Dominator Emperor

Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Conspiracy (Part 1)

Chapter 59: Conspiracy (Part 1)

"The elders assigned Solitary Peak for the Chief Disciple to live in," Nan Huairun said, speaking up for Li Qiye.

Hearing Nan Huairun’s words, He Yingjian shot him a cold glance and said icily, "I’m taking back Solitary Peak now. You got a problem with that?" He paused for a moment before continuing, "Nan Huairun, you’re considered a smart one in the sect. Don’t waste your days hanging around a good-for-nothing piece of trash. You’re ruining your own future! Following a useless fool like him in the Xiyan Ancient Sect will only hold you back!"

He Yingjian’s words were more than just a simple mockery of Nan Huairun; they were a threat.

Nan Huairun was a smooth operator, adept at navigating social situations. How could he not understand the implied meaning? He had his own ideas about who to follow. In response to He Yingjian’s words, Nan Huairun unhesitatingly stated his position, saying in a heavy voice, "You don’t need to worry about that, Senior Brother. The Chief Disciple is a prodigy of the Xiyan Ancient Sect, and I will follow his lead!"

"Willingly sinking to his level!" He Yingjian snorted coldly, as Nan Huairun had rejected his feeler right to his face.

Li Qiye couldn’t be bothered with this sort of scheming. He simply glanced at He Yingjian and said, "Out of consideration for our shared sect, I’ll give you one chance. Rebuild the demolished courtyard. Otherwise, you won’t be able to crawl out of bed tomorrow."

Li Qiye’s words instantly made He Yingjian’s gaze turn cold, killing intent flaring in his eyes. He sneered, "You ignorant fool. Do you really think you’re the Chief Disciple of the Xiyan Ancient Sect? How dare you speak to me like that! Hmph, with just you and this pile of scrap metal, you dare make such arrogant boasts? A bunch of pathetic clowns, worthy of being my enemy?" He swept a cold gaze over Li Qiye, Nan Huairun, and the others.

He Yingjian’s words immediately filled Xu Pei and the others with fury. His remarks didn’t just insult Li Qiye; they insulted all of them.

Seeing that He Yingjian didn’t know when to back down, Li Qiye couldn’t even be bothered with him and simply turned to leave.

"What? Didn’t you just boast that I wouldn’t be able to get up tomorrow? Why are you running away now? Scared before we even fight? A stupid piece of trash like you dares to show off in front of me...?" He Yingjian sneered as he saw Li Qiye turn and walk away.

"Throw him off the mountain. Beat him until his own parents wouldn’t recognize him. And if he doesn’t rebuild my courtyard, break his third leg!" Li Qiye didn’t waste any more words on He Yingjian. He simply walked over to Li Shuangyan’s Treasure Tower, stood before it, and gave her the order.

"HA, HA, HA..." When Li Qiye suddenly gave orders to Li Shuangyan, He Yingjian reacted as if he had just heard the funniest joke in the world. He doubled over with laughter, pointing at Li Qiye with tears nearly streaming from his eyes, and roared, "Who do you think you are? The Demon Emperor? Or the Human Emperor? A worthless piece of trash like you dares to order Li Fairy around! Li Fairy, let me take care of this idiot for you..."

However, before He Yingjian could finish, Li Shuangyan had already stepped forward. She looked at him as if he were an idiot and said coldly, "I’ll give you a chance to make the first move."

Instantly, He Yingjian’s smile froze on his face. His expression was more exaggerated than if he had just eaten dog shit. He stood there, completely rigid, unable to form any other expression.

BANG! Before He Yingjian could even process what was happening, a single blow from Li Shuangyan sent him flying off Solitary Peak. A moment later, a string of miserable screams echoed from the base of the mountain. Without a doubt, Li Shuangyan hadn’t held back.

At that moment, the other disciples who had been demolishing the courtyard froze in place. Li Shuangyan had disciplined He Yingjian, beating him so badly he screamed endlessly with just a flick of her hand! The sight scared the courage right out of them.

Even Xu Pei and the other disciples from the Washing Stone Valley couldn’t help but exchange bewildered glances. Although Li Shuangyan had been appearing alongside Li Qiye these past few days, they had rarely spoken. In their eyes, Li Shuangyan was likely staying because of the marriage alliance between their two sects, remaining behind to spend time with their Chief Disciple.

However, they had never imagined that Li Fairy, a Heavenly Pride Girl, Princess Li of the Ancient Ox Territory who stood above tens of thousands, would actually obey their Chief Disciple’s words. If word of this got out, few would believe it.

What was the Nine Saints Demon Gate, and what was the Xiyan Ancient Sect now? Li Shuangyan’s current status was unimaginably high. Even the elders of the Xiyan Ancient Sect weren’t qualified to be compared to her. For such a lofty, high-and-mighty figure to actually listen to their Chief Disciple was simply unbelievable.

While Li Shuangyan was dealing with He Yingjian, Nan Huairun, acting as Li Qiye’s most loyal lackey, sneered. He swept his gaze over the few disciples who had been tearing down the courtyard and said, "Aren’t you going to scram? Or are you waiting for us to deal with you? Hmph, as fellow disciples of the Xiyan Ancient Sect, don’t take things too far. Did you think you could act lawlessly just because you’re clinging to Elder Cao’s thigh?"

"Is the Chief Disciple’s Divine Power something you can provoke? Hmph, you short-sighted fools. Even a Demon Emperor would treat the Chief Disciple as an honored guest! Don’t think you can challenge the Chief Disciple’s authority just because you found a backer! The Chief Disciple is merciful and won’t stoop to your level. Otherwise, no matter what backer you bring, it would only lead to a dead end!"

Nan Huairun was more than just a smooth operator. Being socially adept, he knew exactly what to say and do. These words, which seemed like he was borrowing someone else’s power to intimidate, were not just for the disciples tearing down the courtyard. They were also for Xu Pei and the others, serving as a reminder to them.

The disciples demolishing the courtyard snapped back to their senses and shuddered. Without another word, they dropped their tools and fled. Their master was currently being beaten so badly he was screaming like a stuck pig. Even if they had ten times the courage, they wouldn’t dare provoke Li Qiye’s Divine Power now.

While Xu Pei and the other disciples were still in a daze, Li Shuangyan had already floated back down before the Treasure Tower. For someone of her cultivation realm, ruthlessly teaching He Yingjian a lesson was a trivial matter.

Even if He Yingjian was hailed as a genius of the Xiyan Ancient Sect, compared to a Heavenly Pride Girl like Li Shuangyan, he was nothing worth mentioning!

"For those who block my path, there is no such thing as internal sect affairs. Remember your duty. Anyone who blocks my path, no matter who they are—kill them without mercy!" After Li Shuangyan returned, Li Qiye glanced at her and spoke.

Li Qiye’s words left Xu Pei and the other disciples completely baffled, but Nan Huairun’s heart shook! Xu Pei and his group didn’t know the reason behind it, but Nan Huairun did.

It was because Li Qiye had once said he would demote Li Shuangyan to be his maidservant! Now that Li Qiye was ordering her around like this, it all clicked for him. How could such a thing not shock Nan Huairun?

Who was Li Shuangyan? The Princess of the Ancient Ox Territory, the successor of the Nine Saints Demon Gate! And yet, today, she was merely the Chief Disciple’s Sword Attendant!

While Xu Pei and the other disciples were still baffled, Li Qiye had already turned and walked into Li Shuangyan’s Treasure Tower. His voice drifted out from within, as calm and composed as ever: "This was a dereliction of your duty. I’ll be temporarily staying in your boudoir. You will stand guard for me in the side chamber."

Li Qiye’s words made Li Shuangyan both angry and annoyed. In the end, she only stomped her foot once before going inside without saying a word.

This scene instantly petrified Xu Pei and the other disciples. It was just too domineering! This was probably the most domineering thing they had ever witnessed.

In their minds, Li Shuangyan was a lofty, untouchable existence. A Divine Maiden of her generation, the successor of the Nine Saints Demon Gate, the Princess of the Ancient Ox Territory, a disciple of the Sun Demon Emperor, and she even possessed an Innate Emperor Body and Holy Mandate! Any one of these titles was enough to shock the world. A Heavenly Pride Girl like Li Shuangyan was always the center of attention, adored by all, no matter where she went.

And yet, today, a Heavenly Pride Girl like Li Shuangyan could only serve their Chief Disciple from a side chamber. This... this scene was just too domineering. Such dominance—not even a Human Emperor could surpass this!

Inside Li Shuangyan’s Treasure Tower, within her personal boudoir, Li Qiye sat perched on her elegant bed. He glanced at the displeased Li Shuangyan, then laced his hands behind his head and said leisurely, "I know you’re not happy about this, but you were indeed derelict in your duty. As my Sword Attendant, you should know what to do. If you feel I’m not worth following, you can leave at any time. I won’t force you. A melon forced off the vine isn’t sweet."

Li Shuangyan glanced at Li Qiye and fell silent, saying nothing.

"Since you’re silent, I’ll take that to mean you’re willing to stay." Li Qiye said calmly. Having said that, he dropped the subject and turned to another. "Send a message to the Sun Demon Emperor for me. I need a Pharmacist. The more powerful, the better."

"I will pass the message to Master. As for who Master decides to send, that is not something I can decide." After a while, Li Shuangyan’s anger subsided. She was, after all, a Heavenly Pride Girl and still wasn’t entirely used to her new role. Once her temper cooled, she began to face her reality again.

"On that matter, I believe the Sun Demon Emperor will know what to do," Li Qiye said with a small smile. With his instructions given, he didn’t worry about it any further and simply pulled the covers over his head to sleep.

Li Shuangyan didn’t know whether to be angry or speechless at this scene. This little man of thirteen or fourteen was more domineering than any man she had ever met. Today, he had taken over her elegant bed as if it were his right, and was now sleeping soundly without a care in the world! She had never seen such an arrogant and unconventional man before. What left her even more speechless was that the man on her bed was several years younger than her—a mere boy of thirteen or fourteen!

Sure enough, the next day, the courtyard had been rebuilt. The new one was, for all intents and purposes, identical to the old one.

He Yingjian had been beaten so badly by Li Shuangyan that he couldn’t even crawl out of bed. This left his master, Cao Xiong, filled with a bellyful of rage that he had no way to vent!

He had hoped his disciple would be able to latch onto a high branch like Li Shuangyan. He never expected that not only did his most prized, genius disciple fail to win Li Shuangyan’s favor, but he was also beaten by her until he was bedridden and unable to move!

This whole affair made Cao Xiong so angry he could spit blood. His own disciple had been beaten up by the successor of the Nine Saints Demon Gate and the Princess of the Ancient Ox Territory. What could he do? March over there and demand an explanation from Li Shuangyan?

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