Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 12 Iron Bones
"Young Master Xin, I..."

Chairman Qu also wanted to speak.

But Qi Shiyun flicked her finger, and an invisible force froze Chairman Qu in place, unable to move.

Then two people whom Lian Shanxin did not recognize emerged from the corner, one on the left and one on the right, and helped Chairman Qu walk towards the Qu family home.

After these two strangers appeared, more and more people began to appear from all directions.

I silently followed behind them.

The entire process was silent and chilling.

Even though it was Lian Shanxin's first time seeing such a scene, he could still tell that this group of people were veterans of countless battles.

"President, young master, Lian Shanxin, oh, what are you doing here..."

Chairman Qu's butler looked on with some surprise as his chairman walked in with a group of people.

Lian Shanxin glanced at him, but his talent remained unactivated.

But judging from his appearance, it seems he was kept in the dark.

But this is not important.

Importantly, Lian Shanxin remembers that he made things difficult for Lian Shanxin Jingcheng.

Although it was mainly Chairman Qu's decision, we must not let the flies go unpunished either.

Lian Shanxin then gave the butler a kind smile.

"Butler Qu, I suggest you keep quiet, otherwise anything you say may become evidence for the Demonic Sect to retaliate against you in the future."

"A demonic cult? What demonic cult?"

The butler looked bewildered.

He really didn't know.

But Lian Shanxin told Qi Shiyun: "Qi Tanhua, this man is the steward of the Qu family and an absolute confidant of Chairman Qu. He must know a lot of inside information. I suggest that you hand him over to me for interrogation. I will definitely be able to get a result that will satisfy you."

Qi Shiyun glanced at Lian Shanxin with a strange look, then at Butler Qu, before casually waving her hand: "It's up to you. Just don't kill him."

Lian Shanxin was certain in his heart.

I knew that a secret service organization like "Nine Heavens" would never operate as rigidly as the officialdom on the surface, leaving a lot of room for maneuver.

"Xiao Jiu, Wen Bin, you two follow Lian Shanxin and protect his safety."

Qi Shiyun assigned two bodyguards to Lian Shanxin, which completely calmed him down.

After all, the Qu family still harbors a demon child.

Having bodyguards is indeed very important.

"Lian Shanxin, you should interrogate this young master of the Qu family and his steward first. Don't get involved in the arrests, lest you become hostages of the Demonic Sect."

Qi Shiyun was not looking down on Lian Shanxin; she was simply stating the facts.

Lian Shanxin wasn't the kind of cannon fodder who liked to be a bystander in fantasy novels. He was well aware of his current strength and knew he should stay away from the center of the battlefield.

So he listened to advice and found an empty room.

After kicking Qu Junjie and Butler Qu to the ground, Lian Shanxin first bowed and greeted the two bodyguards.

"My name is Lian Shanxin, a newly enrolled student at Bailudong Academy. May I ask your names, gentlemen?"

"Du Jiu".

This was a young man who looked to be about the same age as Lian Shanxin, and his face still revealed his youthful innocence.

"Qi Wenbin".

Upon hearing the surname "Qi," Lian Shanxin raised the level of importance he placed on the matter.

"Brother Qi and Scholar Qi..."

"It's just that we share the same surname."

Qi Wenbin spoke coldly, his eyes even showing some displeasure, as if protecting a "young master" like Lian Shanxin who had no real power was an insult to him.

Lian Shanxin noticed Qi Wenbin's displeasure.

He felt a little confused, but didn't take it too seriously. After all, there are people who don't like money, let alone someone who doesn't like him.

Seeing Qi Wenbin standing aside with his sword, looking unapproachable, Lian Shanxin thought it was a pity. If the genders were reversed, he would be an icy beauty, but in reality, he's a man in his thirties.

While icy beauties are hard to win over, older men are a piece of cake.

"Brother Qi, Ninth Brother, I am not strong enough, so please take care of me," Lian Shanxin said with a smile.

Qi Wenbin didn't speak, seemingly too lazy to pay attention to Lian Shanxin.

Du Jiu smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, just like Lian Shanxin: "Since Lord Qi has given the order, Brother Qi and I will naturally follow Young Master Lian Shan's lead."

"No need, no need. We're all brothers. I'll probably enter the 'Nine Heavens' someday too."

Upon hearing Lian Shanxin's words, Du Jiu's smile grew even more enthusiastic. Qi Wenbin, however, remained indifferent.

"Brother Qi, Ninth Brother, please keep an eye on the outside. I'll interrogate these two guys first."

"Sure, do you need my help?" Du Jiu cracked his knuckles, his tone naturally exuding confidence: "Brother, I may not be good at studying, but I'm definitely an expert in torture."

Qu Junjie's body had begun to tremble.

Lian Shanxin glanced at Qu Junjie, then said to Du Jiu, "In that case, please let Brother Jiu show us what he can do first."

"and many more."

Qu Junjie shouted loudly.

"What do you want to know? Just ask! Why do you have to resort to torture?"

Lian Shanxin: "...Young Master Qu, aren't you going to persevere? Don't you have any faith or sense of belonging to the Demonic Sect?"

Qu Junjie stood firm and said, "Of course I have faith and a sense of belonging to the Holy Church, but now that I'm under someone else's roof, I still have to be a hero. I have to live up to the name my father gave me."

Du Jiu remained silent.

Qi Wenbin's indifferent expression began to crumble.

Lian Shanxin gave Qu Junjie a thumbs up: "Young Master Qu, although you are not very capable, you are quite talented at sliding on your knees."

Who says that if Qu Yuan were placed in France, he couldn't be a general?

There is no such thing as waste in this world, only resources in the wrong place.

"Ninth Brother, I'm entrusting Young Master Qu to you. When Qi Tanhua asks, I'll tell her that all the information about Young Master Qu was obtained through your interrogation."

Song Jiang may not be considered a positive Shandong native, but his three nicknames—Hu Baoyi, Jishi Yu, and Xiaoyi Heisanlang—are worthy of emulation by Shandong people.

If you want to work within the system, being a lone wolf has no future.

Du Jiu became even more enthusiastic: "Leave it to me, young master, you can rest assured."

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, Ninth Brother."

Lian Shanxin turned his attention to Butler Qu.

When Butler Qu heard the words "Holy Church" from Qu Junjie's mouth, he was completely numb.

He Lianshan glanced at him, and Butler Qu, being very pragmatic, immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.

"Young Master Xin is wise. I know nothing about the Demonic Sect. My master and you are plotting something. I am just a servant. They would never tell me such secrets."

Qi Wenbin nodded slightly and took the initiative to speak: "He doesn't seem to be lying."

Lian Shanxin could, of course, tell that he wasn't lying.

But it is not important.

Lian Shanxin squatted down, looked at Butler Qu with a smile, and asked kindly, "Butler Qu, did you feel particularly good when you turned my father away?"

Butler Qu, his face pale, continued to kowtow: "Young Master Xin, I was only following Master's orders."

"Chairman Qu's retribution will be greater than yours, don't be impatient." Lian Shanxin smiled and said, "Butler Qu, do you want to atone for your crimes?"

"I want to, I want to, please tell me the way, young master."

Lian Shanxin turned to Qi Wenbin and asked, "Brother Qi, what level are you at in martial arts right now?"

Qi Wenbin frowned, pondered for a moment, and then answered, "Peak of Qi Condensation, half-step into True Intent."

The third realm of martial arts is the Qi Condensation Realm, and the fourth realm is the True Intent Realm.

Upon hearing "half a step into the true meaning," Lian Shanxin chuckled inwardly.

Qi Condensation Realm is Qi Condensation Realm, why talk about Half-Step True Meaning?

If they're really in a good mood for a meeting, will they invite you or not?
Although he thought so in his heart, Lian Shanxin still asked with a smile, "It seems that Brother Qi is about to break through to the True Intent Realm. Brother Qi, in order to break through to the Qi Condensation Realm, in addition to your own hard work and cultivation, rare and precious materials should also be helpful, right?"

"Of course, but rare and precious herbs are all very valuable. Even with my monthly salary, I wouldn't dare to dream of it. I'm not a rich kid like you. I can only rely on accumulating merits myself and try to exchange them for some medicinal herbs to help me break through before the end of the year," Qi Wenbin said truthfully.

Lian Shanxin suddenly realized why Qi Wenbin disliked him.

So this guy is just jealous of the rich.

We're in the same class.

Why should poor people fight amongst themselves?

"Brother Qi, let me correct you on one point first. I am not a young master. I earned the favor of Scholar Qi and Lord 'Heavenly Sword' by making meritorious contributions."

After Lian Shanxin finished speaking, he pointed to Steward Qu: "The Qu family runs a merchant guild, and as far as I know, they've stockpiled a lot of cultivation supplies. And Steward Qu, as the guild's steward, knows the Qu family's situation inside and out. Brother Qi, do you understand what I mean?"

As soon as Lian Shanxin finished speaking, Qi Wenbin appeared in front of him, grasped his hand, and said sincerely, "Brother, I spoke a little too loudly just now. Qi Tanhua instructed that you are in charge. I will do whatever you say. If there are any problems, I will cover for you."

Lian Shanxin laughed out loud: "Brother Qi, I still prefer your unruly attitude from earlier."

Qi Wenbin said earnestly, "Brother, you can just call me Xiao Qi."

(End of this chapter)