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Seeing the displeasure on the other people's faces, Li Shuzheng calmly said: "This is my oversight. We still have a few months to stay here. If the rules are not suitable, let's discuss changing them. There's no rule that can't be changed."

He looked at the others, "This guarding mission isn't just a task for you, but also a rare opportunity for training."

Do not think that casting spells in an orderly fashion and leaving after a few months is the completion of the task. The path of cultivation has never had any concept of rest!

You're all thinking about completing tasks comfortably now and returning to the sect in a few months. Let's see how much your gaps will widen then.

When Li Shuzheng said these words, the disciples of Biefeng remained silent. Most of the disciples from Lùbing Peak lowered their heads in shame.

Begin to reflect on whether you truly took this task seriously.

Lin Qi looked at Li Shouzheng, and suddenly felt a few points of admiration in her heart.

Unless it involves Zhunlei Peak, Li Shou is actually a good leader and a good senior brother.

After discussing the casting situation, Lin Qi and Tan Yueqing went to find Qiao Yu together.

Lin Qi had promised to test Qiao Yu's spiritual roots, and even though she had already entered the Qi refining stage, she should still do what she was supposed to do.

But today's tasks finished late, and as Lin Qi walked out, one lamp after another was extinguished.

A crimson glow emerged from the distant mountains, gradually approaching the barrier.

The gong sounds are both a reminder to everyone to pay attention to safety and an announcement that the beast has launched an attack.

Lin Qi's eyes held a hint of envy, "I really want to hunt ferocious beasts outside like Senior Sister!"

"Tan Yueqing remained calm, "Such opportunities will come again in the future, there's no need to rush."

She suddenly glanced at Lin Qi and reminded her, “You’re always a bit too eager in your cultivation.”

Lin Qi smiled relaxedly, "It's not being overzealous, it's just that I dare not slack off even a little bit!"

Tan Yueqing was truly puzzled. “Why?”

"To live, and to become strong, to stand on higher ground and see the scenery!"

Lin Qi confidently and calmly explained: “The former need not be said, as for the latter… there are people outside of people, and heavens outside of heavens. While we are excellent in Tianyi Sect, what about outside Tianyi Sect? Outside Tianyi Sect lies Nanzhou, and beyond Nanzhou lie East, West, North, and Zhongzhou—five continents. Beyond these five continents, there are even vaster expanses of land… And what about beyond the Cangwu Realm?”

All we can see is just this three-inch patch of land in front of us. What use is it for a strong person to conquer such a small space?

"If I could live forever, I would become the strongest, no matter when or where!"

Tan Yue's expression was calm and collected, she wasn't swayed by Lin Qi's words.

"There are people outside of people, and heavens beyond the heavens. You've said this to me more than once…"

She suddenly thought of Qiao Yu whom she had met today, her expression was a little dazed, and she murmured: "Actually, I have also truly seen..."

"What did you learn?" Lin Qi saw that her expression was wrong and curiously leaned over to ask.

Just then, a sharp sound pierced the night.

"Give me back my赖皮!"

Lin Qi and Tan Yueqing glanced at each other, “It’s Qiao Yu!”

Joe's childish yet stubborn voice rang out, "What do you want to do?!"

When Lin Qi and Tan Yueqing arrived at the room where sounds were coming from, they suddenly heard a sharp scream.

"Ah!" was a man's voice.

"Dead people, dead people! The cat demon killed them!" A ragged man rushed out from the dilapidated door.

Tan Yue raised her parasol, blocking the attack and sending the person flying backward. "Stop! What happened?!"

Lin Qi now leaped into the room and was stunned by what she saw.

A dim crimson light spilled from the doorway, painting Qiao Yu's face with splatters of blood.

A pair of eyes, like those of a young leopard, were now filled with cruelty and indifference.

She held a chipped kitchen knife in her hand, hacking at the chest and neck of the body still warm to the touch.

Every stroke brought a spray of blood and flesh, leaving behind a deep gash visible to the bone in an instant.

Hearing a sound outside, she numbly lifted her head.

Her cheeks were incredibly youthful, yet her clear and transparent eyes held an extraordinary calmness.

The moment she saw Lin Qi, her face flushed red.

She looked as if she were on the verge of tears, a mixture of fear and distress etched across her face. She spoke timidly, explaining, "Fairy sister, I killed someone, but I'm not a bad person!"

Lin Qi's dark eyes stared at her for a long time before he spoke in a low voice, "I know."

Lin Qi took out a spare set of robes from her spatial pouch and put them on Qiao Yu. Grasping her hand, she said with certainty: "Don't be afraid, I will make them pay for what they did to you!"

Joe stared blankly at Lin Qi, transparent tears falling like broken pearls.

She allowed Lin Qi to lead her by the hand, following this 'immortal elder sister' who was only a little taller than her, in search of justice that belonged to her.

When Tan Yue Qing just finished questioning, she saw Lin Qi leading Qiao Yu out, who was crying her eyes out.

Joe Yu was still wearing a Taoist robe.

Seeing Lin Qi's expression, she didn't say a word and just asked, "What do you want me to do?"

Lin Qi said: "Block off the scene, we go find Senior Brother Li!"

Tian Yizong's disciples came to Bishui Town to complete a mission. They were bound by the sect rules and had no right to interfere in local affairs.

In a small town, when someone dies, the local magistrate and town chief are ultimately responsible for handling the situation.

If they respect monks, they might heed a few words of advice, but if they don't want to listen, they can simply ignore it altogether.

If Lin Qi wants to meddle, she's asking for trouble and there's no guarantee she'll be able to solve anything.

At this time, she needs the help of Brother Li.

On the road, Lin Qi asked Qiao Yu, “Who died?”

Joe replied calmly, "It's Judge Li."

Lin Qi didn't ask her why she killed Li Zheng, but instead asked another question: "How did Li Zheng die?"

Qiao Yu's footsteps faltered, gritting his teeth to reply, "Killed by Lai Pi. But Lai Pi also did it to protect me; it's not a beast!"

So Lin Qi didn't misread it.

The wounds on his neck and chest were inflicted by Lai Pi.

If the news of Lai Pi killing someone gets out, he's bound to be dealt with like a beast.

Qiao Yu took a cleaver to erase those traces in order to protect Lai Pi.

Soon, Lin Qi led her to Li Shoucheng's door.

Before knocking, Lin Qi told Qiao Yu, “Brother Li is compassionate and impartial. You just need to tell the truth, and you will be safe.”

Qiao Yu looked at her and nodded heavily.

As Lin Qi entered, she hesitated for a moment, wondering whether to tell Yuan Xi, her senior sister.

In the end, she still didn't send a message.

She wanted to take a gamble, to bet on Senior Brother Li's sense of justice.

Joe Yu is a very obedient student.

As soon as she entered the room, she knelt before Li Shouzheng without a word and confessed to her crime of murder.

Li Shuzheng frowned in confusion and addressed Lin Qi: "These matters are handled by the government, how can we cultivators arbitrarily interfere in mundane affairs?!"

Lin Qi solemnly lowered her brow and said, "Senior brother, could you please let her finish speaking first!"

Li Shouzheng remained silent, which could be considered as agreement.

Qiao Yu did not dare to hide anything and told everything that had happened.

Chapter Three! I did it.

(The End)