Chapter 561 - 221: Offering Blood to the Monument

Cheng Qingyu was taken aback. Upon seeing the person in front of her clearly, a look of surprise flashed through her eyes as she spoke coldly:

"Junior Sister He, are you questioning me?"

The person who had suddenly appeared in front of Cheng Qingyu was none other than He Zhiqiu’s younger sister, He Su.

"Junior Sister He?" The surrounding disciples all showed expressions of shock.

He Zhiqiu single-handedly repelled the Red Flame Fox, making a name for himself in the world, while the powerful Ruo Mei had an ambiguous relationship with He Zhiqiu.

Lan Yin also had Golden Core Cultivation, with unique cultivation techniques.

Among these people, only He Su had the lowest cultivation, often remaining as a background figure to He Zhiqiu and others.

But in just that instant, her Body Technique was something most people couldn’t see clearly.

Everyone felt dubious, having heard that Junior Sister He had astonishing talent but was often negligent in her cultivation.

It seems the rumors were indeed true.

But why was Junior Sister He so agitated, so daring to question Senior Sister Cheng, who was already in the Nascent Soul Realm, and even call her by name?

This was too bold.

"Cheng Qingyu."

But Liu Su continued her insolence, coldly staring at Cheng Qingyu:

"Dare to do it but not admit it?"

Cheng Qingyu gave her a disdainful glance: "I’ve only killed a few minor demons; why wouldn’t I admit it?"

Liu Su’s face went pale, her hands clenched tightly, nails digging into flesh: "Was it really you?"

Cheng Qingyu’s expression was icy: "Why, do you also wish to betray the sect and speak on behalf of the Demon Sect?"

Su Xin said: "Junior Sister Cheng, to speak of betrayal of the sect is too much. Several Junior Sisters are merely inexperienced in worldly matters, with compassionate hearts, not to be overly blamed."

Jian Yue said coldly: "Junior Sister Cheng, I am the eldest senior sister of Xiyue Peak. When did it require you to judge my disciples?"

Cheng Qingyu hurriedly bowed in respect: "Senior Sister, please calm your anger. I dare not, I am merely concerned that some Junior Sisters are too soft-hearted, and might be led astray by figures from the Demon Sect in the future."

Su Xin said: "Enough, let’s go."

With the commanding disciples speaking, this small conflict finally subsided, and Cheng Qingyu coldly glanced at Xu Caihe, Zhou Ling’Er, and Liu Su before heading back up the mountain.

Behind her, Liu Su’s voice continued:

"It was you who did it."

Cheng Qingyu turned back, glaring at Liu Su with disdain: "So what if it was?"

Having said that, she let out a cold snort and turned to walk away.

Watching her back, Liu Su’s eyes were filled with intense killing intent.

Moments later, she finally calmed down and approached Xu Caihe and Zhou Ling’Er, bowing deeply: "Taoist Friend Xu, Taoist Friend Zhou, thank you."

The two exchanged glances, looking puzzled but still returned the gesture:

"Junior Sister He, there’s no need for this formality. We just dislike wanton slaughter of innocents. We believe that most Senior Sisters and Senior Brothers think the same; it’s just that they don’t express it as directly as we do."

Xu Caihe looked at the dirt grave of Little Ape and sighed: "It’s a pity we don’t know this child’s name. We can’t put up a tombstone for him."

Zhou Ling’Er shook her head: "Let’s go."

The two nodded towards Liu Su, Qin Gengyun, and the others, then quickly walked away.

Liu Su silently stood in front of Little Ape’s grave, tears finally flowing. Qiu Zhihe approached her and asked softly:

"I can take Cheng Qingyu’s life tonight."

Liu Su shook her head, her voice choked but resolute: "No, I want to avenge Little Ape with my own hands."

Qiu Zhihe nodded: "I’ll leave Little Ape’s tombstone to you."

Liu Su looked down at the small grave, her tears soaking the soil, her voice rarely cold and sharp:

"When I bring back the head of our enemy, I will erect a stone for Little Ape."

Qin Gengyun approached Liu Su: "Cheng Qingyu is in the Nascent Soul Realm, Susu. You’re not her match right now."

Liu Su gritted her teeth: "Don’t worry, brother-in-law, I will train diligently."

"Good, I will help you in your cultivation," Qin Gengyun said.

The two trained together with the Mist Spirit Eye, benefiting Qin Gengyun and significantly improving Liu Su as well.

Liu Su looked at Qin Gengyun, a smile finally breaking through her tear-streaked face:

"Thank you, brother-in-law."

Mo Xiaolan silently stood aside, not asking more until now:

"If you need my assistance, just say the word."

Liu Su smiled at her: "Thank you, third sister!"

Mo Xiaolan was taken aback: "Third sister?"

Liu Su chuckled: "Yes, the young lady is the main wife, I am the second wife, and you are naturally the third sister."

Mo Xiaolan’s cheeks flushed: "Why are you making up nonsense again?"

She glanced at Qin Gengyun in a fluster and quickly turned to leave.

"Third sister, don’t go, wait for us, hey, hey!"

Liu Su clutched her head, looking incredulously at Qiu Zhihe and Qin Gengyun:

"Young lady, brother-in-law, you both acted at the same time?"

Qiu Zhihe walked ahead expressionlessly, and Qin Gengyun tapped Liu Su’s forehead before following.

When they were far away, Liu Su stood silently at the small grave, her smile fading.

She reached out her hand, spiritual power entering the grave, retrieving the Jade Pendant attached to the child’s clothes.

Liu Su clutched the Jade Pendant tightly in her hand, her voice choked yet filled with murderous intent:

"Little Ape, just wait. I will soon bring the enemy to you, using her blood as your offering!"

...

To the south of Cyan Lotus Mountain, a small path leading to the back mountain.

Xue Wen looked up towards the mist-shrouded peak, the burly and rugged man weeping uncontrollably:

"Boohoo, Junior Brother Li, Junior Sister Liu, Little Yuan, Aunt Zhang... we came back too late, I’m sorry!"

The names he uttered were all old friends of the Cyan Lotus Sect.

All these comrades had perished on Cyan Lotus Mountain.

During these days of hiding and wandering, they never dared to return to Cyan Lotus Mountain.

Finally returning today, Xue Wen was overwhelmed with sorrow, unable to hold back his tears.

The others also had tear-streaked faces, knowing that this journey up the mountain would reveal a sight of devastation, too awful to behold.

Xue Wu, eyes red-rimmed, patted Xue Wen’s shoulder:

"Brother, don’t be too sorrowful. Protecting the Saintess and rejuvenating the Cyan Lotus Sect to avenge everyone is the true path!"

Xue Wen nodded, wiping his tears: "Yes, brothers, let’s quickly go up the mountain and lend our hand to the Saintess!"

"Yes!"

The group responded and moved along the path up the mountain. Xue Wu suddenly stopped:

"Look, what is that?"

The group followed his pointed direction and saw a series of enormous footprints on a rugged mountain trail.

"Demonic Beast?"

Xue Wen was shocked: "So large, it must be at least Fourth Grade, right?"

Xue Wu examined closely and shook his head: "These footprints are indeed large, but the shape is strange, resembling both a Demonic Beast and a human."

Someone blurted out: "Celestial Fall Sect?"

Xue Wen was furious: "In the past, the Celestial Fall Sect wouldn’t even dare to enter within five hundred miles of Cyan Lotus Mountain. Now they dare extend their claws onto the mountain!"

Xue Wu’s expression was serious: "If it truly is the Celestial Fall Sect, then there are three parties on Cyan Lotus Mountain, and the Saintess may not know. We must inform her quickly!"

"Let’s go, head to the back mountain first!"

The Cyan Lotus Sect members quickly moved away.

At the same time, on another mountain path, a Demonic Beast with red fur led over a hundred Celestial Fall Sect disciples silently towards the back mountain.

This Demonic Beast had horns on its head and wings on its sides, an Ancient Demonic Beast, Qiongqi!

However, this Qiongqi had a human-sized wound on its belly, though already stopped bleeding, it was still quite gruesome.

At this moment, someone came to report: "Elder Zuo, someone is climbing the mountain; they are disciples from the Zhenyang Sect!"

This Qiongqi lifted its massive head, and with its scarlet eyes rolling, spoken human language came from its immense mouth:

"Could they also be seeking the Cyan Lotus Sect’s cultivation techniques?"