HPDBC Chapter 603 - 188: A Change of Approach—Becoming the Emperor’s Brother-in-Law, The Judge Department Is Established
Chapter 603 - 188: A Change of Approach—Becoming the Emperor’s Brother-in-Law, The Judge Department Is Established
Now there’s the added burden of private enmity.
Li Yuan isn’t bothering him now, but once the Emperor regains composure and pacifies the realm, he’ll target Li Yuan.
Many thoughts flashed by, and the young man suddenly saw the white clouds in the sky transform into dark formations, swiftly gathering like the bottom of a pot.
Soon, a thunderclap roared, and the Celestial River seemed to burst its banks, unleashing a torrent of rain that poured down, creating a cacophony over everything.
Countless sounds constituted a noisy human world,
Countless lines of rain formed an indistinct world.
Normally, when people encounter such heavy rain, they would run home or find shelter as if losing their soul, but Li Yuan smiled, spread his arms, and lay down in the rain, feeling the natural power of heaven and earth, his mood quite relaxed...
He opened his eyes and gazed at the stormy sky.
Each arrow-like raindrop shot into his eyes, only to be quickly bounced off by his pupils.
Li Yuan couldn’t help but think: Isn’t the rain from heaven also an eruption of power?
Transporting moisture from rivers, lakes, and seas, gathering in the sky, then suddenly erupting, pouring rain onto the earth, returning to the rivers, lakes, and seas, endlessly and without diminishing.
And what about me?
Once I release my power, can I reclaim it?
The circulation of power within the body is not rare.
But can I construct an external cycle?
This was unimaginable before, but if I break through the Fourth Grade and possess the power of a "Domain," can I construct it within a "Domain"?
The most violent, the most terrifying, without any consumption, as long as I live, I can always wield it like nature itself.
Li Yuan’s mind wandered with these thoughts.
He had no path ahead, no reference to guide him, he could only rely on his own understanding to break through.
And at this moment, amidst the noisy rainstorm, suddenly emerged a few discordant sounds.
Da...
Dada da...
The sound came from the south, gradually rising to a thunderous roar.
The raindrops on the ground bounced up and down as if struck by a drum.
It was horse hooves!
Without even looking, Li Yuan knew it had to be the eight thousand Iron Cavalry of the Flying Bear Army, because he had heard it once before, and only the Flying Bear Army could have such a scale and momentum in a place like this.
As for the name Flying Bear Army, he learned it from Cui Huayin after returning.
Of course, he not only learned about the Flying Bear Army but also a lot about the Emperor’s other affairs and even character.
Swish, swish, swish!
Li Yuan calmed his thoughts, and in an instant, all the birds fell to the ground, closing eyes and ears, no longer spying.
The appearance of the Flying Bear Army also meant Lü Xuanxian might very likely appear.
He wasn’t afraid of Lü Xuanxian.
He even wanted to have a good fight with Lü Xuanxian in hopes of a breakthrough.
But the timing was unknown, and he was full of patience.
At this moment, as long as Lü Xuanxian was present, his spying not only would be useless but would also expose that he was spying, making the other party wary.
Simultaneously, Li Yuan mobilized his vital energy, and his figure slowly became transparent in the rainstorm. His Illusion Technique had reached Great Perfection, not only controlling light and sound but even directing the rain to fall into the soil behind him.
Then, he lay there, not listening specifically to any sound, but paying broad attention.
And indeed, this way, no one could discover him.
...
As the Flying Bear Army arrived by the riverside, they divided, and among them, three palace carriages came forth.
The curtains of two carriages were lifted, revealing two men in brocade clothing, none other than the envoys sent by the Hanzhou Marshal—Shu Shiyuan, Liu Tie.
The two entered the rain, turned around, bowed to the remaining carriage, and said, "Your Majesty, we shall take our leave now. We look forward to the day you arrive at the Mingyue Prefecture."
The carriage slightly opened, and a majestic figure sat inside, laughing, "To see you off a thousand miles means eventually parting ways. Tell your Lord that I am very pleased with Miss Xie Wei, and she is destined to become my Empress of Great Zhou."
Shu Shiyuan and Liu Tie hurriedly bowed respectfully, then turned and entered the cabin waiting nearby.
The cabin cut through the water, drifting away.
The eight thousand Flying Bear Army stood quietly by the riverside.
Raindrops struck the gleaming armor, bouncing off immediately.
The Emperor glanced at the Grand General proudly seated on the crimson horse.
No words needed, Lü Xuanxian said lightly, "That person is not spying."
The Emperor’s gaze flickered, and he said, "Who exactly is he?"
Lü Xuanxian replied, "A person not inferior to me."
The Emperor lowered the curtain.
The palace carriage set off again, the Flying Bear Army regrouped, and they moved in the direction they came from.
And nearing Shanbao County, Lü Xuanxian suddenly exclaimed, and with a flick of his form, he directly crushed a flying bird in the sky.
He turned to look at the Emperor’s carriage and said, "Your Majesty, please take a look."
The Emperor lifted the curtain, glanced at the crushed bird, and said, "Leave one alive; I wish to speak with him."
Lü Xuanxian obliged, then rode to search the area. After a short while, he caught another spying bird and presented it to the Emperor.
The Emperor directly took the bird, his stern eyes quietly observing it, and asked, "Sir, this bone manipulation technique of yours must surely be unwelcome to the Five Elements Forces, Buddhist and Daoist sects.
Better to come by my side, and I shall place you among the Three Dukes, on par with Lü Xuanxian and Zhao Guyue."
He looked at the bird.
The bird also looked at him.
And in the bird’s eyes, floated data "1155~2800" beside the Emperor, which was entirely different from the previous "1350~3250" and "2290~10800 (122169?)."
In a distant place, Li Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly.