bookcurios Chapter 278 The Witch of the Martial World 19
Chapter 278 The Witch of the Martial World 19
Lin Shinian looked at Guo Xiao and said seriously, "Guo Xiao, if you act according to her advice, you will inevitably be drawn into an even bigger conspiracy."
Guo Xiao snorted, "So what? It's still better than my father making a big mistake."
Lin Shiwan stepped forward and grabbed Guo Xiao's sleeve, "Calm down, maybe there are other ways."
As she spoke, she looked at Lin Shinian, who sighed and slowly said, "Your cooperation with Princess Jiayi is nothing but a case of seeking help from a tiger. The way to resolve this matter is to thwart the court's conspiracy."
And to make it clear to everyone that there is no such thing as a longevity cultivation method.
However, Lin Shiwan then remembered something else, namely the matter of the Demonic Sect poisoning its leader...
She was certain that the Guo family's cooperation with the imperial court was aimed at forcing the Demonic Sect to produce an antidote, or even eliminating the Demonic Sect altogether!
Thinking of this, Lin Shiwan became somewhat anxious. She pursed her lips, a determined glint in her eyes, "Actually, could we cooperate with the Demonic Sect? After all, as long as the Demonic Sect isn't destroyed, wouldn't the so-called plan have failed?"
Upon hearing this, the other two were taken aback. After a moment of realization, Lin Shinian was the first to deny it, "Impossible!"
The Demonic Cult is a group that commits all sorts of evil deeds; cooperating with them is like dancing with wolves.
Lin Shiwan, however, was unwilling to give up. "Brother, listen to me first. The imperial court is now colluding with the Guo family, and their power is immense. It will be difficult for us to fight against them on our own. Although the Demonic Sect has committed many evils, they do not want to be wiped out. Now that we have a common enemy, perhaps we can cooperate for the time being."
Lin Shinian's face darkened. "Sister, you're thinking too simply. The Demonic Sect is treacherous and cunning. Once we cooperate, they might stab us in the back at any time."
Guo Xiao listened from the side, his heart wavering. He thought again of the red silk and Qingyu's graceful figure...
"Lin Shinian, what Wan'er said is not entirely unreasonable. In the current situation, if we have another force, our chances of winning will increase."
Lin Shinian paced back and forth angrily, "Have you forgotten how many innocent people died at the hands of the Demonic Sect? If we cooperate with them, how can we face the dead?"
Importantly, Lin Shinian has always believed that the Demonic Sect is the source of all resentment, and that only by eliminating the Demonic Sect and obtaining the martial arts techniques can the martial world be at peace!
Only he can clear the Lin family's name!
Lin Shiwan gritted her teeth, "Brother, I know you are kind and upright, but this is only a temporary measure. Moreover, we can propose conditions to limit the evil deeds of the Demonic Sect."
Lin Shinian remained silent for a long time. "Sister, have you forgotten that the Demonic Sect is still our family's enemy? This matter doesn't need further discussion. I absolutely cannot agree to it!"
The group parted on bad terms. Lin Shiwan gritted her teeth, caught up with Guo Xiao, and decided to stick to her own thoughts.
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At this moment, Qingyu was in the valley discussing the next step of the plan with Hua Wuyi.
Well, although she didn't seem to say much throughout, it was Hua Wuyi who was chattering on and on. It was this time that made Qingyu realize that Hua Wuyi was a chatterbox.
Finally, Hua took a sip of tea, her gaze falling on the veil on Qingyu's face—
The veil concealed most of her face, revealing only a pair of bright and beautiful eyes, like a new moon, or stars, shimmering and captivating.
His grip on the cup tightened, and he couldn't help but say, "Why don't you take off your veil? There's no one else here. Take off your veil and talk to me."
Qingyu rolled her eyes at him. "What's it to you?"
She could tell that Hua Wuyi had been quite relaxed towards her lately, not afraid of making her angry.
Hua Wuyi chuckled, still staring intently at Qingyu, "It's not like we haven't met before. Why are you being so secretive? Are you trying to distance yourself from me?"
In reality, he was panicking because he couldn't remember what Qingyu looked like.
Qingyu blinked, her tone still somewhat dissatisfied, "So what if I'm ugly? It's none of your business."
However, she still removed her veil while speaking.
Hua's unintentional smile had just begun to appear when it froze on her face for the next second—
The person in front of her raised her wrist, her fingertips lightly touching the edge of her veil, the movement graceful.
As the veil slowly fell, it was as if a gentle breeze had swept by, making people hold their breath.
Her face was like a flower in full bloom in early spring, her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes were like autumn water, and her lips were naturally red without any makeup.
Her skin was as white as snow, as delicate as mutton fat jade, and seemed to glow softly in the sunlight. Every smile and frown was absolutely beautiful.
Hua Wuyi had never imagined that Qingyu possessed such unparalleled beauty. He was momentarily stunned, and for a long time, the valley remained silent except for the rapid beating of his own heart, as if he too was marveling at the beauty.
"You..." He opened his mouth but didn't know what to say, and his breathing slowed down.
Qingyu's eyebrows twitched, a hint of displeasure flashing across her face. "I'm ugly?"
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Hua Wuyi hurriedly stopped her, but immediately met her displeased gaze. For the first time, he felt a chill run down his spine and stammered, "I, I was just joking. Let's talk about serious matters. I just received news that Lin Shiwan actually wants to persuade Guo Xiao to cooperate with the Demonic Sect, which is a bit unexpected."
He tried to change the subject, but his gaze couldn't help but linger on Qingyu's beautiful face. Even just one more glance made him feel that his life was complete.
Qingyu already knew about this. The system has been quite diligent lately, informing her immediately of any developments over there. This is much faster than any carrier pigeon message; it's a live broadcast!
"Hmm, she's smart, but it's a pity her brother won't agree. However, this is also a variable for us. If the cooperation is successful, our plans may have to be adjusted."
After a pause, Qingyu added curiously, "So the Lin family was really wiped out by the Demonic Sect? Is our Demonic Sect really that ruthless?"
Hua Wuyi put down her teacup, met Qingyu's curious eyes, and gave a helpless smile. "How am I supposed to explain this? The Lin family's affairs happened more than ten years ago. How old were you and I back then? However, it should have some connection with the former sect leader."
As he spoke, his expression grew more serious, then he suddenly changed the subject, saying, "But speaking of which, don't you think Lin Shiwan has a special kind of charm?"
Qingyu almost laughed when she heard this. Of course she knew what kind of aura that was. It was the attraction brought by the female lead's halo. In the plot, Hua Wuyi was so infatuated that she couldn't find her way around.
Just as Qingyu was about to make a joke, she heard Hua Wuyi continue, "I suspect this person has practiced some kind of evil art. You should stay away from her in the future."
Does he think he can't see it? This Lin Shiwan is just a persistent nuisance...
Wait a minute! Does Xue Lingyuan's attitude mean he's already met Qingyu?
This thought made Hua Wuyi crush a stone without any expression. When he met Qingyu's strange gaze, he calmly clapped his hands and said, "I got a little emotional."