My Demonic Cult's Holy Maiden

Qi Yu arrived at the academy; he only had one class today.

And every day starts on holiday.

Because the day after tomorrow will be the start of the new year.

Then today, Lin Ruoxi and Qin Xiyao both came to report.

Both of them were sent by Li Muchen, and Qi Yu knew very well that their purpose was to monitor her.

Qin Xiyao was responsible for teaching students skills, including the Six Arts and martial arts, along with Zhang Lin.

Qi Yu also recruited a member of the Mohist school who knew some mechanical arts, but Qi Yu did not have him teach.

Since the students couldn't understand the lessons even when he taught, Qi Yu simply set up a laboratory for him so he could tinker with things himself.

He'll consider taking on apprentices once the students are more mature and interested in mechanical arts.

The Mohist school also produced sages in the ancient times of the sages, but later, with the passing of the Mohist sages, the Mohist school gradually disappeared, and many of its mechanical arts were lost.

Coupled with resistance from many dynasties and forces, the Mohist school gradually faded from the historical stage.

This Mohist disciple who came to seek refuge was actually looking for an opportunity to revive the Mohist school.

Qi Yu didn't care much about this. The Mohist mechanical arts were indeed impressive, and if they could be widely disseminated, they would likely bring about a qualitative leap forward.

The Mohists' miserable state was probably related to the technology they controlled!

After all, their technology is a rare commodity, and in the eyes of many powerful forces, it is priceless.

Qi Yu sat in his 'principal's office', writing teaching materials.

After several days of tireless effort, he has compiled all the knowledge from elementary school. Although there may be some omissions, it is generally correct.

Boom boom boom!

As he was writing and thinking, there was a knock on the door. Qi Yu put down his brush and looked towards the door.

"Please come in!"

The door was pushed open, and Lin Ruoxi walked in carrying a pot of tea.

"Young Master Qi, Ruoxi has brewed some tea. Please do me the honor of trying some!" Lin Ruoxi said with a smile.

Looking at Lin Ruoxi's smile, Qi Yu felt a chill run down his spine, even though Lin Ruoxi's smile was indeed quite beautiful.

You can't hit someone who's smiling. Lin Ruoxi didn't do anything outrageous to him, so even though Qi Yu was wary of her, he had to force a smile.

"Miss Lin's offer is kind; it would be impolite to refuse!"

Qi Yu took the teacup from Lin Ruoxi and took a small sip. To be honest, it tasted pretty good.

I can't brew this kind of tea myself!

"Excellent tea, Miss Lin, what a wonderful skill!" Qi Yu praised sincerely.

Even someone who doesn't drink tea often thinks it tastes good, so it must really taste good.

"You can just call me Ruoxi!" Lin Ruoxi smiled, her every move exuding the elegance of a well-bred young lady.

"Does Uncle Lin have any objections to you teaching here?" Qi Yu asked casually, taking a sip of tea.

"Father approves of me teaching here!" Lin Ruoxi said with a smile.

Qi Yu raised an eyebrow. Lin Ruohai was a very traditional person. Would he agree to Lin Ruoxi showing her face in public to teach?

“Young Master is now a literary master, and many people are impressed by his elegant demeanor. Father also speaks highly of him!” Lin Ruoxi said.

Qi Yu was speechless. Lin Ruohai had also wanted to take him as a disciple back then.

After finishing his tea, Qi Yu handed the teacup to Lin Ruoxi.

Lin Ruoxi put away her teacup and prepared to leave. Just as she stepped out the door, Qi Yu spoke.

"Miss Lin, what is your relationship with the Crown Prince?"

Lin Ruoxi paused, then turned to look at Qi Yu, her face blank.

Why do you ask this, young master?

“The bracelet you’re wearing is exactly the same as the one Li Yulan is wearing. And that bracelet was a keepsake from the Crown Prince’s birth mother, the late Empress Zhao!” Qi Yu said.

Lin Ruoxi looked at the jade bracelet on her wrist and a strange smile appeared on her face.

"Young master, why don't you guess? Perhaps this is a token of love from the Crown Prince?"

Qi Yu looked calmly at Lin Ruoxi and said, "It could be anyone else, but it definitely wasn't Li Ming who gave it to you. Even if it was him, it definitely wasn't a token of love."

"Why?" Lin Ruoxi asked.

“Because Li Ming isn’t stupid!” Qi Yu said calmly.

Lin Ruoxi's smile gradually faded, and she looked at Qi Yu indifferently without saying a word.

Qi Yu ignored Lin Ruoxi's indifferent gaze and picked up his brush to continue writing.

"Please tell His Highness the Crown Prince that I owe him nothing, and he owes me nothing. We are even. I don't care whether he or the Prince of Chu ascends the throne. I will not help the Prince of Chu, nor will I help him!"

The brothers Li Ming and Li Qing have been at odds lately because Li Muchen has started to delegate power.

Apart from the Ministry of War, the other five ministries have all begun major reshuffles.

Moreover, Li Qing has the support of the six major families, putting Li Ming at a disadvantage.

However, because of his position as crown prince, and because Li Muchen ordered Li Ming to oversee the country, Li Ming gained many advantages and was not eliminated immediately.

However, as one side gains while the other loses, Li Ming will eventually fall into a completely disadvantageous position.

Li Muchen is raising Gu worms; only the strongest one will be qualified to inherit the throne.

Qi Yu didn't understand the art of imperial power very well, but he had his own judgment.

Li Muchen liked Li Ming very much because they were the same kind of people, and Li Ming was more like him.

In comparison, Li Qing is more upright and has a strong sense of justice, unlike Li Ming who has a hypocritical exterior.

Both are good candidates for the crown prince position. Li Ming is very ambitious and intelligent.

If he comes to power, he will definitely launch a war to expand the territory of the Dayun Dynasty.

In recent years, the people of the Great Yun Dynasty have been able to recuperate and thrive, and the country's strength is quite strong. Under these conditions, it is impossible for Li Ming to be as mediocre as Li Muchen.

Li Qing, on the other hand, doesn't have much ambition and is quite upright, without many hidden agendas.

Li Qing's ascension to the throne may make him a wise and benevolent ruler who focuses on the people's livelihood and will bring the Dayun Dynasty to its peak.

To be honest, Li Ming has a better chance of winning. If it weren't for the fact that he gave Li Qing a push in the Chang family matter, Li Qing might not be able to defeat Li Ming now.

Li Qing aspires to be a wise ruler and transform the Dayun Dynasty into the utopian society that Li Ming had previously described.

Li Qing genuinely intends to implement reforms so that every child has access to education and every farmer has land to cultivate.

Li Ming aspires to become a hegemon, bringing the surrounding countries under the control of the Dayun Dynasty.

Li Ming wanted to do the same thing as the First Emperor, and he was very likely to succeed.

Because the Great Yun Dynasty is really strong right now.

Both brothers are quite good, and it won't be a problem whichever one comes to power.

If the two brothers could join forces, they might actually be able to sweep across the surrounding fifteen kingdoms and achieve unification between dynasties.

But there can only be one throne!

Qi Yu personally leans more towards Li Qing because he also dislikes fighting and prefers a peaceful life.

War is extremely costly and exhausting, and what Li Ming is about to do could potentially squander the wealth accumulated by the previous generations of the Dayun Dynasty.

He had already dealt Li Qing a great hand: a royal flush, four twos, and a straight from seven to ace. If Li Qing still lost, then Qi Yu would be helpless.

Moreover, judging from the current situation, Li Qing may not necessarily win by a hair's breadth.

It seems that Lin Ruoxi has already sided with Li Ming!

It's unclear whether Li Muchen instructed Lin Ruoxi to maintain balance, or whether Lin Ruoxi herself made some kind of deal with Li Ming.

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Chapter 143 The Beginning of Trouble

In the afternoon, Qi Yu had just finished his class and stepped out of the classroom when Qin Xiyao walked towards him.

Qi Yu still had a good impression of Qin Xiyao, after all, she had saved his life.

Qi Yu took the initiative to bow, and Qin Xiyao returned the bow.

Qin Xiyao remained at the third rank, without any improvement.

The next class will be Qin Xiyao's class, where she will teach the students martial arts.

First, students must be taught what "qi sensation" is before they can proceed with martial arts training.

Qi Yu was completely clueless about this kind of teaching because he skipped the stage of Qi sensation directly.

After exchanging a few polite words with Qin Xiyao, Qi Yu was about to leave when suddenly Qin Xiyao started coughing, her expression showing some pain.

"Miss Qin, are you alright? Should we call a doctor for you?" Qi Yu asked worriedly.

Qin Xiyao shook her head, wanting to say something, but then she started coughing and couldn't speak at all.

Qi Yu frowned, wanting to help Qin Xiyao, but he withdrew his hand halfway through.

It was inappropriate to have physical contact with an unmarried girl, but fortunately Qin Xiyao quickly calmed down and stopped coughing.

"Miss Qin, please take good care of yourself!" Qi Yu withdrew his hand.

Qin Xiyao nodded without saying anything more, then walked past Qi Yu and entered the school.

Qi Yu didn't linger. He opened his umbrella and walked out of the academy.

……

On his way home, people passing by greeted him, and Qi Yu returned their greetings.

But gradually, Qi Yu's brows furrowed.

Because most of the people around him were coughing and could not speak clearly.