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Chen Shuo Zhen showcased a technique akin to divine magic, the Five Ghosts Transport Technique, in front of everyone, instantly shocking the crowd.
However, Xu Zhen fell into deep thought, seemingly unaffected by the commotion around her. A bold hypothesis emerged in her mind, one that even she found hard to believe!
Sensing Xu Zhen's confusion, Chen Shuo Zhen cast a faint smile in her direction. This smile further solidified Xu Zhen's speculation, causing a somewhat strange and cunning grin to appear on her lips as she decided to take a gamble!
"Immortal Mistress truly has remarkable skills. If I, Xu, do not show some of my abilities, it would be disrespectful to Immortal Mistress." Xu Zhen laughed heartily and then approached Chen Shuo Zhen.
She stared intently at Chen Shuo Zhen, as if trying to see through the secrets deep within her heart. Then, with a hint of provocation, she raised an eyebrow and asked, "I wish to let Immortal Mistress witness true transportation techniques; however... it may involve some contact with Immortal Mistress. I wonder if Immortal Mistress can accept this?"
Upon hearing the word "contact," a strange look crossed Chen Shuo Zhen's eyes. At that moment, any admiration she had for Xu Zhen vanished!
Without waiting for her response, Xu Zhen scanned the surroundings and noticed a large banner in front of the Upper Clear Palace behind the courtyard. Suddenly, she dashed forward and tore down the banner. With a powerful shake of her arm, the banner unfurled dramatically.
Before anyone could react, Xu Zhen charged toward Chen Shuo Zhen. The fluttering banner obscured their figures for a moment; when it fell to the ground, the center of the courtyard was empty— Xu Zhen and Chen Shuo Zhen had inexplicably vanished!
Silence!
Everyone was stunned by Xu Zhen's sudden move. While Chen Shuo Zhen's transportation technique could be considered an Earth Immortal skill, it paled in comparison to the divine technique displayed by Xu Zhen!
Chen Shuo Zhen's Servants quickly realized what had happened and felt a chill run down their spines. Although they were nominally Chen Shuo Zhen's Servants, they bore an important task: to monitor Chen Shuo Zhen's movements!
Now that Xu Zhen had used her transportation miracle to make Chen Shuo Zhen disappear, how could they report back to Wu Mei?
"Thud!"
It was unclear who knelt first, but soon after, hundreds of onlookers in the courtyard followed suit. They had heard many tales about Xu Zhenzhi and Xu Zhen before; even stories about Xu Zhen performing water-walking techniques among the Salar tribe were recounted.
But this was their first time witnessing Xu Zhen's magic firsthand. It was reasonable to believe that after today, Xu Zhenzhi would once again become the hottest topic of conversation among the people of Chang'an!
As the Servants were at a loss for what to do, Xu Zhen's voice suddenly echoed throughout the courtyard.
"Someone is wandering with Chen Xian Gu in the East Sea. You all need not be alarmed; please disperse!"
This voice seemed to come from a distant horizon, striking directly at the hearts of the onlookers. Those whose curiosity had been piqued hurriedly paid their respects and rushed down the mountain, eager to spread the news of the Miracle they had witnessed.
This must be the most boastful event of their lives—having seen an Earth Immortal perform such terrifying magic, having witnessed the legendary Xu Zhen execute a Miracle. If they did not hurry back to brag about it, what meaning would their lives hold?
Chen Shuo Zhen's Servants were still waiting, but seeing many onlookers hastily descending the mountain, they feared that the news would reach Wu Mei's ears first, and they would surely be blamed for negligence.
Thus, they hurriedly sent two people back to report to the palace while the others entered Taiyi Palace to search every corner!
At this moment, in a secret chamber on the back mountain of Taiyi Palace, Xu Zhen and Chen Shuo Zhen sat facing each other. Between them sat an old man with white hair and beard. Any old devotee of Taiyi Palace present would surely recognize this old man.
He was none other than Zhang Qingfu, the current head of Taiyi Palace!
"I thank Master Zhang for his assistance... Your noble intentions shall not be forgotten!" Xu said.
Zhang Qingfu waved his hand slightly and replied, "There is no need for you to dwell on it, my young friend. I am from the same sect as Qingxiazi. If you had not brought my brother back to Taiyi Mountain, I would have regretted it for life. It is a trivial matter; you need not concern yourself with it."
He and Azure Mist Child Su Yuanlang were fellow disciples. Xu Zhen had inadvertently brought Qingxiazi to Taiyi Mountain's secret base for help, leading to this reunion between brothers. Just days ago, Qingxiazi had introduced Xu Zhen to Master Zhang, who unexpectedly agreed to assist her. Xu Zhen decided not to exchange further pleasantries.
Knowing that Xu Zhen and Chen Shuo Zhen had important matters to discuss, Zhang Qingfu excused himself and left the room, allowing them privacy.
As soon as he closed the door, Zhang Qingfu heard Xu Zhen and Chen Shuo Zhen eagerly engaging in conversation, though they were not speaking in Tang Language...
By afternoon, Xu Zhen finally opened the door to leave and did not forget to say to the stunned Chen Shuo Zhen, "Thank you..."
The remaining Servants were anxious and restless. They had searched every corner of Taiyi Palace except for the Paradise of the headmaster but found no trace of Chen Shuo Zhen, as if she had truly vanished from the mortal realm alongside Xu Zhen.
With no other choice, they prepared to leave Taiyi Palace and report back to Wu Mei. Just as they were about to depart, Chen Shuo Zhen emerged from Taiyi Palace!
Everyone was overjoyed, although they noticed that Chen Shuo Zhen, the Immortal Mistress, seemed somewhat distracted. However, they did not dare to speculate too much and hurriedly sent Chen Shuo Zhen back to the palace.
Wu Mei became anxious upon receiving news about the disappearance of Chen Shuo Zhen and Xu Zhen. Others might find it hard to understand the significance and status that Chen Shuo Zhen held in her heart. She quickly sought out Li Zhi and urged him to dispatch the Imperial Guard to help search for Chen Shuo Zhen.
Li Zhi was well aware of Xu Zhen's cunning nature. As a ruler, he maintained an ambiguous attitude towards such mysterious matters. Nevertheless, he had always been compliant with Wu Mei's requests. He immediately issued an edict commanding the elite Five Hundred Riders to head to Taiyi Palace for investigation.
The Five Hundred Riders were highly efficient; within half a day, they brought back Chen Shuo Zhen along with the remaining Servants, much to Wu Mei's delight.
However, her happiness did not last long as she noticed a troubling issue. Ever since Chen Shuo Zhen returned from Taiyi Palace, she had become extremely silent, often lost in thought and mumbling to herself.
Given that rumors of Xu Zhen's disappearance alongside Chen Shuo Zhen had spread throughout Chang'an City, Wu Mei had every reason to believe that perhaps Xu Zhen had done something unspeakable to her sister Chen. Otherwise, why would Chen Shuo Zhen appear so disoriented?
In Wu Mei's eyes, Chen Shuo Zhen was a heroine, the bravest and wisest woman in the world; she was essentially Wu Mei's idol!
But now, after her interaction with Xu Zhen, her idol had become gloomy and despondent, no longer offering encouragement or advice as before. They no longer shared their innermost thoughts, and several times, Chen Shuo Zhen had sneaked out of the palace alone, leaving Wu Mei wondering what she was hiding.
Wu Mei was about to be conferred the title of Zhao Yi. Relying on Li Zhi's endless favor and affection towards her, she began quietly developing and expanding her own influence. She had also heard rumors circulating in the streets that Chen Xian Gu had submitted herself to Xu Zhen.
While she might not believe such rumors, she was certain that her sister Chen's current state was undoubtedly due to Xu Zhen's influence!
During their time at Ganyesi Temple, Chen Shuo Zhen had been her only pillar of support; at times, she even regarded Chen Shuo Zhen as more important than Li Zhi!
She no longer wished to know what had transpired between Chen Shuo Zhen and Xu Zhenzhi; she didn't need to know. All she knew was that Xu Zhen had hurt her Sister Chen!
She secretly summoned Chen Xuan Yuan, who quickly accepted the order. However, just after leaving the palace, Chen Xuan Yuan left a message for Princess Gaoyang, and the two spent another night together.
What exactly Chen Xuan Yuan revealed to Princess Gaoyang remained unknown. However, it was surprising that later that night, Princess Gaoyang entered the room of her husband, Consort Yi Ai.
The early rising servants were astonished because they had not seen Li Darlong and Madam share a bed for a long time.
Li Darlong seemed much more relaxed, no longer as muddled as before, nor as anxious as he had been recently. He even began to take an interest in the affairs of the household, having someone inventory the family treasury. Together with Madam, he selected a cart full of gifts and sent them to Xu Jun Gong's residence.
Xu Jun Gong once again became a prominent figure in Chang'an. The rumors surrounding his disappearance with Sister Chen, who was highly valued by Martial Talent, had not yet cooled when new rumors began to stir.
Led by Fang Yi'ai, many officials started sending wedding gifts to the newly appointed Minister of War, Xu Zhen. After Fang Yi'ai took the lead, Xue Wanche and others also presented their gifts. Even King Jing Li Yuanjing, who was recuperating in the capital, proactively sent gifts, and other civil and military officials of the Court followed suit.
For a time, what gifts were being sent to Minister Xu became the most discussed topic among the people of Chang'an.
At this moment, Xu Zhen was feeling overwhelmed; he had no mood to receive these gifts. Fang Yi'ai's actions were undoubtedly aimed at tying him to their plans, which is why their gifts were personal properties and similar items.
Even if Xu Zhen returned these items one by one, it would not erase the rumors that had already spread among the populace. This is the tragedy of being a celebrity; while benefiting from public opinion, one can also be bound by it.
Now, the only path before Xu Zhen was to dissuade Fang Yi'ai and others from their rebellion plans; otherwise, once things escalated, he would be implicated as well.
This truly was like stepping in mud—it's not just dirt; it's worse!
However, to persuade them to abandon their rebellion plans would require engaging with them. This meant there would be no turning back; either he successfully dissuaded them and they could all enjoy themselves together or they would end up tearing each other apart and facing ruin together.
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