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Subsequently, under Xiao Yuenu's indifferent gaze, Li Miaozhen and Li Chang'an boarded the same carriage and slowly drove away.
"Oh my, Brother Chang'an and Heroine Feiyan, what a perfect couple! Isn't that right, Sect Leader Xiao?"
Cao Qingyang grinned as he watched the carriage slowly depart. When he turned around, he realized that Xiao Yuenu had already boarded the carriage and left.
At the border of Jianzhou, Li Chang'an and Li Miaozhen disembarked from their carriage and bid each other a final farewell by a river.
"Brother Li, Su Su needs your help with something."
As Li Miaozhen spoke, a charming and incomparably beautiful woman appeared beside her. It was none other than Su Su, who had pretended to be forced into Baihe Temple.
"Su Su greets Young Master Li."
Su Su is a female ghost skilled in seduction and absorbing life force. She was originally the daughter of a wealthy family, but when she was eighteen, her family suffered a great tragedy. Her father was beheaded, and all the women in her family died by poisoning themselves.
After death, her lingering obsession transformed into a "spirit," which later encountered a master from the Heavenly Sect. After being brought back to the sect, she followed Li Miaozhen.
Only women born in the yin year and yin month, and who die as virgins, can become spirits.
"You are the charmer beside Miaozhen."
Su Su replied, "It is indeed I. I am the eldest daughter of Su Hang, a Grand Secretary of the Eastern Pavilion. My family suffered an injustice and was killed tragically..."
Li Miaozhen continued Su Su's words, "If Su Su has a suitable body, she can still be brought back to life. Her family's affairs are very complicated, but I can't bear to see her suffer such injustice."
Li Chang'an was fully aware of the whole matter and knew that it wouldn't be difficult to resolve once he gained power. "Miaozhen, don't worry, I will do my best to handle this matter."
Hearing Li Chang'an's prompt response, Su Su immediately knelt down gracefully, "This servant thanks you, young master. If you can help me uncover the truth behind this unsolved case, I am willing to serve you as your servant and repay your kindness for the rest of my life."
Li Chang'an nodded, then looked at Li Miaozhen, "Miaozhen, farewell."
Li Miao nodded, then said reluctantly, "Parting is inevitable after a thousand miles of farewells. Brother Li, I'll wait for you to return."
Li Chang'an knew that Li Miaozhen would soon be going to the war-torn Yunzhou, and the two would meet again soon.
"Remember what I said: once we have achieved the Great Dao, we will live forever together."
Hearing this, Li Miaozhen's bright eyes filled with hope. "It's a deal!"
Afterwards, Li Miaozhen put away Su Su and then left, stepping on Xiao Jin.
This golden eagle had already been given to Li Miaozhen by Li Chang'an.
As soon as Li Chang'an turned around, he saw the Golden Lotus Taoist priest, dressed in a tattered Taoist robe, appear behind him.
"Hehe, Young Master Li isn't going to be a chivalrous hero anymore, he's heading to the capital. I wonder if he'll study for a government position or join the army?"
Before Li Chang'an could speak, his gaze fell on the Golden Lotus Daoist's hand.
The Taoist priest held a delicate jade mirror in his hand.
He's here in the Heaven and Earth Society chat group.
Chapter 267 I am Ling Lingqi, the Earth Book; Princess Pingyang elopes.
"Master Jinlian, your coming to see me off already shows my deepest affection."
"You're here, why bring a gift?"
The Golden Lotus Taoist, who had been calm and composed, was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, as he hadn't yet mentioned giving a gift.
However, he did want to give the fragment of the Earth Book to Li Chang'an, because Li Chang'an's actions and potential were clearly superior to Li Lingsu's.
"You are skilled in both martial arts and Taoism, and you have made a great name for yourself in the martial arts world at such a young age. I truly admire you."
Li Chang'an smiled calmly, "So, you really are here to give a gift."
The old Taoist Jinlian slowly said, "What you say is not wrong. This small mirror in my hand is a fragment of my sect's Earth Book."
"The leader of the Earth Sect has fallen into demonic possession, affecting almost everyone. Xu Gu, whom you met before, is an example of this. Only a few people, including myself, have not been affected."
"And what shelters us are these fragments of the Earth Book."
Li Chang'an remained silent; of course he knew that the Daoist leader Jinlian spoke of was himself.
"Success and failure both stem from merit. When the Celestial Venerable of Morality founded the Earth Sect, he said, 'Misfortune and fortune have no fixed gate; they are summoned by oneself. The retribution for good and evil follows like a shadow.'"
"However, for us, the deeper the accumulation of merit, the deeper the karmic consequences. The leader of the Earth Sect has always been doing good deeds and accumulating merit. Sixty years ago, he failed to transcend his tribulation, and the karmic consequences backfired, causing him to fall into the demonic path. This is the principle of reversal when things reach their extreme."
"If you want to attain enlightenment through merit, you must bear the corresponding consequences. One thought can lead to immortality, and another to demonhood. This is the fate that no one in the Earth Sect can escape."
Li Chang'an said, "Daoist Master should know that I cannot join the Earth Sect."
The Golden Lotus Daoist Master laughed and said, "Brother Li's Human Dao Sword Technique is superb; it is most likely that it was personally taught by the Human Sect Daoist Master."
Li Chang'an chuckled inwardly. Luo Yuheng didn't know the Azure Origin Sword Technique. Perhaps he could personally pass it on to the leader of the Human Sect one day.
"The Heaven and Earth Society that I founded is to gather heroes from all over the world, kill the leaders, and cleanse the sect."
Li Chang'an asked, "What benefit would I gain from doing this?"
The old Taoist Jinlian was somewhat surprised by this question. He thought that Li Chang'an would be like Li Miaozhen, unable to bear seeing the leader of the Earth Sect commit evil deeds and would readily accept the fragments of the Earth Book.
"Firstly, the Golden Eagle Hero punishes evil and promotes good. In the future, killing the Black Lotus, the leader of the Earth Sect, will be a great merit."
"Secondly, the holders of the Earth Book fragments can communicate with each other, and the others are also extraordinary individuals who can help each other if they encounter any difficulties."
"I have cultivated merit for decades, and although I don't have great skills, I am very good at judging people. Those in the Heaven and Earth Society will surely have great fortune."
The Golden Lotus Taoist was right; the people he had his eye on were all good, and their talents were all quite good. Based on the persona Li Chang'an had created for himself, he should accept this jade mirror now.
Putting everything else aside, having one more magical artifact is always a good thing.
"Since you value me so much, Daoist, I will accept this fragment of the Earth Book."
Master Jinlian handed the small jade mirror to Li Chang'an and smiled, "I knew I hadn't misjudged you. With just a drop of blood to bind it to its owner, this fragment can communicate with you."
"From now on, you will be a member of the Heaven and Earth Society. I will not force you to do anything. You only need to act according to your conscience."
"The matter of the Earth Sect must never be spread outside. The few people who possess the Earth Book do not know each other, and they will not reveal their identities to each other during communication."
"I know your identities, but I will never reveal them. You are scattered all over the world, and you will meet again someday. Join the Heaven and Earth Society as soon as possible to establish a bond, so as to avoid future conflicts and deaths among the elites."
"If you encounter trouble, you can seek help through the Earth Book. Mutual help is the founding principle of the Heaven and Earth Society. The holder of the Earth Book is named according to the serial number of the Earth Book. You are Earth Book Number Seven."
Number Seven replaced the White-Clad Holy Son, Li Lingsu.
After Master Jinlian left, Li Chang'an pricked his fingertip in the carriage, and the blood dripped onto the small mirror.
The blood lingered on the mirror for a few seconds before slowly disappearing and being absorbed by the mirror.
The next moment, the surrounding scenery began to blur, and the things in the carriage temporarily disappeared. In the vast chaos, Li Chang'an saw eight floating points of light.
Soon, all the light spots representing the other earth books disappeared, and the blood oath ceremony was completed.
"Hello everyone, I am Ling Lingqi, please give me your guidance."
The seventh book is none other than 007.
[Number Nine: Little Brother Ling Lingqi is traveling in the capital. Let's help each other out in the future.]
Number nine is Master Jinlian. His fragment of the Earth Book will be stolen by Master Zilian a year later, and then Xu Qi'an will help him to get it back.
[Number Two: Number Seven, which government office do you work for?]
Li Chang'an thought to himself, "Little Miaozhen, you were just in your brother's arms. Li Miaozhen is indeed the most active and lively."
It seems that Master Jinlian has already given the second small mirror to Li Miaozhen.
What he didn't know was that Li Miaozhen was saying this to ask for help for her lover.
[Number Seven: Does my name sound like a lackey of the imperial court? Is the Great Feng Dynasty worthy of my loyalty?]
[Number Two: Number Seven is right. The Emperor of Great Feng has a dog's brain. All he thinks about is cultivating immortality or having dual cultivation with the beautiful Imperial Tutor. There's really no point in being loyal to Great Feng.]
Before the first mirror, the peerless princess frowned slightly, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart, realizing that the prestige of the imperial court had fallen to such a state.
The newly joined Number Seven and Number Two show no respect for the Great Feng royal family. However, Huaiqing doesn't care about this. After all, true geniuses are proud and arrogant. It's no wonder that the people of the world are alienated after Emperor Yuanjing has made the Great Feng Dynasty like this.
[Number Two: Number Seven, Number One, what major events have happened in Beijing lately? Tell us so we can all have a good laugh!]
Before Li Chang'an could answer, he saw Princess Huaiqing's reply.
[Number One: Prince Yu is about to enter the cabinet, Princess Pingyang will be married next month, the chief constable of the Six Doors was killed by a notorious bandit with a single blow, and the imperial court has appointed a new general for Yunzhou.]
Although what Huaiqing said wasn't exactly a secret in the capital, it would take some time for the news to spread far and wide. So it seems the fragments of the Earth Book are still quite useful.
With Princess Pingyang's wedding imminent, it meant she was about to elope, and Li Chang'an felt that now was the perfect time to go to the capital.
[Number One: Number Two, I heard the situation in Jianzhou has improved recently. The Golden Eagle Hero and the Flying Swallow Heroine have wreaked havoc in the Jianzhou martial arts world.]
Li Chang'an thought to himself, "It hasn't been more than three months since Li Miaozhen joined the Heaven and Earth Sect. She's already so familiar with Number One. It seems they often chat using the Earth Book."
[Number Two: Number One, your information is outdated. There are no longer the Golden Eagle Hero and the Flying Swallow Heroine in Jianzhou, only the Golden Eagle Couple. I saw them once from afar; they were standing on the back of a large eagle. The man was dashing and heroic, the woman valiant and spirited—truly a perfect couple!]
Li Chang'an almost spat blood onto the mirror. It turned out that Li Miaozhen, who seemed so obedient and reserved in front of him, was actually so narcissistic.
Not only are they narcissistic, but they also flaunt their affections in the Heaven and Earth Society chat group...
[Number One: Jianzhou is at peace, but Yunzhou is in dire straits, plagued by bandits every day.]
Whether Huaiqing meant it or not, his words clearly pointed Li Miaozhen in the right direction.
In fact, after Li Chang'an left Jianzhou, Li Miaozhen also embarked on her journey to Yunzhou.
Qinglong Temple in the capital city.