Chapter 60

Chapter 59: Conspiracy (Part 1)

"Isolated Peak is the place assigned by the elder to the eldest brother," Nan Huairen said, indignant on Li Qiyi's behalf.

Hearing Nan Huairen's words, He Yingjian coldly glanced at him and said in a chilly voice, "Now I am reclaiming Isolated Peak. Do you have any objections?" He paused for a moment and continued, "Nan Huairen, you are considered a smart person in the sect. Don't always stick with fools and scoundrels; it will ruin your future! Following a fool and a scoundrel, you will only stagnate in the Ancient Xianyan Sect!"

He Yingjian's words were not just a mockery of Nan Huairen but also a threat!

Nan Huairen, skilled in social maneuvering and adept at dealing with all kinds of people, could not fail to understand the implications. He had his own principles about whom to follow. Without hesitation, he responded firmly, "This is not something for you to worry about, Eldest Brother is a talented person in the Ancient Xianyan Sect, and I will follow his lead!"

"Choosing to fall so low!" He Yingjian sneered, clearly displeased with Nan Huairen's refusal.

Li Qiyi was not interested in such petty power struggles. He merely glanced at He Yingjian and said, "Considering we are fellow disciples, I will give you a chance. Rebuild the demolished courtyard, or you won't be able to get up tomorrow!"

Li Qiyi's words immediately made He Yingjian's eyes turn cold, his murderous intent flickering. He laughed coldly and said, "You, who don't know your place, do you really think you are the eldest brother of the Ancient Xianyan Sect? How dare you speak to me like this! Hmph, with you and this group of scrap, you dare to spout such nonsense! A bunch of clowns, do you think you are worthy to be my enemy?" He then coldly glanced at Li Qiyi and Nan Huairen.

He Yingjian's words not only insulted Li Qiyi but also insulted them.

Seeing that He Yingjian was not backing down, Li Qiyi ignored him and turned to leave.

"What? Didn't you just say you would make me unable to get up tomorrow? Why are you running away now? You, a coward who hasn't even fought, dare to act so arrogantly in front of me..." Seeing Li Qiyi turn to leave, He Yingjian sneered.

"Throw him off the mountain and beat him until even his parents can't recognize him. If he doesn't rebuild the courtyard, break his third leg!" Li Qiyi didn't waste words with He Yingjian. He just stood in front of Li Shuangyan's treasure pavilion and instructed her.

"Ha, ha, ha..." Li Qiyi's sudden command to Li Shuangyan made He Yingjian laugh as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world. He bent over, pointing at Li Qiyi, tears almost streaming from his eyes, and laughed, "Do you think you are someone? Do you think you are a demon emperor or a human emperor? With you, a scoundrel, you dare to order Lady Li around! Lady Li, I will deal with this fool for you..."

However, before He Yingjian could finish, Li Shuangyan had already stepped forward, looking at him as if he were a fool, and said coldly, "I will give you a chance to act."

Instantly, He Yingjian's smile froze, his expression more exaggerated than if he had eaten dog feces. He stood there, unable to move.

With a "bang," before He Yingjian could react, Li Shuangyan had already hit him, sending him flying off Isolated Peak. A series of惨叫声 echoed from the foot of the peak, leaving no doubt that Li Shuangyan's blow was severe.

At this moment, the other disciples who had demolished the courtyard were frozen in place. Li Shuangyan's actions in punishing He Yingjian left them trembling with fear!

Even the disciples of Xishi Valley, like Xu Pei, exchanged glances. Although Li Shuangyan had been accompanying Li Qiyi for some time, they rarely spoke. They thought Li Shuangyan had stayed because of a marriage alliance between the two sects, staying to interact with the eldest brother.

However, they never expected that Li Shuangyan, the princess of the Ancient Niujiang Kingdom and the heir of the Nine Holy Demon Sect, would actually follow the orders of their eldest brother. Such a thing would be hard for anyone to believe if it were told.

What was the Nine Holy Demon Sect, and what was the current Ancient Xianyan Sect? Li Shuangyan's status was unimaginably high, even the elders of the Ancient Xianyan Sect couldn't compare. For such a high-ranking figure to follow their eldest brother's orders was truly unbelievable.

While Li Shuangyan was punishing He Yingjian, as Li Qiyi's most loyal follower, Nan Huairen sneered and looked around at the disciples who had demolished the courtyard, saying, "Why don't you scram? Do you want us to deal with you? Hmph, as fellow disciples of the Ancient Xianyan Sect, don't overstep. Just because you have the support of Elder Cao, you think you can act without restraint..."

"Can you challenge the authority of the eldest brother? Hmph, short-sighted fools, even if a demon emperor were here, the eldest brother would still be a guest of honor! Don't think that finding a backer means you can challenge the eldest brother's authority! The eldest brother is merciful and doesn't want to deal with you, otherwise, no matter what backer you find, you will meet a dead end!"

Nan Huairen was not just skilled in social maneuvering; he knew exactly what to say and what to do. His words, which seemed to be a show of power, were not only for the disciples who had demolished the courtyard but also for the other disciples present, a reminder to them.

The disciples who had demolished the courtyard came to their senses, shuddered, and without a word, dropped their tools and fled. Their master was being beaten like a pig, and even if they had ten more lives, they wouldn't dare to challenge Li Qiyi's authority.

While the disciples like Xu Pei were still in shock, Li Shuangyan had already landed in front of the treasure pavilion, severely punishing He Yingjian. For someone of her caliber, it was just a matter of a single move.

Even if He Yingjian was known as a genius of the Ancient Xianyan Sect, compared to Li Shuangyan, a prodigy, he was nothing!

"Anyone who stands in my way, regardless of sect affairs, remember your duty. Whoever stands in my way, I will not show mercy," Li Qiyi said, looking at Li Shuangyan after she returned.

Li Qiyi's words left the disciples like Xu Pei confused, but Nan Huairen was shaken. Xu Pei and the others didn't understand the reason, but Nan Huairen did.

Because Li Qiyi had said he would demote Li Shuangyan to a servant. Now, Li Qiyi's command to Li Shuangyan made him realize the situation. Such a thing was truly shocking to Nan Huairen.

Who was Li Shuangyan? The princess of the Ancient Niujiang Kingdom, the heir of the Nine Holy Demon Sect, and today, she was only serving as the sword servant of the eldest brother!

While the disciples like Xu Pei were still confused, Li Qiyi had already turned and entered Li Shuangyan's treasure pavilion. His voice came from inside, calm and composed, "This is your negligence. I will stay in your room, and you will guard me in the side chamber."

Li Qiyi's words made Li Shuangyan both angry and frustrated. She finally stomped her foot and entered without a word.

This scene left the disciples like Xu Pei petrified. Such a scene was too domineering, perhaps the most domineering they had ever seen.

Li Shuangyan, in their minds, was a high-ranking figure, a divine woman, the heir of the Nine Holy Demon Sect, the princess of the Ancient Niujiang Kingdom, a disciple of the Sun Demon Emperor, and a born imperial body! Any of these points was enough to shock others. A prodigy like Li Shuangyan was always the center of attention wherever she went.

However, today, Li Shuangyan, such a prodigy, could only serve their eldest brother in the side chamber. Such a scene was too domineering, even more so than an emperor!

Inside Li Shuangyan's treasure pavilion, in her room, Li Qiyi sat on the bed, looking at Li Shuangyan, who was clearly unhappy. He propped his head up with his hands and said calmly, "I know you are unhappy, but you did fail in your duty. As my sword servant, you should know what to do. If you think I am not worth following, you can leave at any time. I won't force you; a forced melon is not sweet."

Li Shuangyan looked at Li Qiyi and fell silent, saying nothing.

"Since you are silent, I will assume you are willing to stay," Li Qiyi said calmly. He then changed the subject and said to Li Shuangyan, "Tell the Sun Demon Emperor that I need a pharmacist, the stronger the better."

"I will pass the message to my master, but who he sends is not up to me," after a while, Li Shuangyan's temper cooled down. She was a prodigy, and the role change was not yet comfortable for her. After her temper cooled, she faced herself again.

"I believe the Sun Demon Emperor will have his own judgment," Li Qiyi smiled, gave the order, and then went to sleep without further concern.

This scene left Li Shuangyan unsure whether to be angry or speechless. This thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy was more domineering than any man she had ever met. Today, he had taken over her bed and slept soundly, as if it were his right. Such a domineering and unconventional man was the first she had ever seen, and more shockingly, he was a boy several years younger than her, a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy!

Indeed, the next day, the courtyard was rebuilt, and it was no different from the old one.

He Yingjian, beaten so badly he couldn't get up, left his master, Cao Xiong, seething with anger but unable to vent it!

Cao Xiong had hoped his disciple would climb the high branch of Li Shuangyan. He never expected that his most proud genius disciple not only failed to win Li Shuangyan's favor but was also beaten so badly that he couldn't move!

This left Cao Xiong so angry that he almost spat blood. His disciple, the heir of the Nine Holy Demon Sect and the princess of the Ancient Niujiang Kingdom, had been beaten. What could he do? Could he go to Li Shuangyan and demand justice?

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