Since King An wanted to marry Xiao s.h.i.+, did not kill her, and wanted to become the Emperor, his next move was crystal clear. It was clearly known in one guess.
King An had plans to put his hands on the High Duke’s Public House.
As long as the Yi Public House remained, he could never become Emperor.
Therefore, the very first thing would be exterminating the High Duke’s Public Houses. When King An would marry Xiao s.h.i.+, it would be confusing if he conducted secret attacks. The Yi Public House would most likely not take precautions against him at all, even if they did, they probably would not be able to fend against him.
As long as King An was not rid of, the Yi Public House would be vulnerable.
At that moment, Xiao Qi was still in her Isolated Cultivation, her success in achieving the Enlightened Mastery’s Boundary was unknown. By the time she achieved the Enlightened Mastery’s Boundary, the High Duke’s Public Houses would have been completely disintegrated. Things would become a foregone conclusion, even an Enlightened Master would be powerless.
If and when that time comes, even if Xiao Qi could defy death, the Emperor is an Enlightened Master and has been so for a long time now, how would he let Xiao Qi live?
After much thought, Chu Li decided that it would be best to exterminate King An first.
He naturally kept his profound thoughts away from Xiao s.h.i.+, as he did not want to mess up her heart, which would be of no avail.
Xiao s.h.i.+ chuckled suddenly.
Chu Li looked at her.
Xiao s.h.i.+ laughed. “Chu Li, don’t you think we’re like an adulterous couple, before I’m even married, we’re already planning on my husband’s murder.”
Chu Li replied snappily, “Didn’t you force us into this?”
“It looks like you’re a little fond of me, aren’t you?” Xiao s.h.i.+ laughed.
Chu Li sighed and said, “Xiao s.h.i.+, please act more like a lady. People will laugh if they see you being like that, you’re losing your high morale.”
“There’s no one else anyway!” Xiao s.h.i.+ laughed.
After being rescued by Chu Li three times, Xiao s.h.i.+ had completely opened her heart to him. She could make fun of him and curse him at her own will, it was very relaxing.
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Outside of the Fairy’s Capital, Chu Li and Xiao s.h.i.+ stood silently by the road.
She wore a loose purple gown, which covered her graceful body. Her face was covered by a veil, which only showed her beautiful eyes.
Gu Yue strode towards them, he wore a purple robe, which made him look graceful.
He looked at Chu Li, then at Xiao s.h.i.+, he cupped his fist and greeted them.
Xiao s.h.i.+’s eyes kept turning, she glanced at him faintly, then gently bowed.
When Gu Yue glimpsed her clear eyes, his whole body became lighter by two or three stones. He immediately said, “Greetings, Princess.”
“Let’s go,” Xiao s.h.i.+ said coldly.
Chu Li secretly laughed beside, indeed, one thing would beat another.
Gu Yue was always sn.o.bbish when he was with him, he would always act in a manner that he was the senior. Yet when Xiao s.h.i.+ was there, he even almost groveled, not just because of her ident.i.ty as the Princess, but more because of her unparalleled beauty.
Chu Li cupped his fist. “Lady, let’s get going.”
“Mmm,” Xiao s.h.i.+ replied coldly.
With someone else there, Xiao s.h.i.+ instantly became another person, she was not so casual and indolent like when she was alone with Chu Li. She had reverted back into her original image.
Gu Yue hardly even minded, on the contrary, he thought that the Princess should be icily arrogant, which made her unattainable.
He laughed. “I’ll lead the way for the Princess then.”
Gu Yue turned around and looked at Chu Li. “Can you keep up?”
Chu Li nodded.
Xiao s.h.i.+ glared at Gu Yue impatiently.
Gu Yue immediately became stern and cut his c.r.a.p, he moved with his Light-body Technique.
He left the main road and hurried swiftly as he stepped on the gra.s.s and trees.
When Gu Yue saw Chu Li holding Xiao s.h.i.+’s wrist, even though they were separated by the sleeve of the gown, it made him envious. He wanted to replace him so badly.
Gu Yue sped up and managed to activate his Light-body Technique to the maximum level.
His Light-body Technique skill was extraordinary, or else he would not have hunted after Chu Li along with Kong Hai in the past.
When he swept a look around with his peripheral vision, Gu Yue saw that Chu Li was still holding Xiao s.h.i.+ as he followed after him leisurely, he did not lag behind him much.