The Primordial Law

Chapter 226 Catch the adulterer
Inside the teahouse, martial arts practitioners from various factions discussed the major events that had occurred in the past few days.

"After the Zhu family was defeated, it was Zuoqiu Hong who saved Zhu Yibai."

"It is said that the Heartless Golden Ape, along with the demon warriors of Tianya Ridge, also submitted to the Zuoqiu Sect and did not side with the Ash Region of the Far West."

"Tianya Ridge is, after all, located in the heart of the Southern Territory, right under the nose of Zuoqiu Menting. It is different from Coffin Mountain, which is located on the southern border, and Night City, which is hidden in the Netherworld of the Dead."

"The prestige of the Zuoqiu Clan is growing daily, and they have almost unified the southern city. Their overall strength is enough to rival the imperial court and the Ash Region of the far west!"

……

“Li Weiyi and Yang Qingxi have been missing for five days, as if they have vanished into thin air. All forces have searched the entire city, but they have not found any trace of them.”

"It is said that they have long been killed by powerful figures in the far western Ash Region. How could they possibly escape alive after offending Luan Sheng Lin You?"

"Yang Qingxi's Dragon Seed Ticket did indeed fall into the hands of Luan Shenglinyou."

"What a pity. Killing a top expert like Hua Yuzi should have made him famous throughout the world."

Upon hearing this, Yang Qingxi sneered and was about to say something sarcastic.

Suddenly, a familiar, eerie laugh rang out: "Where did you hear this false information? As far as I know, those two are hiding somewhere, having a good time! Ever heard of 'Chattering Stream'?"

"I've heard of it, I've heard of it. Everyone says that Young Master Li is highly skilled and always does what he says. Whether it's defeating all enemies in five moves or making bold pronouncements like 'The Stream Flows,' he never fails."

"If they hadn't truly captured Yang Qingxi, how could they possibly join forces against an enemy given their life-or-death feud?"

Beneath the veil, Yang Qingxi's face was ashen. She turned to look at Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai, who were walking up the stairs, and transmitted her voice to Li Weiyi: "Did you really say those filthy words?"

Li Weiyi smiled bitterly and buried his head in pouring tea for Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai in advance: "If I had such intentions, Miss Yang, would you dare to live under the same roof as me? What are we talking about... God, stop it, and never let me hear that word again in my life."

Shi Liuyu sat down at the tea table where the two were sitting, picked up his teacup and took a sip. He looked at Li Weiyi with a smile and asked with great curiosity, "Young Li, how was the stream?"

“Your Majesty, I’m right here!” Yang Qingxi tapped her fingers on the table and said coldly.

"Oh!"

Shi Jiuzhai kicked Shi Liuyu: "It didn't matter before, since we were enemies. But it's different now. She's our sister-in-law, so show some respect."

Shi Liuyu quickly clasped his hands in apology to the two men: "It was my fault, Sixth Brother. I will punish myself with three cups for your wedding."

"No need for self-punishment, just settle the bill!"

Li Weiyi got up and left, not daring to stay with Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai.

With so many people around, seeing the two Dharma Kings at the same table with them, some people will definitely start to wonder about his and Yang Qingxi's identities.

Their identity and whereabouts could very well be exposed as a result.

Yang Qingxi followed closely behind, quickly going downstairs.

After leaving the teahouse, the two walked along the bustling street.

Yang Qingxi said, "Those two must have been sent by the old foxes of the Jiuli tribe to deliberately expose your whereabouts, thus separating us and forcing you to return to Nancheng. Li Weiyi, let's part ways here!"

Li Weiyi said, "I still feel that we should remove the Six Desires Talisman first!"

“If you help me rescue Yang Zhiyong, I will immediately agree to a settlement with you and even pay you a generous reward. Don’t rush to refuse. Given the rumors surrounding us now, I’ll go to Shi Shishi, and he’ll definitely be happy to help me rescue him,” Yang Qingxi said with a smile.

"Then go find him! I have no intention of getting involved in anything related to your Sui Sect."

Li Weiyi turned and headed towards Changqing Temple.

Yang Qingxi stared at his departing figure, the smile in her eyes gradually fading. Li Weiyi's unwavering resolve exceeded her expectations; all her efforts had failed to sway him.

It's impossible to subdue someone like that!

Only at this moment did Yang Qingxi truly begin to consider whether to go all out to reconcile, or to have the sect leader kill him at all costs after the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, as a precaution.

Yang Qingxi had a crucial question that she never mentioned to Li Weiyi.

That is, the hatred between the Sui Sect and the Jiuli Clan is destined to affect the two of them. The difficulty of reconciliation is far greater than eliminating the hidden danger.

Yang Qingxi's eyes were calm as water. She looked up from her deep thoughts and realized that she was at a crossroads.

……

Back at Changqing Temple, Li Weiyi sensed someone inside the guest room when he was still several dozen feet away from where he and Yang Qingxi lived.

He stopped and began to circulate his internal energy.

Zuoqiu Ting's voice came from inside the house: "You came back alone. Where is Miss Yang?"

Li Weiyi strode over, stood at the door, looked at the three people inside, and smiled, "How did you find me?"

Zuoqiu sat on a chair, holding a folding fan, with his legs crossed, facing the main gate.

Shi Shishi, with his butt sticking out, lay on the bed, sniffing around like a fat cat: "You smell like both of you, Brother Wei, have you been sleeping for five days?"

Qi Xiao examined the desk and windows, looking for any suspicious traces. "Impressive!"

He gave Li Weiyi a thumbs up and bowed deeply: "Please, Young Master Li, pass on your secrets to winning over a woman like Yang Qingxi. She is one of the most outstanding young women in the Southern Territory, with strong methods, a strong mind, and strong abilities."

Li Weiyi walked in and sat down next to Zuoqiu Ting: "What are you doing in the Eastern Border? Did you come here specifically to catch them in adultery?"

"Ha ha!"

Zuoqiu Ting laughed and said, "If we wanted to catch them in the act, we would have come three days ago, and we would have brought Li Ling with us. See, I'm so generous, I didn't bring any of the martial arts practitioners from the Jiuli tribe. I was just afraid that you would be caught in the middle and have a hard time."

“You knew we were at Changqing Temple three days ago?” Li Weiyi asked.

"To be precise, I found out the afternoon after you came to Changqing Temple! But I was too busy at the time and knew you needed to recuperate, so I didn't disturb you."

Zuoqiu Ting said seriously, "Do you know what the biggest advantage of the Zuoqiu family is in this Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival? It's the network of informants that are spread throughout every corner of the city."

"You've already done a remarkable job of avoiding this net for a whole day and night!"

Li Weiyi asked, "Are you preparing to take action against the Dragon Gate and the Thunder Cloud Sect?"

"Can't I be here to visit you two ruthless women who killed Hua Yuzi? Li Weiyi, you've done me a great favor! Without Hua Yuzi, Luan Shenglin is no longer invincible, and his mobility is greatly limited," Zuoqiu Ting said.

The location of the Longevity Pill ticket will be displayed above all invitations for Class A, Class B, and Class C.

If Luan Shenglin carried the Longevity Pill ticket with him, any action he took would expose his whereabouts in advance.

If the longevity pill tickets are left at the stronghold, without a top expert like Hua Yuzi to guard them, it's easy for someone to raid the stronghold.

Zuoqiu Ting said, "I came to the Eastern Territory not to deal with the Dragon Gate and the Thunder Cloud Sect, but precisely to protect them. Because tonight, the Imperial Court, the Ash Region of the Far West, and the Snow Sword Tang Court are preparing to join forces to eliminate the two insects of the Eastern Territory and divide up all the longevity pills, dragon seeds, and dragon bones in the Eastern Territory."

Li Weiyi instantly realized: "The next target of these three families is the Zuoqiu School?"

Zuoqiu Ting nodded: "Recently, the Zuoqiu Clan has become too powerful. If the three families weren't worried that the Dragon Gate and the Thunder Cloud Sect would be reaping the benefits, they would be attacking us tonight."

"Now, the existence of the Dragon Gate and the Thunder Cloud Sect has become a force that restrains them."

Li Weiyi muttered to herself, "No wonder..."

The appearance of Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai was actually intended to force him away from the impending storm vortex in the Eastern Territory; it was a warning.

Qi Xiao said, "Brother Wei, you don't have Dragon Seed Tickets and Dragon Bone Tickets yet, do you? How about we take advantage of the chaos tonight and get one of each? Ten Food King and I will help you."

"Thank you for your kind offer, Brother Qi, but I'm not in a hurry for now."

Li Weiyi was certainly interested in the rewards from the Du'e Temple, but he always felt that having his identity and location locked was too dangerous, so he never took the initiative to try to seize them.

"Then you two help me snatch it first," Shi Shishi said.

Li Weiyi thought of something and looked at Zuoqiu Ting in surprise: "That's not right. With such a big commotion tonight, you only brought the two of them to rescue Longmen and Leixiao Sect?"

……

Yang Qingxi took a horse-drawn carriage and returned to the north city.

Upon arriving at the gate of the governor's mansion, the carriage was stopped by a martial arts expert from the imperial court who had cultivated to the sixth level of the fifth sea realm. He coldly shouted, "Who goes there? Don't you know the rules of the imperial court? No carriage or idle person is allowed to approach within ten feet of the governor's mansion. Anyone who disobeys will be executed."

Yang Qingxi lifted the car curtain and stepped out of the car.

Outside, the area was already surrounded by imperial martial arts practitioners, all of whom looked on guard.

Yang Qingxi removed her veil, revealing an exquisite and captivatingly beautiful face: "Emperor Sui, Yang Qingxi! I was unaware that the court had adopted this rule?"

"What? She's Yang Qingxi?"

"Yang Qingxi, the killer of Hua Yuzi!"

"Could it be Ember Spirit?"

……

The imperial martial arts practitioners, wielding spears and magical weapons, were in an uproar, discussing the matter with a mixture of shock, awe, and admiration.

Some martial arts practitioners had already rushed into the gates of the governor's mansion to report.

Yang Qingxi knew that these martial arts practitioners in the imperial court were all bullies who fawned on the weak and admired the strong, so he deliberately sneered arrogantly: "The number one expert under Luan Shenglinyou died at my hands, so which Jinling can skin me alive?"

The sixth-ranking martial artist hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Lord Yang, I am truly sorry. The fierce competition in Qiuzhou City is intensifying every day. Martial artists and charioteers are coming to break through the gate and array every day with lightning and ice magic, which is why this rule was established. Please forgive any inconvenience caused."

Jiang Ning personally came to the gate of the governor's mansion to greet him, and said coldly, "Yang Qingxi, the Second Princess wants to see you!"

Yang Qingxi quickly suppressed her arrogance, strode into the gate, paused briefly beside Jiang Ning, and bowed: "Qingxi is unworthy of such a gift, how dare I disturb the angel to come out and greet me."

Behind Jiang Ning, Zhuang Yue clenched her fists, her teeth almost grinding to powder, staring at Yang Qingxi who was going to pay her respects to the Second Palace Master: "Look at her arrogant attitude! If she weren't carrying out the Second Palace Master's orders, why would Miss have to put up with her attitude? Hua Yuzi wasn't killed by her alone!"

Jiang Ning glanced at her: "Yang Qingxi's strength is at the level of an inheritor, and she has indeed made the greatest contribution to the court at the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival. You should watch your words in the future."

(End of this chapter)