The Demon-Slaying Grandmaster

Chapter 511: Finally, I'm hooked!

Having lived in Chentang Pass for more than three years, Li Jingxiao had a fairly good understanding of the situation in the East China Sea.

Moreover, the East Sea Dragon Palace is now considered an ally, so if anything happens, Ao Bing will definitely inform Li Jingxiao immediately.

Therefore, when Li Jingxiao heard that King Pingling had rebelled, his first thought was that these Eastern Yi people were courting death.

But upon further reflection, I quickly understood.

Yuan Futong's rebellion in Beihai had already exhausted the resources and confidence to continue fighting.

After the rebellion in Beihai is quelled, Wen Zhong will surely return to the capital.

Once Wen Zhong returns to Chaoge, the Nine-Tailed Fox, with its strength, will naturally not dare to continue causing trouble.

Even King Zhou, the human emperor, had to behave himself; otherwise, how could he have brought disaster to the Shang dynasty?
Then we can only make arrangements first, and then stage a rebellion.

King Zhou, who was already accustomed to indulging in debauchery and tyranny, would certainly be eager for Wen Zhong to quell the rebellion.

Even the high-ranking officials of the Shang Dynasty might have hoped that Wen Zhong would not stay in Chaoge.

In the original novel, Wen Zhong asked King Wu Cheng, Huang Feihu, whether he was willing to lead his army to quell the rebellion in the East China Sea.

But Huang Feihu was already a prince, so he probably had reservations and even felt that Wen Zhong was testing him.

So he said, "It's fine whether the Grand Tutor goes to quell the rebellion or I go to quell the rebellion."

In the end, Wen Zhong actually led his army to the East China Sea.

The fighting lasted for several years. By the time he returned to Chaoge, the loyal and important officials in the court were either dead or had been forced to rebel, and most of them had fled to Xiqi and sought refuge with King Wen of Zhou.

By then, the Shang Dynasty was essentially beyond saving.

However, given the size and influence of his family and the fact that Wen Zhong had twice quelled rebellions, he enjoyed extremely high prestige within the army.

That's why Jiang Ziya's campaign against the Yin Shang dynasty was so difficult.

As for who's behind this, Li Jingxiao is now pretty sure: it's either the Chan Sect or the Heavenly Court.

Even Nuwa, who was determined to bring down the Shang Dynasty, and the Western Religion, which was always up to no good behind the scenes, would contribute to the chaos from behind the scenes.

The enmity between the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect will deepen, which is also related to the Goddess Nuwa.

Legend has it that Lu Ya was the only Golden Crow prince to survive after Hou Yi shot down the suns.

This guy disappeared for many years under the protection of the goddess Nuwa, but suddenly reappeared after the Investiture of the Gods and went to Jiang Ziya's side to help.

If Lu Ya hadn't used the "Seven Arrows of Nailhead" to trick and kill Zhao Gongming, the Three Immortals wouldn't have emerged from the mountains to avenge Zhao Gongming.

There would be no Three Immortals setting up the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, nor would all three of them be listed on the Investiture of the Gods.

Two Great Luo Golden Immortals died in succession from the Jie Sect. In a fit of rage, the Tongtian Sect Leader set up the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation as soon as he came out of the mountain.

Later, they set up the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation.

With the defeat of the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation, the Jie Sect was essentially wiped out.

However, Li Jingxiao didn't care who was plotting against the Yin Shang and Jie Sect behind the scenes.

In his mind, weakening the Jie Sect and destroying the Yin Shang Dynasty were in his and the human race's interest.

Otherwise, after the Investiture of the Gods war, the sages would not be allowed to leave their own sacred sites.

Faced with the powerful and united disciples of the Jie Sect, the Jie Sect would become even more powerful.

This is not a good thing for Li Jingxiao, for the Chan Sect, or for other independent cultivators.

Therefore, even after learning that King Pingling of the East Sea had raised the banner of rebellion, Li Jingxiao did not care at all.

If possible, Li Jingxiao would be willing to provide some support to King Pingling and the Dongyi people behind the scenes.

There are quite a few resources that refresh in the game every day.

Over the decades, Li Jingxiao himself has accumulated so many fish, shrimp, abalone, sea cucumbers, and king crabs that he can't even count them all in the warehouse.

In addition, the amount of grain, fodder, cattle, and sheep collected during the time in Goryeo and Japan in the Dream of the Red Chamber is countless.

Lee Kyung-hyo had almost forgotten about these things.

If it were given to the Eastern Yi, the rebels' momentum would surely rise even higher.

Li Jingxiao wanted to stay on Sanxian Island, but he was also worried that the women in his family would come to Sanxian Island.

While Shi Ji and the others were reporting the rebel uprising to Bi Yun Tong Er and Yun Xia Tong Er, they also sent them over.

The main purpose was simply to urge himself to go home early and spend time with the women.

Shiji, Caiyun, and the Three Immortals had always had a good relationship; Caiyun even died alongside the Three Immortals in battle.

This relationship is more than just being called sisters.

So if a few women went to Sanxian Island to find Li Jingxiao, they wouldn't even need to come up with an excuse.

After some thought, Li Jingxiao realized that he had been on Sanxian Island for a month and his relationship with Yunxiao had become closer.

But she could still sense that there wasn't much romantic feeling between Yunxiao and her.

However, it would be impossible to say that Yunxiao had no good feelings towards Li Jingxiao at all.

So Li Jingxiao thought about it and quickly decided to return to Chentang Pass.

The saying goes that distance makes the heart grow fonder, and what is lost is what we cherish most.

If Yunxiao really develops even a slight romantic feeling for me after I return to Chentang Pass.

After we separate, I might not be used to it.

If you're not used to it, you'll miss it and think about it even more.

Moreover, if Yunxiao takes the initiative herself, then even if the Tongtian Sect Leader finds out that Yunxiao and Li Jingxiao have a secret affair, he cannot blame Li Jingxiao.

Even if you blame someone, it's not necessarily a bad thing.

If forced to choose between her teacher and her lover, she would most likely choose her lover.

Once they fall in love, characters like Qiongxiao, Shiji, and Caiyun Fairy will follow him regardless of anything else.

In recent years, Li Jingxiao has also clearly noticed that Shiji, Caiyun, and Qiongxiao are not as enthusiastic about returning to Biyou Palace on Jin'ao Island to listen to lectures as they used to be.

Thinking about it, it's actually normal. No matter how well-mannered or rational a woman is in love, she can sometimes lose her head.

Moreover, with so many women like Shiji among the disciples of the Jie Sect, it was impossible for Tongtian Jiaozhu, as their teacher, to treat every disciple equally.

Not only do we lack sufficient resources, but we also lack the energy and time.

They can only selectively allocate most of their resources and energy to their personal disciples and close associates.

Following Li Jingxiao, a few Nine-Turn Golden Pills were enough to elevate Shiji, Caiyun, and Qiongxiao to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

Compared to attending lectures at Biyou Palace, the leveling speed is indeed much faster.

Not to mention that Li Jingxiao would also give his women many magical treasures and several powerful martial arts techniques.

This treatment is even better than that of the Seven Fairies who attend to her.

Moreover, the cultivation level improved by dual cultivation with Li Jingxiao was greater than that of daily hard work.

Each day, another ginseng fruit is given to increase the maximum amount of magic power. After eating it for three to five months, the magic power will double.

With so many benefits, even Li Jingxiao would be less enthusiastic about attending lectures at Biyou Palace.

My sense of belonging to the Jie Sect is not as deep as it used to be.

So if it was the Tongtian Sect Leader who punished Yunxiao because she had an affair with Li Jingxiao.

The probability of a master and disciple falling out is practically zero, but the likelihood that the Three Immortals of Sanxiao will be unwilling to get involved in the Investiture of the Gods in the future is extremely high.

That's why Li Jingxiao thought it was a good thing.

Of course, things can't all go exactly as Li Jingxiao hopes.

But if Yunxiao takes the initiative, Li Jingxiao will not be polite.
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As Li Jingxiao was pondering the gains and losses, Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao were all watching him.

Qiongxiao was willing to return to Chentang Pass. Firstly, she had stayed on Sanxian Island for over a month and spent so much time with her two older sisters, which greatly eased her longing for them.

Therefore, following her husband home was a matter of course for Qiongxiao.

On the contrary, Yunxiao and Bixiao actually felt a sense of reluctance to part.

To put it bluntly, Li Jingxiao was indeed outstanding. Compared to his fellow disciples in the Jie Sect, who were all ugly and deformed, Li Jingxiao was superior in every way.

If he could defeat Zhao Gongming, then among the second-generation disciples of the Jie Sect, there would be very few who dared to say that they could definitely beat Li Jingxiao.

Only those who are strong enough can attract the opposite sex.

Secondly, Lee Kyung-hyo has always looked like he's in his early twenties, and he is indeed quite handsome.

That's why he's so attractive to women.

The Three Immortals of Sanxiao spent most of their time cultivating in seclusion on the Three Immortals Island and had little contact with men.

Therefore, it's normal for someone of the opposite sex with Lee Kyung-hyo's qualities to develop feelings for him.

Not to mention, there's also Qiongxiao, who's always praising Yunxiao and Bixiao.

Even if Yunxiao and Bixiao did not develop romantic feelings for each other, they would still be influenced by Qiongxiao and would occasionally think of Li Jingxiao's good qualities.

Once a woman starts thinking about a certain man, it means she's already fallen into a trap.

As Li Jingxiao stood up to bow, Yunxiao and Bixiao suddenly felt a pang of reluctance.

He even wondered if he could take the opportunity to visit Chentang Pass.
Excuses are easy to come up with: neither of the sisters has visited relatives yet.

There's nothing strange about going to visit my third sister Qiongxiao and her husband's house.

Li Jingxiao is not a god and cannot guess the thoughts of the two women.

After bowing to Yunxiao and Bixiao, he said that since there were matters at home, he could only go home to deal with them for the time being, and then return to the Three Immortals Island to ask his two aunts about formations and cultivation.

Seeing that Li Jingxiao had no intention of inviting them to Chentang Pass, Yunxiao and Bixiao were disappointed. They could only pretend not to care and ordered people to prepare some local specialties from the Three Immortal Islands for Li Jingxiao and Qiongxiao to take home.

But before they left, the two women suddenly became more talkative.

It wasn't that he was instructing Li Jingxiao to diligently practice the Yellow River Formation and to study and ponder the intricacies of formations within formations.

He was simply being told not to worry too much about the rebellion of the King of Pingling in the East Sea.

If needed, send someone to Sanxian Island to deliver a message, and the two sisters will certainly go to help.

The concern and worry implied in those words were palpable, even to a seasoned lover like Li Jingxiao.

Even Qiongxiao could see that her two older sisters were being overly concerned and attentive to their husbands.

Then Qiongxiao's eyes darted around.

Thinking it best to test the waters with her two older sisters.

So he ordered his maid to bring out the spiritual flowers and herbs from the treasury of the Three Immortal Islands.

Li Jingxiao had almost emptied his bank account of all the rare and precious treasures he could use for alchemy and weapon crafting.

I didn't see my eldest sister or second eldest sister have any objections.

Now Qiongxiao was certain that her two older sisters had basically been bewitched by their husbands.

Qiongxiao was not jealous or worried at all; on the contrary, she wished that the three sisters would become Li Jingxiao's Daoist partners.

In the future, the sisters will be reunited and never be separated. In Qiongxiao's heart, following Li Jingxiao's words will also be of great benefit to Yunxiao and Bixiao.
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After Li Jingxiao, along with Qiongxiao, Biyun Tong'er, and Yunxiao Tong'er, bid farewell to Yunxiao and Bixiao.

After flying out of the Three Immortal Islands, he was planning to use the Thunder Escape Technique to return to Chentang Pass as soon as possible.

Qiongxiao, however, clung to his arm and shook it a few times, saying sweetly, "Husband, it's rare for you to go out like this. How about you accompany me for a walk around the East Sea?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jingxiao mistakenly assumed that Qiongxiao felt that since they were about to go home, she would no longer be able to monopolize his affections.

But as Qiongxiao slowly flew towards Chentang Pass with Li Jingxiao in tow, she started chatting with him.

The topic naturally relates to Qiongxiao's discovery that Yunxiao and Bixiao must have developed feelings for him.

Li Jingxiao had also noticed the unusual behavior of Yunxiao and Bixiao.

Li Jingxiao was indeed somewhat surprised that Qiongxiao could discover this.

Qiongxiao is usually very carefree, but her keen observation skills are truly beyond Li Jingxiao's expectations.

But it’s right to think about it.

Qiongxiao was just a bit lazy and didn't want to meditate and cultivate all day.

But she was able to cultivate to become a Golden Immortal, so she certainly wasn't brainless.

Moreover, the three Xiao sisters have been sisters for countless years, so they are naturally very familiar with each other.

It's normal for her to be able to see through her two older sisters' thoughts.

After thinking for a few seconds, Li Jingxiao simply confessed to Qiongxiao that he actually had some ulterior motives towards his two aunts.

After hearing this, Qiongxiao rolled her eyes at Li Jingxiao.

He thought to himself that men really are all heartless bastards, falling in love with every single one they see.

Fortunately, Qiongxiao had long known that her husband was a womanizer.

When Li Jingxiao first met him, Shi Ji was already by his side.

Later, Fairy Caiyun also became Li Jingxiao's woman.

Since she could accept his philandering back then, Qiongxiao was just sulking now, and soon she pulled Li Jingxiao aside to whisper to him.

On the way back to Chentang Pass, Qiongxiao told Li Jingxiao about her two older sisters' personalities, habits, and preferences.

Back home, Qiongxiao, without waiting for Shiji and the others to take Li Jingxiao to play cards, started whispering among herself and her sisters.

However, since Daji and Deng Chanyu were not disciples of the Jie Sect, there were some things that Qiongxiao could not tell them.

Not to mention, this also involves the reputations of the two older sisters.

Qiongxiao was naturally even less willing to tell Daji and Deng Chanyu about this.

This gave Li Jingxiao the opportunity to take Daji and Deng Chanyu to the inner quarters.

They started playing cards.

Daji and Deng Chanyu hadn't seen their husbands for over a month.

As for playing poker, it's about three people playing together.

There was absolutely no resistance or hesitation.

Because of Deng Chanyu's outgoing personality, she even took the initiative to challenge Li Jingxiao to a duel.

Unfortunately, in the end, they naturally suffered an even more crushing defeat.

The three of them played cards all afternoon, until Daji and Deng Chanyu lost everything, and only then did Li Jingxiao let them go.

But when night fell, Shiji, Caiyun, and Qiongxiao pulled them back into the game.

Fortunately, Li Jingxiao's skill and card-playing ability were indeed strong enough.

Otherwise, they would inevitably be defeated by Shiji, Caiyun, and Qiongxiao, who acted as their accomplice.

If that were the case, it would be incredibly embarrassing.

After a night, the anger that had been building up in the women's hearts finally dissipated by most.

The next morning, after everyone had their morning exercise together.

This led to the discussion of why King Pingling of Dongyi led many Dongyi tribes in a rebellion against the Shang Dynasty.

To put it bluntly, it was the same as the oppression and suppression of the four major vassal states and eight hundred minor vassal states by the Yin and Shang dynasties.

It is also related to the fact that the methods used by several foreign tribes were too harsh.

(End of this chapter)