The strongest warrior of the Great Qian Dynasty

Li Qingshan posed many questions to Qianqian and recounted the things he had encountered during this period.

Qianqian pondered for a moment, and her answer calmed Li Qingshan down considerably.

"The young lady mentioned by the master should not be a real member of a cult."

Even the Yin-Yang Great Joy Technique she cultivated was incomplete; otherwise, she could have absorbed the yang energy of dozens of people in just one day after she began practicing it.

However, Master, there's no need to fear. The Nine Revolutions Returning to Origin Technique you are currently cultivating allows you to continuously condense and transform your own Yang energy. Even if outsiders try to plunder it, they can only devour a small amount of your dissipated Yang energy.

Li Qingshan breathed a sigh of relief; he was genuinely afraid that Xiao Ruoxue was a member of a cult.

If that's the case, even with the Second Miss's support, I might still be drained to death.

Li Qingshan was a king of soldiers in his previous life, so he naturally had dealings with cults.

Once brainwashed, those believers are like demons; once they've made up their minds, there's no going back, even if it costs them their lives.

If Xiao Ruoxue is the same, then Li Qingshan might have to consider going into hiding and strategically relocating.

After chatting with Qianqian for a while, Li Qingshan continued working on the account books.

It must be said that Wang Yuanfeng, the former manager of Shuiyun Pavilion, was indeed a natural businessman.

The details in this ledger were handled extremely well. Li Qingshan looked at it for a long time but couldn't find a single flaw.

However, one thing greatly surprised Li Qingshan.

That is, Marquis Xiao Dongshan of Changning died suddenly half a year ago.

However, the second young lady, Xiao Ruoqing, asked herself to write a poem to commemorate Xiao Yuanshan "a few days later on the anniversary of his death".

No matter how Li Qingshan looked at it, he felt that this matter was strange.

However, Li Qingshan's strong mental fortitude allowed him to calm down instantly and begin to think of a solution.

"I have just reached the Inner Qi Realm, and I still need to rely on the resources of the Marquis of Changning's mansion to increase my strength."

However, the Changning Marquis's mansion is now like a powder keg that could ignite at any moment.

Something big is bound to happen on the anniversary of Xiao Dongshan's death. Before that time, I must quickly break through to the peak of internal energy, or even a higher realm.

"At that time, I will have the right to choose whether to stay or leave."

With this thought in mind, Li Qingshan immediately began to continue refining the yang energy within his body.

Strands of his own yang energy were being drawn back into his body and transformed little by little by the "Nine Revolutions Returning to Origin Technique".

Li Qingshan's aura also began to grow increasingly deep.

Night fell over Lin'an City, and pale moonlight spilled down like a veil.

The Tianshui Pavilion erected its signboard early in the morning, and only the chirping of crickets on the roadside and street corners made the surrounding area very quiet.

Li Qingshan, however, continued his cultivation.

Although the cultivation was extremely tedious for him, Li Qingshan still persevered thanks to his extraordinary willpower.

"Da da da..."

Just then, there was a knock on Li Qingshan's door.

"Who?"

Li Qingshan quickly finished his cultivation and looked at the doorway with a suspicious expression.

In this vast city of Lin'an, no one needed to visit Li Qingshan at night.

A few people, however, hoped that Li Qingshan would disappear without a trace into the night.

"Hehe, Li Qingshan, you're still as much like a soldier as ever, full of vigilance."

The Ninth Madam's voice rang out from outside the door, and then Liu Ruyan, wearing a full cloak, pushed the door open and entered.

Once again, a faint fragrance wafted through the room, making the air seem shrouded in a layer of mist.

The unique fragrance, like that of roses, made Li Qingshan's body feel slightly hot.

However, this time Li Qingshan's mind remained calm, and the divine dragon remained unchanged.

Meanwhile, the "Nine Revolutions Return to Origin Technique" had already begun to operate unconsciously.

"Li Qingshan, Li Qingshan, you truly fascinate this lady."

As Liu Ruxue spoke, she slowly untied her cloak.

Her graceful figure was once again displayed before Li Qingshan, making his blood boil.

However, before Liu Ruyan could even utter a threat, she was thrown onto the bed.

This time, Li Qingshan will take the initiative!

……

The next day, before dawn.

Exhausted and flushed, Liu Ruyan was drawing circles on Li Qingshan's chest.

"You seem to have gotten a lot stronger."

"I've always been strong, didn't you already know that?"

Li Qingshan answered casually.

He had no time to care about Liu Ruyan; the Nine Revolutions Return to Origin Technique was rapidly circulating within his body.

A surge of pure energy is continuously stabilizing and strengthening his newly acquired Inner Qi Realm.

Li Qingshan wasn't sure if this turn of events was related to Liu Ruyan, but for him, it was a great thing.

He quickly replied.

"I didn't mean that. I meant I feel like you've practiced martial arts?"

Before Li Qingshan could speak, Liu Ruyan continued to speak to herself.

"I originally intended to pass on the secret techniques of my Liu family to you, but unfortunately... now all of this is beyond my control."

As she spoke, Liu Ruyan suddenly looked up at Li Qingshan, her eyes flashing with a longing and determination.

"Li Qingshan, if I ask you to take me away from the Marquis of Changning's residence, will you come with me?"

Li Qingshan, who had been somewhat eager to act, couldn't hold back any longer upon hearing this.

What the hell? !

Elopement with the Ninth Consort of the Marquis of Changning?

It wasn't that Li Qingshan was unwilling to take responsibility, but in this dynasty filled with individual power, daring to do such a thing meant that he wasn't expected to have grass growing on his grave, but rather to be chopped into fine minced meat.

If Li Qingshan really elopes with Liu Ruyan, let alone whether the Marquis of Changning's mansion will let him off the hook.

Other forces would also try every means to kill Li Qingshan and Liu Ruyan!

No one in power wants to see their wife run off with someone else!

But then again, what if he ran off with someone else's wife...?

Looking at Liu Ruyan's hopeful eyes, Li Qingshan changed the subject.

"Madam, are you familiar with the Purification Sect?"

Liu Ruyan, who had initially held onto some hope, instantly changed her expression.

She straightened up, and the flush on her body vanished instantly, replaced by a scrutinizing gaze.

"Li Qingshan, where did you learn about this cult?"

"I'm telling you, you absolutely must not get involved with this Purification Cult, otherwise not only will I be unable to protect you, but the entire Changning Marquis's mansion might not be able to protect you either!"

Seeing Liu Ruyan's large expanse of snow-white skin exposed, Li Qingshan thoughtfully covered her with a blanket.

"Don't worry, Madam. I have no connection with the Purification Cult. It's just that while reading books and learning about historical stories, I couldn't help but think of the young lady and those servants."

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan, who had been somewhat suspicious, was instantly relieved and replied again.

"I see. But you don't need to worry, that little hussy has no connection with the Pure World Sect."

"However, since you dared to change the subject, it seems I must punish you properly!"

The next moment, Liu Ruyan exclaimed in surprise, drawing back the light of day.