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"Ding~!" Two wine glasses clinked together, then quickly tilted and poured into Hong Da and Li Huowang's throats.

The dishes on the table were in a mess, and besides the two of them, Li Sui's contribution was also indispensable.

He just opened his mouth and ate without saying a word.

"Erjiu, do you know why I'm helping you with this?" Hong Da, with a flushed face, approached Li Huowang, holding up his glass.

"Because we are both members of the Monitoring Heaven Bureau." Li Huowang raised his glass and clinked it against Hong Da's.

"Hehe, back then, we were still members of the Paize with the Heart-obsessed Monk, but what came of it?"

"Actually, back then, I could tell from your actions that you are a genuine person. I, Hong Da, am lucky to have you as a friend. People like you are rare these days."

As Hong Da spoke, a hint of melancholy appeared in his eyes.

"But, Erjiu, since you're taking the official path, we might see each other less and less in the future. If you really make it big, don't forget about your old drinking buddy."

Seeing the changes in his demeanor, Li Huowang spoke up, "That's not necessarily true. Once I'm done with this, I might continue working in the Monitoring Heaven Bureau."

"Hmm? Going back? Why?"

Li Huowang glanced at the shabby-dressed Qiu Chi Bao beside him.

"Anyway, I have these abilities, and it would be a waste not to use them. It's good to be able to contribute to the world and its people."

Li Huowang didn't know if Daliang would repeat the mistakes of Daqi, but as long as he resolved his own troubles, he didn't mind becoming a true member of the Monitoring Heaven Bureau.

"Hehehe, I never thought you had such a conscience. I thought young people like you are fond of power, that's why you got involved with the royal family,"

Looking at the tipsy Hong Da in front of him, Li Huowang casually asked, "Brother Hong, is the Lord of the Monitoring Heaven Bureau in the bureau now?"

Of course, he wasn't asking casually. Now that he had Dice's position, he naturally had to find someone who could deal with Dice.

The Lord of the Monitoring Heaven Bureau, who had fought Dice in the palace that day, was naturally Li Huowang's first target.

Time was of the essence now, and the sooner he dealt with Dice, the better. Every minute of waiting was torture.

Since Hong Da was right there, Li Huowang naturally had to ask.

"Which Lord of the Monitoring Heaven Bureau? After the merger of the Four Qi Monitoring Heaven Bureaus, don't forget that we now have two Lords of the Monitoring Heaven Bureau."

This news pleased Li Huowang, as it meant he had another potential ally to deal with Dice.

"The one in Daliang."

"Why are you asking about this important figure? I'm not staying in the capital for long. If you want to inquire about news, you'd better ask that kid Liu Zongyuan."

"Although he's not in the capital, he's an expert in his field. After all, he's from the Moon Sect, and he's well-informed."

Li Huowang nodded in agreement, "Yes, I almost forgot about that kid. Here, let me pour you another drink, Brother Hong."

That night, Li Huowang chatted with Hong Da for a long time and had a great time.

When Li Huowang and Li Sui were walking home in the early morning, he was still thinking about this issue.

As they were about to reach home, Li Huowang looked at Zhuge Yuan beside him.

"Brother Zhuge, do you think... should I use the secret of the Upper Extreme Gushing Mouth to find out where Miao Miao is? Should I save Miao Miao first?"

"I'm afraid that even if we ambush Dice and kill him in the end, I still won't be able to find Miao Miao."

Zhuge Yuan shook his head, "No, no, if we don't kill Dice, you won't be able to save her. Even if you manage to save her by some chance, it's only a matter of time before the thief comes back after a thousand days."

"Moreover, Dice has already set his sights on you, and his strength is far above yours. If you don't take this opportunity to eliminate future troubles, you'll have endless troubles."

"Sigh... you're right." "Gazhi," the door was pushed open by Li Huowang, and he walked in with Li Sui.

The next day, although Hong Da only said he was trying it out, his speed exceeded Li Huowang's expectations.

"Ten years." Hong Da, with his hands crossed behind his back, said with a cold expression on his face.

"I can only exchange the use of the Tai Xu Sword for ten years with this Heart-essence body? Are you kidding me?"

Frowning, Li Huowang vigorously patted the large jar he had just dug up.

"What? Do you want to exchange it for the Heart-coiling Sword? The Heart-coiling Sword is much rarer than the Heart-essence, and don't forget, you snatched that sword from me! You have no right to bargain!"

"Hehe, so what if I bargain? Fine, a hundred years."

"You're asking for death!" A thumb-sized gold-plated Buddha kept appearing and disappearing from the Heart Jade Furnace's clothes.

"Remember, there's no need to resort to violence. If you want to talk, let's talk. Let's have a civil conversation."

Seeing that the situation was not right, Hong Da quickly stepped in between the two, acting as a mediator.

Both sides gave Hong Da some face, and although the atmosphere was tense, they ultimately didn't come to blows.

With Hong Da's mediation, the Heart-essence body was exchanged for a twenty-year usage period of the Spinal Sword, and to prevent Li Huowang from playing tricks, the Monitoring Heaven Bureau deliberately acted as a guarantor for this transaction.

In the side screen of the Monitoring Heaven Bureau's main hall, Li Huowang pressed his thumb on the red clay and then left his handprint on the paper.Seeing the slight upward curl of the smile at the corner of the Buddha Jade Furnace's mouth, Li Huowang knew that the other party was definitely making more money from this deal than he was.

But he didn't care. Twenty years is just twenty years. In twenty years, his cultivation would have already reached great heights.

If he was still alive by then, it would be time for him to retire.

If all else fails, he could just exchange the Heart Essence Corpse after twenty years.

Taking the insurance policy from the eunuch's hands, Li Huowang gave a cupped fist salute to Hong Da. "Brother Hong, until we meet again."

Hong Da returned the gesture with a wry smile and followed the Buddha Jade Furnace out from behind the screen.

Once he was alone behind the screen, Li Huowang took off the Spine Sword from his back and examined it carefully again.

"It's good that this hidden danger has been resolved. From now on, I can use this sword openly and aboveboard in Daliang, no longer needing to hide it."

Just as Li Huowang was about to unravel the cloth wrapped around it, he suddenly felt a tightness in his heart. Someone was here!

The next moment, Li Huowang grabbed the Spine Sword and smashed it to the left with all his might.

"Clang!" Two fingers with long nails, as if cast from iron, firmly caught the blade.

Upon seeing the owner of the fingers, Li Huowang's brows slightly furrowed. "Eunuch, I trust you've been well."

The visitor was an old eunuch from the palace, a man of Ji Lin.

Seeing that Li Huowang had spoken, the old eunuch released the blade. "Oh my, you're now the emperor's favorite, how come you've disappeared without a trace?"

"Where have you been recently? His Majesty has been looking for you several times and couldn't find you."

"Ji Lin was looking for me?"

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