My Demonic Cult's Holy Maiden

Although puzzled as to why Qi Yu would have a third-rank martial artist as a bodyguard, what needed to be done now was to investigate the sound from earlier.

"Where did you see it? Can you tell me?" Qin Xiyao asked.

Qi Yu nodded, then pointed in the direction they came from and said, "Go straight ahead, there's a narrow canyon with a narrow passage, that's it."

Qin Xiyao nodded, then brushed past Qi Yu.

Qi Yu only looked away after watching Qin Xiyao walk away, but then noticed Li Minghai frowning as he stared in the direction Qin Xiyao had left.

"Old Li, what's wrong with you? You're not having an affair, are you? That won't do! She's my savior!"

Li Minghai withdrew his gaze, rolled his eyes at Qi Yu, and wondered what was going on in this guy's head.

"I feel like I've seen her somewhere before!" Li Minghai said uncertainly.

“It’s normal for any man to feel like he’s seen a beautiful woman before!” Qi Yu said.

Li Minghai frowned and pondered, trying hard to recall, but he just couldn't remember.

"Come to think of it, I've met her two or three times, and I still don't know her name!" Qi Yu blinked, somewhat speechless.

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Chapter Sixty-Six: Winning by Half a Move

The first confrontation between Qi Yu and Chang Lian has come to an end. Qi Yu failed to kill Chang Lian because the young man beside Chang Lian was exceptionally powerful.

Although he was a fifth-rank official, his combat prowess was comparable to that of a fourth-rank official, and none of the assassins he sent out were his match.

However, in this encounter, Qi Yu still won by half a point against Chang Lian.

Chang Lian lost a second-rank martial artist, while Qi Yu only lost a few guards.

Chang Lian lost by half a move because he underestimated Qi Yu, and actually only sent a second-rank martial artist to intercept and kill Qi Yu.

If more people were sent, Qi Yu might actually die.

Qi Yu's plan had two objectives: to kill Tian Fang, a second-rank martial artist, and to kill Chang Lian.

Qi Yu only completed one task. Ultimately, this was due to a lack of manpower and a lack of understanding of the strength of Chang Lian's bodyguards.

Chang Lian also devised two plans: one was to ambush Qi Yu, and the other was to kidnap Su Yue.

However, both attempts failed. The attempt to intercept Qi Yu failed because of underestimating his enemy, while the other was completely unexpected because of the intervention of the Blood God Cult.

Qi Yu accomplished one of his objectives, thus winning by half a point.

With the death of a second-rank martial artist, Chang Lian knew he would be punished upon his return.

Tianfang's body was found in the early hours of the morning, although only an arm was found.

Tianfang is dead, something he just can't understand.

Because Qi Yu really did look like a frail scholar.

Although Li Minghai was a third-rank official, it was impossible for him to kill Tian Fang, a second-rank official.

So how did Tianfang die?

Involuntarily, he thought of the Holy Maiden of the Blood God Cult.

She was also in Jiangzhou City, and the Blood God Cult was active last night.

Is it possible that Tian Fang was killed by the Blood God Cult, or even more likely that the Holy Maiden of the Blood God Cult personally took action?

Is there any connection between Li Ming or Qi Yu and the Holy Maiden of the Blood God Cult?

That explains why Tianfang made a mistake and ultimately lost his life.

There's absolutely no way Tianfang could possibly defeat the Blood God Cult's Holy Maiden, who's a Grandmaster!

Chang Lian thought about it more and more and felt that it was possible, because it was the most reasonable explanation.

So what is the relationship between Qi Yu, the Crown Prince, and the Holy Maiden of the Blood God Cult?

……

Chang Lian had guessed very close to the truth, but was still a little off.

At this moment, the saintess she spoke of was doing needlework, waiting for someone to return.

She had only recently returned, as she had been secretly protecting Qi Yu since he attended the banquet.

Qi Yu used himself as bait to lure the enemy away from their mountain stronghold, and then ambushed and killed a second-rank official.

As for combat power, there is only one Li Minghai.

The result was predictable: failure.

As she initially thought, Li Minghai was no match for her and almost died.

In the end, the weapon that her husband threw was the decisive factor that turned the tide of the battle.

She was so shocked by that thing that she turned pale.

She tried to put herself in Tianfang's shoes and see if she could escape unscathed if she faced that thing herself.

The answer is—no!

If caught off guard, it is indeed possible to be seriously injured by this thing.

Qi Yu once said he had an idea. If it were to be successfully realized, even a Grandmaster would be severely injured, if not killed.

She thought Qi Yu was joking and didn't take it seriously.

But last night, Qi Yu proved that he meant what he said and that he wasn't joking.

She thought highly of her husband, but in the end, she still didn't trust him enough.

Deep down, she still believed that Qi Yu was incapable of killing a second-rank official.

creak!

The courtyard gate was pushed open, and Qi Yu dragged his tired body through it.

Su Yue hurriedly put down her needlework and went to support Qi Yu, who was swaying and about to fall at any moment.

"Husband, are you alright? Are you injured?" Su Yue asked with concern, looking at Qi Yu's appearance.

As she asked the question, she also felt a pang of regret and self-blame. Why had she come back first?

Li Minghai is already injured. If Chang Lian makes a move, my husband will be in real danger!

Could it really be that Chang Lian has made his move again?

"Thirteen kilometers of mountain road! My wife, my legs are almost numb, help me over to rest for a while!" Qi Yu said weakly.

Su Yue was taken aback for a moment, then realized what was going on. She breathed a sigh of relief and rolled her eyes at Qi Yu.

Seriously, that's way too weak!

Is this how the thirteen-mile mountain road turned out?

While speechless at the sight of Qi Yu, I also felt a pang of sympathy.

They walked thirteen miles of mountain road, and the road was mostly muddy puddles and pools. My husband, a frail scholar, must have had a very hard time walking.

I glanced at Qi Yu's shoes, and sure enough, they were covered in mud.

After helping Qi Yu sit down, Su Yue went into the kitchen. Qi Yu then heard the sound of wood clanging and water running.

Su Yue must have gone to boil water, and Qi Yu was also rubbing his sore calves and knees.

This is the first time I've walked this far since I came here.

The most frustrating thing was that Li Minghai was injured, and he had to carry him, which made things even more difficult for him.

A third-rank martial artist is so weak that he can't move after being injured.

I carried it for a full thirteen miles, and my legs were almost numb!

She usually walks to work, and Su Yue also exercises regularly; otherwise, she might not have been able to keep it up.

Soon Su Yue finished boiling water and came out. After squatting down and putting down the wooden basin, she went to take off Qi Yu's boots.

But as soon as he reached out his hand, Qi Yu quickly dodged it.

"Wife, it's too dirty, don't touch it! I'll do it myself!" Qi Yu said.

The boots were covered in mud; how could I let Su Yue touch those filthy boots?

Su Yue looked at Qi Yu helplessly and said indifferently, "Husband, do you look down on me? Do you think I'm just a pampered young lady who never lifts a finger and needs to be waited on in everything?"

Qi Yu quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, I just didn't want my wife to be too tired!"

Su Yue rolled her eyes at Qi Yu, then, ignoring his objections, took off her muddy boots.

After taking off her boots, Su Yue wanted to take off her socks as well, but as soon as she touched Qi Yu's feet, Qi Yu immediately gasped and looked pained.

Su Yue frowned and her movements became gentler.

After all the socks were taken off, Su Yue looked at Qi Yu's feet, which were already blistered and raw, without moving or saying a word.

Qi Yu sensed that something was wrong with Su Yue and quickly comforted her.

"My wife, I'm tough, it's nothing, it doesn't hurt at all!"

Su Yue looked up at Qi Yu, her eyes blurry with tears, and asked, "Is it worth it? Just for an outsider?"

Qi Yu understood Su Yue's meaning, raised his hand, touched Su Yue's cheek, and then wiped away the tears from the corners of Su Yue's eyes.

"I'm not doing this for Li Ming, I'm doing this for our family! For my parents-in-law, for the Su family, and most importantly, for you!"

Su Yue bit her lower lip, wanting to tell Qi Yu everything.

She can protect Qi Yu, and the Su family doesn't need Qi Yu's protection. As long as she and her father are there, no one in the world can harm Qi Yu.

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Chapter Sixty-Seven: Gaining Power Overnight [Bonus Chapter, Thank You for Your Donations]

Qi Yu was unaware of Su Chengying's power and genuinely believed that Su Chengying was just an ordinary wealthy businessman.

Therefore, he shouldered the heavy responsibility of protecting the Su family and himself all by himself.

"Husband, you don't need to work so hard. I can protect you. Even if the emperor of the Great Yun Dynasty wants to kill you, I can still protect you. Let's not continue like this, okay? Let's go back to Tongyun City to find Father tomorrow." Su Yue said, her eyes blurry with tears and her voice choked with sobs.

Qi Yu was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said softly, "It's not hard for me. I can protect the Su family, and I can also protect my wife. Trust me!"