Chapter 004: Women are truly incomprehensible

If it were not for the fact that Wang Jiu's voice sounded genuinely sincere, Li Qingming would now want to change the name of his number one enemy in his little notebook to his name

I apologize, miss

The tall and thin Li Li kicked over, interrupting the despicable act of airing family grievances, and then cleared his throat and said: "Brother Ping works for the master and mistress, dealing with countless matters daily. How could he have the time to concern himself with the trivial issue of the old residence's demolition? If the young lady wishes to see Brother Ping, we can make an appointment on your behalf..."

Now help me break free, and also, I might have to fight these three fools later. Although their individual strength is average, their teamwork can be quite troublesome. It is essential to coordinate well with my movements.

Li Qingming stepped out of the courtyard with a long sword at her waist and encountered three familiar faces

Li Peng nodded in agreement and said: "She is the master's biological daughter, and Ping Ge is merely the second steward; it should be Ping Ge who comes to see her."

Li Qingming became increasingly enraged, as these three fools were so foolish that their provocations were unbearable to witness

Then you said you were busy, do you not even remember what you said yourself

Are there only the three of you? Where is Li Ping?

Shen Garden is one of the few legacies left to her by her mother, Shen Yue'e, before her passing. However, not long ago, she was suddenly informed that this garden had been included in the family demolition plan by the head of the family, Li Fengyun

Li Qingming was taken aback: "What... what have you done to them!? Is there poison on the sword?"

Before Brother Ping ran the circuit... Oh no, before dealing with numerous affairs, he told us that the young lady is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, and she is likely to stand her ground even at the cost of turning against her family. To avoid putting us in a difficult position during construction, we must first invite the young lady back to the family estate. Unfortunately, although the three of us possess great strength, we do not dare to confront the young lady, so we asked Brother Ping to give us a binding puppet talisman, so that we can invite the young lady to temporarily return home with the three of us for two days. Once the construction here is completed, we will definitely arrange a new residence for the young lady.

At the same time, Li Yuan and Li Li had already become alert. One drew out two short swords, while the other positioned the staff behind him in front of his chest. However, what happened next was like a replay of the previous scene. The blunt swords collided heavily with the weapons of both individuals, causing their sword paths to skew, resembling a kite with a broken string, each leaving a cut on their chests and thighs.

Then, under the incredulous gaze of Li Qingming, the dull sword lightly grazed the waist muscle of Li Peng. Li Peng's eyes widened, and without uttering a word, he covered his waist with both hands and fell down, subsequently retching incessantly

So what are you waiting for

No, this type of hard qigong that transports vital energy can only be practiced to a small perfection at the 9th level of heaven. Aside from the fixed vulnerabilities, as the vital energy circulates, the extraordinary meridians may occasionally experience intermittent points. However, this flowing vulnerability is fleeting... Even cultivators of celestial methods at the Wind Awakening realm find it difficult to capture, let alone using that leisurely sword momentum to strike precisely at the vital energy's interruption point.

Could it be that this dull sword of a whiteboard... is actually exceptionally lucky

When Li Qingming's mother, Shen Yue'e, was still alive, although she held the status of a concubine, she was the only companion by Li Fengyun's side. It was not until after her death that Lu Xin entered the Li family estate. Lu Xin harbored deep resentment towards this, naturally directing her anger at Li Qingming, often reducing her daily allowances and pocket money due to her inadequate progress in cultivation, to the extent that the dignified eldest daughter of the family was reduced to the miserable state of having only plain soup and cabbage to eat

Ah, I was just wanting to remind you that someone wants to use a puppet talisman to bind you

... ... And then?

As expected, although Li Peng was slow-witted, his body was astonishingly agile. The moment Li Qingming aimed to strike at his back, he felt a tingling sensation behind him. Instinctively, he twisted his body, and in an instant, his right arm swelled up, the blue veins coiling like venomous snakes. His arm swept down like an iron rod, blocking Li Qingming's path of the sword.

Just as Li Qingming's anger was gradually brewing and about to erupt, the voice of Wang Jiu echoed in her mind

However, before Li Qingming could fully contemplate, her arm suddenly moved involuntarily, grasping the long sword at her waist. Then, as if being pulled by an invisible rope, she stumbled forward, and ahead... was none other than Li Peng, the most robust and powerful among them

Li Qingming felt an intense inner turmoil, wishing to tear those three despicable individuals to shreds. On the other hand, she was also filled with inner fear, terrified that she might truly leave and never again see this familiar courtyard.

The three close associates and sycophants of Li Ping, the second steward of the Li family in Qingyun City

Having spoken, he sent the gentle breeze from the Sword World into Li Qingming's body, and in an instant, the power of the immobilization talisman was blown away like mist by the wind. Li Qingming felt a sudden lightness throughout her body, as the heavy pressure that felt as if it were a mountain had vanished without a trace

The girl roared in her heart: Wang Jiu, what are you doing? Are you trying to kill me?

Wang Jiu said: "I just happen to have something to remind you..."

Wait, can you help me break free from the restraints

No, I just thought you might be free now, so I wanted to remind you

"I have no time! Wait until I deal with these three subordinates before we talk again." Li Qingming hung up the call with her master fiercely, then turned to the three individuals with a cold expression and said indifferently, "I don't care how you plan to design things, I will stay here and won't go anywhere."

Anxiety, resentment, and even shame and regret surged forth, overwhelming the young girl and causing her eyes to sting and her vision to blur. It was at this moment that Wang Jiu's voice rang out once more

Li Li, Li Peng, and Li Yuan, although each possesses exceptional martial skills that could qualify them as top-tier experts in the martial arts world, are still not regarded highly by Li Qingming. By the time she graduated from the inner sect's body refinement class at the age of 10, she had already become a superlative expert in the martial arts realm

Hello! The petite and delicate Li Qingming covered her face with her hands, her cheeks flushed, feeling puzzled inside

Next, take advantage of the three people's unpreparedness to subdue one of them first, and then face the other two. With her current strength, it should be relatively easier... However, the three of them are inseparable and work together with great synergy. The opportunity for me is only for a fleeting moment, but as long as I initiate the attack on Li Yuan with the starting move of the Chasing Wind Sword, I should have an eighty to ninety percent chance of success.

According to the master-servant contract, I have always viewed it with integrity; the term "peeping" is used to describe ... ...

At this moment, looking at the unremarkable white blunt sword at his waist, Li Qingming felt a slight dizziness in his mind and, vaguely, could not help but ponder such a question

The three individuals are all around twenty-four or twenty-five years old, with upright postures and remarkable appearances. Although they are dressed in short blue shirts typical of servants, the fabric is exquisite, and their attire is clean and tidy, clearly indicating that they are servants from a wealthy family

Li Li, in a fit of anger, exclaimed: "Which side are you on, you fool?! What did you say before coming here? If you are not familiar with your lines, do not interrupt casually!"

However, the binding puppet talisman is a celestial talisman, and although it is merely the most basic white talisman, it can easily bind Li Qingming. Even if one cannot command the wind with qi, it cannot resist the force of the talisman.

Wang Jiu said: "Do you want to fight? Alright!"

Li Fengyun, that scoundrel, devoted his entire life to the cultivation of the immortal path, completely disregarding family affairs and acting as if he were a hands-off manager. Such despicable and outrageous behavior could only be carried out by that wicked woman, Lu Xin!

Having spoken, she turned away, no longer paying attention to the three lackeys. However, just as she turned her back, she felt a slight tingling at the nape of her neck. The instinct honed from years of martial arts training sent a warning, prompting her to instinctively lunge forward to evade the malice approaching from behind

The long sword's momentum was too slow, unable to surpass Li Peng's iron-arm block. The dull sword, being a mere wooden blade, could not possibly inflict any damage on Li Peng's Sevenfold Heavenly Qilin Arm divine skill. When it struck against the skin of his arm, it produced a loud clanging sound, causing the sword's trajectory to uncontrollably veer downward

Among the three, the tallest and most robust, Li Peng, with a simple and honest expression, said: "Ping Ge was caught slacking off during training by the master and was punished to run laps around the city. He should have already reached Qingyun River by now..."

Li Qingming was startled by the sudden sound, her whole body shivering, and then she roared in her mind: "Wang Jiu! You are peeping into my thoughts again!"

Li Qingming was instantly enraged: "I see that Li Ping still needs to make an appointment?"

Don't you think it's too late

It is already too late? Then forget it, I originally wanted to help you break free from your constraints, but since it is already too late...

Oh, you are still the eldest daughter of the family head

The second steward, Li Ping, is a loyal sycophant of the head of the household, Madam Lu Xin, while Li Qingming and Lu Xin are like fire and water, making it clear that the three of them are enemies rather than friends

The girl was visibly delighted: "Great! I never expected that this dull whiteboard sword could actually decipher the talismans of the immortals! Just based on this, my 9 taels of silver have already multiplied! If I were to auction this talisman-deciphering sword, it would probably fetch hundreds of taels of silver with people fighting over it... No, being able to instantly decipher the white talismans, I could easily exchange it for wind crystals, and from now on, I would never have to live on plain water again. Oh, what the hell am I even thinking about!"

Afterward, the two curled up on the ground like shrimp balls, retching continuously

"Damn!" Wang Jiunan rarely swore, "You dare to poison me, so exquisite and beautiful? Why don't you use your nose to eat carrots instead?! I merely tapped their weak points... The three of them must have practiced some external protective techniques, but they haven't mastered them; their weak points are larger than your face."

If it were to help draw lottery tickets, would I soon be able to rival the wealth of nations

The current conspiracy surrounding the demolition is undoubtedly the result of Lu Xin's relentless encroachment. Not long ago, Li Qingming submitted a letter of protest, vehemently denouncing Lu Xin's insidiousness and malice. However, the protest letter seemed to vanish without a trace, and it was only after a long time that a reply was received, prominently stamped with Li Fengyun's personal seal. Yet, the content merely cited the improper format of the letter as a reason to return the complaint outright

Li Li's voice sounded particularly harsh and detestable from behind.

Of course I remember! Are you here to mock me now?

Li Yuan, Li Li, Li Peng

Of course, what difficulty is there in having a white talisman?

However, the attack from behind came too swiftly; just as the girl leaned forward, she felt a light tap on her shoulder. Following that, a dull yet unstoppable force spread throughout her body from her shoulder, leaving her completely paralyzed and unable to move

Although the protective martial arts practiced by these three individuals are not the most advanced techniques, they are nonetheless a secret transmission of the Li family, among the top in the martial world, approaching the level of immortals. How could there be such significant vulnerabilities? Moreover, which family places their vulnerabilities on their waist or legs?

When you have some free time ... ...

I know! This is none of your business, so don't come and cause trouble!

Li Yuanzhe said in a soft, reading-like tone: "Although Miss Qingming is the biological daughter of the master, the family's influence index is currently only 17.3, which is slightly inferior to Ping Ge's 18.1..."

Upon seeing the three individuals, the young girl slightly furrowed her brows