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Chapter 3 Escape Plan
Li Qingyi believed that there was only one best time to escape, and that was during the free time before Zhou Chuan arrived.
As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, Zhou Chuan would have absolutely no chance of faking his death and escaping if he were present.
In the simulation, he and Qin Xiyue practiced martial arts all day long, but in reality, they had to end the practice early to have enough time to make arrangements.
Li Qingyi's gaze fell on the talisman paper on the table, and she suddenly remembered that the original owner of this body was familiar with basic talisman techniques.
Of all the arts of cultivating immortality, Li Qingyi is most obsessed with the Dao of Talismans.
After three years of arduous study, I have finally begun to grasp the basics.
The first thing that came to Li Qingyi's mind was the Exploding Spirit Talisman.
As various pieces of information circulated in my mind, a detailed plan gradually became clear.
Bury the exploding spirit talisman in advance far away from the houses to create an initial disturbance and attract the attention of most of the guards.
Talismans should also be placed in key locations inside the room to ensure that one's own corpse is accurately blasted out of the window and lands near the guards, creating the illusion that one has been assassinated.
Judging from the information from the last simulation, the Qin family's higher-ups should have known about Zhou Chuan's background long ago.
The body bore the marks inflicted by Zhou Chuan, making him undoubtedly the Qin family's primary suspect.
After all, his true identity is his mortal enemy, an elder of the Lin family.
Preventing Qin Baisheng from refining the Longevity Pill is the best reason.
My body will also be sent to the upper echelons of the Qin family for examination.
Qin Baisheng's time is running out, and his mentality has long been unbalanced. My life and death are related to his path and life, and he cannot afford to lose.
When he found out I was dead, his first reaction was definitely anger and panic—panic about the drug wearing off and panic about his own impending death.
He will investigate immediately, but his consciousness will be instantly drawn to two things:
The residual magical power of Zhou Chuan, and the spiritual essence on the corpse that belonged only to Qin Xiyue.
His thinking will immediately be led to a conclusion:
"Zhou Chuan, that scoundrel from the Lin family, ruined my life-extending elixir!"
Rage, panic, and the loss of the drug's effects will confirm my death.
He would only do two things immediately: take down Zhou Chuan to vent his anger.
Immediately use this mutilated body to start a furnace for alchemy; whatever medicinal properties can be salvaged is what matters.
This was the perfect opportunity for me to blend in and slip away unnoticed.
From the moment the plan was initiated, I had only a few dozen breaths to act.
The Qin family's house is nestled against the mountain, with winding mountain paths crisscrossing the area.
All I need to do is disguise myself, sneak into the back mountain path amidst the chaos, and then blend into the collateral branch of Qin Xiyue's family at the foot of the mountain. Then I can fly freely.
Li Qingyi repeatedly considered the feasibility of this plan in her mind.
The conclusion is that the risks are considerable, and one wrong move could lead to total defeat.
After much deliberation, he finally decided to follow the plan.
Simply because he was unwilling to accept it...!
"The biggest challenge right now is how to secretly and discreetly place numerous talismans while everyone is watching."
"Alright, let's draw the talisman first. Tomorrow I'll ask Xiyue for five spirit stones and simulate it again."
Li Qingyi immediately stood up, took a brush, dipped it in ink, and slowly channeled her magical power into the brush tip.
The talisman brush moved like a dragon, and one after another, spiritual talismans gradually took shape under its strokes.
After working for an hour, Li Qingyi finally finished the last stroke.
Dozens of spirit-exploding talismans have been completed, their bodies brimming with spiritual energy.
His magical power was exhausted, so he immediately put away the talismans, lay down on his bed, and calmly waited for dawn.
At dawn, Li Qingyi sat cross-legged, waiting for Qin Xiyue's arrival.
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On the mountain path, Qin Xiyue remained calm and expressionless.
After a night of reflection, she had roughly figured out the details of Li Qingyi's escape.
What she couldn't figure out was where the fake corpse that looked exactly like him came from.
He couldn't help but admire Li Qingyi's ability to deceive Qin Baisheng's Foundation Establishment Divine Sense.
She only learned on her deathbed that the famous Qingyi Zhenren in the cultivation world was actually Li Qingyi himself.
The heroes of the world are truly as numerous as carp crossing a river.
When she arrived near the courtyard where Li Qingyi was, a middle-aged cultivator immediately blocked her way.
"Xi Yue has come on the orders of the Ancestor."
As a member of the main lineage, the middle-aged cultivator naturally knew what the ancestor's command meant.
After a moment of contemplation, he slowly turned his body to the side.
Qin Xiyue stepped into the courtyard, pushed open the door, threw two spells in front of Li Qingyi, then gently closed the door, tore off the ribbon at her waist, and her dress gradually slipped down.
As the morning light began to shine, it illuminated her gradually exposed shoulders and neck, making them appear as white and lustrous as jade.
She comforted herself: It's all for eternal life...
Qin Xiyue did not want to experience the weakness she felt in her previous life again.
Li Qingyi's talent and intelligence are extremely promising, and if used properly, she will be her most capable assistant.
Li Qingyi watched her fluid and graceful movements and sighed inwardly.
"That Qin family truly deserves to die! They're forcing me to do things I don't want to do!"
While Li Qingyi was in a daze, a fragrant breeze wafted over, and Qin Xiyue pushed him down onto the bed.
Li Qingyi was stunned by this scene and hesitated to make a move.
Qin Xiyue felt a surge of displeasure, her eyebrows slightly furrowed. "Now that things have come to this, what are you hesitating about?"
Li Qingyi chuckled to herself, thinking to herself:
"Yes, what am I hesitating about? This is a survival strategy, not a pursuit of pleasure. Being indecisive and hesitant is futile."
With this thought in mind, he pulled that warm, soft body into his arms. To his touch, her skin was delicate and smooth, and her waist was exquisitely curved without an ounce of excess fat.
A strand of hair brushed against the tip of her nose, causing a slight tickle.
Li Qingyi was agitated at the moment, so he turned her over and placed her on the soft bed.
"I've told myself this is a matter of necessity, so why is my mind still so chaotic?"
The two silently recited the incantation, and the "Two Elements Harmony Ode" quietly began to operate.
"I've repeatedly told myself this is a matter of necessity, so why is my mind so chaotic?"
Qin Xiyue asked herself the same question, but she could not find the answer. Her body trembled like a butterfly's wings, and she kept her eyes tightly closed, not daring to open them.
The girl's slightly rapid breathing eroded Li Qingyi's rationality, making him want to take it a step further.
But then I thought again, I can't do that...
Three hours later, Li Qingyi slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, feeling extremely comfortable all over.
This "Yin Yang Great Music Ode" is truly wondrous beyond words.
Li Qingyi looked inward and saw that her magical power was perfectly smooth and flawless, reaching the peak of the first level of Qi Refining.
He knew that this was the best time for him to prepare the medicine.
Li Qingyi looked at Qin Xiyue somewhat embarrassedly and slowly asked, "Could you lend me five spirit stones?"
The girl's cheeks flushed, but she maintained a cool and aloof expression, though inwardly she felt a strange sense of annoyance.
"Even in this state, he can still hold onto his spirit? Li Qingyi, are you even a man?!"
Qin Xiyue's mind was filled with thoughts.
If Li Qingyi knew what the other party was thinking, he would definitely cry out that he was wronged and would definitely make this aloof fairy know his true colors.
Qin Xiyue calmed herself down, got out of bed, picked up her clothes from the floor, and took out five spirit stones from her storage bag at her waist.
Upon seeing this, Li Qingyi gasped. That perfectly proportioned, curvaceous figure was truly indescribable...
"Dirty!"
Qin Xiyue bit her lip lightly, quickly put on her clothes, and feigned composure. "This is what I saved up over three years by living frugally. Is it enough?"
"Hehe..." Li Qingyi could only laugh awkwardly.
These questions made Li Qingyi a little embarrassed; she had freeloaded the whole morning, but unfortunately, it was just freeloading...
However, as a model young man of the 21st century, he had no choice but to accept the other party's kindness.
"How much is left?"
"Why didn't I see him so lewd and shameless in my past life!"
Qin Xiyue felt extremely ashamed and indignant, wishing she could punch him twice.
Although she says it's for eternal life, a woman's mind is always unpredictable.
In the end, she opened the storage bag, revealing its contents: three spirit stones and some items used by women.
"Never mind... you can keep it."
Three spirit stones weren't enough for him to conduct the next simulation, so he decided to leave some for the other party.
"You met me in the bamboo grove at dusk."
"it is good."
Without a second thought, Qin Xiyue agreed immediately, then shrank back into the covers, turned her back to Li Qingyi.
The Purple Bamboo Forest is quite far from Li Qingyi's residence, requiring a complex journey through the mountains. Coming out from there would not arouse suspicion.
Li Qingyi realized that the Qin family had a large number of collateral branches.
With Qin Xiyue acting as an inside agent, no one would suspect the presence of an extra person.
Qin Xiyue began to recall the details of Li Qingyi's escape in her previous life, and suddenly remembered that Zhou Chuan was an inside man for the Lin family.
Qin Xiyue immediately spoke up to remind her:
"I've heard some rumors about Zhou Gongfeng lately; he seems to be getting quite close to the Lin family."
Upon hearing this, Li Qingyi thought of the corpse with its head smashed open, and her heart clenched.
"You've practically smashed my head open! How can you call that 'close enough'?"
However, she nodded in agreement, "I understand, thank you, Xiyue."
Qin Xiyue nodded and clutched the blankets tightly. For some reason, the images of their passionate lovemaking kept replaying in her mind, and her heart gradually warmed.
Li Qingyi sat on the bed and opened the "Breath Concealment Technique".
"Do you want me to set up a spirit-exploding talisman for you?" the girl asked, trying to clear her mind of distractions.
Li Qingyi was stunned for a moment. He placed the exploding spirit talisman on the table without hiding it, so it wasn't surprising that the other party could see it.
He just didn't expect that Qin Xiyue could guess his thoughts.
"No, thank you." Li Qingyi thought for a moment and then refused. It was a matter of life and death, and he dared not be careless.
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiyue also quieted down.
Li Qingyi was also immersed in learning magic, and two hours passed quietly.
He has already mastered both of these techniques.
When his gaze fell on the bed, he realized that Qin Xiyue had already left.
The room was filled with the lingering fragrance of the young girl, which made Li Qingyi somewhat infatuated.
Realizing she had become somewhat lax, Li Qingyi immediately cleared her mind of distractions:
"Deep Blue, simulate it for me!"