2: Demonic cult spy! The reward for doing evil!

Liu Ruyan watched Li Shengyuan’s departing back, her beautiful eyes gleaming.

“A powerhouse of Senior Asura’s caliber would abandon his hidden position in the Capital of Great Qian just to save me. It seems our Demonic Sect is about to make a big move again!”

“If I have the chance to meet Senior again, Ruyan will definitely offer herself to him!” Liu Ruyan’s eyes were filled with determination.

Then her gaze became much more serious, “I need to get out of here soon and report the situation in the capital to the Sect Master!”

No sooner had she spoken than Liu Ruyan was about to leave this secluded place.

However, just as she moved, the cold voice that reached her ears made her delicate body stiffen.

“Little demoness, where are you going to report the situation?!”

Li Shengyuan, now clad in the Demon Suppression Division’s golden robe, stood with his hands behind his back before a pale and terrified Liu Ruyan, his gaze cold as he spoke frigidly:

“I originally thought you were just a little demoness from the Joyous Union Sect, but I never expected you to also be a spy for the Demonic Cult. I almost let a big fish get away!”

Li Shengyuan hadn’t expected that his clumsy attempt would actually expose the demoness’s true identity!

Liu Ruyan immediately turned pale with fright, looking at Li Shengyuan in a flustered manner and asking, “You… how did you find me?”

Li Shengyuan said disdainfully, “You really think you’re some important figure? Was it hard to find you?!”

No sooner had he spoken than Li Shengyuan raised his hand and struck Liu Ruyan with a palm, almost killing her…

Although she was a demoness from the Joyous Union Sect before, since she hadn’t committed any murder or robbery, at most she would have been imprisoned for a few years.

But now that he knew she was a spy for the Demonic Cult, it wouldn’t be as simple as just a few years in prison…

Li Shengyuan lifted the dispirited Liu Ruyan with one hand and headed to the scene of his “crime.”

By the time he arrived, the area had already been cordoned off by people from the Demon Suppression Division.

Leading them was Liu Zhen, another Golden-robed Demon Suppressor of the same rank as him. He was a pure Fourth-Grade martial artist, though his physique was much more robust than Li Shengyuan’s.

The three Black Uniform Zhen Mo Shis, however, hung their heads low, being questioned by Liu Zhen.

With the arrival of Li Shengyuan, who was carrying Liu Ruyan, he attracted everyone’s attention.

Liu Zhen was also somewhat surprised to see Li Shengyuan’s appearance. He went up to him and cupped his fist, saying,

“Brother Li, I didn’t expect this matter to alarm you as well.”

Li Shengyuan coolly waved his hand and threw Liu Ruyan, whom he was holding, onto the ground.

“This woman was captured by me, but I didn’t expect her to be rescued by a demon, and then I just happened to encounter her again and snatched her back.”

Seeing that Li Shengyuan had captured the demoness again, the three Black Uniform Zhen Mo Shis felt relieved, followed by admiration for Golden Uniform’s strength!

They had personally experienced how terrifying that demon’s strength was.

The three of them couldn’t even put up a fight!

Golden Uniform Liu Zhen also said in surprise, “Brother Li exchanged blows with that demon?”

Li Shengyuan nodded expressionlessly, “I had one exchange with that person. He is indeed formidable; his strength is not beneath mine!”

“Seeing that he couldn’t shake me off, he threw this demoness aside and fled himself!”

Liu Zhen was startled again upon hearing this. Although Li Shengyuan was young, his strength was not to be underestimated.

Among the nine Golden-robed Demon Suppressors of the Demon Suppression Division, his strength could definitely rank among the top three!

And that demon was actually not beneath him?!

When did such a demon appear in the capital?

His thoughts were the same as Liu Ruyan’s: Is the Demonic Cult about to make a big move again recently?

Liu Zhen said with a solemn expression, “This matter is of great importance and must be reported to the Chief Assistant!”

The Demon Suppression Division has three Chief Assistants, who report directly to the Divine Phoenix Empress and are all powerhouses of the Upper Third Grade!

Li Shengyuan nodded, “I’ll trouble Brother Liu with this matter.”

Even if it was reported to Empress Mu Qingning, Li Shengyuan was not flustered in the slightest. As the saying goes, “the darkest place is under the lamp,” he didn’t believe they could find him.

Then he pointed to Liu Ruyan on the ground and said, “This woman is not as simple as a Joyous Union Sect demoness; she is a spy from the Demonic Cult who infiltrated the capital. Have the spellcasters in the Demon Suppression Division interrogate her thoroughly!”

“A Demonic Cult spy?” Liu Zhen looked at Liu Ruyan in surprise again.

“If that’s truly the case, then Brother Li has rendered a great service today!”

“It’s all for the people of Great Qian,” Li Shengyuan replied indifferently.

Upon hearing this, everyone present was moved, all looking at Li Shengyuan with reverence.

We are far from reaching the realm of Golden Uniform Li!

As expected of the Chief Assistant’s eldest grandson, and the current Emperor’s junior brother!

“I have other matters, so I’ll take my leave first.” After cupping his fist towards Liu Zhen, Li Shengyuan turned and departed.

Under everyone’s reverent gaze, Li Shengyuan slowly disappeared down the street.

Immediately after, Liu Zhen waved his hand and shouted coldly, “Escort this demoness back to the yamen and interrogate her severely! We must extract information about that demon!”

“Yes.”

The Silver Cloaks and Black Uniform Zhen Mo Shis who came with him responded in unison.

To prevent another demon from snatching the person, Liu Zhen intended to personally escort her.

Meanwhile, Li Shengyuan, after making a detour, had returned to the Grand Secretarys Courtyard.

His Chief Assistant grandfather was most likely still discussing state affairs with Empress Mu Qingning and was not home.

His grandmother died young, giving birth only to his father and second uncle. His father, Li Mu, and mother, Wenren Qingxuan, were fighting enemies in the Northern Border, returning home once a year.

His second uncle, Governor Li Mo, was dispatched to Qingzhou to serve as the provincial governor. His second aunt was naturally with him. His second uncle was now equivalent to a provincial governor in his previous life, holding a very high office.

Everyone in the Li family held important positions in Great Qian. His grandfather, Li Cangsheng, was even the current Chief Assistant. They had people in both the military and political circles, which under normal circumstances would be absolutely impossible!

It was no exaggeration to say that the Li family was the number one family in Great Qian!

To maintain balance, the Emperor would certainly not allow the Li family to dominate.

But who made him the Divine Phoenix Empress Mu Qingning’s only and most trusted junior brother?

The vast Grand Secretarys Courtyard, apart from maids and servants, usually only had Li Cangsheng and Li Shengyuan, grandfather and grandson, so it was very quiet.

Oh, and recently, there was also his younger brother Li Xinghe and younger sister Li Ruotang, but they should be studying at the Black White Academy in the capital now, only returning home in the evening.

His second uncle had a “late-in-life child,” so his younger brother was only ten and his younger sister eight, both at an age where even dogs would find them annoying.

However, these siblings listened to him the most, which greatly pleased Li Shengyuan.

As Li Shengyuan returned home, the maids and servants along the way respectfully bowed and greeted him.

The eldest young master was the pride of their Li family!

When they told others that they worked for the Li family and saw the eldest young master every day, everyone would be incredibly envious!

Arriving at his small courtyard, Li Shengyuan called out inside:

“Xiaoqian, prepare hot water for me. I’m going to the palace tonight to have dinner with Her Majesty!”

“Young Master, knowing you were going to the palace, Xiaoqian has already prepared the hot water.”

A charming and lovely young girl walked out of the courtyard, greeting Li Shengyuan with a smile.

Xiaoqian was his personal maid, now eighteen years old. He had bought her from the slave market when she was ten, seeing her pitiful state.

More than a maid, she was like a playmate who had grown up with him since childhood.

Li Shengyuan, like an older brother, smiled and ruffled Xiaoqian’s small head.

“Xiaoqian and I are truly in sync.”

Xiaoqian’s small face immediately flushed, and she lowered her head, softly saying, “Young Master, you should hurry and bathe, the water will get cold soon.”

“Xiaoqian will help Young Master change…”

The two arrived at the bathroom. Xiaoqian skillfully helped Li Shengyuan remove his robes. Looking at Li Shengyuan’s strong yet well-proportioned muscles, even though she had seen them many times, Xiaoqian still couldn’t help but blush.

“Young Master, please lie down. Xiaoqian will scrub your back.” Xiaoqian said, her face flushed with shyness.

“Mm, thank you, Xiaoqian.” Li Shengyuan smiled and nodded.

Then he closed his eyes and enjoyed, beginning to contact his villainous system.

“System, I just let the demoness Liu Ruyan escape. Does that count as doing something bad?”

Li Shengyuan felt a little uneasy. He had painstakingly captured Liu Ruyan again, so he wasn’t sure if it counted as doing something bad…

Host, in your guise as a demon, you released a Demonic Cult demoness, almost causing a mishap.

You have gained one opportunity to plunder a white-tier attribute.

You have gained a Ninth-Grade pill, the Qi Recovery Pill.