Mr. Shu

Li Weiyi was startled. "Impossible, how long ago was that?"

"Anyway, they're not cubs from the last two years, but rather adults who have already achieved considerable cultivation," Mr. Shu said.

After Yu Yaozi locked the palace, the Second Palace Master was known as the strongest person in the Lingxiao Shengjing. Although Zuoqiu Xuanming was not necessarily weaker than her, the title of "strongest person" was by no means given lightly.

Yu Daozhen, the Demon Country Crown Prince, is among the potential heirs to the Stored Son of Heaven, enjoying immense power and talent comparable only to a few others such as Kirin Zhuang and Yu Yaozi.

If it weren't for the Demon Kingdom's tradition of "father-devouring," Yu Daozhen might have already reached the level of Martial Path Son of Heaven with Yu Baxian's full support.

As the Crown Prince's number one political enemy, the Chang family naturally had a very detailed understanding of the situation in the Eastern Palace.

Mr. Shu continued, "I wonder if His Crown Prince truly damaged the foundation of the Martial Path Son of Heaven Emperor in the Lingxiao Shengjing. He is currently incredibly powerful, as if he might break through at any moment, which makes him seem somewhat like a bluff. Marrying the Second Palace Master, whose cultivation was crippled, as the Crown Princess seems more like a display of his confidence."

If Yu Daozhen were to break through to the Martial Path Son of Heaven, the Chang family would be the first to suffer.

The extermination of the entire clan and the loss of all its members are the least of their worries.

This time, Li Weiyi understood that Mr. Shu was subtly probing whether Yu Yaozi's Dao Law Successor knew the truth. Because only Yu Daozhen and Zen Sea Observing Mist, the two combatants, knew the truth.

Li Weiyi genuinely didn't know, and vaguely replied, "Perhaps they are truly in love."

"Haha, yes, yes, true love!" After Mr. Shu laughed, he didn't mention the matter again.

Chang's family's fine wine is smooth and mellow, with a rich and fragrant taste but a powerful aftertaste.

Amidst the clinking of glasses, Li Weiyi felt a slight buzz for the first time. He reached out to Zuoqiu Hongting beside him, only to find that she and Chang Yuqing had already gone to stroll in the garden.

Only he, Mr. Shu, and several wine cauldrons remained on the table.

A woman in a white Daoist robe, with a long ribbon flowing from her head, one hand behind her back and the other holding a cup, walked gracefully and elegantly through the pavilions and tables.

"The Eighth Generation Longevity Person, Chang Yuqing. I've heard that my Brother Weiyi displayed great power in Immortal Forest of Night Demon City, shattering Seven-level Pagoda with a single palm strike. It seems only a matter of time before he challenges the Eighth Generation Longevity Person. I hope we'll have the opportunity to spar sometime in the future."

Li Weiyi looked up, but couldn't see her face clearly; all he could see were overlapping images, except for a pair of captivatingly beautiful eyes.

Those were eyes that, once seen, could never be forgotten; they seemed to hold a thousand secrets, yet also seemed to radiate timeless brilliance, captivating the mind and spirit.

Li Weiyi bit her tongue hard, instantly sobering up.

Looking again, Chang Yuqing had already gracefully departed, leaving only a slender silhouette disappearing among the buildings.

"And who is this?" Li Weiyi looked at Mr. Shu.

"The Eighth Generation Longevity Person in our clan is hiding in an organization similar to the Jiu Li Hidden Gate. Even Yu Jian and Yu Qing have never seen her. She is devoted to cultivating the Dao and is known as the True Person Yuqing. It seems that she was alerted by your achievements and wanted to get to know you," said Mr. Shu.

Li Weiyi, however, was not afraid of the Eighth Generation Longevity Person.

The three-year conflict was between the Ninth Generation Longevity Person the Eighth Generation Longevity Person.

There is only one exception.

That is, the Ninth Generation Longevity Person publicly challenged an Eighth Generation Longevity Person. From then on, all Eighth Generation Longevity Person were qualified to attack him.

The "open challenge" aspect is extremely important; it prevents the Eighth Generation Longevity Person and Seventh Generation Longevity Person from exploiting loopholes in the rules.

Li Weiyi looked at the Mr. Shu beside him. "Was there something poisoned in the wine? Just now, I couldn't even see the person clearly. I've never encountered anything like this before."

"Haha, do I need to drug a junior like you? Don't you even know how much we drank?"

Mr. Shu quickly put away his smile and began to address the most important matter, "Those who needed to be advised, I believe Yu Jian and Yu Qing have already done so, so I will say no more."

"Let's make a deal. If you find yourself in dire straits during the three-year competition and have to hand over the Life Spring, give it to someone from our Chang family faction. In return, before the competition begins, you can come to the Chang family for help with anything you encounter in Carefree Capital. The Chang family will also do everything in its power to protect you and deal with the assassins from the Taiyin Sect."

Li Weiyi poured Mr. Shu a full cup with both hands, then filled his own cup, and raised it to him, saying, "I hope Uncle Shu won't blame me for my earlier rudeness; I really had too much to drink! Whatever you say, we'll do."

"After we finish this cup, let's have another one, you and me," Mr. Shu laughed heartily.

Li Weiyi didn't wake up until noon the next day.

He wasn't drunk, nor was he asleep; he lay quietly in bed, deep in thought.

Staying at Chang's house all the time is definitely not an option. Although safety is guaranteed, it's hard to have any privacy.

Even with the Huntian Grand Minister of Works, and despite setting up an array to isolate him, it is still possible for his secrets to be revealed.

First, find Mo Duanfeng to resolve Yao Qingxuan's identity issue.

After getting up, Li Weiyi immediately went to find Yao Qingxuan and told her to stay at Chang's house for the time being, as she had to go out for a while.

After Yao Qingxuan broke through to the third realm, he focused on refining the Dragon Soul Origin Light to improve his realm, showing no interest in anything else. Therefore, she agreed to his arrangement.

As they left Yao Qingxuan's residence, they encountered Zuoqiu Hongting, who was standing against the red wall waiting for them.

The two walked along the wall through the snow, communicating with each other telepathically.

"Is she Yao Yin's mother?" Zuoqiu Hongting asked.

Li Weiyi nodded. "She's also half my master. She was the one who protected me when we were in the Underground Immortal Mansion. What's the situation between you and Yao Yin? I heard you're vying for the true inheritance?"

"Yes, who do you support?" Zuoqiu Hongting asked.

Li Weiyi stared at her for a moment. "Are you being stubborn? Do you think the Jiu Li Tribe has sided with the Lingxiao Palace because you didn't tell you Yu'er's identity?"

"The battle for the true inheritance is no child's play; it's a matter of life and death," Zuoqiu Hongting said.

Li Weiyi said, "I haven't heard of my fiancé possessing the Ancient Sect True Disciple."

"In other words, you support her? That makes sense. She has a tragic past and is weak and vulnerable, so it's easy for her to gain sympathy and pity." Zuoqiu Hongting put her hands behind her back, twisting her fingers, and sighed softly.

Li Weiyi said, "Don't say such hurtful things. You've never considered Yao Yin an enemy. Even if you won, you would definitely take care of her. You were ordered by the old Old Ancestor of the Zuoqiu Courtyard School of Diplomacy to take over the position of the true successor of the Du'e Temple. I went back to Lizhou some time ago, and the Old Ancestor of the Zuoqiu Courtyard Confucianism and Daoism said it himself."

Zuoqiu Hongting said, "How boring!"

"The Old Ancestor also asked when the wedding would take place. I said I would leave everything to your opinion, even if it means annulment," Li Weiyi said.

"What's the rush? I'm not in a hurry. Are you hiding something from me?"

Zuoqiu Hongting turned around like a whirlwind, stood opposite him, and looked into his eyes.

Li Weiyi remained calm. "I'm just relaying the message. I'm not in a hurry. Why should I be?"

"Let's get down to business!"

Zuoqiu Hongting said very seriously, "Shen Jian has already pledged allegiance to Chang Yujian! His condition is that he removes the Death Spirit Fire from his body."

"For him, this is the best choice, as expected," Li Weiyi said.

"After the battle at Night Demon City Immortal Forest, it's a foregone conclusion that you will possess the Jade Book of Life Spring; this should have spread throughout Carefree Capital by yesterday. I've come up with a plan; would you like to hear it?" Zuoqiu Hongting asked.

Seeing that she was no longer dwelling on the matter of feelings, Li Weiyi felt relieved and quickly said, "Brother Hongting is incredibly clever; she must have a brilliant plan."

"If two Li Weiyi appear after the results are released, they can relieve half of your pressure in a short time. My Disguise Art is not so easy for even a transcendent being to see through. As long as we use some more methods, it will be even more foolproof," Zuoqiu Hongting said.

Li Weiyi was moved. "You want to help me... Didn't you come here to persuade me?"

"If I can't persuade you, then I can only go crazy with you! Who told you to fight to the death with me during the Qianlong Lantern Festival?" Zuoqiu Hongting said.

Li Weiyi laughed heartily, grabbing her shoulders. "To be honest, this is the happiest thing that's happened to me recently. You truly are my best brother. But, it's too dangerous!"

"If I can't win, I will change back to my original appearance, and the people of Du'e Temple will protect me. In addition, you must teach me a mental technique that can represent your identity, and forge a weapon that is similar to the Yellow Dragon Sword," Zuoqiu Hongting said.

"Okay, I think your strategy can be further developed and improved."

Li Weiyi fell into deep thought, then asked, "What are your plans next?"

"Cultivate, and improve your mental power as much as possible. The Great Palace Master has given you plenty of good things, hasn't she? Want some? Take what's hers, and I won't be polite at all." Zuoqiu Hongting reached out to ask for it. In her view, this was actually helping Yu Yaozi fight, and her heart was not as relaxed and straightforward as it appeared.

Li Weiyi, now wealthy and powerful, immediately took out a bottle containing several Saint Mind Star Pills and placed it in her hand.

After parting ways with Zuoqiu Hongting, Li Weiyi found the Chang Yujian and went to say goodbye.

"With countless eyes watching the Chang family, leaving quietly won't be easy. My father definitely has a way!"

Chang Yujian led Li Weiyi to find Chang Shu.

Half an hour later.

A medium-sized carriage, pulled by three snow lions, exited the Grand Minister of Works' Manor through a side gate.

Inside the carriage, Chang Shu was dressed even more simply than the night before, without any precious ornaments. She took out a magic bag and handed it to Li Weiyi: "Inside are three sets of identity cards, as well as identity-related mental images, clothes, waist tokens, and magical artifacts, which can be used to deal with inspections. Only I know about these three identities."

"Thank you very much, Uncle Shu. You're so thoughtful."

Li Weiyi took the bag, quickly changed into one of the most inconspicuous black robes, and asked, "Where are we going?"

"Go to the most chaotic place, where all external perception will be isolated, and hundreds or thousands of cultivators will come and go every moment. No matter how high your cultivation level is, you can only look on with envy and sigh in front of hundreds of thousands, millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of cultivators. It's like looking for a needle in a haystack. The population of Carefree Capital is definitely over 100 million now." Chang Shu sighed, her heart filled with anticipation.

Li Weiyi flicked his finger and lifted a corner of the carriage curtain, discovering that on the distant horizon, space had been torn horizontally for dozens of miles, and crimson flames were burning fiercely in the Heavenly Fire World.

That was the fiery formation of Carefree Capital South City, the Heavenly Fire Demon Cave, which contrasted sharply with the watery mist of North Lake.

(I updated 210,000 words last month, and this month's monthly votes are indeed much more than before, exceeding my expectations. I'm three chapters behind! I'll definitely try to reach 210,000 words this month, but the pressure of three more chapters shouldn't be too great.)