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“Miaozhen, I know where the red dragon’s tail went. It must have learned some secret method for refining magical artifacts, and it actually used its own tail to forge a spear.”
High-level demons can regenerate severed limbs, but it takes a considerable amount of time for them to regenerate. This red dragon is quite bold.
The spine of a dragon is suitable for forging spears, and the sharpest and most spiritual part is the dragon's tail.
The two entered the stone chamber and discovered that the spear possessed a powerful aura and was not yet fully forged.
"Take this gun with you, and then ask Alliance Leader Cao to help you find a sorcerer in Jianzhou to finish forging it for you."
Li Chang'an uses a sword, but Li Miaozhen doesn't necessarily have to use a sword all the time, since she doesn't have the superior Renzong sword technique.
"Perfect timing. I don't need the reward from Alliance Leader Cao. Let him help me forge this spear."
It's clear that Li Miaozhen really likes this spear. The spear is the king of weapons, and it's agile and sharp, which suits Li Miaozhen's personality quite well.
Afterwards, the two found a storage bag and a silver ribbon in the cave.
The large sword that Li Chang'an cleaved in the hands of the Crimson Dragon should be the magical weapon of this Silver Luo Night Watchman.
There was a book called "Blazing Spear Technique" in the storage bag. The name sounded like a martial arts technique, but it was actually a Taoist magic.
The Crimson Dragon cut off its own tail to forge a magical weapon in order to use this spell. The Crimson Dragon is associated with fire, so a spear made from it is the most suitable weapon for it.
Li Chang'an glanced at it and then tossed the spear technique to Li Miaozhen. In the original story, Li Miaozhen later used a long spear, and now she had both a magic weapon and a magic spell.
"This spear technique should have been left behind by the cave's owner. Unfortunately, all the pills he left behind were used by the dragon, which is why he was able to break through."
The two ransacked the cave again, taking away all the remaining materials, and then returned to the lakeside.
Within the Crimson Dragon Society, the fact that the sect leader had been murdered has been discovered, throwing the entire society into chaos.
However, Li Chang'an will no longer concern himself with this matter. He will simply inform Cao Qingyang, and someone will handle it.
Looking at the brightly lit Red Dragon Society, Li Miaozhen asked, "Brother Li, when do you plan to go to the capital?"
Li Chang'an replied, "There's no rush."
After arriving here, he inquired about the current time and found out that it should still be more than a year before Xu Qi'an travels through time.
In this life, Li Chang'an will live a much more carefree life. He is no longer in a hurry to increase his influence because his current abilities are sufficient to protect himself, and his physical body has not been burdened by his past.
Therefore, Li Chang'an planned to live a more leisurely life. For example, now that he could travel the world with the peerless beauty Li Miaozhen, why was he in a hurry to leave?
When he's tired or exhausted, he can go to the Wan Hua Lou. The future owner of Wan Hua Lou would be more than happy to have him secretly living there.
There was another reason why Li Chang'an wasn't in a hurry to go to the capital: according to intelligence from the Martial Alliance, there was currently no courtesan named Fu Xiang in the capital.
I reckon even the fragrant aroma hasn't left the steamer yet, so there's absolutely no need to rush.
Li Miaozhen suddenly tightened her grip on the longsword, a faint sense of anticipation rising in her heart.
"Brother Li, there are still several gangs in Jianzhou that are doing nefarious things..."
Li Chang'an would certainly not refuse Li Miaozhen's invitation, as enhancing his reputation in the martial arts world would not be without its benefits for his future endeavors in the capital.
After all, the watchmen's eyes and ears are everywhere, and they are aware of everything the Golden Eagle Hero did in Jianzhou.
"Miaozhen, do you want to join me?"
"miss you!"
The following days were spent killing to eliminate evil and harassing Li Miaozhen.
Three months later, the Jianzhou Martial Arts Alliance.
Li Chang'an and a man in blue robes sat in a pavilion drinking tea, discussing events happening in the capital.
"The political situation in Chang'an has always been rather chaotic, and it has been so for years."
“His Highness Prince Yu is currently enjoying great influence. As the Minister of War, he is one of the few members of the imperial clan who wields considerable power.”
"Now, the powerful aristocratic group behind him intends to push him to the position of Grand Secretary. Prince Yu is shrewd and capable, so it would be a good thing if he could take the position."
The precedent of nobles and members of the imperial family serving as chief ministers was not uncommon in the Great Feng Dynasty. In the original novel, Princess Pingyang, the daughter of Prince Yu, and Heng Hui of Qinglong Temple eloped but failed and were murdered, dying a very tragic death.
Prince Yu was devastated by this incident and had no energy left to take over as Grand Secretary. Moreover, his daughter's elopement was also bad for the royal family's reputation.
In fact, Princess Pingyang and Heng Hui were both innocent people, and their deaths were indeed unjust.
"Brother Cao, has Prince Yu arranged a marriage for his daughter?"
Cao Qingyang smiled in surprise, "I've long suspected that you have your own information channels, and they're even more accurate than those of the Martial Alliance."
"Princess Pingyang's marriage is still in the planning stages. Prince Yu is indeed planning to arrange a marriage between his daughter and some civil officials in order to win them over."
"Princess Pingyang is gentle and kind. She is a patron of Qinglong Temple in the capital and is very fond of Buddhism. She has an excellent reputation in the capital."
Princess Pingyang does frequent Qinglong Temple, but is her love for Buddhism...?
It seems that if we set off for the capital now, we'll arrive just in time for the case of Princess Pingyang's murder.
If such a thing doesn't happen, then so be it; it's just Princess Pingyang's bad luck. But Li Chang'an happens to be in the capital recently, so it's worth helping her if possible.
Li Chang'an is now a figure in the martial arts world. Saving Princess Pingyang has been a great help to Prince Yu, and it will be easier for him to establish himself in the capital.
Moreover, Prince Yu is the uncle of both Huaiqing and Lin'an. Getting close to Prince Yu might allow one to play games with the two princesses sooner.
"Brother Cao, the Martial Alliance must have some manpower in the capital, right?"
Cao Qingyang said, "Of course. The Four Directions Escort Agency in the capital is owned by us. I have already written to them. They treat you the same way they would treat me."
Li Chang'an didn't stand on ceremony, "Then thank you very much, Brother Cao."
Cao Qingyang cupped his hands and said, "With the abilities of Brother Chang'an, he will surely rise to prominence in the capital sooner or later."
"A meteoric rise to success is inevitable; it's just a matter of which path will lead to it faster."
To be honest, Li Chang'an hadn't yet decided which path would allow him to seize power more quickly, since either path was fine and reaching the pinnacle was only a matter of time.
However, Cao Qingyang didn't think Li Chang'an was bragging. After all, he knew Li Chang'an's abilities very well; they were simply miraculous and unfathomable. He didn't know how much more he had up his sleeve.
The two stood up and went to the entrance of the Wulin Alliance headquarters, where a convoy of cars was waiting.
Since there's a ready-made, comfortable route, there's no need to endure the elements.
Two women, one in red and one in green, stood at the entrance. Xiao Yuenu and Li Miaozhen looked straight ahead, neither glancing at the other, but both of them puffed out their chests in unison.
Li Miaozhen thought to herself that it was just a matter of course for her and Li Chang'an to help Xiao Yuenü ascend to the position of Wan Hua Louzhu, but Xiao Yuenü came all the way to see her off. She was so shameless.
Looking at Li Miaozhen's pure face, Xiao Yuenu was somewhat surprised, realizing that Li Chang'an hadn't yet won over this young girl.
But judging from Li Miaozhen's eyes, her heart is probably entirely with Li Chang'an.
“Female Knight Flying Swallow, since you are acquainted with Brother Li and are a wanderer, why not go to the capital with him?”
Li Miaozhen had considered going to the capital with Li Chang'an, but the thought of the capital being full of high-ranking officials and nobles, and where rules had to be followed everywhere, made her feel very uncomfortable.
Li Chang'an was about to leave, and she always felt a sense of emptiness in her heart.
Seeing that Li Miaozhen remained silent, Xiao Yuenu "kindly" advised, "Young girls shouldn't always be brandishing weapons; it's not cute."
Li Miaozhen couldn't help but say calmly, "Brother Li said that he likes women who are good with weapons the most."
Xiao Yuenu was taken aback for a moment, then realized the meaning of those words. It seemed that the two of them did not mean the same thing as wielding a spear and stick.
Li Chang'an and Cao Qingyang arrived at the caravan. Even Cao Qingyang said enviously, "The two beauties of the Jianzhou martial arts world have come to see you off. Chang'an is indeed an extraordinary man."
Xiao Yuenu's dignified curtsy gave Li Chang'an a strange feeling. Was this elegant and beautiful woman the same person who had been so ruthlessly exploiting him the night before?
"Yuenü was able to take over as sect leader entirely thanks to the Golden Eagle Hero's public-spiritedness and righteousness, who helped our sect get rid of that fickle and promiscuous troublemaker, Liu Hongmian. Hearing that the hero is leaving Jianzhou, Yuenü has come to see him off."
The alluring Xiao Yuenu's desire to follow Li Chang'an to the capital was a thousand times greater than Li Miaozhen's. Moreover, based on her understanding of Li Chang'an, she knew that he desperately needed her.
However, she cannot leave Jianzhou.
She was a fragment of the Nine-Tailed Princess's soul, and her mission was to stay in Jianzhou to develop her power and improve her cultivation. How could she leave so easily?
Damn it, the capital is Ye Ji's territory. I'm afraid Li Lang is going to get a good deal from that vixen.
All of their divided souls shared the same preference for men. After only a few encounters with Li Chang'an, she was completely unable to resist falling for him.
Therefore, she was almost certain that if Ye Ji in the capital met Li Chang'an, she would also be moved.
"Sect Leader Xiao, you are too kind. Liu Hongmian is just a scoundrel. The women of your family are all chaste and virtuous, which I have always admired."
Li Chang'an emphasized the last word, as if he truly admired him.
Xiao Yuenu maintained a dignified smile on her face, but inwardly she kept rolling her eyes. You don't just admire me, you like me.
Afterwards, Li Chang'an came to Li Miaozhen and, in full view of everyone, gently stroked Li Miaozhen's smooth and radiant face.
Only then did the members of the Martial Arts Alliance realize that Li Chang'an and Li Miaozhen's relationship had reached this point.
Xiao Yuenu closed her eyes, feeling extremely frustrated watching others show off their love while she could only have a secret affair.
Li Miaozhen blushed slightly, her heart pounding like a deer. She gently grasped Li Chang'an's hand, her expression still somewhat forlorn.
During the three months they spent together day and night, Li Chang'an never crossed any boundaries, and this was the first time he had ever touched her face like this.
However, during these three months, Li Miaozhen often blushed and felt her heart race, subconsciously hoping that their relationship would take a step further, but Li Chang'an always stopped short of it.
Therefore, Li Miaozhen knew that Li Chang'an was now asserting his sovereignty, letting the martial arts world of Jianzhou know that Li Miaozhen was Li Chang'an's person.
Both women had reached a favorability rating of 100, and the overly affectionate Li Miaozhen was completely infatuated with Li Chang'an. However, Li Miaozhen was still too naive and unaware of Li Chang'an's true nature.
In this life, Li Chang'an was exceptionally calm and composed, showing no sign of urgency.
Ignoring the stares of others, Li Miaozhen threw herself into Li Chang'an's arms, saying, "Brother Li, let me see you off from Jianzhou."