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Chapter 376 Your Emperor is Not Worthy of My Eyes
On Hualong Island, a majestic mountain range runs through the north and south like a giant dragon. On the mountain range, there are peaks and ridges of various shapes.

Qingcui Peak is one of these many peaks.

Qingcui Peak is the residence of Li Xueqing, the elder of Hualongmen.

A winding path slowly extends upwards from the foot of the mountain to the top of Qingcui Peak.

At the top of the peak, there is an open and flat martial arts training ground. Behind the training ground are several simple rooms.

Judging from the simplicity of these rooms, it is hard to imagine that this is the residence of the law enforcement elder who is second only to the sect leader in Hualong Sect.

Li Xueqing loves quietness by nature and advocates a simple life.

Therefore, she did not have a servant by her side, her living place was very ordinary, and she never liked people visiting and disturbing her.

All of this is closely related to the poison skills she practiced.

Qingcui Peak is a forbidden area that few people in the sect dare to set foot in. Poisonous insects, poisonous weeds, poisonous flowers, and poisonous trees can be seen everywhere on the peak, all over the mountain.

Only at the foot of the mountain, a circle of insect repellent was formed to prevent poisonous insects from accidentally escaping.

These insects are extremely poisonous. If you are accidentally bitten by one, the consequences will be disastrous.

Among the several rooms in Li Xueqing's residence, only one is for her to live in, one is for receiving visitors, and the rest are used to make and refine poisons.

Below the room, there is a deep basement where some poisonous insects with extremely demanding growth environments are raised.

It can be said that this place is full of poisons, and only the small path extending from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain is safe.

This path is a passage specially reserved for disciples to come and report on sect affairs.

If someone does not have sufficient knowledge of poisons, once they leave the scope of this path, they will probably be poisoned before walking less than ten feet.

Every time the disciples came to Qingcui Peak to report the situation to Li Xueqing, they were cautious and nervous, fearing that they would step into the poisonous area if they were not careful.

At this moment, Li Xueqing was sitting cross-legged on the stone platform in the martial arts training ground. Her face was grim, her eyes flashing with resentment, and she cursed in a low voice with gnashing teeth:

"Xiongba, why does the Sect Master trust you so much? He even personally keeps watch for you at night?"

"Why don't you just die?"

"Even the dragon sensed your evil intentions and attacked you. Why are you so stubborn that you still refuse to die?"

"You'd better not survive tonight! You'd better die from your injuries tonight!"

Li Xueqing's voice echoed in the quiet mountains, like the cry of a night owl, which was creepy.

Her words seemed to carry some kind of magic, causing a commotion among the poisonous insects.

Those poisonous insects hiding in the darkness seemed to have received some kind of call, and they began to wriggle their bodies, making rustling sounds.

She was venting her anger to her heart's content.

Because when they were in Baihuatang, the leader was unwilling to trust her again for Liang Jin, which made the jealousy in her heart grow like weeds.

Just then, a burst of quick and subtle footsteps came from the mountain path.

I saw a disciple running hurriedly along the path, his figure looking a little flustered in the moonlight.

He came to Li Xueqing, knelt on one knee, and reported to Li Xueqing:
"Elder Li, according to the latest news, Xiong Ba can actually get out of bed and jump around!"

"There are rumors in Baihua Hall that Xiongba's injuries have inexplicably healed. It's as if he was healed by some mysterious power. It's simply incredible."

"The Sect Master is currently taking him to the seaside to resolve the feud between him and the Dragon."

When Li Xueqing heard this, a trace of anger suddenly flashed across her face, and her already ferocious face looked even more distorted at this moment.

But soon, the corners of her mouth slowly curled up, revealing a strange smile.

That smile was like a flickering ghost fire in the night sky, full of gloom and chill.

She stared at the disciple who was reporting and asked meaningfully:
"I remember that you are the disciple of Duzhi Hall who is in charge of purchasing outside the island, right?"

"You just returned to the island by boat yesterday and were responsible for reporting the procurement situation to the Ministry of Finance."

The disciple was stunned when he heard this, and then he answered:
"Elder Li actually has an impression of me. I am truly flattered!"

"It is a great honor for a disciple to receive the attention of the elders."

Li Xueqing sneered, her laughter full of disdain and ridicule:
"As a law enforcement elder, I have always strictly scrutinized the sect's disciples' entry and exit from the island."

"Even though I'm no longer the Law Enforcement Elder, the disciples still habitually hand over this information to me for review. This is a testament to their trust in me, and the prestige I've built within the sect over the years."

"I wouldn't say I can remember the names of every disciple who has come in and out of Hualong Island, but I can basically remember each disciple's appearance and the hall they belong to."

"Especially here, even if a disciple comes to report matters, it is not your turn as a disciple who is purchasing from outside the island to come and report."

The kneeling disciple hurriedly replied:
"This disciple is determined to become Elder Li's disciple and work for him. My admiration for you is like a surging river, endless and unending."

"So, as soon as I heard the news, I rushed here immediately, hoping to help the elders."

Li Xueqing snorted coldly, and the coldness in her eyes became even stronger:
"Stop pretending in front of me!"

"Tell me, who are you?"

The next moment, there was a rustling sound all around.

I saw many poisonous insects coming out from the woods as if they had received an order.

They are colorful and of various shapes, some are as big as fingers, and some are as thick as fists.

These poisonous insects quickly surrounded the disciple. Their eyes flashed with strange light, as if they were waiting for the order from their master so that they could immediately launch a fatal attack on the disciple.

The disciple saw the situation around him and knew that he could no longer pretend, so he slowly stood up.

He looked straight at Li Xueqing, and there was no trace of the fear in his eyes.

Just listen to him say:
"I just feel it's not worth it for Elder Li."

"Elder Li devoted his life to Hualongmen until his death, and made countless contributions."

"Whether it's the daily affairs of the sect or fighting against external enemies, the elders are always at the forefront and have contributed so much to the development and stability of the sect."

"But a person with unknown origins is actually trusted by Yu Linglong."

"That Yu Linglong was young and ignorant, and had absolutely no bearing of a heroic leader. She actually betrayed Elder Li's loyalty for that Xiong Ba."

"This is truly heartbreaking, and it also makes many people like me who admire the elders feel unfair."

"Elder Li, have you ever considered whether your loyalty is ultimately in the wrong hands? Perhaps you should reconsider your future."

Li Xueqing listened quietly, without any fluctuation on her face, like a cold statue.

Only after the disciple finished speaking did Li Xueqing slowly ask, her voice as sharp as an ice knife:
"How can someone who doesn't even dare to tell me his origins have the qualifications to speak to me like this?"

At the end of her words, Li Xueqing's aura suddenly spread out, and a powerful and cold breath, like an invisible wave, enveloped the disciple tightly.

The disciple's expression changed, and his body trembled slightly under the pressure of this terrifying aura, but he still held his head high and answered, trying not to lose momentum:

"Why wouldn't we dare reveal our origins? Because we are aboveboard! We represent justice and fairness, and we are here to maintain peace and order in the martial arts world."

"On the contrary, it is this Hualong Sect that has been hiding overseas and doing sneaky things in secret. Such a sect is not worthy of Elder Li's attention." "It is us, the Six Gates, who are in urgent need of talents like Elder Li."

"If Elder Li is willing to join us, he will surely gain more than ten times the power and wealth of a Hualong Sect elder! He will become a figure respected by everyone in the martial arts world."

When Li Xueqing heard this, she waved her hand slightly. The movement seemed gentle, but it carried an unquestionable majesty.

The poisonous insects that surrounded them retreated quickly like the tide and disappeared into the darkness.

When the disciple saw this scene, a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

He thought that the reputation of the Six Gates had impressed Li Xueqing.

After all, the weight of these three words, Six Gates, is enough to scare all the martial arts sects in the world.

This is the court's suppression of the blood of the common people, an irresistible force.

Li Xueqing asked, her voice still cold, as if without a trace of emotion:
"Who is your superior?"

"Besides you, how many people from the Six Gates have come to Hualong Island?"

"What exactly is your purpose?"

The disciple did not answer any of Li Xueqing's questions.

He just kept talking to himself, trying to persuade Li Xueqing:

"Sima, the captain of our Six Gates, disappeared within the Hualong Gate a while ago. I believe Elder Li must know something about this. Captain Sima is a key elite of our Six Gates. His disappearance has caused great sorrow to the entire Six Gates."

"If Elder Li can help me rescue Sima Nian, my Six Gates will definitely stand by Elder Li with all their strength."

"With the support of the many experts and resources of the Six Gates, it would be easy for Elder Li to return to the position of a mere law enforcement elder, let alone ascend to the position of sect leader."

"It is a great honor for Hualongmen to have such a visionary as Elder Li as its leader. Under the leadership of the elder, Hualongmen will surely move towards a bright future."

"And Hualongmen can also avoid a disaster and catastrophe. This is a blessing for all the disciples of Hualongmen! Elder, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I hope you will consider it carefully."

The disciple spoke passionately, as if painting a beautiful picture of the future.

Li Xueqing also listened very carefully, but her eyes were still full of coldness.

After the disciple finished speaking, Li Xueqing finally spoke contemptuously, her voice full of sarcasm and disdain:

"I thought the Six Gates were as powerful as the legend said, but now it seems that they are just that."

"Although you were able to sneak onto Hualong Island, it seems you know nothing about my Hualong Sect."

A hint of doubt flashed in the disciple's eyes.

He didn't quite understand why Li Xueqing said this.

Li Xueqing slowly stood up from the stone platform. Her figure was tall and straight, like a towering mountain, looking down at the disciple coldly from above.

Her sleeves rustled in the wind, and her aura became increasingly cold, as if the air around her had frozen into frost.

I only heard her say in an extremely cold tone:
"Ignorant junior!"

"Anyone in Hualong Sect may betray the sect, but I, Li Xueqing, will never do that!"

"Especially a small Six Gates, actually thinks they are worthy of recruiting me? This is simply a huge insult to me!"

"Not to mention that I look down upon the Six Gates, even the Emperor Zhao of your Daqian Dynasty is not worthy of my attention."

The disciple was shocked when he heard this.

He really couldn't understand where Li Xueqing got the confidence from.

Not only does he look down on the Six Gates, he even dares to say that he looks down on the Emperor?

This is a crime of great disrespect. Once it gets out, it will surely lead to death.

Although the disciple did not understand the reason, he had already sensed the cold murderous aura emanating from Li Xueqing.

Under the murderous aura, even the air around seemed to be frozen, making it difficult to breathe.

He knew that the talks between the two sides had broken down.

Now, Li Xueqing is about to take action!

really!

Li Xueqing suddenly stretched out her claws and grabbed the disciple fiercely.

Her palm instantly turned as black as ink, as if it contained endless poison.

With this grab, it was as if an invisible giant hand with destructive power wanted to catch the disciple as if it were a tiny insect.

Naturally, this disciple would not sit still and wait for death!
Immediately, he moved and a thick smoke came out from his clothes.

Thick smoke spread out instantly, completely covering the disciple's body, making his figure no longer visible.

The big hand formed by Li Xueqing's profound internal strength had now suddenly covered the area where the disciple was.

"Bang!!!"

The ground was violently grasped by the invisible hand, leaving behind several deep trenches. Even the hard bluestone was instantly shattered by this powerful force, sending countless fragments flying.

A large ball of soil mixed with the spreading smoke was instantly squeezed into a ball by this terrifying force.

This mass of mud and smoke continued to twist and deform under the powerful pressure, making a dull sound.

As Li Xueqing let go.

The soil and smoke that were squeezed together suddenly collapsed.

The dirt fell like raindrops and the smoke gradually dissipated.

However, amidst the mud and smoke, there was only one set of Hualongmen's uniform, and the disciple had completely disappeared.

Li Xueqing saw this scene and sneered, her laughter full of disdain:

"So it's those rats from the Six Gates Shadow Gate who like to hide like rats."

"It's just a trifle, how could it be worthy of my attention?!"

"I only need to count to three, and you will definitely show up."

"one two Three!"

As Li Xueqing finished counting the last number.

Suddenly, the ground beside me shook.

A miserable scream followed from the ground.

The scream was filled with pain and fear, as if the owner of the voice was suffering endless agony.

(End of this chapter)