White-Robed Chief

Yu Qing’s delicate brow was caught in a knot as she gazed at him in displeasure, “Young Master Xiao, this is the Verdant Cloud Brothel. Even if your father is the senator, that doesn’t give you the right to act recklessly and cause inconveniences to him!”

Xiao Heng returned to his senses and reigned in his emotions a little. However, his eyes were still fixated on Chu Li. “Okay, I understand where you’re coming from, but before I leave, I still want to know who this person is!”

Chu Li answered, “I am Chu Li.”

Xiao Heng frowned as he thought about it for some time. He stared at Chu Li’s face before his eyes moved downward to the white robe.

He was somewhat familiar with the name but couldn’t quite put a finger on it. He had to be somebody important since his name had such a familiar ring to it.

However, Xiao Heng was from an influential family. As long as this guy wasn’t royalty or an aristocrat like King Jing who could be throned, or Prince Bao and Prince Kong that both wielded some sort of authority, then he need not worry.

His surname was Chu, that meant there was nothing to worry about.

He scoffed. “Chu Li? So, you’re not a nobody, huh? Miss Yu Qing, why is he so special to you?”

Yu Qing gently shook her head. “You’re mistaken, Young Master Xiao. I have no personal relationship with Head Chief Chu apart from being good friends.”

“Head Chief Chu!” Xiao Heng came to a realization and exclaimed.

Chu Li, the head chief of King An’s Imperial Residence, the centurion of the Secret Guardians Hall. When he recalled his identity, Xiao Heng immediately felt one inch shorter.

If he were to offend King An’s Imperial Residence, his father would not say a word; the same could be said for the Secret Guardians Hall. They were the sharpest sword of His Majesty. This group of fellows was relentless and impenetrable. Anyone targeted by them would not end well. Father did not wish to be on their bad side.

“What’s going on here?” A cold voice was heard coming from outside.

The maid immediately responded, “Prince Shi, Prince Shan, Young Master Xiao is here!”

As the sound of footsteps approached, Leng Shoushi and Leng Shoushan paced over and saw Xiao Heng. They smiled. “Xiao Heng, you’re to meet with Yu Qing again? How diligent!”

“Hehe…” Xiao Heng awkwardly smiled. “Prince Shi, Prince Shan.”

“Why are you standing at the door? Why aren’t you going in?” Leng Shoushan smiled. “Chased out by Miss Yu Qing?”

Yu Qing came to the door and curtseyed. “Prince Shi, Prince Shan.”

Leng Shoushan waved his arm and took a glance at Chu Li. “Oh, a guest. Xiao Heng, are you here seeking trouble?”

He took one look and read the situation. It wasn’t the first time Xiao Heng had done such a thing.

Xiao Heng snorted. “I had an appointment with Yu Qing to meet tonight, but Yu Qing suddenly claimed that she was feeling unwell. Yet, she’s here meeting this Head Chief Chu. I came over to see it myself out of spite.”

“Head Chief Chu?” Leng Shoushi and Leng Shoushan looked at Chu Li.

Chu Li got up and closed fist saluted. “Princes.”

Leng Shoushi and Leng Shoushan stared at him with curiosity.

Chu Li’s reputation in the Fairy’s Capital was huge.

The first was him being a first-rate head chief at such a young age. The second was due to him not holding back against descendants of the royal family. He showed no fear and would assault or reprimand at will without a worry. Because of this, he earned the respect of many.

Everyone felt that Chu Li had helped them vent their anger. The majority of them were envious and jealous of these descendants of the royal family.

Most importantly, he was highly skilled in martial arts, perhaps even the best martial artist amongst the younger generation, surpassing even Fa Yuan of the Tempest Temple. He was in the limelight everywhere he went, such that even those who haven’t met him knew his name.

Chu Li looked at the duo calmly.

“I have heard of you and can finally get the chance to meet with you,” Leng Shoushan laughed out loud. “Miss Yu Qing, I hope we’re not intruding?”

“I am fortunate to be able to rub shoulders with Prince Shan,” Yu Qing pursed her lips and smiled. She took a step back. “Princes, please sit. Young Master Xiao, please sit too.”

Xiao Heng shook his head awkwardly. He felt uncomfortable.

“There’s no need to sit and disrupt your affair,” Leng Shoushan smiled. “Chu Li, although we are part of the royal family, we are unhappy with Leng Shou and the younger generation. They deserved their punishment, so you need not worry. We harbor no ill will.”

Chu Li smiled as he shook his head. “I am quite impulsive and have a temper that lands me in all sorts of trouble. Everyone thinks that I have guts but it’s all from the temper. I do get scared sometimes during the aftermath.”

“Haha…” Leng Shoushan laughed out loud. “You, scared? Haha!”

Everything that Chu Li suggested he acted out of fearlessness rather than fear. The number of people with guts in the Great Ji Dynasty could be counted with one hand. They admired this sort of guts and heroism.

Chu Li responded with a smile.

“Chu Li, did you really go from not knowing martial arts to becoming a grandmaster within two years?” Leng Shoushan was bristling with curiosity. “And that you found a Cloud Slashing Treasure Manual?”

Chu Li shook his head. “I don’t have that kind of luck. I guess I have the endowment that’s suitable for martial arts. As for the Cloud Slashing Treasure Manual, the disciples of the four major sects can be my witness and confirm that I don’t have it.”

“That’s true, knowing the four major sects, once they knew you have the manual, they would be fighting for it,” Leng Shoushan nodded. “But you are still impressive. Two years. In two years, I was still struggling in acquired mastery!”

Leng Shoushi laughed. “Let’s talk another day, it’s time to go.”

“Yes, yes, we should talk and drink another day. Tell more about how you took care of Leng Shou,” Leng Shoushan smiled.

The duo closed fist saluted and left the house.

Xiao Heng didn’t know whether to leave or stay. In the end, he scoffed and glared at Chu Li before turning and striding off.

With the doors shut, the house returned to silence.

Yu Qing sat down in front of a table opposite Chu Li as the lingering scent in the house calmed them down.

Yu Qing’s bright eyes stared at Chu Li. “Head Chief was saying that you wish to cultivate the Nature Restoration Manifestation?”

Chu Li nodded, “Yes, is it feasible?”

“Of course,” answered Yu Qing. “My sect is different from the other sects. The disciples are not required to be unfamiliar with martial arts to enter. As long as the character and endowment are suitable, they can be accepted as disciples.”

“Is there a need to join the Amethyst Mountain?” Chu Li frowned.

Yu Qing gently nodded. “The Nature Restoration Manifestation is the hereditary heart technique of the Nature Peak Manifestation. Do you think it can be taught to outsiders?”

“Then, can I join Amethyst Mountain?” Chu Li shook his head and smiled. “I’m getting old, so with my current background, could Amethyst Mountain go easy on my application?”

Yu Qing replied, “The motto of my sect is to be tolerant to diversity, so as long as the endowment and character are good enough, the twelve peaks will take you in as a disciple. You don’t have to have scruples. With your endowment and character, you can easily become a disciple of Amethyst Mountain.”

Chu Li remained silent for a while before adding, “Is there a way to cultivate the Nature Restoration Manifestation without becoming a disciple of the Amethyst Mountain?”

“Impossible,” Yu Qing shook her head. “The Nature Restoration Manifestation will not be given to outsiders. This is the only way.”

Her eyes were as clear as spring water as she dully continued, “Does the head chief not wish to become a disciple of my sect? The disciples of Amethyst Mountain look out for one another. They will receive the support and protection of the entire sect in all matters. Many others want to enter the sect yet can’t!”

Chu Li sighed and shook his head.

When he was on his own, he could have joined the Amethyst Mountain. In fact, Xiao Qi had originally intended to send him to join the Amethyst Mountain.

But times have changed, it was no longer suitable for him to go under Amethyst Mountain’s wing.