My Demonic Cult's Holy Maiden

Li Muchen raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why? The journey is long and arduous. Traveling with you would allow us to play chess together and pass the time!"

Qi Yu was speechless. Traveling with him was just to kill time!

It's about two thousand kilometers, almost three thousand kilometers, from here to Jiangzhou City. It would take a carriage more than half a month to travel that distance.

With Su Yue by my side, we can spend the time together and be affectionate – what a wonderful atmosphere!

But if you go with someone, there will inevitably be more than one third wheel, so how can you be all lovey-dovey?

Although I feel very safe with Marquis Guanyong by my side, I don't think I'm weak either!

"My lady, shall we stay one more night and set off tomorrow?" Qi Yu said helplessly.

Su Yue glanced at Li Muchen and nodded.

If she weren't outmatched, she would definitely teach that old emperor a lesson!

Li Muchen also smiled at Su Yue, his face full of amusement.

If you can't bully Su Chengying, then bully his daughter and son-in-law!

……

After leaving the palace, Qi Yu went to the Changsheng Temple, but he didn't see the leader and couldn't even get into the temple.

The leader had Qin Xiu deliver a message to Qi Yu.

"It is precisely because you don't want to be a coach that you can become a good coach!"

Qi Yu was puzzled, but he knew he wouldn't be able to see the leader, so he didn't linger.

The leader is only a little over sixty years old now, and he should be able to live for another twenty or thirty years without any problem.

Even if he really is to become the head coach, it seems like it's still a long way off, no rush!

If you don't want to go back to Changsheng Temple, then don't. I've had enough of that place!

During the few days Su Yue stayed at the Changsheng Temple, she lived next door, but she just couldn't go over there.

The fact that the Taoist holy land took in Su Yue, a woman, is already an act of leniency beyond the law. To try to do anything more would be going too far.

Ever since I learned that true qi would affect Su Yue, and we started sleeping in separate rooms, it seems like it's been almost a month since I last touched Su Yue!

"Wife, it's time to pay the debt!" Qi Yu said, looking at Su Yue after closing the door.

Su Yue blinked, somewhat bewildered. Pay back debts? Pay back what debts?

Before she could react, Qi Yu swept her up in his arms.

"Of course, it's to hand in homework!" Qi Yu laughed.

Su Yue didn't know what the homework was, but that didn't stop her from understanding it, her cheeks flushed red.

"It's still broad daylight! Husband, can't you be serious for once!"

"How is carrying on the family line improper?"

Qi Yu ignored Su Yue's shoving and walked towards the bed on his own.

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Chapter 109 Shackles

Early the next morning, three carriages set off from the capital.

Qi Yu sat alone in the middle of the carriage, looking sullen.

Because Su Yue went to the last carriage, she did not sit with him.

And in the last carriage, there were three women.

Su Yue, Qin Xiyao, and... Lin Ruoxi!

Qin Xiyao's words were understandable to herself, because her father, Marquis Guanyong Qin Shuhuai, was in the carriage in front, riding with Li Muchen.

But Lin Ruoxi seems a bit out of place no matter how you look at it!

Lin Ruoxi is a very shrewd and calculating woman, and Su Chengying seems to still be hoping that Su Yun will marry her.

With a sigh, Qi Yu leaned against the corner and closed his eyes to rest.

He didn't make any business for three years, but when he did, he made enough to live off for three years. He didn't touch Su Yue for a month, and he recouped all his investment with interest.

Conversely, my legs are still weak.

After his true energy tempered his bones and body, he did indeed become stronger, because Su Yue was indeed unable to get out of bed.

Su Yue used to be able to get up so early; it turns out I wasn't working hard enough.

From now on, I'll make sure Su Yue can't get out of bed every day!

……

Although the carriage swayed, it was nothing to Qi Yu, who had been working hard for most of the night, and he still slept soundly.

Around noon, Qi Yu was woken up by Su Yue shaking him. The sound of water tinkling outside the car suggested it was a small stream.

The sun is blazing overhead; it's lunchtime!

"Husband, eat something before you sleep!" Su Yue said softly.

Qi Yu nodded and got off the carriage with Su Yue.

Li Muchen didn't bring many guards, only Qin Shuhuai and three coachmen.

Forget about having a cook; all we get are cold, dry rations.

Qi Yu ate his dry rations, looking utterly dejected. How could he possibly recover from this?

I could accept it myself, but seeing Su Yue munching on this cold, dry food, I felt a strange pang of sadness.

It's one thing for her to come to the capital with me, but to make Su Yue frown and suffer is another; I've really failed in my duty!

Although she didn't want to give these third wheels any advantage, Qi Yu put down the sesame seed cake in her hand, stood up, and walked into the nearby forest.

"Where is he going?" Lin Ruoxi tore off a piece of sesame seed cake, put it in her mouth, and asked in surprise.

Watching Qi Yu's retreating figure, Su Yue smiled and said, "Let's go hunting!"

After Su Yue said that, everyone else understood.

"He's a scholar going hunting?" Qin Xiyao asked in surprise.

Nowadays, intellectuals generally have a very high opinion of themselves, and... are quite weak!

Although Qi Yu was not weak, he was still a scholar. Wouldn't he feel ashamed to go hunting?

“My husband is different from ordinary scholars; he doesn’t value these things much,” Su Yue said.

……

Qi Yu returned quickly, carrying prey in both hands.

Three fish that were already frozen stiff, and a pheasant that was frozen into an ice sculpture.

Qi Yu looked at Li Muchen and the other three by the stream and said, "You're in luck! It's a buffet lunch, limited supply, five taels of silver per person!"

Li Muchen looked at Qi Yu with great interest, and even Qin Shuhuai looked surprised.

This kid is interesting!

Qin Xiyao looked at Qi Yu indifferently and remained silent.

Five taels of silver for a meal? Although it was a drop in the ocean for them, the feeling of being ripped off was still very unpleasant.

Lin Ruoxi smiled at Qi Yu, then raised her hand and took the hairpin out of her hair.

"This hairpin was purchased from the Jade Shop for 120 taels of silver. That should be enough, right?" Lin Ruoxi said with a smile.

Qi Yu glanced at the hairpin. It was indeed of good quality, but it seemed inappropriate to use a hairpin as a gift, even if it was just loose silver.

And if you're just joking, why take it seriously?

"Just kidding, don't take it seriously!"

Qi Yu said this, then walked to the stream and began to process the stream fish and pheasants.

Qi Yu's true energy could be gathered into a blade, and the blade of true energy was sharper than any kitchen knife. Several fish and a pheasant were quickly processed.

Apart from Su Yue, who was used to it, the other four were somewhat surprised, including Lin Ruoxi, who knew that Qi Yu could cook.

Qi Yu, you really know how to cook!

Due to limited resources, Qi Yu could only be roasted.

Knowing the journey was long, Qi Yu had already prepared a lot of seasonings.

Except for the lack of chili peppers!

After finishing their meal, the group continued their journey. Qi Yu, ignoring the strange looks from the others, pulled Su Yue into the middle carriage.

Having a third wheel is one thing, but having to sit separately from Su Yue is something Qi Yu can't tolerate.

"Husband, isn't this inappropriate?" Su Yue sat down next to Qi Yu, her face flushed with embarrassment.

Although they were husband and wife, it felt rather awkward to be alone with Qi Yu like this, because she could feel the curious gazes coming from all around her.

Qi Yu also sensed those gazes, but he didn't care.

"Who cares what they do? When have I ever cared about what other people think?" Qi Yu rested his head on Su Yue's shoulder, his eyes half-closed.

Qi Yu released his true energy, so the temperature inside the car wasn't too high, which is why Qi Yu pulled Su Yue over to sit with him.

I must say, my Azure Nether True Qi is actually quite useful!

It can function as an ice maker, a refrigerator, and even an air conditioner—of course, this air conditioner can only cool!

However, Qi Yu was already very satisfied and planned to open an ice factory when he had some free time.

There are no refrigerators in this world, so ice is quite expensive, and only the wealthy and powerful can afford to build ice cellars.

"My dear wife, after we go back, I'm thinking of opening a cold drink shop in Jiangzhou City. What do you think?" Qi Yu leaned on Su Yue's shoulder and asked softly.

"Didn't the leader choose you as his successor? Husband, you are now the only successor of Taoism. Are you really sure you're okay with becoming a businessman?" Su Yue asked in surprise.

Qi Yu sighed helplessly and said, "I just want to live a peaceful life with you, my wife. If Li Ming hadn't schemed against me, I wouldn't have gotten involved in this mess."

"Now that the Chang family is destroyed, and with the sect leader backing me up, I should be able to live a peaceful life for a while."