Witch, don't do anything reckless!

"What the heck?"

Li Chuqiu was a little taken aback.

"Are you still pretending to be stupid with me?"

Lu Xiao looked serious and somewhat worried: "The news has spread everywhere in Tianxuan Division these past few days... and you're telling me you didn't know?"

"What should I know?"

Li Chuqiu was even more confused. He had only taken three days off and hadn't come in. Could something serious have happened? Wait...

Suddenly jolted back to reality, Li Chuqiu's gaze sharpened: "What did you just say... me and Deputy Commander Liu?"

"Um?"

Upon seeing Lu Xiao's "what else?" expression, Li Chuqiu felt a sense of foreboding.

"Tell me what happened!"

Recalling the strange atmosphere inside the Tianxuan Division just now, and the odd, pointing glances from her colleagues, Li Chuqiu vaguely guessed what was going on...

Seeing Li Chuqiu's expression and reaction, Lu Xiao seemed genuinely unaware of what had happened.

"You really don't know?"

Lu Xiao said in a low voice, "In the past few days, rumors have been circulating throughout the Tianxuan Division... that you and Deputy Commander Liu have gotten together."

"...I'm saying you two are having an affair."

"..."

During Li Chuqiu's vacation, rumors about the relationship between the two spread rapidly within the Tianxuan Division, causing much discussion among everyone in the division.

The news spread rapidly, with various versions circulating widely. Initially, it was said that someone witnessed the two holding hands and pulling at each other in private, then it was reported that the two were having a sweet rendezvous outside the city, and later, even rumors of an illegitimate child emerged...

Li Chuqiu was completely bewildered.

What the hell?

How did he end up getting together with Vice Commander Liu?

...You already have a child?

"No, who spread this rumor?"

Li Chuqiu frowned deeply: "When did I get together with Liu... with her? Which brat is spreading rumors?"

Lu Xiao stared at him suspiciously: "You two really didn't get together?"

"Brother Lu, do you think it looks like it?"

Li Chuqiu found the rumor outrageous: "How could a lowly constable like me get involved with such a big shot as the deputy commander?"

"I also think it's not very reasonable."

Lu Xiao shook his head, and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Li Chuqiu deny it.

The main problem was that the rumor was so convincing, with such detailed details, that he couldn't help but have his doubts.

Lu Xiao was afraid that this kid was too arrogant and would provoke that Deputy Commander Liu, thus bringing disaster upon himself.

Can you just casually associate with such important figures?

At this moment, Li Chuqiu suddenly remembered why that enchantress had kept testing his relationship with Liu Xu last night... It turned out to be a rumor that came from Tianxuan Division, which almost ruined him.

Thinking of this, Li Chuqiu felt both fear and anger.

That rumor that was forced to spread?

Don't they know that rumors can kill people?

"Brother Lu, who spread this rumor?"

Lu Xiao was also puzzled and shook his head: "I don't know either. It seems to have spread suddenly in the last few days... I heard that someone saw you leaving the city with Deputy Commander Liu."

"They also said someone saw you hugging Vice Commander Liu, and that you two seemed very close..."

Li Chuqiu's expression gradually faded; he roughly guessed who had spread the rumor...

"By the way, why did you suddenly take three days off? What happened?" At this moment, Lu Xiao remembered the important matter.

Something happened at home.

Li Chuqiu didn't explain in detail: "By the way, Brother Lu, there are a few things I need your help with..."

A few days ago, in order to kill the Blood Demon and Feng Wuhen, Li Chuqiu used up all the Qi Condensation Pills that had been given to him last time, and even destroyed his sword.

The reward promised by Vice Commander Liu has yet to materialize, so Li Chuqiu needs to apply for a new, suitable weapon.

"That might not work."

Unexpectedly, Lu Xiao's face showed some difficulty: "Just yesterday, Deputy Commander Liu announced that the Heavenly Profound Division's Qi Condensation Pill inventory was insufficient, and therefore all applications for Qi Condensation Pills were suspended..."

Li Chuqiu: "?"

Is there a shortage of Qi-Condensing Pills?

Although this thing is precious, how could Tianxuan Division possibly have a shortage of stock for no reason?

Could that woman think that the rumors circulating in Tianxuan Division these past few days were spread by Li Chuqiu... as a deliberate act of retaliation?

Realizing this, Li Chuqiu's face turned ashen. What was that woman thinking, "Using someone and then discarding them"?

To save her, Li Chuqiu suffered heavy losses this time. She exhausted the Qi Condensation Pill she had just obtained, and even broke her sword... Is this how she plays games?

"You need to calm down, don't do anything rash..."

Seemingly noticing Li Chuqiu's unusual expression, Lu Xiao knew exactly what she was thinking: "Vice Commander Liu has been in a bad mood these past two days... After all, such rumors have spread, affecting Vice Commander Liu's reputation, and she's probably furious right now."

"You should behave yourself for a while. After some time, when she calms down, I'll find a way to help you apply for it."

Having known Li Chuqiu for so long, Lu Xiao naturally understood the boy's temperament and was afraid that he might really anger that Deputy Commander Liu.

Since it's all a misunderstanding right now, it won't be a big deal once the misunderstanding is cleared up.

"Okay, thank you very much, Brother Lu."

Li Chuqiu knew that Lu Xiao was thinking of him, so he didn't make things difficult or force him. He nodded and turned to leave.

"Where are you going?"

"Find the culprit and settle the score."

Li Chuqiu was filled with murderous intent.

……

"Ouch, stop kicking my head!"

"It hurts...be gentle."

"We know we were wrong... Ahhh..."

"..."

On the other side, Chen San'er and Zhang Man, who had just sneaked back to Tianxuan Division, were caught red-handed by Li Chuqiu.

He carried one in each hand into the alley behind the house and started kicking and whipping the two of them.

The two men grimaced and begged for mercy as they were whipped.

After giving the two men a good beating and venting her anger, Li Chuqiu looked at them expressionlessly and said, "Tell me honestly, who did it?"

Chen San'er clutched his buttocks, blinking innocently, "Boss, what did you say... Ouch..."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Chuqiu kicked him away again. He lay sprawled on the ground, wailing and begging for mercy, "Stop hitting me! Stop hitting me! I'll confess! I'll confess..."

Chen San'er then became honest, covering his buttocks and pointing at Zhang Man beside him: "Boss, it's all rumors he spread... He's the one who's spreading rumors that you and Deputy Commander Liu are having an affair."

Zhang Man, standing to the side, widened his eyes: "Chen San'er, have you no shame? Didn't you say that since you were hugging Deputy Commander Liu, the two of you are definitely having an affair?!"

"That was a reasonable guess; it was you who spread the news."

"You're talking nonsense! You were the one who told me to say that we should give Xie An a good slap in the face and scare him to death..."

"When did I say that? Anyway, you're the one who spread the news, you're the mastermind, I'm just an accomplice at most."

"...You fucking shameless!"

"..."

"Shut up, all of you!"

Chen San'er and Zhang Man immediately became obedient. Seeing their disheveled and pitiful appearance, Li Chuqiu was genuinely amused.

He knew it was those two bastards who did it.

These two were usually idle and didn't do anything productive, especially enjoying gossip and excitement. That night, when he rescued Liu Xu and went down the mountain, he happened to run into Xu Jinghong and the two of them. It's easy to guess that it was these two who embellished the story and spread the rumors.

"You two are trying to kill me so you can take my place, aren't you?"

Upon hearing this, Chen San'er and Zhang Man both shook their heads repeatedly: "Boss, there's absolutely no such thing. We are completely loyal to you and have no other intentions whatsoever."

Li Chuqiu sneered: "Do you know what Vice Commander Liu would think if he knew about this rumor?"

Upon hearing this, Chen San'er and Zhang Man were both taken aback. They had been so preoccupied with speculating about the relationship between their leader and Deputy Commander Liu that they couldn't help but leak the news, hoping to scare Xie An.

Completely forgetting that there's another person directly involved in this rumor... While they're spreading rumors about their own leader, they're also spreading rumors about that Deputy Commander Liu?!

If Deputy Commander Liu found out... the two couldn't help but shudder, their expressions immediately changing.

This is terrible!

"Vice Commander Liu probably doesn't know..."

Chen San'er spoke nervously, just then, footsteps sounded outside, and a brightly dressed maid appeared. She said expressionlessly, "Li Chuqiu, my young lady wants to see you."

This maid was familiar to everyone. She lived in a detached courtyard behind the Tianxuan Division and was the personal maid of Deputy Commander Liu.

Chen San'er and Zhang Man's expressions changed instantly, filled with panic.

Oh no, they've come knocking!

Li Chuqiu sighed inwardly... What was bound to happen would eventually happen.

"..."

The inner courtyard of Tianxuan Division is quiet and secluded.

When Li Chuqiu walked in, a cold and aloof figure was already standing in the Heavenly Hall.

These are the willow catkins that haven't been seen for several days.

She had turned her back, leaving behind a tall, aloof, and beautiful figure.

She was still wearing a long, flowing robe, the color of which remained as simple as ever, yet it made the deputy commander's temperament appear even more refined.

The fitted skirt outlined her beautiful curves, following her slender waist and slightly full hips, and then down to her beautiful legs hidden beneath the hem of the skirt.

Even though it's just her back view, she exudes an extremely attractive and aloof charm!

Especially after witnessing another "contrasting" side of this Deputy Commander Liu, Li Chuqiu could always imagine that "ice and fire" personality whenever she saw her.

This made the already cold and aloof temperament of this Deputy Commander Liu appear even more... erotic in Li Chuqiu's eyes.

Once Li Chuqiu accepted this premise, he realized he could never go back.

Strange images always keep popping into my mind...

After a brief moment of distraction, Li Chuqiu stepped forward: "Vice Commander Liu, you wanted to see me?"

In his line of sight, Liu Xu turned around and quickly met a pair of clear and familiar eyes, as well as a beautiful face that was pale and weak.

...This Deputy Commander Liu seems to still be recovering from his injuries?

That's right. How could the backlash caused by forcibly using forbidden techniques to improve one's cultivation level be so easily eliminated?

Even so, it couldn't conceal the chilling aura emanating from her. Especially her eyes, which held a condescending, questioning gaze as she stared at Li Chuqiu.

They didn't say anything, yet it seemed like they asked everything.

Li Chuqiu understood immediately and went straight to the point: "The rumors circulating in the Tianxuan Division these past few days have nothing to do with me; I didn't spread them."

"Please rest assured, Vice Commander, I will quickly find out who is spreading rumors, quell the matter as soon as possible, and clarify the situation. It will absolutely not affect Vice Commander Liu's reputation."

Liu Xu was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting Li Chuqiu to offer such a straightforward explanation.

Judging from his tone, it seems like he's eager to distance himself from her?

She frowned slightly. Liu Xu was indeed very angry when she learned that rumors had been circulating within the Tianxuan Division that she and Li Chuqiu were having an affair.

But she couldn't afford to dwell on it; her body was at its weakest after using the forbidden technique. She had been staying in the courtyard for the past few days to recuperate and recover, only venturing out today after she was able to move normally again.

She summoned him immediately, indeed harboring some anger and a desire to hold him accountable.

Unexpectedly, before she could even speak, he explained everything clearly, almost as if he were patting his chest to guarantee it... While that was indeed the case, wasn't he a little too quick to back down?

It's like I'm afraid of getting involved with her in some way.

How can you be more worried than her?

Could it be that he's worried his fiancée might misunderstand?

Thinking of this, for some reason, Liu Xu felt vaguely uncomfortable.

Although the two of them were not actually having an affair, this person in front of him had witnessed his most shameful side, and even more...

Liu Xu didn't continue thinking about it. Her expression grew even colder. She looked away, her tone icy.

"That's for the best."

What kind of reaction is that?

Li Chuqiu was a little unsure of what the woman was thinking. She seemed perfectly fine, but something about her tone was off.

However, Li Chuqiu remained cautious and said, "Vice Commander Liu, please rest assured, I will handle this matter properly."

"Um."

Liu Xu gave a lukewarm response and then remained silent.

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now?"

no respond.

It wasn't until Li Chuqiu turned to leave that she heard another cold voice.

"Since you already have a fiancée, treat her well and don't be fickle."

Li Chuqiu was stunned. What? Fiancée?

He didn't have a fiancée...

Li Chuqiu suddenly remembered that a few days ago, when he was trying to fool Xu Jinghong, he had indeed mentioned that Xu Jinghong had a fiancée in name only.

...Lin Shuci?

Is it...

Did this woman really take it seriously?

But what does she mean by suddenly bringing this up?

At this moment, Liu Xu inexplicably felt that she had lost her composure... Why did she bring up his fiancée out of the blue?

strange!

ill!

Liu Xu was somewhat unsettled, and the uncomfortable feeling grew stronger. She turned around and tossed something to Li Chuqiu.

Li Chuqiu instinctively took it and looked down; it was a small porcelain bottle. Opening it, she found it filled with crystal-clear Qi Condensation Pills. A cursory glance suggested at least seven or eight!

They made a fortune?!

Li Chuqiu instantly forgot her previous feelings and dissatisfaction with Deputy Commander Liu.

What a great boss!

Such a generous and lavish spending... what else could this be but a good boss?

Looking up, she saw that Liu Xu had already looked away, saying, "You saved my life, this is compensation. Other rewards will be communicated to you later."

"Step down."

Li Chuqiu was satisfied and was about to leave when she paused again.

He remembered something...

This woman doesn't seem as cold and unapproachable as she appears.

Is it really as Xu Jinghong said... cold on the outside but warm on the inside?

If that's the case...

"Deputy Commander, there is still one thing I don't understand, and I would like to ask the Deputy Commander for clarification."

Liu Xu didn't know why this guy hadn't left yet. She still didn't look at him, her face expressionless, her voice even colder, "Is there anything else?"

"I wonder if the Deputy Commander is aware of this..."

Li Chuqiu considered her words carefully before asking, "Do you know how to seal another person's sea of ​​consciousness?"

"..."