What bad intentions could my Daoist partner possibly have?

Chapter 7 "More money is needed!"

"Don't worry, Yunlan Valley definitely won't blame you for those two words. Just hand over the snake demon corpses when the time comes..."

"The snake demon from Banzhu Mountain won't be coming back anymore. Yunlan Valley knows what's good for them..."

"That's good, that's good. Thank you, Master, thank you..."

Having finally persuaded Liu Ji and the others to return, Li Qing'an returned to Luo Qi's side and met her curious gaze.

"Is Young Master Li from the Daoist sect?"

"I used to be." Li Qing'an could guess that she had seen him use the Heavenly Gang Sword Step, so he did not deny it directly.

"No wonder..."

Luo Qi suddenly realized why his expression hadn't changed when he heard the new news about the Dao Sect.

Because it's none of his business anymore.

She didn't pry into other people's privacy any further, but instead looked at the people of Huaishan Town and joked with a smile: "Young Master Li is indeed as benevolent and charitable as the rumors say."

Hearing this, Li Qing'an felt somewhat helpless. Based on Luo Qi's evaluation and the evaluation of the deceased female ghost, it was not difficult to judge what he was like before he lost consciousness.

However… Huang Qingwu didn’t take the opportunity to say anything, which surprised him.

However, he didn't think too much about it and instead asked, "Is Granny Ji alright?"

After explaining the nature of the snakes in Banzhushan to Luo Qi, Luo Qi directly sent the old woman to Banzhushan.

Li Qingan was quite pleased to see this scene, after all, the existence that could easily destroy Banzhushan could also shroud his current situation in mystery.

Before ascertaining one's identity and status within the Dao Sect, it is best to remain enigmatic to the sect.

As for whether the other side will send powerful cultivators as a result... well, we still have Huang Qingwu as a backup, so there's no need to panic.

"Don't worry, it's nothing." Luo Qi said softly, her expression suddenly becoming serious. She then bowed to Li Qing'an and said, "Young Master Li, thank you."

"Huh?" Li Qingan was taken aback. "Thank me for what?"

Luo Qi pointed to Huai Shan Town: "Thank you for making up for our mistake."

Li Qingan waved his hand: "It's not that bad..."

"As for it," Luo Qi said softly, "it's very important for our company. If this mistake is seized upon and magnified by our competitors, it will be very detrimental to us, especially since we're new here."

"Then we're even."

"Now we owe Young Master Li a debt."

Li Qingan was speechless: "Aren't you being a bit too serious?"

“This isn’t about being pedantic,” Luo Qi said calmly. “Some people think life is the most important thing, while others think reputation is the most important thing. Our company belongs to the latter.”

Li Qingan looked at Luo Qi's serious expression and said, "Alright, then let's do it your way."

Luo Qi's expression relaxed, and then a hint of joy reappeared in her eyes: "I've said everything I needed to say. Now there's only one important thing left, and that is to get back to Luoxia City as soon as possible."

Young Master Li must be eager to get started too.

What am I so eager for?

Seeing the curiosity and anticipation in Luo Qi's eyes, Li Qing'an felt inexplicably nervous.

Does that mean the Holy Maiden Su eats people?

Despite his hesitation, he nodded and mounted his horse.

Without any dangerous clues about his identity, it's definitely worth investigating.

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"It really is a Daoist sect..."

As the sun set, Yun Chuan, the master of Yunlan Valley, looked up at the two characters 'Dao Sect' on the stone plaque in Huai Shan Town, his expression slightly somber.

At the town entrance, Liu Ji and the others knelt on the ground, with enormous snake demon corpses laid out in front of them.

"Valley Master, we didn't dare take a single one of these demonic beasts. They're all here."

Liu Ji never expected that the high and mighty Valley Master would actually come in person, so he trembled as he spoke.

Yun Chuan glanced at Liu Ji expressionlessly, feeling a tightness in his chest.

Because the acting leader of the Dao Sect started causing trouble five months ago, the entire Chang Geng Realm is in a state of constant panic, and the demon and monster races have begun to take advantage of the chaos.

Under these circumstances, Yun Chuan was also apprehensive, as he was unsure whether the Dao Sect truly intended to unify the Chang Geng Realm.

No one knows for sure, but the leaders of all factions are eager to increase their strength, hoping to gain more power to save their lives.

Yun Chuan was no exception, so after learning that a snake demon had died in Huai Shan Town, he did not immediately send people to carry out the relocation work.

Of course, he didn't want all the people in Huaishan Town to die; he only needed a third of them to die.

In this way, the remaining people can provide a huge wave of willpower to help him break through to the sixth realm of the extraordinary realm. Once he achieves the ability to fly and escape into the earth, his survival rate will increase.

But now, the plan has failed.

Ironically, it was a Daoist disciple who saved Huai Shan Town.

Although this disciple is only a cultivator at the fourth stage of Core Formation, he is still from the Dao Sect!
The pillar of strength in the world of Chang Gung!
"Valley Master, it's confirmed. The snake demons of Banzhu Mountain have been completely slaughtered, leaving no trace of their bodies, only their palm prints."

No remains of the body, only a palm print...

Why do these words sound so heavy?
Yun Chuan's eyelids twitched, and after a while, he looked up at the two characters 'Dao Zong' on the stone plaque.

With the inscription specially made and such a powerful protector, the meaning behind the fourth-realm cultivator carving the words 'Dao Sect' is self-evident.

This town is under the protection of the Dao Sect.

Thinking of this, Yun Chuan was naturally annoyed with Liu Ji. These people must have been expressing their gratitude to the Dao Sect disciples and giving a general account of the Yunlan Sect.

But ironically, he really doesn't dare to touch these people right now.

Instead, they had to speak kindly and comfort them, both to avoid offending the Dao Sect and to ensure that they would continue to be grateful to the Yunlan Sect.

After calming the people of Huai Shan Town and having them begin moving the snake demon's corpse, Yun Chuan said, "Second brother, go and invite the sect leaders of the surrounding sects. We should go to Luo Xia Sect to pay our respects to Sect Master Zhou."

The pillar of stability in the Chang Geng community is no longer holding the sea, and the situation is getting worse and worse.

In the entire Yanzhou, only the sect leader of the Luoxia Sect is qualified to stand before the Dao Sect leader.

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Yanzhou is divided into north and south by Luohuang Mountain. To the south, various forces are deeply entrenched, while to the north, the Luoxia Sect holds absolute power.

Luoxia Sect, Ziyan Peak.

The sound of hurried yet cheerful footsteps approached from the stone steps, then suddenly slowed down as they neared the door.

"Lingyin, is this a convenient time?"

"Ah."

Hearing the sounds coming from inside, Shen Jianwei excitedly opened the door and went in: "Lingyin, I'm back! Did you miss me?"

She looked toward the table, where Su Lingyin was sitting with her long, slender, fair legs together, turning the pages of a book.

Her buttocks were pert like peaches, her waist slender and graceful like a willow, and her thin, pure white dress clung to her beautiful curves. Her swan-like neck and profile were fair and delicate, and her slightly damp, silvery-white hair cascaded down like a waterfall. Just sitting there, she was an impeccable landscape painting.

Shen Jianwei's eyes lit up, and as she closed the door, she said with a grin, "I can never get enough of looking at my Lingyin! It's so great to be good friends with you~"

As she spoke, she had already sat down opposite Su Lingyin with light steps, picking up some pastries from the table while continuing to admire the beautiful Su Lingyin as she emerged from her bath.

Su Lingyin gave a soft "hmm" without looking up, but even so, that fleeting glimpse of her pretty face was enough to make one linger.

Beneath her delicate, arched eyebrows, a pair of azure eyes resembled morning stars; beneath her pert, elegant nose, her lips were like freshly peeled pink water chestnuts, lightly pursed.

Her cheeks were smooth and pointed from her chin to her jawline, and the lines outlining her features and face shape were exquisitely delicate, making her a beauty of unparalleled grace.

'Pretty girls are attractive even to other girls.'

Shen Jianwei swallowed the pastry in her mouth, picked up another piece, and lowered her gaze a few degrees.

A pair of jade-like arms gently embraced two barely visible mounds of snow-white flesh, the smooth, deep shadows particularly alluring.

A hint of envy flashed in Shen Jianwei's eyes. They were both in their early twenties, so why was there such a big difference in their development?
Aren't we all human?
Shen Jianwei looked down at herself again, feeling even more depressed.

Compared to Su Lingyin, he felt like the difference between a steamed bun and a plain steamed bread.

She quickly stuffed the pastry into her mouth and chewed it a few times, as if venting her frustration.

After pouring herself another cup of tea and gulping it down, Shen Jianwei's eyes held a hint of mystery and excitement: "Lingyin, do you know? Li Qingan is on his way back to Luoxia City."

After she finished speaking, she stared intently at Su Lingyin's posture.

as predicted!

Su Lingyin immediately stopped turning the pages of the book and raised her beautiful face.

Despite her soft facial features, she exudes a cold and aloof aura that keeps people at a distance.

Shen Jianwei glared at her, feigning anger: "Fine, you didn't even look up at me when I arrived, but you raised your head as soon as you heard Li Qingan was coming back. You really are a friend-forget-friend situation, hmph!"

Looking at the childlike expression on Shen Jianwei's bright face, Su Lingyin's lips curled up slightly, and her voice was clear and cold: "Me and him... are not what you think."

"Tch~" Shen Jianwei curled her lip: "Then why don't you let other men get close to you?"

"You do not understand."

Shen Jianwei rolled her eyes wildly: "Yes, yes, you understand, you understand."

"Where did he go?" Su Lingyin asked softly. "He hasn't been seen for five months."

"I don't know either, but he came back from Mount Luohuang." Shen Jianwei picked up another pastry: "He's already at the Soaring Sky Realm, so he must have gone to seek an opportunity to break through..."

"He really has the nerve to spend five months on this? Aren't you worried he'll run away?"

"Soaring Realm..."

Upon hearing this, Su Lingyin frowned slightly, while Shen Jianwei suddenly shuddered and looked at her best friend strangely: "Are you unhappy?"

Su Lingyin composed herself and lowered her head again: "Spending five months, how stupid! Aren't you afraid of dying out there?"

"What are you saying? He's not a kitten or puppy, how could he die so easily? He came back alive, didn't he?" "Hmm..."

Su Lingyin closed the book, got up, went to the window, and opened it: "Never mind, it's good that you're back."

Shen Jianwei's gaze followed her, and he couldn't help but glance at her stunningly long, pink legs peeking out from under her skirt.

Even without wearing any stockings to embellish them, the delicate, slender, and graceful lines of her legs remain completely unaffected.

"Hmph... And you say you don't care about him?"

Su Lingyin did not respond.

"Never mind, never mind." Shen Jianwei picked up another piece of pastry and ate it. "It's so late today, he definitely won't see you. He'll definitely come back to find you tomorrow morning. I wonder what he'll do for you this time..."

"Do you think..." Su Lingyin turned around and interrupted Shen Jianwei, "Will he still leave?"

Shen Jianwei blinked: "It's only a matter of time, right? He used to be from the Dao Sect, but now the Dao Sect clearly wants to unify the Chang Geng Realm. He might go back."

Su Lingyin's eyes flickered slightly, her azure eyes seeming to be veiled in mist: "Jianwei, could you go and check on him for me?"

"And you're saying you don't care about him?"

Shen Jianwei's voice rose several decibels, but seeing Su Lingyin's ambiguous smile, she quickly changed her tune: "Okay, okay, I'll go check on him to see how he's been these past five months..."

After saying that, she finished the remaining pastries in one go, then stuffed the other two plates of pastries into her pocket and walked out happily.

"Let's go! Dress up beautifully tomorrow, after all, a woman dresses up for the one she loves!"

Watching Shen Jianwei's departing figure, Su Lingyin murmured noncommittally, "I told you it's not what you think."

In the hazy moonlight, the hem of her skirt billowed behind her a few times, and a white tail with black stripes could be vaguely seen flashing by.

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The city of Luoxia was brightly lit under the night sky.

As the caravan approached the city gate, Li Qing'an's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

For him at this moment, the sense of familiarity that welled up in his heart was something to be happy about.

He not only remembered that this city was the largest city under the jurisdiction of the Luoxia Sect, but also remembered that he had a house in this city!
'I guess I still have to see the artifacts to understand.'

"I didn't realize you owned a house."

Huang Qingwu's voice rang out again, tinged with a hint of mockery: "Pretty rich, huh?"

"probably."

So, where is the house?

"This... I need to think about it carefully."

As he entered the city gate, the scenes he saw filled him with even greater joy, as he recognized many of the faces in his mind.

Unfortunately, none of them were acquaintances.

"My memory gaps are really 'just right'," Li Qingan said with a self-deprecating laugh. "It's like they specifically chose the most important gaps; it's just too illogical."

"Do you think it might have really been wiped out by someone?"

"Maybe it's just your brain malfunctioning."

"Really?" Li Qingan remained skeptical: "Since you were on Luohuang Mountain, and a ghost at that, didn't you notice anything unusual?"

"I told you, I have amnesia too!"

"Oh……"

Li Qing'an still had doubts, but he didn't want to think about it too much. After all, Huang Qingwu could understand his thoughts, but he couldn't punish her in return.

Composing himself, he looked again at the bustling crowd in the city, his gaze involuntarily falling on the brothel with many brightly dressed girls at the entrance.

It was just that one extra glance—

"Oh, it's Young Master Li Shenqing back."

Li Shenqing?
Who?
I?
Li Qingan frowned slightly, and the next second he felt more and more eyes gathering around him, most of them with a teasing tone.

"You're really back! Where have you been for the past five months? How could you bear to leave Saintess Su's side?"

"Did Saintess Su ask you to go find something?"

"Nonsense, why would Saintess Su want him to run away? He must be preparing some surprise for her again..."

"That's possible, Brother Shenqing. You'll have to show us tomorrow."

"Is it still the same time tomorrow? We'd like to go and show our support."

Amidst the commotion, those around even started clapping and cheering, making it seem to those unaware that a hero had returned.

Li Qing'an was speechless, especially hearing Huang Qingwu's loud, buzzing laughter... It gave him a headache.

"Kid, do you really like that Saintess Su that much?"

Huang Qingwu continued to laugh intermittently: "I really couldn't tell at all. You want to be a sword cultivator so much, how come you don't know that women only affect your speed of drawing your sword?"

Li Qingan's forehead veins throbbed, but he also had some doubts: could he really be a simp?

"Simp? That's a pretty good description." Huang Qingwu agreed with the term seriously. "But most of these people were just teasing you; not many of them said anything sarcastic. Are you that popular?"

"Come on, listen to me. First, kill those who made those sarcastic remarks, then take care of the rest. What right do others have to interfere in your affairs, right?"

Hearing Huang Qingwu's suddenly cold tone, Li Qingan calmed down a bit: "Shut up, I'm definitely not a simp!"

"So sure?"

"Hmm." Li Qing'an lowered his eyelids slightly, but inexplicably felt confident.

"You think I believe that?" Huang Qingwu chuckled. "So many people are your witnesses."

Li Qingan frowned, and was about to speak again to refute when Huang Qingwu's voice suddenly became more serious: "Why is that woman on the left staring at you? Her cultivation is not bad."

Upon hearing this, Li Qing'an's heart sank. For Huang Qingwu to give a "good" evaluation, it must be very high.

He looked up and saw the woman in the black and white dress wave, point in a direction, and then disappear from the spot.

"you know?"

Li Qingan shook his head, then greeted Luo Qi before leaving, putting all the noise behind him.

"You just followed them like that?"

"Otherwise what? If she wanted to kill me, wouldn't she have done it already?"

Huang Qingwu didn't say anything more, so Li Qingan also came to a quiet alley and looked at the woman with a cold demeanor.

Because he had forgotten who the woman was, Li Qing'an simply said, "She went out to break through to the Sky Ascension Realm."

"Don't leave without saying goodbye." The woman said calmly, "I know that realm is important, but you can't be without the spirit of the contract. Considering that you are the only one who can truly catch Lingyin's eye, I will let it go this time. But if there is a next time, it won't be so easy to let it go."

"That woman has such an arrogant tone."

Huang Qingwu's dissatisfied voice rang in Li Qing'an's mind, then her tone changed: "But you're not a simp, so you've taken on a mission."

However, given her arrogant attitude, it was better not to accept the task; I quickly declined.

Li Qingan agreed, not because of his attitude, but mainly because he was too lazy to be treated like a sycophant, and he didn't necessarily have to serve that so-called Saintess Su.

"You left at the end of March last time, this is the settlement for that month." The woman tossed out a storage ring: "Five million spirit crystals, you count them."

"I won't be doing this kind of mission again..."

Amidst the almost unanimous voices, Li Qingan suddenly paused.

How much?!

"How many?!"

This was Huang Qingwu's surprised voice, expressing the same disbelief as Li Qing'an.

As Li Qing'an instinctively took the storage ring, he heard the woman's voice again: "What do you want to say?"

"Five million spirit crystals, for a month?"

Huang Qingwu's voice rang in Li Qing'an's mind again, and Li Qing'an suddenly realized that he had spoken a little too loudly just now.

"Ahem... I'm telling you, I'm not taking on this kind of mission anymore!"

Li Qing'an looked at the woman in front of him with righteous indignation.

Huang Qingwu grew anxious: "Why are you refusing? There will be many places where we'll need spirit crystals."

"Believe me."

Li Qingan replied calmly, but the woman in front of him had already darkened her expression: "Say that again?"

"I said, I'm not renewing the contract!" Li Qingan said calmly, "I've already broken through to the Sky Ascension Realm and no longer need spirit crystals, so I'm sorry."

After saying that, he turned around and prepared to leave.

Judging from the rumors I heard before, it's that Saintess Su can't live without him, not that he can't live without her!
He was gambling, and...

"stop!"

The bet was right!
Li Qingan turned to look at the woman and smiled slightly: "Is there anything else, senior?"

The woman stared at him expressionlessly: "Tell me, what do you want in return for renewing the contract?"

During the five months that this kid was gone, Her Highness the Goddess reverted to her previous state of being unfriendly to any man, and even made occasional trips to the Li residence...

This task can only be accomplished by this young man!
“Senior, I have already advanced to the Ascending Heaven realm and no longer need spirit crystals. Besides, Saintess Su is a beauty of unparalleled grace and only has eyes for me…”

"Tell the important point!"

"You have to pay more!"

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(End of this chapter)