Mature and Steady

Li Qi suddenly realized that Shen Shuibi, who usually seemed silly, could always get straight to the point in times like this.

So he awkwardly ran a hand through his hair and replied, "Um..."

That's really how it is.

Li Qi was reluctant to kill, even though releasing the Wang Family would be risky and Old Madam Wang didn't seem like an honest person, but he still didn't want to kill anyone.

Ultimately, if he really wanted to kill someone, he wouldn't have insisted on making Elder Li back down.

If we help Elder Li directly, the Wang Family will be ruined in no time.

Li Qi had no aversion to killing; he simply felt that killing should not be done so easily.

A single suspicion, a single complaint, and an entire family is wiped out...

Having come from another civilized world, he is not yet able to accept such a thing.

If the opponent is an enemy, such as those soldiers and Mighty Gang, he will kill them without any hesitation.

But the Wang Family wasn't an enemy; they were just pitiful people who had to rack their brains to scheme in order to survive.

Therefore, even though the scheme was directed at Li Qi was not angry; it was merely a reminder to himself.

From now on, I must be smarter and not be easily fooled.

This time, I was able to bear the consequences and even gained some benefits, but next time it might not be the same.

"So, Li Qi, you seem to feel a little guilty, as if you took a risk for this? So you feel a little embarrassed towards me?" Shen Shuibi asked again.

Li Qi couldn't hold back any longer. He turned his head and asked, "Miss Shen, were you faking it all along?"

This is what makes Li Qi feel a little embarrassed. If it were him, he would take the risk and bear the consequences of his actions. If he chose to be a good person, then it would be understandable for him to accept the consequences.

But now that Shen Shuibi is with him, it's like Shen Shuibi's sharing the risk, which makes him feel a little embarrassed.

"Huh?" Shen Shuibi looked blankly at Li Qi's question and then uttered a blank "Huh?"

Looking at him, it doesn't seem like he's faking it...

Is it because of her overly keen senses? Or is it purely a sixth sense?

That's a bit awkward.

"Cough cough cough, it's nothing, you can continue." Li Qi changed the subject.

Shen Shuibi's attention was immediately diverted; she was still so easily led astray.

So she continued, "Well, if that's the case, then I'm actually the biggest source of risk for you. According to what you're saying, Li Qi, shouldn't I feel guilty?"

Before Li Qi could reply, she continued, "See? You don't even think I'm at risk..."

But before she could finish speaking, Li Qi suddenly interrupted, "Then you are indeed at great risk. Don't you feel guilty?"

After hearing this, Shen Shuibi swallowed the rest of her words.

She released her grip on Li Qi's waist and shrank back in silence.

The rabbit is angry.

Li Qi, sitting in front, remained silent.

The main problem is... if Shen Shuibi continues talking, he will feel very awkward.

You shouldn't say things like that. There's no need to be so intimate. Anyway, with Old Ma here, the distance of thousands of miles is only a matter of ten days or so. We'll find Lady Luofu soon, and then we'll have to separate. Why bother with all that?

Li Qi's next plan is to return to Lizhou City.

Actually, according to Shen Shuibi's route, there was no need to return to Lizhou City, but Li Qi decided to take this detour and return to Wave-Pushing Gang.

The first goal is to stop the members of the Wave-Pushing Gang from practicing the Ox-Strength Technique.

Secondly, I wanted to teach them the Carp Flowing Intent.

As for the third...

There is no third.

Li Qi shook his head, clearing his mind of distractions, then patted Old Ma's neck. "Old Ma, run faster, we'll get into the city tonight!"

The Old Ma neighed and decisively accelerated.

Stepping on clouds and moving swiftly like the wind, the Dragon Steed traversed the mountains and forests. Yi County was four or five hundred li away from Lizhou City, but the journey only took half a day.

They set off at noon, and not only would they not arrive that evening, but Li Qi would also reach the Lizhou City before the sun had even set.

Having a car or not, that's the difference.

The difference between a tricycle and the priceless Dragon Steed he rides is yet another matter entirely!

Li Qi couldn't help but sigh. He had traveled for half a month, while Old Ma had returned in half a day. The difference between people sometimes is truly...

However, after only a brief sigh, Li Qi patted Old Ma's belly, then dismounted himself. "Old Ma, it's still the same. You and Miss Shen stay outside. I'll go into town by myself, buy some things, and we'll rest for the night before going to find Lady Luofu. This time, you'd better be prepared; we're going to be on the go without stopping."

Old Ma made two nonchalant thuds, seemingly thinking that the distance of ten thousand miles was nothing at all.

Shen Shuibi was no longer angry. Her temper rarely lasted more than five minutes, and she had recovered by the time they were on the way. So now she looked up, full of interest. "Can I come into the city with you?!"

"No." Li Qi shook his head.

"Why?" The rabbit clearly showed a disappointed expression.

"Because I'll be back soon, and you're too beautiful. Lizhou City is not comparable to Yi County. If someone takes a liking to you and something happens, I may not be able to protect you," Li Qi said.

This reason pleased the rabbit, so it accepted it.

Anyway, Li Qi will only be gone for a few Chen.

They will also buy things back.

However, at this moment, Li Qi suddenly thought of something and took out a hairpin from his pocket.

"I bought this when I was asking around, just to strike up a conversation with the vendor. I don't need it, so I'm giving it to you." He handed it to Shen Shuibi.

Shen Shuibi was taken aback for a moment, then happily accepted it and politely said, "Thank you!"

"No need to thank me. I bought it to gather information, and it's made of copper, so it's not worth much." Li Qi shook his head, pretending to be nonchalant. "Then I'll go into the city first. I should be back tonight. I won't be staying long."

"Um!"

"Like a bell!"

Shen Shuibi and Old Ma echoed in agreement.

Li Qi then carried a basket on his back and swaggered towards Lizhou City.

After he left, Shen Shuibi leaned against Old Ma's head and whispered, "Old Ma... you know, he's usually so smart, why is he acting like a child now? Why is he always picking on me? Did I make him angry? Is it because I got too close and annoyed him?"

Shen Shuibi asked Old Ma for his opinion.

As for Old Ma, he made two snorting sounds, seemingly lost in thought, as he nibbled on the grass, squinting his eyes and offering no comment.

As an old Dragon Steed, he couldn't be bothered with such messy things.

People become shrewd with age, and so can horses.

At times like this, speaking is wrong.

It's better to remain on the sidelines and observe.

Don't ask me, I'm just a horse.