Chu Jing's words could persuade Zhang Yuchun, but they couldn't persuade Li Qingqiu.
Li Qingqiu glanced at Chu Jing and said, "If Sifeng becoming emperor is the outcome, it would indeed benefit the Qingxiao Sect. But can you really say that Zhu Xian becoming emperor would be a bad thing for us?"
Chu Jing immediately understood what Li Qingqiu meant and didn't dare say another word.
Li Qingqiu shifted his gaze to Zhang Yuchun and said, "If Zhu Xian had died before you supported him, then we could have let events take their course. But he died after you supported him. Whatever the motives of the people behind this, you represent the Qingxiao Sect. This is a slap in the face to the sect."
Zhang Yuchun hesitated. "That may be true, but we can't just punish the people behind it without knowing the facts. Zhu Xian wasn't a member of the Qingxiao Sect, after all."
"I'm not the one who should be figuring out the truth. They're the ones who should prove their loyalty to me."
Li Qingqiu spoke imperiously, his tone leaving no room for doubt.
"Investigate the reason for Zhu Xian's death thoroughly. If the Li Clan was involved, bring Li Da back," Li Qingqiu ordered.
Zhang Yuchun fell silent for a moment, then accepted the order.
"If that really is the case, should we still let Sixth Junior Brother take the throne?" Zhang Yuchun thought for a moment before asking.
"If he's willing, then let him have his way. If he isn't, choose another virtuous and benevolent lord and give him our full support in pacifying the land. This chaotic age should come to an end."
Li Qingqiu's answer left Chu Jing secretly shaken.
How domineering. He accepted the good deed the Li Clan had done, yet