Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 363 - 47: Affairs of the Li Family [Seeking Monthly Tickets!]_1

Chapter 363: Chapter 47: Affairs of the Li Family [Seeking Monthly Tickets!]_1

"Everyone knows that I’m an orphan."

Yu Xiang’er began her story lightly, the tone already tinged with a hint of sadness from the get-go.

Chu Liang said, "So am I."

His voice carries a tone of reassurance.

Yun Chaoxian sighed, "Same here."

Li Fujian also murmured dejectedly, "Who isn’t?"

Although he had a few other relatives, his parents died when he was very young, making him an orphan in every sense. His words hit home.

"Well, I’m not!" Zhuge Guanxing immediately widened his eyes and retorted.

This was not something one could go along with for convenience’s sake.

Well then.

As a supporting guest, he almost lost his parents due to the exchange.

Zhuge’s family held a considerable power within Misty Mountain Immortal. Not only did he have parents, but they also held high positions within Immortal Mountain and have been cultivating immortality for several generations, much like Li Shiyi.

The three looked at this out-of-step little boy, then turned their heads and said, "Miss Yu, please continue your story."

"..." Yu Xiang’er paused for a moment, her carefully concocted sad aura was suddenly interrupted, and it was tricky to regain, nonetheless she nodded lightly, "Okay."

She then continued, "But I do have a brother, actually."

Chu Liang thought, this was indeed new information he had not heard of before.

But he really does not know much about those core disciples of Nanyin Square.

"My father was a famous big thief who had been active in the martial arts world for many years. He even earned the reputation of ’Saint of Thieves,’ but he still ended up reaping what he sowed," Yu Xiang’er said somberly, "When my brother and I were still young, he was killed because of a slip-up."

"Oh?" The people in the room were surprised.

’Saint of Thieves’...

They all vaguely heard about this title. Supposedly, back then in the North Region, there was a ’Saint of Thieves’ who specifically targeted all kinds of Immortal Sects and Demon Sects. He was extremely arrogant, leaving his own mark everytime he successfuly carried out a theft.

It was said that he died terribly in the end.

"At that time, my brother was only thirteen, and I was just four years old," she slowly recalled, seemingly reopening some painful memories, "After my father’s death, his good friends started searching for my brother and me everywhere to obtain our family’s secret books. We had no choice but to flee all the way to Jiangnan."

"Back then, my brother, who had little cultivation, had to take care of me, who knew nothing, and he was utterly helpless... so he secretly sent me to the doorway of the Music Pavilion in Donghuai City,"

"After that, I did not know his whereabouts until the second day, when a member of the Yu family from the Music Pavilion found me and adopted me. I then changed my surname to Yu. Actually, my original family name is Li," Yu Xiang’er continued.

"So..." Chu Liang interrupted: "Miss Yu, your original name is... Li Xiang?"

"Yes." Yu Xiang’er nodded, then said, "I didn’t know I had a natural talent in Music Law and gradually entered Nanyin Square. Until two years ago when I began to stand out, I had my first solo tour, and I happened to meet my brother there."

"At that time, I discovered that he had also become a thief. But he vowed to be a heroic thief, named himself Li Feiyu, and is already quite well-known in Jiangnan."

"But it’s because of this identity, that I couldn’t acknowledge him. The rules of Nanyin Square are so strict for us that if people find out that I have a brother who’s a thief, I would no longer be able to participate in the competition for the chief position."

This is also common knowledge.

The core disciples of Nanyin Square are not permitted to be in a romantic relationship, break the law, or carry any blemishes during their touring years... in short, any flaw they expose could potentially lead them to withdraw from the chief competition.

From Chu Liang’s perspective, these requirements were extremely harsh and absurd.

For instance, if Chu Liang were in that position, once it was discovered that he had been meeting Senior Sister Jiang in private, he could possibly be verbally abused into withdrawing from the martial arts world.

Or if Yun Chaoxian were in that position, his frequency of swearing was enough to be a death penalty.

Overall, every chosen chief of Nanyin Square was deemed a nearly perfect individual.

"Nevertheless, under his insistence, I still cultivated our family’s divine skills with him," Yu Xiang’er continued, "From time to time, I would join him on his thieving expeditions, and the name ’Li Feiyu’ gradually became a nickname we both shared."

As she said this, a faint flicker of pride was noticeable in her eyes.

Chu Liang astutely noticed that she seemed to enjoy this feeling a lot, she was even possibly proud of her heroic thief title. Otherwise, during the time when he first contacted her through the underworld, she essentially had no need to get involved.

Think about it, renowned by day but extremely restricted core disciple of Nanyin Square, and a heroic thief who scurried across rooftops and robbed the rich to feed the poor in Jiangnan by night... it was actually quite thrilling.

Certainly creates a contrast.

"He said he calls himself ’Li Feiyu’ because he was once rescued by a Flying Fish Spirit when he was in distress. This Flying Fish Spirit predecessor took him under the water to evade his pursuers. Not only did the spirit save him, but it also told him that its end was near and asked him to return to its cave dwelling after a decade or so to refine the Flying Fish Spirit soul it would spawn from its remains."

"My elder brother returned to the cave dwelling just a few days ago, but didn’t find the Flying Fish Spirit soul. Instead, he encountered a group of water demons. The leader of the water demons was extremely powerful. My brother, who would’ve been able to escape on land, was captured because his abilities were constrained underwater."

"The water demon initially wanted to kill him, but he overheard that they were looking for Ba Xia’s Double Rings, and claimed that he knew where they were and could retrieve them for them..." Yu Xiang’er shook her head slightly, "But they didn’t believe him, so he could only send a letter to me. The water demons gave me a month to steal Ba Xia’s Double Rings to exchange for his freedom."

"However, after stealing Ba Xia’s Double Rings, I’ve been torn," Yu Xiang’er’s eyes flickered, "Because we, under the guise of Li Feiyu, have never stolen from good people. But the treasure of Wuji Mountain Manor is an exception."

"I could also report this matter to the sect and ask for the help of Nanyin Square to rescue my brother. But in doing so, I may no longer be able to compete for the position of the Chief."

Her dilemma seemed genuine, or else she wouldn’t have kept Ba Xia’s Double Rings without handing them over these past few days.

Besides being delayed by my trip to the Music Pavilion, the crucial point is she has not yet decided whether to give away someone else’s treasure or her own future."

Hearing her plight, Li Fujian felt a pang of sympathy.

"Miss Yu, so you’re actually a heroic thief from Jiangnan... I have always admired people like you..." He paused for a bit and then said: "Can you give Ba Xia’s Double Rings to the water demons first to get your brother back? After that, our Heavenly Gang Sect can kill all those water demons."

"That’s not realistic. While you’re thinking of getting them both out, what if the water demons take Ba Xia’s Double Rings and immediately escape?" Zhuge Guanxing said, "We’re not sure about the water demons’ strength. To ensure we can reclaim the treasure, we have to inform the elders of the Immortal Sect in advance."

"Indeed, that’s not a good idea." Yun Chaoxian nodded in agreement, "In my opinion, let me don the Ba Xia’s Double Rings and go fight the water demons and annihilate them."

After a moment of silence, Zhuge Guanxing turned to Li Fujian and said, "We can discuss which Immortal Sect elder we should contact."

"There’s no need to trouble you guys." Yu Xiang’er sighed, "Before I called you guys over, I was already prepared. With my abilities, I’m not necessarily guaranteed the position of chief of Nanyin Square, I’ll just report this to the sect and take responsibility."

With that, she took out another gold ring and placed it in the center.

"Ba Xia’s Double Rings, could you please help me return them to their rightful owner?"

Chu Liang collected the second gold ring and suddenly suggested, "Actually, I think their previous proposal makes sense. We four can totally keep this secret. The rescue mission for your brother can be handled by us. Miss Yu doesn’t need to get involved, and this way there won’t be any negative consequences."

The reason he proposed this was to help Yu Xiang’er, and also because he heard about the presence of a monster.

Chu Liang never lagged behind when it came to slaying monsters.

"But... " Yu Xiang’er looked incredulously at the people around her, seemingly unable to believe that they would really help her unconditionally.

"I think this is a good idea." Suddenly, a voice came from outside the quiet room.

Everyone was taken aback as two figures pushed open the door.

It turned out to be Minister Zhang and Ren Hongdao, with the voice actually belonging to Ren Hongdao.

Minister Zhang had suspended a page above their heads to shield them from any detection, so the others hadn’t sensed them at all.

It was daytime and the Music Pavilion was busy, so likely Yu Xiang’er’s protectors hadn’t noticed them either.

"Eldest Senior Brother, why are you here?" Yun Chaoxian asked.

"Minister Zhang and I have been suspicious of you guys for a while." Ren Hongdao replied coldly.

Minister Zhang just smiled and remained silent.

"That’s why we’ve been watching you guys ever since we left the Music Pavilion. As expected, you came back to see Miss Yu." Ren Hongdao sat down with Minister Zhang and said, "Miss Yu, rest assured, we’ve got this situation covered."

"You guys..." Yu Xiang’er’s eyes sparkled as if deeply moved.

Chu Liang looked at those present and laughed, "Since almost everyone is here, why not invite Miss Ji and Miss Tang for a little get-together."

"Humph, we’ve already been here for a while!" A crisp voice came from outside the window.

With a creak, the window was pushed open, and the figures of Ji Lingyu and Tang Shi appeared before everyone.

"I knew something was wrong with you guys when I saw the performance on stage, so I’ve been watching you." Ji Lingyu also laughed.

With her Thousand Miles Gaze, no one could evade her if she decided to keep an eye on them.

"So, all of you were listening..." Yu Xiang’er was at a loss for words.

"Yes, Sister Yu." Ji Lingyu excitedly jumped in, "You’re actually the famous heroic thief Li Feiyu of Jiangnan, that’s amazing! Don’t worry, we will definitely keep this secret for you."

Yu Xiang’er stared blankly at the people in front of her.

Heavenly Gang Sect, Shu Mountain Sect, Ji Family, Ascending Dragon Academy, Misty Mountain Immortal...

All major parties from Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were here, and the secret seemed no longer a secret...

After a moment of silence, she looked at the young and enthusiastic faces in front of her, her eyes becoming somewhat moist.

"Thank you all."