The Daughter of the Hawk God
When the morning of the second day arrived, a dense layer of fog floated between the mountains. Opening the window and looking down, Jiaping City was submerged in a sea of fog. Only a few tall buildings like the tower were visible. They were like isolated islands in the sea, bobbing up and down in the sea of fog.
No one truly realised what had happened last night apart from Li Qingshan. He lowered his head and looked at his right hand. It was a hand covered in calluses and thick knuckles. The marks of many years of toil had not simply vanished with cultivation. It was exactly this hand that had crushed an opponent to death last night. The feeling of being crushed remained clearly in his palm, engraved in his memory.
If he were a regular person, he would probably sigh over the blood on his hand and lament over it. However, he found it to be very wondrous and quick. It was not just his demonic nature that made his heart cruel. He could shed tears for Little Ann, he could cry for Xuanyue, but a piece of trash like Zhao Liangqing was not even worth a sigh from him.
You could choose not to accept the dark side of your heart and pretend you were still a regular human, or you could accept it calmly and find a few more pieces of trash like that so that you could properly enjoy the pleasure of crushing them to death.
Between the two options, Li Qingshan chose the latter without the slightest hesitation. To quote what he had said in the beginning, why did he have to suppress his interest? Weren't there a lot of people in the world worth killing?
On the first day of joining the Hawkwolf Guard, the newcomers were usually given time to rest and familiarise themselves with the environment. Today, the true training of the Hawkwolf Guard would begin, under the guidance of a senior.
Originally, this person was Ge Jian, but the person who came was the "brandy nose" who had made a bet with Li Qingshan. He patted Li Qingshan's shoulder and smiled. "Kid, you really were impressive last night. Even I wouldn't be bold enough to do that."
Just from that, Li Qingshan knew he was probably not Zhuo Zhibo's trusted aide. Speaking of which, even if Li Qingshan wanted to accept a trusted aide, he would never accept someone so unscrupulous.
Diao Fei and Qian Rongzhi sat beside Li Qingshan. They each had their own thoughts, so they said nothing.
"Brandy Nose" cleared his throat and began the first lesson of the Hawkwolf Guard: the history of the Hawkwolf Guard.
Li Qingshan listened attentively. For the first time, he knew exactly where he was. He was shocked by the magnificent story in the thick history. He murmured, "The Great Xia Dynasty?"
What would a dynasty established by a cultivator look like? What was even more shocking was that the commander of one of the most powerful organizations in the human dynasty was actually a demon. This was simply too inconceivable!
But he could understand Emperor Taizu's feelings. His wife would fight for his favor, his children would fight for the throne, and even loyal ministers and generals would clash with him for their own ideals. The human heart was too complicated, and only their loyalty would never change.
Although Li Qingshan was unwilling to admit that Little Ann was his pet, it was difficult to find a more accurate way to address him. The reason why he could trust him so much was because of his pure thoughts and unreserved reliance on him.
"Brandy Nose" was like the most outstanding storyteller. Spittle flew everywhere as he talked about this period of history in a grand manner. But when he reached there, he suddenly stopped and looked at Li Qingshan with a smile. "When you mention the head commander of our Hawkwolf Guard, sir protector Hawk God, you have to mention his daughter …"
Li Qingshan, who was in thought with his head lowered, suddenly raised his head. All he heard was the name that Brandy Nose said slowly, "Gu Yanying!"
Li Qingshan closed his eyes slowly as if he had sunk into his thoughts once more. The graceful figure in snow-white clothes appeared in his head again. When Yan Song mentioned Gu Yanying, he had mentioned that she had an impressive background, but Li Qingshan had never thought it would actually reach such a level.
"Brandy Nose" continued, "Of course, you can't tell anyone else about this. This might be an open secret within the Hawkwolf Guard, but it's also a taboo. The White Wolf commander has specially written that if anyone dares to gossip about this, I'll watch them chew their tongues to pieces. Don't think that's just a saying. You can treat this as the number one rule of the Hawkwolf Guard of the Ruyi commandery. You can just ignore it. It's not like you'll ever have the chance to get involved with such an important figure in your lives anyway. "Reaching there, he glanced at Li Qingshan again.
Li Qingshan did not respond. After his slight shock, he recovered his composure. The goal that Oxen had given him was far too lofty. His gaze had never stopped at this world right from the beginning.
When your ultimate goal was to fly into the sky, even if someone told you just how tall Mount Everest was and how difficult it was to climb, you could agree, but you would not feel too pressured. As a matter of fact, you might even find this goal to be much simpler.
As for whether he could get involved with them or not, that would be up to fate. However, if he could, he would. He was not afraid of others calling him lustful, as he admitted that he was lustful. He also liked fine alcohol, delicious food, and he liked crushing his enemies to death. He even had good pills and spiritual artifacts.
… …
Passing through the bustling streets, Li Qingshan arrived before the government. There was a pair of large, stone lions at the entrance. In Li Qingshan's opinion, they were not just there to frighten ordinary people or to demonstrate their might. The spiritual qi they gave off told him that if anyone intruded, the pair of stone lions would immediately spring to life and rip the enemy to shreds with their claws and teeth.
Compared to them, the two guards were more like decorations. Seeing Li Qingshan in the Black Wolf uniform, no one dared to stop him. After he introduced himself, the runners immediately led him in.
The government was bustling with all kinds of people, led by the runners, hurrying to and fro. It seemed that they all had their own business to attend to, not just to complain.
Zhou Wenbin received Li Qingshan in the garden behind the government office. In the bright sunshine, Zhou Wenbin, dressed in a green robe, sat cross-legged on a futon, enjoying the scenery under a big willow tree by the pond. He did not look like a county magistrate, but more like a hermit living in the forest. He was extremely leisurely, which was a far cry from the busy government office.
Li Qingshan cupped his hands and said, "Your Excellency, you are so carefree!"
Zhou Wenbin waved his hand, and another futon fell in front of him, along with a few exquisite tea sets.
Li Qingshan sat down casually. He saw Zhou Wenbin wave his hand, and the steam rising from the pond seemed to condense in his palm, turning into water that flowed into the teapot. Then, hot steam came out, and the fragrance of tea spread out, filling two teacups.
Just Now, Zhou Wenbin said leisurely, "We cultivators should not be entangled with too many mundane affairs!"
Li Qingshan asked curiously, "Then why do you still want to be the county magistrate, Your Excellency? Why don't you find a beautiful place to cultivate?"
"This is something you don't know. This is a method of the Confucian Sect. It gathers the wishes of all living beings, and it can also be used for cultivation. That's why I am the county magistrate of Jiaping City."
Zhou Wenbin explained slowly. Only then did Li Qingshan learn that there was actually a method like this, and it was an extremely efficient method of cultivation. It did not require too much effort. Zhou Wenbin had a group of secretaries and aides under his command to help him deal with various administrative matters. Normally, all he had to do was stay in the backyard, sipping tea and admiring the flowers. There really were countless paths of cultivation.
Li Qingshan returned to the main topic. "May I ask why you've summoned me here, sir?"
Zhou Wenbin said, "Do you know that you don't have long to live?"
Li Qingshan said, "I really don't know about that."
Zhou Wenbin said, "You've deeply offended Zhuo Zhibo. He's a coward, which is why he chose to endure it. Don't we both know you extremely well? You don't have any decent backing. Old Wang of the Clear River prefecture should dislike you very much. Zhuo Zhibo will realise this sooner or later. "
Li Qingshan's expression did not change. "Then what do you want, sir? Don't tell me you want me to join you instead, sir? "
Zhou Wenbin said, "I'd like to have a subordinate like you. I've heard about what you've done in Qingyang district, but you've directly made me a district lieutenant, and I've even wasted a portion of grain."
Only then did Li Qingshan remember the prefect's brother-in-law, Ye Dachuan. Calculating the time, they should be arriving today.
"However, since you've joined the Hawkwolf Guard, you can't just leave as you please."
Li Qingshan said, "Then all I can do is run?"
Zhou Wenbin shook his head. "The crime of betraying the Hawkwolf Guard is even greater. It's enough to issue a warrant for your arrest. The world is so vast, so where can you run to? You really can run to the depths of the mountains or forests and coexist with those daemons."
Li Qingshan thought about it. That was not a difficult matter.
Zhou Wenbin said, "If you want to avoid Zhuo Zhibo's schemes right now, there's only one place you can go."
Li Qingshan asked, "Where?"
"The Hundred Schools of Thought!"
"Where are the Hundred Schools of Thought?"
"Obviously in the Clear River prefecture."
"What kind of place are the Hundred Schools of Thought?"
"It's a place for ordinary people to cultivate, as well as the foundation of the Great Xia empire. As the district magistrate, apart from watching over the region, I also have the responsibility of selecting talents for the empire. I can recommend talented Qi Practitioners to study in the Hundred Schools of Thought. Even the duties of the Hawkwolf Guard can be temporarily set aside, so there's obviously no need for me to worry about Zhuo Zhibo. I'll be honest with you. I come from the Hundred Schools of Thought. Going there will be much more beneficial to your cultivation than being a Hawkwolf Guard."
Li Qingshan said, "May I ask why you're so fond of me, sir?"
Zhou Wenbin said, "Your talent is mediocre, but I like your personality very much. I can't bear to see you destroyed in the hands of a crafty old man. There will be a day when you return to the Hawkwolf Guard. I don't mind if you come to Jiaping city. We can continue working together."
If there were people who disliked your personality, there would obviously be people who liked your personality. When you received ill will, you received good will. It was very fair.
After a moment of thought, Li Qingshan replied, "Thank you for your kind intentions, sir. There will definitely be a day when I go there and take a look, but not now. I still have some matters to attend to in Jiaping city."
He guessed that the Hundred Schools of Thought should be a place similar to a school, a school for Qi Practitioners. They raised geniuses for the Great Xia empire and could suppress the geniuses of sects and cultivators. However, since it was a school, there would definitely be tuition fees, and there would definitely be many inconveniences for him to do things. At the very least, he would not be able to go on a killing spree in the name of justice.
Right now, he needed flesh and blood to help Little Ann refine his body, and he needed to obtain even more Qi Gathering pills from these missions for cultivation. These two matters complemented each other, so they were extremely suitable for Jiaping city. Most importantly, he was not afraid of Zhuo Zhibo, not at all.
Zhou Wenbin frowned. "Looks like you don't understand the strength of sixth layer Qi Practitioners."
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