Even if you belong to a demonic sect, you still have to bring glory to the country.

Chapter 61 Tonight we'll have mutton hot pot.

Location leaked?

That means the problem lies within the evil cult itself.

Since it is a demonic sect, it also has rebels who follow it in rebellion, and it is opposed to the imperial court and even the righteous sects.

This situation is not surprising.

However, many things had not yet been exposed at the time, such as Ashu's involvement in the rebellion.

There are many things that those with less power in the Demonic Cult are unaware of.

The chaos outside has not yet affected the Demonic Sect, and the location chosen by the old leader was very tricky.

The Demonic Cult is located on the mountain.

It's easy to defend and difficult to attack, and there are also experts in charge. Generally, people with no problem wouldn't bother with the Demonic Sect.

unless--

Li Sui immediately guessed: "You were lured away?"

Guan Zhong was covered in blood, Zhi Niang was also covered in blood when she arrived, and A Shu was also in such a sorry state, so it was clear that they were at a disadvantage.

If the battle were taking place within the Demonic Cult, members familiar with the terrain shouldn't be in such a sorry state.

Guan Zhong nodded heavily: "We received news about you. Back then, you just disappeared. We couldn't be sure if you were really dead. We heard that you were just imprisoned, so we wanted to rescue you."

Li Sui: "Are you crazy?! How could you believe such a thing?"

But she really couldn't say.

Guan Zhong and his men come looking for me based on the slightest, unsubstantiated rumor...

Liu Shu took a sip of water and suddenly said, "Actually, it's not our fault. We roughly knew it was a conspiracy when we went out. Our location had already been exposed. The reason this news spread was because someone wanted to take action against us."

"The two most powerful rebel armies have attacked. One has occupied Binzhou and the other has occupied Huangzhou. The imperial army is also flanking us from the rear. We are already surrounded. They can't just leave us alone."

"We have no choice but to leave."

Upon hearing this, Li Sui's heart skipped a beat: "Then, what about those common people?"

Guan Zhong continued, "Before we came out, the two hall masters of the White Tiger Hall and the Azure Dragon Hall led everyone away, while the Black Tortoise Hall stayed behind. I and the others went south to find you, also to attract the attention of the rebels and avoid being discovered that the people of the Demonic Sect had already left. We don't know anything else."

This made Li Sui's heart sink.

The evil cult, along with the civilians they rescued, numbered at least a thousand.

Even disregarding the lives of the two hundred members of the demonic cult, the lives of a thousand people are not something they can be indifferent to.

The best hope now is that the leaders of the White Tiger Hall and the Azure Dragon Hall don't show up, which would mean they're safe and sound.

Li Sui was conflicted. She knew that five years had passed since that era, and she couldn't care less about herself now.

Finally, he sighed and asked, "Where have you decided to send those people?"

Liu Shu calmly said, "To avoid the news being exposed, apart from the two leaders of the Azure Dragon and White Tiger Halls, we don't know where they've decided to go. It all depends on their decision."

In other words, there is no destination.

The Great Liang Dynasty was engulfed in war. Where else could they go unless they found a completely secluded place?
At worst, one can seek refuge with various factions.

Unfortunately, Li Sui had been gone for five years and was no longer able to analyze the situation of the Great Liang Dynasty.

“Master, this is not your fault.” Liu Shu’s voice was very soft: “You have done your best.”

From the moment Li Sui first joined the sect, they could all see that this sect leader had never experienced hardship.

But she didn't come from a wealthy family; instead, she possessed a natural naiveté and innocence.

This is not a derogatory term.

Liu Shu had never known what kind of environment Li Sui had grown up in, but now she did. Even though she had some guesses, knowing these things still made Li Sui feel somewhat sad.

I don't know what God meant by sending her to a strange dynasty for no reason, only to send her back after just a few years.

No wonder the Weaver Girl was so vague when she came over.

Forget it, it's all in the past now, and there's nothing Li Sui can do about it. Besides, the most important thing right now is Liu Shu.

“There’s no point in worrying about these things now. Since we’re here, let’s make the best of it.” Li Sui wiped her face and began to arrange the rest of the arrangements: “Now that A-Shu is here too, I have a bad feeling in my heart—oh no.”

"Given the situation, after Ashu arrives, it's possible that others will follow. I'm not sure if you can go back to the past. Anyway, since you're here, just stay and make the best of it. As the leader, how could I possibly abandon you?"

Li Sui pointed at Liu Shu: "Guan Zhong, take A Shu back with you when you go home later. She can only stay with you for the time being. Prepare a bedroom for her."

Guan Zhong: "Hmm."

Although there are differences between men and women, the Demonic Sect doesn't have many such rules. The territory is small, and everyone's houses are crammed together.

The two bedrooms are practically like those of neighbors crammed together.

Liu Shu understood this as well. She looked around and, unusually, showed a hint of confusion: "Isn't the Weaver Girl here?"

"Weaver Girl went to film a movie." This time, it was Guan Zhong who answered.

"Filming?"

Liu Shu was puzzled. Since the word "play" was involved and sounded similar to "playing a play," she guessed, "Did the Weaver Girl go to become an actress?"

Li Sui: "I guess so. We call them stars now, which sounds better than actors, and they have a bunch of fans who will idolize them. Uh, fans are people who like her and watch her shows."

"Oh……"

Since she's there to film a movie, it seems the Weaver Girl has been here for a while and is more familiar with the place than I am.

Liu Shu didn't say anything on the surface, but he was already secretly analyzing the cult leader's current status and the surrounding situation in his mind.

Although life here is very affluent, and the level of comfort exceeds her imagination.

But as she walked over, she caught a glimpse of towering buildings (high-rises) in the neighborhood.

She made a simple deduction: given that the area is densely populated and the locals seem quite friendly, it must be an ordinary working-class neighborhood.

The fact that the cult leader lives here, and given his consistently approachable demeanor, suggests that his status and position must be ordinary.

Although it's cruel, it's probably true.

Those with more money and higher social status live (in the building).

She guessed correctly at the beginning, but what came next was really difficult.

After all, she never imagined that there was a race in this society called cattle and horses.

Li Sui glanced at the time, then at the messy desktop.

After all, I had just ordered a lot of takeout for Liu Shu, and also some braised food for Guan Zhong.

Li Sui let out a heavy sigh.

Guan Zhong and Liu Shu both turned their gazes toward him instantly. Liu Shu assumed that his arrival had annoyed the sect leader.

Then they heard the cult leader speak softly.

"It's almost six o'clock, time to prepare dinner. We're having lamb hot pot tonight."

Guan Zhong, who had just been immersed in a somber and melancholic atmosphere, immediately stood up and slammed his hand on the table.

"I can have the spicy hot pot base now!"

Liu Shu: "..."

(End of this chapter)