Chapter 649: Business TaxChapter 989: Imperial Authority, Supreme and Inviolable

This was Li Chen's first time hearing Gong Huiyu speak so much at once.

Even when Li Chen tried his best to communicate with Gong Huiyu, the answers he usually received were just "um," "okay," "no," and rarely exceeded five characters.

Her retort to Master Zhiwang at this moment could be described as extravagant.

and the angle is sharp, and the force is extremely strong.

Li Chen didn't even need to look to imagine that Monk Jiewang's expression must be very unpleasant right now.

Upon entering the East Palace, Li Chen waved his hand to stop the guards' bows. As soon as he arrived, he immediately caught the attention of Gong Huiyu and Jie Wang.

Given their abilities, they might have known about Li Chen even before he entered.

"It's so lively."

Li Chen walked over with his hands in his pockets and said lightly.

"Amitabha Buddha, this poor monk has met His Royal Highness the Prince."

Facing the monk Jiewang's bow, Li Chen smiled and said: "Master suddenly visited, it must be that some days ago's problem has already been answered"

Nodding, Li Chen looked at Gong Huiyu again and said, "Haven't seen you in a few days, why did you start arguing with this palace's guest as soon as you came back"

Facing Li Chen, Gong Huiyu instantly regained her usual aloof demeanor. She said indifferently, "Some people just don't know their place."

Li Chen said: "I know she came from the Bai Lian Sect, but whether or not she's a demoness, your word doesn't count."

Li Chen squinted at Jie Wang and said, "Master wouldn't be so idle as to concern himself with everything that happens around this palace, would you"

Jìwàng the monk immediately said, "This poor monk does not dare."

"Let us go, please come in and speak with me."

Li Chen waved his hand and walked into the Xizheng Hall first.

As Gong Huiyu brushed past Li Chen, he whispered, “Give me some face. This monk, you can't beat him anyway. Why not just pretend you didn't see him”

Li Chen's words were very direct.

Gong Huiyu pursed her lips slightly, but she also knew how terrifying the strength of this old monk was. A true earth immortal, if not for the fact that this was the East Palace, this monk wouldn't dare to be so presumptuous. I'm afraid the moment they met, she would have already been subdued by him.

I was a little annoyed at first by how "lowly" my abilities were.

Gong Huiyu turned her head and walked away.

Jiewang the monk knew who was in charge here and kept silent, bowing his head humbly.

After entering the Xizheng Hall, Li Chen did not immediately discuss cooperation. Instead, he instructed Wan Jiaojiao to bring a cup of hot tea before saying: "Master, whether it's Shaolin or the White Lotus Sect, there is no essential difference between them in my palace. So, although you martial artists may have differences based on your positions, those so-called righteous and evil matters are unimportant to me here."

"Major national events are not necessarily about right and wrong, nor do they concern good or bad people."

Jie-wàng the monk looked up at Li Chen and said, “The White Lotus sect is harmful to the country.”

"Yes."

Li Chen nodded, not denying it.

"Therefore, this palace will rectify the White Lotus Sect, but it has nothing to do with you. It is a political struggle, an administrative measure, and even using the army to crush them are all matters of the court and this palace. Whether it be Shaolin or other sects in the Jianghu, they have no right to act as agents of justice for the common people."

A hero who breaks the law with martial arts, Li Chen hates most are these martial arts masters who rely on their skills to act like "my life is up to me, not heaven." It's simply brainless. So whenever he has the chance, Li Chen will make his attitude clear.d, "Since this palace can replace the emperor to bestow a title upon you, it can also replace the emperor to strip you of your royal position...""Your Highness, please wait."Zhao Xuanji took a step fo...