Chapter 80: The Formless Elder
The Formless Elder hunched his body, his rough old hands stroking the cane in his hand as he said, "To be honest with Your Highness the Second Prince, this old man came here for only one thing: to kill someone!"
Speaking thus, a grieving expression appeared on the Formless Elder's face as he stared at Li Que and said, "Not long ago, this old man received a death message from one of my disciples. When I rushed over, I learned that the disciple I had planned to have inherit my legacy had died."
"So this old man followed the trail of clues and found my way to Shangyang City."
"However, although this old man knows that those who killed my disciple were a man and a woman, in this vast Shangyang City, it is difficult to find their whereabouts."
Hearing this, Li Que's eyes shifted slightly as he nodded and said, "I understand what you mean, Elder. I will have people help you find the murderer who killed your disciple. I just wonder what you can offer in return?"
In an instant, the Formless Elder's face suddenly grew three faces squeezed together, saying in unison, "This old man will remain in the Second Prince's manor for three years. Moreover, I have long heard that the Great Li imperial capital is blessed with outstanding people and no shortage of martial Dao geniuses. Taking this opportunity, this old man also wishes to select a good prospect who can inherit my legacy."
Li Que glanced at Elder Zhe sitting on the grand preceptor chair beside him. Seeing the other nod gently, he immediately stood up, cupped his hands toward the Formless Elder with a smile on his face, and said, "Then I wish you success in finding a satisfactory disciple during your three years in the manor."
Hearing this, the Formless Elder's face returned to normal, revealing only an ordinary old man's appearance as he said with a smile, "Excellent, excellent."
Just at this moment, a guard came hurriedly to report, "This lowly one greets both Your Highnesses. A eunuch from the palace has come seeking an audience with His Highness the Third Prince, saying he has urgent matters to report."