The strongest warrior of the Great Qian Dynasty

"Xiao Ruohan?!"

Qiu Meier was somewhat stunned, and even the astonishing mountain trembled imperceptibly at that moment.

She, Qiu Meier, the Holy Maiden of the Pure World Sect, learned that her opportunity to break through to the True Qi Realm was at the Changning Marquis's residence.

Having already investigated the entire Changning Marquis's residence, he naturally knew about this fourth young lady, Xiao Ruohan.

All that is known is that this fourth young lady rarely leaves the house and is extremely pampered, with only one old servant always by her side.

However, she never expected that the Marquis of Changning's hat could be so green.

Even his daughter isn't his own, and she's being watched by royal guards.

How can you be so sure that Xiao Ruohan will protect you?

Moreover, if the Marquis of Changning finds out about this, do you know how horribly you will die?

Qiu Meier's beautiful eyes were full of inquiry, and she even leaned forward slightly, revealing a large expanse of her snow-white skin.

Li Qingshan glanced at it casually, then spoke with exceptional sincerity.

"I'm willing to join the Holy Church, I only ask that the Holy Maiden save my life!"

puff...

Qiu Meier burst out laughing, and even her previous composure vanished.

"You certainly know how to find a backer. My Holy Sect is indeed not afraid of the royal guards, but why should we help you?"

You're like a stinking turd right now, making the surrounding turd smell so bad that if I help you, even I'll get covered in the stench.

Besides, you don't have anything I need.

Qiu Meier's face turned cold in an instant, as cold as ice, and even her words became extremely chilling at that moment.

"I have a way to get you into the Marquis's treasury, where you can find most of what you want."

In return, I need the protection of your holy church, nothing more.

The moment Li Qingshan finished speaking, Qiu Meier put on that captivating smile again, and even her crossed legs shifted slightly, as if revealing a deep, alluring look.

She extended her delicate, white finger and pressed it against Li Qingshan's lips, smiling as she said:

"Master Li, these conditions aren't enough. I need to know whose side you're on."

but.

Before Qiu Meier could finish speaking, Li Qingshan swept her up in his arms and carried her to the bridal chamber amidst giggles.

whose people?

Today, Li Qingshan is going to make Qiu Meier understand that she is his!

At least, in bed.

The night battle was fierce, much like Zhao Zilong's seven entries and exits from Changban Slope. But Changban Slope was no pushover either; in just a few moves, it left Zhao Zilong disoriented and nearly knocked over, losing his armor and weapons.

……

for a long time.

That's when the fierce battle came to an end.

As Li Qingshan tidied his clothes with a refreshed expression, he felt the white lotus surging in his mind.

At this moment, the white lotus became even more otherworldly, even faintly carrying a sense of universal purification.

As for his true energy, Li Qingshan was surprised to find that after cultivating with Qiu Meier, it did not increase at all.

Qiu Meier leaned against Li Qingshan's shoulder, revealing a large expanse of her snow-white skin. While calming herself, she said:

"Young master, you did a good job today. If you can continue like this in the future, you will definitely be great."

As for today's events, considering how hard you've worked, I'll certainly let you enjoy yourself to the fullest.

As Qiu Meier spoke, she stretched out her delicate fingers and snapped them slightly.

The next moment, a maid entered with her head bowed, carrying paper and pen.

With a slight movement of her wrist, Qiu Meier quickly began to write on the paper.

Li Qingshan didn't go to check. He trusted Qiu Meier; since she had promised, she would surely be able to do it.

He was now even more curious about the white lotus in his mind.

The lotus has been associated with purity and wisdom since ancient times, and in this world, it also possesses a special symbol akin to the extraordinary.

Many literati and scholars were so enamored with this that they were willing to spend their entire fortunes to plant a pond of lotus flowers in their courtyards.

Some martial artists even observed the lotus flowers, hoping to understand their true meaning of emerging from the mud unsullied and cleansing themselves of all filth.

Of course, to Li Qingshan, these claims were no different from utter nonsense.

What he's more curious about now is that the "Purification Lotus Mantra" never mentions that the lotus flower would spring out on its own.

The image of Bai Lian in his mind seemed strangely odd, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Qiu Meier waved her hand, and the maid left, but she glanced at Li Qingshan as she left.

"It seems your subordinates are a bit unsavory."

As Li Qingshan regained his composure, he spoke casually.

Qiu Meier covered her mouth, drawing circles on Li Qingshan's chest through his clothes while secretly laughing:

"There are no clean people in this world. Besides, do you really think no one knows that I am in the Changning Marquis's residence?"

Putting everything else aside, that maid from earlier was actually a pawn sent by Tiantong Academy, and my moves also require the cooperation of Tiantong Academy.

Tiantong Academy!?

Upon hearing the place name, Li Qingshan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Back then, the Second Miss relied on this so-called academy to establish herself in the Marquis's mansion.

However, Li Qingshan hadn't seen this second young lady for a long time, and had almost forgotten about Tiantong Academy.

Qiu Meier shifted to a more comfortable position, lying on her side on the bed, smiling radiantly as she said:

"It seems that Master Li is unaware of Tiantong Academy. But that's to be expected, given that your official status is merely that of a servant. How could you possibly have access to this dreamland of scholars?"

Later, with Qiu Meier's explanation, Li Qingshan finally understood why Tiantong Academy held such an extraordinary status, even the second young lady of the Changning Marquis's mansion regarded it as a trump card.

The reason is simple: officialdom!

In the Great Qian Dynasty, to become emperor, one must have royal blood.

To become an official, even the lowest-ranking ninth-grade official, one needed to enter the Tiantong Academy.

Only by reading the books of sages and observing their rites can one do the deeds of sages.

Thus, Tiantong Academy held a superior position, much like a tyrant.

If it weren't for the constraints of imperial power, Tiantong Academy could be considered a second imperial court.

Inside, there were many powerful figures, and countless others.

Even Li Qingshan couldn't help but frown slightly when he heard about Tiantong Academy.

"It is truly impressive that your sect was able to place people in Tiantong Academy, a place full of intelligent people."

However, Qiu Meier shook her head slightly, revealing a captivating smile:

"My lord, you are mistaken. There has never been a member of my sect in Tiantong Academy. That kind of righteous spirit is something that no one in my sect can imitate."

However, someone will step in to help us resolve everything that just happened.