Chapter 226: Catching An Adulterer
In the teahouse, martial cultivators from major powers were discussing the major events that had occurred in the past few days.
“After Zhu Men was defeated, Zuo Qiu Hong stepped in to save Zhu Yi Bai.”
“It’s said that the Heartless Golden Ape, carrying demon race martial cultivators from Tian Ya Ridge, also submitted to the Zuo Qiu Gatehouse and did not side with the Far West Ash Region.”
“Tian Ya Ridge is, after all, in the heart of the Southern Territory, right under the nose of the Zuo Qiu Gatehouse, which is different from Coffin Mountain located at the edge of the Southern Territory and Night City hidden in the Nether Realm of the Dead.”
“The Zuo Qiu Gatehouse’s prestige is growing day by day, almost unifying Southern City, with overall strength strong enough to contend with the Imperial Court and the Far West Ash Region!”
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“Li Weiyi and Yang Qingxi have been missing for five days, as if they vanished into thin air. All sides have searched the entire city but found no trace of them.”
“It’s said they long ago died at the hands of strong practitioners from the Far West Ash Region. How could they escape alive after offending Luan Sheng Lin You?”
“Yang Qingxi’s Dragon Seed Voucher did indeed fall into the hands of Luan Sheng Lin You.”
“What a pity, slaying a top master like Hua Yuzi should have made them famous under heaven.”
Hearing this, Yang Qingxi sneered coldly, about to open her mouth to mock them.
Suddenly, a familiar strange laugh sounded: “Where did you hear this fake news? As far as I know, those two are hiding somewhere enjoying themselves! Have you heard of Flowing Stream?”
“Yes, yes, everyone says Young Master Li’s methods are brilliant, what he says he can certainly do. Whether it’s defeating all enemies under heaven in five moves or the bold words of Flowing Stream, they never fail to deliver.”
“If they hadn’t truly taken down Yang Qingxi, how could the two of them, with their life-and-death grudges, join forces against enemies?”
Under her veil, Yang Qingxi’s face turned ashen. She turned her head to look at Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai coming down the stairs, transmitting sound to Li Weiyi with magic energy: “That filthy talk, was it really you who said it?”
Li Weiyi smiled bitterly repeatedly, burying his head as he poured tea for Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai in advance: “If I had such intentions, Young Lady Yang, would you dare live under the same roof as me? What are we even talking about… Heavens, stop it, may I never hear that phrase again in my lifetime.”
Shi Liuyu sat down at their tea table, picked up the tea and drank, chuckling as he looked at Li Weiyi with utmost curiosity: “Little Li, how’s the stream?”
“Law King, I’m right here!” Yang Qingxi tapped the desk with her finger, saying coldly.
“Bang!”
Shi Jiuzhai kicked Shi Liuyu: “Saying it like that before was fine, since you were enemies. But it’s different now; she’s our sister-in-law, show some respect.”
Shi Liuyu quickly cupped his fists and apologized to the two: “It was my fault as Sixth Brother. For your wedding, I will punish myself with three cups.”
“No need for self-punishment, just settle the bill!”
Li Weiyi stood up and left, not daring to stay with Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai.
There were too many people and eyes here; seeing the two Law Kings at their table would definitely make someone suspect his and Yang Qingxi’s identities.
Their identities and whereabouts might thus be exposed.
Yang Qingxi followed closely behind, hurrying down the stairs.
After leaving the teahouse, the two walked on the bustling streets.
Yang Qingxi said: “Those two must have been sent by old guys from the Jiu Li tribe, deliberately exposing your whereabouts to separate us and force you back to Southern City. Li Weiyi, let’s part ways here!”
Li Weiyi said: “I’ve always felt we should first resolve the Six Desires Talisman!”
“You help me rescue Yang Zhiyong, and I’ll immediately mutually resolve it with you, plus pay you a handsome reward. Don’t rush to refuse; with the rumors flying about you and me now, if I go to Shi Shishi, he’ll definitely be happy to help me save him.” Yang Qingxi laughed.
“Then go find him! I don’t want to touch any of your Sui Sect matters anymore.”
Li Weiyi turned and headed toward Evergreen Temple.
Yang Qingxi stared at his receding back, the smile in her eyes gradually fading. Li Weiyi’s resolute heart exceeded her expectations; all her means failed to shake it.
Such a person could not be subdued!
Only at this moment did Yang Qingxi truly begin to consider whether to fully commit to reconciliation or, after the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, have the Sect Master spare no cost to slay him and eliminate the hidden danger.
Yang Qingxi had one key issue she had not mentioned to Li Weiyi at all.
That was, the hatred between Sui Sect and the Jiu Li tribe was destined to involve the two of them. The difficulty of reconciliation was far greater than eliminating the hidden danger.
Yang Qingxi’s gaze was calm as water; lifting her head from deep thought, she realized the front was a crossroads.
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Returning to Evergreen Temple, Li Weiyi was still a dozen zhang away from the guest hall where he and Yang Qingxi lived when he sensed someone inside the room.
He stopped, circulating magic energy in his body.
Zuo Qiu Ting’s voice came from inside the room: “Back alone, where’s Young Lady Yang?”
Li Weiyi hurried over, reached the door, looked at the three inside, and smiled: “How did you find us?”
Zuo Qiu Ting sat on a chair, holding a folding fan, leg crossed, facing the gate directly.
Shi Shishi stuck out his butt, sprawled on the bed sniffing around like a fat cat: “Both your scents are here, Brother Weiyi, have you slept together for five days?”
Qi Xiao checked the desk and windows, searching for suspicious traces.
“Impressive!”
He gave Li Weiyi a thumbs up, bowed: “Please, Young Master Li, teach me the true scriptures—how did you take down a woman like Yang Qingxi? She’s one of the top strong practitioners among the young generation of women in the Southern Territory, with ruthless methods, strong mind, and great ability.”
Li Weiyi entered, sat next to Zuo Qiu Ting: “What are you doing in the Eastern Territory? Here specifically to catch adultery?”
“Haha!”
Zuo Qiu Ting laughed: “If we wanted to catch adultery, we’d have come three days ago, and brought Li Ling with us. See, Brother, I’m righteous—no Jiu Li tribe martial cultivators brought, just so you wouldn’t be caught in the middle in a tough spot.”
“Three days ago, you already knew we were at Evergreen Temple?” Li Weiyi said.
“To be precise, the afternoon of the second day you hid at Evergreen Temple, I knew! But I was too busy then and knew you needed to heal injuries, so I didn’t disturb you.”
Zuo Qiu Ting said seriously: “You know, what’s the Zuo Qiu Gatehouse’s biggest advantage in this Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival? It’s the informants spread throughout every corner of the city.”
“You evading this net for a day and night is already impressive!”
Li Weiyi asked: “Preparing to act against Dragon Gate and Lei Xiao Sect?”
“Can’t I just be here to visit you two fierce ones who slew Hua Yuzi? Li Weiyi, you did me a huge favor! Without Hua Yuzi, Luan Sheng Lin You is no longer invincible, their mobility greatly limited.” Zuo Qiu Ting said.
The location of the Longevity Pill Voucher would display on all First Rank, Second Rank, and Third Class invitations.
If Luan Sheng Lin You carried the Longevity Pill Voucher, any action would expose their whereabouts in advance.
If they left the Longevity Pill Voucher at their base without a top master like Hua Yuzi guarding it, it would be easy for others to raid their nest.
Zuo Qiu Ting said: “I’m in the Eastern Territory not to deal with Dragon Gate and Lei Xiao Sect, but to protect them. Because tonight, the Imperial Court, Far West Ash Region, and Snow Sword Tang Court plan to join forces to eliminate the two bugs of the Eastern Territory and divide all the Longevity Pills, Dragon Seeds, and Dragon Bones in the Eastern Territory.”
Li Weiyi instantly understood: “These three families’ next target is the Zuo Qiu Gatehouse?”
Zuo Qiu Ting nodded: “Lately, the Zuo Qiu Gatehouse’s momentum has been too overwhelming. If those three weren’t worried about Dragon Gate and Lei Xiao Sect reaping the benefits, they’d be attacking us tonight.”
“Now, the existence of Dragon Gate and Lei Xiao Sect has instead become a force restraining them.”
Li Weiyi muttered to himself: “No wonder…”
The appearance of Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai was to force him away from the impending storm vortex in the Eastern Territory, a warning.
Qi Xiao said: “Brother Weiyi, you don’t have a Dragon Seed Voucher or Dragon Bone Ticket yet, right? Want to grab one amid the chaos tonight? I’ll assist you with Ten-Meal Law King.”
“Thanks for Brother Qi’s kind offer, I’m not in a hurry for now.”
Li Weiyi was of course interested in Du’e Temple’s rewards, but always felt it too dangerous to have his identity and position locked, so he hadn’t actively gone for it.
“Then you two grab one for me first.” Shi Shishi said.
Li Weiyi thought of something, looking at Zuo Qiu Ting in surprise: “Wait, with such a big formation tonight, you’re just bringing these two to save Dragon Gate and Lei Xiao Sect?”
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Yang Qingxi rode in a carriage, returning to Northern City.
Upon arriving at the Governor’s Mansion gate, the carriage was stopped by a Imperial Court martial dao master who was a Five Seas Realm cultivator breaking through to the Sixth Sea. He shouted coldly: “Who goes there? Don’t you know the Imperial Court rules—no carriages or idlers may approach within ten zhang of the Governor’s Mansion, violators will be slain.”
Yang Qingxi lifted the carriage curtain and stepped out.
Outside, Imperial Court martial cultivators had already gathered, all on high alert.
Yang Qingxi removed her veil, revealing a delicate and stunningly beautiful face: “Sui Sect, Yang Qingxi! I wasn’t aware the Imperial Court had such a rule—and when?”
“What, she’s Yang Qingxi?”
“The Yang Qingxi who killed Hua Yuzi!”
“Not an Ash Spirit, is it?”
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The Imperial Court martial cultivators holding spear magic tools buzzed like a boiling pot, some shocked, some reverent, some admiring.
Some martial cultivators had already rushed into the Governor’s Mansion gate to report.
Yang Qingxi knew these Imperial Court martial cultivators were the type to bully the weak and fawn on the strong, so she deliberately sneered arrogantly: “The Number One Expert under Luan Sheng Lin You died by my hand—who among the Ash Spirits could skin me?”
The Sixth Sea martial cultivator from before hurried forward to salute: “Lady Yang, my deepest apologies. The dragon struggles in Qiu Zhou Prefecture City are intensifying daily, with martial cultivators and carriages carrying Thunder Law Profound Ice coming to charge the gates and break formations, hence this rule. If we’ve startled you, please forgive us.”
Jiang Ning personally came to the Governor’s Mansion gate to greet her, saying coldly: “Yang Qingxi, the Second Palace Master wants to see you!”
Yang Qingxi quickly restrained her arrogance, hurried through the gate, paused briefly beside Jiang Ning, and saluted: “What virtue or ability does Qingxi have to alarm the Envoy to come greet me.”
Behind Jiang Ning, Zhuang Yue clenched her fists tightly, teeth nearly grinding to bits, staring at Yang Qingxi heading to pay respects to the Second Palace Master: “Look at her smug face! If not for passing orders for the Second Palace Master, why would Miss have to put up with her attitude. Hua Yuzi wasn’t killed by her alone!”
Jiang Ning glared at her: “The strength Yang Qingxi has shown is Successor Level, and she truly aided the Imperial Court with the first great achievement of the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival. You, watch your words from now on.”
