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Chapter 70: They're Plotting a Grand Conspiracy!
Chapter 70: They're Plotting a Grand Conspiracy!
"Tearing up my invitation scroll and selling it in the market street, what does this mean? They have no regard for me or the Palace of Light!"
Zhu Lian Hua was furious, never having experienced such an insult.
Wang Shuang, standing beside him, also felt embarrassed.
The Divine Radiance Sect was truly inept at handling matters.
He knew that Zhu Lian Hua had sent an invitation scroll to the Seven-Color Peak, but he never expected it to be torn up and sold in the market street.
He composed himself and said, "I've heard that the senior disciple of the Seven-Color Peak is eccentric and does things out of the ordinary. It must have been him who sold this scroll!"
Wang Shuang intentionally avoided mentioning the Peak Master of the Seven-Color Peak, trying to direct the conflict towards Qi Yuan.
After all, he was afraid that Zhu Lian Hua might impulsively provoke the suspected Divine Infancy Realm Peak Master of the Seven-Color Peak.
But getting into a conflict with a mere Qi Condensation Realm disciple was not a big deal.
"Hmph, without the permission of that despicable Ruan Yixi, how dare her disciple sell my invitation scroll?" Zhu Lian Hua communicated telepathically, his face now calm.
If Jiang Ling Su were here, she would have heard Zhu Lian Hua's telepathic message and surely commented that the senior brother was capable of such a thing.
"Friend Zhu, be mindful of your words. This is the market street under the Divine Radiance Sect!"
"Hmph, we're just communicating telepathically, what's there to fear?" Zhu Lian Hua continued telepathically.
Wang Shuang's heart sank further, feeling more disdain.
If they were afraid and didn't dare to insult openly, why act so arrogantly?
"Friend, are we still going to the Divine Radiance Sect?" Wang Shuang asked tentatively, "Should we go and confront them?"
He looked at Zhu Lian Hua, fearing that he might lose his temper and cause a scene at the Divine Radiance Sect.
If that happened, he would definitely have to rush back, pretending that the thirteenth concubine had a difficult childbirth, and stay out of this mess.
Zhu Lian Hua's face alternated between gloom and light, finally saying, "If I go now, I'll only humiliate myself!
But I've taken note of today's insult. The Divine Radiance Sect... After today's humiliation, when I enter the Divine Infancy Realm, I'll make sure this sect knows no peace!"
Zhu Lian Hua chose to lay low for now.
Completing the task assigned by his master was the top priority.
As for the Divine Radiance Sect, Ruan Yixi, and Qi Yuan, he would remember them!
Upon hearing this, Wang Shuang was delighted, "Friend, you've made a wise decision. Ruan Yixi's cultivation is profound, and it's best not to provoke her. But her disciple is only at the Qi Condensation Realm. Once he leaves the sect, I'll find a reason to capture him and help you vent your anger!"
Not far away, Qi Yuan, wearing a cloak and constantly scratching his face, was agitated.
He had just secretly gone down the mountain to sell the invitation scroll.
Little did he know that he would encounter someone from the Palace of Light.
It seemed their paths were destined to cross.
He secretly hid his information and followed them, also overhearing some infuriating messages.
Zhu Lian Hua intended to seize the Sacred Treasure of the Divine Radiance Sect.
Who was the Sacred Treasure of the Divine Radiance Sect if not him, Qi Yuan?
How could Qi Yuan tolerate someone trying to take him away?
In the end, the buyer of the invitation scroll gnashed his teeth, and Qi Yuan sensed that they were plotting something sinister.
"It's a pity I can't read people's minds; otherwise, I would have known their conspiracy!
They're definitely plotting to overthrow our Divine Radiance Sect!"
"Wolfish ambitions!"
"Unfortunately, I have no evidence to report this to the sect. It might end up like the last time when I exposed the Sect Leader as a spy and was imprisoned instead."
"I can't stand by and watch; I must take action for the sect!"
"If the sect is in trouble today and I don't act, who will help me tomorrow when I'm in trouble?"
"Moreover, he must be planning something against the Master. Such a person shouldn't exist in this world!"
Qi Yuan clenched his teeth, mirroring Zhu Lian Hua's anger.
He found Zhu Lian Hua to be petty and quick to want to eradicate entire families.
Couldn't people have a little more trust in each other? What if the invitation scroll was stolen and sold by a thief? Or perhaps Qi Yuan was too poor to afford a meal and had to take a risk by selling the scroll.
Couldn't Zhu Lian Hua show some understanding?
Just then, a pale hand patted his shoulder.
"Senior Brother." A woman, also cloaked in black like Qi Yuan, sat across from him.
This woman was none other than Jiang Ling Su.
Qi Yuan was startled, "I'm not your senior brother, and I don't know Qi Yuan."
"Senior Brother, stop pretending!" Jiang Ling Su leaned closer to Qi Yuan's ear and whispered, "Do you have any thoughts about those people from the Palace of Light?"
"I just went out to gather materials and overheard their conspiracy.
They're plotting to overthrow the Divine Radiance Sect and even the Great Shang Dynasty!" Qi Yuan exclaimed.
Jiang Ling Su was taken aback, then felt speechless. She glanced at Zhu Lian Hua and Wang Shuang, who were twenty meters away, and wondered how Qi Yuan could have heard their telepathic conversation.
Jiang Ling Su said, "I think Senior Brother has some ideas about those two."
"Yes!" Qi Yuan declared righteously, "I'm going to fight for the sect and exterminate these villains!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ling Su was relieved that she had come to ask Senior Brother.
Otherwise, if Senior Brother had impulsively charged in, it would have been suicidal and ruined her plans.
"Senior Brother, those two are truly despicable, and I also want to kill them.
However, they are formidable, and we might not be a match for them." Jiang Ling Su chose her words carefully.
She had her own plans to kill Zhu Lian Hua, which she couldn't reveal to Senior Brother.
"Senior Brother, follow me later and listen to my arrangements. We'll go and kill them together." Jiang Ling Su said.
Qi Yuan hesitated, "Our strength is too weak. What if we can't defeat them?
"Hearing this, Jiang Ling Su sighed.
Senior Brother, you know you're not strong enough."
Just now, she had a feeling that if she didn't go, Senior Brother would definitely cause trouble for those two.
Senior Brother was extraordinary, with unpredictable thoughts, and anything could happen.
"Don't worry, I have a treasure that will surely kill them both."
"Senior Brother, wait for me. We'll follow, but you must listen to my instructions, or there might be unexpected changes," Jiang Ling Su said, taking out three talismans and handing them to Qi Yuan.
"These three talismans are the Concealment, Copper Armor, and Water Escape Talismans.
They serve the purposes of concealment, protection, and escape," Jiang Ling Su explained as she gave the talismans to Qi Yuan.
Qi Yuan's eyes lit up, "Thank you, Junior Sister!"
"Senior Brother, use the Concealment and Copper Armor Talismans, and we'll follow them."
"Alright," Qi Yuan reluctantly used the talismans.
The two applied the talismans to themselves and walked through the market street.
The people around seemed to be oblivious to their presence.
Jiang Ling Su and Qi Yuan discreetly followed Zhu Lianhua and Wang Shuang out of the market street.
Qi Yuan and Jiang Ling Su stayed close behind them.
"Senior Brother, stay closer to me," Jiang Ling Su whispered to Qi Yuan.
She was afraid that if a battle broke out, she wouldn't be able to protect Senior Brother if he was too far away.
"Okay," Qi Yuan moved closer to Jiang Ling Su.
The distance between them was very close, and Jiang Ling Su could feel Qi Yuan's slightly tense breathing, causing her to blush slightly.
This was her first time being in such close proximity to a man.
However, thinking of Senior Brother's safety, she put aside her reservations and took Senior Brother's hand, "Senior Brother, if we encounter danger, you stand behind me."
"Okay, I'll protect you from behind!" Qi Yuan agreed, also holding Jiang Ling Su's hand.
The two secretly followed Zhu Lianhua and Wang Shuang for about the time it takes an incense stick to burn. Eventually, they entered a forest.
It was a secluded area, rarely visited by others.
Jiang Ling Su remained calm, but Qi Yuan, standing beside her, seemed nervous, his breathing rapid, causing a ripple of unease within Jiang Ling Su's heart.
"Senior Brother, when the time is right, we'll strike suddenly and kill them."
"You're going to attack without honor?"
"Yes, follow my lead," Jiang Ling Su emphasized.
The opponents were a Foundation Establishment Peak and a Foundation Establishment Mid-stage cultivator, and with Jiang Ling Su's strength, she was no match for them.
However, her collection of treasures was enough to overwhelm the two Foundation Establishment cultivators.
The two moved quietly and soon reached the depths of the forest.
At this moment, Wang Shuang and Zhu Lianhua stopped, seemingly engaged in a conversation.
Seeing this, Qi Yuan suddenly shouted, "Junior Sister, now is the perfect opportunity! Watch me ambush them!"
As he spoke, Qi Yuan charged forward with a kitchen knife in hand.
Jiang Ling Su was stunned.
She had also realized that this was a good opportunity for an ambush, but she needed time to prepare her treasures.
She had planned to inform Senior Brother after she was ready, but he had acted so recklessly!
Those were Foundation Establishment Peak and Mid-stage cultivators!
A Qi Condensation cultivator charging in with a kitchen knife?
And this was supposed to be an ambush?
However, seeing Senior Brother take action, Jiang Ling Su couldn't delay any longer, or she would regret it for life if Senior Brother died.
She also hurried to activate her treasures.
On the other side, Zhu Lianhua was startled, and Wang Shuang was completely shocked, "He's Qi Yuan, the senior disciple of Seven Color Peak!"
"What?" Zhu Lianhua's heart sank with a sense of foreboding.
A Qi Condensation cultivator with a kitchen knife attacking two Foundation Establishment cultivators? There must be a conspiracy behind this.
"Run!" Without a second thought, the two fled swiftly.
From a distance, Jiang Ling Su witnessed this scene and understood their intentions, letting out a sigh of relief.
She decided not to intervene further, as capturing the two would mean Senior Brother would be alone, and he might get injured.
Letting the two escape this calamity, Jiang Ling Su watched Senior Brother with a sigh in her heart and a hint of dissatisfaction.
At this moment, Qi Yuan, seeing the two trying to escape, shouted even louder, "Where do you think you're going?"
His speed suddenly surged, surpassing the two fleeing Foundation Establishment cultivators.
"If you want to destroy the Divine Light Sect, you're asking for death!"
With a single slash, Zhu Lianhua was left dumbfounded, his head rolling on the ground.
"Assisting the tyrant, you deserve to die!"
The force of the slash didn't diminish, and Wang Shuang was also split in half.
In an instant, the two Foundation Establishment cultivators perished.
Until their deaths, they believed they had been caught in some grand conspiracy.
Qi Yuan clapped his hands, looking at the corpses on the ground, and shouted, "Junior Sister, come quickly! These two old men were useless, and I killed them without honor in an ambush."
From a distance, Jiang Ling Su blinked in surprise.
The development of events was a bit strange.
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