"Don’t worry, little sister, I’m not that reckless," Li Cunren said. "We won’t stray far from the city. If we’re outmatched, we’ll retreat back imdiately."
"If we’re too close to the city, they won’t take the bait. They’re not fools."
"I bet they won’t be able to resist."
"What if they strike with thunderous force, leaving you no ti to react? The Demon Clan is capable of that."
"We have a treasure," Li Cunren said, retrieving an item from his sleeve and handing it to her.
It was a crystal-clear bead, the size of a Dragon Eye, perfectly round and flawless.
Li Miaotan took it.
With jade-like hands, she held it in front of her eyes, channeling a thread of True Yuan into it.
Yet, there was no response.
She looked up with surprise, "It actually blocks True Yuan?"
Li Cunren smiled, "This is the Demon Extinguishing Pearl, capable of sensing Demonic Qi."
"Impossible, right?" Li Miaotan frowned slightly, shaking her head. "How could such a miraculous object exist in the world?"
If such a miraculous object existed, the Outer Realm Battlefield wouldn’t have lost so many Spirit Guards.
Most of them perished in the Heavenly Demon’s stealthy attacks.
"Of course, it can only detect Demonic Qi below the level of a Heavenly Demon."
"What’s the use of that!"
"Do you think all these powerful Demon Clan mbers are Heavenly Demons? Impossible!"
Heavenly Demons are the aristocrats of the Demon Clan, each one extrely precious.
They are surely accompanied by ordinary demon servants, runners, and helpers, who would use the Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique at critical monts.
"Hmm..."
"If there’s Demonic Qi within a mile, it will turn black. At that point, we can turn the tables on them!" He slowly clenched his fist and then tightly gripped it: "Catching them like turtles in a jar, easy as pie!"
"...Sounds nice," Li Miaotan said noncommittally. "Actually fighting them, it won’t be that easy; you know very little about the Demon Clan’s cunning, big brother."
Li Cunren chuckled lightly, "It’s as if you know more, little sister."
Li Miaotan snorted, "Of course, I know more. So of it cos from Yuzhen’s experiences, and so from what Mother Empress told ."
Li Cunren imdiately straightened his expression, speaking solemnly, "So, it was Mother Empress who said it."
The Empress, the Young Master of Yukunlun Palace, descends from Heavenly Persons, and knows many secrets unknown to outsiders.
Li Miaotan said, "The Demon Clan is not easy to deal with."
"Difficult as they may be, we must deal with them," Li Cunren said seriously. "Should we cower in fear, letting them freely invade and slaughter within the city?"
He sneered, "Then what’s the point of the Court, why would the people trust us?"
Li Miaotan frowned.
Li Cunren said, "Are you worried about brother-in-law’s safety, sister?"
"He’s the most in danger," Li Miaotan snorted. "And so is the person carrying this pearl!"
Li Cunren was startled.
Li Miaotan said, "The terror of the Demon Clan lies in their formidable spirit, extrely sensitive to the existence of this pearl. They will surely seize it or destroy it."
"Little sister, you are inflating the Demon Clan’s esteem."
"Big brother, I am speaking truthfully to prevent you from seeking death."
"Then what do you suggest we do?"
"Let the Fengtian Palace take the lead and let the Court mobilize centrally."
"...Little sister, brother-in-law has already agreed; do you intend to decide for him?"
"..." Li Miaotan looked at Chu Zhiyuan.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "I believe big brother is thorough and cautious, not acting recklessly."
"Haha..." Li Cunren instantly laughed, clapping his hands, "Good, we n understand each other."
Li Miaotan frowned at him.
Li Cunren said, "Little sister, you really underestimate too much."
Li Miaotan laughed lightly, "It seems big brother is well-prepared?"
Li Cunren raised his left thumb, "Yukunlun Palace, one Venerable."
Then raised his left forefinger, "Phoenix Sword Sect, two Venerables."
Then the middle finger of his left hand, "Qingwu Sword Sect, two Venerables!"
Then his left ring finger, "Li Huo Fist Sect, two Venerables!"
Finally, his little finger, "Nantai Sect, one Venerable!"
Then his right hand, all five fingers up, "Five Venerables have been dispatched from the military!"
He clenched both fists, chuckled lightly, "So many Venerables will secretly follow behind brother-in-law, ready to act at any mont!"
Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.
As expected of the Eldest Prince, able to mobilize so many Venerables at once.
Replace any other Prince, or any important minister, and they probably couldn’t summon so many Venerables.
Li Miaotan frowned slightly, pondering for a mont, snorted, "Fine, since my husband agreed, I have nothing to say!"
"Haha..." Li Cunren laughed heartily, "That’s more like it!"
He laughed and said to Chu Zhiyuan, "Brother-in-law, very good, then we set out at dawn tomorrow!"
Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Good."
Li Cunren took a Jade Bottle from his bosom and tossed it to Chu Zhiyuan, "Soone has got so good stuff for you to try."
Chu Zhiyuan caught it and smiled, "Thank you, big brother. What is it?"
"Soone paid tribute with good stuff, it’s Spiritual Dew picked from Grotto Heaven."
Chu Zhiyuan curiously examined the Jade Bottle.
"This Spiritual Dew has the marvelous effect of cleansing the spirit, but it can only be used once. Give it a try."
"Thank you, big brother."
Chu Zhiyuan opened the Jade Bottle with a smile, taking a gentle sniff.
Instantly, his spirit was invigorated.
The soul felt imdiately refreshed, prompting him to inspect it with surprise.
He hadn’t paid much attention to it initially but did not expect this Spiritual Dew to be so mysterious.
He brought the Jade Bottle to his lips and drank it all at once.
It was as if he drank a cool, refreshing spring.
His entire being felt cleansed, as though it had washed away the gri and excess, cool and refreshing.
The soul beca light and agile.
He had felt that his soul had absorbed too much external Soul Light, becoming stronger but also more cumberso, bloated, and less agile.
That’s why a hundred clusters of Soul Light had remained stored within the Haoyang Demon-suppressing Mirror, not absorbed hastily.
With the further enhancent of the Heavenly Dragon Introduction, the soul’s capacity grew.
Yet, he still didn’t rush to absorb it.
At this mont, with the cleansing of this Nectar, he felt his soul’s light agility.
He suddenly realized: sotis, being stronger isn’t always better, nor is it about being more muscular.
Chu Zhiyuan turned the Jade Bottle upside down, not a drop remained, and said emotionally, "Truly good stuff, thank you big brother!"
"No need for courtesy among family, let’s go." Li Cunren waved his hand, turning and walking away briskly.
Chu Zhiyuan and Li Miaotan were about to escort him out of the residence, but he waved them off.
Li Miaotan looked helplessly at Chu Zhiyuan, gently shaking her head, wanting to speak but stopping.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled, "Big brother wouldn’t harm , right?"
"He doesn’t want to harm you, but if you were in serious trouble, hubby, big brother wouldn’t be sad."
Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow.
"Big brother is eager for rit," Li Miaotan looked at him puzzled, "Why get involved in this muddy water?"
She knew Chu Zhiyuan quite well.
Since entering the Imperial City, he had been generally accommodating, not showing any strong or domineering behavior.
He acted with humility and gentleness in front of the Third Brother, the Second Brother, and the Eldest Brother.
But she knew this wasn’t his true nature; Li Yuzhen had already seen through him.
He was rely performing.
Deep down, he was no different than her, accustod to being assertive.
More importantly, he was extrely intelligent.
Chu Zhiyuan said, "I also want to et the Demon Clan experts, it’s a rare opportunity for cultivation."
"...Indeed," Li Miaotan’s tone softened.
He could not venture into the Outer Realm Battlefield for training, nor could he gain experience in officialdom.
Such an opportunity was indeed a rare chance for his training.
Though very dangerous, the Outer Realm Battlefield is equally perilous.
"Just be careful then."
"Of course." Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "The Spiritual Dew is nice, I’ll ask big brother for more tomorrow."
"He’s always generous, feel free to ask," Li Miaotan smiled warmly.
Chu Zhiyuan looked at the Jade Bottle in his hand, feeling that this Spiritual Dew was crucial for him.
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