This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable

An Eighth Grade Demon Cultivator was eyeing him like a tiger, lurking in the shadows, ready to strike again at any moment to deliver a fatal blow.

This left Lu Qingshan with a deep sense of unease.

Only by eliminating Ying Jie could this feeling of unease be alleviated.

This was the most troublesome enemy he had encountered so far.

"Ying Jie!" He repeated the name in his mind, his killing intent solidifying.

...

Chi Li Manor.

"....Lord Chi Li, this is the entire course of events." His trusted subordinate Yuan Ya detailed the situation of Qing Ge's attack to Chi Li.

Chi Li showed a thoughtful expression.

"What do you plan to do, my Lord?" Yuan Ya asked.

"Who do you think ordered the assailant to attack Qing Ge?" Chi Li asked with a hint of amusement.

Yuan Ya frowned slightly and replied seriously, "If my guess is correct, it should be Ying Jie. He happens to have a group of dead soldiers under him, and he has clear conflicts of interest with Qing Ge."

Chi Li clapped his hands, "I think so too."

"Unfortunately, simply thinking about these matters is useless. Qing Ge and Ying Jie are not on the same level, so in this matter, he can only passively take hits without any power to fight back."

"What do you mean, my Lord?" Yuan Ya was puzzled.

"Under Qing Ge's current circumstances, isolated and filled with the deepest hatred, if I make a move to help him slightly, what would the outcome be?" Chi Li smiled.

"Helping Qing Ge would offend Ying Jie, wouldn't it? Doing so for someone like Qing Ge wouldn't be worth it." Yuan Ya analyzed seriously.

"Although he has limitless potential, potential remains just potential, and after all, he's a half-breed."

"No," Chi Li shook his head, "that's not the way to look at it."

He extended his finger, "First, as I said before, Ying Jie is my father's man. No matter how strong he is, it has nothing to do with me.

Qing Ge, however, is independent. If I can pull him into my camp, that would be real benefit."

"Secondly, I don't plan to help Qing Ge directly. I can assist him subtly, without openly offending Ying Jie."

"Not directly? How would you help him then?" Yuan Ya was puzzled.

"The root cause of Qing Ge's attack is actually Shi Wu Demon Venerable's family matter.

So outsiders like us can't decide anything. Everything depends on Shi Wu Demon Venerable's attitude."

Chi Li explained methodically, "Given the current situation, Shi Wu Demon Venerable would undoubtedly side with Ying Jie, but on the surface, he would also repeatedly appease Qing Ge."

Saying this, Chi Li sneered, "That's why Ying Jie is so fearless, but I can add fuel to the fire."

"In many respects, I don't need to put in much substantial effort, but to Qing Ge at this moment, it's like a downpour of rain," Chi Li paused, then said in a low voice, "for example, evidence of Ying Jie's involvement in this matter."

In the next moment, Chi Li's hand held out a piece of black jade.

"What's this?" Yuan Ya's eyes flickered.

Chi Li smiled, "Ying Jie has trained dead soldiers to serve him, and I have a list of some of those dead soldiers."

"It just so happens that the Demon Cultivator who attacked Qing Ge is one of those dead soldiers."

"Shadow Tower..." Chi Li murmured the name of the dead soldier who struck, then continued:

"Qing Ge understands that as long as he can find evidence, he can use it to hold Ying Jie accountable."

"The problem is, in the Royal City, he has no roots, so though he understands the situation, he is powerless to investigate and can only suffer in silence."

At this moment, Yuan Ya had comprehended Chi Li's intentions but soon raised a new problem, "Ying Jie holds high status. Even with irrefutable evidence, Shi Wu Demon Venerable wouldn't make Ying Jie pay with his life, at most a minor punishment, which wouldn't be significant."

One is the biological grandson, the other is the son-in-law.

One is a Sixth Grade half-breed, the other is an Eighth Grade pureblood.

The importance is clear.

Chi Li sneered, "Do you really think I would help Qing Ge to deal with Ying Jie?"

Yuan Ya's body trembled, finally understanding his Lord's intentions.

"Even if Shi Wu Demon Venerable favors Ying Jie, he must make some gesture in light of solid evidence," Chi Li continued.

"Otherwise, trust will crumble."

"However, this gesture, in symbolism, will outweigh its practical impact. It won't significantly harm Ying Jie nor deeply pacify Qing Ge."

Saying this, Chi Li's smile grew increasingly cold, "Its only effect will be to escalate their conflict and bring this struggle into the open."

"By then, with Ying Jie's vast resources, Qing Ge wouldn't stand a chance to fight him evenly and would live in constant fear.

He must find a backing to ensure his safety."

"Under these circumstances, if I interfere at a timely moment, he will cling to me for protection," Chi Li's face revealed a cruel smile as if he were ready to devour someone, "now, I'm looking to recruit him.

But by then, he will beg me, and I can toy with him as I please."

"My interests will naturally be maximized."

Chi Li's ambitious and ruthless nature far exceeded ordinary people.

Regarding Qing Ge's attack, most would merely watch the excitement.

At most, they'd see it as Shi Wu Demon Venerable's family matter that outsiders shouldn't meddle in.