All Heavens: At the beginning, I was forced to marry into the family by the Bodhisattva of Great Joy

When Cao Hansheng asked him this question in a somewhat sorrowful voice, Li Xiangyi was momentarily speechless. He couldn't help but ask himself, since the door was gone and he was already "dead," did he also have to make Cao Hansheng neither human nor ghost?

But then he remembered that Cao Hansheng had learned everything from him, and he made up his mind that he had to deal with this matter. If Cao Hansheng was so ruthless now, he would surely cause even greater trouble in the future, and he might be in an even more passive position then.

But Cao Hansheng was, after all, his savior. If he were to attack him directly, it would be like kicking someone who had climbed to the edge of a well back down, which would be even more cruel.

"Since Brother Cao knows the reputation of the 188 prisons, he should be even more cautious. Why do you rely on your martial arts to bully others and arbitrarily take the lives of unarmed people?"

The saying goes, "Do not refrain from doing good because it is small, nor do evil because it is small." Brother Cao's actions have crossed Li's bottom line. If Li doesn't react at all, wouldn't he become a laughingstock if word got out?

Li Xiangyi's words had a somewhat arrogant tone, as if he had seen the world go round and round. Although he had gained enlightenment at Pudu Temple, he had not yet experienced ten years of trials in the martial world, and his demeanor still carried a certain air of superiority.

Cao Hansheng sneered inwardly after hearing this. "What Sect Leader Li said is absolutely right. In the eyes of others, Li Daniu's family may not deserve to die, but it is different for me, after all, they have endangered my life and fortune."

However, since Sect Leader Li has spoken, I, Cao, have no choice but to obey his orders. But before I am crippled by Sect Leader Li, there is one more thing I must say.

Before Li Xiangyi could ask what was going on, Cao Hansheng immediately spoke up, as is often the best way to take the initiative. "Everyone in the martial arts world knows that the main reason why Sect Leader Li attacked the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance was to find the remains of your senior brother, Shan Gudao."

However, now that the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance has been broken up by the Four Gates, the remnants of the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance have all disappeared. But after Cao's detailed investigation, he discovered some useful clues.

The eldest daughter of the Liu family in Liujiaji Town is none other than the Great Joyful Bodhisattva, one of the Twelve Beauties of the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance. Master Li wants to ask Cao why he said all this.

The reasons are actually quite simple. First, I want to thank Master Li for teaching me martial arts. Second, I want to use Master Li to kill that female demon, since I was once forced into a corner by her, and I still harbor some resentment.

When Li Xiangyi heard the words "Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance," his mind was already unsettled. However, when he heard Cao Hansheng say that the eldest daughter of the Liu family was the Great Joy Bodhisattva, one of the twelve beauties of the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance, his mind calmed down. He looked at Cao Hansheng seriously.

This was too much of a coincidence, almost as if it had been pre-arranged. In the past, he might have believed it, but after witnessing the disbandment of Sigumen and the remaining brothers complaining about him, he dared not easily trust anyone.

"Brother Cao, although I don't know how you know these things, since you know how important the clues about the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance are to me, you should know that I absolutely will not allow anyone to deceive me about this matter."

"Sect Leader Li, I've already confessed to the murder, so what's there to lie to you about? Actually, there were already clues about the Liu family's eldest daughter's affair, which is why I stayed here after the murder. I wanted to kill her because she was the source of everything."

Cao Hansheng himself didn't believe what he said. If he hadn't been lazy and chosen to live on the outskirts of Jiucuo Mountain for the convenience of going to the town market, he wouldn't have run into Li Xiangyi.

However, at this moment, he had to believe that he was going to eliminate evil and uphold justice, and to eradicate the source of evil. As for whether Li Xiangyi believed him or not, let him be.

"It seems Brother Cao truly has the will to follow the righteous path. However, I feel that since Brother Cao chose to reveal this news at this time, he certainly won't do it for nothing. Is there something he wants from me?"

Cao Hansheng had been watching Li Xiangyi's expression closely. Seeing him speak like this, he knew that the matter was settled. It seemed that Li Xiangyi had indeed changed his personality after experiencing life and death. This was not good news, after all, it was easier to fool a saint.

"How dare I deceive Sect Leader Li? The enemy of my enemy is my friend. I am not friends with that Great Joyful Bodhisattva. The relationship between Sect Leader Li and her is self-evident."

Of course, Cao was not without his own desires. Originally, Cao was just an outsider to the martial arts world, but he was drawn into this turmoil because of the Great Joy Bodhisattva.

If given the chance to do it all over again, Cao would rather have never come to Yueshan Village, so that he would not have met the Great Joy Bodhisattva. Although he would regret not meeting Sect Leader Li, he would have avoided a lot of trouble.

"Sect Leader Li, I, Cao, wish to stay by your side and search for the Great Joyful Bodhisattva together. I only hope that Sect Leader Li will give me a chance to personally slay the female demon."

"You want to kill the Bodhisattva of Great Joy?"

"If you want to kill her, after you kill her, I, Cao, will let Sect Leader Li do as he pleases without uttering a single complaint."

Cao Hansheng's words and affectionate demeanor moved Li Xiangyi. Everything has a cause and effect. If it weren't for the Demonic Sect's witch, the Great Joyful Bodhisattva, acting recklessly, none of this would have happened. It's true that people in the martial world are often powerless to control their own destiny.

But no matter what, Cao Hansheng was his savior and the successor of the Yangzhou Slow martial art he created. So it wasn't unreasonable for him to ask to kill the witch Da Huanxi Bodhisattva.

"I agree to your request, but that Great Joyful Bodhisattva is not easy to kill. He possesses exceptional martial arts skills, making him one of the most outstanding among top-tier masters."

"With Sect Leader Li here, I'm afraid I don't need to take action. I can wait until Sect Leader Li gets the information he wants before I make my move."

"Brother Cao really doesn't want to put in any effort at all. However, I can make a promise to you. The Great Joyful Bodhisattva has been causing havoc in the martial arts world for many years. If what you say is true, I am willing to plead with Baichuan Academy on your behalf."

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he felt that something was wrong. After all, he was faking his death, so how could he take the initiative to expose his whereabouts? Wouldn't that ruin everything?

Before he could speak, Cao Hansheng cupped his hands in a fist salute.

"I am very grateful to Sect Leader Li for his noble cause. It is my honor to be able to do something for the cause of eliminating demons and protecting the righteous path. Now I only hope to kill the Great Joyful Bodhisattva with my own hands and vent my anger."

"Brother Cao, there's no need to thank me. Although I can plead for you, I will have to take back the martial arts I taught you. However, I can do so after you have taken your revenge. I hope you will understand."

"Sect Leader Li, there's no need to apologize. There are precedents, and I, Cao, will bear all the consequences myself. I am extremely grateful to Sect Leader Li for your tolerance."

That's obviously a lie. I worked so hard to develop this amazing skill, and I practiced it diligently for over a month. Why should you just take it back? What's given to me is mine. What's left of you?

Hearing Cao Hansheng's words, Li Xiangyi still felt somewhat lost and sad. After all, he had taught Cao Hansheng. Although Cao Hansheng was not his disciple, he was not much different from him. It would be a pity to waste such talent.

"Brother Cao, when shall we go to Liujiaji?"

"Although Master Li's martial arts are the best in the world, even the strongest fists can't fight against many hands. I have some questions for Master Li regarding how to break through the Liu family."

This place isn't far from where I'm staying. If Sect Leader Li doesn't mind, there are a few pounds of cheap wine there. Let's have a few drinks and chat, shall we?"

"That is indeed my wish, but I dare not ask. Please, Brother Cao, lead the way."