They all want to change my future.

Chapter 71 The Secret Transmission of the Heavenly Sect

Ji Baizhi sensed something was wrong.

That's very wrong.

Her original plan was successful, keeping Li Zhi away from Qu Hongxiao, but why has it turned out like this?

Qu Hongxiao left, and Lin Yueyin came.

What kind of mess is this?

Ji Baizhi sighed softly to herself, feeling a subtle sense of having shot herself in the foot.

She looked up at Li Zhi, who was holding chopsticks and looking completely innocent, and couldn't help but say:

"Young master, can't you just behave yourself?"

It was dinnertime, and in the same room, there were still a few light and delicious home-style dishes on the table. However, the number of people eating had changed from two yesterday to three today.

Lin Yueyin followed naturally and sat down as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

At first, Ji Baizhi didn't say anything about kicking people out; she considered them guests.

Besides, Lin Yueyin was so poised and generous, how could I possibly say anything petty?

However, what Ji Baizhi couldn't understand was how Lin Yueyin dared to think things through so quickly.

She was resistant yesterday, but today she can be so natural. Does that Heavenly Sect Saintess possess some kind of sorcery that she changed her mind so quickly?

Li Zhi didn't try to figure out Ji Baizhi's thoughts, but he could still sense her dissatisfaction from the sudden accusation.

Ji Baizhi was displeased, but Li Zhi chuckled, asking with a mischievous smile, "What's wrong with me now, Miss Ji?"

"Young master, you know the answer in your heart."

Ji Baizhi naturally saw that Li Zhi wanted to see some fun, so she retorted somewhat stiffly, then lowered her head and began to eat in small bites.

The two of them stopped for a while, but forgot about the other person.

Seeing this interaction, Lin Yueyin felt a little uncomfortable. Completely acting as if she were one of them, she picked up a piece of stir-fried vegetables, tasted it, and casually commented:

"The taste is quite good. I didn't expect that you, Phoenix, would have such good cooking skills."

"If you live alone, you should know a few things," Ji Baizhi said calmly.

"Indeed," Lin Yueyin nodded, a slight smile playing on her lips. "What a pity, they are of imperial nobility."

These words sounded like a sigh, but Lin Yueyin's tone and posture were more like sarcasm.

Ji Baizhi's fingers tightened slightly as she gripped the chopsticks.

What does Lin Yueyin mean by this? Is it intentional?

I feel like she came here today just to annoy me, because she beat me to it and made the first move.

Now you're mocking yourself? What kind of tactic is this?

What exactly did the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Sect say to her?

Just as Ji Baizhi's thoughts were churning, Lin Yueyin saw this and smiled smugly to herself, thinking, "Indeed, it's a good method."

This is the secret teaching of the Heavenly Sect: an eye for an eye, facing difficulties head-on.

I never expected that eccentric woman to have such tricks up her sleeve, but why did she say those words in such a strange tone?

However, the logic is correct. Since dealing with Ji Baizhi is unavoidable, then we should face her, defeat her, and overcome her.

Lin Yueyin nodded, her mood improving. She turned to Li Zhi and asked directly, "What are you planning to do next?"

"Me?" Li Zhi put down his bowl, thought for a moment, and said, "I'll continue to find people to compete with, accumulate practical experience, and then wait for the Dragon Gate to open."

Upon hearing this, Ji Baizhi, who was standing nearby, abandoned her previous thoughts and immediately looked up at Li Zhi, her eyes filled with disapproval:

"Young master, didn't we agree to try our best not to go out and cause trouble again?"

"Well, you need to spar with others, right? Otherwise, how can you improve?" Li Zhi shrugged. "I still don't have enough combat experience."

"I'll practice with you."

Ji Baizhi blurted out that she understood now; letting Li Zhi go out might cause trouble.

After all, given his personality, he'll create excitement even if there isn't any.

It would be better to teach them a lesson myself.

Thinking of this, her clear, beautiful eyes turned into a rare fierce glint as she stared at Li Zhi.

Even the usually gentle and peaceful Miss Ji seemed to have gained a bit more authority.

Li Zhi finally understood the intimidating power of the phoenix eyes. It seemed that it would be difficult for him to leave.

However, there should still be a chance for things to turn around.

Li Zhi glanced at Lin Yueyin.

Lin Yueyin, the culprit, remained completely oblivious, even continuing to speak somewhat rigidly:

"Regarding the competition, you'll have to attend those two challenge letters."

Ji Baizhi immediately sensed something was wrong.

The tone, the content...

Lin Yueyin seemed to be speaking and acting according to a predetermined script.

It seems this was arranged by that sect's holy maiden?

What's so special about those two challenge letters?

Li Zhi thought for a moment, then asked directly, "The two copies from Wanliu Academy?"

This was delivered to Hongxiaolou along with the Lu family's portion. Both portions came from Wanliu Academy. There was no date written on them, only that they could be delivered when you had time.

"Mm." Lin Yueyin nodded.

"It seems there's something to this story?" Li Zhi became interested and leaned forward slightly.

Lin Yueyin seemed to lower her head and think about her lines for a moment before speaking:

"The Wanliu Academy must have recognized your sword style, which is why they came to invite you."

"Oh? Is it because of the Gentleman's Sword?" Li Zhi suddenly realized.

"Hmm," Lin Yueyin said slowly, as if recalling something.

"Wanliu Academy was founded by two independent cultivators who did not wish to establish their own sects. One was surnamed Wan, and the other was surnamed Liu. As a result, the academy was divided into Wan Academy and Liu Academy. The two people who sent you this invitation represent these two academies respectively."

"Wan Academy recruits male disciples, while Liu Academy recruits female disciples; they are quite famous in the capital."

Ji Baizhi added softly, then looked at Lin Yueyin with a question: "Is the Grandmaster of the Gentleman's Sword related to the Grandmaster who founded Wanliu Academy?"

"That's right, the three of them were close friends, it's just a pity..."

Lin Yueyin's voice turned cold as she looked at Ji Baizhi and said, word by word, "That senior died in the battle against the last emperor of Shang."

Upon hearing this, Ji Baizhi fell silent.

The last emperor of the Shang Dynasty was the most powerful ruler in the land at that time.

He was eventually besieged and killed by the Great Zhou and numerous sects.

Li Zhi also recalled that this was something Ji Baizhi had told him, and it was because of this that the Great Zhou Dynasty would jointly govern the world with the sects.

However, Lin Yueyin's decision to have him take the Gentleman's Sword suggests there's a plan behind it.

Li Zhi didn't mind being assigned tasks, as long as the matter was interesting. However, he still wanted to ask.

"I'm starting to understand. What's the explanation for having someone bring the inheritance to your door?"

Lin Yueyin paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Wanliu Academy has two grandmasters."

There's no need to spell things out too clearly.

"OK,"

Li Zhi was very straightforward, "Then I'll go take a look tomorrow, as a way of returning the opportunity you gave me to inherit this sword technique. However, I can't guarantee whether I can get anything out of it."

"You can go." Lin Yueyin nodded, as if that was enough.

Hearing this, Li Zhi was somewhat surprised. "You haven't already made a deal, have you?"

After listening to this conversation, Ji Baizhi didn't interrupt, but simply sighed softly and looked at Li Zhi:

"Young master, it's best to avoid causing trouble if you go out."

Ji Baizhi did not object to Li Zhi going out; she had no grounds to object. Gathering potential Grandmaster-level combatants to fight against the Demon Queen was the right way.

Ji Baizhi now realized that she was now on the same side as the sect.

When Lin Yueyin moved into Zhaoyang Mansion, she had already begun cooperating with the sect.

So, is this the basis for Lin Yueyin's fearlessness?