Slender willows sway in the breeze

Could you add more chapter 78?

The dappled light and shadow reflected on Liu Sijun's face, and the assassin's momentary stunned expression was enough for her.

She gripped the Taixu Mirror tightly in her right hand, while pouring all the power of the five elements into the mirror with her left. The blue light grew stronger, and within the blue light, countless mysterious runes could be vaguely seen flowing.

The blinding light instantly shattered the longsword the assassin was using to defend himself, followed by the assassin's body.

"what……"

Before they could even groan in pain, they were crushed to ashes by the blue light, leaving only some tattered clothes scattered everywhere.

Liu Sijun put away the Taixu Mirror and placed it in the container.

Soon, a surge of spiritual energy appeared, indicating that a patrolling disciple from Yougu Palace had come to investigate.

He didn't recognize Liu Sijun, but she was wearing a disciple's robe. The disciple looked at Liu Sijun's waist, cupped his hands and said, "So you are Junior Sister Liu. I am Lang Jiashu, the third disciple of the Grand Elder. I am on patrol today. May I ask what happened just now?"

When I went down the mountain with my cousin Jing this time, I talked about his senior brothers and sisters.

Lang Jiashu, Cai Yanpei's third disciple, is sixty-four years old this year. He is at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm and can also refine fifth-grade pills.

Because he formed his core at the age of seventeen, he looks only about twenty years old after all these years. Coupled with his signature round face and chubby figure, he is really deceptive.

"So it's Senior Brother Lang."

Liu Sijun pointed to the pieces of clothing on the ground: "The day before yesterday, my cousin and I went down the mountain for a trip. Today, on our way back, we unexpectedly encountered two assassins at the foot of the sect."

Lang Jiashu: "To commit such a heinous act at the foot of Yougu Palace, you must have a death wish!"

"Do you know who he is?"

Liu Sijun shook her head: "His mouth is very tight."

Normally, when assassins attempt a kill, they would waste time exchanging a few words. But these two were different; they just went straight to the point and started fighting.

To this day, it's still uncertain whether it was a deliberate attempt to kill her or just a coincidence.

I had just thought about capturing him and searching his soul.

But she didn't have that ability.

If I don't use my ultimate move, she'll be the one who dies.

"Junior Sister Liu, please be careful when you go down the mountain in the future. It would be best if you went in groups."

She had a companion.

It wasn't because Cousin Jing had something come up, and Qing'er was staying with Master.

It's just a coincidence.

"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Lang."

Back at Huangyan Peak, Liu Sijun was still reminiscing about the assassination attempt at the foot of the mountain.

Was he there because of her, or was it a chance encounter?

Was it because of her master's matter, or was it simply being targeted at her?

This incident served as a wake-up call for her.

Liu Sijun sat cross-legged, about to begin his cultivation, when he heard Gu Changzhou's voice.

It's been half a month already, and you still haven't chosen a pill refiner?

I haven't heard any other disciples discussing this matter during meals these past few days, so I assumed that Gu Changzhou had already chosen a pill refiner and returned home.

Liu Sijun opened the door and came out. Gu Changzhou was wearing a gray-white cross-collar wide-sleeved robe. The collar was embroidered with unique patterns in gold and silver thread. The same pattern was embroidered on the wide black belt around his waist. His black hair was tied with a jade crown, and he exuded an air of nobility.

This attire is befitting of his status as Marquis Molin.

"My lord, you are so busy with state affairs, why are you still lingering in Yougu Palace?"

"You really want me to leave?"

Liu Sijun looked at him and said, "My lord, what you said is easy to misinterpret."

"Then what do you think?"

how to think.

Does it matter what she thinks?

I shouldn't have asked that question earlier.

Liu Sijun asked, "My lord, what brings you here?"

"I just heard that you encountered assassins down the mountain. Were you injured?"

Although her breathing was steady and he could not smell blood, he still wanted to confirm.

"I'm fine." "Can you confirm their identities?"

Liu Sijun shook his head: "The assassin's cultivation is higher than mine, and he concealed his appearance. Every move he makes is aimed at vital points, unlike the moves of ordinary sect disciples."

As she said this, her eyes became deep and intense.

Gu Changzhou: "What do you suspect?"

"I can't guess who's behind this yet, but if the assassin isn't from a sect, then they must be someone who specializes in this line of work. Perhaps someone has put a bounty on the Wuji Tower."

"will not."

Gu Changzhou's denial was very straightforward.

Liu Sijun looked at him: "Wuji Tower does what people do—take money and solve their problems. How can you be so sure they won't?"

She does have a good cooperation with Wuji Tower, but it's limited to the Laiyang County branch. If the murderer posted a bounty from another branch, how would Steward Qi know?

The original poster is extremely busy and it's impossible for them to oversee every single transaction.

"I've heard a bit about Wujilou's way of doing things, and they won't take on this kind of business."

If they didn't distinguish right from wrong and made money from anything, Wuji Tower wouldn't have been able to spread throughout the entire Great Yu Kingdom in just over ten years.

"Then according to you, they weren't assassins from Wuji Tower."

Just a coincidence?

She doesn't really believe in coincidences.

"Think carefully, have you offended anyone?"

Liu Sijun: "...Does my father count?"

Gu Changzhou paused.

“After returning from the Frozen Domain, my grandmother put my father on a pedestal. Although he is still the head of the family, my grandmother is now in charge of the Liu family. He is convinced that I was the one who did it. He even came to see me before coming to the Nether Valley Palace, which means he has completely broken off relations.”

Gu Changzhou witnessed her relationship with Liu Shiyuan in the Frozen Domain and wasn't afraid of him laughing at her.

That's not impossible.

"Would you be interested in becoming a resident alchemist in Da Yu?"

I'm definitely interested.

It's just a matter of weighing the pros and cons.

Seeing that Liu Sijun had not spoken for a long time, he continued, "You can name your terms."

Upon hearing this, Liu Sijun was even more tempted, though she didn't show it on her face.

"Are resident alchemists only allowed to live in the imperial palace?"

As soon as she asked that question, Gu Changzhou knew he had succeeded: "It's up to you."

"Could you add a little more to the 50,000 crystals?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Gu Changzhou shouted, "Eighty thousand."

"The medicinal herbs you need for alchemy will all be provided by the palace!"

No one can restrict your freedom.

"There is no need to bow or kneel when you meet someone important."

"There is also a sacred place in the palace, which is full of spiritual energy, no less than the Yougu Palace. It will not interfere with your cultivation."

Liu Sijun was moved, but she didn't act rashly.

"My lord, you've mentioned so many advantages, but what about the disadvantages?"

If it's really that good, why would those people avoid him like the plague, hide from him whenever they see him, or even go out to train?

"The bad parts..."

Liu Sijun said, "That's right. With such excellent conditions, there must be some downsides, which is why those senior brothers and sisters are unwilling to go."

Otherwise, how could it be her turn, the junior sister who had just joined the sect?

To persuade Liu Sijun to agree, he said he could stay in the palace at will; he changed his offer from 50,000 high-grade crystals to 80,000; he said he needed a token to leave the palace, and although he didn't need to bow to dignitaries, he might still be respectful.

Most importantly, the palace is a sacred place that not just anyone can enter; only members of the royal family are allowed to enter.

It wasn't that he was afraid he couldn't keep his promise. Rather, the conditions he offered were too good, which aroused her suspicion and wariness.

Gu Changzhou felt like he had shot himself in the foot.