Intercepted by Lord Jiang Again

Li Weiyi tried word by word, searching for the secret text that could be integrated with the Immobilization Talisman runes.

After hundreds of trials and errors, I found that the word "Ji" is most smoothly connected to the Dingshen rune and has the weakest repulsion, so it is possible to fuse them together. The next step is to continue research and trial and error to find a way to fuse.

Of course, he wouldn't try it on a transcendent talisman paper; he wasn't that extravagant.

"Bang! Bang..."

Despite hundreds of failures, he remained highly focused.

After three days and four nights of tireless work, the fusion was finally successful, and the spiritual runes floated in front of him, stabilizing.

Li Weiyi held her breath, barely daring to exhale, and let out a hearty, cheerful laugh that echoed throughout the Blood Mud Space. This startled Tang Wanzhou, who was in the middle of her cultivation. She pondered silently, realizing that Li Weiyi also possessed a demonic side.

Next came another moment of collapse for Li Weiyi.

Drawing runes is difficult; storing them on talisman paper is even more difficult.

In the end, after exhausting all the remaining fifty-eight transcendent talisman papers, they only managed to refine one Word 'Jie' Immobilization Talisman.

Li Weiyi pushed open the door and walked out of the room, feeling a splitting headache, bloodshot eyes, pale lips, and utter exhaustion. She was in a daze.

Within the Time Cocoon, seven or eight consecutive days of high-intensity talisman-making resulted in immense mental exhaustion.

"It's okay, as long as we find the right method, the success rate will increase."

With three Immobilization Talisman, one Divine Speed Talisman, and the precious Word 'Jie' Immobilization Talisman, Li Weiyi's confidence soared. It truly proved Tang Wanzhou's words true: a Mind Master's combat strength depended on the extent of their preparation.

The sun is setting in the west.

Tonight was the time he had arranged with Zhuang Yue beforehand to get the list from her.

His bones, muscles, and eyes changed simultaneously, disguising himself as Zuo Ning, preparing to keep the appointment and, incidentally, to cure his hunger.

Before they had even left Yunxiu Ward, a voice came from the quiet alley. "You're really good at keeping your composure. Right now, at least three forces in the entire Lingxiao City are looking for you."

Li Weiyi stopped and looked to the right.

Taishi Yu stood alone in the center of the alley, as if he had been waiting there for a long time.

As Li Weiyi stepped out of Wei Yi Residence, he noticed a neighboring retainer rushing to the Ancestral Mansion to report. Clearly, the retainer was going to inform Taishi Yu of his departure from seclusion.

Li Weiyi clasped his hands in a respectful greeting. "Greetings, Chief! Is Chief speaking to me?"

Taishi Yu's eyes suddenly darkened. "Why is Luantai investigating you? Who exactly are you? Let me remind you, I saw everything that day at Danyue Ward."

Li Weiyi remained calm, believing that Taishi Yu had already investigated him, and said, "Everyone has a past! I am now a retainer of Young Master Bai."

"Haha, you're really tough, kid. Facing me alone and withstanding my psychic field without batting an eye, no wonder Taishi Bai values you so much. I won't scare you anymore!"

Taishi Yu withdrew his mental energy field. "If Luan Tai investigates you because of your background in the Earth Wolf King Army, I can help you resolve this crisis. In addition, Shi Jiuzhai and Shi Liuyu seem to know that you have joined the Taishi Family and are waiting for you outside Yunxiu Ward. I can also help you get rid of them."

Taishi Yu had clearly misunderstood, but the fact that he was able to sense the two Dharma Kings lying in wait outside the monastery showed his high level of mental power and alertness.

This is a remarkable person!

Li Weiyi responded cautiously, "Does Chief Jia want to take me under his wing, or does he have a favor to ask of me?"

"It's so much easier to talk to smart people!"

Taishi Yu said, "Taishi Bai regards you as a brother. If I were to forcibly take you under my wing, all three of us would be in a difficult position. But similarly, if a brother is in trouble, will you help him?"

Li Weiyi asked, "Is Young Master Bai in danger?"

Taishi Yu's expression turned solemn, and he sighed, "For a large clan, the wisdom and ability of the person who sits in the position of patriarch are beyond question. But more importantly, this person must be upright, act righteously, have good character, and be able to distinguish between good and evil."

"If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will also be crooked; even the most magnificent and sturdy building will collapse."

"As for intrigue, darkness, and bloodshed, those dirty tricks that can't be brought to the table, those have to be done by someone else."

"Taishi Bai is the future head of the Taishi Family, and he is not lacking in ability or talent. However, he is still very lacking in the ability to judge people, and is easily deceived, especially by women!"

Li Weiyi's heart skipped a beat. "Who does 'Captain' refer to?"

Taishi Yu looked at him. "Long Xiangcen! My prejudice against her isn't because she comes from the Dragon Gate. It's because I've seen too many women, and no matter how pure and innocent they pretend to be, they can't fool my eyes. She's been intimate with no fewer than three men."

Li Weiyi looked surprised. "Impossible, right?"

"You can question my ulterior motives, but you can't question the weight of my nickname, ' Lover-History Yu)."

Taishi Yu continued, "Tonight, she will accompany me to a banquet at the West Sea Royal Mansion's Mansion. On the way back, she will be attacked. I will subdue her, and you will escort her out of Lingxiao City and leave her far, far away."

Li Weiyi said, "If the truth comes out, do you want me to take the blame?"

Taishi Yu nodded. "As a retainer, you must stand up for the young master. As a brother, can you bear to see him ruined by such a woman? I cannot do that. If I fight with him, it will be an internal strife within the Taishi Family."

"Why not just kill them?" Li Weiyi asked.

"You're ruthless!"

Taishi Yu looked surprised, then sighed with a bitter smile, "How could I not want to solve this once and for all? But Brother Bai has already fallen in love with Long Xiangcen. If we kill her, and he finds out the truth, given his personality, he will definitely break with us."

"If he were my type, able to take things in stride, I wouldn't bother being the bad guy."

"But he happens to be a man of deep emotions! A man like that, falling in love with a fickle woman, is destined to suffer greatly."

"Fine, name your price! You can talk about loyalty with Brother Bai, but you can talk about interests with me."

Li Weiyi began to admire the Grand Historian before him. He did this not for the sake of his Lineage, nor did he know that Long Xiangcen was involved in a far more terrifying Demon Race operation; he did it solely for his younger brother.

Li Weiyi said, "You're asking me to betray Young Master Bai."

"Ten Star Day Pill"

Taishi Yu offered an extremely high price.

Li Weiyi said, "Young Master Bai and I are like brothers; he has treated me well. As for what kind of person Fairy Long is, that's just your opinion. Who knows what your true thoughts are?"

Taishi Yu frowned, thinking that his persuasion had failed.

Li Weiyi said, "Couldn't you add a little more? Twenty Star Day Pill might be enough to make me do something against my principles."

Taishi Yu was speechless, only then realizing that the other party was bargaining.

Twenty Star Day Pill would be worth two million Spring Coin to others. But to Taishi Yu, it was just a batch of pills that he could refine himself, using the Imperial Court's medicinal materials and resources.

Therefore, this price is acceptable.

"If the truth comes out," said Taishi Yu.

Li Weiyi said, "I've taken their money, so I'm obligated to solve their problems. I'll take the blame and never reveal a single word about Young Master Yu."

"I will at least guarantee your safe departure from Lingxiao City, so you won't have to worry about anything."

After Taishi Yu and Li Weiyi agreed on the location to pick up the person, they parted ways, one leaving the neighborhood and the other returning to his residence.

Li Weiyi observed the streets and buildings near the gate of Yunxiu Ward, trying to find where Shi Jiuzhai and Shi Liuyu were hiding. However, he unexpectedly discovered that several spies with considerable cultivation immediately released messenger insects upon his appearance.

Li Weiyi dared not act rashly.

The fact that these people were able to monitor the area outside the Taishi Family without being eliminated suggests that their backgrounds are anything but simple.

"Whoosh!"

Li Weiyi used her agility to swiftly evade, weaving through the bustling city crowds and constantly changing her clothes.

There was no disguise or alteration.

Not wanting too many people to know Zuo Ning's true identity, she is a master of Disguise Art.

Zhuang Yue gave Li Weiyi's address, located in Qingyun Workshop, Dongcheng.

Therefore, although he was taking a detour, he was always heading east.

The sky was getting dark.

The lanterns under the eaves on both sides of the street lit up one after another.

But strangely, the street ahead, which should have been bustling with activity, was completely deserted.

Li Weiyi sensed something was wrong and turned around to change direction, only to see Jiang Ning, dressed in a white official robe, riding a fiery beast, emerge from the array's Light Veil a hundred feet behind him.

The strange beast had two wings, a beast's body, and a bird's head; it was quite majestic and handsome.

White feathers of magical energy floated in the sky.

Footsteps sounded, and the experts lying in ambush at Luantai rushed out from the shops on both sides of the street, which were equipped with array formations.

Half of them were female officials, and the other half were eunuchs.

Li Weiyi spotted Zhuang Yue, who was standing in formation with six female officials. Her eyes were filled with urgency and worry, but also with a sense of helpless pain.

She really wanted to pass on the message to Li Weiyi in advance, but she never found the opportunity.

Jiang Ning, wearing a veil, said, "Zuo Ning, we meet again! If you try to escape again this time, you will be killed without mercy. No one in Lingxiao City can escape the pursuit of Luantai."

"Boom! Boom!"

Two old women appeared, releasing two Dao Heart Manifestation, which suppressed Li Weiyi, and countless strands of magical energy entangled him.

Li Weiyi remained calm and looked at Jiang Ning: "Lord Jiang, is there some misunderstanding between us? Why is it that every time we meet, you are so eager to fight?"

Jiang Ning said, "Has Your Excellency forgotten what you did at Nanyan Pass? If you have something to say, come to Luantai Prison, and I'll listen to you slowly. Take him away; if he dares to make a move or try to escape, execute him on the spot."

"Wait a minute, I am a retainer of the Taishi Family."

Li Weiyi immediately added, "I admit that I shouldn't have knocked out that official from the Attendant Hall and disguised myself as him at Nanyan Pass. But... I'm just lovesick... I only want to see Yue'er."

"But I know I can't... I can't see her openly. Female officials in the Imperial Secretariat are forbidden from contact with men. I have no choice. Yue'er, I really have no choice. I don't want to keep hiding like this anymore. Leave the Imperial Secretariat, and I'll take care of you!"

His gaze fell on Zhuang Yue. Coupled with his extreme exhaustion today, pale lips, and bloodshot eyes, he instantly portrayed a heartbroken man who couldn't sleep or eat.

The female officials who were close to Zhuang Yue were all moved.

In any case, all Jiang Ning knew was that he transformed into a eunuch to pass messages to Zhuang Yue, and then the two secretly met at a noodle stall. Nanyan Pass, nobody really knew.

Even if Li Weiyi used a mental imprint on Zhuang Yue, it could be explained as a fear that their secret rendezvous would be discovered and they would be punished by the Luantai.

Of course, this is all predicated on Zhuang Yue's willingness to cooperate with him.