My Demonic Cult's Holy Maiden

Qi Yu didn't say anything, just calmly looked at Zheng Wenhao.

There must be more to what Zheng Wenhao said to me.

“Your elder brother and I are good friends, very good friends. I was right there when he tried to stop the inspector’s carriage and witnessed him being taken away.”

Zheng Wenhao's face showed a look of melancholy as he recalled the past, and he said slowly, "Qi Lin is a good person, and he is sincere to everyone."

"He's the kind of pushover who'd give you all his possessions for just one reason."

"At first I thought he was stupid. After all, he actually believed such an obviously false lie and gave them all the money he had on him."

"But later I found out that he wasn't stupid, he was very smart, and he knew it was a lie, but he just kept thinking about the possibility."

"What if what that person said is true, and they really urgently need the money?"

Qi Yu listened without offering any comment.

He didn't care much about Qi Lin back then.

Because Qi Lin is now a stern and unsmiling assassin prince, and the killing intent emanating from him is the strongest among all the people Qi Yu has ever seen.

"Before Qi Lin was arrested, he asked me to take care of you, Liu Qian, Qi Ran, and your parents. He knew that his actions might be a one-way trip, but he still did it without hesitation."

"To this day, I still don't quite understand what he was trying to achieve."

As Zheng Wenhao spoke, he turned his head, stared into Qi Yu's eyes, and smiled, "I thought you and your brother were the same, but I was wrong."

“Five years ago, when your brother was arrested, I went to see you and observed you for a while.”

"You're just a bookworm who knows nothing but studying. I seriously doubt whether you could survive without Liu Qian's and your parents' care."

Qi Yu was speechless upon hearing this.

Qi Yu really can't go on living!

Then didn't he jump into the river and commit suicide?

That's how I became who I am today!

"But then I discovered that you weren't entirely useless. At least you managed to seduce a Holy Maiden of the Demonic Cult," Zheng Wenhao laughed. "That's the only thing I admire about you."

"If there is anyone who wants to serve you, it is your wife Su Yue. You may not know very well what kind of existence your wife is in the eyes of us demonic cultivators."

"After all, in your eyes, she is only a gentle and virtuous wife, and she won't show you her other side."

Mentioning Su Yue, Qi Yu's eyelids narrowed slightly, especially when he heard her say "we demonic cultivators."

Is this Zheng Wenhao a demonic cultivator?

But I can't sense any true energy from him!

He is indeed an ordinary person!

Which faction do you belong to?

Zheng Wenhao smiled and said, "I don't belong to any faction. Although I am a demonic cultivator, I don't belong to any faction. In fact, if I had to say, I am closer to the Confucian school."

"Then what do you mean by telling me all this?" Qi Yu asked, frowning.

He frowned and said a lot, but he had no idea what Zheng Wenhao was trying to say.

It's either follow your own path or don't go at all. It's that simple. Is it really necessary to say all this?

“I hate nice people. If you can change and become a little more ruthless, why shouldn’t I help you?” Zheng Wenhao said with a smile.

Qi Yu narrowed his eyes, looked me up and down, and asked suspiciously, "You'll help me? What ability do you have to help me? You're just an ordinary person, aren't you?"

Zheng Wenhao's words are rather arrogant!

It's as if I'm begging him for help?

If you're someone exceptionally capable, like Zhuge Liang, then learning from Liu Bei isn't a bad thing.

But the question is, do you have it?

Zheng Wenhao showed no dissatisfaction with Qi Yu's questioning.

After all, Qi Yu now doesn't seem worth serving; on the contrary, he would prefer to follow Su Yue.

Although Su Yue is a woman, she is much more decisive than Qi Yu in doing things.

“I can go back to the academy with you first. As for my abilities, we’ll find out then. I’ll also see if you can still grow. If you’re still the same as you are now, then I can only apologize,” Zheng Wenhao said.

Qi Yu nodded. That would be best.

As for whether Zheng Wenhao was capable or not, Qi Yu didn't really care.

If you're truly capable and manage to find a talented person, that's great, or you could say you've struck it lucky.

If not, that's fine too, Qi Ran can go along.

……

After talking with Zheng Wenhao, Qi Yu did not return to the small courtyard with him as before, but continued eastward toward the capital.

Although tomorrow is Su Lie's wedding day, it is also his child's one-month birthday, and he wants to spend some quality time with his child.

Moreover, his relationship with Su Lie wasn't particularly good; in fact, Su Lie had broken one of his own hands.

Besides, if I go tomorrow, who knows what kind of sensation it will cause?

It's only about 3,000 kilometers from Tongyun City to the capital, and I can get there in less than half an hour.

Standing at the south gate of the capital, Qi Yu looked at the people coming and going and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

Upon returning to the capital, the first place we visited was the Changsheng Temple.

The Changsheng Temple was not demolished. After all, Taoism had a certain prestige, and even if the Li family wanted to demolish it, they would have to consider public outrage.

After changing his makeup, Qi Yu entered the capital city and headed to the Changsheng Temple.

The capital city is more prosperous than before. After all, the Dayun Dynasty had annihilated three dynasties. With the support of these three dynasties, the Dayun Dynasty could not possibly remain stagnant.

Arriving at the foot of the mountain where Changsheng Temple is located, everything remains the same. It seems that the events that happened with the lock back then have been covered up by time.

But Qi Yu would never forget the scene where those thirty-two grandmasters besieged him right here.

Three have already died. As for the remaining twenty-nine, I will deal with them slowly once I have the time.

Killing them directly would be too easy on them; I want them to live in fear and regret, constantly living in a state of anxiety.

This is the revenge I wanted!

Qi Yu intended to walk up the stone steps to Changsheng Temple, but before he could take a step forward, he was stopped by two soldiers.

Although Qi Yu was displeased, he said nothing and turned to leave.

In a secluded spot, Qi Yu used the Shrinking Earth technique to directly arrive at the Longevity Temple.

The Changsheng Temple is basically empty now. Most of its contents were taken away by the Li family, and the rest were also looted by them.

At this time, the Temple of Longevity was empty and no longer what it once was.

After wandering around, Qi Yu arrived at the Star Gazing Tower, which used to be his teacher's residence, but is now just an empty building.

Push open the door and enter the observatory, then go to the top floor. From the windows here, you can see the palace.

After taking a stroll around, Qi Yu knelt before the Star Gazing Tower, performed a disciple's salute, and then turned and left.

Su Lie's current residence is located in the most prosperous area of ​​the East District.

Qi Yu did not rush to deliver the gift and leave; instead, he went to Su Cheng's residence first.

Unlike the simpleton Su Lie, Su Cheng is very smart and quite rational.

These past few days, the entire eastern district has been filled with a lively and festive atmosphere because Su Lie is going to marry Princess Anlin.

Qi Yu went directly to Su Cheng's study to wait without knocking on the door.

After all, it's not appropriate for him to show his face; it wouldn't be good if people saw him.

Qi Yu poured himself a cup of tea and waited for Su Cheng to appear.

Qi Yu's tea hadn't even cooled down when Su Cheng arrived. She had just closed the study door and turned around when she saw Qi Yu, which startled her.

But he quickly realized what was happening, opened the study door, peeked out and looked around. After confirming that no one was there, he closed the door again and looked at the area.

"Why are you here?" Su Cheng's face still showed traces of fear.

Although Qi Yu's relationship with the Li family was not made public, most people knew that Qi Yu and the Li family did not get along.

Qi Yu's assistance to the Daqing Dynasty and the establishment of Taoism within it speaks volumes.

If you were to ask who the Li family most wants to get rid of right now, it would definitely not be Su Yue, but Qi Yu.

Qi Yu now possesses this kind of power; he has become the Li family's nightmare.

"Isn't Su Lie getting married tomorrow? I've come to congratulate him!" Qi Yu said with a smile.

Su Cheng's expression was complicated. Su Lie's arm had been cut off by Qi Yu.

Qi Yu didn't think much of it, looked at Su Cheng, and laughed, "Cousin Su Cheng, how does it feel to be a dog for the Li family?"

Su Cheng is a smart man. Although he is now the Grand Chancellor of the Dayun Dynasty, he is ultimately a rootless duckweed, all show and no substance.

Su Cheng has absolutely no real power.

Faced with Qi Yu's sarcastic remarks, Su Cheng could only shake her head with a wry smile. She walked over to the chair next to Qi Yu, sat down, and poured herself a cup of tea.

"I am paid for by the emperor and I bear his burdens. I have not completely regarded myself as a servant of the Li family."

The entire Su family, including Su Chengying's family, now has fewer than forty people in total.

Currently, apart from Su Chengying's family, everyone else is under the control of the Li family, and they have no power to resist.

They could only listen to what was happening and obediently act as pawns.

"What about Su Lie? What's he thinking?" Qi Yu asked.

Su Cheng picked up her teacup, took a sip, sighed, and said, "He's a bit dim-witted and goes down the wrong path no matter what, so I can't really figure out what he's thinking."

Qi Yu pondered for a moment, then shook his head. If it weren't for the Su family being held hostage, the Li family would have been wiped out long ago.

Moreover, Li Muchen and Li Ming were very clever; they scattered the members of the Su family in various places instead of gathering them together, making it difficult to rescue them.

Now that they have Su Lie, their loyal dog, they are even more difficult to deal with!

"Let's not talk about him anymore. I came to see my cousin Su Cheng this time because I have something to ask you!"