Douluo Continent: Who says evil soul masters can't achieve sainthood through merit?

Looking at Li Qing's matter-of-fact and self-righteous appearance, Xiao Hongchen almost questioned his life.

Who the hell is the young master of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy?

Who is the future heir of the Hongchen family?

How come this guy is more adept at ordering me around than I am at ordering my servants around?

He couldn't help but rub his forehead, let out a long sigh, and asked, "Li Qing, we've known each other for several years now, and every time you ask me for help, is it always this...natural?"

Li Qing raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement flashing in his deep black eyes: "Just tell me, will you help me or not?"

"We should definitely help."

Xiao Hongchen rubbed his temples, trying to remain calm, and said with a smile, "But the problem is, shouldn't we talk about compensation? After all, we can't let the dignified Young Master Hongchen help for nothing, can we? I'd lose face if word got out."

He emphasized the words "young master" to remind Li Qing of his identity.

However, Li Qing didn't buy into that at all.

"Oh?"

He gave a curt reply, then stood up, dusted off his clothes, and calmly said, "Fine, then forget it. If you don't want to help, fine."

After saying that, he turned and left, his movements swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

Xiao Hongchen stared dumbfounded at Li Qing's retreating figure, only realizing it three seconds later—this guy was actually leaving?!

"Wait! Wait, wait, wait!"

Xiao Hongchen rushed forward and grabbed Li Qing's arm, crying, "Li Qing! Brother Li! Great Ancestor Li! Don't go!"

Li Qing stopped, turned around, and with a "what else do you want?" expression on his face, slowly said, "What, is there something else?"

"Help! Help! Help!"

Xiao Hongchen quickly replied, "I'll help! I definitely will!"

"No, I don't want it!"

Li Qing gestured in refusal and said seriously, "I've thought about it carefully and I think you make a good point. How can a dignified young master of the mortal world help for nothing? That's inappropriate, too inappropriate. I'll find someone else."

Laughing at the World: "...?"

Wait, this script isn't right!

"No, no, no!"

Xiao Hongchen grew anxious, grabbing Li Qing's arm and refusing to let go, pleading humbly, "Li Qing! Brother Qing! I'm begging you, please help! You have to let me help! I absolutely must help you today! If you don't let me help, I'll get angry!"

Li Qing tilted her head, looking confused. "Why? Didn't you say you wanted payment?"

"No, no more!"

Xiao Hongchen shook his head vigorously, saying generously, "What's this talk of rewards? It's too hurtful for us brothers to discuss such things! Do you think I, Xiao Hongchen, am the kind of person who cares about rewards? Huh?"

Li Qing nodded thoughtfully: "Oh, so what you just did...?"

"I was just joking!"

Xiao Hongchen asked righteously, "Yes, just kidding! I love to joke, Brother Qing, you know that!"

Li Qing stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly sighed, "Forget it, I still don't think it's appropriate. After all, we're not related, and I can't take advantage of you."

"Take it! Take it anywhere!"

Xiao Hongchen was afraid Li Qing would change his mind: "I love being taken advantage of! Especially by you, Brother Qing! Please, go ahead and take advantage of me!"

The atmosphere in the living room became eerie.

A handsome young man was clinging tightly to the arm of a black-clad, black-haired boy, pleading for his help, while the black-clad boy looked on with a helpless expression, thinking, "You're such a nuisance."

Li Qing finally sat back down on the sofa, but her face still showed a reluctant expression.

He pointed a finger at Xiao Hongchen, his tone serious: "Xiao Hongchen, let me tell you, I'm not saying I absolutely need your help with this. I have plenty of friends, and they're all willing to help me. Asking you for help is giving you face, understand?"

Xiao Hongchen nodded vigorously, "I understand! Brother Qing is giving me face, I understand!"

"And the result?"

After asking a question in return, Li Qing said nonchalantly, "I'm giving you face, but you don't want it. Then forget it, really forget it."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Xiao Hongchen practically raised his hand to swear an oath, saying, "I want face! I want Brother Qing's face the most! Listen to me, listen to me, listen to me, let's sit down and talk, let's talk slowly."

He forcibly pressed Li Qing back onto the sofa, then sat down himself, adopting a posture of being the most obedient.

"It's been so long since you asked me for help, Brother Qing," Xiao Hongchen said earnestly. "Do you think I could refuse this opportunity? It's such a rare chance! I wouldn't even bother helping others who wanted my help!"

Li Qing glanced at him sideways, and finally nodded reluctantly: "Well... okay then. You said it yourself, I didn't force you."

"No, no, absolutely not!"

Xiao Hongchen quickly waved his hand and replied, "It was my own choice! From the bottom of my heart!"

"OK!"

Li Qing leaned back on the sofa, crossed his legs, and said first, "Then we need to make this clear: one, there is no such thing as compensation."

Xiao Hongchen waved his hand dismissively: "Whatever!"

"two!"

Li Qing continued, holding up a second finger, and demanded, "Resources must keep up. Since it's a spirit-attribute martial soul, it must be trained according to the standards of a spirit-attribute soul master. Spirit-amplifying soul tools, spirit-stabilizing potions, and spirit power cultivation methods—none of them can be lacking."

Xiao Hongchen patted his chest and said, "No problem at all! We'll give you whatever you want! Our Hongchen family has no shortage of money or resources!"

"three!"

Li Qing held up his third finger, reminding him, "The entrance exam can't be too strict. That kid has potential, but his foundation is a bit weak. You need to give him some special consideration."

"no problem!"

Xiao Hongchen readily agreed, saying nonchalantly, "I'll just talk to the examiners tomorrow; it'll be a formality!"

Li Qing nodded in satisfaction, a smile finally appearing on his face: "Hmm, that's more like it."

He stood up and patted Xiao Hongchen on the shoulder: "Alright, it's settled then. Go and get it done. I'll bring the person over to you tomorrow."

He also stood up, ready to see Li Qing out.

But as he reached the door, he suddenly remembered something, stopped, turned to look at Li Qing, a sly glint in his eyes:

"By the way, Li Qing, I have a question."

"explain."

"If... I mean, if!"

Xiao Hongchen asked slowly, "If I really hadn't intended to help you just now, what would you have done?"

Li Qing paused, turned around, and looked at Xiao Hongchen.

Moonlight streamed in through the window, illuminating his face, and his dark eyes gleamed with a dangerous light in the night.

He grinned, revealing two rows of neat, white teeth:

"Well, I'm sorry, I guess I'll have to go after your sister then."

Laughing at the World: "..."

The air in the living room seemed to freeze.

Xiao Hongchen's smile froze, her lips twitched twice, and her eyes slowly widened.

"What...what did you say?" He practically spat out the words through clenched teeth.