Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 96: Chapter 96 Li Zongrui, Even Easier to Deceive than Ye Qingchen

On a secluded peak of the Qingyun Sect, Li Zongrui rushed frantically toward the summit.

After Li Susu was brought to the Qingyun Sect, Li Zongrui had Elder Liu Qin personally help her rebuild her Dantian. Elder Liu Qin herself cultivated a Fire-Attribute Technique and had a fiery temperament. Upon hearing of Li Susu’s ordeal, she was consumed with righteous indignation. At the same time, she grew to cherish the talent of Li Susu, who possessed a six-star Vermilion Bird Martial Soul. Despite having long since stopped accepting disciples, Elder Liu Qin made an exception and took Li Susu as her Closed-door Disciple.

”Elder Liu, where is Su Su?” Li Zongrui called out eagerly before he had even entered the door.

Seeing his urgency, Elder Liu Qin sighed helplessly. She had watched him grow up; he was simple and kind-hearted, with exceptional cultivation talent, but his temperament was far too impetuous. When the day comes for Li Zongrui to inherit the position of Sect Master, this behavior simply won’t do. With this in mind, Elder Liu Qin earnestly advised, ”Young Sect Master, you are to inherit the position of Sect Master and take charge of our Qingyun Sect. You must act with composure and dignity; you cannot continue to be so rash.”

Li Zongrui stuck out his tongue. As he ran toward the inner courtyard, he replied perfunctorily, ”Got it, got it. I need to see Su Su about something. We can talk later.”

In truth, Li Zongrui held great respect for Elder Liu Qin. Otherwise, given his arrogant and self-important nature, he never would have tolerated her lectures.

”Su Su, you’ll never guess who I saw today!” Li Zongrui burst into Li Susu’s chamber, completely disregarding the fact that it was a woman’s boudoir and utterly oblivious to how rude his actions were.

Li Susu was sitting cross-legged in meditation, gaining insights into her realm. Startled by Li Zongrui’s abrupt intrusion, the flicker of enlightenment she had just felt vanished like smoke. She frowned slightly, but upon seeing it was Li Zongrui, her expression immediately changed to one of delight. ”Brother Zong Rui, what brings you here?” she asked coquettishly.

Li Susu stood and lazily stretched her body. Her gossamer-thin robe, nearly translucent, perfectly outlined her graceful curves. Because of her cultivation, a charming blush colored her cheeks. The sight made Li Zongrui’s heart pound and his thoughts scatter; he stood there dumbfounded, completely forgetting the purpose of his visit.

Li Susu smiled sweetly and took a few steps closer. The faint, youthful fragrance that wafted from her made Li Zongrui’s hands tremble involuntarily.

Li Susu was well aware of Li Zongrui’s status as the Young Sect Master of the Northern Desolate Country’s number one sect, the Qingyun Sect. If she could gain his favor, she would one day be the Sect Master’s wife. Everything from her access to Cultivation Resources to her social standing would change drastically. For this reason, Li Susu would occasionally reveal her seductive and vulnerable side to him.

Li Susu was a deeply calculative woman. Despite her youth, she had endured in silence for a decade and had even sacrificed her virginity just to steal Ye Qingchen’s Willow Wood Martial Soul. This revealed just how sinister and treacherous her heart was.

Although Li Zongrui was the prestigious Young Sect Master, he was ultimately naive and inexperienced with the world. After just a few meetings, he was completely bewitched by Li Susu. While he wasn’t entirely at her beck and call, he had given her a considerable amount of his own Cultivation Resources. This allowed Li Susu’s strength to quickly reach the second-level Martial Master realm after her Dantian was reconstructed.

Li Zongrui snapped back to his senses. He took a few more deep breaths of her fragrance before speaking. ”Su Su, today I saw that scum, Ye Qingchen! I can’t believe a degenerate like him actually got into our Qingyun Sect. I have no idea what those elders in charge of recruitment were thinking. Keeping trash like him around will only tarnish the Qingyun Sect’s reputation!”

”Ye Qingchen!” Upon hearing the name, Li Susu’s radiant smile instantly turned icy, and a vicious glint appeared in her eyes. She was so consumed by the name that she didn’t hear a single word Li Zongrui said afterward.

Not only had Ye Qingchen crippled her Dantian, but he had also killed her father and two brothers. Li Susu wished she could flay him alive.

Yet, Li Susu had forgotten that if Ye Qingchen hadn’t spent ten years nourishing her, she would have died in her youth. Instead of showing gratitude, she plotted to steal his Martial Soul. The situation she found herself in today was entirely her own doing.

”Where is that bastard Ye Qingchen now? I’m going to tear him to pieces with my own hands!” The icy chill in Li Susu’s voice made the rambling Li Zongrui shiver. He reflexively blurted out, ”He’s in the outer sect disciples’ area...”

Before Li Zongrui could finish, Li Susu was already heading for the door. With my current cultivation as a second-level Martial Master, killing Ye Qingchen should be easy. Plus, I have Li Zongrui to back me up. Ye Qingchen, you will die today!

”Su Su, where are you going?” Li Zongrui quickly grabbed her arm. ”Su Su, just a moment ago, Ye Qingchen personally killed Han Liang, an Inner Sect Disciple! Han Liang was a second-level Martial Master, but he was still no match for Ye Qingchen. You won’t be able to beat him if you go now.”

Li Susu had been blinded by hatred, but Li Zongrui’s words brought her back to her senses. If Ye Qingchen could kill Han Liang, another second-level Martial Master, then I truly am no match for him. However, my cultivation technique is special, and I have the six-star Vermilion Bird Martial Soul. As long as I reach the third-level Martial Master realm, Ye Qingchen will be no match for me.

Thinking of this, Li Susu’s face once again took on a tear-stained, pitiful expression. Her voice choked with emotion as she said to Li Zongrui, ”Brother Zong Rui, why is that scum so powerful? It’s all my fault for being too weak. It looks like I’ll never be able to get my revenge with my own hands...” She trailed off, sobbing softly.

As a novice in the ways of love, Li Zongrui couldn’t stand such a scene. He quickly took Li Susu’s hand to console her. ”Su Su, don’t be sad. If that scum hadn’t ambushed you, your strength would surely be far beyond the second-level Martial Master realm by now. Don’t worry, I’m here. I’ll go ask my father for some Spirit Pills to help you increase your strength.”

Li Susu smirked inwardly. This fool is even easier to deceive than Ye Qingchen. But aloud, she said coquettishly, ”Brother Zong Rui, you’re so kind. But if you give your Cultivation Resources to me, what about you?”

”Haha, I’m the Young Sect Master! This entire Qingyun Sect will be mine one day, so why would I ever worry about lacking Cultivation Resources?” Li Zongrui was immensely pleased with himself. Even when faced with such overwhelming hatred, Susu still thinks of me. How could I not love such an adorable and considerate girl?

Li Zongrui left Li Susu’s room, rushing off in a frenzy to ask for the Spirit Pills. Watching his retreating figure, Elder Liu Qin sighed once more and helplessly shook her head.