"Young Master Li."
The constables' imposing expressions vanished as they saw who it was, and they respectfully lowered their heads and clasped their hands.
They were far too familiar with the identity of the person who had come!
Li Yanqing, the son of Jin Province Governor Li Chong.
They saw him in the yamen every day, and everyone had to call him 'Young Master'.
After all, he was a proper nuisance. He not only caused trouble in the yamen on a daily basis, but also made many strong constables his lackeys. Could there be anything more outrageous than that? But apart from his father, no one dared to control him. Prefect Li was usually busy and didn't have time to care about him. As subordinates, they didn't dare to complain, and could only say a few words behind his back.
So usually, they couldn't wait to stay away from him.
At this moment, Li Yanqing had already run over, stood in front of the constables, raised his finger, and began to curse.
"Who gave you the guts! To dare arrest my benefactor and teacher?"
"Benefactor and teacher?"
The constables stared at each other, completely bewildered.
Li Yanqing put his hands on his hips and coldly snorted, "This senior is the new master my father found for me, didn't you know?"
The constables exchanged glances, obviously none of them knew about this.
"Young Master Li, we really haven't heard of this."
"You haven't heard because your rank is too low. If this young master says there is, then there is," Li Yanqing said coldly.
Zhao Huai looked at the arrogant Li Yanqing in front of him, and also glanced at the constables' expressions with interest, all of them looking constipated.
The leading constable knew that he must not offend the master in front of him, otherwise he wouldn't even be able to keep his position. At the same time, this case was very important and it was difficult to budge.
He could only awkwardly smile and say, "Young Master Li, we are just following normal procedures."
"Besides, we didn't know he was your master. We are just inviting the shopkeeper to come over for a chat, it won't be anything."
"No way."
Li Yanqing refused with his arms crossed, his tone extremely resolute.
"Why?"
The constable asked in confusion.
Li Yanqing said lightly, "I have something to discuss with the senior, you can't take him away."
"But he is related to a major case, Young Master Li, don't make things difficult for us, it will be difficult to explain to the Prefect," the constable said awkwardly.
"I'll take responsibility for anything that happens," Li Yanqing said impatiently.
"Aren't you going to scram? Do you want to fight?"
After the constables exchanged glances, a look of helplessness flashed across their faces, and they could only go back and report first.
"Senior, you must be laughing at me."
Seeing that the few people had finally left, Li Yanqing turned back and smiled as he bowed to Zhao Huai.
This appearance was completely different from before.
Zhao Huai leaned against the door, quietly watching a good show, and couldn't help but smile slightly: "Your young master's prestige is quite something."
Hearing this, Li Yanqing shook his head and sighed: "Alas, it's still not presentable. When can I be like senior, controlling swords from afar, killing one person every ten steps, without staining my clothes with blood, that's true prestige."
"Alright, enough with the flattery, what do you want from me?" Zhao Huai said with a faint smile.
As soon as this was mentioned, Li Yanqing's eyes lit up, and he quickly said: "It's been several days since I parted ways with senior last time. You said you would teach me Qi Refining, wasn't I just waiting anxiously? So I took the initiative to come over!"
"I was indeed a little busy these past few days, I forgot."
Zhao Huai explained the reason, and then leisurely said: "This matter can't be rushed, I do have time in the next few days, why don't I check your aptitude first, how about it?"
"Senior, please check!"
Li Yanqing raised his hand straightforwardly, not minding this or that.
Zhao Huai grabbed the other party's hand, and True Qi entered the other party's body to check.
But it was only the moment of contact.
"Jie!"
A fox face formed from invisible black gas, screeching sharply, rushed out from Li Yanqing's meridians and directly attacked Zhao Huai.
"Hmm?"
Zhao Huai narrowed his eyes.
At that moment, the [Firm Dao Heart] Destiny in his mind suddenly activated.
A stream of cool air surged out from his sea of consciousness, merging with the mental barrier formed by the Soul-Subduing Mind Technique. His mental power expanded as if it had substance, eventually transforming into an ancient bell, emitting a "dong, dong" humming sound! The deafening chime was incomparably vast, capable of cleansing the mind and dispelling demonic nature.
In an instant, it shattered the black gas fox face!
Immediately afterward, Zhao Huai took out a stack of withered yellow talisman papers from his Mysterious Ring.
Using his hand as a brush and Qi as ink.
He began to draw talismans with one hand, his movements extremely fast, almost only a blur could be seen.
Now, with the blessing of the [Talisman Expertise] Destiny, Zhao Huai's proficiency in drawing talismans had risen to a new level.
"Senior, this is…"
Li Yanqing looked at the scene before him in confusion, somewhat bewildered.
Zhao Huai did not answer, but continued to draw talismans.
The True Qi at his fingertips shimmered brightly, like a bright lamp.
The deep marks on the paper, the talisman patterns winding and twisting, danced like flying dragons.
In just a moment, two talismans were completed. Without a word, Zhao Huai stuck them on the back of Li Yanqing's neck.
After doing all this, Zhao Huai slowly released Li Yanqing's hand.
"What's wrong, Senior?"
Li Yanqing dared to ask at this moment.
Zhao Huai frowned, looking quite solemn, and said, "You have demonic Qi on you."
"Demonic Qi?!"
Hearing this word, Li Yanqing's mind buzzed.
"Yes, a very strong demonic Qi." Zhao Huai nodded slightly and began to explain, "I originally wanted to check your meridians, but a demonic Qi suddenly rushed out. I suppressed it with my mental power, but it still remains in your body."
"Senior, what should I do?"
Li Yanqing's expression was quite painful, like a bitter gourd.
Zhao Huai comforted him, "I have drawn Water Dispelling Thunder Talisman and Earth Suppressing Thunder Talisman to suppress it for now, so don't worry for the time being."
Water Dispelling Thunder Talisman and Earth Suppressing Thunder Talisman belong to the Five Elements Thunder Talisman, which are some basic Daoist talismans, and are currently sufficient.
Li Yanqing felt relieved after hearing this, but he was still very puzzled.
"How could I have demonic Qi in my body?"
"The demonic Qi is very strong, and it has been lurking in your body for some time." Zhao Huai added.
During the confrontation just now, Zhao Huai clearly felt that this demonic Qi carried a trace of inexplicable charm. Over time, it could erode a person's mind.
Seeing Li Yanqing deep in thought, Zhao Huai reminded him again.
"Think back, where have you been recently, that you go to every day?"
"I've got it!"
Suddenly, Li Yanqing slapped his head and realized, "Could it be the Drunken Flower Pavilion!"
"Drunken Flower Pavilion?"
Zhao Huai was stunned for a moment, but quickly realized.
Isn't the Drunken Flower Pavilion a brothel?
This kid goes to brothels every day, no wonder he encountered Demons and Monsters. If he's not sucked dry by Demons and Monsters, he'll be sucked dry by something else.
Li Yanqing recalled, "I remember a new batch of girls came to the Drunken Flower Pavilion, and one of them was not only charming in appearance but also had a beautiful voice. I went to patronize her several times in a row."
After thinking about it, Li Yanqing smiled wryly again, "Senior, can you kill that Demon and Monster? It would be a service to the people."
Zhao Huai stretched lazily and said indifferently, "I won't go, I'm busy. Why bother with that? Just don't go to brothels, and the problem is solved directly."
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