Simultaneous Transmigration: Freedom Across the Heavens

Kyoto Public Prosecutions Office.

Chen Pingping's expression was blank, but his pale finger bones betrayed the turbulent emotions surging within him.

Since that beautiful figure disappeared, Chen Pingping thought he had become calm and composed, but the news brought back by the shadow and Wang Qinian still stirred his emotions.

"Are you sure he's a Grandmaster?"

"I can't be sure, but..." Shadow and Wang Qinian exchanged a knowing glance.

The shadow said, "There's no way a ninth-rank expert could defeat me in one move."

"No ninth-rank skill can lock my lightness skill."

After Wang Qinian finished speaking, he suddenly slapped his own mouth twice and muttered, "What a jinx, I deserve to be hit."

Chen Pingping was speechless, shook his head, and said, "Rescind all surveillance on Bai Li. Furthermore, I must immediately go to the palace to see His Majesty."

"Yes."

Wang Qinian had never seen a Grandmaster in person before, only knowing that a Grandmaster was invincible. Today he truly understood this. He thought that with his lightness skill, even if he was no match for the Grandmaster, he could still escape unscathed. He never expected that he couldn't even escape.

Chen Pingping and Shadow are different. They have faced the power of Grandmasters directly and understand that Grandmasters are no ordinary people.

The Royal Palace of Qing Kingdom.

"Everyone, step back."

Emperor Qing calmly instructed the eunuch to leave the imperial study. He then circulated his inner energy, and the secret letter in his hand instantly turned to ashes.

His sole purpose was to eliminate the three Grandmasters, Si Gu Jian, Ye Liu Yun, and Ku He, so that he could dominate the Temple and unify the world.

The plan has only just begun, and now an unknown grandmaster has appeared out of nowhere. Time is of the essence.

The image of that stunningly beautiful and unconventional woman flashed through Emperor Qing's mind. His voice was barely audible: "So what if she's a Grandmaster? The enemy is in the open while we are in the dark. A Grandmaster is still a human being, and as a human being, she will die."

"Your Majesty, Dean Chen requests an audience." A palace attendant came to report from outside the Imperial Study.

"Announce."

A moment later, Chen Pingping pushed the wheelchair into the imperial study, bowed, and said, "This old servant greets Your Majesty."

Emperor Qing smiled slightly and said, "Alright, stop pretending. Speak, what brings you to see me in such a hurry?"

Chen Pingping smiled, then composed himself and said, "Your Majesty, this old servant has an important matter to report..."

Chen Pingping was well aware that Emperor Qing's intelligence network must already know about this. However, it was his duty as a subject to keep quiet about what he had seen.

Silence fell over the imperial study.

"Your Majesty, should this old servant send someone to test the waters again?" Chen Pingping asked tentatively.

"No need."

Emperor Qing's eyes flickered uncertainly. He himself was a Grandmaster, and from the moment he received the news, he was certain that this person was also a Grandmaster.

"Chen Pingping, immediately send a message to Ye Liuyun, ordering him to return to the capital at once."

"This old servant obeys!" Chen Pingping's pupils constricted, his heart churning with shock, but his face remained calm.

After Chen Pingping left the Imperial Study, Emperor Qing moved to the balcony. The golden sunlight shone on him, but it could not dispel the coldness in his eyes.

He used the Ye family members in the capital as hostages to force Ye Liuyun to obey his orders;

Ye Liuyun used his life of wandering as a bargaining chip to secure the Ye family's stability in Kyoto, and the two maintained a subtle tacit understanding.

Ye Liuyun was even one of the most important nodes in his plan.

Now, because of Bai Li's appearance, he has no choice but to use this piece ahead of time, so how could he not be filled with murderous intent?

...

As night falls, the Liujing River is shrouded in darkness, the ten-mile-long street is brightly lit, painted boats shuttle back and forth, a faint fragrance wafts in the air, and the red lanterns cast shimmering shadows—it is all the beauty of the world.

Zuixianju, located on the banks of the Liujing River, is one of the most famous restaurants in Kyoto. The girls there are not only beautiful, but also have their own specialties, and are proficient in various arts such as playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. No matter what interests the guests, they can find a kindred spirit here.

As Bai Li stepped into the gate of Zuixianju, the waiter immediately came to greet him, "Please come in, young master."

Bai Li casually tossed out a tael of silver and said, "Do you have a private room? One that faces the river."

The waiter gripped the silver in his hand tightly. He hadn't encountered such a generous guest in a long time. He nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes, yes, please come in, sir. I'll arrange it for you right away."

Bai Li tossed out another two taels of gold, saying, "Bring some more fine wine and dishes."

He was so generous because it wasn't his own money, so he didn't care.

As the saying goes, even a hero can be brought down by a single penny.

Bai Li decisively went to the Imperial Treasury to borrow some money. With the limited security of the Kyoto Imperial Treasury branch, he could come and go as he pleased.

Besides, the imperial treasury will belong to Fan Xian sooner or later. It's my good brother's money, so what's wrong with borrowing some in advance?

Fireworks lit up the Crystal River, while Bai Li sat alone by the window, drinking alone, but not getting drunk.

A cheer erupted from the riverbank, and someone excitedly shouted, "Look, it's Master Si's pleasure boat!"

"Where is it? Where is it!"

"Miss Si Lili, would you please play another piece today?"

Si Lili! Bai Li's heart skipped a beat. Her name contains the character "Li" (理), and so does my name. Hehe, fate has ordained us.

Yes, I was just lusting after her body. I'm despicable. I've already cursed her, so you're not allowed to curse her anymore.

Bai Li raised his hand and snapped his fingers.

Upon seeing this, the waiter immediately stepped forward, his face beaming with smiles. He had been watching Bai Li closely the whole time; this young master was known for his generosity. "Young master, is there anything else you require?"

"Miss Si is the most beautiful courtesan at your Drunken Immortal Abode."

When Si Lili was mentioned, the waiter's eyes lit up and he praised her endlessly, "Of course, Master Si is the top courtesan of our Zuixianju. She is proficient in all the arts, especially the zither, chess, calligraphy and painting. Her zither playing is praised by everyone. Once you hear Master Si's zither, you will never forget it."

"Will she see any guests today?" Bai Li took a piece of paper, dipped his pen in ink, and asked as he wrote.

The waiter bowed and said, "Young master, it's truly unfortunate, Master Si is not hosting a banquet today. However, our Drunken Immortal Inn has other exceptionally beautiful ladies; would you like me to introduce you to a few?"

"No need."

Bai Li stuffed the letter into an envelope, handed it to the waiter, and said, "I hope it's alright to give this letter to Miss Si."

"This..." The waiter was caught in a dilemma.

Bai Li smiled, took out two taels of gold, weighed it in his hand, and said, "Once the letter is delivered, this gold is yours."

The waiter's eyes lit up with a golden light, the scent of wealth. He immediately assured the waiter, "Don't worry, young master, I will definitely deliver it." With that, he trotted off towards the pleasure boat.

Inside the painted boat, the lights were soft.

Si Lili was dressing in front of the mirror, a jade hairpin tucked into her hair, her eyebrows and eyes gentle, her temperament refined.

The maid Xiaohe came in with an envelope and said, "Miss Lili, a waiter from Zuixianju has sent you a letter. It says it's from a young master."

Si Lili didn't even turn her head, guessing it was another love confession from some playboy. "Just put it on the table."

Xiaohe hesitated for a moment, and the waiter said that he would only give her two taels of silver if she delivered it to Miss Lili.

Si Lili, intelligent and perceptive, noticed the woman's hesitation, smiled gently, and said, "Give it to me; you've accepted a bribe!"

Xiaohe blushed and quickly handed over the envelope, covering her mouth and chuckling softly, "Miss Lili, you're so kind."

Si Lili tapped her little head, knowing that these maids didn't earn money easily, and that there was no need to be harsh on them for such a small matter.

She tore open the envelope, pulled out the letter, and glanced at it before her pupils contracted sharply. The letter contained only one sentence: "With a charming smile and beautiful eyes, Miss Li, I only wish to see you."

Si Lili was quite certain that the character "Li" in this Miss Li's name was not a mistake, because the strokes were unusually heavy.

"Miss Lili."

Seeing that she remained silent for a long time, the maid asked with concern, "Is this letter making you unhappy? I'm going to go and give that waiter a piece of my mind."

Si Lili composed herself, a smile returning to her face, though a barely perceptible glint of coldness lurked in her eyes. She said, "No, it's just that an old friend came to visit, and the sight of the place stirred up some memories."

"Xiao He, go and tell the messenger to invite the young master who wrote this letter to the boat for a gathering."

"girl!"

The maid Xiaohe exclaimed in surprise. She knew that today was not the day Si Lili was hosting a banquet, and if that young master were allowed to board the ship, it would likely cause controversy.

Si Lili waved her hand gently, "Go."

Seeing Si Lili's firm attitude, Xiao He had no choice but to take her leave. As she walked out of the room, she couldn't help but slap her hand twice, thinking, "Serves you right for being greedy. I should have known better than to accept that damned letter."