Chapter 144: What do you mean

Xiao Ming also considered whether to tell Pang Jin.

But Zou Yi didn't do anything, and he was the Empress Dowager's nephew; Pang Jin couldn't forcibly open the coffin because of this.

Just at this time, the conversation between Zou Yi and his subordinates came from outside the door; it should be that Zou Yi had returned.

Xiao Ming didn't choose to run, but hid in the dark to eavesdrop.

"Father is really, saying that I can die outside, this coffin must be brought back; I suspect whether I am his biological son."

Zou Yi started complaining as soon as he entered, and his subordinates were also comforting him in various ways.

Xiao Ming roughly heard that this coffin was very important to the Zou family, but Zou Yi had been in the Imperial Capital for a period of time and hadn't returned, so his father sent someone to send a letter to urge him.

The more this was the case, the more Xiao Ming felt that there was a problem.

That night, when the coffin was sent out of the city, Xiao Ming also followed and left.

He had the right to solve cases alone in the Ministry of Justice and could play by himself.

By the time Xiao Ming returned to the Imperial Capital, it was many days later.

However, every time he returned, he would have no small gains.

The next day, the Combat Academy announced the results; Li Chen's pseudonym Cheng Li was undoubtedly the first by a wide margin; whether it was the comprehension test or the talent test, it was a full score.

He also received a prompt that the task was completed.

【Congratulations to the host for completing the task "Academy Further Studies (Special)," rewarding Heavenly Grade Dragon Blood Condensing Essence Pill x10.】

【Time-limited task: Relic Exploration (Group).】

【Task requirements: Ancient relics are very dangerous places; please gather at least 3 trustworthy helpers, go to the designated location to explore the relic with them, and find the Holy Beast egg in the relic, time limit 150 days.】

Looking at this task, Li Chen roughly understood what the system meant.

It was to let him cultivate his own forces after the Condensing Essence Realm, and then raise loyal Holy Beasts.

This ancient relic was a relatively dangerous place.

It is said that in ancient times, fierce beasts were everywhere, powerhouses were like clouds, and various battles often occurred.

These so-called ancient relics were ancient battlefields, where many powerhouses and Holy Beasts fell, and the treasures dropped were naturally not few.

Every time an ancient relic appears in the world, it will cause a sensation in the surrounding area.

Of course, it is also possible that some cultivators with opportunities entered hidden relics by mistake.

There are not only treasures in the relics, but also various dangers.

What low-level cultivators fear most is being possessed by some evil creatures in the relics.

So the best way is to bring some helpers.

Perhaps this is what the system means.

With Li Chen's cultivation base, who dares to possess him?

And the evil creatures in the relic he is going to are also unpredictable, who knows what heaven-defying fellow will come in.

Mentioning going out, Li Chen immediately thought of one person in his mind, which was his mount.

It had indeed been a while since he saw Wu Nanzhi; after the early court session, Li Chen left the Imperial Palace and came to Changqing Street.

As soon as he arrived at the place where Wu Nanzhi lived, he saw her packing things.

"Why? Is it because you knew I was coming, so you are preparing to pack up and go home with me?"

Hearing this teasing tone, Wu Nanzhi knew that the man had come.

Not seeing Li Chen for several days, Wu Nanzhi was also relatively lonely recently.

But she knew that she couldn't tell Li Chen about this kind of thing; otherwise, this fellow would certainly climb up the pole.

"You, you only know how to trick women back from outside all day long; how many have you tricked during this period?"

Wu Nanzhi said it casually, just their habitual teasing of each other.

Who knew Li Chen actually thought about it and replied: "Two; if you don't hurry up, you won't even be able to get a number in the future."

Wu Nanzhi looked at his serious appearance, not knowing if he was joking or telling the truth.

She felt that with Li Chen's personality, he could really do it.

However, she had something to do today, so she didn't continue to chat with Li Chen.

Under Li Chen's inquiry, Wu Nanzhi explained: "My father has broken through to the Sage Realm, and now he is holding a big family banquet to celebrate, so I have to go back."

Saying this, her face was full of smiles; after all, this was a great happy event for the Wu family.

A Sage Realm powerhouse is enough to make the Wu family's status more stable.

The Sage Realm is a hurdle; many people who choose to break through are taking huge risks.

Young Heavenly Abyss Realm cultivators dare not break through, because once they fail, it will likely lead to them being crippled.

Just imagine, having worked hard to cultivate to the Heavenly Abyss Realm, already a powerhouse famous in one area, with countless forces throwing olive branches, a true person above people.

Before enjoying the glory brought by this strength, they rush to break through, and overnight they become waste; who can stand it?

So many cultivators have been settling down, settling for more than ten years or even decades before breaking through.

Of course, the later breakthrough is not so simple; courage and pills are only secondary, and mainly they need to touch the threshold of the Sage Realm.

Just like the Second Prince's guard Feng Wuhen and Xu Zifeng's helper Ma Hei, they must have the courage, but they just haven't found their own way.

"Are you leaving now?" Having one more Sage Realm powerhouse in the territory of the Tian Ce Dynasty, as long as they don't make trouble, it belongs to a good thing for Li Chen.

At least they can protect the stability of one side.

"Yes, the family banquet starts tomorrow."

Speaking of this, Wu Nanzhi quietly glanced at Li Chen.

Actually, she received good news a few days ago and also wanted to tell Li Chen this news.

The purpose was naturally that she wanted Li Chen to go back with her.

But Li Chen didn't appear, so she kept waiting, and also calculated the journey of the Holy Tiger.

Huju City is far from the Imperial Capital; if she didn't go back today, it would be too late, so she planned to leave.

Who knew Li Chen happened to appear, so she said this news.

However, saying this, Li Chen certainly didn't know her meaning; Li Chen was not a god, so Wu Nanzhi began to hint: "Are you busy recently?"

As long as she said this, Li Chen naturally knew; this woman wanted to take me to see her parents, so he said: "Oh? Are you waiting for me?"

"I don't know what's in your head; didn't you want to eat authentic six-armed bear paws last time? Forget it if you don't go." After speaking, Wu Nanzhi continued to be busy.

As a woman, she was still a bit reserved; how could she be so direct?

Li Chen also felt that this woman indeed already had feelings for him, and the timing was about right, so he should find a way to take her down, so he said: "No problem, everything listens to you; I'll go back and say a word, but isn't your nephew going?"

Hearing Li Chen's words, Wu Nanzhi was indeed very happy in her heart, but didn't show it, and said casually: "The war in the north is intense, he is very busy now, sleeping in the Ministry of War, didn't even go home; his father also told me not to tell him, family banquets can be eaten anytime, but his promotion opportunity is only this once."

After deciding to go to Huju City, Li Chen also had to go back and notify.

He only thought of strolling around when he came out this time, and didn't plan to go out at first.

In any case, he was the Emperor; if he didn't want to go to work, he could just ask for leave.

There were not many things recently, and Lady Youlan would return in a few days; by then he would also return, so it was not a big problem.

When Li Chen came here again, Wu Nanzhi had already packed her luggage.

I have to say, letting Li Chen accompany her back this time, she was still a bit nervous.

If she saw her father, how should she explain Li Chen's identity?

Bringing a man back from the Imperial Capital, her father wouldn't believe it if she said it was a friend.

Li Chen's purpose was very obvious; he was always hitting on her.

Wu Nanzhi felt that by then, Li Chen would certainly say some shocking words.

So she had to make things clear with Li Chen first, to avoid trouble by then.

It wasn't that she felt Li Chen would encounter danger; this fellow could even beat the Holy Tiger casually.

She was afraid that others would offend Li Chen, that would be dangerous.

On the way out of the city, Wu Nanzhi told Li Chen about some customs of Huju City, as well as some things about her family, and Li Chen also had a preliminary understanding of Huju City.

Seeing Li Chen like this, Wu Nanzhi was still a bit uneasy; she always felt that something was going to happen.

In the forest far outside the city, it was still the old rule; Wu Nanzhi took off her clothes, put them in the luggage, and handed them to Li Chen.

Having been naked many times, she was not as shy as before, just couldn't stand Li Chen's too direct gaze.

With a "bang," the huge Holy Tiger appeared.

It was still the same; this fellow was afraid when it saw Li Chen; in front of Li Chen, it was a well-behaved little kitten.

Riding on the Holy Tiger, Li Chen felt the surrounding scenery constantly changing.

The Holy Tiger could easily cross various cliffs and rivers, running over the forest, simply like walking on flat ground.

If riding a horse on the official road, it would take a certain amount of time.

The Holy Tiger could go directly in a straight line.

Running until night, the Holy Tiger was also exhausted. According to Wu Nanzhi's plan, there was a small town nearby, where they could rest for a night, set off tomorrow morning, and arrive at Huju City by noon.

After changing clothes, Wu Nanzhi was naturally very hungry, so she ate something in the restaurant of the small town.

At this time, she actually forgot one thing: this area was not the Imperial Capital; it was mixed with dragons and snakes, with many cultivators and sects.

When Wu Nanzhi came, she was wearing a veil and loose clothes, trying her best to cover her beauty, just not wanting to be involved in trouble.

But now she didn't wear any cover, and trouble soon appeared.

Wu Nanzhi just sat down in the restaurant and ordered food; before the waiter sent the food, trouble arrived.

Only to see the sound of a team of horses stopping outside, and a few cultivators with very strong momentum entered.

These people were wearing uniform clothes, looking like disciples of a nearby cultivation family.

The security of the small town was not very good; like these cultivators, many people would avoid them.

The leader stared at Li Chen as soon as she entered; that's right, it was Li Chen.

These cultivators were all women; they looked at Li Chen, no different from other men looking at beauties.

!

The leader's eyes were full of surprise; she didn't expect to meet such a handsome and extraordinary man here.

Wu Nanzhi saw this group of women coming over, and felt a bit uneasy in her heart.

As a woman, she knew what other women's eyes meant.

Especially the leader, who was so enchanting, with red lips, charming eyeliner, and exposed clothes, with tattoos extending to her neck on her full chest; Wu Nanzhi didn't think Li Chen could resist this temptation.

It's broken; before arriving at Huju City, is my man going to be snatched away?

The enchanting woman said: "This young master, I am..."

Before she finished speaking, Li Chen said: "Not interested."

This sentence made Wu Nanzhi feel surprised; in Wu Nanzhi's view, Li Chen should be the kind who is fond of beauty.

Li Chen was not not fond of beauty, but he didn't like every woman.

This woman's figure was indeed good, but her face was heavily made up, and she could see some tattoos.

To put it ugly, Li Chen didn't even watch movies with tattoos before, let alone find women.

The main target recently was Wu Nanzhi, so it was not worth finding these rotten peach blossoms.

I don't know why, but when hearing Li Chen's refusal, Wu Nanzhi was quite happy.

What's more, Li Chen's gaze was always on Wu Nanzhi, which made her feel a sense of victory, her full chest slightly straightened, wanting to express that this was her capital!

The enchanting woman looked at Wu Nanzhi with unwillingness; such a handsome man, you stinky woman, how dare you monopolize him alone?

Even if you share him with me for a few days!

Just as she was about to continue saying something, there was a wave of energy around her; her eyes flashed with fear, scaring her to bow and apologize, and then she ran out without looking back.

Those who came with her were also scared, fleeing one after another.

Wu Nanzhi didn't need to think to know that this was mostly Li Chen's means.

Li Chen really didn't want to continue talking nonsense; he just needed to slightly urge the energy, and the hearts of these people would be tightly pinched.

The enchanting woman felt the abnormality on her body; this was the attitude of the handsome man opposite, and also a kind of warning.

Being able to strike from the air, that was already a person she couldn't climb up to at her level.

So after apologizing to the powerhouse, she immediately left this place.

After the annoying people left, Wu Nanzhi said: "I was thinking, why don't you wear a veil."

The words had a teasing meaning, but it was indeed an acknowledgment of Li Chen's appearance.

Li Chen said: "Knowing that I am popular, then why don't you hurry up and take action; you will know you are wrong if you are snatched away."

Wu Nanzhi curled her lips and didn't reply.

The small episode had ended, and the waiter soon brought everything up.

After eating enough, the two prepared to find an inn to rest.

When arriving at the inn in the center of the small town, Li Chen said: "Shopkeeper, open two rooms."

Saying this, he gave the shopkeeper a look, and the money he handed over was one more.

The shopkeeper looked at Li Chen and understood.

After taking the money, he said apologetically: "Sorry, guest, we only have one guest room here; why don't you two just make do."

Hearing that there was only one guest room, Wu Nanzhi said: "Ah? Only one; why don't we go find another place?"

Li Chen didn't need to hint, the shopkeeper immediately continued: "Guest, there is only this one inn in our small place."

This made Wu Nanzhi a bit difficult; she didn't want to sleep in the wild at night, but she and Li Chen were not a couple, so how could they live together.

Li Chen didn't give her much time to think; after paying the money, he half-coaxed and half-pulled her into the room.

When preparing to rest, Wu Nanzhi was still relatively reserved and made a three-chapter agreement with Li Chen.

For example, when resting, Li Chen could not cross the line, could not take advantage of her sleep to do other things, etc.

No matter what she said, Li Chen naturally agreed to everything.

That night, Wu Nanzhi knew what it meant: Li Chen's words, not a single one can be believed!

The next day, Wu Nanzhi walked out of the inn for a few steps and saw another inn.

She finally understood that she had been fooled yesterday!

Just as she was about to go find the shopkeeper to settle the account, she was hugged away by Li Chen.

What should have happened had already happened, and she wouldn't have any resistance to Li Chen's intimate actions now.

"Alright, alright, put me down quickly, you fellow who got the cheap and still sells well."

Wu Nanzhi actually had already made the worst plan when she entered the room with Li Chen.

Who would have thought that Li Chen wouldn't wait for a moment, and really came openly.

After being put down by Li Chen, Wu Nanzhi continued to say while tidying her clothes: "How do you plan to explain to your wife?"

She was actually very afraid of facing Chu Ruoyan; they were chatting and laughing last time, but she snatched someone else's man; what would that beautiful woman think?

What's more, Li Chen's wife was very young, and she was older, so it was really embarrassing to compete with Chu Ruoyan for this.

Li Chen said unhurriedly: "Explain what? She can't wait for me to take more women to expand the harem."

"You just blow it, harem, you really think you are the Emperor; eh, wait, you are surnamed Li, and your status in the court is very high; my nephew said the Emperor's strength is very strong; could you really be the Emperor?" Wu Nanzhi suddenly associated something.

Because Wu Nanzhi first heard the rumors of the new Emperor, which were old, fat, and ugly, she naturally took it for granted.

Let alone Wu Nanzhi, Chu Ruoyan also thought so at the time; Wu Qi only mentioned that the Emperor's strength was strong, wanting his aunt to meet him before continuing to say other things, but he could never find this opportunity.

Now that Li Chen hinted a little, she finally reacted.

No wonder she told Li Chen last time that Wu Qi was having difficulty being promoted in the Ministry of War, and the next day Wu Qi was promoted.

The more she thinks about it now, the more it feels like it.

"What do you mean 'could it be,' I am the Emperor; I kept letting you go to my house, but you didn't go yourself." Li Chen shrugged.

Knowing that her man was the Emperor, it was indeed an unexpected surprise for Wu Nanzhi.

Not resisting much last night proved that she had already accepted Li Chen, just worried that Li Chen would be hard to explain when he went home.

Now she understood that Li Chen really didn't need to explain.

However, there is one point Wu Nanzhi is clear about: she just likes Li Chen as a person, not because Li Chen is the Emperor, and everything else is incidental.

Li Chen actually planned to say this in Huju City, but who knew it developed too fast, so he just said it directly.

"Then Your Majesty, your humble citizen has offended you many times during this period..."

Before Wu Nanzhi finished speaking, she was interrupted by Li Chen.

"Saying it like this is a bit disgusting; please restore to normal."

"."

Wu Nanzhi: "I am curious, how many concubines do you have?"

"Formally, adding you, two."

"You are not good either."

Li Chen: "."

Wu Nanzhi obviously didn't know the consequences of saying a man is not good, and was dragged back to the inn by Li Chen early in the morning again.

If she hadn't begged for mercy crying, afraid of missing the family banquet, Li Chen wouldn't have let her go.

However, after this incident, the two indeed had a deeper understanding of each other.

Originally scheduled to arrive at Huju City at noon, it ended up being a few hours late.

Inside Huju City, it was already a festive atmosphere.

With the appearance of a Sage Realm powerhouse in the Wu family, the safety of the residents here was more guaranteed.

But trouble also followed one after another.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 145 =====