Becoming a God from a Water Monkey

Chapter 1127 Advance Salary Payment, Southern Xinjiang in Crisis (7k6, Requesting Monthly Tickets, Three-in-One)

"Go if you wish. Elder Yu is both a second-class elder of my Heavenly Fire Sect and the sect master of the second-rank River God Sect. The two have never been mutually exclusive. For such an important matter as the relocation of the sect, it is only right and proper that you should go back. Elder Yu, go and take a break."

"Thank you, Elder Fei! Although that is true, without the main sect, there would be no minor sect; without the creation of the world by leaving the divine realm, there would be no continuation of our lineage. I have only been in the sect for less than a month, and it would be inappropriate to leave without saying goodbye. It would be best if I could inform Elder Fei and obtain the sect's approval."

"Hahaha, good, good, go ahead, I already know about this matter. Elder Yu himself is probably quite curious about the new location of the sect."

"When I return, I'll bring Elder Fei some of my River God Sect's specialties, honey-flavored spider lilies."

Some things you can do, and some you can choose not to do.

Doing it has its benefits, and not doing it has its consequences.

You can't achieve instant success or have smooth sailing.

If you don't do it, you'll often miss out on that crucial point in making a good impression when getting things done.

After completing the formalities with Elder Fei Taiyu, Liang Qu let Shen Zhongliang, who had come to find him, go back first, and then went to the Tianhuo Sect's Finance Department.

The Department of Finance and Revenue, equivalent to the Ministry of Revenue of the imperial court, was responsible for the overall management of the Heavenly Fire Sect's blood treasures.

"Give me my salary for August and September, all at once."

"Elder Yu..." the disciple said with a troubled expression, "You came to the Heavenly Fire Sect in mid-August and left halfway through September. There's no salary available in the accounts..."

“People are flexible, rules are rigid…” Liang Qu looked around and tapped the table with his fin. “Although you are a second-class disciple, I heard that you have a younger sister in the first-class sect, Shuyu Pavilion?”

The disciple was surprised and lowered his voice: "How did you know?"

"Nothing is impossible for a willing heart. Here's what I'll do: I'll arrange for your sister to be affiliated with me! Come to the Heavenly Fire Sect. Begin your work as a fourth-class disciple! The beginning is always the hardest. Once you cross this threshold, won't it be easier for you, her older brother?"

The second-class disciple of the Ministry of Revenue's finances brightened up.

Each elder in the Heavenly Fire Sect has a corresponding number of disciple slots. Unfortunately, new elders are not common. Elder Yu has just joined the sect, and there are plenty of fin-head slots available.

"Elder Yu, is what you say true?"

"Ahem, I didn't say anything. I just happen to be short of people under my command, so what difference does it make who I use?" Liang Quyu casually patted the ledger on the table. "Here's what we'll do: have your sister hurry up and leave Shuyu Pavilion to go to the second-rank River God Sect under its jurisdiction. I'll be returning to my sect soon, and when I get back, I'll take a look at her. If I think your sister is good and capable, I'll bring her in under the pretext of being from the same sect. What do you think?"

The second-class disciple, with a serious expression, licked the ink and wrote.

"Elder Yu, as a second-class elder, your monthly stipend should be three first-grade blood treasures. Withdrawing it now will bring your total to six for two months. Furthermore, although this trip is within your own sect, it is a second-grade sect directly under the Heavenly Fire's jurisdiction, so it should be considered official business and you will receive a subsidy..."

"Yes."

"Please wait."

Registration, accounting, retrieval, and issuance.

"Clatter, crash, crash."

Liang Qu stood at the entrance of the Heavenly Fire Sect, weighing the seven brightly colored first-grade blood treasures in his pocket. They clashed together, producing a clear and melodious sound.

If a person has the ability, they can shine anywhere.
The Heavenly Fire Sect needs a fish talent like him.

It fell into the main channel of the Tongtian River.

When Liang Qu arrived at the Dragon King's Cave he had passed on the river again, he inevitably stopped in his tracks.

Water splashed onto my face.

Deafening.

With a diameter of thirty miles, every moment, every second, tens of millions of tons of blood disappear without a trace, falling into this pitch-black hole. Upon impact, the blood turns into blood mist, causing a persistent damp mist to linger around the Dragon King's Cave.

There is no accurate account of the Dragon King's Cave in the Sutra Repository, only mythical stories about scales and claws. It is said that when the Blood River Realm and the Netherworld fought, a gap in the world was created. If you fall into it, you will fall into the endless void and die alone.

Encircle the Dragon King's Cave once.

Every time you get close to Liangqu, it's like entering a "rolling dam," where all your points of leverage disappear, giving you a sense of unease like freefall and making you instinctively want to panic and leave.

Even if the Martial Saint could travel through the air without needing air, water, or any support, he could still fly and approach the Dragon King's Cave.

When Wu Lingxu and Fei Taiyu brought Liang Qu to the Heavenly Fire Sect, they deliberately bypassed the Dragon King Cave.

"North of Kunlun there is water, but its strength cannot even lift a mustard seed..."

Feathers cannot float, birds cannot fly.

Because of this characteristic, the water mist forms a "ring" around the cave, rather than accumulating directly above it.

Rather than calling it a gap in the world, it's more accurate to call it a hemorrhoid.

It's so uncomfortable.

The Dragon King's Cave is wonderful precisely because of its name.

There's no cat that doesn't steal fish, and no monkey that doesn't love to sneak into the Dragon King's cave to retrieve treasures.

The words "Dragon King" made Liang Qu scratch his head, extremely curious about what was inside.

He wouldn't feel so uncomfortable or have such a strong desire to explore if it were called a dark hole or an ant nest.

Upon closer inspection of the surrounding environment, one can see "autumn lights" flowing and twisting towards the Dragon King's Cave.

For three months, Liang Qu transformed into the "Fish Woman" to be watched by the Black Emperor. She frequently traveled between the Yin and Yang realms and could freely enter and exit any place with such "aurora". It can be said that with the aurora, there is no fear of not being able to get out; the only risk is "death".

"Is someone secretly watching me?"

Liangqu was on high alert.

The methods of observation were not limited to face-to-face surveillance; the Great Shun could also transmit messages over long distances.

The martial arts development of the Heavenly Fire Sect may not be as smooth as Da Shun's. It's just that the whole world was created by them, and they are "authority dogs". Who knows if they have full map vision?

It can expose some unimportant things.

"Fei Taiyu and Wu Lingxu were able to let me out, so they probably aren't afraid of me exploring. However, they might not necessarily give up observing me. Unless absolutely necessary, I should try not to reveal my ability to travel through time..."

Controlling the vortex, which transformed into a water rope binding his body, Liang Qu tentatively approached the Dragon King's Cave using other methods.

Following the current, about ten miles from the cave, the buoyancy dropped rapidly. At the same time, Liangqu's control over the water rope was also affected. The eddy current caused the water rope to break apart and become unstable, which frightened him so much that he quickly returned.

Useless.

Throw the water spear inside.

didn't work either.

We tried every method and means, but nothing worked.

They were unable to get close to the center of the large hole.

"So, Fei Taiyu and the others are certain that I can't get in?"

A future water god, who can come to the underworld, where can't he go?

Liang Qu was furious.

He refused to believe that he could be stumped by a mere large hole!
Communicate with Zeding.

[Owner of the tripod: Liang Qu]

[Refine Ze Ling: Water Ape Great Sage (Orange) (Fusion Rate: 49.1%)]

【Water Essence: 8431】

[Ze Ling's Favor: Martial Arts Divine Realm Fifth Level (River Lord Emperor); Yinglong Pattern: Fifth Level; Tianwu Yu Pattern: Second Level]

[Talent Skills: Water Rhythm, Overturning Rivers and Seas, Divine Might, Expel Water Disease, Summon Wind and Rain, Stop Wind and Rain, Settle Fog, River Chasing, Water Dragon Spear, Stealth, Whirlpool Waterway, Spirit Transformation, Whirlpool Blade, Strong Defense, Whirlpool Armor, Turbulence, Water Piles, Blood Rain, Blood River]

[Innate Abilities: Traveling Thousands of Miles in Water, Imprisonment in the Dark Sea, Whirlpool Palace (Waterless Beast)]

River Dominance: 0.4 (Favorability: 27.278)

and many more……

My gaze suddenly shifted to the end of the radiance.

A talent skill that had never been used before captivated their attention.

【Water pile】!
[Water piles: These are the foundation stones used to support heavy objects.]

[It can consume one spirit fish to transform the water pillar into a divine power, a pillar that will stand firm for a hundred years.]

Liang Qu clearly remembered that E Ying said that the old Dragon King had once built a floating island, covering more than 1.2 million acres, which was larger than the "Lion City" in his previous life. It even had similar functions. It was a port island with bustling businesses, mainly providing habitat for semi-aquatic creatures such as otters and beavers. The floating island had no support underneath, yet it did not sink. Later, with the disappearance of the old Dragon King, the floating island was destroyed by the aftermath of the battle between the dragons and the dragon people.

The [Water Pile] talent is extremely similar to it. It appeared together with [Blood Rain] in the past. It was the only time when he completely transformed into the Great Sage of the Water Ape that he simultaneously comprehended two talents!
The difference lies in the fact that this talent belongs to the construction category. 【Turbulence】—an upgraded version of the flush toilet, this move can still be used to deal with Zhenxiang underwater and to create bubble water. 【Water Pile】Liangqu has never used it, resulting in its low presence.

Too much talent.

It's always fresh and new.

An unexpected surprise.

"Try it!"

Liang Qu's heart surged with emotion. With a thought, the blood in front of him spun and condensed into a vortex.

As the vortex was being shaped, something vaguely appeared to be born within it, like a nail, firmly driven into the ground, and then solidified into a stake.

Wow.

The vortex dissipated.

I stretched out my fins to touch it, but there was nothing there.

However, a powerful lifting force appeared on the top of the pile. Liang Qu had to forcefully twitch his tails twice to disperse this invisible lifting force.

Something!

The water piles are just as amazing as the eddy current channels!
Liang Qu immediately controlled the [water pile], turning it from a short pile into a long pile, which quickly extended to the Dragon King Cave, like a beam supporting a house and a plank on a deck. Then, he threw a stone onto the top of this pile.

Golden eyes stared intently.

"boom!"

There was a muffled sound.

The stone fell directly above the dark, gaping hole in the Dragon King's Cave, beneath which lay an endless abyss!
It became the only physical entity existing in the entire sky above the Dragon King's Cave!
It didn't fall!

Become!

Sure enough, there was nothing he couldn't solve underwater.

Liangqu immediately surrounded the cave, creating more [water piles].

One by one, they pierced out, intersecting and overlapping, forming a spiral staircase-like structure that continued to extend downwards into the Dragon King's Cave.

Until the hundredth stick, a quarter of an hour later.

The stone that landed on the pile shook.

Ok?
Liang Qu keenly noticed this scene and stopped working on the fins.

Snapped!
A subtle, crisp sound.

Like flowing water, the stone fell into the void and vanished without a trace.

"Can you only hold out for fifteen minutes?"

Liang Qu was shocked. He threw another stone and was surprised to find that the remaining water piles were disappearing one after another at the same speed he had just built.

"Only a quarter of an hour..."

What can you do in 15 minutes?
It's not nearly enough; the slightest mistake could lead to utter ruin—once you're in, you can't get out.

"Could it be that I'm going to turn my talent into supernatural power?"

[It can consume one spirit fish to transform the water pillar into a divine power, a pillar that will stand firm for a hundred years.]

There is a qualitative difference between innate skills and innate supernatural powers.

Nuwa patching up the sky and Optimus Prime are enough; Dragon King Cave boasts of filling a gap in the world, making it a perfect fit for its profession.

There is also a long-lasting Qi Liangqu, with two strands of red Qi and one strand of Yi wood. Although the latter is to be left for the old tortoise, the former is more than enough for two people.

The only problem.

【Water Essence: 8431】

The essence of water is not enough!

One spirit fish equals ten thousand essences plus a wisp of breath.

The essence of the mermaid's tears had already been incorporated into the fusion, leaving only a little over eight thousand in the cauldron.

"I need to go back to the mortal world. Luckily, I have lotus seeds from the dragon race."

Upon witnessing the Dragon King's Cave, Liang Qu realized that the timing and conditions for exploration were not yet ripe.

"stop."

Having a solution is equivalent to having a clear direction to work towards.

A good meal is not afraid of being late.

Liang Qu had a gut feeling that a great secret was hidden in the Dragon King's Cave, and perhaps many things could be found inside.

……

River God Sect.

Jiuyi River was officially renamed Woshui River, which surrounds the sect's great mountain. At the foot of the mountain, the sea of ​​red spider lilies stretches endlessly.

From the seventh rank to the second rank, and then to relocation, in just three months, the River God Sect is probably the sect that has risen the fastest in history.

"Sect Master, look at the mansion we have built for you. There is a living pool that flows from the mountain to the foot of the mountain and then merges into the whirlpool."

"good."

"Look at this, our martial arts training hall!"

"good."

“Here, here, we select outstanding disciples every year.”

"Keep up the good work!" Liang Qu gave Shen Zhongliang a thumbs up. "Where is our sect's blood treasure? Where is it kept?"

"They're all in the treasury, and everything is still in its early stages. I wonder who the sect leader, Big Fish, intends to appoint as the head of the Department of Finances?"

"Just you."

"Me!?" Shen Zhongliang trembled all over and knelt down with a thud. "I will live up to the sect leader's expectations! I will do my utmost, even unto death!"

From a fourth-rank sect leader to a second-rank elder, and then to the head of the finance department among the elders.

The power contained in job titles has increased dramatically!
"Alright." Liang Qu didn't care about the sect's operations at all. "Stop talking nice things and do more practical things. Here are a few things for you to hear."

"You say."

"A female disciple might be coming to the sect soon. She's retired from the Shuyu Pavilion. Let me know when she arrives."

"clear."

"Give me the third-grade blood treasures from the warehouse, and a few fifth- or sixth-grade ones as well. Also, call Xiaoyu over." Liang Qu originally wanted second-grade ones, but then he thought that if he always took them all without leaving any room for tax payment, it would easily arouse suspicion. It would be better to take them all at once at the last minute.

"Yes!"

Shen Zhongliang was promoted and made a fortune, and he was so excited that he personally ran errands, making him incredibly efficient.

A few moments.

"Teacher, you wanted to see me?" Xi Ziyu ran over excitedly. "What good news is it?"

"How's your cultivation going?"

"Alas, teacher, I may not have the talent; I haven't reached the first realm yet," Xi Ziyu said, her spirits drooping.

"Here." Liang Qu tossed out a dark red round stone. "Eat it."

“This is…” Xi Ziyu took the round stone.

"A sixth-grade blood treasure. Try it. If it works, use it here."

"Yes, long live the teacher!" Xi Ziyu was overjoyed and immediately headed for the door.

Liang Qu called out to him, "Where are you going? Tell me you need to use this place."

"I need to find a mortar and pestle," Xi Ziyu said, scratching her head.

"I almost forgot." Liang Qu waved his fin, and a gust of wind flew out, landing precisely in Xi Ziyu's hand, shattering the blood treasure into powder without blowing away a single strand.

"Teacher is awesome!"

"Alright, hurry up and eat."

Without further ado, Xi Ziyu sat cross-legged on a futon, swallowed the Blood Treasure Powder, and began her cultivation.

evening.

The sky was blood red and dark.

"No, you've improved!"

Liang Qu sensed Xi Ziyu's physical condition, and given his level of understanding, he might understand Xi Ziyu better than Xi Ziyu herself.

Fei Taiyu's theory of destiny isn't entirely accurate. While Xi Ziyu's self-cultivation is indeed slow, with a high-quality blood treasure, she is capable of cultivation!
Did Fei Taiyu lie to him?
"No, that's not right either. This kind of lie, like my experiment on Xiaoyu, is easily exposed. So what is this so-called destiny? Could it be the absorption rate?"

While thinking.

Xi Ziyu opened her eyes, her face flushed from taking the Blood Treasure, as if she were drunk.

"How is it?" Liang Qu asked.

“Refreshing!”

"From now on, go to the Department of Finance every seven days to receive one Grade 7 Blood Treasure, and one Grade 6 Blood Treasure every month. Cultivate diligently."

"Yes!"

Xi Ziyu was overjoyed. Not long ago, he was worried about tax revenue, but in the blink of an eye, he was able to afford blood tonics. What does it mean to have a stroke of good luck and a change of fortune in life?
"Go."

"Alright, teacher, take a good rest. Your disciple will be going now. We common folk are truly happy today..."

Xi Ziyu walked happily toward the door, humming half a tune she had learned from Liang Qu. Just as she was about to leave, Liang Qu called her back as she pushed the door open.

"Wait, aren't you getting married?"

"Originally."

"originally?"

“My grandfather had already arranged it, and it was supposed to be done in October.” Xi Ziyu said with a hint of disappointment, “I couldn’t find someone as beautiful as my teacher’s wife, with big breasts, long legs, small feet, and a round bottom. It was a big-breasted and beautiful girl from the next village.”

She's a bit short, but I think she's alright. I heard she's hardworking and does all the housework, but the river god wanted to move, and the other side thought she was too far away, so the marriage fell through. They didn't even return the dowry—ten catties of dried spider lilies! In our village, eight catties was considered a lot. This heartless maggot!"

Liang Qu: "..."

There are too many flaws to mention, I don't even know where to begin.

She's beautiful, with big breasts, long legs, small feet, and a round bottom.

You've got quite the ambition, kid.

"Alright, alright, go do your thing."

"Yes, sir! We common people are truly happy today..."

The mansion returned to quiet.

The night was dark and the light was dim.

“Destiny, Blood Treasure…” Liang Qu picked up a Blood Treasure and held it up to the cold light. “What exactly is this thing?”

The Blood River Realm lacks rare and precious materials, but it happens to have special products like Blood Treasure. Moreover, the more Liang Qu consumes, the easier it is to interfere with reality. It's hard not to be curious about its birth process.

The feeling of being so comfortable, like soaking in a hot spring, after taking it is genuine.

"Go back first."

After three months apart, Xu Shi had become concerned about Liang Qu's whereabouts and wanted to meet him. The same was true for Ling Xuan's undercover agents. They had finally managed to activate them, but they only activated them briefly before going dormant for another month. Awei said that people were going crazy with worry. Long Eying was overwhelmed and could not be dealt with at all. She could manage for a while, but she was in a difficult situation now.

Seven newly acquired Grade 1 Blood Treasures were released.

Harvest!
The collection of Blood Treasures has yielded fruit from the Drought Demon's position, proving remarkably effective.

If we just hold on and survive as usual, we should be able to accumulate at least eighteen first-grade blood treasures by next spring.

The terrifying demand for the Drought Demon Fruit might be far too great to be met quickly, and perhaps eighteen Grade One Blood Treasures are just a drop in the ocean. But the path is there, and things must be done. Doing something doesn't guarantee success, but not doing it guarantees failure. You'll never get enough to eat if you don't pick up your chopsticks.

"Take your time. Take your time."

He muttered something under his breath.

Liang Qu tucked all the blood medicine into his pocket.

Let's see how many can be brought back to the mortal realm.

"Wow."

Liang Residence.

“Elder!” Long Binglin stood up.

"It's alright, please sit down."

Liang Qu was delayed for a month by the Heavenly Fire Sect, leaving only Long Binglin, the guard, in the mansion.

He looked down, and two of the five first-grade blood treasures fell to the ground.

The number of blood treasures in the mortal realm has reached one surpassing the top seven, while the number of first-grade blood treasures that have not been consumed in the underworld is three.

A failure rate of 30% is acceptable; it's at least better than one-third and exceeds expectations.

The blood treasures were piled together and hidden away.

Upon returning to the underworld, Liang Qu swiftly cut through the chaos, swallowing all three first-grade blood treasures in one go.

boom!
Crimson flames rise as steel is refined in the blast furnace. It's more than just soaking in a hot spring; it's like being immersed in molten steel—it's incredibly thrilling.

"Wow, that's awesome!"

He let out a long, warm breath.

It was much stronger than a third-grade blood treasure, and it made his whole body feel hot, with fish bones and snake bones crackling like fried beans.

It took a full quarter of an hour for the heat to subside, and my soul felt a little more solid again.

"call."

Extend your fins.

Digested.

The fish's color is a shade darker, making it appear even more imposing and majestic.

There was no time to get absorbed in it.

Heading north!

Deal with hidden stakes!

We must grasp both aspects firmly.

Blood Treasure is one way, and a hidden stake is another. They were forced to stay in the Heavenly Fire Sect for a month, while everyone outside was like ants on a hot pan. If they dragged it out any longer, I was really worried that Ling Xuan would explode.

……

Thin black lines floated gently, intricately intertwined like lush algae.

The fish fins pull and weave around the core of the hidden pile, silently completing the "misconnection" and rendering it useless.

With wind and snow raging, September at Blue Lake began to feel chilly.

They stayed in the snowy mountains for ten days straight, without eating, drinking, or sleeping, and worked diligently.

After consuming the first-grade blood treasure, Liang Qu could intervene in reality more easily, without having to exert himself as before, and his efficiency improved significantly.

Using the third supernatural power, he became more and more experienced in dealing with "disaster energy" and persisted for longer and longer. He had basically figured out the method of sorting it out and a little bit of disguise skills. In another month, he could become a "first-level electrician" like Jian Zhongyi!
"Phew, that's enough for today. That should be enough to deal with Ling Xuan. I need to rest for a bit and then hurry back to see my mother."

"You were amazing today," Long Eying praised.

"Hehe, you've always been great, okay? Come on, let's go ask Ling Xuan for leave!"

I asked for leave again.

Ling Xuan is very tired.

She truly is a fisherman's wife.

Fish for three days and dry the nets for two days.

Last time I worked for two days and then rested for a month. This time I worked for ten days. Will I be resting for half a year?

I miss the days when Chien Chung-Yi was around...

When no one was chasing him, Jian Zhongyi behaved himself, at least he didn't have to beg or urge anyone to run around.

Lady Long Eying, wife of Marquis Xingyi and wife of Liang Qu, wants to leave. Can they stop her or what?

"Alright, Madam Long, remember... come back soon."

"Will do."

"Let's go, let's go." Liang Qu floated above Ling Xuan's head, waving his fins to urge them on.

The entire process was extremely fast, and it had to be fast. The Heavenly Fire Sect wouldn't grant leave indefinitely; they had to balance both sides within a limited timeframe.

Back in Pingyang, Long Eying went back to pick lotus seeds.

Whether it's a giant fish or a lotus seed, once they die, the essence of the water will be quickly lost, so they must be eaten fresh.

After appeasing Ling Xuan, we still need to appease the imperial court and our relatives.

Using the Blood Fiend Divine Power, he superimposed control over the corpse, deceiving everyone. As the substitute's skill improved, Liang Qu increasingly felt the power of the Blood Fiend Divine Power, which could turn decay into magic and even reflect unconscious, subtle movements.

On the first day, Liang Qu first visited Uncle Chen to test the waters. There were no waves. Liang Qu had a meal at Uncle Chen's house, just two simple stir-fries. He asked about Shunzi's situation at the martial arts hall. Chen Qingjiang did not notice anything unusual about Liang Qu at all. He even told Liang Qu to come often and that there would be plenty of meat for him now.

The next day was the River and Lake Bureau.

The river and lake management office was bustling with activity.

Surprisingly, no one seems to care about him, the missing person.

Curious, Liang Qu went upstairs and patted Ke Wenbin on the shoulder: "What's wrong? Is the yamen so busy?"

"Hey, the busy man is back?" Ke Wenbin saw Liang Qu, looked up and teased him, then continued to work hard. He didn't even complain when Liang Qu didn't attend his wedding in June. "It's all because of what happened in June. The dragon forced its way into the formation and killed the white ape. All the martial saints in the world are mobilized."

The North and South finally found an opportunity to launch their attack. The North is somewhat stable now, with Zhang Longxiang in charge. The situation in the South is not good; we were a step too late, a Martial Saint was injured, and we've been at a disadvantage ever since. The imperial court has asked our River and Lake Bureau to send reinforcements. Where is the list of those to be sent?"

"Us?" Liang Qu asked in surprise, "The Huaidong River and Lake Management Office?"

"Yes." Ke Wenbin frowned. "The Demon Suppression Division and the Three Judicial Division have all become Grandmasters. Pingyang Prefecture's strength has increased dramatically, and there is room for maneuver. It's a pity that I've only been married for less than three months, and I'm about to go south with them."

Liang Qu remained silent.

"Many people died?"

“Lots and lots.” Ke Wenbin thought of Bai Yuan, who was Liang Qu’s good brother, practically inseparable, and perhaps felt a responsibility to pull out a booklet. “The military intelligence report sent by the imperial court last month, would you like to take a look?”

Holding the booklet, Liang Qu stood there for a long time.

It is not open.

He stuffed it back in.

"I'd rather not watch it."

"Ha, it's none of your business, it's Jiaolong's fault." Ke Wenbin patted Liang Qu on the shoulder and stuffed the booklet back in. "The support list will be released tomorrow, I wonder who will be on it."

"Whether there's someone or not, include me."

"You?" Ke Wenbin asked in surprise, scratching his temple. "You must be very busy."

The death of the white ape caused significant damage to the overall situation of the court. Furthermore, there was a whale king roaming around on the Huai River. As a result, Liang Qu didn't even attend his own wedding. Ke Wenbin didn't think it was an excuse. He wasn't someone who couldn't afford to give a wedding gift. He genuinely felt that something was wrong with Liang Qu.

Liang Qu recited the names of hidden agents, the Dream Dynasty, the Flood Dragon, the Heavenly Fire Sect, and the Drought Demon...

I have so many things to carry.

Even myself now.

Without the blood demon, he still lay on the ice bed.

Half dead.

His master once told him, "Don't be afraid, even if the sky falls, there's always someone taller to hold it up."

When did I become that tall person?
"I'm very busy," Liang Qu said, rubbing his temples, "but I can still find some time."

"Hey, I told you it's none of your business." Seeing that Liang Qu didn't react, Ke Wenbin didn't say anything more and nodded. "Alright, I'll tell Governor Su later that Southern Xinjiang will definitely welcome you."

I left the riverbank with unspoken thoughts in my mind.

Liang Qu faced the sun and took a deep breath.

"continue!"

Day three.

The sun is shining brightly, and the water is flowing gently.

Set up a [rattan soldier] in the yard to bask in the sun, and let the weariness from rushing around and being in the mortal world be dried off and evaporated.

Long Eying returned from picking lotus seeds, took off her boots, changed her clothes, and Liang Qu, having made all the necessary preparations, took his wife and went to Pingyang Prefecture to visit Yang Dongxiong and Madam Xu.

"Master, Mother! Eying and I have arrived!"

"Master and Madam, the Ninth Young Master and Madam have arrived!"

“I heard you, I heard you. Your voice is so loud so early in the morning. Why haven’t you come over in so long? I heard you made a name for yourself in Yixing Town recently. It’s rare for you to come back. Why don’t you come to the city to see your master and me?” Xu’s voice rang out from outside the covered walkway.

"If something really serious happens, there's nothing I can do but stay temporarily that day."

"A temporary place to stay, sitting in a teahouse, drinking tea and eating edamame?"

"Hey, Mother, did you plant spies in town?"

"Do you have the ability to be an informant? Yixing Town is your territory, Master Liang's territory. You can't get in here."

Liang Qu nervously and awkwardly put down the gift. In his current state of being like a living dead, what he feared most was seeing Yang Dongxiong and his wife.

Yang Dongxiong is not only strong, but also familiar with him, making him the most difficult obstacle for Blood Fiend to overcome in his disguise.

Although the Xu family is not strong, their minds are more meticulous than those of cultivators.

Fortunately.

Upon seeing Liang Qu, Yang Dongxiong and his wife were overjoyed. They exchanged a few jokes and specially sent their gatekeeper to call over any senior brothers and sisters in Pingyang Prefecture who had time to come. They arranged a fine meal with a full array of dishes and cups. The most excited among them were the pack of clever hunting dogs kept in Master Yang's garden. They cooked beef and slaughtered mutton, and each of them had fresh big bones to gnaw on.

Nothing happened throughout.

At least that's what Liang Qu thought.

As night deepened, frost covered the ground.

The remaining wine at the bottom of the glass shimmered with an amber light.

It was getting late, and Liang Qu thought he should take his leave, so he took Long Eying's hand and stood up.

"Don't rush off." Madam Xu beckoned to Liang Qu, "Come here."

Liang Qu's heart skipped a beat: "Mother, what's wrong?"

Surely things won't go wrong at the last minute?
That shouldn't be the case. The bloodlust was clearly controlled skillfully; even the Grandmaster's uncle couldn't tell it was a corpse...

"come over!"

Liang Qu had no choice but to stand up and go to Xu Shi's side, jokingly asking, "What's wrong, Mother? Are you angry because I haven't been here for so long?"

"Junior brother deserves to be punished!" Xu Zishuai laughed.

"Yes!" the other senior brothers chimed in. "He should be punished!"

Xu smiled without saying a word, took Liang Qu's hand, pulled his tall 1.9-meter frame down, touched the back of his head, and pressed it against her knee.

Liang Qu couldn't resist, and was even more embarrassed: "What exactly happened?"

Everyone had their doubts.

Even though it's been more than three months since we last met, it shouldn't be like this, right?

The eldest brother only comes back once every few years.

Xu stroked the back of Liang Qu's head and asked with a smile, "Are you tired?"

Candlelight flickers.

The hall fell silent instantly.

"Click."

Black Tooth licked the bone out of its mouth, then slapped the little black dog's ear away with its paw, and pricked up its ears.

Everyone sat down, and Xu Zishuai didn't say much, but straightened his back and became serious.

They didn't know what was happening, and all they could see was a black silhouette in the candlelight. The junior brother's face had clear, clean lines, showing no joy or sorrow, and his lowered eyes were staring at the ground.

The lights were dim and yellowish.

Shadows of people were everywhere.

"nor."

"call out!"

Liang Qu sniffed hard.

"It's, it's okay..."

(End of this chapter)