Playing Tricks

Chu Zhiyuan no longer pressed the matter.

It would have been the same if it were Yu Jing.

No matter how great Fu Zheng's merits were, in the Phoenix Dynasty's eyes, she was still an outsider.

That was different from himself.

He at least had the status of an Imperial Son-in-Law, his bond with the Twelfth Princess, and Tongling Pavilion as a connection.

After seeing them off, Li Cunren showed no intention of leaving. He followed Chu Zhiyuan back and sat down beside the stone table.

"Brother-in-law, are you still looking for Cheng Yunzheng?"

"I'll take a look first, then decide whether to act."

"Mm, I really needn't say more." Li Cunren said, "Brother-in-law, you've always acted steadily."

Thinking carefully over everything Chu Zhiyuan had done, one would find that his actions often struck true with a single blow.

He would not act unless he was certain.

"Brother-in-law, you're going to the Outer Realm Battlefield, aren't you?"

"I'll be heading over after a while."

"The Outer Realm Battlefield... with Brother-in-law's luck, you should encounter some fortunate opportunity and advance your cultivation another step."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled. "Or perhaps I've used up all my luck, and it will be hard to gain anything more."

"Those with good fortune will always have good fortune. Just like Twelfth Sister—born noble, with formidable bloodline, and then married such a fine husband."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled. "What guidance does Eldest Brother have for me?"

He knew Li Cunren would not bring up the Outer Realm Battlefield for no reason.

Li Cunren's expression turned solemn. "I have a friend who went missing in the Outer Realm Battlefield."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned.

Li Cunren said slowly, "He did not have Li Yuzhen's luck. To this day, not even his bones have been found."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "You want me