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After becoming a grandmaster, Qin Hao clearly felt that the internal energy in his body no longer overflowed, and he could send and receive the energy entirely at his will. As long as he wanted, even the grandmaster would not be able to see through his true strength.

Of course, before leaving the secret room at the bottom of the lake, Qin Hao still controlled his true qi level at the peak of the ninth level.

Following the waterway connecting the Liujing River at the bottom of the lake, Qin Hao dived all the way to the upper reaches of the Liujing River before quietly coming ashore.

In Baoyue Tower, Si Lili was sitting in front of the dressing mirror and preparing to remove her makeup when suddenly a figure flashed behind her. Before she could react, Qin Hao appeared behind her and took the hairpin from her hand.

"You appear and disappear like a ghost, and it's scary." Si Lili rolled her eyes at Qin Hao and said coquettishly.

Qin Hao lowered his head and kissed Si Lili lightly on the cheek, then he hugged her and began to put his hands into her loose nightgown.

"Hate."

Women like to say the opposite of what they mean, at least that's what Qin Hao thinks.

"Ah~~~"

There was no conversation all night, the rain stopped and the clouds cleared.

At dawn, the golden sunlight penetrated the sparse clouds, the water droplets on the leaves sparkled with crystal light, and unknown birds began to chirp on the branches.

Si Lili's eyelashes trembled slightly. Last night's madness had consumed too much of her physical energy. Although she had woken up, she didn't even have the strength to get up.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Boss, shall we have breakfast delivered to your room?"

"Send it in."

When the maid heard Qin Hao's voice coming from inside, she covered her mouth and chuckled, then trotted away shyly.

After Qin Hao and Si Lili finished their breakfast, the maid started to clean up the room.
Soon, gossip about Si Lili and Qin Hao's passionate love affair spread in Baoyue Tower, so much so that when the girls in Baoyue Tower saw Qin Hao, they would often turn their faces away with blushing eyes, and then secretly look back when he walked away.

"This fairy grass really dares to spread any rumors. I'll tear her mouth apart." Si Lili was so angry that she was about to go and find trouble with the maid.

Qin Hao stopped her with a smile and whispered in her ear: "Doesn't this just prove that I have been in your room these days?"

Upon hearing this, Si Lili angrily grabbed Qin Hao, hid in the room and refused to come out, nor did she let Qin Hao in again.

So Qin Hao left Baoyue Tower and went straight to Fan Mansion.

Although Si Lili has been in Baoyue Tower these days, she still managed to find out some news.

The death of the second prince caused an uproar in the court, and the first to suffer were naturally his followers.

Before this, these people were still immersed in the fantasy that the second prince would ascend the throne one day and they would be the heroes who helped the emperor. The death of the second prince was like a bolt from the blue to them, and they were all terrified.

The princelings were as happy as if it were New Year's Day. Now that their biggest rival was dead, wouldn't it be a natural thing for the prince to ascend the throne?
However, the prince himself appeared to be extremely grief-stricken. He locked himself in the Eastern Palace and refused to see anyone. It was said that he did not eat or drink for three days in a row, praying for the Second Prince. Of course, those who knew the prince well knew that the prince did not know how to hold his head up high while hiding in the Eastern Palace.

The most bizarre thing is that Emperor Qing, who has always been very fond of the Second Prince, has never shown up. Apart from ordering the Inspection Institute to investigate the murderer, he has not taken any other action. Even the morning court was suspended. This made people speculate whether Emperor Qing had also been assassinated, and the people in the court were in a panic.

As for the Inspection Institute, there has been a lot of uproar these days. Many people have been arrested, and even Fan Xian was invited to the Inspection Institute for questioning.

The reason is very sufficient. It is well known to everyone that Fan Xian and the second prince do not get along.

However, Fan Xian provided proof of his, Wang Qinian's, and Teng Zijing's alibis, and with Chen Pingping's protection, the Inspection Institute quickly released him.

Fan Mansion.

Fan Xian looked at Qin Hao suspiciously: "Why do I feel like you're a little different from before?"

"Is this what the saying "a day without seeing you feels like a long time" means?" Qin Hao asked jokingly.

"Eh, disgusting."

After complaining, Fan Xian glared at Qin Hao with a stern face: "I heard that you have been in Baoyue Tower these days?"

"So well-informed? Why didn't I know you were such a gossiper before?"

"Don't try that. I'm warning you. If Ruoruo were my sister, I would never allow her to suffer any injustice."

Qin Hao curled his lips and said, "Then what's the matter with you and Northern Qi Saint Haitang Duoduo flirting with each other?"

"When did I flirt with Haitang Duoduo?" Fan Xian cried out in injustice.

"This matter is not my responsibility. Go and explain it to Lin Wan'er yourself."

After winning the game back, Qin Hao ignored Fan Xian's yelling and went straight to Fan Ruoruo's room.

"What are you doing here?" When Fan Ruoruo saw Qin Hao, she immediately turned sideways and pretended not to look at him.

Qin Hao walked over to Fan Ruoruo and sat down: "I missed you, so I came to see you."

"Hmph, you've been drunken among flowers these days, how could you think of me?" Fan Ruoruo said angrily.

Qin Hao asked with a smile: "Have you heard the news?"

"Are you trying to say that nothing happened between you and Si Lili? It was just a casual affair?"

Facing Fan Ruoruo's questioning, Qin Hao said solemnly: "I have never thought of deceiving you. I don't want to let down Si Lili, you, and Ye Ling'er."

"Then what do you want to do? I will never be anyone's concubine."

"In my place, all my women are equal. There is no such thing as wives or concubines."

Fan Ruoruo said sourly: "What about Si Lili?"

"Same, she is also my woman."

"Humph, what if I don't agree?"

"I can only say that I can do anything for you. If you don't want to, I will never force you."

After a moment's hesitation, Fan Ruoruo asked, "Did you kill the Second Prince as well?"

"Yes." Qin Hao answered straightforwardly.

After hearing this, Fan Ruoruo looked around cautiously for a long time, making sure that no one was nearby. Then she said to Qin Hao nervously, "You dare to admit such a thing?"

"I said I would never lie to you." Qin Hao said seriously.

Fan Ruoruo's eyes gradually became misty, and she hugged Qin Hao and sobbed, "I'm so scared."

"Don't be afraid. I'm here. Even if the truth is revealed, I can protect you."

"That's the prince, you are alone"

Qin Hao gently patted Fan Ruoruo on the back and said confidently: "One person is enough. Even thousands of troops are nothing but chickens and dogs in my eyes."

Seeing that Fan Ruoruo still didn't quite believe it, Qin Hao put two fingers together and waved them towards the pavilion nearby.

Fan Ruoruo only felt a breeze blowing past, and the pavilion did not change at all, and was confused.

But then a crack spread from the ground, and the entire pavilion collapsed with a loud bang, as if it was split in half by an invisible sword.

"This is this?"

"The power of a grandmaster."

At the same time, in a dark hall in the imperial palace, Emperor Qing, who was originally meditating, suddenly jumped up and appeared at the window the next second.

Gong Dian, the deputy commander of the imperial guards outside the door, rushed in immediately. Seeing that there was nothing unusual in the hall, he knelt down and saluted.

"His Majesty."

Emperor Qing interrupted Gong Dian and pointed in a direction.

"Call Chen Pingping and tell him that a great master has come to the capital."

"Grand Master?" Gong Dian's heart tightened. In his knowledge, there were only four great masters in the world. Ku He was far away in Northern Qi, Si Gu Jian was in Dongyi City, and there was Hong Sixiang in the palace. None of them was likely the person Emperor Qing was talking about. So there was only one Ye Liuyun left.

Although Gong Dian's surname is not Ye, he is a direct descendant of the Ye family. He clearly smelled danger from Emperor Qing's tone.

After leaving the palace, Gong Dian rushed to the Inspection Institute and instructed his confidants: "Go to the Ye family and tell Ye Chong that Master Ye may have returned to Beijing."

When Chen Pingping heard that a great master had appeared in the capital, he did not bother to ask any further questions and hurried to the palace.

In the dimly lit hall, Emperor Qing turned his back to Chen Pingping and spoke in a dignified tone: "Have you found the murderer who killed Chengze?"

"Your Majesty, not yet." Beads of sweat continued to appear on Chen Pingping's forehead. Even though he was known as the King of the Dark Night, he remained silent when facing the pressure from Emperor Qing.

What surprised Chen Pingping was that Emperor Qing did not get angry. Instead, he said meaningfully, "Do you think the murderer could be a Grandmaster?"

"Grand Master? Your Majesty is suspicious." Chen Pingping reacted immediately.

"The Inspection Institute has been investigating for such a long time, but there is no clue at all. Either you are not doing your job well, or only the methods of a grandmaster can deceive everyone."

Chen Pingping bowed his head quickly: "Your Majesty's order, the Inspection Institute will never frown even if it is a sea of ​​fire and swords."

"Issue an order to Ye Liuyun to return to Beijing as soon as possible."

"Sir, obey the order."

After Chen Pingping left the palace, he returned to the Inspection Institute, issued Emperor Qing's order, and immediately called Shadow to his side.

"A great master has come to the capital. Can you find him in advance?"

Shadow frowned, "Is it Wuzhu?"

"No, Wuzhu is not among the great masters."

"Is that Ku He or Si Gu Jian?"

When talking about Si Gu Jian, Shadow's tone became noticeably gloomier.

Chen Pingping shook his head and said, "They are not the four great masters. Your Majesty suspects that there is a fifth great master in the world."

"Newly promoted grandmaster?" Shadow's face hidden under the mask showed shock.

"He may not necessarily be a newly promoted grandmaster, or he may have never shown up and is therefore unknown to the public." A hint of excitement flashed in Chen Pingping's eyes.

“If he really is a grandmaster, unless he takes action, I won’t be able to see through his cultivation level even if he walks past me.” Shadow shook his head slowly.

Chen Pingping nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and then spoke slowly.

"Your Majesty said that Eunuch Hong provided a rough location. I have asked people to record all the people who passed through this area during this period. Next, I will ask people to test it. If any suspicious person is found, it will be up to you to take action."

"Being able to fight against a grandmaster is my lifelong wish."

A few days later, Chen Pingping received a secret letter. After reading the contents of the letter, he couldn't help but shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"The only one who can obey the imperial edict and not return is probably a Grand Master, right?"

When Emperor Qing learned that Ye Liuyun had actually disobeyed his order, he was furious but could only suppress his anger and asked Chen Pingping to issue an edict again.

Unfortunately, after six consecutive imperial edicts were issued, Ye Liuyun refused to return to Beijing.

Emperor Qing was filled with hatred, but he could do nothing about it. The thunderous sound when the Second Prince died was exactly the same as the one caused by Ye Qingmei back then. He would never leave the palace before finding out the truth. Emperor Qing even guessed that the grandmaster who suddenly showed his strength was trying to force him to show up so that he could kill him in one fell swoop.

"Give Ye Liuyun another order and ask him to come to the capital!"

However, even after twelve imperial edicts were issued, Ye Liuyun still had no intention of returning to Beijing.

In fact, the reason why Ye Liuyun was so disrespectful to Emperor Qing was mainly because he saw through Emperor Qing's attitude towards the Grand Master. He had written to the Emperor several times, wanting him to let Qin Hao leave and find an opportunity to break through to the Grand Master.

But Emperor Qing always refused, and later on, Qin Hao put himself in danger and fell deeply into the trap of Northern Qi.

Ye Liuyun also saw through the hypocrisy of Emperor Qing. On the surface, he treated the Grand Master kindly, but in fact, he was wary of him. If Qing Kingdom unified the world in the future, the first person they would deal with would definitely be a Grand Master like him.

Therefore, Ye Liuyun no longer stayed in Wufeng Mountain to practice hard, but instead devoted himself to the mountains and rivers, and did not take Emperor Qing's will to heart at all.

Seeing that Ye Liuyun was unreliable, Emperor Qing could only place his hopes on Hong Sixiang. According to the list selected by the Inspection Institute, Hong Sixiang began to screen them one by one.

However, after screening all the lists, no grandmaster or suspected grandmaster was found.

At the same time, Chen Pingping received Shadow's report and couldn't help but frown and open the list of people who had been screened out again.

Suddenly, Chen Pingping's eyes fixed on a name.

"Shadow, do you think it's possible for a peak ninth-grade master to give people the illusion that a grandmaster has appeared?"

Shadow immediately shook his head upon hearing this: "Impossible. No matter how powerful a ninth-grade cultivator is, he is still only a ninth-grade cultivator. A grandmaster has already transcended all other things. The two are simply not on the same level."

"Not even a possibility?"

"Absolutely impossible!"

Chen Pingping frowned when he heard this: "With your fighting power, can you force the ninth-grade peak to use his full strength?"

"You can try it."

"Okay then, go ahead."

The night was as dark as ink, and a black shadow flashed and disappeared in the backyard of the residence of the Minister of Justice.

Qin Hao suddenly frowned and threw the brush in his hand casually. The soft tip of the brush broke through the roof tiles like a bullet.

A moment later, there was a sound from the roof as tiles were smashed by a heavy object.

"Who?"

The man in black covered his shoulder, gritted his teeth and jumped up. Qin Hao chased him relentlessly, and after a few leaps and rolls, he landed in front of the man in black.

"As expected of you who are at the peak of the ninth rank." The man in black was not panicked at all when he saw his way was blocked. He drew out a dagger and attacked boldly with a hint of excitement in his eyes.

"Si Gu Jian?"

Qin Hao cursed in his heart, isn't this the sword technique of the person he used to blame?
Could it be that the person with the strength above the ninth rank is Yun Zhilan, the first disciple of Si Gu Jian?

Although he was puzzled, Qin Hao did not reveal his strength as a grandmaster, because there was no need to do so. The peak of the ninth rank was enough to deal with him. Now, the number of people in the world who could force him to use his full strength could be counted on one hand, even if the temple messengers were included.

Fists and swords collided, and the man in black was knocked back, spitting blood. Just when Qin Hao wanted to step forward and tear off the other person's mask, a sound of breaking air suddenly came from behind him.

"Ninth-grade peak?" (End of this chapter)