Martial Grandmaster!
Lao Li's face also changed abruptly, and his anger disappeared without a trace.
At this moment, even Chen Jinlong and the others finally realized that the situation was not right.
Especially when they saw this scene, they immediately understood where the young man in the purple robe got his confidence from.
Undoubtedly, the identity of the young man in the purple robe was extremely noble and extraordinary!
But what puzzled Chen Jinlong and the others was that in the face of Su Yi, such a distinguished figure, he appeared... extremely respectful!
When Huang Qianjun saw the skinny old man, his eyes widened in surprise. He said, "Su Ge, isn't he the fisherman we saw when we got off the ship? He... he's actually a Martial Grandmaster?"
No wonder he was astonished.
When they were at the pier, Su Yi casually pointed out that the skinny old man washing his fishing net by the river was actually a Martial Grandmaster.
But Huang Qianjun didn't believe it at all. He thought Su Yi was trying to guide him and believed that differences in perception and status were the roots of prejudice and conflict.
Who would have thought that he really was a Martial Grandmaster!
At the thought of this, Huang Qianjun's heart churned, finally realizing what it meant to be blind to the real value and ignorant like a blindfolded person.
And upon hearing Huang Qianjun's voice, Feng Xiaofeng and the others were stunned.
A Martial Grandmaster!
A heavenly dragon-like existence!
Even in the Yunhe County, they could shake the entire city with just a stomp!
"We've seen Young Master Su," Zhang Duo and his men entered and saluted Su Yi directly.
On the ship, they had witnessed Su Yi's magnificent display of killing a Martial Grandmaster with a single sword.
It was also this sword that saved Zhou Zhili and everyone else. How could they not show respect when they saw Su Yi again?
"I am Mu Zhongting. I've seen Young Master Su," the skinny old man stepped forward with a smile, clasping his fists.
When Su Yi and the others had just entered the entrance of Fengyuan Tower, they had caught his and Zhou Zhili's attention.
Through Zhou Zhili's description, he also learned about Su Yi's feat of quelling the storm on the ship, and he couldn't help but admire him.
Seeing everyone saluting Su Yi, who wouldn't understand that the situation had changed?
These scenes were simply dazzling, causing everyone's emotions to surge.
Madam Cuiyun suddenly clasped her hands and said, "So it was Master Mu's distinguished visit. Please forgive my previous ignorance for not being able to personally welcome you. Please, Master Mu, understand."
Lao Li's hands and feet turned cold, and his face turned pale as if all color had drained away.
Yonghe County's County Governor, Mu Zhongting, a Martial Grandmaster at the Second Stage of the Nurturing Furnace Realm, who wouldn't know him?
"Listen to my advice. Cutting off your tongues would be the lightest punishment. Otherwise, Mu won't be able to protect Fengyuan Tower," Mu Zhongting looked at Madam Cuiyun, his words carrying a deep meaning.
Madam Cuiyun shuddered, her beautiful eyes unconsciously glanced at the young man in the purple robe standing not far away with his hands behind his back.
Then, she looked at Su Yi, who had been calm and composed from beginning to end, finally realizing that the previous Su Yi was not arrogant.
He didn't need to rely on the Purple Auspicious Communication Token to intimidate others.
Because he had his own confidence!
Taking a deep breath, Madam Cuiyun's gaze shifted to Lao Li, her expression turning cold, as she said, "Lao Li, do you remember what we said when we came here? Don't act recklessly and don't speak carelessly... Deal with it yourself."
Lao Li's expression was bleak, and he murmured, "I really brought trouble upon myself. Today, it's my own foolishness. I should indeed pay the price!"
Hiss!
Pain filled his face as blood flowed from his tightly pressed lips.
Then, trembling, he took out a bloody piece of his own severed tongue from his mouth and lowered his head in the direction where Su Yi was.
This gruesome scene frightened Chen Jinlong and the others, leaving their faces pale.
They all recognized Lao Li, knowing that he was the most trusted subordinate of Madam Cuiyun, a Qi Gathering Realm expert who had been famous for many years.
His status could be on par with the heads of many clans in the city.
But now, he could only bite off his own tongue and bow his head in apology!
"Young Master Su, what do you think of this kind of punishment?" Zhou Zhili asked with a smile.
Su Yi waved his hand, not bothering to say much.
Zhou Zhili nodded at Madam Cuiyun and said, "Let him go to treat his injuries. You stay behind, and we will discuss other matters."
Madam Cuiyun sighed in her heart and hurriedly gave a few instructions to Lao Li.
The latter turned and left, his departing figure desolate and lonely.
Su Yi stood up and looked at Zhou Zhili, saying, "Since you want to repay the favor from last time, then you handle today's matter. I have only one request: not a single word of today's events must be leaked."
He had just arrived in Yunhe County today. If what happened here were to spread and be known by his enemies from the past, they would probably choose to hide immediately.
That was not what Su Yi wanted to see.
Zhou Zhili helplessly said, "Young Master Su, how could repaying your favor be such a small matter? Don't worry, I will take care of this."
Mu Zhongting's eyes twitched uncontrollably. He couldn't believe that Su Yi dared to give such orders to the Sixth Prince, and the Sixth Prince seemed to be quite receptive to it...
This made him even more aware of Su Yi's extraordinary nature.
"Let's go," Su Yi approached and pushed Feng Xiaofeng's wheelchair, beckoning Huang Qianjun and the others to leave together.
Until they reached the gate, he remembered something and said, "There's no need to make things difficult for Madam Cuiyun. She's a smart person."
"Also, remember to pay for the expenses of today's banquet on my behalf."
After speaking, he left with Huang Qianjun and the others.
The great hall fell into a silent and oppressive atmosphere.
Whether it was Chen Jinlong and the others or Madam Cuiyun, all their gazes turned to Zhou Zhili.
Su Yi was gone, and Zhou Zhili's attitude became colder.
He casually sat on a chair and said, "Tell me about what happened here, keep it simple, I don't like nonsense."
Madam Cuiyun immediately recounted everything she had witnessed, succinctly and to the point.
"So, the Lanling Xiao family is also trying to win over Su Yi..." Zhou Zhili sighed when he learned that Su Yi had entered the Ninth Level Mountain and River Hall with the Purple Auspicious Communication Token. "I wonder which person from the Xiao family has such insight and managed to surpass me."
Madam Cuiyun's heart trembled, and she said, "Young Master Su just said that this token was given by Old Master Xiao Tianque."
Zhou Zhili's eyes slightly narrowed, and he showed astonishment, saying, "So it was Old Master Xiao. That makes sense. Only someone like Old Master Xiao with great wisdom can see Su Yi's extraordinary abilities."
"Xiao Tianque..." Mu Zhongting couldn't help but be surprised.
This person was the previous "Marquis of Lanling" who had once made remarkable achievements and became famous throughout the world!
Regret surged in Madam Cuiyun's heart. How laughable it was that she and Lao Li had thought that Su Yi was lying earlier.
Who would have thought that this Purple Auspicious Communication Token could very well have been given by Xiao Tianque himself!
Based on this alone, its significance was already terrifying.
"Su Yi said earlier that you are a smart person, and I won't make things difficult for you," Zhou Zhili said casually, "But today's matter still needs to be resolved properly. At the very least, we shouldn't disappoint Su Yi. What do you think?"
Madam Cuiyun whispered, "It's up to Young Master to decide."
Zhou Zhili smiled slightly and looked at Mu Zhongting, saying, "Lord Mu, my identity is somewhat inappropriate. How about you take on the trouble of today? What do you think?"
Mu Zhongting laughed, "It's a trivial matter. I am the County Governor of Yonghe County. Whoever wants to seek revenge can come at any time."
Zhou Zhili nodded, then turned to Madam Cuiyun and said, "Do you remember? Tonight, the one who kills these two people will be Lord Mu Zhongting. As for the reason, you can come up with one yourself."
Madam Cuiyun's heart trembled, and she nodded repeatedly.
Seeing that even someone as prominent as Mu Zhongting could only obey Zhou Zhili's words, how could Madam Cuiyun not understand the terrifying nature of Zhou Zhili's identity?
Furthermore, when she thought about Zhou Zhili's attitude towards Su Yi, Madam Cuiyun felt a bitter taste in her mouth that couldn't be dissolved.
"As for these people..." Zhou Zhili looked at Chen Jinlong and the others.
Zhang Duo's face was grim as he proposed, "Why not just kill them all? The fewer people who know about this, the better and safer it is."
Chen Jinlong and the others were frightened to the point of nearly fainting, and they quickly begged for mercy.
"It's not good to kill the innocent," Zhou Zhili thought for a moment and smiled, "Write down their identities one by one and find out about their families and relatives. If any information leaks, no matter who is responsible, eliminate them and their entire clans."
The punishment of collective guilt!
This was undoubtedly even more ruthless and bloodthirsty, revealing a somewhat heartless attitude of an emperor.
But at least it gave Chen Jinlong and the others a chance to live.
After saying these words, Zhou Zhili got up and left with Mu Zhongting.
They left the remaining matters completely to Zhang Duo and the others to handle.
At this moment, Madam Cuiyun didn't know whether to be relieved or depressed. Her state of mind was extremely complex.
In the Hanhai Hall...
"Is the matter resolved?"
Qingqin, who was leaning against the railing and looking into the distance, turned around and looked at Zhou Zhili and Mu Zhongting as they walked in.
"It's resolved," Zhou Zhili sighed lightly. "Unfortunately, this matter is too insignificant to allow me to demonstrate my abilities. Otherwise, who knows, Su Yi might have been moved by my sincerity and ultimately used by me."
Qingqin sneered, "Even if you didn't intervene, someone of his stature would have found a solution. I even suspect that your assistance just now might have been superfluous in his eyes."
Zhou Zhili forced a bitter smile and said, "Senior, can you stop discouraging me like this?"
"I just want to remind you once again that someone like Su Yi would not value the power you hold. His pursuit should be the same as mine, the supreme path of cultivation, the true path to immortality and eternal existence."
Qingqin recalled the moments she had spent with Su Yi, and her gaze became somewhat distant.
"Immortality and eternal existence? Does such a profound realm truly exist?" Mu Zhongting couldn't help but ask.
Qingqin replied without hesitation, "It does!"
But then she shook her head, turned around to overlook the night scenery outside the window, and sighed softly, "Unfortunately, throughout the history of Great Zhou from ancient times to the present, there have been only immortal beings on land, but none who could truly roam the Blue Abyss. Perhaps... they are the true immortals?"
Mu Zhongting couldn't help but fantasize.
He knew about the immortal beings on land, but what about the celestial beings in the sky?
No one knew!
At that moment, Qingqin's gaze fell upon Su Yi and his group as they walked out of Fengyuan Court.
"This guy's demeanor is like that of an exiled immortal, but he's too arrogant."
Staring at Su Yi's slender and solitary figure, Qingqin murmured to herself.