A Family of Hopeless Romantics, Except for the Evil Little Junior Brother-Chapter 200: Two Female Demon Lords

Li Xuanxiao explained, “Honored Lord, it was that old emperor of Daxia who caused your downfall. Unless we grind his bones to dust, it’s hard to ease the hatred in our hearts.”

Liu Qiushui raised her eyes slightly.

Li Xuanxiao wasn’t calling her ‘Dad’ anymore. She seemed to be a bit unaccustomed to it for a moment.

She was dazed for a second before she came back to her senses.

“Don’t worry. Sooner or later, I’ll make him pay the price!”

Liu Qiushui said in a low voice.

Fighting alone, she had no confidence in defeating the old emperor.

What’s more, the old emperor resided in the capital city of Daxia.

That made it even more impossible for her to win.

And that’s assuming he didn’t have any helpers.

To get revenge on the old emperor, she’d have to wait for the right time, place, and people.

Li Xuanxiao gave a light cough and cautiously spoke:

“Honored Lord, actually, I do have an idea.”

“You have an idea?”

It wasn’t that Liu Qiushui looked down on Li Xuanxiao, but when it came to battles between Tribulation Stage powerhouses—

Even many Body Fusion Stage cultivators couldn’t get involved, let alone Li Xuanxiao.

If it were someone else saying this to Liu Qiushui before,

They’d have been slapped away long ago.

Li Xuanxiao could tell she was skeptical, so he explained:

“Jia Sidao, the teacher of Great Sui’s Fifth Prince Ye Yunzhou, is also a Tribulation Stage powerhouse.

According to the intel I got from Mount Shushan, he’s planning to make a move on the old emperor of Daxia.”

Tribulation Stage powerhouse?

Liu Qiushui’s brows furrowed slightly.

All the Tribulation Stage powerhouses in Central State were known by name—how could there be one she didn’t know?

Who the h*ll was this Jia Sidao?

Great Sui had only ever had one Tribulation Stage cultivator—the Chief Offering Elder Sun.

So where did this one pop up from?

Li Xuanxiao said, “I only found out recently myself. It seems Jia Sidao entered Mount Shushan from outside Central State. They say he suppressed Great Sui’s top martial expert Huang Jiu in a single move.”

Huang Jiu, a Body Fusion Stage cultivator—Liu Qiushui had heard of him in her early years.

His strength and cultivation weren’t weak.

If he really was defeated in one strike, then it was indeed possible that Jia Sidao had reached the Tribulation Stage.

Li Xuanxiao paused, then continued:

“This Jia Sidao is currently scheming to kill the old emperor of Daxia!!”

“Why?”

But in the blink of an eye, Liu Qiushui had figured out the reason.

Li Xuanxiao slowly explained, “Jia Sidao entered Central State and became Ye Yunzhou’s teacher to set the stage for Great Sui.

But standing in Great Sui’s way is Daxia. And the easiest way to break Daxia’s national fortune—

Is to kill the old emperor who built Daxia’s current strength with his own hands.”

“So that’s how it is.”

Liu Qiushui nodded thoughtfully, but then another doubt arose.

“Tribulation Stage cultivators from outside Central State aren’t allowed to enter easily. That’s a rule set by Mount Shushan. How did he get them to agree to let him in?”

Li Xuanxiao said softly, “I once saw him meet with my master Lingxu in secret. I suspect they made some kind of private deal.”

For the greater good, he had no choice but to temporarily sacrifice his master’s reputation.

“I see!” Liu Qiushui said with sudden clarity. “So Mount Shushan gave secret permission behind the scenes.”

Li Xuanxiao nodded. “Mount Shushan has long been dissatisfied with the old emperor’s actions. They just couldn’t openly confront him due to certain reasons.”

Seeing Liu Qiushui frown in thought, Li Xuanxiao added:

“That Jia Sidao is probably also struggling to find a reliable ally right now. After all, the old emperor is strong and has the power of national fate behind him.

If you were to work with Jia Sidao, maybe you could use the chance to revive Asura Hall and form ties with Great Sui.”

Liu Qiushui couldn’t help but nod.

That idea did sound pretty good. It sure beat running around aimlessly like she was now.

Li Xuanxiao continued, “I also have another important piece of information to report to you.”

Liu Qiushui gestured for him to go on.

Only then did Li Xuanxiao say, “It seems that Di Nü Feng of Tian Sha Hall is also cooperating with Jia Sidao. They’re plotting against the entire Daxia.”

“What!?”

The moment Liu Qiushui heard Di Nü Feng’s name, her face changed immediately.

Li Xuanxiao said, “Think about it. If Di Nü Feng works with Jia Sidao, and they end up killing the old emperor and destroying Daxia’s national fortune—

Great Sui launches a northern campaign—wouldn’t that just make Di Nü Feng’s power even greater, leaving us with no hope of a comeback?

So...”

Liu Qiushui picked up, “So we have to get ahead of them and work with Jia Sidao first.

Or rather, right now, me working with Jia Sidao is my biggest advantage.

Asura Hall is weak now, and Tian Sha Hall under Di Nü Feng is strong.

Jia Sidao will definitely team up with me to restrain Di Nü Feng.

And I can reap all the benefits while sitting on the sidelines!!”

Li Xuanxiao gave a big thumbs up.

Sure enough, Liu Qiushui got it instantly.

If it were Di Nü Feng, she’d probably need a whole speech.

Liu Qiushui nodded and looked at Li Xuanxiao with more approval in her eyes.

“Your clone is following me—any problems with that?”

Li Xuanxiao quickly said, “No issue. Staying by your side, Honored Lord, I can help you with your troubles and give advice.

It’s just that my real body is being watched closely by Mount Shushan, and I can’t escape for now. I’ll have to wait for a chance in the future.”

“Don’t worry. I won’t treat you unfairly.”

Liu Qiushui added that, then pulled a red string out from her storage ring and looped it around Li Xuanxiao’s neck.

Li Xuanxiao: .........

Liu Qiushui gave a slightly apologetic smile, “Just a habit.”

Last time, when Li Xuanxiao’s soul was damaged, she used the string to keep him from running off.

Not only that, but Li Xuanxiao also called her Honored Lord like everyone else.

It still felt a little weird to her.

Though she couldn’t quite put her finger on why.

But now clearly wasn’t the time to dwell on such things.

With the plan decided, Liu Qiushui and Li Xuanxiao set off together for Great Sui to find Jia Sidao.

“.............”

A few days later.

Liu Qiushui and Li Xuanxiao had arrived at the capital city of Great Sui.

“I can’t go any farther.”

Standing outside the capital, Liu Qiushui said.

The great formation around the capital suppressed higher cultivations more intensely.

And her cultivation at the Tribulation Stage—no matter how well hidden—

Would be immediately discovered the moment she stepped in.

Compared to the capital’s grand formation being limited to the city itself, the range of Mount Shushan’s sword formation was—

Absolutely ridiculous. Like absurdity itself opened the door for absurdity—it was absurd to the extreme.

“Then should I go alone to find Jia Sidao?” Li Xuanxiao asked cautiously.

“Looks like we have no choice.” Liu Qiushui instructed, “Wherever you go, keep your mouth shut. Prioritize safety. If anything seems off, run immediately.”

Li Xuanxiao nodded.

Just then, someone nearby shouted:

“Fortune-telling! Fortune-telling! Nine out of ten are spot-on!”

Liu Qiushui ignored it.

“Young lady, how about a fortune?”

The Daoist’s voice rang out.

Liu Qiushui still didn’t respond. Couldn’t be bothered. Didn’t care.

“If this old man is right, you’re looking for someone. And that someone is a Daoist with the surname Jia.”

Liu Qiushui raised her brows and finally looked at him properly, her cold voice ringing out.

“How do you know?”

The Daoist smiled slightly, “It’s simple. Because... I am the one you’re looking for. I am Jia Sidao!!”

Liu Qiushui was shocked.

Only she and Li Xuanxiao knew she was looking for Jia Sidao.

And it was a last-minute decision—yet this man not only knew, but deliberately showed up to meet her.

This man was indeed unfathomable!!

Li Xuanxiao looked at Jia Sidao.

Jia Sidao glanced at Li Xuanxiao.

Their eyes met, and the whole thing felt a bit absurd.

“...........”

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