Chapter 74: Annihilation Operation

Soon, Zhang Song and the other two left the courtyard where Li Musheng was staying.

"You two have seen it all. This isn't because this General refuses to teach, but because the Eighth Imperial Prince refuses to learn. Farewell!"

General Wu'an snorted coldly, turned around, and left directly.

"Amitabha."

Master Xuan Yi chanted the Buddhist name, looked at Zhang Song, and said:

"Lord Zhang, it was merely a mistake regarding the Martial Realm. The Prince still has a long road ahead on the path of martial arts. This matter will have no impact on him; it shouldn't lead to such anger that he drives us monks away, should it?"

Hearing this, Zhang Song, dressed in official robes, stroked his beard, shook his head, and said hesitantly:

"Although this official also feels this is no big deal, it seems... the Eighth Imperial Prince truly appears furious."

At this moment, how could Li Musheng be merely furious? He was completely broken.

After the three left, he sat back down in the pavilion with a blank expression, staring at the teacup before him, silent for quite a while.

"Could it be that there truly is no transcendence in martial arts? Is my current strength already the ceiling of this world?"

"Hmm... is there a possibility that the 'Record of Martial Arts' looks like a fictional story, but actually... although it is a fictional story, it speaks the true essence of martial arts in one sentence, and by chance, I happened to see through it?"

Li Musheng pondered silently, comforting himself.

If there were no transcendence in martial arts, he felt he had suddenly lost his life's goal, lost his drive, and inexplicably wanted to become a salted fish.

No!

They said there is no transcendence in martial arts; does that mean there truly is none?

Have they ever reached my level? I haven't even spoken yet!

Li Musheng suddenly narrowed his eyes and murmured to himself:

"Whether there is transcendence in martial arts, I am the one with the most say; what others say doesn't count."

"When the day comes that I believe there is no transcendence in martial arts, then the world will truly have no transcendence in martial arts!"

And he is still very young, younger than all the geniuses who have ever reached the peak of martial arts.

Therefore, he still has a very long time to personally verify this matter.

Thinking of this, Li Musheng exhaled lightly, picked up the teacup, and took a sip of tea:

"What is learned from books is shallow; to truly know, one must practice. I should rely on practice to gain true knowledge; should I listen to them talking nonsense here?"

At this time, Cang Cang Yin Yue had already applied the ointment and returned to the courtyard with bright eyes and eyebrows.

Just now, she had looked in the mirror; although the tattoo on her face had not completely healed, it was already extremely faint.

After applying the medicine, she estimated she would recover her appearance by tomorrow, never needing to wear a veil again.

"The Prince's grace is something Cang Yin Yue cannot repay. In the future, whenever the Prince gives an order, I will certainly do my utmost to fulfill it."

Cang Cang Yin Yue bowed very solemnly to Li Musheng.

Li Musheng glanced at the other party; he could clearly perceive that Cang Cang Yin Yue's gratitude towards him at this moment seemed even higher than when he saved her last night.

Indeed, girls valuing their faces more than their lives is not just an empty saying.

Even an independent and strong Miss like Cang Cang Yin Yue could not escape this convention!

Li Musheng raised an eyebrow and said:

"Miss Cang, you will work for me from now on."

Hearing this, Cang Cang Yin Yue nodded lightly and did not refuse.

Her most important purpose for joining the Six Gates and the Secret Intelligence Bureau was revenge.

Now that her great revenge has been achieved, she indeed has no need to stay there any longer.

At this moment, Li Musheng continued speaking:

"Of course, Miss Cang is here."

Hearing this, Cang Cang Yin Yue was stunned, and her gaze towards Li Musheng was clearly somewhat unusual.

Seeing this, Li Musheng suddenly sat up straight, his face immediately showing a look of realization.

Is this the capital of capitalists who don't treat people as people?

He made Cang Cang Yin Yue do three people's worth of work alone; isn't this purely treating her like a beast of burden?

Thinking of this, Li Musheng suddenly felt ashamed, coughed twice, and said:

"I won't often make you work here. Your most important task in the future will be to help me find the key to open the Tianqi Secret Treasury. Besides that, I have no other special requirements for you."

Hearing this, Cang Cang Yin Yue breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Although she could handle doing three people's worth of work, who wouldn't want to be a bit more relaxed?

At this moment, Li Musheng waved his hand and said:

"Miss Cang, you can return to the Six Gates now. Help me keep an eye on the situation at Qingshan Tower. Once there are more concrete clues regarding the keys, just notify me in time."

Hearing this, Cang Cang Yin Yue didn't ask much, thought for a moment, and said:

"Regarding the matter at Hou Fu last night, I did not reveal the truth to the Six Gates. I believe they will suppress this matter, so please rest assured, your identity should not be exposed."

Li Musheng shook his head and said:

"I have already left a message telling them about this matter."

Cang Cang Yin Yue immediately showed a strange expression, and at this moment, Li Musheng looked at her and said calmly:

"Miss Cang, you are my person now, so you only need to remember one thing: in the future, no matter how big the problem, as long as it is a problem that can be solved by force, it is not a problem."

Cang Cang Yin Yue's eyes flickered; she looked deeply at Li Musheng, finally nodded lightly, clasped her hands in a bow, and took her leave.

After walking out of Li Musheng's courtyard, Cang Cang Yin Yue stopped her steps, subconsciously turned back for a glance, and a trace of confusion appeared in her clear, water-like eyes:

"Is this the feeling of having backing? Inexplicably, there is a sense of security; suddenly, I feel very at peace."

She had always been alone before; to avenge her mother and brother, she had exhausted all her strength to establish herself in the Secret Intelligence Bureau.

But starting today, it seems the situation has begun to change…

…

After Cang Yin Yue departed, Commandant Fu Qiwén followed closely behind and arrived at Li Musheng's courtyard.

"I just heard the Prince drove General Wu'an and others away—what does my lord wish of me now?"

Fu Qiwén stopped before Li Musheng and bowed slightly to him.

Li Musheng glanced at him, raising an eyebrow.

"Commandant Fu, since you've already decided to eradicate Luoshen Peak, when do you plan to strike?"

Hearing this, Fu Qiwén lifted his head to look at Li Musheng, narrowing his eyes slightly—but offered no concealment, answering calmly:

"Ever since Your Majesty approved this matter, I have already begun acting."

He then explained:

"Last night, I sent an urgent imperial courier from the Capital to mobilize elite troops from the Heavenly Brocade Guards across all provinces, secretly dispatching them to Lan Province, where Luoshen Peak lies."

"Those nearby will arrive within half a day; those farther away will arrive within ten days. I myself will depart Shangyang City within three days, after finishing affairs in the Capital, and head for Luoshen Peak."

Hearing this, Li Musheng gave a slight nod and said:

"Commandant Fu, you act as soon as you decide—your efficiency is commendable."

Then, calmly, he regarded the man and asked:

"But how confident are you, Commandant Fu?"

(End of Chapter)