Martial Master

Previously, regarding the matter of the City Guard Office, the Leng family directly intervened in the internal affairs of the dynasty, yet Liu Xuanrui showed no reaction.

This was already quite absurd.

What was even more exaggerated was that the Leng family had released a new type of pill, only to be targeted by Chen Shao. The ancestor of the Leng family wanted to kill Chen Shao, but His Majesty and Dean Fu Xingcheng came in strong, demanding severe punishment for the Leng family.

However, when the experts from the Wu family, Wujizong, and Guiyuanzong appeared, Liu Xuanrui immediately retreated.

At that time, Zhuo Qingfeng was quite puzzled; after all, with the strength of the royal family, even if they feared the alliance with the Leng family, they shouldn't be this weak, directly retreating.

Now knowing that there were issues with Liu's ancestor, Zhuo Qingfeng couldn't help but feel enlightened.

The Liu family's ancestor, guarding the dynasty, was the last cornerstone of the Dawei Dynasty. It was precisely because of him that the dynasty could remain safe, and the Liu family could secure their position in the royal family, with no one daring to offend them. If he were to pass away... it was likely that the entire Dawei Dynasty would be surrounded by enemies, shaken by storms, and could fall apart at any moment.

No wonder Liu Xuanrui wanted to avoid the South Palace from them. It wasn't that Liu Xuanrui didn't trust the other party, but this matter was of great importance. The fewer people who knew, the less risk there was.

Not to mention, if the news reached the Leng family, Wujizong, Guiyuanzong, and the Wu family alliance, they would certainly act recklessly, and it wouldn't be impossible for them to openly target Chen Di.

Liu Xuanrui clearly understood that the royal family had already become one with Chen Di Pavilion; when one flourished, all flourished, and when one suffered, all suffered. That was why he sought him for consultation.

"Your Majesty, if possible, please take Zhuo to meet your Liu family ancestor. It's impractical to go to the Northern Heavenly Domain to invite Master Yaowang and look for pills that prolong life. Perhaps after meeting your Liu family ancestor, I might find a new turning point."

Liu Xuanrui thought for a moment and smiled bitterly, "It can only be this way."

Since the news had already been disclosed, he no longer cared if Zhuo Qingfeng knew the specifics of the ancestor's condition.

Under Liu Xuanrui's arrangement, the two quickly arrived at a secret palace deep within the royal palace.

Zhuo Qingfeng glanced around and could feel that the spiritual energy in this place was exceptionally abundant. It was clear that this should be the secluded place of the royal ancestor.

After having someone announce their arrival, Liu Xuanrui led Zhuo Qingfeng into the palace.

As soon as Zhuo Qingfeng entered, he saw an elderly figure sitting on a bed within the palace.

This elder had white hair and beard, wrinkled skin, age spots on his face, and emitted a decaying, broken aura, as if he could pass away at any moment.

Zhuo Qingfeng's heart sank. Even without checking, he knew that this person had reached the point of exhaustion.

It should be noted that although this Liu ancestor had a long lifespan, seemingly close to two hundred years, a Martial King powerhouse would never exude this kind of decaying aura.

Let alone the appearance of age spots.

Just like Zhuo Qingfeng, who looked to be over sixty, but if he were to break through to Martial King in the future, his appearance could even revert to youthful looks—he could go from looking over sixty to appearing to be in his forties or fifties.

Currently, the appearance of Liu's ancestor clearly indicated that the vitality within him had decayed to a certain extent, to the point where he could no longer maintain vital signs.

"Old man Liu Tai greets Master Zhuo of the Alchemy Pavilion." On the bed, Liu Tai slightly clasped his hands, speaking with labored breaths, as if he could barely catch his breath.