Scum Of The Demonic Sect

Chapter 40 Conflict

Li Shuntian was twenty-six years old this year. He left the Southern Liang Kingdom eight years ago. Now, seeing this eighteen or nineteen-year-old woman, he recognized her at a glance. This woman was none other than Princess Yongfu. However, at this moment, this niece's eyes were filled with resentment towards this Ninth Uncle.

Of course, with that scholar present, Princess Yongfu dared not speak, only looking at Li Shuntian; Li Shuntian, similarly, faced a cultivator at the Great Perfection of the Qi Refining stage, dared not easily offend him.

"I am Qian Yuanshu. May I ask which master uncle you two junior brothers belong to?" Qian Yuanshu sized up Li Shuntian and Lin Haoming, and finally asked Lin Haoming.

People who come to places like this, even inner disciples, are often bullied, so Lin Haoming wasn't afraid of them at all. He'd even killed some capable inner disciples before.

Li Shuntian was now on his side, and the woman had a deep-seated grudge against him. Lin Haoming couldn't ignore it, so he said directly, "Hand this woman over to us. Consider it a favor we owe you, Senior Brother Qian. We'll not only refrain from interfering further, but we'll also give you a sum of spirit stones as compensation."

Hearing Lin Haoming's words, Qian Yuanshu frowned slightly.

Princess Yongfu's expression also turned somewhat grim. She glanced at Qian Yuanshu beside her, fearing he might actually agree to their conditions.

However, Qian Yuanshu only hesitated slightly before immediately shaking his head, saying, "Yongfu is my disciple. No amount of spirit stones would betray her. I also know a little about the situation. Since the main culprit has been killed, let's settle this matter!"

"Senior Brother Qian, Yongfu and I have a blood feud. Can you guarantee she won't retaliate?" Li Shuntian countered.

"Of course not, but this is my bottom line!" Qian Yuanshu's tone suddenly hardened.

Lin Haoming's face darkened upon hearing this. He knew that Qian Yuanshu had seen through Li Shuntian's lack of even a storage bag, clearly indicating he was an outer disciple. And by associating with outer disciples without mentioning his own master, Qian Yuanshu naturally assumed Li Shuntian had no powerful backing, hence his refusal to cooperate.

Lin Haoming took a deep breath and asked one last time, "Senior Brother Qian, we can't keep an enemy as a future threat. How about this, Senior Brother, you name your price. Even a mid-grade magic weapon is acceptable!"

Lin Haoming's offer was already quite high. Yongfu was merely a fourth-level Qi Refining cultivator; he could easily afford to buy her life.

Lin Haoming's final efforts were clearly futile. Qian Yuanshu merely frowned and decisively refused, saying, "This matter is non-negotiable!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Haoming knew that today's events were unlikely to end peacefully. Yongfu had to die, and since Qian Yuanshu was determined to protect him, she might resort to violence.

Lin Haoming looked at Yongfu, then at Qian Yuanshu, a strange feeling creeping into his mind. Could these two, nominally master and disciple, actually be a pair of Daoist lovers? Was that why Qian Yuanshu was so determined to protect her? After all, such things were not uncommon in the cultivation world, even though Princess Yongfu's cultivation level was considerably lower.

Neither side was willing to compromise, and both seemed hesitant to act against the other, resulting in a stalemate.

Just then, Lin Haoming suddenly noticed that both Qian Yuanshu and Yongfu were glancing towards Yongfu Palace from time to time.

This reaction suddenly puzzled Lin Haoming. Was there something in Yongfu Palace that they were interested in?

Thinking of all this, Lin Haoming moved towards Yongfu Palace.

Upon seeing Lin Haoming enter Yongfu Palace, Qian Yuanshu and Yongfu both appeared somewhat nervous.

Lin Haoming had been observing them closely. Although their nervousness wasn't overtly obvious, it was enough. Lin Haoming had reason to suspect that there might be some secret within Yongfu Palace.

“My two junior brothers, leave this place. I can persuade my disciple to let go of his hatred; after all, those who die are all mortals!” Qian Yuanshu suddenly spoke up at this moment.

Lin Haoming, sensing something amiss in their words, glanced at them and deliberately conceded, saying, "Take your disciple and leave. Consider it a concession; this is our bottom line!"

Hearing Lin Haoming offer to leave, the two exchanged a look. Qian Yuanshu continued, "This is my disciple's quarters. Even if she's leaving, shouldn't she at least tidy up?"

Seeing their insistence, Lin Haoming became even more certain that something fishy was going on in Yongfu Palace. He deliberately asked, "Senior Brother Qian, I've already let your disciple go. You still want her to tidy up her quarters? Is there something special in Yongfu Palace?"

Lin Haoming's words immediately caused their expressions to change drastically, their gazes towards him becoming sharp.

Li Shuntian, having overheard their conversation, seemed to understand something and moved towards Yongfu Palace.

Thus, the atmosphere suddenly became extremely strange. As for the other so-called immortal masters, they quietly slipped away.

Qian Yuanshu was, after all, an inner disciple, and Lin Haoming, who dared to challenge him, was clearly no ordinary person. They wouldn't risk causing trouble for themselves.

Lin Haoming continued retreating, reaching the entrance of Yongfu Palace. He then said to Li Shuntian, "Junior Brother Li, go in and see what secrets Yongfu Palace holds!"

Hearing Lin Haoming's order, Li Shuntian set off. Qian Yuanshu, unable to contain himself any longer, raised his hand, sending a streak of azure light flying towards the two men.

Lin Haoming hadn't expected Qian Yuanshu to dare attack so directly. He immediately realized that the things inside Yongfu Palace were probably very valuable, valuable enough for him to risk attacking him.

Disciples assigned to guard the mortal realm, besides the most peripheral disciples, were sometimes sent to deliberately conceal their identities. It seemed Qian Yuanshu was the latter.

Lin Haoming was no longer the same person he once was. Although his cultivation was a level lower than his opponent's, he wasn't particularly afraid. Having prepared beforehand, he patted his storage pouch, and a silver steel shield appeared before him.

Qinghong was a flying sword in disguise, and Lin Haoming knew it was a high-grade flying sword the moment he attacked.

The flying sword struck the silver steel shield, producing a crisp sound. Lin Haoming was surprised to find that the opponent's attack was incredibly powerful; he was almost unable to control himself and staggered back several steps.

Qian Yuanshu hadn't expected Lin Haoming to possess a high-grade magic weapon either, realizing that a fierce battle was likely ahead.

After regaining his footing, Lin Haoming also summoned his mother-and-child swords, slashing directly at Qian Yuanshu.

Qian Yuanshu immediately conjured a shield. This shield was circular, but its edges were lined with blades, clearly a magic weapon capable of both offense and defense.

When Lin Haoming saw that the items Qian Yuanshu had brought out were not ordinary, he became even more certain that he might have stumbled upon a winning opportunity this time, and he absolutely could not miss it!