Imperial Treasure-Chapter 1112 - 657: Storms Brewing (Happy New Year, Extra - Today) (2)

Upon hearing these words, before Li Xiuning could say anything, Seo Ziling’s voice was clear and crisp, saying: "Miss Li means that Ah Zhong and I are inherently more prone to attract pursuit from various forces than Teacher. This time going to Changan might be a deliberate design by someone to lead us there, and given Teacher’s abilities and intellect, it is not certain that he cannot resolve the current predicament. If we go, it may instead make the situation more complex and difficult."

These words left Kou Zhong speechless, feeling secretly annoyed and rather frustrated...

"So the meaning of you two is that it is better for us not to go? No... Two Masters..."

Li Xiuning interrupted Kou Zhong, saying: "That is indeed what I mean, although it doesn’t sound good, but currently, the Demon Sect’s scheme is unpredictable, and the Cihang Calming Studio remains hidden..."

This time, Kou Zhong interrupted Li Xiuning, "I know about Cihang Calming Studio; in terms of reputation and influence under the heavens, it is truly the first of its kind today, but so far, they have not made any moves against the Master..."

Li Xiuning glanced at Kou Zhong and said, "Mr. Sui usually rarely involves himself in Jianghu matters and never takes part in political struggles, and his words and deeds are principled, so Cihang Calming Studio can naturally see that she does not have a significant impact on the general situation of Jianghu, but it is different for you two..."

Having said this, she especially intensified her gaze on Kou Zhong: "Every man under the heavens has a heart for power and influence, just look at how many things you two have meddled in recently, disrupting the arrangements of the Demon Sect and Cihang Calming Studio. Even without the Longevity Formula, they won’t let you two go."

"Moreover, have you forgotten the little monk you met a few days ago? He is from the Pure Mind Zen Institute, and he entered the world after nine months in Yangzhou, seemingly ignorant but actually served as the pawn of both Holy Lands, thoroughly uncovering the details of you few people. I think now both Holy Lands’ Sect Masters must have a detailed record of your master-disciple quartet, including Kou Zhong’s ambition."

When Li Xiuning mentioned this, both Kou Zhong and Seo Ziling had their eyes flicker.

Kou Zhong grinned, looking mockingly at Li Xiuning, "I know that in the eyes of people like you from the Gate Valve, my ambition seems laughable, but under the heavens, people are not distinguished by nobility or lowliness. In chaotic times heroes emerge, and my teacher said, a person’s achievement often depends on self-positioning. If I, Kou Zhong, hoped for mere sustenance in the future, I wouldn’t be alive and standing here now... furthermore, would not have the qualifications to speak face-to-face with you."

At first, Li Xiuning listened with changing expressions, stunned and loosened; but the last sentence seemed a bit unnatural.

That’s just how this person is, usually unruly and thuggish, with sweet words, always doing things with flamboyance and vigor, sometimes magnanimous and full of charm, sometimes hateful enough to make people’s teeth itch.

Like the words just now...

"These words, you must have said them to many women," Li Xiuning suppressed her slight inner turmoil and the heat in her ears, responding rather calmly.

Kou Zhong laughed, "Yes, except for that Little Chili."

Li Xiuning: "...."

And Seo Ziling was already somewhat absent-minded, glancing over the slight ambiguity between the two, then looking at the lush bamboo forest where something seemed to flicker before his eyes. His slender fingers unconsciously tightened, speaking softly: "Since Demon Sect’s Wanwan has already proactively approached Teacher, will Cihang Calming Studio refrain from intervening? In that case, whether we go to Changan doesn’t really matter much. Given that, out of righteousness and friendship, we have to go... but

Seo Ziling retracted his gaze, looking at Li Xiuning: "I appreciate Miss Li’s care in recent times, and also thank you for the reminder, saving us from many detours."

The implication being some of their trajectories inevitably reflect the handiwork of the Li Family Clique represented by Li Xiuning.

Li Xiuning’s expression remained unchanged, sipping tea, smiling slightly, "Ziling is too polite, some insights I only heard from my second brother. As for why I am helping you, partly it’s out of friendship and genuine hope for you to help my second brother..."

And here we have Li Shimin again.

Both Kou Zhong and Seo Ziling had long heard of Li Shimin’s name, knowing this figure overshadowed them both before and after their rise.

Looking at their own turbulent journey, while the other could easily see through situations and achieve balance, reveals his formidable skill.

Inside they felt grateful, but thinking of submission was unacceptable to the proud Kou Zhong and not agreeable to the temperament of Seo Ziling.

Thus, Li Xiuning’s words were tacitly skipped by the two.

"Second Prince is honorable, we remember it in our hearts... in the future, if commanded, we will surely help."

They ended it at that point, and Li Xiuning did not force them.

Just after the two left, she vaguely heard Seo Ziling say to Kou Zhong: "Ah Zhong, stop claiming Teacher as our Master..."

"Got it, got it... I don’t know why you so resist calling Teacher as Master~~"

Their voices gradually faded away.

Tai Chongshan appeared beside Li Xiuning.

"Those two just now seemed to have already seen through my presence," Tai Chongshan said in a low voice.

"Meaning their martial arts have reached Minor Grandmaster Level?" Li Xiuning said softly.

"Perhaps," Tai Chongshan sighed lightly, "The rate of progress is terrifying, and their techniques have the refined and ethereal quality of Mr. Sui; especially Seo Ziling, his movement technique is subtly catching up with Hou Xibai."

"I see it..." Li Xiuning suddenly chuckled, "I heard that if one sees another as very important, they unconsciously emulate them... Seo Ziling is faintly resembling Mr. Sui of the past."

Mr. Sui in men’s attire. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)