Returning to Yi Shuo's Main Business

In the Gongsun Gui night raid incident, Li Shaojun was undoubtedly a scapegoat.

Some things that are difficult or hard to explain can be attributed to this master Li Shaojun.

It wasn't until they reviewed the battle that Zhang Xuezhou came to a peculiar conclusion: the one who likely solved everyone's problem at the time was the young Huo Qubing.

This judgment once seemed absurd to Zhang Xuezhou.

But after hearing Li Shaojun describe his situation, Zhang Xuezhou felt that the absurdity was no longer a problem.

Huo Qubing was not the only one; Li Shaojun also had a similar situation.

It wasn't until Li Shaojun encountered the Yin-Yang Mirror that half of the eerie influence that had plagued Li Shaojun for half his life finally disappeared.

"Do you think we could get that mirror so we can see how 'white' looks are?" Li Shaojun asked in a low voice.

"I think it's feasible!"

Zhang Xuezhou blinked slightly. Li Shaojun's life and death were controlled by Bai, while he had learned Bai's techniques, so he didn't have as many problems as Li Shaojun.

Whatever Li Shaojun wants to do in this regard is a good thing, and Zhang Xuezhou feels he can support him unconditionally. The only problem is that he won't do it himself.

"I wonder if it can even reach the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon within my mind!"

If the matter involved dealing with 'Bai', Zhang Xuezhou wouldn't be very interested. However, if the Yin-Yang Mirror could potentially deal with Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, and he could escape the entanglement through death like Li Shaojun, then the matter would be very attractive to Zhang Xuezhou.

Zhang Xuezhou strongly supports Li Shaojun in this matter.

"After we get through this, we'll have to cooperate again and try to infiltrate the Immortal Court as soon as possible to steal that mirror," Li Shaojun said in a low voice.

"That makes sense!"

Zhang Xuezhou nodded.

"Let's focus on doing the things at hand first, and we can talk about the rest later," Rong Tianding advised.

Upon seeing Zhang Xuezhou enter a perfunctory mode of agreement, Rong Tianding also helped to distract him, trying to get Li Shaojun back on track.

Despite their feud, Rong Tianding still felt sympathy for Yi Shuo after her parents died.

He knew a lot about Yi Shuo Yi Shuo hoped that she would get what she wanted as soon as possible, so that those involved would receive the punishment they deserved, instead of ending the matter quietly without anyone knowing the answer.

"Right now, you need to find that medicine gourd; that's the priority," Zhang Xuezhou nodded. "Especially, we need to verify the identities of those involved from that year!"

"This is all something that old lady wanted to do," Li Shaojun said.

"What if she can't find it?" Zhang Xuezhou said, "Then we'll still have to step in!"

"That makes sense!"

Li Shaojun learned Zhang Xuezhou's lyrics but responded with utter perfunctory compliance.

He was unfamiliar with Chang'an City and had no interest in such matters. He had no clue how to investigate old cases and it would be very difficult for him to get involved.

Zhang Xuezhou couldn't rush the other party, but he instructed Li Shaojun to communicate as much as possible regarding the relevant matters, in case they could be of help.

"You're not also eyeing this gourd, are you?"

Even though Zhang Xuezhou tried to conceal his true intentions, Li Shaojun still keenly sensed that something was wrong with Zhang Xuezhou.

Li Shaojun knew he was the type of person who wouldn't act without self-interest, and Zhang Xuezhou, who was beside him, was the same.

Li Shaojun felt that Zhang Xuezhou had taken a little initiative in the Empress Dowager's investigation of the case, which made him feel that Zhang Xuezhou seemed to be plotting something.

"So you're also eyeing the gourd?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

"Don't think like me all the time. I was the one who took a liking to the gourd first," Li Shaojun said, displeased. "I've recently developed a strong liking for gourds!"

"Whoever gets it keeps it!"

Zhang Xuezhou replied lazily, which made Li Shaojun pace back and forth in the room.

He felt it necessary to investigate the gourd case to prevent Zhang Xuezhou from intercepting it.

Li Shaojun knew Zhang Xuezhou Grand Clarity. Once Zhang Xuezhou got his hands on the treasure, he wouldn't care about his or the Empress Dowager's lives, and he definitely wouldn't hand over the gourd.

He slightly regretted telling Zhang Xuezhou about the many things at Palace of Peace and Happiness in too much detail, even though he tried to simplify his account on the medicine gourd, the other party still noticed.

"Wait until I get the gourd first," Li Shaojun said. "Let's agree on this: whoever gets it first keeps it, and no scheming behind my back!"

"Fair play!"

Zhang Xuezhou and Li Shaojun high-fived in response, and only then did Li Shaojun leave, satisfied.

"I'll rest for two days, and then I'll go to Palace of Peace and Happiness. I'll definitely be there before you!"

Li Shaojun said smugly, which made Zhang Xuezhou start pacing back and forth in the room.

"If you're so capable, then make me despair. Then I'll just have to watch you take the gourd," Zhang Xuezhou said.

"That's right, when you come back, you'll tell us all about the gourd, and that will surely put an end to my cousin's little schemes," Rong Tianding chimed in.

"You wait!"

Li Shaojun replied happily.

Compared to Zhang Xuezhou, his first-mover advantage is too strong.

Palace of Peace and Happiness was not a place anyone could go to at will. Even high-ranking officials and nobles could only pay their respects outside the main hall. A minor official like Zhang Xuezhou had no chance of going there at all.

Moreover, the Empress Dowager was looking for the gourd to refine medicine with Li Shaojun, not with Zhang Xuezhou. Whether it was for verifying the incident or for using the treasure after it was acquired, Li Shaojun felt he had an unparalleled advantage.

He thought for a long time, but still couldn't figure out how Zhang Xuezhou had gotten his hands on the stolen gourd from the palace first.

In short, he has a 99% chance of winning this game.

If he lost, Li Shaojun felt he would never have to play with Zhang Xuezhou again; there was simply no way he could beat him.

"We'll definitely have news from Palace of Peace and Happiness in two days," Li Shaojun said smugly. "Master, rest for two days. You all wait for me to return!"

Li Shaojun did some quick calculations and concluded that Zhang Xuezhou couldn't possibly accomplish anything significant in two days.

Moreover, Zhang Xuezhou will likely disappear in a few days, making it unlikely he'll try anything funny.

He would probably inform Zhang Xuezhou after leaving Palace of Peace and Happiness, and then Zhang Xuezhou would lie down.

If Palace of Peace and Happiness had kept him there a little longer, Li Shaojun felt that Zhang Xuezhou wouldn't have been able to wait for him to come back and show off.

Li Shaojun looked slightly pleased, but quickly regained his composure.

"By the way, if you lie down, and the Empress Dowager comes to secretly check on me again, and I can't find out, what should I do?" Li Shaojun said.

"How would I know what to do? You either sleep like me, or you can chant scriptures!"

Zhang Xuezhou's reply immediately made Li Shaojun feel uneasy.

With Zhang Xuezhou as a competitor, he couldn't live so freely without Zhang Xuezhou. He needed to maintain the appearance of Daoist School master at all times to avoid the Empress Dowager discovering the truth, which would lead to all his efforts being in vain and even causing endless trouble.

The thought of the boring life of an elderly person that is not suitable for her age, and that she would have to endure it for a long time, made Li Shaojun feel that she would be in constant torment.

He wished Zhang Xuezhou would lie down quickly so as not to ruin his good time getting the gourd, but Li Shaojun also wished Zhang Xuezhou would be by his side at all times so that he wouldn't have to maintain the tension of old age.

This made Li Shaojun both dislike Zhang Xuezhou at times and unable to leave him at others.

This feeling of needing something yet not needing it made him feel terrible. Li Shaojun felt that he hadn't had a single comfortable day since meeting Zhang Xuezhou.