Great Li Martial God

Fu Qiwen was perhaps right. This martial world should indeed be thoroughly cleaned up.

Regarding this, Li Musheng was naturally happy to see it happen.

However, he didn't necessarily have to shoulder the responsibility alone.

His nature was already carefree, and he had no ambitions. However, the world did not lack ambitious people.

Whether it was Great Li or other dynasties, there was no shortage of old fellows like Emperor Yuanwu who were full of ambition and also full of vigor. Having them charge into battle was just perfect.

Li Musheng pondered in his heart, his brows gradually relaxing. Then he glanced at Fu Qiwen and said, "I can see that Lord Fu is indeed someone who hates evil like an enemy."

Speaking of which, Li Musheng pondered for a moment and said calmly, "How about this, you pick an auspicious day, and we'll make a trip to Falling God Peak."

Hearing this, Fu Qiwen remained silent and instead narrowed his eyes at Li Musheng, "Is Your Highness certain you will agree to this subject's request?"

"What else did you think?"

Li Musheng raised his eyebrows, then stood up and patted Fu Qiwen's shoulder. Standing beside him, he said softly, "I know that for such a major matter, you definitely can't make the decision yourself. Why not go ask His Majesty?" At this point, Li Musheng's voice dropped slightly as he continued, "Also, there's only one chance. After the matter is accomplished, the Tianjin Guards will be mine. In addition, have His Majesty agree to one more condition of mine."

Fu Qiwen turned his head sideways, staring at Li Musheng's young and handsome face, his gaze filled with shock and doubt.

The stakes and consequences of this matter, he had already explained very clearly to the other party. However, not only was the other party unmoved, but he still looked so casual.

It was as if in the other party's eyes, Falling God Peak, one of the four great sects dominating the martial world, was some kind of small fry, completely beneath mention.

At this time, seeing the other party staring at him unblinkingly, Li Musheng furrowed his brows.

As expected, this fellow was definitely jealous of his appearance!

"Lord Fu, think it over carefully yourself."

Li Musheng stroked his chin, then turned to look at Yu Jin, whose expression was full of shock, and said, "Lord Yu, show me around. Let me familiarize myself with the environment of this Tianjin Guards headquarters in advance."

Hearing this, Suppression Commissioner Yu Jin immediately snapped out of the conversation between the two, his facial expression changing rapidly and uncertainly.

Was this... really confidential information he was allowed to hear?

Although he had always known that the Tianjin Guards had plans targeting martial world forces, this was the first time he had heard from Fu Qiwen's mouth such a clear plan to destroy Falling God Peak, one of the four great sects of the martial world.

The key point was, this wasn't even the most significant part.

What was even more astonishing was that this Eighth Prince, whose identity had just been confirmed, actually voluntarily accepted the important task of exterminating Falling God Peak?

Yu Jin even wondered if he had heard wrong.

Immediately, he quietly glanced at Fu Qiwen, and seeing that the other party was not paying attention to him but instead had a somewhat strange expression on his face, he could only say to Li Musheng, "Please follow me, Your Highness."

Having said this, he suppressed all the shock and doubt in his heart and led Li Musheng away through the corridor at the side entrance of the great hall.

For a time, only Fu Qiwen remained alone in the great hall. He turned his head to look in the direction Li Musheng had departed, pondering something unknown, and said softly, "Is it a newborn calf unafraid of tigers, or does he have other resources to rely on?"

Just then, Han Li and Sun Changyu, wearing bamboo hats and rain cloaks, walked in from outside the great hall.

"My lord, the bodies of the five assassins have been brought back, and we've also had our people stay behind to handle the aftermath."

Hearing this, Fu Qiwen turned around, his expression returning to normal, and asked, "Did you discover anything?"

"There were indeed some findings."

Han Li, with his gaunt features, nodded lightly and said, "This subordinate conducted a simple examination of the five corpses. Apart from the three from Skull-Tapping Bamboo Staff Elder, this subordinate discovered hidden tattoos on the other two. They should be spy assassins from Great Zhou."

Fu Qiwen nodded lightly, seeming not particularly surprised by this.

Border wars between Great Zhou and Great Li were constant, and unlike the other three dynasties, Great Zhou and Great Li had an irreconcilable blood feud between them. It wasn't strange for the other side to send assassins to attack Li Musheng.

At this time, Fu Qiwen pondered for a moment and asked, "What do you think of the strength of the person who acted?"

Hearing this, Han Li pondered for a while and cupped his hands, saying, "This subordinate believes that if the person who acted had martial Dao cultivation at the half-step Heaven-Human level, dealing with an encirclement by five Martial Dao Grand Masters should not be a big problem, but to kill all five so easily would be difficult to accomplish."

"Therefore, this subordinate believes that the person who acted should be an expert at the Heaven-Human Realm."

Fu Qiwen narrowed his eyes slightly, thought for a moment, then voiced his instructions, "Hand those two Great Zhou assassins over to the Hidden Intelligence Bureau for processing. These people were able to precisely know the whereabouts of Chief Eunuch Sun and the others, so there must be spies within Aurora Pavilion. Regarding this matter, entrust it to you..."

Speaking to this point, he paused slightly, then his gaze shifted as he said, "Go find the Eighth Prince and ask him to assist you in investigating this matter. This official still has business and must make another trip to the palace."

Having said this, a gleam flashed in Fu Qiwen's eyes as he directly turned and left the great hall.

"The Eighth Prince?"

Han Li and Sun Changyu, who remained behind, looked at each other, both appearing bewildered.

...

At the same time, Emperor Yuanwu's decree acknowledging Li Musheng's identity as the Eighth Prince was transmitted from within the palace and publicly announced to the world.

Although the skies above Shangyang City were still filled with urgent wind and heavy rain that had not ceased, from the palace consorts and princes and court ministers above, down to martial world gangs and peddlers and servants below, all began spreading this news, transmitting it throughout the imperial capital at an extremely fast speed.

Tianqian Palace.

On both sides of the bamboo curtain, Tianjin Guards Commander Fu Qiwen stood respectfully, while Emperor Yuanwu sat quietly without speaking.

After listening to Fu Qiwen's return visit and report, learning that Li Musheng had immediately accepted the task of exterminating Falling God Peak, Emperor Yuanwu fell directly silent, not speaking for a full half incense stick's worth of time.

Finally, Emperor Yuanwu slowly opened his mouth and asked, "What does Qiwen think?"

Fu Qiwen shook his head lightly and said, "This subject believes that even if there is an expert at the Heaven-Human Realm behind the Eighth Prince, before a martial world behemoth like Falling God Peak, it's simply beneath mention."

"Then why are you in such a hurry to come see me?"

Hearing this, Fu Qiwen's expression hesitated for a moment, then he said solemnly, "This subject only feels that since we've decided to take action against those martial world forces, rather than waiting for an opportunity that may never appear, we might as well act now."

"The longer time drags on, the greater the martial world forces will become, and the so-called opportunity will become ever more elusive."

"Previously, this subject dared not act because of looking ahead and behind. This time, taking advantage of the Eighth Prince as an opportunity, it has made this subject want to risk everything and give it a try!"

Emperor Yuanwu observed Fu Qiwen through the bamboo curtain without speaking. After a while, he indifferently said, "Do you know what consequences you'll have to bear if this matter fails?"

Fu Qiwen's body moved slightly, but the deep wrinkles on his forehead relaxed and smoothed out as he calmly lowered his head, "This subject knows. This subject is willing at any time to apologize with death for Great Li!"