Above all spirits

Chapter 121 Leaving the Imperial City

"Big brother, you're out so quickly?"

"We haven't even reached our lodgings yet."

Ji Ning looked at the blurry shadow on the ground in surprise.

Logically speaking, the eldest brother shouldn't be discussing matters so quickly.

Su Xiaoqian blinked her beautiful eyes, and only understood the way Gu Yun made his appearance when he was fully revealed.

"Brother Gu, hehe, you're here, let's go together."

Gu Yun glanced at Ji Ning and deliberately lowered his voice.

"If you like it so much, then you can stay here by yourself."

Ji Ning suddenly realized what was happening.

If the talks ended so quickly, they must have been unpleasant!

Also.

Given my elder brother's personality, he really wouldn't get along with an emperor.

There is no room for two tigers in one mountain.

Although the eldest brother has no desire to compete for first place, he is a leisurely person.

But that doesn't stop him from being a real tiger!

He immediately smiled obsequiously.

"Who said that!"

"There's no place like home, and I prefer to live in the place my own family has arranged."

"We'll listen to our elder brother when he speaks, who cares about some empress!"

Shang Wenqing approached Gu Yun and whispered to confirm.

"Is there too much eyeliner here?"

As he spoke, he looked around at the palace maids and guards coming and going, all of whom were doing their jobs in an orderly manner.

But who knows which one is the one keeping watch?

Gu Yun didn't want to explain further, and simply gave his decision.

"That's just one point. In short, we'll just stay where we want."

As the head of the family, Shang Wenqing naturally had more to consider than Ji Ning, and expressed some concerns.

"What about the Empress?"

Gu Yun said indifferently.

"If we want to leave, she can't stop us."

Attending with the royal family?

The royal family took care of all their accommodations and transportation?

That's a good idea.

Ha ha.

Is this person using me as a shield?

Originally a neutral party, this is practically the same as a direct confrontation, forcibly dragging them into the royal faction.

Moreover, he wasn't the only one here; the Ji family and the Shang family were also present.

Ji Ning is the eldest son of the head of the Ji family.

Shang Wenqing was the head of the Shang family.

This was not a secret, and Su Qingyu couldn't possibly be unaware of it.

That's a clever plan.

It doesn't take much effort to create momentum for yourself.

Therefore, he was very disgusted by this kind of scheming conversation, and even with Su Xiaoqian's friendliness, he simply couldn't continue the conversation.

This is just one aspect.

We need to find another way to train Qing'er.

The Crimson Flame Royal Family has already cut off its own path.

"Got it!"

"Oh? Brother Gu, you're not staying here anymore?"

"Why?"

Su Xiaoqian was somewhat puzzled.

Gu Yun responded and said.

"Yes, I've already spoken to the Empress. I'm sorry, Xiaoqian, but you came with the family group after all."

"We probably still have some things to take care of over there, and it wouldn't be good to bother you too much."

"That's it."

Su Xiaoqian couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but she could understand why.

Especially Shang Wenqing, I heard he is the head of a family.

How could someone possibly have so much time to waste on me and play with me?

However, this is actually a misconception.

Shang Wenqing was just here for a vacation; his family had people taking care of everything, so he had no problems.

This trip has only one purpose: to curry favor with Gu Yun, this "leg brother," for the sake of the family.

"However, it wouldn't be unreasonable for you to come with us."

Gu Yun thought for a moment and then spoke frankly.

"Really? Mother... Did Mother agree too?"

Su Xiaoqian's face instantly flushed red, and she said happily.

"Ha, she'd love for you to come with me during this time."

Gu Yun stated the facts in a cold voice, then turned to Xiao Li, who had been silently following the crowd, and said.

"Xiao Li, do you have any luggage or anything you need to take with you while you're with the royal family?"

"Should I wait for you, or should we just come with you?"

Xiao Li wisely shook his head, indicating that he didn't want anything even if there was something for him. Gu Yun was clearly displeased and said this directly.

"No, no, brother, let's just go."

"The royal family is not a place for someone like me. If I hadn't heard about you back then, I would have left long ago."

"Right now, all I want to do is stay quietly by your side, brother."

Ji Ning gave it a thumbs up upon hearing this.

A fellow traveler!

"Okay, let's go."

"Xiaoqian, you know the way out of the capital, right? Lead the way!"

"Mmm Good!"

...

Gu Yun and his group of seven wandered through the palace, finally returning to the imperial city gate, where the city walls resembled a dragon coiled around it.

A man wearing a mask with the character "地" (earth) was seen leaning against the entrance, seemingly having been waiting there for a long time.

It was the same general from before.

Everyone stopped, and Gu Yun stepped forward alone.

"What? Is the Empress not planning to let us out?"

He gently shook his head, and the mask vibrated slightly, as if he were laughing.

"How could that be? On the contrary, the Empress instructed us not to interfere."

"Besides, if we really wanted to stop your group, I alone wouldn't be enough."

"Master Gu thinks too highly of me."

Gu Yun responded with an "oh".

"I think so too."

"You've come to ask me why I was able to break through your attack, which was imbued with sword intent, in just a glance?"

Di Jiang tilted his head slightly. Although Gu Yun couldn't see his expression through the mask, he could still catch the subtle look of surprise in his eyes.

"Yes, Gu Moshi is indeed extraordinary. The Burning Heaven Blade Intent is my life's work."

"Anyone would feel bad if their intentions were easily deciphered."

"I want to know the reasons, and then fill in the gaps."

Gu Yun chuckled softly.

"You're quite honest; you can say such things even when facing a demon who might be on the opposite side."

Di Jiang bowed to Gu Yun without any pretense and said.

"Face is the most useless thing. All I have ever sought in my life is to enable my sword to unleash the power of an emperor. I have not yet achieved this, which means there are still areas that need to be improved."

"If Envoy Gu is unwilling to speak, then I apologize for disturbing you and will pretend I was never here."

Emperor's Blade Intent...

Knowing the deeper layers of rules, Gu Yun couldn't help but feel some sympathy for Di Jiang.

Said lightly.

"The will of an emperor is almost innate; there are no rumors of anyone advancing from the will of a royal to the will of an emperor."

Even so, you still move forward without regret.

"I admire you. As for me, I haven't been able to break through your sword intent. You overestimate me."

"Then what...?"

In response to the general's doubts, Gu Yun continued.

"The principle behind your sword intent locking should only target a person's aura, or more precisely, all kinds of aura, since everyone's aura is different."

"However, you cannot avoid some methods that can temporarily disguise yourself as someone else's aura, thereby indirectly breaking the code."

"As for how to make up for it, it's nothing more than adding some variables that can't be faked. Figure out the rest yourself."

After nodding and pondering for a moment, the general stopped disturbing him and clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"That's it, thank you."

"If there is anything within my authority, Demon Envoy Gu is welcome to come to me if you have any needs."

"it is good."

Gu Yun didn't stand on ceremony; perhaps this favor would come in handy in the future.