A single man and a single woman were in the same room, and they were once the most familiar couple. At this moment, she was tearful and charming, willing to serve him actively.

Which man can withstand it?

But Li Qingfeng held on.

"Climb for me!"

Li Qingfeng remained unmoved, as steady as an old dog who was not interested in worldly affairs.

"If you dare to act recklessly again, don't blame me, Li, for not remembering our friendship and making you, Su Mei, lose face!"

"Husband..."

"go out!"

Li Qingfeng's resolute attitude shattered the last bit of hope in Su Mei's heart.

She sat on the ground in a daze, looking at Li Qingfeng in disbelief.

She couldn't imagine that the man who had loved her the most and was the most obedient to her would now treat her in such a heartless manner.

Su Mei’s heart hurts so much!

I just felt that breathing was particularly difficult.

Tears kept flowing down my eyes.

She really regretted it.

She had brought all this upon herself.

Everything we are experiencing now is like retribution for our actions.

Su Mei stopped pestering him, quietly stood up and walked to the door, then looked back tentatively.

But Li Qingfeng didn't even look at her.

Not to mention changing his mind to keep her.

Su Mei bit her lips lightly, wiped the tears from her face, and finally walked out.

As soon as she got outside, Su Mei changed into her normal clothes to cover up her graceful figure.

She came to the front yard and met her master Zhuge Xiu who had been waiting there.

"Huh? Why are you back so soon?"

Seeing Su Mei coming back so quickly, Zhuge Xiu frowned immediately.

"Why are your face covered in tears? Didn't you succeed?"

In front of her master, Su Mei finally couldn't hold it anymore.

She leaned in Zhuge Xiu's arms feeling very aggrieved.

"Master, he...he...he will never forgive me."

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

"I feel terrible!"

Seeing Su Mei crying sadly, Zhuge Xiu felt pity in his heart. He gently stroked Su Mei's back and comforted her with words.

Su Mei also told Zhuge Xiu everything that had just happened.

"Alas, you chose to leave in a moment of confusion. Perhaps you felt that you made the right choice and wanted to live your life without regrets."

Zhuge Xiu sighed and said.

"But in the eyes of a man like Li Qingfeng, your behavior is betrayal, and it is absolutely unforgivable betrayal."

"Although I have never had a Taoist partner, I do know some men's minds. If a man like Li Qingfeng is hurt by you, there is absolutely no turning back."

Su Mei was stunned when she heard Zhuge Xiu's words.

"Master, am I really wrong?"

"You...ah."

Zhuge Xiu did not answer, and she couldn't say whether Su Mei's choice was right or wrong.

But now it seems that if Su Mei were to make the same choice again, she would definitely not leave Li Qingfeng.

What a pity...how can there be so many ifs in the world?

Zhuge Xiu was also worried about Yang Xuanzhen's attitude.

If Yang Xuanzhen knew that Su Mei had failed, he would probably think that Su Mei was a useless person. Even with the identity of an alchemist, it would be difficult for her to continue to gain a foothold in the Prince's Mansion.

Zhuge Xiu was conflicted, but ultimately decided to go into battle himself.

He would be able to convince Li Qingfeng by using both reason and emotion, and relying on his eloquence.

"Mei'er, go down and rest first."

"Master, how should I explain this to His Highness?"

Su Mei obviously realized that her situation was not good, and looked at Zhuge Xiu with pleading eyes.

"Put this matter aside for now and talk about it after tonight."

......

Later in the night.

The Ninth Prince's Mansion was very quiet.

Everyone in the mansion has their own concerns, and no one is at ease.

Only Li Qingfeng!

Old Li, who didn't need to practice at all, had already taken a nice bath and went to bed after Su Mei left.

no way.

You can’t stay up late when you’re older, and even Jindan cultivators need to maintain a good lifestyle.

Go to bed early and get up early for good health.

It is better to maintain your health easily than to practice hard.

In the second half of the night, Li Qingfeng's door was suddenly pushed open.

Li Qingfeng, who was sleeping, immediately opened his eyes.

He set up a small formation at the door. Whenever someone came in, the formation would be triggered, waking up Li Qingfeng from his sleep.

"Who?"

Li Qingfeng turned over and sat up, staring at the door with a sharp gaze.

"Master Li Dan, it's me."

A soft and gentle female voice sounded.

Li Qingfeng finally saw the person's figure and appearance clearly.

Zhuge Xiu!

Su Mei’s master!

The highest level alchemist in the Prince’s Mansion!

This woman actually came to me in the middle of the night?

What is this for?

Are you trying to launch a sneak attack on me, Li?

Li Qingfeng suddenly became alert.

But on second thought, as an alchemist, Zhuge Xiu should not launch a sneak attack.

Besides, if this woman really had any ill intentions, she wouldn't have just walked in like that. She would have definitely concealed her figure and aura, trying her best not to be discovered.

"So it's Master Zhuge Dan, but I wonder why you've come to visit so late at night?"

Li Qingfeng sat on the bed, still as steady as an old dog, and asked calmly.

Zhuge Xiu had a complicated expression.

She knew that it was indeed a bit presumptuous of her to come to Li Qingfeng suddenly.

But no way.

For the sake of her apprentice Su Mei, and to help Yang Xuanzhen get things done, she had to come in person.

And we must hurry.

Once Li Qingfeng and the other two leave the prince's mansion at dawn, there will be no chance.

"Master Li, I apologize for interrupting you, but I have something I want to discuss with you."

Zhuge Xiu clasped his fists and saluted, speaking in a gentle tone.

Her attitude actually eased Li Qingfeng's expression a little.

"That's fine, Master Zhuge, please speak up if you have anything to say."

The two sat opposite each other.

Zhuge Xiu no longer hesitated. Since he was already here, he naturally had to say everything he needed to say.

"Master Li Dan has come here on behalf of the Luoyun Sect. Upon his return, he will undoubtedly discuss matters with the higher-ups of your sect. I wonder if Master Li Dan thinks His Highness the Ninth Prince is worthy of your sect's support?"

Zhuge Xiu spoke frankly.

Li Qingfeng smiled slightly.

"The Ninth Prince is wise and capable, praised by everyone. I, Li, also admire him greatly. However, the sect's attitude is not determined by me alone, so it is difficult for me to answer this question."

After all, Zhuge Xiu is not Su Mei, and she won't be easily fooled.

"In that case, could Master Li Dan speak a few good words for the Ninth Prince in front of the higher-ups of your sect?"

As he spoke, Zhuge Xiu had already placed a storage bag in front of Li Qingfeng.

"This is a small gift that His Majesty the Ninth Prince asked me to give to Master Li Dan. It's not meant as a token of respect, but I hope Master Li Dan will accept it."

Li Qingfeng did not take the storage bag, but stared at Zhuge Xiu.

Zhuge Xiu felt a little uncomfortable and her cheeks turned slightly red.

"Actually, I'm a little curious. Master Zhuge is already a world-renowned alchemist in my Great Yu Kingdom. Even though he's a guest at the Ninth Prince's palace, why would he be so dedicated?"

"As an alchemist, the place where you should truly demonstrate your value should be in the art of alchemy."

Hearing this, Zhuge Xiu's expression became a little complicated. He frowned slightly and took a deep breath.

"To be honest, I have received great kindness from the Ninth Prince's mother. If she hadn't given me the family heirloom book, how could I be the Zhuge Xiu I am today?"

"Before his mother died, she entrusted the Ninth Prince to me. How could I betray such a benefactor?"

Hearing this, Li Qingfeng nodded.

Only then did I understand why Zhuge Xiu, a fourth-level alchemist, was so dedicated to helping Yang Xuanzhen even though he could have stayed out of it. It turned out that there was such a past event.

"Master Zhuge, please take these things back. I am not that kind of person."

Li Qingfeng pushed the storage bag back in front of Zhuge Xiu.

Zhuge Xiu was stunned.

Li Qingfeng doesn't accept these benefits?

So what does he want?

"As for the Ninth Prince's matter, it's not that I can't help. It all depends on whether Master Zhuge Dan can show true sincerity."

After hearing this, Zhuge Xiu seemed to have thought of something.

His face showed shame and anger, and his expression changed drastically.

"You...you want me to..."

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