novelraw Chapter 690 - 601: Why Don't You Just Die
Chapter 690 - 601: Why Don't You Just Die
Dong Liangyi, who was holding a tray with freshly brewed tea, stood nervously, quickly taking off the apron from her body and folding it behind her, worried about leaving a bad impression.
Dong Wenshu pointed at her and said, "This is my eldest daughter, Dong Liangyi."
Situ Gu had already noticed Dong Liangyi's action of removing the apron, and after sizing her up and down, he found that she had a dignified appearance with a refined and intelligent demeanor, not at all giving off an unpleasant aura of alienation.
Whether or not she was a genuine disciple to be accepted, at least the impression was good.
However, upon further scrutiny, he also noticed that her innate cultivation aptitude was lacking. In reality, she wasn't suited for cultivation, and even if he was willing to teach, there would be no future in it.
Fortunately, it was just to go through the motions.
At that moment, a figure flashed from the window upstairs of the Book Collection Pavilion and entered this pavilion. It was none other than Sword Saint Fu Que.
Situ Gu turned his head to look, somewhat surprised, "Fu Que?"
He had heard Master Shi Chun mention it before, not expecting that the person was still here.
They had met a few times before, but there were no personal associations or camaraderie; it could only be said that they had seen each other.
Fu Que was also surprised, "Situ Gu?"
Evidently, he didn't expect to meet this Artifact Refining Master here, then glanced at Dong Liangyi, subconsciously adding, "Here to take a disciple?"
Situ Gu didn't deny it, nodded, and asked back, "What are you doing here?"
"Reading books, the collection here is quite bountiful…" Fu Que paused slightly, then took another look at Dong Liangyi, "Maybe doing something else too."
Situ Gu couldn't interpret the meaning behind his words and didn't want to go around in circles, he directly focused on Dong Liangyi and asked, "Are you willing to acknowledge me as your master?"
Dong Liangyi's blood immediately boiled, her face turned red, and she nodded repeatedly, "Willing, I'm willing…"
Situ Gu said, "Since there is a connection of master and disciple, then I shall accept your bow."
The family in the library instantly became excited, and Dong Wenshu quickly had his son prepare the apprenticeship ceremony. Although Situ Gu said to keep everything simple, Dong Wenshu still insisted that the formality should not be neglected and insisted on upholding at least the minimal decorum.
In the library, Shi Chun, who was originally using his right eye superpower to observe the inner happenings of Situ Gu and his group, suddenly perked his ears, attracted by the discussions of a group of scholars.
They were talking about Bai's Rice Shop having another incident, with the lady boss just being caught by the City Guard again.
To verify whether it was true, Shi Chun immediately left the book and headed straight to Bai's Rice Shop.
Upon approaching the rice shop, he didn't even need to ask around; the surrounding stores were all discussing Bai Qiru being taken away, and with so many witnesses, it certainly wasn't false.
He immediately turned into a nearby secluded alley and took out a Mother-child Talisman to contact the Red-clothed Woman, asking: Haven't you already found someone to say the word to release Bai Qiru? Why was she captured again?
At this time, the Red-clothed Woman was still in a retro-styled pavilion, with Lan accompanying her.
Seeing the content on the Mother-child Talisman, the Red-clothed Woman snorted coldly. She had already heard the report from Lan and knew about Bai Qiru's arrest. Lan had also inquired secretly and discovered that it wasn't the decision of Dazhi City but was decreed by the Phoenix Clan behind it.
Recently, everything was happening in a chain reaction; she didn't make any hasty decisions but was observing coldly.
She cast a spell on her hand to give a reply: Not sure.
Shi Chun replied: Then can you find out and see if you can put in a word to get her released?
Although the Red-clothed Woman was also a bit displeased about Bai Qiru being captured again, even if she hadn't directly put in a word for her release last time, she hadn't let anyone know it was her intention. But after all, someone from her side had spoken out. What was the Phoenix Clan's intention with this move? Did they think the words from her people didn't carry enough weight?
While she was upset internally, the reply she gave followed the sense of Shi Chun: I have already asked my cousin, don't know what happened, but he won't allow me to meddle in this matter anymore.
Shi Chun replied: Can't you find someone influential to intervene; Dazhi City should give some face, right?
Red-clothed Woman: I cannot disobey my cousin. You should look for Li Hongjiu; he's still in the library and is a disciple of Yanbao Sect. The sect's face has to be given some weight by all parties. For his beloved, Li Hongjiu shouldn't be unwilling to handle this little matter, right?
With things reaching this point, Shi Chun could only stop, knowing full well that if even the confidante by the Demon Queen's side was asked to avoid the matter, the Red-clothed Woman indeed didn't have the qualifications to intervene.
For this reason, Shi Chun quickly returned to the library and directly went to the second floor, where he found Li Hongjiu enjoying his drinks and books. Clearly, he was having a good time.
"Brother Jiu," Shi Chun approached, greeting him cheerfully.
Li Hongjiu turned to glare at him, and hearing the voice and greeting, recognized who was disguised in front of him and gave a chuckle, "Popping in and out all day, where did you come from this time? It's strange, every time you get close, I get a bad feeling."
"It's nothing like that. Bai Qiru got into trouble, and I'm here to report it…" Shi Chun relayed the news of Bai Qiru's arrest swiftly, hoping he could use his Yanbao Sect connections to try getting her out.
Hearing this, Li Hongjiu nearly bristled, immediately sitting up and pointing at him angrily, "Are you nuts? Helping you cope is one thing, but do you want the whole Yanbao Sect or even the world to know I have fallen for a married woman? Do you think the staff in my master's hand is a joke?"
Shi Chun gestured with his hand to lower his voice, earnestly persuading, "If you don't save her, won't the truth be revealed? Won't it show that your so-called affection for her is fake?"
Li Hongjiu retorted, "Bah! Whatever, the truth being revealed is even better. What do I care? I say, for someone of your caliber to call yourself my bro, why don't you just go and die?"
Shi Chun continuously bowed his head in apology, adopting a stance of not arguing back, admitting he won't be saving her. After all, there were more pressing matters that required his favor…
In the underground chamber of a deep mansion in Beijulu Royal City, a few dim flame lights glowed against the blue-brick walls.
On the stone bed in the center lay Zhener, unconscious.
A group of individuals entered through a hidden pathway: the former Hall Master of the Mountain Patrol Hall from the Refining Heaven Sect, Ju Shihong, and the two experts who had abducted Zhener alongside him, along with a grey-clothed Young Master wearing a disguise, accompanying an old man with a white beard under a black cloak, as they walked over to the stone bed.
The grey-clothed Young Master said, "Elder, the situation over at Situ Gu has escalated. If that guy gets serious, the energy won't be small. The Holy Master's intent is that, if we can successfully grasp the secret within the Fire Spirit Consciousness and then return it to Situ Gu to appease matters, it's also a decent choice. This would secure ample time for relevant personnel to withdraw safely, so everything is entrusted to you, Elder."
The white-bearded old man spoke in an aged voice, "I will do my best."
Having said that, he moved to the other end of the stone bed and to Zhener's head, spreading the cloak open with his hands, revealing the surging Demonic Qi from both palms flowing into Zhener's head.