12dz Chapter 51: Zhangshan Gate
Chapter 51: Zhangshan Gate
Chongming Gate.
In the courtyard, Kang Qian looked at the Zhao family cultivators who had come to interrogate him. Although he was furious, he could only smile and talk.
The Zhao family cultivator nodded smugly and warned:
"Sect Leader Kang, Chishan has only been peaceful for a few years now. I believe that no one wants to start another conflict, so you should think twice before you act."
"If things get messy and everyone's unhappy, who knows what might happen?"
"Yes, yes, you are right, fellow Daoist. I understand." Kang Qian said in a low voice to the Qi Refining Level 4 cultivator in front of him.
"Fellow Daoist Zhao, you must have traveled a long way and endured considerable hardship. Why not stay at my humble abode for a few days, so I can extend my hospitality?"
As he spoke, he clapped his hands, and the inner door opened, revealing two scantily clad, beautiful women.
The Zhao family disciple stared wide-eyed, then laughed and said:
"Then I'll stay for two days?"
Seeing the Zhao family member escorting a beautiful woman into the house, Kangxi and Qianlong's faces immediately darkened:
"Hahaha, Qing Shimen, you actually dared to tip us off, huh?"
"Then leave me alone."
After saying that, he immediately got up and walked towards the Liu family's direction.
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The Liu family.
Liu Jianli, the young patriarch of the Liu family, lay half-reclined on the bed, surrounded by beautiful women serving him. He looked at the person kneeling outside the curtain and spoke calmly:
"Kangxi and Qianlong, what brings you here?"
Kangxi and Qianlong knelt down and said:
"Young Clan Leader, I was preparing to unite the other four sects so that they would be at your command. Who knew that Qing Shi Sect not only refused but also informed the Zhao family about this matter."
"So the Zhao family sent people to my mountain gate, punished me, and also said..."
"What else is there to say?" Liu Jianli said in a deep voice.
Kangxi and Qianlong said tremblingly:
"He also said that no matter whose orders I take, if anyone dares to make such a move, he will expel my Chongming Sect and kill everyone behind it."
Click!
Liu Jianli crushed the cup in his hand, his face grim, and said:
"Well done, well done, Zhao family!"
Although he was burning with anger, the five major Foundation Establishment forces had all devoted their main strength to other prefectures, so he could not afford to cause trouble at this time.
"I can't touch the Zhao family, so I'll take my anger out on this Qing Shi Gate."
Liu Jianli said in a deep voice:
"Kang Qian, just do it. If anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility."
Having received the instruction, Kangxi and Qianlong immediately kowtowed with delight and said:
"I understand."
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It was already late at night when they returned to Chongming Gate, and the Zhao family cultivator was still enjoying himself in the arms of a woman.
As Kangxi and Qianlong passed by a side courtyard, they heard the sounds of men and women laughing and joking coming from inside. A hint of disgust flashed in their eyes, but they quickly concealed it.
The next morning, Kangxi and Qianlong summoned all the disciples of Chongming Sect.
In the main hall, he regained the dignity befitting a sect leader and said in a deep voice:
"Pass on my order: Chongming Sect shall enter a state of war preparedness immediately. Also, deliver a letter to the head of Qingshi Sect, saying that I will visit him in three days to discuss important matters."
The disciples looked at each other, and one of them asked cautiously:
"Sect Leader, what about the Zhao family...?"
"I have my own plans for dealing with the Zhao family's affairs."
Kangxi and Qianlong waved their hands, "Just do as they say."
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Li Wu had just returned to Qing Shi Men.
Then He Yu rushed over to the door in a great hurry.
"Sect Leader, you're finally back."
Seeing her anxious expression, Li Wu chuckled:
"What happened? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Something big has happened.
He Yu then recounted the story of Chongmingmen.
After hearing the whole story, Li Wu's face did not show any panic. Instead, he seemed thoughtful and said:
"Good thing! This way, we can be forced to annex their sacred mountain."
Upon hearing this, He Yu frowned and said:
"Sect Leader, Kang Qian is at the seventh level of Qi Refining and is extremely skilled in combat. He killed several late-stage Qi Refining level demonic beasts during the Battle of Chishan."
Li Wu waved his hand and said:
"It's alright, you don't need to worry. I'll see how Kang Qian can deal with my Qing Shimen in three days."
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Three days later.
An uninvited guest arrived from Qingshi Mountain.
Kang Qian led four of his disciples, all at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, to pay their respects at the mountain.
Li Wu greeted them with a smile:
"It is truly an honor for Qing Shi Sect to have Sect Leader Kang grace us with his presence."
The saying goes, "To destroy something, first let it become arrogant."
What Li Wu wanted was precisely this arrogance of the Kangxi and Qianlong Emperors.
Kangxi and Qianlong looked at Li Wu, who was bowing to them with his hands clasped in greeting, and chuckled:
"So it's Sect Leader Li. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Please come up the mountain."
Li Wu smiled and led Kangxi and Qianlong's entourage up the mountain.
Upon entering the courtyard, after brewing some spiritual tea, he asked:
"Is there anything important that you, Sect Leader Kang, have done to grace our humble sect with your presence?"
Kangxi and Qianlong looked at Li Wu with a smile in their eyes and said in a deep voice:
"Naturally, I'm here to form an alliance. I wonder what your esteemed organization has thought of the suggestions I made at the meeting."
"Form an alliance..."
Li Wu looked up, pretending to be deep in thought, and frowned as he said:
"I don't remember going back then, right?"
Kangxi and Qianlong nodded and said:
"It was Fellow Daoist He Yu from your esteemed sect who went."
"Oh, then may I ask Sect Leader Kang, what did He Yu say at the time?"
Kangxi and Qianlong frowned slightly and replied:
"They said they wanted to come back and ask you about it."
Li Wu nodded in sudden realization and said:
"My answer is that the alliance can be established, but I need to be the leader of the alliance."
"From now on, I will be in charge of all resources in the five departments."
Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent. He Yuxin, who was standing to the side, felt her heart leap into her throat and clenched her fists tightly.
Kangxi and Qianlong paused in their tea-drinking motion, slowly set down their teacups, and said in a cold voice:
"Fellow Daoist Li, aren't you being far too greedy?"
"Then I'm still not as good as Sect Leader Kang," Li Wu sneered.
Kang Qian raised his eyes to look at Li Wu, knowing that today's negotiations had failed. He then slowly stood up, unleashing the aura of a seventh-level Qi cultivator without any concealment.
The other four disciples of Chongming Sect, who were at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, also took out their magical artifacts.
Suddenly, the situation became tense and hostile.
He Yu suddenly stood up, chanted incantations and made hand seals, and transmitted his voice to the other disciples.
Li Wu remained unmoved, slowly picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said:
"I advise Sect Leader Kang to go back safely and not resort to violence, otherwise you may not be able to leave Qing Shi Sect."
"You? A mere Qi Refining Level 6 cultivator?"
Kangxi and Qianlong snorted coldly, and a large sword suddenly appeared in their hands, slicing a gash in the ground with a clang.
"This greatsword of mine is top-tier even among Qi-refining level magical artifacts. It once killed several demonic beasts with ease. I wonder if Sect Leader Li can withstand it?"
"Sect Leader!"
"Sect Leader!"
"Fellow Daoist Li!"
At this moment, Niu Er, Da Ji, and others also arrived.
Niu Er burst through the door, his imposing presence no less than that of the Kangxi and Qianlong Emperors.
However, the magical implements he carried were rather shabby.
Kangxi and Qianlong frowned slightly upon seeing Niu Er suddenly appear.
He hadn't expected that Qing Shi Men would actually have a disciple at the late stage of Qi Refining.