Chapter 37 Making things difficult
"what!"

"How dignified!"

"Nonsense!"

As soon as Li Qingque said this, more than a dozen powerful people present began to scold him, and a few of them sneered.

"This is too much of a joke. This boy is not Taichu Lingji, and his cultivation is only at the initial stage of Qi Refining. How can he be qualified to be the deputy island master of the Demon Refining Island? If this gets out, people will laugh at my Sword Gourd Palace for having no rules!"

"Yes, Senior Sister Qingque, we know you want to revive the Demon Refining Island, but you also need to have a detailed plan. What's the matter with you suddenly accepting a disciple on behalf of the master? This boy has low cultivation and his intelligence is not peerless. We have many people like him in Jianhu Palace. How can he be qualified to become the deputy island master of Demon Refining Island? You should think twice."

Xiao Daoyi looked at Zhang Qian with an unpredictable look, which was very scary, as if he wanted to see through Zhang Qian completely. After a long while, he smiled coldly, "We in Jianhu Palace have always been particular about rules. We have promoted outer disciples, inner disciples, and true disciples step by step, encouraging them to practice hard step by step. If this move of Uncle Master gets out, what will the hundreds of thousands of outer disciples of Jianhu Palace think? Your name is Zhang Qian, right? I don't care what kind of magic potion you gave Uncle Master Li. With your initial stage of Qi Refining, you are not even qualified to be an inner disciple, let alone the deputy island master of Lianmo Island? In my opinion, it is better to let him become an outer disciple first and follow the rules step by step."

"Yes, Daoyi's words make sense."

"Well, considering his aptitude and cultivation, it is reasonable for him to become an outer disciple first and then advance step by step."

"That's enough! This is an internal matter of my Demon Refining Island. You guys better stay out of it!"

Anger flashed across Li Qingque's face and he suddenly shouted.

"Senior Sister, these people are blocking us because they cannot bear to see our Demon Refining Island prosper. In their eyes, our Demon Refining Island should be torn apart to suit their wishes. Also, are you Xiao Daoyi? I heard that you are the best among the young generation in Xingyun Province? The small sword between your eyebrows is the symbol of your natural sword bone, right? That's interesting. It seems that you have no say in whether I can become the deputy island master of Demon Refining Island."

For some reason, Zhang Qian just didn't like Xiao Daoyi. It was as if he had a natural aversion to him. The more he looked at him, the more he hated him.

"presumptuous!"

"Insanity!"

"Nonsense!"

A group of powerful people scolded him.

A barely perceptible trace of anger flashed across Xiao Dao's face, but it disappeared in an instant. He smiled lightly, and his eyes became even more unpredictable.

"How rude! Since you have joined the Sword Gourd Palace, why don't you show respect to us? Junior Sister Li, didn't you teach him the rules of the Sword Gourd Palace?"

"That's right. Even if this kid really becomes the deputy island master of the Demon Refining Island, he can't lose his manners when meeting us. Otherwise, it would be disgraceful. Moreover, Daoyi has already refined the golden elixir, and was recently appointed as the outer sect deacon elder by the sect master. This kid is so disrespectful to him, what crime should he be punished for!"

"Daoyi, tell me, in my Jianhu Palace, what is the punishment for those who disrespect their elders and speak nonsense?"

Xiao Dao replied expressionlessly, "If you don't show respect to an elder and provoke him, you should be thrown into the Nine Evils Yinfeng Cave according to the rules. You will suffer from the Yinfeng for seven days and seven nights, and then your spiritual power will be destroyed and you will be kicked out of the mountain gate!"

"Humph, that's exactly it!"

"You... you!"

Li Qingque trembled slightly, her eyes were filled with anger, and there was a hint of grievance hidden deep in her eyes. She had never forgotten her master's will and wanted to carry forward the Demon Refining Island, but over the years she had been bullied by others all together, which made her feel miserable.

Now he is blocked from all directions and cannot even accept a junior disciple. It is obvious that in the eyes of his senior brothers and sisters, the Demon Refining Island should be in decline. How can it be allowed to develop?

Seeing that Li Qingque was shaking with anger, those powerful men were not moved at all, and some even sneered secretly. They just looked at Li Qingque with coercive eyes, forcing her to punish Zhang Qian personally.

"Junior Sister Li, this is the rule of my Sword Gourd Palace, so don't blame us."

"Yes, although we have always been on good terms, rules are rules, and they are to be followed. He is your junior apprentice brother, so we won't do anything. It is better for you to personally push him into the Nine Evils Yinfeng Cave."

"I...I..." Li Qingque was so angry and aggrieved that she couldn't speak. Zhang Qian looked at his sister in such a state, and his heart was filled with anger. He swept his eyes over the people present and smiled: "Sister, why are you angry with them? These people openly call you sister and junior sister, but they have plotted against you countless times in secret. Just ignore them. And, Master Li, you have watched this excitement for long enough, do you want to continue watching?"

Zhang Qian looked towards the void. His mind was extremely strong and he had long sensed a secret gaze hidden in the depths of the void, looking over here. Without thinking, Zhang Qian knew it was Li Qingcheng. If so many powerful people present knew that the leader was watching in secret, they would not be so presumptuous.

"what?"

"Head?"

These powerful beings are somewhat inexplicable.

"Okay, come in, everyone. It's not appropriate to make so much noise."

Li Qingcheng was also surprised when his whereabouts were exposed by Zhang Qian. Just now he was hiding in the deep void, without even using his spiritual sense, only observing with his eyes. No one present could sense his presence, but Zhang Qian, who had a low cultivation level, could sense it.

After hearing the sect leader's words, everyone present dared not act presumptuously anymore. Xiao Daoyi looked at Zhang Qian thoughtfully and followed everyone into the sect's main hall.

After entering the hall, Zhang Qian gently patted his senior sister's arm, signaling her to be at ease, and then looked around.

"This palace is really a treasure!"

The scene in the hall was very strange. It was clearly a brilliant starry sky. The ground was faintly transparent, revealing a swirling galaxy, and countless stars were swaying above the head.

Walking in the hall, it feels like entering the boundless starry sky. Stepping among the stars makes people feel happy and their hearts become heroic involuntarily.

Between the stars, dozens of chairs that seemed to be made of black ice were lined up on both sides.

At the end of the two rows of chairs was a tall cloud bed, on which sat a figure cross-legged. It was none other than Li Qingcheng, who was so gorgeous that she didn't look like a man.

"Greetings to the Supreme Master!"

Everyone saluted together, except Zhang Qian who stood there watching with great interest, clicking his tongue from time to time.

"Why don't you worship me?"

Seeing that Zhang Qian did not greet him, Li Qingque did not take it as an offense, but was just a little curious.

Zhang Qian narrowed his eyes and said, "These people just blocked my way and refused to acknowledge that I am a disciple of the Demon Refining Island. They even wanted to destroy my spiritual power and drive me out of the Sword Gourd Palace. So, I am not considered a member of the Sword Gourd Palace for the time being, so why should I worship you?"

Zhang Qian had no intention of keeping a low profile. What had just happened at the palace gate had made Zhang Qian feel suffocated. Now he didn't care about anything else and decided to leave a deep impression on Li Qingcheng first.

A supreme leader like Li Qingcheng has a broad mind and bearing that is incomparable to ordinary people.

Furthermore, he really couldn't make Zhang Qian cower and admit defeat.

Li Qingcheng smiled softly: "It's interesting. How did you see me hiding in the void just now?"

Zhang Qian smiled slightly: "It's nothing, I just guessed."

"Guessed? What a good guess, you have some courage! What do you think of my Sword Gourd Palace?"

Hearing Li Qingcheng's question, the powerful people present were shocked. When had they ever seen their leader being so easy to talk to?

"It's okay. I think every sect has its share of intrigues and schemes. This is unavoidable. But I don't know why, but Xiao Daoyi seems to be targeting me on purpose!"

(End of this chapter)