Yang Li had just revealed the secret, and everyone's faces showed a hint of "There's actually such a thing?"
However, except for Tao Qian, Yu Yanshi and a few others didn't show much joy.
One after another, they spoke, denying the possibility of using this matter to coerce Yin Qiye.
"This may not be useful, although we all know that Zhu Qi was once assassinated by Xiao Chunjiao, and his dragon root was locked, causing the Rashamon Girl to beco a widow right after her marriage... But as far as I know, Zhu Qi naturally has no interest in matters of n and won; his interest lies in tornting others."
"Though Zhu Qi is a beast, he is also an ambitious figure. In his eyes, a re woman ans nothing. If he finds out about this, he might just gift the Rashamon Girl to Yin Qiye."
"Don't forget the incident at Jin Mansion; the Rashamon Girl was captured by the Evil Sect's true disciple, Lian Yulou. She might already be dead, which explains why Yin Qiye hated Xiao Chenzhou of the Western Capital Army so much; he was willing to use himself as bait, eventually annihilating the Western Capital Army—could it be that he didn't realize his own lord was using the Rashamon Girl as nothing more than a discarded pawn?"
"It's likely that Zhu Qi personally cast a demon curse on her, a typical move by the Demon Sect, always sinister."
While Yu Yanshi and others were talking, Tao Qian suddenly spoke up.
"The affair of making Yin Qiye turn against his allies might indeed be feasible."
"Because the Rashamon Girl is now in my hands."
"However, what exactly is the relationship between this girl and Yin Qiye? We might need to interrogate her first to avoid startling the snake without catching the fish."
As Tao Qian spoke, everyone imdiately turned their heads to stare at him.
Those in the National Salvation Congress were all witnesses to the change at Jin Mansion, watching Lian Yulou abduct the Rashamon Girl.
They also guessed that Lian Yulou, officially Xiao Chenzhou's male concubine, was actually a man of the Ninth Prince, Zhu Qi.
Now that Tao Qian ntioned having the Rashamon Girl in his possession, did it an... Tao Qian had killed an Evil Sect true disciple?
Although they were vaguely aware of Tao Qian's supposed dragon demon identity through the subtle hints of the Tianjiang Immortal, one of the Three Immortals of the Great Wilderness, this was false.
But to kill an Evil Sect True Disciple!
It was well-known that to kill a true disciple of a major sect, another disciple of a major sect had to act.
Especially the Evil Sect, which is a top major sect in the Demon Path.
Everyone, having backgrounds related to Daoist and Buddhist sects like Shi Yingqiong from the powerful Shaoqing Sect, admitted to themselves they were no match for Lian Yulou.
Taishang Dao True Inheritor?
Spirit Treasure Sect True Inheritor?
With thoughts flashing through their minds, Yu Yanshi reacted the quickest, guessing Tao Qian's origins.
However, he didn't expose him but instead abruptly stood up.
He nodded to the manager of Xianheng Hotel, who imdiately ca forward and led them to a secluded guest room.
Well now, as soon as Tao Qian stepped in, he imdiately sensed it was shrouded in multiple forbidden techniques.
"This guest room is connected to the Secret Realm of All People; Daoist can act freely."
With that, Yu Yanshi finished speaking and Tao Qian started.
Previously, in the quiet room of Zhang Mansion, he had used the "True Word Secret Decree" to pry the truth from Lian Yulou's mouth.
Naturally, he wouldn't overlook his storage treasure bag.
Like plucking feathers from a passing goose, Tao Qian, who hadn't engaged in looting for a long ti, excitedly transferred all the good items from the Evil Sect true inheritor's treasure bag into his Holy Embryo Bag.
This included the Rashamon Girl, An Ya.
As Tao Qian waved his sleeve, a flash of light twinkled.
The Rashamon Princess, An Ya, who on her wedding day had caused the streets of Demon City to empty with her beauty stunning thousands, appeared before them all.
While she was still dazed, Tao Qian explained,
"Lian Yulou, this person was actually a reincarnated old demon of the Evil Sect, entangled by karmic retribution, who attempted to sched against instead of transcending; fortunately, with the aid of Sister Yunrong, I ultimately killed him."
"The grand sche of Zhu Qi was what I learned from the True Soul of Lian Yulou."
"This girl was originally to be returned to the Rashamon King by Lian Yulou, but she pleaded with Lian Yulou, claiming she was hopelessly in love with the Ninth Prince, preferring death over not returning to Prince Zhao's mansion... It seems there are hidden truths; perhaps the one this girl loves is Yin Qiye?"
As Tao Qian spoke, Rashamon Princess An Ya slowly regained consciousness.
Before she could see clearly where she was, a sowhat familiar face suddenly ca close, and then she heard him ask, "What is your relationship with Yin Qiye?"
This question, once heard, caused An Ya's beautiful, exotic face to dramatically change.
Subconsciously, she assud it involved an illicit relationship that the two could not publicly acknowledge, and now it was discovered by the Ninth Prince, Zhu Qi.
Now, was she to be tortured for information?
As Zhu Qi's official consort and the nominal mistress of the Prince Zhao Mansion.
Although she could not yet grasp their grand plan, she already knew so secrets, like what kind of person was Zhu Qi?
"A demon!"
"A devil!"
In An Ya's mind, the most terrifying adjectives popped up one after another.
She couldn't even imagine what terrible tortures she and Qi Ye would suffer if their relationship were exposed.
It would be worse than death!
With this thought, she imdiately prepared to trigger the spell within her body to commit suicide.
But it was only necessary if it could prevent any trouble for her lover, Qi Ye, after her death.
Her thinking was not without rit, but unfortunately, she had no control over her own body.
Even soone as powerful as Lian Yulou couldn't withstand the Divine Power that Tao Qian had recently acquired, let alone a re Rashamon Girl.
The next mont, extre terror appeared in An Ya's eyes, and she involuntarily blurted out,
"I and Qi Ye are the true husband and wife. Initially, my father rallied the navies of other Western countries to form a coalition to invade your country, thinking it was an ancient and backward country closed off for a thousand years, with a hastily ford navy that surely lacked combat power; as the saying goes in your Longevity Heavenly Dynasty, 're chickens and dogs.'"
"Who would have thought that the hastily assembled navy would severely damage us in the first battle? I was disguised as a man on one of the ships that got sunk, thinking death was certain; but in the last mont, my god arrived, my lover, my most heroic and beautiful lover..."
As An Ya narrated, the expressions of the others turned strange.
Initially, when they heard that the Rashamon Girl and Qi Ye had an illicit relationship, they thought it happened after An Ya's marriage into Prince Zhao Mansion, due to living in forced celibacy, which led to their affair.
But now, it wasn't like that at all.
Rather, there was a fully-fledged love story with classic elents.
Their love had developed before the peace marriage, born amid the war.
Regrettably, they were ultimately torn apart.
"After that, as you know, the Ninth Prince of your country defeated the coalition led by my father. As a peace offering, I was sent here to marry."
"Despite my nurous resistances, it was all in vain. My father said that as the Rashamon Princess, even if I was married off by force, I had to marry soone of equal status—none other than the Ninth Prince of your country, the current Grand Admiral."
"After I beca Princess Zhao, I even felt saddened when my husband was attempted upon, but soon I realized that it was a great fortune, because my husband was, in fact, a demon, a monster that should be fed to the grim reaper, the most disgusting and terrifying creature."
"Qi Ye knew about my plight. He once said he wanted to elope with , but he needed ti to prepare. Unfortunately, I was in trouble before he could get ready..."
At this point, An Ya had fully regained consciousness.
Seeing Tao Qian, Yu Yanshi, and the others clearly, she realized she was not in Zhu Qizhi's hands.
Instantly, hope sprouted within her.
But the next conversation between several individuals made her emotions fluctuate again.
"So, it seems that Qi Ye has long harbored thoughts of rebellion, which is quite expected since he is also a Taishang Demon Son, but Zhu Qi's status is much higher than his, which led him to reluctantly serve under him as a general in the Heavenly Demon Army."
"If we push forward now, considering the romantic entanglent and the grudge over a stolen wife, there's a high chance we could win him over."
"Not necessarily! He initially only wanted to elope with the Rashamon Girl to escape from Zhu Qi, not to rebel against him. Also being a Taishang Demon Son, Zhu Qi's status within the Taishang Demon Sect is extraordinary, he might sense Qi Ye's betrayal in an instant and resort to so Demon Sect Skill to kill him through the void."
"It's possible indeed. Daoist and Buddhist Sects might not sabotage their disciples' Cultivation Techniques, but the Demon Sect might very well do so."
"Qi Ye would also consider this point; his so-called preparation is probably looking to remove any traps inside his own Cultivation Technique. If he's not ready now, he definitely won't agree with us."
Yu Yanshi and the others saw a glimr of success and did not give up, exchanging ideas and making calculations.
anwhile, Tao Qian planned to secretly communicate with Yuan Gong inside the jeweled statue to seek advice again.
However, unexpectedly, Yuan Gong initiated contact first.
"Sly boy, this 'Qi Ye,' the Taishang Demon Son acting as the general for Zhu Qi's Heavenly Demon Army, must have cultivated one of the major scriptures of the Taishang Demon Sect, the 'Chiyou Three Disks Scripture,' known for its expertise in conquest and slaughter, surely countered by anyone who has cultivated the 'Six Desires Heavenly Demon Scripture.'"
"That lad called Zhu Qi has a lower cultivation level, which isn't much of a concern, but his Master, ha, if Qi Ye betrays, he could be killed by the Heavenly Demon Curse from thousands of miles away."
"But resolving this matter is simple. Listen to my advice, young one, retrieve a chapter of the 'All Heavens Secret Demon Scripture Formless Chapter' from the Outer Realm using the Refining Magic, and give it to Qi Ye to cultivate. At the critical mont, it would allow him to shift from being a Taishang Demon Son to a Secret Demon Child, thus fearing no Heavenly Demon Curse."
With every word from Yuan Gong, Tao Qian's eyes shone brighter.
Indeed, the arrangent made by his affordable master could never be useless.
Carrying the Yuan Gong statue was not only for practicing the 'Secret Demon Sacrifice Body Sword Technique' but more importantly, it was due to Yuan Gong's exceptional status and extraordinary experience.
Having an experienced elder was like possessing a treasure!
Tao Qian muttered to himself and replied in secret,
"Master Yuan, this ti shouldn't you thank your disciple a bit? Qi Ye is extraordinary, a true disciple of the Taishang Demon Sect commanding hundreds of thousands in the Heavenly Demon Army, effortlessly annihilated that troubleso Western Capital Army, and even defeated the coalition of Western Countries... A truly talented disciple indeed."
"Such a figure, through my intervention, could be swayed to join our Secret Demon Sect, adding a possibility for the revival of the Secret Demon Sect in the future. Master, you certainly must not forget this credit of your disciple."
Having said that, the statue of Yuan Gong in Tao Qian's arms trembled uncontrollably.
Clearly, the old demon of the Secret Demon Sect was also astounded by Tao Qian's audacity.
Fortunately, Tao Qian knew when to stop, aware that Yuan Gong had not yet revealed the thod to retrieve the Formless Chapter.
Without the No Skill Sect, Qi Ye could not be persuaded, so how would Tao Qian overco the calamity in Demon City?
Tao Qian quickly held his tongue but couldn't help asking another question before discussing the plan with Yu Yanshi and the others,
"Master Yuan, you said the Chiyou Three Disks Scripture has a backdoor, does the All Heavens Secret Demon Formless Chapter also have one?"
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