90: Breakthrough Blue Level Pagoda! Half-step Grandmaster! (23

Chapter 90: Breakthrough to Blue Level Futu! Half-step Grandmaster! (23, Please Subscribe!)

The Crown Prince claimed to be Lin Gong’s close friend, and at this moment, he showed concern and confusion.

“Director Chen, Brother Lin is the son of the Prime Minister of Great Qing. What enmity could he have with Si Gu Jian?”

The Crown Prince’s words were also the question of everyone present. Everyone wanted to hear how Chen Pingping would continue to fabricate the story.

Chen Pingping’s face showed a solemn expression.

“The first assassin should be the Senior Brothers of those two female assassins, the second is their Master Yun Zhilan, and the third is Si Gu Jian himself!”

Fan Xian thought to himself, I haven’t even met Si Gu Jian, and I’m already being arranged as his grand-disciple… “Second Young Master was bewitched and lured by Northern Qi spy Si Lili to assassinate Fan Xian on Niulan Street, and two of Si Gu Jian’s grand-disciples were killed by the capital guards.”

“Si Gu Jian was an idiot when he was young. Later, he achieved success in the martial Dao, but he was still a sword fanatic, and his actions could not be fathomed by ordinary people.”

Fan Xian lowered his head and raised an eyebrow. If ordinary people couldn’t fathom him, how did you, Chen Pingping, know?

Chen Pingping continued, “His two female grand-disciples were killed by the capital guards, and he was somewhat displeased.

The grand-disciples of a dignified Great Grandmaster were actually killed by a group of unknown guards!”

“This incident damaged the Great Grandmaster’s prestige, and the Second Young Master, who planned the assassination and caused this incident to happen, naturally became hated by Si Gu Jian and his disciples.”

“In addition, the capital’s defenses have been strict recently, repeatedly killing assassins from various countries. This also made Si Gu Jian and his disciples feel a desire to test their skills.”

“Coincidentally, the Second Young Master, whom they hated, resided in the Prime Minister’s residence. If they could assassinate the Second Young Master, they could both vent their hatred and make the experts of our capital’s Supervisory Council, Garrison Division, and Dragon Guard Manor lose face!”

Li Chang’an listened with furrowed brows, feeling that Chen Pingping’s story was quite well-fabricated, and the logic was completely self-consistent.

Although the case had changed quite a bit due to the butterfly effect, Chen Pingping still reasonably and justifiably shifted the blame to Si Gu Jian.

Subsequently, Chen Pingping’s voice became more impassioned. He sat in his wheelchair and solemnly bowed to Emperor Qing, “Your Majesty!”

“In this case, Northern Qi incited Lin Gong to assassinate Fan Xian through spies, disrupting the capital’s situation and provoking the prestige of Great Qing. We must retaliate severely!”

“Si Gu Jian of Eastern Yi City retaliated with personal grudges by assassinating the Prime Minister’s son, playing with and provoking the Qing Kingdom guards in the capital, and disgracing our national prestige. He must be punished!”

“Your subject humbly requests Your Majesty to issue an order to raise an army, choose a day to conquer Northern Qi, and at the same time severely reprimand Great Grandmaster Si Gu Jian, demanding that they hand over the murderer!”

Emperor Qing suddenly widened his eyes, his face full of shock, “Raise an army?”

Fan Xian glanced at Emperor Qing’s expression. Indeed, his acting was good, much better than his own!

Emperor Qing turned to Lin Ruofu and said, “Prime Minister Lin, what do you think?”

Lin Ruofu felt bitter in his heart, but he had already heard Chen Pingping and Emperor Qing singing in harmony, their goal being to attack Qi.

He vaguely felt that Emperor Qing and Chen Pingping were hiding something, but he was powerless to investigate.

He knelt on the ground and said sorrowfully, “Your Majesty! Those who protected my son were the iron guards of Great Qing’s capital departments!”

“This Great Grandmaster assassinated my son, and my heart aches! He killed not only my son but also slapped the face of Great Qing!”

“Your subject humbly requests Your Majesty to severely punish the true culprit and seek justice for my deceased son!”

Seeing that Lin Ruofu also had no objections, Emperor Qing helped him up and then gently comforted him.

Finally, Emperor Qing angrily said to everyone, “Gentlemen, in recent months, the capital’s situation has been unstable. Northern Qi and Eastern Yi City have repeatedly provoked Great Qing!”

“Northern Qi assassins have repeatedly entered the capital. They even broke into the Imperial Palace and dared to assassinate in broad daylight on the street!

Their damned Saintess even openly abducted a key prisoner from the Supervisory Council!”

“All of this is simply audacious and deserves death!

I have personally led three northern expeditions. Now, after many years of resting with the people, does that little brat of the Zhan family think I can no longer lift a blade?!”

“Issue an order to all departments, reorganize the army, and conquer Northern Qi until they surrender!

Send a letter to Eastern Yi City, demanding that they hand over the murderer, otherwise my army will trample Eastern Yi!”

The major matter was settled, and the brief meeting ended. The monumental matter of attacking Qi was decided at this small meeting.

Li Chang’an, the Crown Prince, and the Second Prince left the Imperial Study first.

The Second Prince patted the Crown Prince’s shoulder, “Crown Prince, my brother and I haven’t gathered for a long time. Why don’t we go to Uncle Prince Yong’s place for hotpot?”

The Crown Prince’s expression was solemn. He bowed to Li Chang’an and Li Chengze.

“Uncle Prince Yong, Second Brother, I may not be able to accompany you.”

“With a great war imminent, various departments are troubled with affairs, and court officials must busy themselves with national matters.

The Crown Prince’s expression suddenly softened, revealing a helpless smile, “It’s probably not appropriate for me to go out and enjoy myself at this time.”

Li Chengze tossed his hair and scoffed, “Always putting on airs, how tiring, how boring!”

Then he said to Li Chang’an, “Uncle Prince Yong, let us idlers go eat this hotpot.”

Li Chang’an snorted, “I heard from Xie Bi’an that you want to put the alpaca I gave you into the hotpot?”

Li Chengze looked flustered, waving his hands repeatedly, “Uncle Prince Yong, absolutely no such thing!”

“My retainer Fan Wujiu broke through to the Ninth Grade, and I, on a whim, said that even if you wanted me to put my most beloved alpaca into the hotpot to celebrate, I would have no objections!”

“It was just talk, how could I really eat it? Besides, Fan Wujiu wouldn’t dare to eat my favorite thing, right?”

Since Fan Wujiu joined the Second Prince’s retinue, he mostly reported on Li Chengze’s movements. Li Chang’an hadn’t asked him to do anything major, and now he had successfully broken through to the Ninth Grade.

Li Chang’an smiled and patted Li Chengze’s shoulder, “Cunning and hypocritical, truly a chip off the old block.”

Li Chengze respectfully cupped his hands, “Compared to Uncle Prince Yong’s speculation about the assassin, my skill and thick skin are still far inferior.”

Li Chang’an smiled, “Let’s go. I’ll treat you to pig’s face skin to help you recuperate well.”

Li Chengze chuckled, “In that case, thank you, Uncle Prince Yong!”

After the three left, Chen Pingping, Fan Xian, Lin Ruofu, and Emperor Qing remained on the balcony. Emperor Qing asked, “You’re still here, is there something?”

Chen Pingping said, “Your Majesty, it was Lin Gong who assassinated Fan Xian on Niulan Street. A rift is inevitably forming between Fan Xian and Princess Yichen.”

“Your subject is wondering if the imperial marriage between them needs to be reconsidered.”

Chen Pingping had always been against Fan Xian taking over the Imperial Treasury. He believed that having Fan Xian take over the Supervisory Council was the Righteous Path.

Lin Ruofu, on the other hand, absolutely did not want Lin Wan’er to marry Fan Xian. “Your Majesty, Wan’er has been close to Gong’er since childhood, and this imperial marriage may not be harmonious.”

Emperor Qing said in confusion, “You two old fellows are thinking too much. It was Si Gu Jian who killed Lin Gong, and it has nothing to do with Fan Xian.”

“Wan’er was completely unaware of Lin Gong’s assassination of Fan Xian, so how could she develop ill feelings towards Fan Xian?”

“Fan Xian, am I right?!”

Fan Xian inwardly groaned. He stayed behind also hoping that Emperor Qing would cancel the engagement.

Lin Wan’er’s thoughts must be similar to Lin Ruofu’s. The conclusion that Si Gu Jian killed Lin Gong simply couldn’t fool those in the upper echelons of the power structure.

Fan Xian wanted to cancel the engagement because he knew he had killed Lin Gong, and there would always be a rift between him and Lin Wan’er.

“Your Majesty, if the Princess truly is unwilling, your subject believes this engagement indeed needs to be reconsidered.”

Fan Xian never expected that Emperor Qing would instantly erupt in rage upon hearing his words, “Nonsense!”

“Didn’t you always like Wan’er? Why have you suddenly changed your mind?”

“Or is Director Chen’s investigation result incorrect, and Lin Gong’s death truly related to you, making you feel guilty and thus afraid to marry Wan’er?!”

Fan Xian quickly explained, “Of course not, your subject merely…”

Emperor Qing directly interrupted Fan Xian, “No more explanations! A true man, if he slackens and becomes lax at the first sign of setback, how can he achieve great things in the future?!”

“Wan’er has always been sensible. Since you have a clear conscience, how could Wan’er develop a rift?!”

Chen Pingping and Lin Ruofu understood. This was using the reprimand of Fan Xian to respond to the two old men.

The imperial marriage between Fan Xian and Lin Wan’er would remain unchanged!

Emperor Qing did not annul the imperial marriage, of course, for the sake of the Imperial Treasury. He had long said that whoever married Lin Wan’er could take over the Imperial Treasury for the imperial family.

He adopted Lin Wan’er as his goddaughter precisely to pave the way for his illegitimate son, Fan Xian, to take over the Imperial Treasury.

Now, he had no other way for Fan Xian to take over the Imperial Treasury, so this path could only be kept for now.

After this matter was settled, Emperor Qing kept Chen Pingping alone.

Chen Pingping then said, “Your Majesty, Fan Xian is skilled in martial arts, and this time he was even more courageous and resourceful, blocking the Crown Prince outside the Supervisory Council.”

Emperor Qing glared at Chen Pingping, “What are you saying? Are you saying my son is too reckless?”

Chen Pingping repeatedly apologized, “This old subject is muddle-headed. Your Majesty’s son is brave and insightful, a Dragon and Phoenix among men.”

The son Emperor Qing referred to was the Crown Prince, while the son Chen Pingping referred to was clearly Fan Xian.

Emperor Qing continued, “I know you want Fan Xian to take over the Supervisory Council, and Fan Jian wants Fan Xian to take over the Imperial Treasury.”

“But he is still too naive. His late-night assassination of Lin Gong was very unwise! If it weren’t for Shadow’s intervention, he would have died.”

“Let him temper himself a bit more before deciding which great responsibility to entrust him with.”

Chen Pingping suddenly said, “Your Majesty, your subject believes Lin Ruofu harbors deep hatred for Fan Xian.”

Emperor Qing said, “He is a civil official, and he only has Seventh or Eighth Grade guards under him.

With Wu Zhu present, Lin Ruofu cannot harm Fan Xian.”

Chen Pingping said, “Your Majesty also believes that Lin Gong was killed by Wu Zhu?”

Emperor Qing snorted, “Besides him, there is absolutely no second person!

However, the existence of Old Wu must never be known to the world!”

Chen Pingping bowed his head and said, “As you command.”

Wu Zhu himself is immortal and is related to the secret of the Divine Temple. Emperor Qing did not want others to pay attention to Wu Zhu.

The war between Qi and Qing began, and the court prioritized military affairs. Li Chang’an could finally Cultivate in peace.

Twenty days later, in Prince Yong’s Residence.

In the Cultivation room, Li Chang’an was making the final sprint to break through to Blue Level Futu.

He sat cross-legged on the futon, his entire body emitting a faint blue light, True Qi filling all his Meridians and acupoints.

His entire body’s skin, apart from emitting a faint glow, appeared no different from usual, but in essence, it had undergone earth-shattering changes.

As long as Li Chang’an circulated the Muscle, his body surface would be like a Vajra possessing him, and even a divine Sharp Weapon would be unable to harm him in the slightest.

Blue Level Futu also had another powerful aspect: truly achieving True Qi detachment from the body!

Li Chang’an’s previous True Qi detachment was achieved through the miraculous method of the Six Meridian Divine Sword.

However, after mastering Blue Level Futu, any Move could achieve True Qi detachment, with a single punch or palm, True Qi could reach three zhang away!

Three zhang in front of him, a giant rock was placed, covered with dense, air-palmed handprints.

These handprints were all made by Li Chang’an using the Tianshan Six Yang Palms from a distance during these days.

After circulating the Muscle for another cycle, Li Chang’an felt his entire body’s True Qi flowing exceptionally smoothly. This Realm of the Muscle had reached Perfection.

In an instant, he once again circulated the True Qi throughout his body, concentrating it all in his right hand, and then struck out with a Move, ‘Clouds and Mist Emerging from the Curtain of Snow’.

Subsequently, a faint blue handprint shot out from his palm. After a thunderous roar, the giant rock finally shattered completely!

Success! He finally broke through to Blue Level Futu!

The fifth cycle of the Muscle was now fully mastered, reaching the Minor Achievement stage.

Name: Li Chang’an

World: Joy of Life

Age: 18 years old

Realm: Ninth Grade Peak (Half-step Grandmaster)

Cultivation Technique: Bei Ming True Energy (Perfection), Muscle (Minor Achievement), Tianshan Plum Hand (Perfection), Tianshan Six Yang Palms (Perfection), Six Meridian Divine Sword (Major Achievement), Lingbo Microstep (Perfection)

Innate Abilities: Clairvoyant Eyes, Photographic Memory

Abilities: (Expand)

Mortal World: 2000 points (Accumulated 45000 points)

Ranking: Power 6, Wealth 8, Martial Arts 6, Romantic 88, Artistic 3

The current Li Chang’an had truly stepped into the Realm of a Half-step Grandmaster and could completely attempt to fight a Great Grandmaster.

Although he could already detach his True Qi at will, which could be said to be a quasi-Grandmaster, the power of his True Qi was not yet sufficient to cause fatal damage to a Great Grandmaster.

However, the speed of his Lingbo Microstep should be sufficient to match a Great Grandmaster.

The True Qi protection of Bei Ming True Energy, combined with the indestructible Vajra body of the Muscle Blue Level Futu, was enough to defend against a Great Grandmaster’s attacks.

After hearing the commotion, Xiren and Qingwen, who had been waiting outside the door, pushed it open and entered.

Seeing the giant rock shattered into pieces, Qingwen excitedly cheered, “Congratulations, Your Highness, your divine Cultivation Technique has advanced another level!”

Li Chang’an’s naked upper body had muscle lines like they were carved by a knife.

Li Chang’an embraced the cheering Qingwen. After cultivating so hard for so long, it was time to relax.

Feeling Qingwen’s full and plump buttocks, Li Chang’an, who had been holding back for a long time, was already stirring.

Qingwen’s watery eyes were full of affection, “Your Highness is tired, it’s time to rest and relax.”

Li Chang’an gave a mischievous smile and pointed to the desk not far away, “Qingwen, lie down.”

The height of that table was very suitable, and Li Chang’an had always liked it.

Qingwen stuck out her small tongue and lightly licked Li Chang’an’s chest, saying somewhat coquettishly, “Your Highness, the table is too hard, lying on it will be uncomfortable…”

“This concubine will lie on the table… With my chest cushioning, this concubine can last a bit longer, so as not to spoil Your Highness’s mood.”

As she spoke, she noticed Li Chang’an was looking intently at the desk.

Qingwen inwardly cried out in alarm, then also turned her eyes to see Xiren already half-undressed, obediently lying on the desk.

Her two snow-white jade legs stretched straight, crossing and dancing.

Her two delicate jade feet were like winged butterflies, fluttering and soaring.

Li Chang’an placed Qingwen on the futon and then walked to the desk.

Xiren, lying on the table, had a flushed face and eyes full of affection.

Xiren moved her legs slightly, and her pair of slender jade feet rested on Li Chang’an’s shoulders, “Your Highness, this concubine has offended you.”

With a few soft tearing sounds, pieces of torn clothing fell to the ground, and Xiren’s offense was met with the fiercest whipping.

Having been preempted by Xiren, Qingwen’s eyes showed resentment. She gracefully walked over and pressed herself tightly against Li Chang’an’s back.

“Your Highness, Sister has offended you so greatly, please punish her severely!”

Today’s third chapter, sparring with Wu Zhu, has already produced yellow oil. It will be delivered soon!