Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

"Afterwards, I used my connections to bribe the officers who were escorting him, asking them to take extra care of him. I also bribed the guards in Lingnan, hoping to make him suffer less."

Li Yan listened quietly without interrupting him.

"I originally thought that after a few years, when I had accumulated some merit, I would be able to plead with Your Majesty to pardon him and let him live out his old age in peace and dignity."

He gave a bitter smile: "I just didn't expect that my father wouldn't appreciate it. He would rather surrender to the demon race than wait for me to rescue him."

"Since things have come to this, I have nothing to say. He is my biological father, and I cannot kill him. Even if we sever ties, what difference will it make? We are still connected by blood and he is irreplaceable."

He bowed his head and kowtowed, appearing ready to submit to any punishment, awaiting the emperor's decision.

His heart pounded with anxiety as he felt Li Yan's gaze linger on his face for a long time, as if judging the truthfulness of his words.

He dared not harbor the slightest disrespect. So what if he was at the Core Formation Realm? He was no match for the experts of the Imperial Palace. Even this Eunuch Wang could crush him with a single finger.

The main hall was eerily quiet. Li Yuan felt an invisible pressure, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

Li Yan turned to look at Eunuch Wang, who was standing to the side.

The latter, who had kept his eyes slightly closed, opened them and nodded to the emperor.

Li Yan withdrew his gaze, his expression softening slightly. He stood up, walked to Li Yuan, and personally helped him up: "Get up. Your willingness to confess shows that you have no intention of deceiving the emperor."

"I believe you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Yuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief; he knew he had made the right bet.

Li Yan seemed to suddenly remember something and casually asked, "By the way, I heard that you were quite timid and sickly when you were young, and your aptitude was not outstanding. How come you suddenly became like a different person, not only awakening your talent but also making rapid progress?"

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Li Yuan felt a slight chill in his heart. Things were indeed not that simple. Although he had been careful enough at the time, there were still many details that didn't match up, so he would have to get through this hurdle sooner or later.

"Your Majesty, I am not born weak. It is only because I was often bullied when I begged as a child that I fell seriously ill when I was thirteen years old. I almost lost my life. At that time, my soul left my body and went through several lifetimes. When I woke up, I realized it was all a dream."

He had already come up with this reason, and whether he could get away with it was entirely up to Li Yan.

"After recovering from my illness, the past events came back to me vividly. I felt that I could no longer live in such a muddled state. I had to become stronger, avenge my mother, and fight for my own honor. That's why I started studying and practicing martial arts with all my might."

His words were nine parts true and one part false. The serious illness was true, but the enlightenment was false. However, no one but himself could verify this experience.

After listening, Li Yan remained silent for a moment, then nodded: "So it turns out that there really is such a thing as a dream in this world. Those who survive great calamities are bound to have good fortune in the future. It is truly remarkable that you were able to rise up in adversity."

As he spoke, he turned to Wang Xian and said, "Da Ban, could you check if Li Yuan still has any hidden injuries that haven't healed? After all, he's been unconscious for so long, so it's best to be careful."

Eunuch Wang responded and walked up to Li Yuan, smiling slightly, "Young Master Li, please relax and let me take your pulse."

Li Yuan knew perfectly well that the physical examination was a pretense; his real purpose was to find out if he had been possessed. In the past, he would have been somewhat timid.

But after his trials at the Myriad Realms Palace, his soul and spirit are now closely connected, so that even if a deity came, he would not be able to see through his disguise.

"Thank you for your trouble, Father-in-law."

Li Yuan smiled calmly, extended his right hand, and voluntarily released the defenses within his body, allowing Eunuch Wang's spiritual sense to probe into his body.

Eunuch Wang's withered fingers gently rested on Li Yuan's wrist pulse. A chilling spiritual energy flowed into Li Yuan's body through his fingertips, slowly traveling along the meridians.

Li Yuan remained relaxed, allowing him to explore. The Myriad Realms Palace in his sea of ​​consciousness was hidden within that nebula, and no one could see it unless he deliberately exposed it.

After a moment, Eunuch Wang released his grip, shook his head at Li Yan, and smiled, "Your Majesty, rest assured, Young Master Li's meridians are clear, his qi and blood are abundant, and he has no hidden injuries."

Li Yan nodded, a satisfied smile on his face. Li Yuan was someone he had personally chosen, someone who might be of great use in the future, so he absolutely couldn't afford to have any problems.

"That's good. Li Yuan, you have made great contributions in Liangzhou this time. I should reward you well, but I cannot ignore the current discussions in the court."

"I will suppress the investigation for you. Go back to the Demon Suppression Division and do your job well. Once things have calmed down, I will make arrangements."

This was a way of making amends for past mistakes and handling the matter discreetly. For Li Yuan, it was no less than a brush with death.

"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty." Li Yuan knelt down again to pay his respects.

"Go ahead," Li Yan waved his hand.

Li Yuan bowed and left the side hall. Only after he stepped out of the hall and was blown by the night wind did he realize that his back was soaked with cold sweat.

Inside the side hall, Li Yan tapped the table thoughtfully and said calmly, "Grand Preceptor, what do you think?"

Behind the screen, a figure slowly emerged. It was none other than the Imperial Preceptor, Jiang Taixu. He walked into the hall and gave Li Yan a slight nod, which was considered a gesture of respect.

"What this young man says is both true and false," Jiang Taixu said slowly, "but his resolute character and astonishing talent are true."

"If that's the case, then is he the person the alien was referring to?"

Jiang Taixu remained silent for a moment, then shook his head: "This old minister cannot determine his fate; this old minister cannot foresee it."

"Unable to see through him? Does this mean he is destined to become a variable in the Tang Dynasty?"

Li Yan's gaze was gloomy, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

"That's not necessarily true. It only shows that this child's fate is still uncertain. What he will become in the future depends entirely on his character and choices. If Your Majesty can make good use of him, he may become a pillar of the Tang Dynasty in the future."

Li Yan was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded: "I understand."

Li Yuan walked out of the side hall, where Ye Hongyu was waiting in the corridor. Seeing him emerge, she looked him up and down and asked, "You passed?"

"I guess so." Li Yuan let out a long sigh of relief.

Ye Hongyu didn't ask any further questions, but simply said, "Let's go back to the Demon Suppression Division first."

When the two returned to the headquarters of the Demon Suppression Division, it was already late at night. The main hall was still brightly lit. When Luo Xuan saw Li Yuan enter, he raised his head and a smile appeared on his face.

"A decree has just been issued from the palace that your investigation has been cancelled."

So fast?

Li Yuan felt relieved and was about to express his gratitude when Luo Xuan added, "From now on, you are officially promoted to Golden Badge Demon Suppression Guard of the Demon Suppression Division."

Seeing that he was out of immediate danger, Li Yuan hurriedly thanked him, "Yes, Your Excellency, thank you for your kindness."

"This is what you deserve," Luo Xuan said with a faint smile.

"My lord, I request to be transferred to Longyou Road to fight on the frontier and defend the border." Li Yuan clasped his hands in a fist salute. He wanted to return to Hulang Pass and fight alongside his comrades again.

Luo Xuan shook his head. "Although the investigation has been cancelled, you still need to avoid suspicion. For now, stay in the capital and follow Commander Ye."

Li Yuan was taken aback, secretly regretting in his heart: "Yes, Your subordinate obeys."

After leaving Luo Xuan's place, Li Yuan saw Ye Hongyu still standing in the corridor and hurriedly stepped forward to greet her: "Lord Ye, I have a classmate named Wu Yu, who has reached the late stage of the Mind Realm. Could you please allow him to join the Demon Suppression Division?"