Chapter 345

Conferred as a Marquis on his nineteenth birthday!

This matter would surely be recorded in history and become a beautiful story.

And the Emperor obviously wanted to add flowers to this beautiful story:

"Someone, bring the things up."

Soon, a eunuch holding a long wooden box made of purple sandalwood walked to the imperial dais, came to Li Fei, and handed the wooden box to Li Fei.

Li Fei subconsciously took it.

"Inside this is a level 7 protective garment—the Golden Jade Qilin Armor."

The Emperor did not let Li Fei guess and directly stated the answer.

Hearing this, almost all the Martial Arts Grandmasters present felt envious!

Level 7 protective garment, a treasure of the world!

Level 7 protective garments and exotic weapons could only come from level 7 exotic beasts, and level 7 exotic beasts were already upper-three-grade exotic beasts, with strength at least comparable to a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

It was no longer a thousand years ago when various exotic beasts walked everywhere.

Let alone upper-three-grade exotic beasts, even the number of middle-three-grade exotic beasts was pitifully small and in short supply.

The royal family naturally possessed the world's largest exotic beast farm!

Many exotic beasts in the world were almost extinct, and only the royal family still kept them; one of these exotic beasts was called the Cloud Dream Golden Clothing Beast.

The Cloud Dream Golden Clothing Beast was an exotic beast with a mixture of metal and water attributes, level 6 superior.

Using the skin and flesh of the Cloud Dream Golden Clothing Beast, one could make the Cloud Dream Golden Clothing, which was a level 6 protective garment with excellent defensive properties, unique to the royal family.

When Li Fei won that bet on Daluo Peak, the Crown Prince gave him the Cloud Dream Golden Clothing.

It was just that this clothing was completely destroyed after the battle with True Person Qingyu and could not be repaired at all.

A level 6 protective garment could effectively block high-level power, and even for Martial Arts Grandmasters, it was useful, after all, the conventional means of Martial Arts Grandmasters also used power.

Originally, Li Fei was still regretting this level 6 protective garment, not knowing when he would be able to get another one.

He did not expect the Emperor to directly give him a level 7 protective garment!

If the Cloud Dream Golden Clothing Beast rose one more level, it could evolve into a Cloud Dream Golden Qilin Beast, becoming a level 7 inferior exotic beast!

Level 7 exotic beasts already possessed supernatural powers, so things made from this grade of exotic beasts would also have different divine and strange aspects, also known as "divine clothing" or "divine weapons."

Every piece of divine clothing or divine weapon could bring great benefits to Martial Arts Grandmasters, and it was something many Martial Arts Grandmasters sought but could not obtain!

In fact, let alone level 7 protective garments, many Martial Arts Grandmasters in this world did not even have level 6 protective garments to wear, while Li Fei, a Dao Foundation martial artist, could already wear a level 7 protective garment.

How could people not be envious and jealous?

The First Imperial Prince in the back looked at the wooden box in Li Fei's hand and secretly clenched his fists.

What he wore was also only a level 6 Cloud Dream Golden Clothing, with no divine clothing to wear.

This Golden Jade Qilin Armor in Li Fei's hand was the only one currently in the royal treasury; if there was to be another one, unless the royal family killed another of the existing few Cloud Dream Golden Qilin Beasts.

The First Imperial Prince had coveted this Golden Jade Qilin Armor for a long time, always thinking of finding an opportunity to achieve merit and then asking his father for it.

But now this divine clothing had fallen into Li Fei's hands...

"Li Fei, how is this gift?"

Above the imperial dais, the Emperor asked with a smile.

Li Fei bowed: "Your subject, is deeply moved and does not know what to say!"

"Conferred as a Marquis at nineteen, it is enough to be recorded in history; divine clothing matches a genius, it is just right."

The Emperor smiled, looking in a good mood.

"Father."

At this moment, the Crown Prince suddenly stepped out:

"Such a genius, your son is willing to dress the Marquis of Jingan!"

Hearing this, the ministers had different expressions.

Some secretly praised that this Crown Prince was really good at seizing opportunities, and was really able to put down his status and win people's hearts.

Some sneered in their hearts.

The First Imperial Prince twitched the corners of his mouth, and the Third Imperial Prince had a playful expression.

It was the Crown Prince who brought Li Fei into Lanling City and personally introduced him to the Emperor.

Now Li Fei was conferred as a Marquis at nineteen, received divine clothing from the Son of Heaven, and the Crown Prince personally stood out to dress him.

It could be said to have a beginning and an end, and it also reminded everyone, making people remember that Li Fei was introduced by him.

"Good."

The Emperor nodded in agreement, his smile remained, but his eyes changed somewhat.

The Crown Prince smiled and walked to Li Fei's side, winked at him, then opened the wooden box and took out a dark golden robe from it, which had cloud patterns on it.

This robe did not look like "Qilin Armor" at all, but the material gave people a sense of extraordinary quality; it was clearly very soft, yet it revealed a metallic luster.

Li Fei felt the wooden box in his hand become light, and roughly estimated that the weight of this divine clothing would not be less than one hundred catties.

Although the Crown Prince was not a master, he also practiced martial arts, so picking up something of one hundred catties was still easy.

He dressed Li Fei in this dark golden robe.

With the robe on, Li Fei immediately appeared even more dazzling!

Li Fei estimated that this divine clothing needed to be infused with power to reveal its mysterious aspects, but since he was in the hall, it was not convenient for him to study it.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Fei bowed to the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince held his hand and smiled: "The Marquis of Jingan need not thank me."

Then he returned to the ranks.

"Marquis of Jingan."

The Emperor called out this title for the first time.

"Your subject is here."

Li Fei cupped his hands.

"Are you satisfied with this birthday today?"

The Emperor asked with a smile.

Hearing this, many people in the hall also showed envy.

Conferred as a Marquis before the throne, bestowed clothing by the Son of Heaven, congratulated by the ministers, and his name recorded in history.

What kind of birthday could compare to today?

Li Fei naturally bowed and thanked him again.

It was just that he actually had regrets in his heart.

Whether it was being conferred as a Marquis or obtaining divine clothing, it certainly made him feel refreshed and moved.

But the thing he really wanted, he did not actually get.

He wanted to overturn the case for Shangguan Xiao and wanted to clear Hao Yi's name!

But today, he had already received the utmost favor before the throne; if he were to take the initiative to ask for something else, anyone would think he was somewhat ungrateful and arrogant because of the favor.

So Li Fei could only hide his regrets deep in his heart.

The Emperor looked at Li Fei's expression and revealed a meaningful smile:

"Last time you attended the court assembly, you said you wanted to reinvestigate a case."

Hearing this, Li Fei's heart jumped, and he suddenly looked up at the Emperor.

"At that time, I made an agreement with you; if you could find out the case of the lost Longevity Pill and find the Longevity Pill for me, I would give you an opportunity to reinvestigate that case. I still remember this matter."

The Emperor said slowly.

In the ranks of the ministers, Zhige Pavilion member Duan Qi wanted to speak but stopped, wanting to say something, but still held back.

At that time, Li Fei was only a level 9 secret inspector, and he could speak at will; now the other party was the youngest Marquis in history, deeply favored by the Emperor, and not someone he could easily shake.

"The case of the lost Longevity Pill, you investigated it very well in the Daluo Sect; although the lost Longevity Pill could not be found, you ultimately achieved great merit for the nation; although you did not extend my life, you extended the life of the nation!

In this way, since you want to investigate the case, I will give you an opportunity."

The Emperor said so.

These words made many people change their expressions.

Li Fei achieved great merit, and receiving rewards was a matter of course.

But a Marquis of Jingan was already enough to show his merit!

Afterward, the Emperor gave Li Fei a piece of divine clothing; this clothing came from the royal treasury and was considered the Emperor's own personal item; he had the freedom to give it to anyone, and no one could say anything.

But at this step, the Emperor still wanted to continue rewarding Li Fei, which made many people somewhat unable to accept it!

But the Emperor's next words made these restless ministers close their mouths:

"Ten days ago, I held a sacrificial ceremony at the Altar of Heaven, but encountered assassins; does the Marquis of Jingan know about this?"

Li Fei was stunned and nodded:

"Your subject has heard of it."

"Good, you investigated the Longevity Pill case very well, and I am very pleased; what I want is your courage and loyalty to break the case regardless of yourself!

This assassination case at the Altar of Heaven, the Zhige Pavilion and the Inspection Pavilion have investigated for half a month, but still have not broken the case; I intend to hand it over to you to investigate!"

After the Emperor finished speaking, he glanced at the eunuch before the throne.

The other party immediately took out the prepared imperial edict and read aloud:

"The Marquis of Jingan, Li Fei, is loyal and brave, holding the position of imperial envoy; he investigated the Longevity Pill case without the slightest slack, fearing no power and no danger, deeply pleasing my heart!

Specifically appointing Li Fei as the Blue Patrol Special Envoy of the Inspection Pavilion, conferred as a level 15 official, to investigate the Altar of Heaven assassination case.

You should patrol the world and share my worries!"

After hearing this imperial edict, even the First Imperial Prince completely changed his expression.

Even if Li Fei was conferred as the Marquis of Jingan, he had not been so uncomposed!

After all, a Marquis was just a kind of honor; status certainly existed, but no matter how high, it could not be higher than him, an Imperial Prince.

Li Fei was conferred as a Marquis, and the imperial favor was certainly enviable, but no matter how deep the imperial favor was, and no matter how much he was loved by the Emperor, the Emperor could not treat him as his own son.

So the First Imperial Prince was still calm.

But now the Emperor appointed Li Fei as the Blue Patrol Special Envoy of the Inspection Pavilion, a level 15 official; this was real power!

Blue Patrol Special Envoy, the full name could be called:

The special envoy patrolling the world for the Great Lan Dynasty!

In terms of official position, a level 15 official was the peak of the fourth-rank seat officials, only one step away from Pavilion officials, and at the same level as the Guardian Envoy of a prefecture.

But in terms of power, the Blue Patrol Special Envoy was far from what a Guardian Envoy could compare to!

The Inspection Pavilion had the duty of inspecting officials across the world, and the inspection of local officials was handed over to the local inspection courts, the Inspection General Court, and the Inspection Department to complete.

But the Central Secretariat would still conduct random inspections of local officials, which was the duty of the Blue Patrol Special Envoy.

Simply put, the Blue Patrol Special Envoy could be seen as an "examiner" sent by the Central Secretariat to the local area.

This "examiner" could randomly go to any place and randomly spot-check any official or case!

This was the power of the Blue Patrol Special Envoy!

Li Fei did not expect the Emperor to give him such an appointment.

Although he did not directly let him reinvestigate Shangguan Xiao's case, he used the Altar of Heaven assassination case as a reason to appoint him as the Blue Patrol Special Envoy.

Yet this reason was hard to refute.

The Altar of Heaven assassination case was no easier to investigate than the original lost Longevity Pill case, and it was also a hot potato!

And the trait of "fearing no power and no danger" that Li Fei showed in the Longevity Pill case was indeed the only candidate to investigate the Altar of Heaven assassination case!

Looking at the Zhige Pavilion and the Inspection Pavilion, who dared to withstand the pressure of a True Person, and without fearing to offend the Daoist ancestral court, not give an inch, and insist on investigating the case?

Only Li Fei!

So this Blue Patrol Special Envoy was given in a way that left people speechless.

"Your subject, accepts the edict!"

Li Fei's somewhat excited voice resounded in the hall.

At this moment, he once again became the most dazzling existence in the hall!

That year nineteen, conferred as a Marquis before the throne—

Patrolling the world!

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