Chapter 116

After all, the impression the Iron-Willed Marquis gave people usually was just too good!

“The Iron-Willed Marquis? It seems you were just a pawn he used to beat the grass and startle the snake!”

After confirming the identity of the mastermind as the Iron-Willed Marquis, Zhu Zhu Houzhao shook his head at Ye Ye Gucheng!

Li Li Lianhua, standing by, also understood what Zhu Zhu Houzhao meant by this!

The Iron-Willed Marquis wanted to rebel, but didn’t know what kind of power Zhu Zhu Houzhao had by his side, so using a stone to ask the way was naturally the best method!

Letting Ye Ye Gucheng assassinate the Emperor was to determine what kind of protective power the Emperor had by his side, right?

Having asked everything he wanted to ask and knowing everything he wanted to know, Zhu Zhu Houzhao thanked Li Li Lianhua!

“Your Majesty is too kind!” Hearing this, Li Li Lianhua nodded slightly.

While speaking, Li Li Lianhua released the power of Restraining Spirits and Commanding Generals, letting Ye Ye Gucheng’s soul dissipate in the hall!

Although Restraining Spirits and Commanding Generals could keep Ye Ye Gucheng by his side for his own use!

But for Li Li Lianhua, Ye Ye Gucheng’s power was still a bit too weak, and he didn’t really care for it!

If he really wanted to keep a few souls by his side, they would at least have to be at the Grandmaster level!

Of course, it would be best if they were at the Land Deity level!

“The matter here is settled, so I shall take my leave!” After dissipating the power of Restraining Spirits and Commanding Generals, the black energy around his body vanished, and Li Li Lianhua said his goodbyes!

“Wait, Divine Physician Li!”

However, seeing Li Li Lianhua preparing to leave, Zhu Zhu Houzhao called out!

Immediately, Zhu Zhu Houzhao looked at Li Li Lianhua seriously: “I wonder, would Divine Physician Li be willing to stay? As long as you are willing to stay, I am willing to appoint you as the State Preceptor of the Great Ming, how about that?”

Zhu Zhu Houzhao’s words shocked everyone in the side hall; clearly, no one had expected the Great Ming Emperor Zhu Zhu Houzhao to propose this!

Lu Xie Xiaofeng looked at the Emperor in surprise, feeling secretly astonished!

State Preceptor, this position could be said to be transcendent and highly respected. The Emperor was just giving it away like that?

Is it that much of a child’s play?

However, thinking carefully about the abilities Li Li Lianhua had just displayed!

Oh, well, it seems there’s nothing worth being surprised about?

With Li Li Lianhua’s methods, him serving as the Great Ming State Preceptor would be more than enough, right?

“Your Majesty, stop joking. I am not a person of the Great Ming, and I am a wanderer who likes to travel the Wu Lin without a fixed home. How could I settle down?”

Li Li Lianhua was also stunned, then shook his head, politely declining Zhu Zhu Houzhao’s olive branch!

“Hahaha, Divine Physician Li really did refuse. I was just seeing if you would be willing to stay!”

Hearing Li Li Lianhua’s polite refusal, Zhu Zhu Houzhao was naturally disappointed, but he followed Li Li Lianhua’s words, indicating that he was indeed joking just now.

In this way, he managed to save some face!

For Li Li Lianhua, helping the Great Ming Emperor summon Ye Ye Gucheng’s soul and investigate the truth was just a small interlude!

On one hand, he was currently within the Great Ming territory and hoped that those concubines in the harem would give him more hard-earned money. Befriending the Great Ming Emperor could be said to have a hundred benefits and no harm!

Secondly, ever since he had extracted the miraculous skill of Restraining Spirits and Commanding Generals, he had never used it. Now that he had the opportunity, Li Li Lianhua naturally wanted to try it out!

Of course, there was one last point: the subtle threat from the Iron-Willed Marquis earlier had almost caused Li Li Lianhua to fall out with him!

Although Li Li Lianhua wouldn’t specifically target him over such small matters!

But if the opportunity presented itself and he could easily pit him against someone to vent his anger, Li Li Lianhua wouldn’t mind taking action!

Therefore, for Li Li Lianhua, helping Zhu Zhu Houzhao summon Ye Ye Gucheng’s soul seemed like helping for nothing without any practical benefits!

But fundamentally, it could be considered killing three birds with one stone!

Having finished what needed to be done, Li Li Lianhua had no intention of staying in the imperial palace any longer!

After leaving the imperial palace, Li Li Lianhua headed towards his Lotus Building; after all, Wen Hua was still waiting for him there!

However, before he could even leave the city, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Li Li Lianhua!

By the looks of it, the other party was clearly waiting for him on purpose!

“Miss Miss Suxin?” Looking at the woman standing in front of him, Li Li Lianhua looked at her in astonishment.

He never expected that Miss Suxin would appear in front of him so late at night!

“Divine Physician Li, I have been waiting here for you for nearly half an hour!” Miss Suxin nodded slightly to Li Li Lianhua and said!

“I wonder, what is the reason for you waiting for me here?” Li Li Lianhua asked directly, noncommittally!

“It is rumored that you, Divine Physician Li, are intimately familiar with many secrets of the Wu Lin. I wonder if you know about the matter of the Invincible Mischievous Child, Gu Gu Santong?”

Seeing that Li Li Lianhua had no intention of exchanging pleasantries, Miss Suxin didn’t waste time either and asked directly!

“This, that is a long story!” Hearing Miss Miss Suxin ask about Gu Gu Santong, Li Li Lianhua pondered for a moment before saying!

This answer made Miss Suxin’s eyes light up.

Since Li Li Lianhua said it was a long story, it meant he knew about Gu Gu Santong.

And he knew quite a lot?

“Divine Physician Li, I have booked a superior room at the inn nearby. I wonder if you could move there?” Miss Suxin pointed to an inn not far away!

Since they were going to talk about Gu Gu Santong, and it seemed like it would take a while, they naturally needed a quiet environment where they wouldn’t be disturbed!

“This, this…” Hearing Miss Suxin’s invitation, Li Li Lianhua looked at her strangely.

Although they already had a grown son like Cheng Cheng Shifei.

But in reality, having faked her death for twenty years, Miss Suxin looked like she was only in her early twenties. And she was inviting him to an inn room late at night?

How was this any different from a girl inviting you to a hotel room late at night in modern society?

“Divine Physician Li, please don’t misunderstand. I just want to find a quiet place to talk about Gu Santong!”

Seeing Li Li Lianhua’s hesitant expression and strange look, Miss Suxin understood what he meant. A look of embarrassment and shyness appeared on her face as she explained!

Well, in this ancient world of comprehensive martial arts, there were no cafes where you could sit down and have a good chat.

If you wanted to find a quiet place to talk, it seemed you really had to book a room at a hotel!

“Alright then, Miss Miss Suxin, please lead the way!” Nodding, Li Li Lianhua agreed!

Stepping into the inn’s guest room, Miss Suxin took the initiative to close the door to avoid eavesdroppers.

Then, she picked up hot water to brew tea!

“Wait, let me do it!” Seeing Miss Suxin preparing to brew tea, Li Li Lianhua stopped her!

While speaking, he wiped his hand across his storage ring and took out a tea canister!

It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality!

Originally, Li Li Lianhua also liked drinking tea, but ever since he had extracted the tea canister item and had a steady supply of Ancient Enlightenment Tea, Li Li Lianhua couldn’t get used to drinking other teas!

“Divine Physician Li, this, you carry this tea with you?” Seeing Li Li Lianhua take out the tea canister, Miss Suxin looked at him in surprise!

“I am a person who likes drinking tea, and I can’t get used to other teas, so I just keep some with me!” Seeing Miss Suxin’s surprised look, Li Li Lianhua smiled slightly and explained casually!

For Li Li Lianhua’s explanation, Miss Suxin nodded slightly and didn’t say much more.

A little tea, naturally, was of no consequence!

Soon, with Li Li Lianhua doing it himself, a pot of Ancient Enlightenment Tea was brewed, and they each poured a cup!

“Divine Physician Li, the matter of Gu Santong you mentioned is a long story. You are now, hmm?”

After taking a sip from the teacup, Miss Suxin asked about Gu Gu Santong.

However, before she could finish her sentence, her expression changed slightly.

Then, she looked in shock at the tea liquid in the cup, which looked like liquid gold: “Divine Physician Li, what kind of tea is this?”

It wasn’t just simply delicious; more importantly, after drinking it, she could clearly feel her mind becoming clear and her eyes bright.

The effect of this tea made Miss Suxin feel very shocked!

“Ancient Enlightenment Tea. After drinking it, it makes people feel refreshed, and long-term consumption can also increase one’s comprehension!” Li Li Lianhua explained casually!

“Such immortal tea, thank you for your hospitality, Divine Physician Li. This little girl, this little girl has nothing to repay you with…”

Hearing Li Li Lianhua’s explanation and personally experiencing the effect of the Ancient Enlightenment Tea, Miss Suxin felt incredibly shocked.

At the same time, she also felt guilty!

She had nothing to offer, and she was even here asking others about Gu Santong.

Yet, the other party had taken out such immortal tea to entertain her.

This was like someone coming to ask for help, and not only did she have no gift to offer, but on the contrary, the other party treated her to a feast. How could one not feel guilty!