Film & TV: Public Enemy of Justice

Hua Qiangu leaned against Lin Yaoxie's chest and forced a smile:

“Brother Meng, my trip to Changliu was specially arranged by Brother Yaoxie to protect my safety, so you don’t need to worry too much.”

"Does he really think he's the emperor now? What good things doesn't Changliu have? Do you think you can buy them from the capital?" Ni Mantian said sarcastically.

She knew nothing about what happened yesterday. After Lin Yaoxie thanked her, she left the palace in tears without looking for her or comforting her.

Frustrated, she left the palace, found a random teahouse, had a big drinking session, and then returned to the palace drunk.

That's why she was even more surprised when she heard Lin Yaoxie's announcement this morning.

It wasn't until Qingshui whispered a brief account of what had happened that no one knew what had actually occurred. Although the atmosphere yesterday wasn't as harmonious as they had described, no one knew exactly what had happened.

I have a feeling that something has changed without me even realizing it.

"Dongfang! Why are you carrying a bundle?" Luo Shiyi saw Dongfang carrying a bundle on his back, as if he was about to leave with them.

"Me?" Dongfang asked, pointing to his own nose. It seems this Pavilion Master still has to continue acting.

“That’s right. Xuan Lang is now the Crown Prince and will inherit the throne. As his friend, you will naturally receive preferential treatment. You definitely won’t need to take the imperial examinations anymore! You can directly enter the court as an official and make the most of your talents as a scholar!” Luo Shiyi said.

He originally thought that Dongfang was helping them so much so that he would follow closely behind Meng Xuanlang and eventually get a government position.

"No, no, I've even survived a rebellion, now all I yearn for is a pastoral life!" Dongfang waved his hands repeatedly.

"Then stay with me for a while longer! I'm too lonely by myself!" Meng Xuanlang quickly stepped forward and grabbed Dongfang's sleeve.

"No, no, I specifically went to ask Bao Si yesterday to take me to Changliu to broaden my horizons!" Dongfang quickly pulled his sleeve out of his phone and darted back behind Lin Yaoxie.

"You scholar! You really know how to suck up to powerful people!" Meng Xuanlang said angrily.

I thought that even if everyone left, there would still be someone like me who knew each and every one of them and missed each and every one of them.

But it turns out, no one was with him; he was all alone.

"Don't say that! I've never been to Changliu, and I'd like to see it for myself!" Dongfang said with a longing expression.

Luo Shiyi frowned. Dongfang was also going to Changliu, and Lin Yaoxie had agreed? Something felt off.

"You knew yesterday that you were going back to Changliu?" Qingshui was the one who keenly noticed the problem.

Dongfang's expression stiffened. Uh oh. She'd gone too far and given herself away!

"What I told him was that my initial plan was to have him come along. After all, he and Xiao Gu are both mortals. If there are any problems if they stay in Changliu for a long time, I can learn about them from him." Lin Yaoxie's explanation made everyone look at Dongfang with sympathy.

Dongfang smiled bitterly to himself; this attempt to smooth things over was really unethical!

It's alright, it's alright. As long as I treat Qian Gu well, I believe Bao Si will treat me kindly too!

"Brother Meng, we're leaving now. In the future, if anything happens, you should think more about the reasons and the solutions. You will definitely help your parents. You must believe in yourself!"

Qingshui carefully handed Meng Xuanlang a book...

"These are scriptures that my father gave me when he was alive. They contain strategies for governing a country. Although they may not be useful, you can use them as a reference."

"Qingshui... thank you?" Meng Xuanlang took it with some emotion and hugged it to his chest.

"I have nothing to give you!" Ni Mantian tossed over a bottle of pills. "These are made in Penglai. They can cure all poisons. Take them. If any of your ministers plot to usurp the throne in the future, you'll have another way to save your life!"

Meng Xuanlang took it and nodded heavily. Although Ni Mantian had a temper, she was not a bad person and was considerate of others.

"I don't have anything to give you, so I just wish you a long and prosperous reign!" Shuofeng clenched his fist.

“Xuanlang, now that you have made your decision to stay by your parents’ side, you are no longer a disciple of Changliu,” Luo Shiyi said earnestly and solemnly. “I hope you can bring blessings to all people in the mortal world.”

Meng Xuanlang lowered his head and listened attentively to Luo Shiyi's teachings.

"However, Xuanlang, I have a few pieces of advice for you. You are too kind, but as a ruler, you cannot be overly compassionate and gentle. Governing a country requires a compassionate heart and swift and decisive methods. You must humbly learn from this."

“Xuanlang knows!” Meng Xuanlang said earnestly.

"I wish Brother Meng all his dreams come true and that he will become an emperor for all ages!" Hua Qiangu sincerely wished.

Meng Xuanlang nodded, then looked at Lin Yaoxie with anticipation.

"Are you waiting for me to praise you or compliment you?" Lin Yaoxie said coldly, "You look like a fool with that expectant expression."

"Uh..." The solemn farewell scene was taken off track by Lin Yaoxie's words.

"Let's go!" Lin Yaoxie flung his hand and, with Hua Qiangu in his arms, rode up on his sword.

Kid! Be a good emperor! I'll bring Xiao Gu here to eat snowmelt from the river when I have time!

Lin Yaoxie's powerful voice echoed through the air.

Meng Xuanlang's face, which had initially shown some disappointment, instantly filled with happiness, followed by tears streaming down his face.

From this day forward, he was just one of the masses. Goodbye Changliu! Goodbye cultivation! Goodbye, boss!

May we all live long and prosper, and may everyone be well!

Chapter Fifty: Reunion with Zi Xun

"Brother Yaoxie, are you leaving now?" Hua Qiangu tugged at Lin Yaoxie's sleeve reluctantly.

"I'll be back soon! With Tangbao by your side, you should recover as quickly as possible!" Lin Yaoxie patted her head.

Hua Qiangu frowned, looking miserable, and didn't say a word.

"Brother Yaoxie! Where are you going!" Ni Mantian was anxious when she heard that Lin Yaoxie was leaving, and quickly came over to ask.

"I'm going to find a medicinal herb for Xiao Gu. I'll be back in a couple of days," Lin Yaoxie said, and then prepared to leave.

"I'll go with you!" Ni Mantian quickly took two steps and said.

"No need, you and Qingshui just need to take good care of Xiaogu for me!" Lin Yaoxie smiled at her.

Ni Mantian found the smile particularly ironic. What did she mean by "helping you take care of Hua Qiangu"? Why should I help you take care of Hua Qiangu? Why should I help you take care of Hua Qiangu?

Ni Mantian did not agree and turned back to Changliu.

Lin Yaoxie didn't even look at him, but turned to Dongfang and said, "It's up to you!"

Dongfang's heart tightened; this was immense pressure! He looked at Hua Qiangu as if she were a little princess.

Lin Yaoxie decisively left, flying away on his sword in one direction.

"I haven't blended a better fragrance in a long time!" Zi Xun stood somewhat gloomy beside a cluster of delicate flowers.

No matter how special the flower, none has a more refreshing scent. She has smelled far too many better fragrances, and now it would be hard to find a flower more fragrant than this in heaven or on earth.

"What are you looking for?" A voice suddenly rang in her ear.

Zi Xun turned her head, only to see Lin Yaoxie.

"Is it you?" Zi Xun said coldly.

She herself was somewhat surprised that the boy had appeared beside her again, and she was actually quite delighted.

Why is that? She put on a cold expression.

"What bet have you come to see me about this time?" Zi Xun asked.

Lin Yaoxie smiled and shook his head: "This time I don't have any particularly special fragrances to attract you."

Lin Yaoxie recalled Dongfang's appearance and felt somewhat annoyed. He had originally thought that with the collection of Yixiu Pavilion, taking out another 4 or 5 bottles of incense should not be a problem.

But Dongfang acted like a dead pig that wasn't afraid of boiling water, refusing to contribute another bottle no matter what.

What a stingy and spoiled person!

"It's not a bet! Then what are you doing here?" Zi Xun asked, puzzled. This boy always vaguely reminded her of them from back then.

This brightness, like the rising sun, is like the only ray of light shining into the deepest valley.

"I have a favor to ask of you," Lin Yaoxie said simply and directly. "In return, I'm willing to help you find a special floral fragrance."

Zi Xun looked at him and gave a cold smile. "I don't need your help."

Lin Yaoxie looked at her seriously, "No, you need it."

Zi Xun chuckled: "Haha... No, I don't need it. I've been living on my own for a long time, and I'm doing very well. I don't need anyone to help me with what I want; I rely solely on myself."

Lin Yaoxie said in a serious tone, "You need to stop deceiving yourself."

Zi Xun suddenly felt that the current Lin Yaoxie overlapped with the Tan Fan of the past. Back then, Tan Fan often accompanied her, asking her what kind of flower fragrance she wanted, and was willing to travel over mountains and rivers to find it for her.

But where is Tan Fan?! Zi Xun suddenly felt a surge of anger rising within her!

Tan Fan is dead! Tan Fan has been dead for a long time!

nonsense!"

Zi Xun could no longer control her anger. She gathered her immortal energy and struck Lin Yaoxie with a palm.

Seeing her suddenly attack, Lin Yaoxie realized that something he had said must have triggered her already sensitive nerves. The power of a fallen immortal? Let's see!

Lin Yaoxie drew his sword with a backhand and held it in front of his chest.

The delicate fragrance of flowers, imbued with a sharp, ethereal aura, was completely blocked by Lin Yaoxie's sword.

When one move failed, Zi Xun took out several small bottles and knocked them over at the same time. The fragrance from these bottles gradually condensed together, forming a light purple mist.

Is this poison? Lin Yaoxie quickly held his breath and unleashed a wisp of sword energy to dispel the mist.

"You think you can stop it?" Zi Xun sneered, activating her immortal power. The pale purple mist suddenly vanished into nothingness and merged into the air.

This colorless, odorless, and invisible poison is so potent that even if you could defeat Bai Zihua or Sha Qianmo, you might not be able to dodge it so easily!

"Why don't we try and see!" Lin Yaoxie also activated his aura, forming a hurricane sword formation centered on himself, surrounding himself completely.

This tiny bit of poison gas, not to mention whether it will harm me, would make it absolutely effortless to resist them.

Lin Yaoxie thought to himself, and used even denser sword energy to pin the mist that had seeped into the air to the ground, one strand at a time.

Do you still think I can't resist?

Lin Yaoxie's sword flew directly towards Zixun, but he withdrew his attack just before it reached her. He leaned close to her ear with a hint of malice and asked, "What do you mean?"

"Hmph! So what if you can withstand it?" Zi Xun snorted coldly and turned to leave.

"Immortal Zi Xun, I've come specifically to ask you for something!" Lin Yaoxie said loudly behind her.

"I didn't see any sign of you begging!"

Zi Xun knew she was no match for him. This exchange calmed her down. He was different from Tan Fan.

"I need the Marrow Cleansing Pill," Lin Yaoxie said directly. "The reason I gave you incense 210 times was to get acquainted with you first, so I could ask you for something this time!" He spoke frankly and acted just as frankly.