Catching Adultery

Inside the teahouse, martial arts practitioners from various factions discussed the major events that had occurred in the past few days.

"After the Zhu family was defeated, it was Zuoqiu Hong who saved Zhu Yibai."

"It is said that the Heartless Golden Ape, along with the Demon Race martial artists of Tianya Ridge, also submitted to the Zuoqiu Courtyard and did not side with the Ash Region of the Far West."

"Tianya Ridge, after all, located in the heart of the Southern Territory, right under the nose of Zuoqiu Courtyard. It is different from Coffin Mountain, which is located on the southern border, and Night City, which is hidden in the Netherworld of the Departed."

"The Zuoqiu Courtyard's prestige is growing daily, and they have almost unified the South City. Their overall strength is enough to rival the Imperial Court and the Ash Region of the Far West!"

"Li Weiyi and Yang Qingxi have been missing for five days, as if they've vanished into thin air. All forces have searched the entire city, but haven't found a trace of them."

"It is said that they have long since died at the hands of powerful figures in the Far West Ash Region. How could they possibly escape alive after offending Phoenix-born Unicorn-young?"

"Yang Qingxi's Dragon Seed Ticket did indeed fall into the hands of Phoenix-born Unicorn-young."

"What a pity. Killing a top expert like Hua Yuzi should have made him famous throughout the world."

Upon hearing this, Yang Qingxi sneered, about to utter a few sarcastic remarks.

Suddenly, a familiar, eerie laugh rang out, "Where did you hear this false information? As far as I know, those two are hiding somewhere, having a good time! Ever heard 'Chattering Stream'?"

"I've heard of it, I've heard of it. Everyone says that Young Master Li is highly skilled and always does what he says. Whether it's Defeat All Enemies Within Five Moves or making bold pronouncements like 'The Stream Flows,' he never fails to deliver."

"If they hadn't truly captured Yang Qingxi, how could they possibly join forces against an enemy given their life-or-death feud?"

Beneath the veil, Yang Qingxi's face was ashen. She turned to look at Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai, who were walking up the stairs, and transmitted her voice to Li Weiyi: "Did you really say those filthy words?"

Li Weiyi gave a wry smile and buried his head in pouring tea for Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai in advance, "If I had such intentions, Miss Yang, would you dare to live under the same roof as me? What are we talking about... God, stop it, I never want to hear that word again in my life."

Shi Liuyu sat down at the tea table where the two were, picked up his teacup and took a sip. He looked at Li Weiyi with a smile and asked with great curiosity, "Young Li, how was the stream?"

"Your Majesty, I'm right here!" Yang Qingxi tapped her fingers on the table and said coldly.

"Bang!"

Shi Jiuzhai kicked Shi Liuyu: "It didn't matter before, since we were enemies. But it's different now. She's our sister-in-law, so show some respect."

Shi Liuyu quickly clasped his hands in apology to the two men. "It was my fault, Sixth Brother. On your wedding day, I will punish myself with three cups of wine."

"No need for self-punishment, just settle the bill!"

Li Weiyi got up and left, not daring to stay with Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai.

With so many people around, seeing the two Dharma Kings at the same table with them, some people would definitely start to wonder about his and Yang Qingxi's identities.

Their identity and whereabouts could very well be exposed as a result.

Yang Qingxi followed closely behind, quickly going downstairs.

After leaving the teahouse, the two walked along the bustling street.

Yang Qingxi said, "Those two must have been sent by the old foxes of the Jiu Li Tribe to deliberately expose your whereabouts, thus separating us and forcing you to return to South City. Li Weiyi, let's part ways here!"

Li Weiyi said, "I still feel that we should first dispel the Six Desires Talisman!"

"If you help me rescue Yang ZhiYong, I will immediately agree to a settlement with you and even pay you a generous reward. Don't rush to refuse. Given the rumors surrounding us now, I'll go to Shi Shishi, and he'll definitely be happy to help me rescue him," Yang Qingxi said with a smile.

"Then go find him! I have no intention of getting involved in anything related to your Sui Sect."

Li Weiyi turned and headed towards Evergreen Temple.

Yang Qingxi stared at his departing figure, the smile in her eyes gradually fading. Li Weiyi's unwavering resolve exceeded her expectations; she had tried everything, yet nothing could sway him.

It's impossible to subdue someone like that!

Only at this moment did Yang Qingxi truly begin to consider whether to go all out to reconcile, or to have the sect leader kill him at all costs after the Qianlong Lantern Festival, as a precaution.

Yang Qingxi had a crucial question that she never mentioned to Li Weiyi.

That is, the hatred between the Sui Sect and the Jiu Li Tribe is destined to affect the two of them. The difficulty of reconciliation is far greater than eliminating the hidden danger.

Yang Qingxi's eyes were calm as water. She looked up from her deep thoughts and realized that she was at a crossroads.

Back at Evergreen Temple, Li Weiyi sensed someone inside the guest room when he was still several dozen feet away from where he and Yang Qingxi lived.

He stopped and began to circulate his internal energy.

Zuoqiu Ting's voice came from inside the house. "You came back alone. Where is Miss Yang?"

Li Weiyi strode over, stood at the door, looked at the three people inside, and smiled, "How did you find me?"

Zuoqiu Ting on a chair, holding a folding fan, with his legs crossed, facing the main gate.

Shi Shishi, with his butt sticking out, lay on the bed, sniffing around like a fat cat. "You smell like both of you, Brother Weiyi, you two slept for five days?"

Qi Xiao inspected the desk and windows, looking for any suspicious traces.

"Admire!"

He gave Li Weiyi a thumbs up and bowed deeply. "Please, Young Master Li, impart your secrets to me. How did you manage to win over a woman like Yang Qingxi? She is one of the most formidable young women in the Southern Territory, with strong methods, a sharp mind, and exceptional abilities."

Li Weiyi walked in and sat down next to Zuoqiu Ting: "What are you doing in the Eastern Border? Did you come here specifically to catch them in adultery?"

"Ha ha!"

Zuoqiu Ting laughed and said, "If we wanted to catch them in the act, we would have come three days ago, and we would have brought Li Ling with us. See, am I being generous, brother? I didn't bring a single martial artist from the Jiu Li Tribe, just in case you were caught in the middle."

"You knew we were at Evergreen Temple three days ago?" Li Weiyi asked.

"To be precise, I found out the afternoon after you came to Evergreen Temple! But I was too busy at the time and knew you needed to recuperate, so I didn't disturb you."

Zuoqiu Ting said seriously, "Do you know what the biggest advantage of the Zuoqiu Courtyard is in this Qianlong Lantern Festival? It's the network of informants that covers every corner of the city."

"You've already done a remarkable job of avoiding this net for a whole day and night!"

Li Weiyi asked, "Are you preparing to take action against the Dragon Gate and the Lei Xiao Sect?"

"Can't I be here to visit you two ruthless individuals who killed Hua Yuzi? Li Weiyi, you've done me a great favor! Without Phoenix-born Unicorn-young, Hua Yuzi is no longer invincible, and his mobility is greatly limited," Zuoqiu Ting said.

The location of the Longevity Pill ticket will be displayed above all invitations for the first, second, and third tiers of the tier.

If Phoenix-born Unicorn-young carried the Longevity Pill ticket with him, any action he took would expose his whereabouts in advance.

If the Longevity Pill tickets are left at the stronghold, without a top expert like Hua Yuzi to guard them, it's easy for someone to raid the base.

Zuoqiu Ting said, "I came to the Eastern Territory not to deal with the Dragon Gate and the Lei Xiao Sect, but precisely to protect them. Because tonight, the Imperial Court, the Ash Region of the Far West, and the Xue Jian Tang Ting are preparing to join forces to eliminate the two worms of the Eastern Territory and divide up all the Longevity Pill, Dragon Seeds, and Dragon Bones in the Eastern Territory."

Li Weiyi instantly realized. "The next target of these three families is the Zuoqiu Courtyard?"

Zuoqiu Ting nodded. "Recently, the Zuoqiu Courtyard has become too powerful. If the three families weren't worried that the Dragon Gate and Lei Xiao Sect would reap the benefits, they would be attacking us tonight."

"Now, the existence of the Dragon Gate and the Lei Xiao Sect has become a force that restrains them."

Li Weiyi muttered to himself, "No wonder..."

The appearance of Shi Liuyu and Shi Jiuzhai was actually intended to force him away from the impending storm vortex in the Eastern Territory; it was a warning.

Qi Xiao said, "Brother Weiyi, you don't have Dragon Seed Ticket and Dragon Bone Ticket yet, do you? How about we take advantage of the chaos tonight and get one of each? Dharma King Shi Shi and I will help you."

"Thank you for your kind offer, Brother Qi, but I'm not in a hurry."

Li Weiyi was certainly interested in the rewards from the Du'e Temple, but he always felt that having his identity and position locked was too dangerous, so he never took the initiative to try to seize them.

"Then you two help me snatch it first," Shi Shishi.

Li Weiyi suddenly realized something and looked at Zuoqiu Ting in surprise. "That's not right. With such a large-scale operation tonight, you only brought the two of them to rescue Dragon Gate and Lei Xiao Sect?"

Yang Qingxi returned to North City by carriage.

Upon arriving at the gate of the governor's mansion, the carriage was stopped by a martial arts expert from the Imperial Court who had cultivated to the Sixth Sea of the Five Seas Realm. He coldly shouted, "Who goes there? Don't you know the rules of the Imperial Court? No carriage or unauthorized person is allowed to approach within ten feet of the governor's mansion. Anyone who disobeys will be executed."

Yang Qingxi lifted the car curtain and stepped out of the car.

Outside, the area was already surrounded by Imperial Court martial arts practitioners, all of them looking on guard.

Yang Qingxi removed her veil, revealing an exquisite and captivatingly beautiful face. "Sui Sect, Yang Qingxi! I was unaware that the Imperial Court adopted this rule?"

"What? She's Yang Qingxi?"

"Yang Qingxi, the killer of Hua Yuzi!"

"Could it be Ember Spirit?"

The Imperial Court martial arts practitioners, wielding spears and magical weapons, erupted in a flurry of discussion, some shocked, some in awe, and some filled with admiration.

Some martial arts practitioners had already rushed into the gates of the governor's mansion to report.

Yang Qingxi knew that these martial arts practitioners in the Imperial Court were all bullies who preyed on the weak and admired the strong, so he deliberately sneered arrogantly, "The number one expert under Phoenix-born Unicorn-young has died at my hands, which Ember Spirit can skin me alive?"

The Sixth Sea martial artist from the previous position quickly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Lord Yang, I am truly sorry. The fierce competition in Qiuzhou City is intensifying daily, with martial artists and charioteers bringing Thunder Law Profound Ice to break through the gates and formations. That is why this rule was established. Please forgive any inconvenience caused."

Jiang Ning personally came to the gate of the governor's mansion to greet him, coldly saying, "Yang Qingxi, the Second Palace Master to see you!"

Yang Qingxi quickly suppressed her arrogance, strode through the gate, paused briefly beside Jiang Ning, and bowed. "Qingxi is unworthy of such honor, how dare I disturb the angel to come out and greet me?"

Behind Jiang Ning, Zhuang Yue clenched her fists, her teeth almost grinding, staring at Yang Qingxi who was going to pay her respects to the Second Palace Master: "Look at her arrogant attitude! If she weren't relaying the Second Palace Master's orders, why would Miss have to put up with her attitude? Hua Yuzi wasn't killed by her alone!"

Jiang Ning glanced at her. "Yang Qingxi's displayed strength is at the Inheritor-level, and she did indeed perform the first extraordinary feat for the Imperial Court at the Hidden Qianlong Lantern Festival. You should watch your words in the future."