This Martial Saint's Health Bar is Too Thick!-Chapter 503 - 39 Sacred Heart_2

The eunuch on duty outside couldn’t help but smile in approval, feeling that this scene was quite lovely.

Truly fitting for a monarch and his subjects.

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"This is the headquarters of Zhi Ge Pavilion, please come in."

Luo Shi stood outside a grand mansion and gestured for Li Fei to follow.

"After you, Lord Luo."

Li Fei replied politely and then the two of them entered the mansion together.

As the headquarters of Zhi Ge Pavilion, naturally, the residence was filled with experts.

Upon entering, Li Fei had already seen several Martial Artists at the Tao Foundation Stage.

Zhi Ge Pavilion had more than twenty cabinet ministers, all of them Martial Arts Masters!

One Pavilion Master and three Deputy Pavilion Masters were all Great Grandmasters!

Such power could easily annihilate those top Martial Arts Sects in the World that lacked True Monarchs or Martial Saints.

As Luo Shi escorted Li Fei through the mansion, many glanced at Li Fei with peculiar looks while showing sympathetic gazes towards Luo Shi.

Soon, Luo Shi led Li Fei into a courtyard and into a room.

"Lord Luo."

Inside the room sat several officials at their desks, covered with a multitude of scrolls and documents.

Seeing the two men enter, they all stood up and bowed.

"This is Lord Li Fei, appointed by His Majesty the Emperor as the imperial envoy in charge of investigating the ’Lifespan Extension Pill theft case.’"

Luo Shi introduced with a neutral expression.

"We have seen Lord Li Fei."

The several officials in the room bowed to Li Fei.

Li Fei returned the courtesy graciously.

"Please proceed with the formalities for Lord Li Fei."

"Yes."

Following that, an official asked Li Fei some personal questions according to procedure and recorded the information.

"Lord Li Fei, for this investigation, you may take up to twenty people from within the pavilion to assist with the case."

Luo Shi said to Li Fei.

Li Fei looked at him, "Are there any restrictions on who I can choose?"

"One cabinet minister at most, no more than five Sitting Officials, and the rest as you wish."

"As for the cabinet minister, I suppose I have no choice but to take you, Lord Luo?"

Li Fei asked.

Luo Shi’s face darkened, "Correct, the other cabinet ministers are all occupied with matters and cannot leave at present."

Li Fei looked at him with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile, "It seems that Lord Luo’s popularity within the pavilion isn’t that great?"

His words made the other officials in the room startled, and they quickly lowered their heads.

Luo Shi’s expression turned even darker, "Average."

"Offended someone?"

Li Fei asked curiously.

A glint of annoyance flashed in Luo Shi’s eyes, as it had been a long time since a Martial Artist of a lower realm had dared to speak to him in this way.

But then he immediately remembered the kick Li Fei had landed on the Eldest Prince in public and let it go.

This man in front of him didn’t even consider a Prince worth his time, much less him.

"Perhaps it would be better for Lord Li to ask questions related to work."

Luo Shi said helplessly.

"As Lord Luo will be my partner, we’ll be in the same boat, and naturally, I’d like to understand more about you."

Li Fei looked into Luo Shi’s eyes, speaking earnestly.

In this investigation, he indeed hoped to collaborate sincerely with this cabinet minister before him.

Luo Shi was taken aback, his expression softening quite a bit, "Perhaps in the future."

Li Fei glanced at the officials in the room who were pretending not to have heard anything and said to Luo Shi, "Lord Luo knows Zhi Ge Pavilion better than I do, so perhaps you should choose the remaining team members."

"Alright."

Luo Shi didn’t hesitate, immediately rattling off a string of names to the officials.

Clearly, he had already prepared this list, indicating he had known that this task would fall on his shoulders.

"Lord Luo, Xu Bai and Chang Wenji have just been sent on a mission; you might need to substitute two people."

An official said cautiously.

The two individuals he mentioned, Xu and Chang, were both Fourth Rank Sitting Officials at the Tao Foundation Stage.

A flicker of anger, mixed with a trace of embarrassment, passed through Luo Shi’s eyes.

He was allowed to bring only five Sitting Officials in total, i.e., five at the Tao Foundation Stage, and out of the five people he nominated, two were unavailable.

The fact that they had been assigned missions just at this time made the ulterior motives quite clear to anyone who would think about it.

Even though Luo Shi was a cabinet official, Xu and Chang had the support of other cabinet officials behind them. He knew he couldn’t forcibly recall the two.

Fortunately, Li Fei stood there with a calm expression, neither mocking nor showing any sign of unusual emotion, which saved Luo Shi from further embarrassment.

"Then let’s choose two others."

Luo Shi named two other people.

This time there were no issues.

"Lord Li, please come and sit in my room."

Luo Shi said to Li Fei,

"Good."

"Please."

Soon after, Luo Shi led Li Fei into his own private office.

After he had instructed the maid to prepare tea, he dismissed the others and was left alone with Li Fei inside the room.

"All personnel will be here today. When does Minister Li plan to depart?"

Luo Shi asked.

Although his status and cultivation were above Li Fei’s, for this mission Li Fei was the one appointed by the Emperor as the imperial envoy, so Li Fei would be leading this investigation.

"There’s no rush, I want to wait a little longer."

Li Fei lifted the tea cup, took a sip, and spoke.

Luo Shi slightly furrowed his brows, "Minister Li, forgive my frankness, but since you have taken on this case, postponing it is certainly not an option."

Li Fei shook his head, "Mr. Luo, you misunderstand me. I am not looking to delay things; I am just waiting for a result."

Luo Shi was taken aback, "What result?"

Before he had finished speaking, someone came running up to the house:

"Mr. Luo, Minister Li, the Imperial Decree Eunuch from the palace has arrived, requesting Minister Li Fei’s presence to receive a decree."

Li Fei was also surprised. He turned to Luo Shi and said,

"It seems the result has arrived."

Luo Shi appeared thoughtful.

Then the two of them went together to the main entrance of Zhi Ge Pavilion headquarters to meet with the arriving eunuch.

Li Fei bowed respectfully, waiting for the decree.

"The Emperor has spoken, Li Fei is granted permission to enter the Royal Book Collection Pavilion and select any two secret manuals."

Hearing this decree made even Luo Shi, who was standing by, startled!

Li Fei had beaten the Eldest Prince in the street and even went as far as to utter insults and kick him.

And the outcome was the Emperor rewarding him with permission to choose any two secret manuals from the Royal Book Collection Pavilion?

One had to know that, apart from a very few secret manuals not disclosed to the public, the Royal Book Collection Pavilion contained many peerless martial arts.

Some manuals were so coveted that not even Martial Arts Masters, but even Great Grandmasters would be tempted!

And now, Li Fei could choose any two.

Were there such perks for hitting a prince?

In fact, Li Fei himself was also stunned for a moment, as this was an outcome he hadn’t expected.

"Minister Li."

The Imperial Decree Eunuch softly reminded him.

Li Fei came to his senses and quickly responded,

"Your servant accepts the decree and thanks His Majesty for his magnificent grace!"

"Minister Li can enter the palace anytime today and proceed to the Royal Book Collection Pavilion."

The Imperial Decree Eunuch whispered to Li Fei.

"Understood, thank you, Eunuch."

The Imperial Decree Eunuch smiled and nodded at him before leaving with his entourage.

"Is this the result you were waiting for?"

Luo Shi couldn’t help but ask.

Li Fei replied, "Let’s go back and discuss it."

The two returned promptly to Luo Shi’s room.

As soon as they sat down, Li Fei relayed everything that the Crown Prince and the Third Prince had separately told him.

To win over this Martial Arts Master, he had to show sincerity first.

After listening to Li Fei’s description, Luo Shi’s expression changed continuously, finally settling on an epiphany: ƒrēenovelkiss.com

"So the reason you dared to treat His Highness the Eldest Prince in such a manner today was to test... to test the reaction from above, to judge which of the two princes was telling the truth?"

Li Fei nodded, "Correct."

He had been unable to determine whether the Crown Prince or the Third Prince was correct, and needed a third party for verification; the Eldest Prince was the best candidate.

If the Third Prince was correct, this investigation would be a good opportunity, potentially making Li Fei soar to great heights!

Then the Eldest Prince, who now despised him, might probe for some sentiments from above, thereby trying to remove Li Fei’s status as imperial envoy.

Or at least try to obstruct Li Fei from investigating.

And if the Crown Prince was correct, and this investigation truly was a life-threatening challenge, then the Eldest Prince, out of a desire for revenge, surely would not stop Li Fei from proceeding with the investigation.

In any case, given the Eldest Prince’s status and influence, he was definitely able to gather some real insider news, which Li Fei could use to determine the truth based on the prince’s reaction.

But now, before he could receive any reaction from the Eldest Prince, he had first received a reaction from the palace.

The Crown Prince had promised that Li Fei could take a "Vajra Eight Parts" manual from the Royal Book Collection Pavilion, but the Emperor had allowed Li Fei to take an additional one.

It seemed like a show of gratitude from the Emperor for Li Fei teaching his son a lesson...

However, with the Emperor making such a move, even if the Eldest Prince really found out something, he would no longer be able to react in any way.

"What does His Majesty intend with this?"

Luo Shi fell into deep thought.

"The Emperor’s mind is unfathomable, I should not think on it further; I will go into the palace and select the secret manuals now."

Li Fei stood up from his seat.

Regardless, the chance to pick two peerless secret manuals meant his strength could advance even further!

PS: The second update will be released tomorrow, three updates in total.

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