The strongest warrior of the Great Qian Dynasty

That's right.

While Qianqian was searching around, she noticed that the Nine-Bend White Deer Ginseng that Xiao Dongshan had been mentioning was wrapped in a hidden compartment.

Moreover, several strange pills were placed around it, which not only removed the surrounding odors but also kept it vibrant and prevented it from withering for a long time.

"Master, rest assured, that precious herb is definitely the Nine-Bend White Deer Ginseng. I can see it clearly."

Li Qingshan nodded without saying much.

But at this moment, he understood perfectly why Xiao Dongshan had faked his death and why the royal family had sent so many people to keep an eye on him.

It turns out that this marquis was not as loyal to the emperor and patriotic as he appeared on the surface; he was only self-centered...

Wow!

As soon as they arrived at the entrance, Li Qingshan and Xiao Ruoxue felt a gust of wind brushing against the vines at the cliff's edge and carried them in.

The wind not only invigorated the two men, but also made the cave entrance appear and disappear.

"It seems the exit of this cave is just ahead... I didn't expect we'd traveled dozens of miles. It seems this secret chamber must be a place within the Marquis's residence specifically used for escape!"

Li Qingshan helped Xiao Ruoxue up, infusing her with some yang energy, and sighed.

Xiao Ruoxue's face was slightly pale, but she agreed:

Indeed, many powerful families would leave behind special escape routes for themselves, which few people knew about.

The place I was living in at the time was where my father had practiced cultivation in his youth, and it's very likely that it was a backup plan specifically set up at that time.

Xiao Ruoxue brushed her bangs aside and wiped away her sweat.

She was already drenched in sweat and slightly exhausted from the journey.

The gauze robe she wore was soaked with sweat, making her perfect figure appear almost invisible, enveloped in this ethereal feeling.

Fortunately, Li Qingshan had also seen the young lady's figure before, so he was able to control himself.

Soon, the two carefully descended the cliff along the path carved into the side of the cliff and arrived at the foot of an ancient tree.

Xiao Ruoxue's eyes glazed over slightly, as if she were thinking about her miserable future. However, she did not give up and seemed to still be trying to circulate the Yin-Yang Great Joy Technique.

Li Qingshan, with his feet forming the shape of plum blossoms, reached the treetop with a slight effort, constantly observing the left and right directions, and using the setting sun to scout out the prey around him.

In his previous life, he was a top soldier with extensive experience in wilderness survival.

Naturally, they understood their current situation and how to obtain food in the face of this unexpected turn of events.

"It seems we are not far from Lin'an City. We should be able to get back to Lin'an City in about half an hour."

As Li Qingshan spoke, he began to replenish his internal energy.

These words startled Xiao Ruoxue. Disregarding her own image, the young lady looked at Li Qingshan with an indescribable expression and coldly said:

"I won't stop you from going to your death, but you can't take me with you."

In Xiao Ruoxue's view, she had finally managed to save Li Qingshan from the clutches of the cult, but he wanted to continue rushing into the fire. How could she not be angry?

Li Qingshan shook his head and, with the help of the broken sword, carved out a tool resembling a walking stick.

He casually handed it to Xiao Ruoxue before explaining:

"It's not about returning to the Marquis's residence, but about returning to Lin'an City and entering Tiantong Academy!"

"If there's anyone in Lin'an City besides the royal family who can protect us, it's Tiantong Academy."

Li Qingshan also considered leaving Lin'an City completely, finding a secluded corner to stay in for a while, and practicing martial arts properly.

Then wait until you are invincible before you emerge and wipe out everyone who opposes you!

However, this is unrealistic. On the one hand, practicing martial arts requires a lot of resources, which cannot be generated out of thin air.

On the other hand, if he dared to leave directly, he would face a joint manhunt by the Marquis of Changning's mansion, the Jingshi Sect, and the Tiantong Academy.

If one is not invincible, one will face coercion from the entire martial arts world.

You might have just shown up at a market the day before, and the next day countless assassins would swarm in, all wanting to take your head.

But Tiantong Academy was different.

This is a sacred place for countless scholars. Not only can one learn all kinds of knowledge, but one can also take this opportunity to seize various resources from the academy.

Even if all else fails, we must secretly come back and take away the Nine-Bend White Deer Ginseng that Marquis Changning hid here!

"Tian Tong Academy?! That place has always been at odds with the Marquis's mansion. Only my foolish second sister thinks that she can gain everyone's favor with her literary talent."

She didn't understand that in this world, only strength is the true essence, and only strength can face all dangers.

Xiao Ruoxue chuckled, leaning on her cane and shaking her head as she spoke.

Of course, she did not stop Li Qingshan from taking her back to Lin'an City and to Tiantong Academy.

After all, now that she had regained some semblance of normalcy, she understood that she and Li Qingshan had nowhere to go.

Unless you go deep into the mountains and forests, can you really endure that kind of life?!

"Let's go. I'll infuse you with some internal energy, which will make you a little faster."

As Li Qingshan spoke, he directly carried Xiao Ruoxue and quickly headed towards the city gate.

……

Boom!

Qiu Meier's face twisted in pain as she slammed her palm down on the stone bed in front of her.

The cold echo reverberated throughout the room, causing everyone around to lower their heads, unable to look Qiu Meier in the eye.

"Damn it, why is there a Dragon-Slaying Stone here? Can anyone tell me why a Dragon-Slaying Stone mechanism would appear in this room when I activated the White Lotus Purification Technique and helped Li Qingshan become the Holy Son of my Holy Sect?!"

Qiu Meier's words were squeezed out one by one from between her teeth.

Even if she is a saint, she cannot change the fact that she was tricked.

Moreover, the person who ruined her plans was Xiao Ruoxue, whom she trusted.

"Damn you, you bitch! If I catch you, I'll skin you alive and torture you day and night to vent my hatred!"

Qiu Meier hissed in a low voice, burning with anger.

At this moment, Qiu Meier was no longer the charming and alluring woman she once was; she looked like a demon who had walked out of hell, her expression filled with terror.

The maid beside her was trembling, furious but unable to speak out.

next moment.

Qiu Meier extended her slender, menacing finger and pointed at the maid on the far left, her tone icy as she said:

"From this day forward, you are Xiao Ruoxue, you are the eldest daughter of the Marquis's mansion!"

Upon hearing this, the maid immediately knelt down and kowtowed.

He was then carried out by several maids and began to disguise himself.

Before long, a "young lady" who looked exactly like Xiao Ruoxue appeared in front of Qiu Meier.

"That's how it should be. I want to see... Li Qingshan, even if you and that bitch escape through the secret passage below, how well will you survive?"