Xu Qi'an returned from Yunzhou and achieved great success. He was rewarded with a noble title and his relationship with Lin'an and Huai Qing improved rapidly.

On the Nightwatcher's side, Wei Yuan promised to promote him to the position of Silver Gong, whether it was in terms of future prospects, wealth, or romantic pursuits, everything was steadily improving.

It could be predicted that in a few years, he would be appointed as a duke, marry a princess, and reach the pinnacle of life... It was also very possible.

The capital city had always been prosperous, with abundant resources, advanced medical technology, and social welfare, all at the forefront of this era. People liked to gather in prosperous cities, and Xu Qi'an was no exception.

He had also experienced drifting in the north in his early years.

It was not that he had no choice, but he didn't want to leave the capital city.

"Master, why do you want to leave the capital city?" Xu Qi'an frowned and asked.

Shen Shu tilted his head and looked in a certain direction. "I can feel that the Western Sect is coming."

The Western Sect?

Xu Qi'an was stunned for a moment before realizing that Shen Shu was referring to the Buddhist sect in the Western Regions.

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Right, during the Sangbo case, the monk from the Qinglong Temple learned that Master Shen Shu had been freed and immediately left the temple to the west... So, the people from the Buddhist sect were coming to seek revenge?

No wonder Shen Shu wanted me to leave the capital city. If the Western Sect's leader discovered that Shen Shu was inside my body, I might really be suppressed under the Five Finger Mountain for five hundred years.

And I don't have the thick and hard Ruyi Jingu Bang like the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, so I don't even have a chance to resist.

"So you want me to temporarily leave the capital city?" Xu Qi'an showed a certain amount of worry on his face.

Shen Shu nodded slowly.

"Alright, we are currently tied together. By the way, Master, I heard that the Buddhist sect has a miraculous body refining technique that can cultivate an indestructible body without the need for physical training. Can you teach me?"

Quickly seize the benefits.

Shen Shu shook his head. "I am just a remnant soul."

I don't know if you are a remnant soul or not, but I only know that you want to take advantage of me... Xu Qi'an's mouth twitched.

The thin mist closed in, enveloping the dilapidated temple, and then gradually dissipated and disappeared... Xu Qi'an opened his eyes and returned to his room, still sitting on the bed in the same position.

"There is no need to think about it. The Western Sect is here for Master Shen Shu. It has been over a month, and they will at most take a look at the case files and understand the details of the case. They won't stay in the capital city for too long.

"So, my departure from the capital city is only temporary, and I won't need to be away for too long."

Xu Qi'an nodded slightly. He could accept this. He could treat it as taking a break, resting, and experiencing the monotonous life of a wealthy person in a prosperous city for a few days.

"But it's not easy to write a leave application. Leaving the capital city without a reason is not allowed by the yamen's regulations. Moreover, Wei Yuan can't do without me.

"The world is so big, and I want to see it... It will definitely be rejected. Old Wei doesn't understand my jokes.

"Right, I should discuss with Taoist Master Jin Lian and let him come up with a reason, such as someone in the Earth Book Chat Group encountering trouble and needing my support..."

Xu Qi'an planned to discuss with Taoist Master Jin Lian, telling him that he wanted to leave the capital city for a while, but the Nightwatcher's yamen had strict regulations and it was not easy to leave the capital city casually. The main thing was to give Wei Yuan a reasonable excuse.

But before that, he still had some things to wrap up, such as attending tomorrow's banquet, explaining to the jailer, and keeping an eye on the couple. Whether Erlang Chunwei could stay in the capital city after the exam depended on them.

And he also wanted to test Wei Yuan's intentions towards Chen Guifei.

Although the case of the Empress Dowager had ended, a grudge had been formed. Wei Yuan would definitely investigate the forces behind Chen Guifei, and there would definitely be follow-up actions.

And the Empress Dowager had lost her only younger brother. She probably wouldn't continue to be indifferent. The harem of Emperor Yuan Jing would definitely become a battlefield for women.

What Xu Qi'an was concerned about was how intense their battle would be. He didn't want to come back to the capital city and hear that Chen Guifei had died or that the Empress Dowager had passed away.

If that happened, Lin'an and Huai Qing would become enemies, and his dream of the three of them enjoying a beautiful time by the Daming Lake would be shattered.

At this moment, a servant came to the door and shouted, "Young Master, Chu Caiwei from the Bureau of Heavenly Masters is here to visit."

"What is she here for?"

Xu Qi'an responded, "I know, let Auntie entertain her first, I will go over later."

He put his diary, silver, and other private items into the fragments of the Earth Book, preparing to leave the capital city. After confirming that there were no overlooked items that would be exposed to light, he finally relaxed and went out to meet Chu Caiwei.

........

In the living room, Chu Caiwei was stuffing a piece of horseshoe cake into her mouth with one hand, eating it quickly. Her wolf-like devouring posture seemed as if someone was trying to snatch her food...

Indeed, someone was trying to snatch her food. Xu Lingyin stood opposite her, stuffing a piece of horseshoe cake into her mouth with one hand, eating it quickly. Her wolf-like devouring posture was just to compete with Chu Caiwei for food.

Between the two of them, there were seven or eight types of pastries on the table, with a wide variety and a large quantity.

Chu Caiwei came to the Xu family today with a large bag of food, eating and waiting for Xu Qi'an. Suddenly, a small child appeared, staring at her with eager eyes.

The beautiful big-eyed girl remembered her. She was Xu Ningyan's sister, a child who loved to eat.

"If you want to eat something, take it yourself. Sister has a lot here..."

Chu Caiwei remembered saying this.

At first, the two food lovers could coexist peacefully. You eat yours, I eat mine, and everyone was happy. However, as they ate, Chu Caiwei suddenly realized that this little girl was eating faster than her.

No, this is too unfair. I have to eat faster too.Xu Lingyin saw that her sister suddenly started eating faster, obviously trying to compete with her for the food. No, this is unfair, I have to eat faster.

There was no communication throughout the whole process, but the war between food lovers quickly intensified.

The beginning and climax of the entire battle can be summarized in two words: Ora, Ora Ora, Ora Ora Ora, Ora Ora Ora Ora........

Xu Qi'an came to the back hall and was shocked to see this scene.

"Hey hey hey, you can't eat like this."

Xu Qi'an looked at Xu Lingyin's round belly and pulled her aside, looking around: "Where is Aunt?"

Aunt was not in the hall, probably busy preparing for tomorrow's banquet, otherwise she wouldn't let Xu Lingyin eat like this.

"Big brother, horse hoof cake is really delicious..." Xu Lingyin struggled and said anxiously. In the blink of an eye, her sister took several pieces again.

"It won't kill you."

Xu Qi'an pointed to the pastries on the table and said impatiently, "Quickly put them away... What brings Miss Caiwei here?"

He guessed that Chu Caiwei came to find him. After being resurrected, he had been busy investigating the case of the Empress Dowager and hadn't seen her for half a month.

With my current peak appearance, it's not surprising that she is attracted to my beauty... Xu Qi'an smiled.

"My teacher asked me to invite you to the Bureau of Heavenly Masters." Chu Caiwei said, picking up the teacup and taking a sip, then packed the remaining pastries into a small deerskin bag around her waist.

The Bureau of Heavenly Masters invited me... Xu Qi'an frowned slightly, but he didn't resist much.

Xu Qi'an couldn't guess which floor the Bureau of Heavenly Masters was on, but the Bureau of Heavenly Masters knew which floor he was on.

The two of them left the Xu family together, each riding their own horses towards the Bureau of Heavenly Masters.

"Those pastries were bought by Fifth Sister, but your little sister ate most of them." Chu Caiwei held the reins and looked ahead, speaking softly:

"Xu Ningyan, you have to compensate me with silver."

"Talking about money hurts our relationship. Our relationship cannot be measured by money."

Xu Qi'an urged his horse forward and said, "Don't let the Bureau of Heavenly Masters wait too long... Giddy up!"

Hurry up, horse!

When they arrived at the Bureau of Heavenly Masters, Xu Qi'an acted as if the incident with the pastries had never happened. He didn't even wait for Chu Caiwei and went into the building confidently.

"Huh, why is the Bureau of Heavenly Masters so empty today?"

In the lobby on the first floor, there were only a few scattered doctors on duty, and their expressions were not quite right. They kept looking towards the stairs, as if they were afraid that monsters would come downstairs.

Upon hearing Xu Qi'an's words, a white-robed doctor at the door answered, "Young Master Xu, they all went to the medical clinic to see patients."

"What day is it today?" Xu Qi'an asked.

The white-robed doctor smiled awkwardly and didn't answer.

Xu Qi'an climbed up the stairs in confusion. When he reached the seventh floor, he found that the alchemy room had been blown up, and the usually active alchemists were nowhere to be seen.

He smoothly arrived at the Bagua Platform.

First, he saw the back of the Bureau Chief, dressed in white, with disheveled white hair, sitting on the edge of the Bagua Platform, facing outside.

Then, he saw a disheveled woman sitting beside the Bureau Chief, wearing a simple linen robe, eating and drinking at the desk.

The reason he could tell she was a woman was mainly because when a man is lying down, the outline of his buttocks wouldn't be so full and round.

"Greetings, Bureau Chief!"

Xu Qi'an stopped from a distance and greeted respectfully.

"Not bad, your foundation is solid." The Bureau Chief commented.

At this moment, footsteps came from the stairs, and Chu Caiwei came up with her skirt fluttering, carrying several bags of pastries.

She placed the pastries on the table and pushed them towards the woman who was eating at the desk. The woman glanced at them and said, "Is this all?"

"They were eaten by a foolish child." Chu Caiwei blamed Xu Lingyin.

The woman nodded and continued eating.

Fifth Sister?

At this moment, Xu Qi'an finally remembered and recalled the conversation he had with Wei Yuan.

The Bureau Chief had five disciples, and the disciples who were not familiar with the Bureau of Heavenly Masters thought that there was only one female disciple, Chu Caiwei.

"So it's her?" Xu Qi'an thought to himself.

At this moment, the deep voice of the Bureau Chief sounded, "How is the knife?"

"It's very useful, thank you, Bureau Chief." Xu Qi'an said respectfully.

At the same time, he sneered in his heart: This knife was custom-made for my Heaven and Earth One Slash, it's all part of your plan, stop saying useless things.

"How is the Rebirth Pill?" the Bureau Chief asked again.

"It's very effective." Xu Qi'an pondered and said, "But the change in appearance has caused me some trouble. I'm not as low-key and gentle as before."

"I see...." The Bureau Chief nodded and smiled, "I can help you restore your original appearance."

Huh? Can it really be changed back... Xu Qi'an was a little stunned and quickly waved his hand, "I dare not trouble the Bureau Chief."

In fact, being a naturally beautiful man makes me feel more immersed in the role!

In front of the Bureau Chief, he didn't dare to speak flirtatiously, so he could only tease in his heart.

The Bureau Chief nodded slowly and said, "Zhong Li is my fifth disciple, a fifth-grade diviner. She will accompany you for a period of time."

Chu Caiwei was stunned, she looked at the Bureau Chief, then turned her head to look at Xu Qi'an.

So, a fifth-grade diviner is called a diviner... but why does she have to accompany me for a period of time? Xu Qi'an tentatively asked:

"Can I know the reason?"

The Bureau Chief didn't answer his question and called out, "Zhong Li."The woman in the linen robe stood up, bowed to Xu Qi'an, and said, "Master, you said I'm lucky to be with you, that my misfortune will be reduced to a certain extent, you are my opportunity."

Her voice was quite pleasant to the ears.

Xu Qi'an stared at her face intently, but she slightly lowered her head, her messy and thick hair completely covering her face.

"Misfortune?" He asked in return.

Zhong Li pondered for a moment, then sincerely replied, "Prophets can glimpse the secrets of heaven, but they suffer the backlash of the heavenly Dao, plagued by misfortune. Only by surviving three thousand six hundred calamities can they advance. If they can't withstand it, they will die and their Dao will vanish.

"Anyone who can withstand the backlash of the heavenly Dao is a person with great luck."

After hearing Zhong Li's explanation, Xu Qi'an thought of two things. First, he finally understood why there were so many sixth-rank alchemists in the Bureau of Heavenly Masters, but above the sixth rank, he had only seen Yang Qian huan.

The second thing, it was unbelievable that the King of Bullies was a person with great luck, unbelievable.

Prophets can glimpse the secrets of heaven? Hmm, this is the prerequisite profession for a master of secrets... Xu Qi'an curiously asked, "In what form does the backlash of the heavenly Dao appear? I need to assess how terrifying this so-called backlash is, after all, I'm just an ordinary gong."

He guessed correctly, the Bureau Chief knew about the strange luck on him.

Zhong Li thought for a moment, then said, "Disaster comes from the mouth. Sometimes, a casual word of mine can turn into a substantial disaster, affecting those around me, including myself.

"Sometimes an unintentional action can also bring about unpredictable disasters. The scale is uncontrollable, it may just be a step back, and it will bring about a major disaster of life and death."

As she spoke, she symbolically took half a step back.

Just such a simple action, an accident happened, a fifth-rank powerhouse actually slipped under her feet and fell off the Eight Diagrams platform, fell off...

"Save her!!!"

Xu Qi'an's face changed drastically, and he instinctively shouted out.

The Star Observation Tower is a hundred meters high. Falling from this height, even Xu Qi'an himself, if he hadn't reached the state of copper skin and iron bones, would undoubtedly die.

And the physique of a sorcerer is very ordinary, far from being comparable to a martial artist.

At the same time, a line of lyrics uncontrollably floated through Xu Qi'an's mind:

Are you serious about taking half a step back? Such a small action, yet the damage is so great...

The Bureau Chief sighed, extended his hand from under his wide sleeve, and gently grabbed.

Zhong Li, who was falling, was caught and brought up, escaping the fate of falling to her death.

She lowered her head, her black hair scattered, her tone very calm: "Actually, if I was prepared, even if I jumped off the Star Observation Tower, I wouldn't get hurt, but just now, I don't know why, my mind was in chaos, and I didn't have any thoughts of saving myself...

"Ah, if someone else tries to help me get rid of my misfortune, it won't work. I have to personally go through the test."

So, I need to help you, the unlucky one, to reduce your misfortune to the minimum... Xu Qi'an nodded in realization, understanding the real reason why the Bureau Chief had invited him over.

"I'm sorry."

Xu Qi'an shook his head and refused: "I have to leave the capital soon, I have important matters to deal with, it's not convenient to bring someone with me."

Suddenly, a cup of wine flew to him through the air.

As Xu Qi'an reached out to catch it, the Bureau Chief's voice sounded in his ear: "Drink it, and you won't have to leave the capital."

Does the Bureau Chief know why I want to leave the capital? He really knows that Monk Shen Shu is in my body... The wine is ordinary wine, how does he plan to help me... Xu Qi'an drank the wine in the cup, and had a corresponding guess.

Shield the secrets of heaven!

A sorcerer's forte.

............

In Yunzhou, ten thousand miles away from the capital, outside the White Emperor City's military camp.

In the tent of the Flying Swallow Army, Li Miaozhen took off her light armor, put away her silver spear, and put on the Taoist robe of the Heavenly Sect. Just like when she first came down the mountain.

Paper doll Su Su was directing a group of ghosts, helping to pack up the personal belongings.

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PS: Update first, then revise. It's been a long time since I asked for monthly tickets.