My Demonic Cult's Holy Maiden

It is said that he was a scholar in his youth, learned and elegant, a handsome man with excellent manners.

But unexpectedly, he was keeping a mistress and had an affair with a girl before they were even married!

That would have been bad enough, but he even hired a matchmaker to propose marriage. He's like someone who's always looking for something better than what he has. He's a real heartless person!

Seeing that Su Yue didn't reply, Qi Yu couldn't help but look at Cheng Xin and asked, "Miss, why are you standing at the door? Come in and have some tea!"

Thinking about the play she had secretly watched, Cheng Xin felt even more angry, and then relieved.

Thank goodness I came to see him today, otherwise I would have cried for the rest of my life if I had married a man like that!

"Xiao Qiu, let's go!" Cheng Xin said, feeling ashamed and indignant.

As she spoke, Cheng Xin turned around, and the little maid glared fiercely at Qi Yu and Su Yue before following her.

The son of the wealthy Liu family in the west of the city is deeply in love with his young mistress, but he doesn't know what his master is thinking, wanting to have such a person marry into the family.

When I got back, I told the master about the true face of this hypocrite!

Qi Yu had no idea that his most promising marriage would be called off inexplicably.

He was completely baffled; this girl was so rude!

Inviting you in for tea is just a matter of politeness; acting like that makes it seem like you have ulterior motives.

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Chapter Eight is not a world

Cheng Xin was not the first visitor; in the afternoon, another matchmaker came to the door.

And they weren't coming one by one, but in batches, which kept Qi Yu very busy.

This time, the girls are unmarried young ladies from Jiangzhou City, unlike the wealthy girls from last time.

But Qi Yu was still the same as always; after putting away the scroll, he simply threw it into the room.

Su Yue was under the eaves, avoiding the scorching sun, watching as so many matchmakers surrounded Qi Yu like vicious dogs pouncing on their prey, tearing at Qi Yu's clothes, just wanting Qi Yu to hear her say a few words.

Su Yue was stunned by their eager and competitive manner, her mouth slightly agape.

She never expected this guy to be so popular!

At the same time, I also understood why there were so many paintings of women in this guy's room.

This made her wonder if she had misunderstood this guy.

He's not actually a lecher!

But as soon as the thought crossed her mind, the image of Qi Yu swaying her undergarment flashed through her mind, and her chest heaved slightly.

He's a lecherous scoundrel!

After tidying up the painting, Qi Yu walked out of the hall and looked at Su Yue under the eaves.

"Miss Su, I'm going out for a bit and won't be back until very late. If you're hungry, there's food in the pot," Qi Yu said.

Su Yue slowly turned her head, expressionless, and asked, "Is it still ten taels of silver per serving?"

Qi Yu was speechless. This was a joke, wasn't it?

But that wretched woman just won't let go!

"Yes, ten taels of silver, take it or leave it!"

Qi Yu left, and Su Yue prepared to return to her room to continue her internal energy cultivation to heal her injuries.

After two days of rest, I have recovered somewhat, and in another two or three days, I will be fully recovered.

Then I won't have to put up with that jerk's attitude anymore!

But just as Su Yue got up, the courtyard gate was pushed open, and a middle-aged woman with a sallow complexion walked in.

"Qi Yu, are you there?"

As soon as Aunt Li entered the courtyard, she called out, then looked around, trying to find Qi Yu.

Qi Yu didn't see Su Yue, but she did see Su Yue standing under the eaves looking at her, and she was slightly stunned.

Where is this girl from? I've never seen her before.

“Young lady, you are…” Aunt Li looked astonished.

"Qi Yu just went out. Do you need to see him, Auntie?" Su Yue asked calmly.

Aunt Li snapped out of her daze, smiled, and said, "My husband went up the mountain and hunted two pheasants, so he brought one to Qi Yu to help him recover; he's too thin!"

Su Yue looked at the basket in Aunt Li's hand; inside was indeed a pheasant, and it was alive.

These pheasants, if sold in Jiangzhou City, can earn them several dozen coins, equivalent to their income for one or two days.

But why send it to Qi Yu?

"Auntie, why don't you sell this pheasant?" Su Yue asked in surprise.

Aunt Li smiled and said, "To tell you the truth, young lady, this pheasant was hunted by my husband specifically for Qi Yu."

Su Yue looked puzzled and asked, "Is your family on good terms with Qi Yu?"

Aunt Li smiled and said, "It's not that our family has a good relationship with Qi Yu, but that Qi Yu has a good relationship with everyone in the village. Whenever we have difficulties, it is Qi Yu who helps us solve them."

“For example, Qi Yu helped with my child’s schooling, and he even refused the money I offered him.”

"Old Li from the village entrance, his son went to join the army and got sick, but no one knew. In the end, Qi Yu carried him to Jiangzhou City to see a doctor. His feet were blistered and he had to lie in bed for two days before he could get up."

"Last autumn harvest, some bandits tried to steal the grain, and it was Qi Yu who organized everyone and captured the bandits."

"Old Sun's grandson was abducted by human traffickers, but Qi Yu was the one who found him."

"And the day before yesterday, Grandpa Liu's granddaughter was sold by his gambling son. Grandpa Liu was even beaten so badly that he is bedridden and is still lying down now."

"But Qi Yu did something, and brought Er Niu back from the brothel. In fact, these past two days, Qi Yu has been helping to take care of Uncle Liu's melon field."

Su Yue was stunned. Was this scumbag really that powerful?

At the same time, I understood why he had come to me to borrow money the day before yesterday.

But he went to borrow money to redeem someone from a brothel, he should have just said so!

He said he was going to some brothel, and I thought he was going to have fun.

As she thought about it, Su Yue's impression of Qi Yu improved.

No wonder so many matchmakers came to his door; this guy seems pretty capable, and also a good person.

"Speaking of which, young lady, who are you, and why are you in Qi Yu's house?" Aunt Li asked in surprise.

If she didn't know Qi Yu's character, she would have thought that Qi Yu was keeping a mistress.

Su Yue came to her senses and her tone became much calmer as she said, "I went out for a trip and encountered bandits, so I fled here. It was Young Master Qi who took me in!"

Near Jiangzhou City is Qingxin Lake, a popular tourist attraction, so it receives many visitors every year.

Therefore, Aunt Li believed Su Yue's explanation.

"Have you contacted your family, young lady?" Aunt Li asked.

Su Yue nodded and said, "I've contacted them, and they'll be coming to pick me up in a few days!"

Aunt Li breathed a sigh of relief and then smiled, "That's perfect. If it were anyone else sharing a roof with you, I would be worried, but with Qi Yu, I'm at ease."

Su Yue asked, puzzled, "Why are you at ease?"

Aunt Li laughed and said, "Because if he were really that kind of person, he would have had three wives and four concubines long ago. You don't know how many girls in the surrounding villages and towns want to marry Qi Yu, even if they are just concubines."

Su Yue still couldn't understand, was Qi Yu really that good?

Thinking back, apart from touching his own feet and his own undergarment, it seems he didn't do anything that would anger heaven and man!

Instead, he saved her, took her home, gave her his room, and slept in the cold, hard woodshed.

If Qi Yu really wanted to do something, she simply couldn't resist him yesterday and the day before!

Judging from this, he seems to be a pretty good person, a gentleman.

He used to be a scholar, good-looking and talented, with a decent temper. His character was hard to describe, but he wasn't particularly rude, and he was sincere in his dealings with others.

From this perspective, he seems quite outstanding!

Was I prejudiced from the start, which prevented me from seeing him clearly?

Su Yue thought about it for a while, then helplessly pursed her lips. What does this have to do with her?

It's not like I'm choosing him as my husband.

What business is it of mine whether he's a good person or not?

Once I recover from my injuries, I'll leave. I probably won't have a chance to see this guy again. Why think so much?

In two or three days, I will recover. Then I will eliminate the traitors of the Blood God Cult and return to the south.

From then on, she became the Holy Maiden of the Blood God Cult, and she and Qi Yu were from completely different worlds.

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Chapter Nine Standards

Qi Yu returned after the sun had set, carrying a large watermelon in his arms.

This watermelon is his reward for today!

Grandpa Liu was injured and is recuperating at home, so he has to take care of his melon patch by himself.

Upon arriving in the courtyard, Qi Yu placed the watermelon into a wooden bucket and then threw it into the well water to chill it.

He didn't see Su Yue, but the door to the inner room was closed, so she was probably resting inside.

Qi Yu yawned a little longer and rolled up his sleeves to prepare to cook.

It doesn't really matter whether there's one more person or one less person; you still have to do it yourself.

Dinner was ready quickly, and Qi Yu went to the door of the inner room and knocked.

"Miss Su, dinner is ready!"