In this great hall, Li Chengfeng's identity was the most awkward. He was neither Zhao Bairen's official nor a commoner. Therefore, he could not address himself as' official 'or' commoner '. After thinking for a while, he decided to address himself as' this humble one ', which was neither too high nor too low.
Although it was a weird title, compared to Li Chengfeng's even weirder identity, no one wanted to argue with him.
After all, it was not uncommon to see cultivators in the court, but it was almost impossible to see cultivators in the court. This was because this was a place to discuss state affairs. Cultivators were rarely involved in these matters. They were more concerned about their own world.
This was a restricted area for cultivators.
Li Chengfeng's appearance was a strange start. The officials in the court looked at him with complicated expressions, as if something big was about to happen, as if an unknown door was slowly opening.
Zhao Bairen sat on his throne. "You're Li Chengfeng?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, that is correct."
"I heard you're a descendant of Duke Guang?"
"Yes."
Zhao Bairen sighed. "You're indeed a loyal descendant!
Back then, your ancestor, Duke Guang, saved the emperor in the Horse River. He fought thirteen Jinshen experts in a row and protected Emperor Taizu from ambushes on all sides.
Today, the descendant of Duke Guang protected my son, the Crown Prince, from being hunted by demons and killed two Lightning Grade Masters. What's more, you're much younger than your ancestor when he first became famous. What a young hero! "
Li Chengfeng had heard this many times along the way. He did not understand who spread this. He, Zhao Feiyue, Su Yuehan, Xiaobao, Han Tianxing and the rest had worked together to defeat these two demons. Who was the one who spread the rumor that he had single-handedly killed both of them?
This kind of flattery must have ulterior motives!
"Your Majesty, Thundercloud and Jue Wuji were killed by Her Highness, my junior brother Zhao Xiaobao, Han Tianxing and the rest. I dare not be greedy. If I was alone, I'm afraid Thundercloud could have killed me with one hand."
Li Chengfeng did not tell them about Yuehan because when Yuehan participated in the battle, it was only him, the Thundercloud Demon, and Zhao Feiyue. He had already killed the Thundercloud Demon, so Zhao Feiyue would not take the initiative to mention Yuehan's existence and identity. Hence, in order to protect Yuehan, Li Chengfeng would rather not let her take the credit.
Because he knew that once Yuehan's identity was exposed, not only would she not be able to enjoy the credit, she would also lose her life.
Zhao Bairen nodded as he listened, "Good, you are as humble as your ancestor, not greedy for credit, very good, very good!
Come, come, come, I'll give you a seat. Tell me what happened in detail. "
A servant immediately placed a red velvet stool beside Li Chengfeng, who said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the seat." Then he carefully sat down halfway.
All the civil and military officials in the court looked on coldly, and no one said anything. After all, no one was willing to offend a rising star in the cultivation world who had a good relationship with Her Highness the Princess, even if, as he said, he could kill two big demons in a row with the help of Zhao Feiyue and others.
Li Chengfeng went down the mountain by himself. On the way, he met two great cultivators who fought and caused the dam to collapse. How did they save the people and stop the flood? In Yuanjing City, they met Governor Yuanjing and the flood. Then, while saving Zhao Feiyue, they saved the Crown Prince.
At this, a young general could not help but snort. "Such a coincidence?"
Li Chengfeng tilted his head slightly. "You can ask Her Highness about this. You'll know soon enough."
This handsome general looked like he was about to spit fire when he looked at Li Chengfeng. He was obviously one of Zhao Feiyue's admirers. He gritted his teeth and was about to say something when Zhao Bairen said, "Where's Yue 'er?
Quick, get Yue 'er … "
Before he could finish, Zhao Feiyue's voice came from outside the palace. "Yue 'er requests an audience with Father!"
Now, even an idiot knew that Zhao Feiyue had been waiting outside. Otherwise, how could she have come at such a good time?
There was only one reason. She had been watching Li Chengfeng!
At this moment, the handsome general gritted his teeth, and his face twisted in anger.
Zhao Bairen laughed. "Sigh, it's better to come at the right time. Quick, get Yue 'er in!"
The servant at the door shrieked, "Summon Yunhe Princess, Zhao Feiyue!"
Zhao Feiyue was dressed in white, holding the Milky Way Divine Sword as she slowly walked into the palace. She attracted everyone's attention the moment she entered. The handsome general stared at Zhao Feiyue with an infatuated expression. His eyes were filled with pain as he gritted his teeth to control his emotions.
Zhao Feiyue did not even look at Li Chengfeng when she entered. However, she knelt down beside Li Chengfeng and bowed to Zhao Bairen.
This action was enough to show her attitude. Everyone in the hall looked at Li Chengfeng even more strangely. The handsome general's face instantly paled, as if he had lost his parents.
Zhao Bairen did not seem to understand the gesture. He grinned at Zhao Feiyue. "Yue 'er, did you hear what Li Chengfeng said just now?"
Zhao Feiyue replied, "Yes, I did."
Zhao Bairen asked, "Is that the truth?"
Zhao Feiyue replied, "Every word is true!"
Zhao Bairen nodded slightly and said to Li Chengfeng, "Li Chengfeng, continue."
Li Chengfeng then told them about Zhao Hanqing's awakening, their plans, their encounter with Old Demon Thundercloud and Jue Wuji in Taiyang City, and how they fought against them.
As soon as Li Chengfeng finished, a censor stepped forward and said sternly, "Your Majesty, I accuse Li Chengfeng of being vague, concealing his mistakes, and covering up for criminals!"
Li Chengfeng's heart skipped a beat, thinking that this fire had finally landed on his head.
Li Chengfeng did not go into detail. He did not mention how the governor, Li Tian, had ordered a rain of arrows to drive the refugees away, nor did he mention how he had ordered the massacre of the civilians.
Because Li Chengfeng knew that if he told them, he would really be involved in this case. Moreover, Zhao Feiyue had explained to him that Governor Li Tian was an official of the Crown Prince's faction.
If Li Chengfeng revealed this, he would be accusing Li Tian. Even if he wanted Li Tian to get what he deserved, Li Chengfeng knew that this was not something he should do. He did not want to …
Even if he didn't want to join the Crown Prince's camp, he would stand against him!
Zhong Yue came.
Zhao Bairen said, "Li Chengfeng, what do you have to say?"
"I was too far away from Taiyang City at the time so I didn't see it clearly."
The imperial censor said sternly, "Excuses!"
Gu Cangping sneered, "Li Chengfeng is a cultivator, not an official of His Majesty. Why are you accusing him?
Also, this case has not been determined yet, how can you say he is a criminal?
You, Zheng Yong, on the other hand, can't wait to accuse him. Aren't you trying to cover things up? "
Zheng Yong was about to argue when Zhao Bairen said impatiently,
"Alright, alright, that's enough!" As he spoke, he looked at Zhao Feiyue. "Yue 'er, is what he said true?"
Zhao Feiyue said, "Every word he said is true!"
Zhao Bairen was about to speak when the handsome general could no longer hold it in. He stepped forward and pointed at Li Chengfeng, yelling, "Your Majesty!
I am accusing Li Chengfeng of being the traitorous immortal who escaped the net nineteen years ago!
He is the reincarnated traitorous immortal! "
The crowd was in an uproar!