A leisurely life in the world of cultivation

Chapter 106 A Fairy's Heart Turns to Mortals, An Uninvited Guest Arrives (10,000-word update, please vote!)

Seeing that Situ Qingyue had really woken up, Li Weizhou secretly praised himself for being careful and cautious, while turning the "beauty filter" up to the maximum and asking with concern, "Fairy Sister, we've escaped, and it's safe here for now. Do you have any way to heal your wounds?"

Situ Qingyue's face was pale. She was no longer the peerless figure who had dominated all martial arts in the world. She was extremely weak.

She slowly shook her head, looking at Li Weizhou with a complicated expression.

I never expected that this young man in front of me could kill the Demonic Cult Master and the peerless Martial God of Breaking Nine with his martial arts skills.

Even more unexpectedly, he was able to devour the leader of the Demonic Sect. What kind of supernatural power did his Hidden God Palace grant him...?

No, it shouldn't be a supernatural power, it's the Blood Demon Treasure that Ye Yun lost!
That's it, that's it...

Seeing her staring at him intently, unable to look away, Li Weizhou was secretly delighted: He had been tricked by women's beauty filters on his phone countless times. It wasn't enough for women to be the only ones to beautify men; now it was time for men to beautify women too, and he wanted to beautify her face completely!
Her eyes showed no sign of anything amiss, and she anxiously asked, "Fairy sister, don't you have any of those holy healing medicines on you?"

Venturing out into the world without carrying life-saving medicine? That's against basic principles.

Situ Qingyue didn't even have the strength to reply. Li Weizhou gritted his teeth and said, "Then I'll remove the shrapnel from your body first, otherwise the bleeding won't stop. Forgive my offense..."

I was so ashamed that I couldn't speak.

Situ Qingyue shook her head slightly as she looked at him. Li Weizhou understood what was going on and cupped his hands, saying, "Fairy sister, I apologize for the intrusion!"

He gently removed Situ Qingyue's blue robe, and then untied her inner garment as well.

Well, it felt like the whole cave was suddenly brightened up; it was so white and smooth.

As expected, what goes around comes around. Last time I was seen through completely, this time I've been seen back...

However, Li Weizhou was not so despicable. After pulling out the shrapnel from his chest, he removed the one from his abdomen. Finally, he took off his underpants and only glanced at the shrapnel between his legs before taking out iodine, gently applying it to the wound with a cotton swab, and then pinching the end of the shrapnel with tweezers and pulling it out.

Fortunately, he was an extraordinary person; the shrapnel didn't penetrate very deeply, so it wasn't too difficult.

If Li Weizhou were to actually undergo surgery, that would be putting him in a difficult position.

After cleaning the front, the back was also cleaned, and the buttocks were cleaned as well...

In fact, anti-tank mines do not primarily kill with shrapnel. It's all the fault of the evil cult leader who severely injured Situ Qingyue, causing her to move slowly and suffer multiple injuries.

This type of wound cannot be treated with Yunnan Baiyao; it is best to apply erythromycin ointment instead.

So, kind-hearted Li Weizhou carefully applied the ointment to each wound and finally bandaged it up with gauze.

After finishing, Li Weizhou brought over a shirt and had Situ Qingyue put it on...

This woman has already seen his biggest secrets: the Mustard Seed Divine Power and the ability to kill a level-nine Martial God with firearms. As for the other minor details, they are irrelevant.

Silently watching Li Weizhou conjure up one unfamiliar object after another as if by magic, and attentively treating her wounds, Situ Qingyue, her face pale, finally asked softly after the ceremony, "Who exactly are you?"

She wasn't being pretentious or acting out of shame, because she knew very well that if Li Weizhou really wanted to do something bad, he could kill her first and then do whatever he wanted.

Instead of going through so much trouble, exposing so many secrets, and going to such great lengths.

The path she has always followed is to first prove her own conscience, and then prove the Great Way.

Only in this way can one have a clear mind and not be misled by external evils.

Therefore, she felt only gratitude towards Li Weizhou.

However, I still feel curious, uneasy, and somewhat restless...

Li Weizhou said with some pride, "I really am someone who has encountered a destiny with immortals... Hmm, even I find it strange, but I don't know why it is like this."

It's wonderful to live in a world with immortals; everything can be attributed to a connection with them.

Anyone who disagrees can ask: Have you ever seen a fairy? If not, then shut up!

Come back and start questioning me when you've become an immortal!

Situ Qingyue stared at him and asked, "Did you obtain Ye Yun's Blood Demon Relic?"

Li Weizhou's heart sank, and he asked in return, "Sister, do I look like a blood demon?"

Situ Qingyue stared at him and said, "You are more terrifying than the Blood Demon. There is not even the slightest sign of bloodsucking on your body, yet you have drained the Demonic Sect Master dry! You are not even troubled by the Xuan Guan Aperture. If this matter were to spread, it would cause a sensation even in the Spirit Realm."

The difficulty of leaping over the Dragon Gate is not unique to the mortal realm.

Only then did Li Weizhou realize that opening the Xuan Guan Aperture was not only the key to leaping over the dragon gate in the mortal world, but also the foundation for cultivation in the spirit world.

If even the most basic opening cannot be opened, one cannot capture the spiritual energy of heaven and earth; everything else is merely illusion.

Simply put, only by opening the mysterious gate can one perceive and capture the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, and only then can one be qualified to cultivate immortality.

It's not that anyone can start cultivating just because they have spiritual roots. If your Xuan Guan (mysterious gate) is not open and you can't even see the spiritual energy, what's the point of cultivating?

However, even in the spirit world, not everyone can open the mysterious gate.

They also have countless ordinary people, but these ordinary people are far more powerful than ordinary people in the mortal world.

This shows just how precious the secret Li Weizhou possesses is!

By refining a powerful being, one can open a crucial acupoint... terrifying!
It is also destined to be rejected by all righteous paths in the world.

At this moment, a murderous intent truly arose in Li Weizhou's heart.

Only the stone mirror could conceal these things; otherwise, Situ Qingyue would definitely have sensed them.

But a fleeting thought is just a thought; if Li Weizhou were to actually do it... the pros and cons are hard to say.

Furthermore, Situ Qingyue didn't need to come with Xia Shijie. It would have been safer to gather more people to surround and kill him.

But she still came...

Moreover, if they really wanted to take action, Xia Shijie had already disappeared without a trace. If Situ Qingyue also disappeared without a trace, even the most foolish people in the Imperial Punishment Bureau would know that something was wrong.

Considering the previous disappearances of the Heavenly Blade Sect Master, the old retainer of the Prince of Jin's mansion, and the eunuch, Li Weizhou did not believe that words could absolve him of his guilt.

Especially after he personally eliminated the Li family's biggest backer...

So this option isn't unacceptable; if she really wanted to eliminate evil and uphold justice, there was nothing she could do. However, it's a last resort, and she should observe the situation a little longer.

Amidst a whirlwind of thoughts, Li Weizhou said in distress, "I understand what my sister is saying, but what can I do? Should I just stand by and watch my sister be harmed by that demon without doing anything? Or should I kill my sister to silence her? I can't do such a thing."

Although I've only met my sister once, I really like her.

If my parents hadn't arranged a marriage for me when I was still alive, and if my future father-in-law hadn't traveled a long way to escort me to my wedding, making it impossible for me to refuse, I would definitely have proposed to my sister in the future.

It's true, I've made up my mind for a long time that once I become something great, I'll ask my sister for her hand in marriage.

Therefore, even knowing that it would be dangerous to be exposed, I would never harm my sister under any circumstances.

No woman would remain calm and collected in such a situation without being overwhelmed by such a confession...

This was the last thing Li Weizhou could think of to protect her. If it still didn't work, and she insisted on making him hand over the Blood Eye, then he really had no other choice...

Because he really couldn't hand it over, and didn't want to.

Fortunately, Situ Qingyue is not a pedantic person.

Situ Qingyue looked at Li Weizhou, who was bowing his head and remaining silent, seemingly very sad, and her heart softened in the end.

In her eyes, Li Weizhou was as innocent as a blank sheet of paper, knowing nothing.

If the ability to do evil is found in the enemy, then one should first bring them to justice in the name of righteousness, and then eliminate them to prevent future troubles.

But it was someone she knew, someone who had saved her life, and this was still unknown to outsiders…

That always leaves room for maneuver.

She sighed and asked, "Have you ever killed an innocent person?"

Li Weizhou's heart skipped a beat; there was hope. He shook his head repeatedly and said, "Don't even mention innocent people. I've never even killed an innocent dog in this world. That thing is like the Vermilion Fruit to me; it doesn't need to suck the blood of innocent people at all."

Sister, I have never drunk a drop of blood in this world. I swear, if I utter a single falsehood, may I never see you again in this life! May I be turned into a puppy!

Haha, in "The Love Manual", getting along with girls and getting along with older women are two completely different paths.

When you're with a delicate girl, you need to make her feel safe and protected.

But when you're with your older sister who's used to being strong, you need to evoke her protective instincts.

Wow, that's all knowledge and learning!
It doesn't matter, whatever the method, as long as it catches the cat, it's a good method.

It's better than resorting to violence out of desperation...

That's compassion on his part!

Seeing his solemn vow, Situ Qingyue finally smiled and nodded slightly to Li Weizhou, saying, "You are indeed free of any demonic aura, clean and pure. You have not been tainted by the Blood Transformation Demon Technique." There are also no records of a large number of missing persons in the Imperial Execution Department's case records.

She then asked, "Where did you get those Heavenly Thunder Bombs from? Were they all from divine destiny?"

Li Weizhou nodded and said, "That's true. However, the quantity is limited, and it can only be used once. Once others have seen it, they won't be easily fooled again, so it's not very useful." His tone was ordinary, showing no ambition whatsoever.

Situ Qingyue understood this principle, but then shook her head and said, "If it is still useful in a closed and tightly sealed place, or unknown to others, it is truly terrifying."

If there were many such divine weapons, the entire martial arts world would be thrown into turmoil, and the end of martial arts would come.

Fortunately, this young man's heart is as clear and pure as a lotus petal on a snow-capped mountain, crystal clear, which is a blessing for the martial arts world and for the world as a whole.

At that moment, Situ Qingyue suddenly felt the urge to guide the boy properly and prevent him from going astray.

Seeing that Situ Qingyue's breathing was getting weaker and weaker, Li Weizhou hurriedly said, "Sister, is there anything I can do to help you? I must save you!"

Situ Qingyue opened her eyes with some difficulty and looked at him, saying, "Aren't you afraid that I'll take away your opportunity?"

Li Weizhou said earnestly, "After Ye Yun died, that Vermilion Fruit entered my body... actually, not my body, but my soul. Although I don't really know how to use it, I can feel that it has merged with my soul. It's like... it has recognized me as its master. If I forcibly remove it, I will be reduced to ashes. But sister, if this thing can save you, I'm willing to give it to you! Sister, if you have a way to remove it, please tell me, and I'll give it to you right now! You were seriously injured to save me, and I'm willing to give my life for you! Sister, please tell me! How do I remove it! I must save you!!"

His tone was urgent, making him sound exactly like a pure love warrior willing to die for love.

His eyes were as clear and transparent as ice crystals, filled with a deep and tragic love for Situ Qingyue.

No one could tell that if Situ Qingyue's chin moved down even a centimeter, she would turn to ashes the next second...

In Situ Qingyue's opinion, if Li Weizhou were a cunning man, he would have killed him to silence him long ago, instead of wasting time talking.

The reason for her battle with the Demonic Cult Leader was not because of him, yet he was so infatuated with her that he was even willing to sacrifice himself...

This deeply moved and touched Situ Qingyue, who was critically injured and on the verge of death.

So this is what true love is...

Even if Situ Qingyue asked herself honestly, if she were in Li Weizhou's position, she might not be able to restrain herself.

Because the implications are too great, and the involvement is too extensive.

It's hard not to have the thought of silencing someone you've only met twice.

But... this handsome young man...

Even goddesses are women.

Situ Qingyue looked at him and gently advised, "No need, it's no use anyway. Don't be too naive, and don't trust people too easily in the future."

Li Weizhou became even more anxious; he couldn't let his sister die...

Looking at Situ Qingyue, his handsome face seemed to glow as he said in a low voice, "Isn't my sister an outsider?" He paused, then added urgently, "Sister, you can't take it out either... Oh, right, sister, I have a 500-year-old ginseng king! Will it be of any use?!"

Poor people and misers can't win over pretty girls.

A 500-year-old ginseng king is indeed a rare treasure, but if you're still unwilling to make a big bet at this stage, then you truly deserve a life without happiness.

According to Li Weizhou's observation, in the Daqian region, if you win the heart of a woman, you win her body.

Moreover, it's the kind of thing that's hard to lose once you've got it.

It can be described as the investment with the best cost performance.

Faced with the current situation, Situ Qingyue has clearly softened her heart and even been tempted by worldly desires. It would be a great pity if we didn't work harder to solidify things.

Putting all that aside, the two families are essentially one entity, and if Situ Qingyue were to die, the ensuing troubles would be truly a headache.

Li Weizhou will never have a peaceful life for the rest of his life.

Fortunately, my sister is beautiful and kind-hearted, so it's worth the expense.

They didn't hesitate to bring out such a rare treasure as the 500-year-old ginseng king.

Despite enduring the pain of her severe injuries, Situ Qingyue's eyes lit up with surprise when she saw the rare ginseng king. Her gaze softened as she looked at Li Weizhou and even smiled, slowly nodding and saying, "Alright. Then consider it... a loan from your sister."

With her pride, once she recovered, how could she let Li Weizhou suffer a loss?

Li Weizhou became even more energetic, but also complained somewhat discontentedly, "I've already said she's my older sister, why are you still talking about lending her money..."

After saying that, he quickly used a knife to slice the ginseng king into pieces and held them out to Situ Qingyue so that she could suck on them.

Situ Qingyue chewed and swallowed directly, then looked at Li Weizhou and told him to continue.

Li Weizhou, of course, couldn't be stingy, so he fed him one slice after another.

For some reason, the atmosphere became somewhat strange...

What did he just say? That he had considered proposing marriage?

It's utterly absurd.

Fortunately, Li Weizhou's face was clean and clear, and her smile was charming. That stone mirror could hide the thoughts revealed in people's eyes. She and Li Weizhou, this little tea bitch, were truly a perfect match!

Even a peerless woman like Situ Qingyue was thoroughly pleased with the service, both physically and mentally.

She never imagined that she was always only one step away from being shattered to pieces...

After feeding her a whole ginseng, Situ Qingyue's aura visibly recovered rapidly and gradually grew stronger.

But after reaching a certain point, she suddenly stopped, seemingly hesitant...

She turned to look at Li Weizhou, startling him. He became wary and heard her ask, "Zhou'er, tell me, should I break through to Martial Saint?"

The name sounded familiar, giving Li Weizhou goosebumps.

Oh, right, Sister Qi Erniang also called him that...

Hmm, it's been a while since I thought about my gentle and considerate second aunt.

Composing himself, Li Weizhou asked curiously, "Sister, is it because of the Hidden God Palace?"

Situ Qingyue now regarded Li Weizhou as her closest confidant, and since he himself possessed a destiny for immortality, she said, "Besides the reason for the Hidden God Palace, there is another point: after opening the first aperture of the Profound Gate, one can sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. The three realms of the Profound Gate, each advancement has the miraculous effect of transforming one from mortal to immortal. If one waits until the Spirit Realm advances further, one can shed one's mortal body and return to the innate state. Entering the Innate Realm, one can become a Qi feeder and an immortal cultivator, from which point one can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and cultivate Qi for survival."

However, if one advances in the mortal realm, the spiritual energy there is obscure and impure. If this energy is cultivated into the body, although it will be quite powerful in the mortal realm, it will also completely block the path of reversing one's innate nature.

Even when he arrives in the spirit world, he will only achieve mediocre success.

In short, even mastering all the major acupoints in one's body is not as good as advancing in the spirit realm.

Li Weizhou laughed and said, "What else is there to say? Of course, we'll resist the urge to get promoted!"

Situ Qingyue sighed again, "But the mortal world is too chaotic. How dangerous today's events were! If we can't even survive, how can we talk about going to the Spirit Realm to cultivate immortality?"

Li Weizhou asked, "Sister, how many peerless masters like the Demonic Sect Master are there?"

Situ Qingyue shook her head and said, "There are only a handful of people in this world who can defeat me, but I am facing just these few people."

Li Weizhou said in a deep voice, "Who would be hostile and attack you? Sister, lure him here, and the two of us siblings will kill him together! I love my sister, and anyone who dares to bully her will suffer the consequences!"

His fierce appearance brought a hint of surprise to Situ Qingyue's beautiful eyes, who was currently seriously injured.

She had long known that Li Weizhou was not the kind of person who was simple-minded and naive; she could tell from his plan to kill Xia Shijie.

Seeing his fearlessness and decisiveness in the face of adversity, he displayed remarkable heroism, which made him like him even more.

In fact, a person of her stature is not easily moved by superficial words.

The problem is... Li Weizhou isn't a shallow man who only speaks superficial words; he actually did it, and he succeeded.

In that case, this handsome young man is just too pleasing to the eye.

What older sister wouldn't love such a young man? Wouldn't she cherish him like a treasure?

Feeling a little embarrassed under Situ Qingyue's gaze, Li Weizhou scratched his head, feeling uneasy: Had the tea been too strong? That shouldn't be the case…

Seeing his shyness and unease, Situ Qingyue felt even better. She smiled and said, "If there's an opportunity, I might do it. I'll come find you then."

Li Weizhou hurriedly asked, "Sister, are you leaving already?" Holy crap, you're leaving right after eating?!

Situ Qingyue shook her head and said, "It will take at least three more days to expel the Heavenly Demon Force that the Demonic Sect Master severely injured in my body. I'll have to trouble you to take care of me for these three days, Zhou'er."

Li Weizhou was relieved and patted his chest, saying, "Not to mention three days, three years, thirty years, or even three hundred years is no problem!"

Situ Qingyue's smile was more frequent than in the past two months, and she even began to give Li Weizhou pointers: "You've just broken through the first acupoint of the Profound Gate, you need to think clearly about your future path. I observe that your movement technique is unique, seemingly resembling the Seven Star Steps?"

Li Weizhou nodded and said, "I have no teacher, I just figured it out on my own. I really like the Seven Star Steps, but I always felt it wasn't that simple, so I just ran around on my own... Sister, shall I run it for you?"

Situ Qingyue nodded and replied, "Okay." Li Weizhou did not rush to start, but instead "took" a quilt and placed it behind Situ Qingyue so that she could lean against it gently.

She then took out a glass of freshly squeezed juice with a long straw, allowing Situ Qingyue to enjoy it.

Don't ask where it came from, it's all by fate.

Then Li Weizhou started with the most basic moves: Tian Shu Ta Yue, Xuan Guang You Long, Tian Ji Chuan Yun, Tian Quan Shan Ying, Yu Heng Yu Feng, Kai Yang Po Yuan, and Yao Guang Su Ying, a total of seven moves.

After repeatedly and carefully tracing the path several times, it began to evolve.

At first, Situ Qingyue watched with great ease, and even planned to teach Li Weizhou an extremely advanced movement technique.

With a straw in his mouth, he marveled at how extraordinary these celestial objects truly were.

But gradually, Situ Qingyue's expression became serious.

Starting with the stance of Tian Shu stepping on the mountain, it changes into the stance of Kai Yang breaking the abyss, but then lands with Tian Ji piercing the clouds.
Movement techniques should be fluid and natural, in accordance with the principles of martial arts.

But how exactly did Li Weizhou manage to execute such an awkward move so skillfully?

One or two moves like this might seem awkward, but if all moves are like this, and they're as fast as lightning, then it's not awkward anymore, it's unpredictable!
Anyone who tries to fight Li Weizhou based on the impression of "Seven Star Steps" will definitely suffer a great loss.

But when even the starting stance changes continuously, becoming so complicated that Situ Qingyue finds it troublesome to recognize, can this still be called "Seven Star Steps"?

Situ Qingyue's beautiful eyes sparkled as she looked at the young man before her with admiration.

He really keeps bringing her surprises.

After finishing his journey, Li Weizhou suddenly remembered something and said uneasily to Situ Qingyue, "Sister, you should rest well first. I have already set up a Heavenly Thunder Array outside; anyone who dares to force their way in will die. I need to go to the fortified village to visit my uncle's family and my new wife. Although it was an arranged marriage by our parents, I really couldn't refuse. But since we're married, and my father-in-law sent her from thousands of miles away, I can't just abandon them. If I did, I wouldn't be human. Sister, you won't despise me, will you?"

Situ Qingyue was speechless for a moment...

It's not her fault. Even though she has extensive experience in the martial arts world and is a master of martial arts, where else could she have ever seen such a peerless tea king?
She gently shook her head and comforted him, "How could I dislike it... Go ahead and rest assured."

Li Weizhou immediately perked up and patted his chest, promising, "Sister, I will definitely go and come back as soon as possible!!"

Situ Qingyue instructed, "If anyone asks about me, tell them that I am currently hunting down the Dharma Master in Dayuan Mountain."

Li Weizhou: "?!"

Situ Qingyue rolled her eyes at him and said, "Or should I throw you out? I'll tell the Grand Master that those hidden weapons were obtained by accident from the Nameless Cave, and now they're all used up. I personally killed the Dharma Master, and he fell into the Dark River and disappeared without a trace. If you use the Heavenly Thunder Spear again in the future, just say that you obtained it from me. Go."

"Okay, I got it, sister!"

What a wonderful older sister!
The test results showed that she had indeed fallen in love with a mortal!

……

"who!"

Inside the fortified village, in a corner of a warehouse that was originally used to store rouge rice, a wary questioning voice came from underground.

Li Weizhou chuckled and said, "It's me."

The stone slab that had been covering the opening was immediately lifted, and Chu Mengjun, the newest gatekeeper of the Li family and the most beautiful courtesan, looked at him with surprise and delight, and welcomed Li Weizhou down: "Come in quickly!"

Yanxue was even more delighted and asked eagerly, "Young master, why are you here? Is everything over?"

"elder brother!"

Presumably because she had been with Yanxue, Ximei ran over and hugged her brother tightly.

Li Weizhou gently rubbed his younger sister's head and said softly, "She's alright now, don't worry."

Chu Mengjun looked outside; it was just dawn.

Is the seventh-day memorial night, the night the soul returns to its source, truly over?

Hearing her ask this, Li Weizhou shook his head and said, "We'll have to wait at least three more days." It will have to wait until Sister Thigh is fully recovered.

He led Ximei inside, and the Li family and his new wife gathered around after hearing the commotion.

Li Delong asked in a deep voice, "Sanlang, what's the situation outside now?"

Li Weizhou first reported the bad news: "The entire old house was razed to the ground. The leader of the Demonic Sect came in person. I don't know why that old man has his eye on our family. Fortunately, we dispersed and left in advance, otherwise the Li family would really be finished."

Upon hearing this, the Li family members were all greatly shocked.

Actually, I used to think it was a bit of an overreaction, but now I feel relieved.

For the first time, they felt danger was so close!

Guo cursed angrily, "That old bastard, why did he come to our house for no reason?!"

Madam Luo sighed, "It's mostly because of Si Lang..."

Li Weizhou solemnly reminded her, "Sister-in-law, no matter who it's for, it's all aimed at the Li family. Silang's achievements and the killing of the demonic sect are also for the sake of the family."

Luo blushed immediately and said hastily, "That's not what I meant."

Seeing that the people around her were not treating her well, she was so anxious that she almost burst into tears.

Li Weizhou smiled again and said, "It's alright. As long as we're family, we have nothing to fear. Besides, it might not necessarily be for Silang. I vaguely heard it was related to some kind of Heavenly Fiend King. I wonder what kind of ghost he encountered..."

Zhou Yueniang, who had been quietly watching her husband from the side, changed her expression instantly upon hearing this. Although she didn't understand why, she still asked Li Weizhou with eyes full of guilt, "I heard that the Demonic Sect Master's martial arts are unparalleled. Husband, are you alright?"

She gently grasped her husband's arm, looked him over again, and felt a deep sense of apology...

Li Weizhou said with shame, "I myself am unharmed. This time, I owe it all to Si Lang's master, Lord Situ. She was seriously injured and on the verge of death while protecting me."

This time, Madam Luo was certain: "It must be because of Si Lang. Third Brother and Si Lang look very similar."

Li Weizhou shook his head and said, "I don't know what happened, but she did say that I look a lot like her brother... But don't ask, it must be something sad."

Li Chang'an immediately understood: "No wonder he wanted to take Si Lang as his disciple back then. It seems that was the reason. I can't ask, I can't even inquire about it."

Li Weizhou chuckled and said, "I shamelessly started calling her 'sister'... She's currently in seclusion in Shenji Valley healing her injuries, but I was in a hurry to come back and see you, so I came over first."

As he spoke, he looked at Zhou Yueniang with deep affection.

If you want to live a good life, the family's reputation must never be ruined.

Zhou Yueniang blushed slightly and asked softly, "Is everything peaceful outside?"

She was also in turmoil, feeling guilty towards Li Weizhou and worried about her father.

Could it be that the Dharma Master was so angry because of his father?

Li Weizhou shook his head and said, "Although the demonic cultists have been severely injured and on the verge of death by the great formation set up by Lord Situ, we still don't know their current situation. Lord Situ instructed me to endure for three days. Moreover, it's not just the demonic cult that can harm people; we also need to be careful of internal enemies. I was originally planning to wait three days, but I was really worried about you all, so I came here."

Although he was speaking to everyone, his gentle gaze was fixed on Zhou Yueniang.

Although Zhou Yueniang was deeply moved, she still advised, "Husband, Lord Situ has been very kind to us. Now that he is seriously injured, how can we leave him by our side?"

Li Delong's family also tried to dissuade him, saying that they couldn't treat their benefactor badly and leave him alone in the cave. No, no, absolutely not!

go go go go!

Li Weizhou was still reluctant to part with her and asked Zhou Yueniang, "Then... will you come with me?"

Yes, of course he knew Zhou Yueniang wouldn't go.

If Zhou Yueniang had a clean background, she would have gone, but... how could a remnant of the Demonic Sect go to see the bigwigs of the Imperial Punishment Bureau?
Sure enough, she shook her head, her amber eyes filled with her handsome husband, and said softly, "You should go now. Noble people don't like strangers. I'll meet you again when the opportunity arises."

The Li family all praised Zhou Yueniang for being sensible and understanding, saying she was much better than someone else.

Li Weizhou was thus forced to end this hasty meeting. Fortunately, his uncle's family was somewhat sensible and asked Zhou Yueniang to see Li Weizhou off before they all returned to their rooms.

As she was being escorted to the entrance of the secret chamber, Zhou Yueniang said with a touch of self-reproach, "When my martial arts skills improve in the future, I won't let my husband face this alone."

Li Weizhou whispered, "Even if your martial arts are superb, I can't bear to let you face it. I know it's unfair to Sister Situ to say this, but I'm just being selfish because you are my wife."

Not far away, Chu Mengjun's entire face was numb, and her expression of utter despair was heartbreaking.

Yanxue was quite envious of Zhou Yueniang, but she was also happy for Li Weizhou's happy newlywed life.

Her feelings are very simple; she just hopes that the person she likes is doing well, and that will make her happy too.

Xi Mei also chose to forgive her sister-in-law's recklessness yesterday, because she could see that her brother liked her sister-in-law very much, and so did she.

Zhou Yueniang blushed and took the initiative to throw herself into Li Weizhou's arms, hugging him tightly, truly reluctant to part with him.

Li Weizhou loved seeing the blush on a young woman's face; even the most elaborate makeup, made with pearl powder, couldn't compare to the genuine, charming shyness.

However, after embracing his wife for less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, under the watchful eyes of the two single men, Zhou Yueniang, realizing what had happened, pushed him away and urged, "Husband, go quickly. This matter is of great importance and cannot be delayed."

Li Weizhou sighed, then suddenly lowered his head and kissed Zhou Yueniang on the lips. He then chuckled and left amidst the shy exclamations of Ximei and Yanxue.

After the bluestone slabs on top were covered again, Zhou Yueniang looked up for a long time before turning back.

Looking at Chu Mengjun, Zhou Yueniang nodded slightly. As she passed Xi Mei and Yan Xue, who were still shyly covering their faces with their hands, she reached out and stroked their hair. Xi Mei giggled, while Yan Xue gave her a big, ingratiating smile. Zhou Yueniang smiled faintly, nodded to Chu Mengjun, and went inside.

Her shyness was reserved for only one person.

Chu Mengjun tapped her little traitor's brow with a hint of anger, but she was too lazy to bother with it. She sat there lost in thought, and after a long while, her face flushed like a peach blossom, lost in thought for some unknown reason...

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Li Weizhou's good mood lasted until he stepped out of the fortified village gate, where he encountered four uninvited guests.

Of the four "guests," he only knew one: Qi Zhenkun of Yuanjian Mountain.

At this moment, Qi Zhenkun, the only person from Yuanjian Mountain who walks in the world, also stood aside like a lackey, his face showing a bit of helplessness.

But Li Weizhou was disdainful. Since they were already here, why pretend to be innocent?

If things really come to a head, I'll kill you first, you traitorous collaborator.

The man in the middle was a tall man with snow-white temples but the rest of his hair was jet black. His eyes were deep and icy. Next to him was an old man with white hair, half of his body stained with blood, and he was also full of murderous aura.

Another middle-aged man, unusually thin, with sinister eyes, scrutinized Li Weizhou with the gaze of a vulture staring at a corpse...

Li Weizhou secretly considered the defenses of the fortified village and the minefield in Shenji Valley...

Well, don't worry too much.

His cheerful expression turned into surprise, and he looked at Qi Zhenkun enthusiastically, asking, "Brother Fatty, is the matter at the Mountain God Temple settled?"

Qi Zhenkun chuckled dryly and nodded, saying, "It's resolved... Brother Li, where is Lord Situ?"

Li Weizhou exclaimed in surprise, "You didn't know? That can't be right, you should have seen it. Lord Situ was chasing the Demonic Sect Master, heading all the way towards Mount Dayuan..."

"Nonsense!!"

The gaunt middle-aged man shouted sternly, "That Demonic Sect Master's demonic arts are extremely powerful; even the Grand Master of Justice would have to deal with him with all his might. Master Situ... you're only a Seventh Martial Sect Master; what makes you think you can pursue him?"

Li Weizhou chuckled and said, "Sir, I do know about this. Not only do I know, but all my neighbors know as well. Didn't you go and ask around my neighborhood?"

The gaunt middle-aged man: "..."

They really stumped him. They hadn't asked them anything, because they didn't expect the surrounding people to see anything; they figured they'd be scared out of their wits by now...

Qi Zhenkun rubbed his temples and introduced, "Brother Li, this gentleman is Yuan Yunnian, the deputy commander of the Mountain Forest Guard..." He then introduced everyone, saying to the white-haired old man, "This is Wen Zaixing, the commander of the Mountain Forest Guard, and this is..."

Without needing an introduction, the man with graying temples but who didn't look old coldly said, "I am Shang Donghai, the Chief Justice of the Imperial Execution Bureau. I ask you, where is Situ Qingyue now? Answer honestly! And where is that Demonic Sect Master now?!"

The final shout exploded in Li Weizhou's ears like a lion's roar.

It made him dizzy for a moment, but then a cool sensation came from deep in his mind and dissipated.

In the blink of an eye, he still feigned dizziness, which was nothing more than his pupils dilating...

He murmured, "Situ... Sister Situ went to... Dayuan Mountain... Tian Lei Zi, so powerful... He blew up the demon, it was so terrible..."

Upon hearing this, the four people immediately looked at each other in surprise and doubt.

According to what was left at the scene, Zhou Kejin was indeed killed by an extremely powerful hidden weapon, Tian Lei Zi... the name does fit.

But where did that woman get so many divine objects?

After a while, Li Weizhou shook his head vigorously. His pupils gradually returned to normal, and his expression was not very good, but he did not dare to say anything.

Wen Zaixing, the commander of the mountain forest guard, chuckled and asked, "Then, I wonder if Lord Situ is injured?"

After a moment of silence, Li Weizhou waited for the arrogant deputy commander to grunt before speaking: "He's injured, and quite badly injured. At the beginning, Lord Situ was no match for that devil. Fortunately, the Heavenly Thunderbolt was incredibly powerful, and the devil wasn't paying attention, so it blew off a section of his leg, leaving him half-dead."

The group nodded to each other again, realizing they had found a section of the Vajra Jade Bone leg...

Even a master like this could be blown up like this, Tian Lei Zi...

The three men's faces clearly showed more solemnity and apprehension. They were still a long way from becoming the leader of the Demonic Sect, and even this fiend had been so badly injured. Could it be a stroke of good fortune...?

Wen Zaixing continued, "And then? Lord Situ went to hunt down the demon?"

That old ghost has a gentle voice, but his heart is wicked, and he's got a trap up his sleeve.

The thunder last night lasted for half the night, how could it have been just one time?
Li Weizhou shook his head and said, "That demon was too ferocious. Even Lord Situ, with only one leg, was no match for her and was beaten until he vomited blood repeatedly. Later, many heavenly thunderbolts exploded, and finally the demon was driven mad by the explosions and became unable to defeat Lord Situ, so she ran away. Lord Situ quickly gave chase..."

The gaunt Yuan Yunnian shouted sternly, "Lord Situ has been severely injured by the demon several times, yet he still has the strength to pursue and kill him. Aren't you afraid of being killed in return? I think you're just spouting nonsense. Could it be that you're harboring the demon and have already harmed Lord Situ? Open the fortress, I'm going in to take a look."

Li Weizhou's previously hunched shoulders slowly straightened, as if he had figured something out...

He looked at the dog with a chuckle and said, "No problem, look all you want."

His sudden change in attitude made the others look at him with disdain, and they gave up their intention to search.

But we need to figure out exactly what this country bumpkin has up his sleeve...

Yuan Yunnian said in a sinister tone, "Since you are a witness, why don't you come with us into Mount Dayuan to help Lord Situ vanquish the demon!"

Shang Donghai had no objection and said, "You are also the Chief Clerk of the Imperial Punishment Bureau, so you have this responsibility. Let's go."

Li Weizhou chuckled and said, "Are you sure? Sister Situ told me that there are people within the Imperial Punishment Bureau and the Mountain Forest Envoy who are colluding with the Demonic Sect. Otherwise, how come she fought for half the night last night without a single reinforcement arriving? The Fifteen Mile Mountain God Temple has laid a trap... Heh, alright, I'll go with you."

His gaze finally fell on Qi Zhenkun, and he said with a half-smile, "Brother Pang, your Yuanjian Mountain is truly remarkable. We'll discuss this further later."

"presumptuous!"

Yuan Yunnian rebuked, "Who do you think you are, daring to threaten Yuanjian Mountain?"

Qi Zhenkun, looking troubled, stepped forward, rubbing his bald head, and stood in front of Li Weizhou, saying helplessly, "My lords, this kid not only has Lord Situ behind him, but also the Qi Prince's Mansion and the General's Mansion. The Crown Prince's Palace also has a good impression of him. We, Yuanjian Mountain, really don't want to provoke him... So why don't we let him stay here?" If we take him away, he'll become a mortal enemy.

Without waiting for their reply, he turned back and asked, "Lord Situ, how are your injuries?" He winked quietly.

Li Weizhou chuckled and said frankly, "Fortunately, I brought back a 500-year-old ginseng king and several 300-year-old precious ginsengs from the horse market. Sister Situ ate them in a few bites and was full of energy again. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to storm into Dayuan Mountain to hunt down the demon."

Qi Zhenkun was dumbfounded. He told Qi Zhenkun to cover up his lie, not to brag. Where did you get this 500-year-old ginseng king?
Li Weizhou could explain without being asked: "I went to the horse market with my fourth brother, Li Changning, and unintentionally met Princess Tuoba Tuya of the Qinghu tribe and her brother Tuoba Yun. That ginseng king was a gift from Tuoba Tuya before she left. You can ask her if you don't believe me. Also, this jade pendant was a gift from Sister Situ, proving that I have nothing to do with the major case at the horse market."

As he spoke, he held up a jade plaque that everyone was familiar with.

The owner of this jade pendant had long been suffocating them with just one hand.

At this moment, all three of them fell silent, except for Qi Zhenkun, who, listening to Ji Mao calling her "sister" repeatedly, had veins throbbing on his bald head.

I really want to punch it to pieces!

However, we might really not be able to afford to fight now...

Qi Zhenkun, his expression unreadable, gave Li Weizhou a thumbs-up before turning to him and saying, “My lords, Brother Li is a fellow member and companion of my Yuanjian Mountain, and also my good brother. My master and the Supreme Elder of the Sword Sect have asked me several times to invite Brother Li to the mountain for a meeting. I would be grateful if you three could give my Yuanjian Mountain some face.”

Li Weizhou's smile carried a hint of arrogance:
Damn it, your martial arts skills can't beat my sister Situ, your power can't match my two siblings, and you three are even poorer than me. You're just trying to act tough in front of me!
Try touching me!
He came to understand more and more what the world of martial arts was all about; it was ultimately nothing more than human relationships and worldly wisdom.

However, his attitude made the three of them more convinced that Situ Qingyue was indeed alright, so they were less aggressive.

Li Weizhou was still trying to persuade them, chuckling as he said, "You don't need to go into the mountains anymore. My sister Situ said she'll definitely be back in three days at the latest. That demon was blown to bits and is surely dead. By the way, could you please pass on a message to that guy named Huang Daotian? My sister said that once the Demonic Sect matter is settled, she'll settle accounts with that bastard later."

My sister's disciple, my fourth brother Li Changning, was ambushed by the Demonic Sect, all thanks to Huang Daotian. The fact that no one came to his aid yesterday must also be that old devil Huang's doing, right? Very well, now that the Demonic Sect's leader is about to be executed, let's see which of those demons and monsters can escape.”

The three of them were relieved at first, they didn't expect that they could actually shift the blame onto Huang Daotian, that was great.

But I couldn't listen anymore after that; the little brat was too arrogant...

All three were seasoned veterans, holding high positions and wielding great power; how could they tolerate such arrogance from a junior?
They turned around and disappeared in a few steps in front of the fortified village.

Qi Zhenkun actually believed it. If Situ Qingyue had been seriously injured, this Brother Li wouldn't have dared to be so arrogant.

Seeing Li Weizhou staring blankly at him again, Qi Zhenkun hurriedly said, "Brother Li, this has nothing to do with my Yuanjian Mountain! Besides, don't you owe me a favor today?"

Li Weizhou shrugged and said, "Whatever, I won't hold a grudge. But I can't control what my sister Situ thinks."

Qi Zhenkun wasn't demanding. He chuckled and said, "It's good that you don't hold grudges, it's good that you don't hold grudges." Then he sighed helplessly, "It's just how things are. With the Grand Master of the Imperial Punishments in charge, Yuanjian Mountain can't afford to offend those people. We've been doing this for sixty years after sixty years. What can I say when the Commander of the Imperial Guards speaks? I'm just a Forest Envoy, how can I stand up to the Commander of the Forest Guards? I don't know when we Jianghu people will be able to turn things around..." His tone was somewhat melancholic.

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