The crux of the matter is that you cannot be like Li Si, doing everything strictly according to ritual standards.
You are simply a walking ruler and compass.
"It's useless for Lord Tonggu to pester me like this. The national treasury is empty, how am I supposed to give you any money!" Within less time than it takes to brew a cup of tea, Li Yao reappeared.
"That is Lord Li Yao's concern, it has nothing to do with me!" Li Si said indifferently.
"Damn it~" Li Yao was left speechless.
"The southern expeditionary army needs money, and all the administrative offices in the imperial court also need money. You—"
While dodging the opponent's attack, Shen Jian delivered several consecutive palms to the ground, using the true qi striking the earth to slow his descent before landing safely.
It was already remarkable enough that you could use your meager remnant soul to hear your master's soul voice; did you really expect to keep your master's main soul conscious all the time?
Chapter 1157