The night was already deep, and the entire capital city seemed to be covered with a layer of black dust. Every household was already asleep, but the lamps in Taichang Qing's mansion were not extinguished.
At this time, Li Xiao calmed down and sat cross-legged on a futon. Beside him, a magic sword engraved with a nine-star pattern was lying quietly on the ground in front of him, as if
It's waiting for the call.
I saw him taking a deep breath, and the sea of qi in Tanzhong Point started to rotate like a whirlpool. The qi machine was pulling, and the internal force was strong. A bar of vitality burst out from his stretched out palm. This bar of vitality burst out.
It is about as thick as an arm, tough and solid, with milky white lines outlined in glitter.
This vitality bar was dancing and dancing as if it were alive. One end of the Yuan Qi jumped like an agile spiritual snake, sticking to the hilt of the sword, winding up with a swish, and tightly connected with the vitality thread connecting Li Xiao's palm.
of.
Li Xiao raised his hand gently, and the nine-star magic sword immediately broke away from the ground. Along with the slight tremor of the sword body, it made a buzzing sound.
Li Xiao stretched out his palms to stretch the meal, and in response, the nine-star magical sword also flew up and down in the air, appearing to be flexible and fast, as if it were a swimming dragon, and there was a sound of the sword chopping and whistling.
, brilliant sword shadows suddenly flashed across the room. As the speed increased, the magic sword moved left and right in the air, like a flying needle threaded on thread, even the flames of the lamps on the tables far away were
Constantly beating, flickering on and off.
Li Xiao raised his palm, and then thrust it forward. The vitality bar and the magic sword were fired towards an upright wood splinter in front of him, although due to the length of the vitality bar, the sword did not touch the wood splinter.
But the energy that came out of the sword directly broke the piece of wood in half, and the fierce aftermath also left a conspicuous crack and depression on the wall!
"Although this sword-controlling technique is called sword-controlling, the real test is the control of vitality. As long as one can master the control of vitality, then this sword-controlling technique can also have great power, Baili Fei
Sword, hurt people through the air!"
Li Xiao gently pulled the vitality bar, and the magic sword was waving in the room again. Beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead, dripping down along his cheeks and chin towards the ground. Li Xiao controlled the magic sword.
The sword shuttled back and forth in the room, like a silver thread, strange and agile!
Today, his attributes have also changed a lot. Now his attribute panel is:
Strength:6.7
Physical strength: 6.4
Agility:6.9
Wisdom:6.6
Martial arts realm: the middle stage of master.
Possessed skills: Cantonese proficiency at full level, painting skill at full level, wall-walking skill at full level, firearm proficiency level 5, Xiao Li's flying knife level 8, basic spell proficiency: level 9, corpse refining skill: level 6, corpse control skill:
Level 7. Mastery of Basic Physics and Technology: Level 3. Ladder of Clouds: Level 6. Tai Chi Internal Strength: Level 8. Sky Frost Fist: Level 10, Pai Yun Palm: Level 7, Fengshen Legs: Level 10, Bingxin Jue: Level 8
Kirin arms, sand jars, shark teardrops, skull island, sacred dragon veins, spiritual branches, painted skin masks.
Consumable props: Parabell pistol bullets (twenty-six), various talismans, and improved super serum.
I don't know how long this kind of sword-wielding practice lasted. At this moment, there was a knock on the door. After a while, Wu San came to knock on the door and told Li Xiao that someone was visiting late at night.
"Who do you mean this person is?" Li Xiao gently pulled his wrist and took back the magic sword that was flying around the room in his hand. With a flash of thought, he stored it in the system space.
On the first day I came to the capital, someone came to my door late at night. Who could it be?
"The person who came to the door did not reveal his identity, he just said that you will know it as soon as you see him." Wu San whispered back.
When Li Xiao heard this, he couldn't help but frown slightly, stood up from the futon, and followed Wu San through the yard to the gate.
When he opened the door, he saw seven or eight guards with swords on their waists and alert eyes outside the house. The leader was wearing a large black robe, and his face was hidden under the hood of the robe.
, as if hidden in the dark night, making his face unclear.
Li Xiao looked at the person coming up and down, and said doubtfully: "I don't know who you are. Why are you looking for Li?"
After a while, the man in black slowly took off his hat. When Li Xiao saw the face of the person clearly, he couldn't help but feel startled.
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It turned out that the person who came was none other than the current emperor.
After welcoming the emperor into the lobby of the mansion and ordering tea to be served, Li Xiao greeted the emperor to sit down. The imperial guards who followed the emperor were guarding the courtyard with swords in hand, patrolling back and forth with alert eyes.
"I don't know that His Majesty's visit is really disappointing." Li Xiao looked at the Emperor and said with a bow.
However, the emperor waved his hands repeatedly, smiled slightly, and said with all humility: "Haha, no, it was my visit late at night that disturbed Li Aiqing. I hope Mr. Li will not take offense."
Li Xiao was slightly stunned, and couldn't help but murmur in his heart. No matter how he was ignored, the person in front of him was still the monarch of a country, the emperor of the dynasty, and a member of the royal family. Besides, he was in the court today.
The two of them had also had arguments, but why they hadn't seen each other for several hours, how the other party's words were so modest, and the fact that the emperor was not staying in the palace and actually visited him late at night was really weird.
"Looking at the simple and elegant decoration in Li Aiqing's house, it is rare for an official in the court to have such an honest and honest heart." After the emperor looked around the lobby, he nodded absently in praise.
"Although I am not a saint or a wise man, I still yearn for the artistic conception of indifference and far-reaching." After a pause, Li Xiao asked straight to the point: "I just don't know what your Majesty's visit to the humble residence late at night means? I'm afraid it's not as simple as visiting the humble residence, right?
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Li Xiao believed that the emperor's visit at such a late hour was definitely not just to visit his residence. There must be a hidden secret in it!
But the emperor, after pondering for a moment, let out a long sigh and said in a somewhat dejected tone: "Hey, Li Aiqing must have seen my cowardly and incompetent look in the court today. What you said is exactly what you said.
A high-ranking eunuch dares to show his teeth and show his claws and act recklessly in the court. As the king of a country, I have no dignity left."
After he finished speaking, he smiled wryly at himself. Looking at him, it seemed as if he was confiding to someone the depression he had buried deep in his heart for a long time.
After listening to the other party's words, Li Xiao nodded unequivocally. Just this morning, when he saw the eunuch Yang Lin in the Hall of Supreme Harmony with a arrogant and domineering expression, it was as if the eunuch Yang Lin was
It is the supreme being, which is undoubtedly extremely ironic.
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And looking at the emperor in front of him, his eyes seemed to be full of deep sadness and fatigue. Then I saw that the emperor's eyes dimmed a little, his tone was deep, and he looked back on the past, and his whole person seemed to be a little older.
: "I still remember that more than ten years ago, when I was still young, my father suffered from a strange disease. I visited various famous doctors but could not cure it. Later, Pudu Cihang was like falling from the sky, chanting sutras and chanting Buddha in Sanskrit.
Then he cured my father's illness, as if with the blessing of his profound Buddhist teachings, he could bring him back to life."
"After that, my father recruited Pudu Cihang into the palace and was grateful to him. Pudu Cihang also won the favor and admiration of his father, and successfully ascended to the position of protector of the country. Even the palace
My father also seeks his opinion on all regulations and legal matters."
"Many civil and military ministers also relied on him. In this way, Pudu Cihang's power in the palace became more and more powerful, to the point where he could control the forces in the court. After that, although I succeeded from my father,
The throne, but the power has been abandoned, Pudu Cihang has almost covered the sky with one hand, Li Aiqing, what do you think is the difference between me and the string puppet in the shadow puppet show?"
Li Xiao also sighed slightly, looking at the emperor with a look of sympathy. It seemed that the emperor was not as confused as Adou, at least he understood the situation he was facing.
The emperor's every move now is probably under the surveillance of Pudu Cihang, so he must be on guard at all times, otherwise he would not visit him late at night.
However, judging from his appearance, it seemed that he was only worried about Pudu Cihang's position in the court, and did not know that the other party was a great demon.
As the saying goes, as the Tao is high, the demon is as high as the Tao. Pudu Cihang is a demon, and his demonic skills are even more unpredictable. In addition, he always prides himself on being a moral monk, preaching universal salvation and compassion for all living beings.
The image of the gods and Buddhas in his arms attracted the attachment of many ministers, and his power in the court also grew, to the point where it has developed to such an extent that it is embarrassing.
The emperor sighed and continued: "Of course I also know that the bloody rebellion case is completely false and fabricated by treacherous ministers. However, in order to be wise and protect myself, I can only compromise."
Li Xiao said meaningfully: "I can understand your Majesty's difficulties, but if the bloody rebellion is true, the traitor will succeed, and this is a filthy court, and there will be fewer loyal people serving the country.
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At this point, the emperor's eyes suddenly shone brightly: "That's why I asked Li Aiqing for help... Li Aiqing is not only a queen of a famous family with outstanding abilities, but also has amazing magical powers that can control wind and rain. The most important thing is that
, Judging from what happened in the court today, I am even more sure that you are a loyal person who speaks out for justice, so I hope that Li Aiqing can step forward at the critical moment, trace the source, and break this conflict in the court.
I don’t know what Li Aiqing’s intention is for the overwhelming spirit above.”
After finishing speaking, the emperor stood up from his seat and looked at Li Xiao with great expectation, waiting for his answer.
When Li Xiao heard this, he immediately understood.
It turned out that the emperor had long been dissatisfied with Pudu Cihang's interference in the court, but because of Pudu Cihang's coercion, he had always endured the humiliation, made concessions, and waited for the opportunity.
At this time, his appearance made him the target of the emperor's wooing. He wanted to woo him so that they could fight against Pudu Cihang and help him regain his power.
Well……
My mission is to eliminate demons and treacherous evil spirits, so naturally it is not a bad idea to join forces with the emperor.
Feeling the emperor's burning eyes, Li Xiao's thoughts whirled. After pondering for a moment, he said: "It is our duty to punish treacherous ministers and destroy rebellious gangs. Since His Majesty attaches such great importance to him, I should do my best to do it.
It's just..." Li Xiao paused, his eyes flashed with slyness, and he said with deep meaning: "It's just that I have just entered the capital, my foundation is not stable, and my qualifications are shallow, so I'm afraid I'm not able to take on this important responsibility."
He naturally understood what the emperor meant. He had just entered the capital, and he was still a third-rank Taichang Qing. Looking at the entire court, this official position was not low, but compared with the protector of the country, it was still a bit unsatisfactory.
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"No problem, Li Aiqing's abilities are extraordinary and obvious to all. All he lacks is an official title. I can make you the Heavenly Protector of the Country. Although I have been ignored in the court, such a title can still be achieved."
After learning about Li Xiao's concerns, the emperor said without hesitation, as if he had already decided.
Pudu Cihang is the abbot who protects the country in the court, and the emperor wants to canonize himself as a heavenly master to protect the country. The meaning of this is naturally clear!
"Okay, since Your Majesty is so decisive, then I am naturally bound to do it." At this time, Li Xiao no longer shied away, with a slight arc at the corner of his mouth, he directly agreed. After all, with the identity of the Heavenly Master who protects the country,
It can also be more conducive to his actions.
"Great, from tomorrow onwards, you will be the Heavenly Master of the imperial court. I believe that with the help of the Heavenly Master, there is hope to restore the country and the country!" The emperor was immediately overjoyed and directly crowned Li Xiao as the Heavenly Master.
, for fear that Li Xiao would regret it the next moment.
The emperor laughed happily, his mood suddenly improved, and his previous gloomy look disappeared.
"In order to prevent Pudu Cihang from becoming suspicious, your majesty, please remain silent so as not to offend the enemy." Li Xiao thought for a moment and warned the emperor.
Just being a Heavenly Master is not enough. Li Xiao must also improve his cultivation as soon as possible, recruit troops, and expand his strength.
"Okay, everything is according to what the Heavenly Master said." The emperor nodded and replied.
In the following time, the two discussed how to deal with Pudu Cihang, and then the emperor took his leave and returned to the palace under the escort of a group of imperial guards.