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Chapter 126 The Roadblock
Chapter 126 The Roadblock
As an inn in the imperial city for ordinary merchants to rest, Mingyue Tower naturally couldn't compare to the elegant and exquisite Luomei Residence.
When Li Qingyi arrived at Qin Xiyue's door, she saw Jun Luoyu standing with his hands behind his back and his head down, pacing back and forth like a donkey pulling a millstone.
Several times he raised his hand as if to knock on the door, but hesitated and put it down, still clutching a small brocade box that looked quite valuable.
It seems all sycophants in the world are the same cowardly type.
Speaking of simps, Li Qingyi thought of Zhao Jingci.
Consequently, the way he looked at Jun Luoyu became less friendly.
Li Qingyi stepped forward, her figure blocking his path.
"Your Excellency, what is this—" Jun Luoyu stopped in his tracks and looked up, somewhat bewildered.
He just bought a small item at a jewelry shop in the capital.
She was concentrating on figuring out how to start the conversation in a way that sounded natural yet caring when she was suddenly interrupted by a stranger, and a hint of displeasure flashed across her face.
"Brother, watch closely." Li Qingyi smirked. "I'll teach you what it means to be decisive and efficient."
Under Jun Luoyu's puzzled gaze, Li Qingyi raised her hand, pushed the door open and entered, then closed the door with a soft "click," effectively shutting Jun Luoyu out.
Jun Luoyu stood there dumbfounded, her mind blank for a moment, and even subconsciously nodded, as if she were really observing some profound technique.
But the next moment, he immediately realized that this was his junior sister's room.
He suddenly became a little anxious and was about to push the door open and enter.
Catch the thief who just went in.
But when he exerted force, the door that Li Qingyi had just easily pushed open remained completely still.
As a disciple of the Qingchi Immortal Sect, he could naturally sense that an array had been set up on the door to prevent outsiders from entering.
Jun Luoyu felt a chill run down his spine, immediately concluding that this was a formation set up by Li Qingyi, who intended to do something indecent to Qin Xiyue.
"How dare you, thief!"
Jun Luoyu's eyes were bloodshot, and his magical power instantly condensed in his palm. His robes fluttered without wind, and he was about to forcefully break down the door regardless of everything.
My junior sister is pure and innocent; how can I allow someone of unknown origin to desecrate her?
Just then, Qin Xiyue's clear, cold voice came from inside the room: "Senior brother, he is my friend. It's late, please go back to your room and rest early."
"friend?"
His condensed magical power suddenly dissipated, his raised arm froze in mid-air, and he stood there motionless as if struck by lightning, as if he had lost his soul.
A lone man and a lone woman, alone in a room late at night—he dared not think any further, only feeling a tightness in his chest and a deep sense of depression.
He stood dejectedly in front of the closed door, the corridor lamp casting a long, lonely shadow of him.
My fingertips dug deep into my palm, causing a slight stinging pain, but it was nothing compared to the bitter resentment I felt.
He wanted to force his way in under the pretext of worrying about Qin Xiyue's safety, but he froze when he raised his hand.
"If I do this, my junior sister will be angry—"
Finally, he swallowed hard, slowly withdrew his hand, turned around, and dragged his heavy steps back to his room.
Inside the room, Li Qingyi withdrew her external divine sense and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Qin Xiyue sat upright on a wooden chair by the window, with an array pattern engraved in front of her. It was clear that the array that had just reinforced the door was her doing.
She looked up, and the cool moonlight shone through the window paper, casting a faint silver glow on her perfect profile.
"How did you know I was here?" she asked, her voice calm, but the slight upturn of her eyebrows betrayed her curiosity.
Li Qingyi walked to the opposite side of her, picked up the rough pottery teapot on the table, poured a cup of tea that had long since gone cold, drank it down in one gulp, and then mysteriously said, "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed."
Qin Xiyue: "————"
"What happened?" She looked up again, her gaze falling on his dusty robes.
Li Qingyi's smile faded, her expression turning serious as she revealed her determination to infiltrate the Zhao family, her speculations about Jin Xing and the power struggles among various parties.
As Qin Xiyue listened, her brows furrowed even more deeply.
After Li Qingyi finished speaking, she remained silent for a moment, and the only sound in the room was the occasional popping of the oil lamp wick.
"No." She shook her head, her tone resolute. "This matter is too deeply involved, like stepping into a bottomless vortex. One wrong step and it's all over."
Li Qingyi had anticipated her reaction and didn't argue. She simply leaned forward slightly, looking directly into her eyes: "I have reasons to go, and I'm fairly confident. Xiyue, do you trust me?"
Their eyes met, and Qin Xiyue saw stubbornness in his eyes.
She turned her head to look at the deep night outside the window, and after a long while, she sighed.
"Tell me, what are you planning to do?"
Li Qingyi perked up and immediately combined the information she had obtained from the simulation with her own plan, explaining it clearly and logically.
Qin Xiyue listened quietly, her fingertips occasionally tapping lightly on certain parts of the array patterns, clearly simultaneously analyzing the feasibility of the plan.
After Li Qingyi finished speaking, she paused for a moment, then nodded: "I will set up a one-way teleportation array at the agreed location in advance as a last resort."
She paused, looked up at him, her eyes deep: "Remember, if something is impossible, withdraw immediately. Don't be stubborn."
"I see."
She added, "I think we should start now and subtly spread the news that the Zhao family, the Zhengyang Immortal Sect, and the royal family are plotting to obtain the Golden Elixir."
The Golden Core Path is enough to make any power tremble with fear. The Six Sects, knowing this, will certainly not stand idly by; they might be able to alleviate some of the pressure and disrupt their plans.
Li Qingyi's eyes lit up: "That makes sense! I'll find someone to handle this immediately."
He thought for a moment and added, "You can take my message to Han Feiyu. He comes from the Sanyi Sect, so a message from his sect carries more weight and can trigger a reaction from the Six Sects more quickly."
Why don't you go yourself?
Li Qingyi gave a wry smile: "Firstly, I don't know his exact whereabouts right now; it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. Secondly, there are important matters to attend to in Xuan Ce City, and I can't get away for the time being."
Ten days later, we will meet at the Qin family's house.
Qin Xiyue said no more, but suddenly stood up and walked to Li Qingyi's side.
She didn't get too close, but leaned down slightly and took a very light sniff at his shoulder and neck.
"You smell more like a woman now."
Li Qingyi stiffened, instantly recalling Zhao Mengxi's deliberate attempt to bask in her fragrance and her suggestive gestures. Feeling embarrassed, she explained, "Perhaps I've been out and about all day and inadvertently picked up some of that street-smart vibe—"
"That's not what I meant." Qin Xiyue straightened up, took a half step back, and in the moonlight, her eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a dangerous glint.
Her voice lowered as she asked, "Have you had physical intimacy with other women?"
Li Qingyi: "???"
His mind went blank for a moment, and his expression froze.
How could you smell that?! And it's been several days already!
The moment Li Qingyi was stunned, Qin Xiyue got the answer.
"What kind of woman is she?" she pressed, her tone revealing little emotion.
Li Qingyi felt a chill run down her spine. Knowing she couldn't hide it any longer, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and confess the truth.
After listening, Qin Xiyue simply gave a very soft "oh," her face remaining expressionless.
She turned around, walked back to the window, her back to Li Qingyi, and gazed at the deep night outside. After a long while, her voice, devoid of emotion, finally came out: "Remember to shower and clean yourself before you come to see me next time. I don't like the smell of other people on you."
Li Qingyi:
He touched his nose and felt a chill on the back of his neck.
Qin Xiyue's gaze and tone just now gave one the feeling that there were undercurrents surging beneath the surface.
He dared not linger any longer and quickly replied, "Understood, I'll be going now. See you in ten days."
After saying that, Li Qingyi hurriedly opened the door and slipped out.
Leaving Mingyue Tower, a night breeze blew, and I felt the subtle sense of oppression dissipate somewhat.
He had originally intended to visit the headquarters of Tingyu Pavilion in the capital, but considering his current sensitive status, he decided to avoid trouble and put the idea aside.
Leaving the imperial city, I rode the wind into the air, and the chill of the wilderness outside the city rushed towards me.
He had just flown about a hundred miles and was immersing himself in planning his next move.
A sudden ripple, like waves, appeared in the air ahead.
A figure dressed in a black Taoist robe, with a profound and deep aura, appeared out of thin air and silently blocked his path.
The moonlight outlined his angular face, causing Li Qingyi's heart to tighten instantly.
Li Changqing! What's he doing here?!
Alarm bells rang in Li Qingyi's mind, but she dared not show the slightest impoliteness on her face. She quickly suppressed her surprise and doubt, steadied herself in mid-air, and bowed, saying, "Junior Li Qingyi greets senior."
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