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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 3: [Qiu Prefecture Lantern Festival]
Chapter 81 (225): [Catching the Adulterer]
(81st of Volume 3)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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In the teahouse, Martial-Mystic Cultivators from various Major Powers discussed the major events of the past few days.
"After the Zhu Sect's defeat, Zuoqiu Hong intervened to save Zhu Yibai."
"Rumor has it that the Heartless Golden Ape, along with the Demon Race Martial-Mystic Cultivators from Heavenly Cliff Ridge, have also pledged allegiance to the Zuoqiu Sect, rather than siding with the Far Western Ashlands."
"Heavenly Cliff Ridge is, after all, located deep within the Southern Territory, right under the Zuoqiu Sect's nose. It's not the same as Coffin Mountain, which lies on the edge of the Southern Territory, or Night City, hidden within the Nether Realm of the Dead."
"The Zuoqiu Sect's prestige is growing by the day. They've nearly unified South City, and their overall strength is now comparable to that of the Imperial Court and the Far Western Ashlands!"
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"Li Weiyi and Yang Qingxi have been missing for five days, as if they've vanished into thin air. Various factions have scoured the entire city, yet not a trace of them has been found."
"Rumor has it they were killed long ago by a powerful figure from the Far Western Ashlands. After offending Luan Sheng Lin You, how could they possibly have escaped?"
"It's true that Yang Qingxi's Dragon Seed Ticket fell into Luan Sheng Lin You's hands."
"What a pity. Killing a top-tier expert like Yu Zi should have brought them fame across the land."
Hearing this, Yang Qingxi sneered, about to retort with a sharp remark.
Suddenly, a familiar, mocking laughter echoed through the room: "Where did you hear such nonsense? As far as I know, those two are hiding somewhere, living it up! Ever heard of 'stream flow'?"
"Of course, of course! Everyone says Young Master Li is a man of his word. If he says he'll do something, he'll do it. Whether it's defeating all enemies in five moves or making grand pronouncements like 'stream flow,' his words never fail to come true."
"If he hadn't truly captured Yang Qingxi, how could they possibly have joined forces against a common enemy, given their bitter feud?"
Behind her veil, Yang Qingxi's face turned ashen. She turned to look at Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai as they descended the stairs, sending Li Weiyi a Spiritual Qi Transmission: "Did you really say those vulgar words?"
Li Weiyi could only force a bitter smile, burying his head to pour tea for Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai ahead of time: "If I had such intentions, Miss Yang, would you dare to share a roof with me? What are we even talking about... Heavens, stop it! May I never hear that word again in my life."
Shi Liuyu sat down at the tea table where the two were seated, picked up his tea, and took a sip. He then turned to Li Weiyi with a curious grin, asking, "Young Li, how was the stream?"
"Dharma King, I'm right here!" Yang Qingxi rapped her knuckles on the table, her voice cold.
"Bang!"
Shi Jiuzhai kicked Shi Liuyu: "It was fine to talk like that before, when we were enemies. But things are different now. She's our sister-in-law. Show some respect."
Shi Liuyu immediately clasped his hands in apology to the two of them: "My mistake, Sixth Brother. I'll punish myself with three cups of wine at your wedding."
"No need for self-punishment. Just settle the bill!"
Li Weiyi stood up and left without waiting, unwilling to stay with Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai any longer.
With so many people around, anyone who saw the two Dharma Kings sharing a table with them would surely suspect his and Yang Qingxi's identities.
Their true identities and whereabouts could easily be exposed.
Yang Qingxi followed closely behind, hurrying down the stairs.
After leaving the teahouse, they walked along the bustling street.
Yang Qingxi said, "Those two must have been sent by the old geezers of the Jiu Li Clan, deliberately trying to expose your whereabouts and drive us apart, forcing you back to South City. Li Weiyi, let's part ways here!"
Li Weiyi replied, "I still think we should resolve the Six Desires Talisman first!"
"Help me rescue Yang Zhiyong, and I'll immediately lift the talisman on you and pay you a generous reward. Don't be so quick to refuse. Given the rumors swirling around us now, if I ask Shi Shishi for help, he'll be more than happy to assist me in saving him." Yang Qingxi smiled.
"Then go find him! I want nothing more to do with the Sui Sect's affairs."
Li Weiyi turned and headed towards the Changqing (Evergreen) Temple.
Yang Qingxi watched his retreating figure, the smile gradually fading from her eyes. Li Weiyi's unwavering resolve had exceeded her expectations. Despite employing every trick in her arsenal, she couldn't shake him.
Such a person was impossible to subdue!
Only now did Yang Qingxi truly begin to consider whether to make a full-fledged effort at reconciliation or, after the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, have the Sect Leader eliminate him at any cost to prevent future trouble.
There was a crucial question Yang Qingxi hadn't even mentioned to Li Weiyi: the feud between the Sui Sect and the Jiu Li Clan was destined to entangle them both.
Reconciliation would be far more difficult than eliminating the threat.
Her gaze as calm as still water, Yang Qingxi emerged from her deep thoughts and realized she was standing at a crossroads.
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Returning to the Changqing (Evergreen) Temple, Li Weiyi sensed someone inside the guest hall he shared with Yang Qingxi even before he was ten meters away.
He stopped and circulated his Spiritual Qi.
Zuoqiu Ting's voice drifted from within: "You came back alone. Where's Miss Yang?"
Li Weiyi quickened his pace, reached the door, and saw the three people inside.
He chuckled, "How did you find me?"
Zuoqiu Ting sat in a chair, holding a folding fan and crossing his legs, facing the door directly.
Shi Shishi was sprawled on the bed, his rear end sticking up in the air like a fat cat sniffing everywhere: "I can smell both of your scents. Brother Weiyi, did you two sleep for five days?"
Qi Xiao was examining the table and windows, searching for suspicious traces.
"Impressive!"
He gave Li Weiyi a thumbs-up and bowed deeply: "Young Master Li, please teach me the True Scripture. How did you manage to win over a woman like Yang Qingxi? She's one of the top female powerhouses among the younger generation in the Southern Territory - strong in skill, sharp in mind, and formidable in ability."
Li Weiyi entered the room and sat beside Zuoqiu Ting: "What are you doing in the Eastern Territory? Did you come specifically to catch me in the act?"
"Haha!" Zuoqiu Ting laughed, "If we wanted to catch you in the act, we would have come three days ago, and we would have brought Li Ling with us. See? I'm a loyal friend. I didn't bring a single Martial-Mystic Cultivator from the Jiu Li Clan, fearing it would make things difficult for you."
"You knew we were at the Changqing (Evergreen) Temple three days ago?" Li Weiyi asked.
"To be precise, I knew the afternoon after you hid there! But I was too busy then, and knowing you needed to recover, I didn't disturb you."
Zuoqiu Ting's expression turned serious: "Do you know what the Zuoqiu Sect's greatest advantage is at this Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival? Our network of informants spread throughout every corner of the city."
"The fact that you evaded this net for a day and a night is already remarkable!"
Li Weiyi asked, "Are you preparing to move against the Dragon Sect and the Thundercloud Sect?"
"Couldn't I just be here to check on you two ruthless killers who took down Yu Zi? Li Weiyi, you've done me a great favor! Without Yu Zi, Luan Sheng Lin You is no longer invincible, and their operational capabilities are severely limited." Zuoqiu Ting said.
The location of the Immortality Pill Ticket will be displayed on all First-Class, Second-Class, and Third-Class invitations.
If Luan Sheng Lin You carries the Immortality Pill Ticket, any movement they make will expose their location in advance.
If they leave the Immortality Pill Ticket at their base without a top-tier expert like Yu Zi to guard it, their stronghold could easily be raided.
Zuoqiu Ting continued, "I came to the Eastern Territory not to target the Dragon Sect and the Thundercloud Sect, but precisely to protect them. Because tonight, the Imperial Court, the Far Western Ashlands, and the Snow Sword Tang Court are planning to join forces to eliminate the Two Insects of the Eastern Territory and divide all the Immortality Pills, Dragon Seeds, and Dragon Bones in the region."
Li Weiyi instantly understood: "Their next target is the Zuoqiu Sect?"
Zuoqiu Ting nodded: "The Zuoqiu Sect's recent rise has been too meteoric. If the three factions weren't worried about the Dragon Sect and Thundercloud Sect taking advantage, they would have attacked us tonight."
"Now, the presence of the Dragon Sect and Thundercloud Sect has become a restraining force against them."
Li Weiyi muttered to himself, "No wonder..."
Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai's appearance had been an attempt to force him to leave the Eastern Territory, the eye of this brewing storm.
They had come to warn him.
Qi Xiao said, "Brother Weiyi, you still haven't gotten a Dragon Seed Ticket or a Dragon Bone Ticket, have you? Why don't we grab one each tonight while the chaos is raging? The Dharma King Shishi and I will help you."
"Thank you for the offer, Brother Qi, but I'm not in a hurry."
Li Weiyi was naturally interested in the rewards offered by the Calamity Crossing Temple, but he felt that having his location locked down was too dangerous. That's why he hadn't actively sought them out.
"Then let us two help you get them," Shi Shishi said.
Li Weiyi suddenly realized something and turned to Zuoqiu Ting in surprise: "Wait a minute. With such a massive operation tonight, you only brought these two to save the Dragon Sect and Thundercloud Sect?"
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Yang Qingxi rode in her carriage back to Northern City.
As she approached the Prefectural Governor's Office, the carriage was stopped by an Imperial Court Martial-Mystic Dao expert at the Sixth Sea of the Five Seas Realm.
He shouted coldly, "Who goes there? Are you unaware of Imperial Court regulations? No carriages or unauthorized personnel are permitted within ten meters of the Prefectural Governor's Office. Violators will be executed."
Yang Qingxi lifted the carriage curtain and stepped out.
Outside, a crowd of Imperial Court Martial-Mystic Cultivators had gathered, each with a wary expression.
Yang Qingxi removed her veil, revealing a breathtakingly beautiful face: "Sui Sect, Yang Qingxi! I wasn't aware the Imperial Court had such a rule."
"What? She's Yang Qingxi?"
"The Yang Qingxi who killed Yu Zi!"
"Could she be the Ember Spirit?"
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The Imperial Court's Martial-Mystic Cultivators, still holding their long-spear spiritual artifacts, were in a frenzy of discussion. Some were shocked, others awestruck, and still others admiring.
One Martial-Mystic Cultivator had already rushed through the Prefectural Governor's Office gates to report the matter.
Yang Qingxi knew these Imperial Court Martial-Mystic Cultivators were all bullies who only respected the strong.
She deliberately let out a haughty, cold laugh.
"Even the top expert under Luan Sheng Lin You fell by my hand. What Ember Spirit dares to peel my skin now?"
The Sixth Sea Martial-Mystic Cultivator from before immediately stepped forward and bowed: "Miss Yang, I sincerely apologize. The Dragon-Tiger Struggle in Qiu Prefecture City has intensified daily, with Martial-Mystic Cultivators and carriages bringing Thunder Law Profound Ice to break through our gates and formations. That's why this rule was established. If we've offended you, please forgive us."
Jiang Ning personally came to the Prefectural Governor's Office gates to greet Yang Qingxi, her voice cold as ice: "Yang Qingxi, the Second Palace Master wishes to see you!"
Yang Qingxi immediately suppressed her arrogance and strode through the gates. She paused briefly beside Jiang Ning, bowed, and said, "Qingxi is unworthy of such an honor. How could I have dared to trouble an Envoy to come out and greet me?"
Behind Jiang Ning, Zhuang Yue clenched her fists so tightly her teeth nearly shattered.
She glared at Yang Qingxi as she went to meet the Second Palace Master: "Look at her smug face! If she hadn't been delivering the Second Palace Master's orders, why would Miss have to put up with her? Yu Zi wasn't killed by her alone!"
Jiang Ning shot her a sharp look: "The strength Yang Qingxi displayed was Inheritor-level, and she did indeed perform the greatest feat at the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival for the Imperial Court. You should watch your words in the future."
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