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Chapter 126 You really do have feelings for her
Just because he has mastered the Qi of Heaven and Earth, he can become the leader of the Southern Demonic Sect or the Divine Sect?

Li Dachui doesn't think so.

They haven't had a nominal leader for hundreds of years, but that hasn't hindered their survival and development.

This shows that they had long ago established an effective system for inheritance and management; the title of "leader" or "acting leader" was just that—a title.

Now, a stranger runs up to you and says, "I have mastered the Qi of Heaven and Earth. According to the rules, I should become the leader." Guess what will happen?

Either change this outdated rule that has been passed down for who knows how many years.

Alternatively, it would solve the problem of those who want to make this rule a reality.

In Li Dachui's view, the second option is more effective and simpler.

After all, any organization with a long history will have some old-fashioned people who firmly adhere to the ancestral laws.

"Godfather, my mother is a saintly protector of the faith, so her status must be quite high. Her words and actions must have a great influence on the religion. Her marriage to the Crown Prince of Qin is a major event, isn't it? Can it be done so casually?" Li Dachui asked.

Zhou Zhi coughed and said, "Actually, the Divine Cult is quite happy to see this happen, and may even provide some assistance."

"Huh?" Li Dachui was somewhat surprised.

"When your mother married Li Anze, the Divine Cult saw it as the best opportunity to launch a major offensive into the North. Unfortunately, our foundation in the North was too weak, and the alliance between Li Anmin and the powerful families launched its attack too quickly, so the Divine Cult could not provide your mother with much help at the last moment. In the end, your mother died in battle, and the rest of us could only quickly withdraw from the North."

Li Dachui understood somewhat.

It seems that the mother's marriage to the father was probably not just based on true love.

"Was the identity of the Mother, the Holy Apostle, public knowledge?"

“Of course not!” Zhou Zhi chuckled. “Whether in the North or the South, the Divine Cult is an extremely mysterious sect, and very few people can get a glimpse of its full picture. With your mother’s status, even fewer people know about it.”

"If it's too mysterious, I'm afraid it won't be accepted by the world. How can such a sect develop?" Li Dachui wondered.

"The Divine Cult has many open branches that operate in the world, such as the Five Pecks of Rice Cult and the White Lotus Cult!"

Li Dachui understood.

So the God Cult is a sect that specializes in inciting rebellion!

No wonder it's called a demonic cult by the world, and everyone wants to eradicate it as soon as possible! No matter which country or who's in power, nobody likes someone rebelling against them!

Even I don't like it.

However, this is also a potential ally that can be formed.

The Demonic Sect has a strong presence in the south, and it must have infiltrated the north as well. Even if it suffered a major blow 25 years ago, several decades have passed, and it may have recovered some of its strength. We could make use of it then.

Whether or not one becomes a cult leader is irrelevant, but being able to use this excuse to get involved and leverage some power for one's own benefit is also a good thing.

If chaos erupts within the Great Wall, it would be truly strange if a sect like the Divine Rebellion, which specializes in rebellion, didn't stir up trouble within it.

Having mastered the Qi of Heaven and Earth, even if I can't become the sect leader, I can still be a holy protector of the sect.

"Godfather, since we have such a deep connection with the Divine Cult, why didn't you take me south to seek refuge under their banner? They should have had no problem saving my life, right?" Li Dachui asked, somewhat puzzled. "Why did you bring me all the way to the borderlands? This road is far too dangerous!"

Zhou Zhi sneered, "What's so hard to understand? People get cold once they're gone, let alone when your mother was already dead. Back then, my martial arts cultivation was low, just a mere eighth-rank. What were we going to do in the south? Expect the Divine Sect to avenge you? It would be merciful if they didn't sell you to Southern Chu! Besides, I think if we want to avenge your mother, we have to fight them head-on. Some of the Divine Sect's methods require using others, which I find unpleasant and unsatisfying, and the chances of success are not high."

Do you see opportunities outside the Great Wall?

“Of course, at that time, both Qin and Southern Chu were relatively orderly, but only outside the pass were there many opportunities, and Qin’s rule here was still very weak. Here, we could find opportunities. And as it turns out, my idea was not wrong!” Zhou Zhi said, “Now, you are at the banquet table and have the opportunity to take charge.”

Indeed, those who can associate with a mother are not simple people.

In terms of vision alone, Zhou Zhi is first-rate.

It's no wonder that back then, my mother, who was at the Divine Travel Realm, was able to become good friends with a martial arts practitioner at the eighth rank.

To be able to resolutely take oneself to a completely unfamiliar place and start from scratch under those circumstances requires great courage and good vision.

If you choose the wrong direction, no matter how hard you try, you will only go in the opposite direction and go further and further astray.

If you make the right choice, all your hard work will pay off.

"Godfather, thank you!" Li Dachui stepped forward, stretched out his hands, and hugged Zhou Zhi tightly. "Kid, why are you suddenly being so affectionate? I'm not used to it!" Zhou Zhi was stunned for a moment. Since childhood, Li Dachui had always respected him, but there was never any real intimacy between them. It seemed that there was always something between them.

This kid was precocious from a young age; he grasped many things instantly, sometimes even without being told. In many areas of knowledge, he even seemed to have been born with some kind of innate knowledge.

Zhou Zhi had always thought that he had been too strict with him.

After all, most people wouldn't be willing to throw a fifteen-year-old boy into the wilderness to struggle for survival, facing countless wolves and tigers.

Baojianfeng comes from the sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold.

If it weren't for all the hard work over the years, how could Li Dachui be the famous figure he is today, known far beyond the Great Wall?

Releasing Zhou Zhi, Li Dachui took a step back, looked Zhou Zhi up and down, and said with a smile, "Old man, don't worry, I'll take care of you in your old age and see you off when you die! When you're gone, I'll wear mourning clothes for you."

Zhou Zhi's eyes welled up with tears, and his nose stung. He punched Li Dachui lightly, laughing and cursing, "I'm alive and well, and I'll live for many more years. I'll watch you unify the area beyond the Great Wall, defeat the Northern Yuan, and finally trample Chang'an, raise your spear in Danyang, and unify the world! How can you curse me to die!"

The two smiled at each other.

"How about we have a drink today? Is there still a world left?" Li Dachui asked with a smile.

“No, but Old Man Fu is coming soon. He’ll definitely have some in his luggage. When he arrives, I’ll lure him out, and you can go and steal it!” Zhou Zhi said with a smile.

"Well, Old Man Fu is considered my ancestor, so stealing his luggage isn't a good idea, is it?"

"Now that you're serious, how many good things have you stolen from him?"

"How can that be called stealing? It's helping Old Master Fu find a better place for those things, so they don't just sit there doing nothing! What a waste!"

"Then I think it makes sense that Old Man Fu hid the mortal world away to use as medicinal wine. Our five internal organs are the best place in the mortal world!"

"That makes sense!" Li Dachui laughed. "In that case, when he arrives, we'll split up and do our own thing."

"That's how it should be!"

"By the way, old man, I have a question for you. When my mother handed me over to you, didn't she give me a name?"

"Isn't 'Li Dachui' a good name? Your big hammer is destined to smash this rotten world to pieces, and to crush those moles and parasites in Chang'an to pieces. It's a name that truly reflects its meaning, isn't it wonderful!"

"Did you name him?"

"Of course, your mother calls you Bao'er. If you're not satisfied with Li Dachui, then you can call him Li Bao'er!"

"Then forget it. I'll just stick with Li Dachui. I think it's a pretty imposing name. Besides, I've been called that for decades, so I'm used to it, aren't I?"

"That's right, it's just a name, what's there to worry about? Once you become the ruler of the world, even if you're called Li Dog Shit or Li Teapot, everyone will think it sounds great and is very impressive!"

“My name is Li Dachui. Alright, old man, I have to get to work. If you’re free, I think you could go and greet Old Man Fu. Let’s do the preliminary work thoroughly so it will make things easier for us later. Otherwise, given Old Man Fu’s vigilance and our past record, it might be very difficult for us to succeed!”

"Alright, I'll go greet her. But Da Chui, you should still find time to comfort Xia Zhi. This time, the little girl burst into tears as soon as she saw me!" Zhou Zhi stared at Li Da Chui: "That little girl is my last disciple, you can't bully her! I won't stand for it!"

"How could I dare to bully her?" Li Dachui said helplessly.

"Then why is she crying?" Zhou Zhi sneered. "This girl is very stubborn. She'd rather bleed than shed a tear. In this world, the only person who can make her cry is you!"

"It really wasn't me!" Li Dachui looked at Zhou Zhi with a wronged expression: "Didn't I tell Xia Zhi and the other two that Xiao Changche is a woman? I can't keep this from them, can I? After hearing about it, Xia Zhi has been a bit absent-minded. I heard from Xiao Man that Xia Zhi cried a lot after she went back."

"I understand!" Zhou Zhi said thoughtfully.

"What do you understand?"

“What’s there not to understand!” Zhou Zhi sighed. “That girl has always had your heart completely set on her since she was little. She’s never had any competitors. When Zhang Qingyun came, she was nervous for a while, but Zhang Qingyun was relatively weaker in terms of competitiveness. Now she’s finished. Xiao Changche is miles ahead of her in terms of looks, ability, and importance to you. She’s seen that she has no hope, so of course she’s crying every day.”

"Old man, I consider Xia Zhi my younger sister!"

"Get lost!" Zhou Zhi spat in Li Dachui's face. "I'll talk to her about this. Even if she can't be the official wife, she'll still have a title. Hmm, I also need to talk to Xiao Changche about this. That girl shouldn't be so intolerant, right?"

"Old man, do you believe Xiao Changche will stab you out with one spear?!" Li Dachui exclaimed in shock, "Are you just looking for trouble?!"

“I tried it and I found out you were interested in Xiao Changche!” Zhou Zhi said.

(End of this chapter)