I want to be innocent, but they don't allow me

Chapter 726 Engagement?

The northernmost part of Xing Dynasty, a desolate place.

Shanyuan traveled through the endless black Gobi Desert.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, and thunder would occasionally break through the sky.

He had a sword at his waist, one hand behind his back, and the other holding a palm-sized bronze tripod.

Whenever a bolt of lightning struck him, the originally dark little tripod would flash with light.

The lightning seemed to have eyes and just avoided him.

Russian qing.

A pool of ink appeared in front of Shanyuan.

The water in the pond is as smooth as oil and ink. Occasionally, wind and sand blow dead leaves into the pond, and they are swallowed up by the water in an instant.

Shan Yuan glanced around, then raised his wrist and the small bronze tripod floated in the air.

He sat cross-legged beside the ink pool with his eyes closed.

A small bronze tripod was suspended above his head, with a little green light shining down.

Suddenly, another bolt of lightning struck, hitting the small bronze tripod.

A bell rang out in the void, shaking the heavens and the earth.

Shanyuan frowned, and his originally handsome face became somewhat ferocious.

After a long time, Shanyuan's brows gradually relaxed, the light between heaven and earth gradually disappeared, and in an instant it was pitch black.

Only Shan Yuan under the bronze tripod is the only light in this dark world.

At this moment, a low and hoarse voice came to Shanyuan's ears.

"Senior, you are well."

"No need to waste time. I just want to ask if a mortal can withstand the soul-stealing method."

Shanyuan's attitude was very cold, and there was a sense of dictatorship in his tone.

The hoarse voice paused for a moment and said slowly,

"Senior, I have asked this many times. If the soul of your holy item were to take over a mortal's body, that body would definitely not be able to withstand it."

"Senior has great means. Even if you can't find a suitable semi-saint body, it shouldn't be difficult to find a first or second grade one."

The voice was obviously testing.

Shan Yuan snorted coldly, and the green light from the bronze tripod became brighter and brighter. Then blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, and his tone became colder and colder.

"It's not your turn to interfere in my affairs!"

"Please forgive me, I am just thinking about you."

The hoarse voice's attitude was obviously much better, and then he asked tentatively,

"I wonder what the senior promised me?"

"Since I have promised, I will not go back on my word!"

Shanyuan's voice was cold, carrying the majesty of someone who had long been in a superior position.

Then he seemed to think of something and asked casually,

"I have one more thing to ask you!"

"Senior, please speak."

Shan Yuan hesitated for a moment and asked, "Does the ghost tribe have any records about the gods?"

"God?"

……

"Desolate world? Are you sure?"

In the small courtyard, Li Mu looked at Teng Jingjing with a frown, but his eyes were unfocused, and it was obvious that he was thinking about something.

"No doubt about it. The spies found traces of Shan Yuan in the outskirts of the wilderness, and some locals also saw a young Taoist priest entering the depths of the wilderness."

Teng Jingjing frowned, obviously she was also afraid that the information was wrong.

Li Mu nodded, although in the spy's report, Shanyuan was wearing a hat and his appearance could not be seen clearly.

But the sword on his waist could not be wrong. It was the sword that the old immortal in Qingfeng Temple once wore. No one would be brave enough to buy a fake one and hang it on his waist as if nothing had happened.

"Desolate Realm..." Li Mu muttered, his eyes slowly focused, and he asked curiously,

"I heard that the two schools of military strategy are determined to return to the former dynasty, and are now on the outskirts of the wilderness?"

Teng Jingjing was stunned, and her breathing became rapid for a moment.

"Sir, do you think that the Human Sect is... in collusion with them?"

"The Keren Sect has just been canonized as the state religion, and the canonization ceremony will be held in seven days."

"Not sure yet." Li Mu waved his hand. He felt a headache when he mentioned these national affairs.

The military strategists, the legalists, the previous dynasties... and the current royal family.

So many forces come together...

Li Mu really wanted to lie down and all he cared about were falling in love with a few girls and two trivial matters, three meals a day.

Before, Li Mu had never thought about competing for hegemony over the world, especially after Emperor Hongwen expressed his goodwill, he didn't even have the slightest idea.

But recent events have caused Li Mu to begin to waver.

Although he is not afraid of any force, there are always some foolish people who want to provoke him.

Especially Li Mu didn't want to see any idiots hurting the people around him, or even using this as a threat.

Zhao Chuxi left the capital, and Zhao Chuyi became the crown prince, which made Li Mu's mind become active.

Originally, Li Mu’s first choice should have been King of Yan.

But he also knew that if he dared to instigate Prince Yan to rebel, the old man would probably hang himself to prove his innocence.

"The first day of the new year." Li Mu muttered.

Zhao Chuyi is the best candidate at the moment, and it’s justifiable!

But for some reason, he always thought of Yin Huanping.

These few meetings with Zhao Chuyi always ended on a somewhat unpleasant note.

Li Mu couldn't tell whether it was a misunderstanding or he did it on purpose.

Subconsciously, Li Mu just wanted something that could be used to block out the inexplicable voice in his heart.

However, even Li Mu himself didn't know what that thing was.

Maybe it was the little girl's true confession, saying "I don't want the throne, I only want the prince."

Perhaps it is because Zhao Chuyi can show the great talent and strategy of a king.

Li Mu didn't know.

My mind is in a mess!

He was actually willing to protect Zhao Chuyi, but every time they met, he started to feel awkward.

At this time, there was a quarrel outside the courtyard.

"You can't go in!"

"Why are you crazy? Master Young Master asked me to come here. Get out of the way!"

Hearing the noise, Li Mu glanced at Xia He.

Xia He immediately understood and turned around and ran out of the yard.

"Is there any news from Guicheng?"

Li Mu lowered his voice and spoke a little faster.

Teng Jingjing rarely showed her little girl attitude and shook her head embarrassedly.

"The Imperial Palace..."

"Master!"

Before she finished her words, Shanshan took a quick step and hugged Li Mu in her arms.

Then she realized that several pairs of eyes were looking at her, so she let go of her hand and respectfully performed the disciple's salute.

"Shanshan pays respects to the Master."

Li Mu pursed his nose and waved his hand unhappily.

Teng Jingjing knew that she should leave, but just as she was about to turn around, she thought for a moment and decided to stay where she was.

Li Mu glanced at her and asked in confusion,

"Jingjing?"

Teng Jingjing pursed her lips and took a deep breath.

"Master, Qiaoqiao... Master, please forgive me. I shouldn't ask about your affairs casually."

However, he seemed to have run out of courage when he was halfway through his words and was about to kneel down.

Li Mu shook his head helplessly, stretched out his hand to pinch Teng Jingjing's chin, and made her look into his eyes.

"Don't worry about these little things in the future."

"As long as you are faithful, you can ask anything and make any request, and no one will dare to punish you."

"...Jingjing knows. Jingjing will always be Mr.'s person."

Teng Jingjing spoke tremblingly. Although she had received Li Mu's promise, she felt like she had been to the gates of hell.

Zhao Chuyi slowly clenched the fist hidden in her sleeve.

Any requests?

Hearing this, his brows frowned slightly.

Li Mu naturally noticed her little action, or rather, Li Mu's words were more intended for her to hear.

As expected, the imperial power cannot be violated, including by me!

The balance in Li Mu's heart shifted again. He quickly looked away and said to Xia He,

"Take her to see Qiaoqiao."

Then he hesitated for a moment and continued, "Tell her about Qiaoqiao's matter. She is familiar with Qiaoqiao, so she won't worry."

Xia He nodded. She understood what Li Mu meant and could tell him about Liu Qiaoqiao.

However, the fact is that Li Mu knows less about Liu Qiaoqiao's current situation than Qiu Ju does.

He only knew that Liu Qiaoqiao had been subjected to some kind of hypnosis-like technique.

Meng Siyu happened to be good at this, so Li Mu was not too worried.

What he cares more about is the person who cast the spell on Liu Qiaoqiao. Is he targeting Liu Qiaoqiao... or him?

Zhao Chuyi discovered that since entering the yard, Li Mu didn't even give her a glance.

She bit her red lips, her eyes darkened, she took out an invitation from her sleeve, and presented it to Li Mu with both hands.

Li Mu was stunned for a moment, his eyes swept over the invitation. The gold-plated word "囍" was particularly eye-catching, and he felt annoyed for no reason.

Zhao Chuyi squeezed the invitation with a little force, her knuckles turned white, she gritted her teeth and said slowly,

"Sir, we are going to get engaged on the first day of the new year. Please, please, please, please, please, please..."