Who let him join the Sword Sect?!
Chapter 91: Then Will You Be My Dog?

Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Then Will You Be My Dog?

Hei Qu has been quite happy these days, lying at the edge of the Outer Sect’s martial arts field every morning, watching the Sword Sect disciples practice their swordplay.

The large hand formed by the shadow also holds an iron sword, waving it around, imitating their moves.

As for how much it has learned, that remains unknown.

And because Hei Qu doesn’t conceal its aura, not many Outer Disciples dare to approach it or try to befriend it.

It’s quite peaceful.

Li Yueqi thinks this is fine; despite being tricked by Zhang Ze into coming to the Sword Sect, she sees it as a rest.

Once Hei Qu’s enthusiasm wanes, she’ll take it back to Cang Mountain.

Seeing Zhang Ze wanting to discuss Hei Qu, Li Yueqi is somewhat puzzled.

"What’s wrong with Hei Qu? Did it bite someone?"

"No, what I wanted to talk about is Hei Qu’s apprenticeship."

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Li Yueqi said seriously, "Don’t mess around, sects have their differences, and Heart Method Techniques cannot be just passed around like that; this isn’t a trivial matter."

"Plus, aren’t you undermining the Sword Sect by doing this?"

"So, are you really a Sword Sect disciple?"

"Yes, of course," Zhang Ze answered naturally.

Zhang Ze pondered over his words but finally decided to forgo the subtleties and have a straightforward conversation with Li Yueqi.

"Just consider it an exchange; I’ll find a master for Hei Qu, and you give me an identity from the Beast Taming Sect."

"Why," Li Yueqi asked.

"I can’t say for now, but it’s definitely for something legitimate."

Having interacted for a while now, Li Yueqi has grown to understand Zhang Ze somewhat and believes that his legitimate matter probably wouldn’t be problematic.

But...

"Does your master agree?" Li Yueqi asked.

Clearly, in the Four Continents, this kind of character, akin to a servant to multiple families, isn’t encouraged, and there isn’t anyone like Su Qin who bears the insignia of the Six Kingdoms.

Typically, such individuals who try to stand on two boats, being in the Sword Sect but having their heart in Cang Mountain, are called traitors.

These people would be caught and criticized as negative examples, and the severe ones would be buried alive in the Sword Tomb.

Especially someone like Zhang Ze, leaking the Sword Sect’s Heart Method for personal gain, is a major traitor.

Li Yueqi doesn’t think Zhang Ze can make it work this way.

"No problem, I’ve discussed this with my master a long time ago," Zhang Ze said, indicating that this is feasible.

"My master mentioned that there are already two disciples: Fuji and me. Whether it’s one sheep to drive or a flock, it doesn’t matter.

A pack of wolves doesn’t matter either, it’s all the same."

"Moreover, my master has even mentioned that Hei Qu seems quite enthusiastic these days, teaching it should be more engaging than teaching me."

"I feel like your master is knocking some sense into you," Li Yueqi said.

"How could that be? This clearly shows my master is praising me, praising my qualities of independence, self-reliance, and relentless perseverance."

"On the serious note, are you on board with this or not?" Zhang Ze knocked on the table.

Li Yueqi thought for a while but still shook her head.

"I think you’re at a disadvantage this way.

Although I am a descendant of the Sect Family in the Beast Taming Sect, I can’t do as you did...

You may be able to convince your master or even the Pavilion Master, but I cannot; my family, forget it, doesn’t matter.

I can’t grant you a high-level identity, at most just an identity as a Loose Cultivator from Yinhu Hall."

Yinhu Hall is equivalent to the Sword Hall.

As for why the name Yinhu Hall is used over there in the Beast Taming Sect, the reason is simply that the old Sect Leader wanted to be different back then.

The other Five Sects: Sword Sect’s Sword Hall, Buddhist Sect’s Precepts Temple, Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Demon Extermination Hall, Celestial Sect’s Demon Suppression Pavilion, Medicine King Valley’s Jishi Hall.

The old leader was never quite fond of that old man from Medicine King Valley, who thought the name including the word Hall wasn’t unique and closely resembled the Sword Sect, an uncultured move.

He believed he shouldn’t mimic that old man, thus he eventually came up with Yinhu Hall.

What he wanted was uniqueness.

"Do you carry the waist token from Yinhu Hall?" Zhang Ze asked.

"I do." Li Yueqi handed over the waist token to Zhang Ze.

"Lend it to me."

Zhang Ze took the waist token from Yinhu Hall, looked at the fierce tiger engraved on it, imprinted his Divine Sense onto it, then closed his eyes and entered the system.

Indeed, after acquiring a legitimate identity, the exchange rate for the Beast Taming Sect’s Heart Method became notably cheaper, though still pricey.

Zhang Ze initially intended to finalize this, but Li Yueqi was adamant against it, feeling that she’s taking advantage of Zhang Ze.

Ultimately, Zhang Ze could only suggest having his master teach Hei Qu sword move techniques but not the Heart Method.

As for the rest, they’ll discuss it later.

As Zhang Ze was fiddling with the Yinhu Hall waist token, Li Yueqi suddenly asked.

"What exactly is your legitimate business?"

Zhang Ze thought for a while and decided to reveal a bit to Li Yueqi, since she’s already aboard the pirate ship.

"I’m planning to carve a new path outside the Six Sects.

Yes, that’s it, aren’t I impressive?"

Li Yueqi fell silent.

She thought Zhang Ze’s reckless behavior akin to walking on thin ice was akin to courting death, but she also sensed Zhang Ze was serious.

Li Yueqi recalled what Chen Qin once told her about Zhang Ze.

"What Senior talks about minor matters, you should only trust half because the other half is likely made up."

"But what he says about major matters, though they sound rather absurd, are usually serious."

"Previously everyone thought Senior was fooling around, yet after just half a year, the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion appeared here."

Li Yueqi felt Zhang Ze didn’t seem like someone who enjoys courting death, so since he said it with a grin, he likely had his methods.

Li Yueqi was curious about what that path looked like, so she felt she should also figure out a way to help Zhang Ze.

Find any loopholes in the Beast Taming Sect’s rules, and exploit one.

Zhang Ze didn’t notice Li Yueqi’s mental activity, while he was calculating the subsequent expenditure of System Exchange Points.

He calculated for a long time but couldn’t make sense of it, so he decided not to calculate after all.

No choice, mathematics is just not his forte, there are too many xyz variables right now.

Since the deal is settled, Hei Qu is certainly going to stay here for some time.

But if Li Yueqi wants to leave, she’ll be down one Spirit Beast, which will surely affect her abilities.

Zhang Ze feels he should mention this to Li Yueqi.

"If Hei Qu stays here temporarily, will it be a problem for you to be without a Spirit Beast? Why not..."

Zhang Ze was going to suggest that perhaps Li Yueqi should stay here for a bit longer too.

However, Li Yueqi was considering how to undermine her family’s foundations, a bit distracted. Besides, she was experiencing some peculiar fascinations since the awakening caused by Taisui.

She was somewhat absent-minded and accidentally blurted out.

"Do you want to be my Spirit Pet."

This rendered Zhang Ze quite stunned, unsure how to respond.

As soon as these words escaped, Li Yueqi regretted it, blushing, she was about to apologize when a gasp was heard from the doorway.

Zhang Ze looked over there and suddenly felt it was not the right day to go outside.

Li Yueqi’s expression was rather complex and indescribable.

They noticed Chen Qin standing at the door, holding Li who had played too much and reverted to its original form.

And Junior Sister had an expression as if questioning what they had done behind her back while she was away, regretting entrusting everything after all.