Chapter 395 – Sailing Through the Wind to Destroy Green Vine One (2/2)

In this time, that woman should have fled already!

Li Qingshan held back his murderousness. Although he had once sworn he would make the Sect of Clouds and Rain bleed, that was a few years ago. He had already achieved the revenge he deserved, and he had no direct grievances with Qiu Haitang. He had to be lenient whenever possible, right? She was technically Hua Chengzan’s childhood friend after all. If he killed her, how was he supposed to face him in the future?

However, if he wanted to spare her, he could not make it too obvious, or it would rouse suspicion, which was why Li Qingshan had purposefully thrown her against the wall, making her suffer a little before he pursued Jiang Shancheng. He could pass it off as negligence.

Don’t tell me!

Just as Li Qingshan was touched by his own generosity, gentleness, and respect for friendship, he returned to the cabin only to find Qiu Haitang still there.

Qiu Haitang seemed to be completely oblivious to his departure and return. She just drank alone, not even asking about Jiang Shancheng’s fate, as if nothing in the world had anything to do with her.

“You didn’t escape?” Li Qingshan said in disbelief.

“Could I escape?” Qiu Haitang answered him with a question. Actually, she had considered escaping after Li Qingshan had left, but she immediately dismissed that thought. Even if she could escape, just how far could she go? With his speed, he would probably catch up to her in an instant.

“Obvious not!” Li Qingshan was taken aback. If he hunted her down, it was indeed very difficult for Qiu Haitang to escape. He had no idea how to react. So much for my wonderful plan to spare you; you’re not even going to cherish it.

“Then why would I escape? If you want to kill me, then kill me!”

“Don’t you find it to be very disrespectful if I kill you because you want me to kill you!” Li Qingshan roared. He snatched over the flask of alcohol and drank it all. His eyes shone, as if he was undressing Qiu Haitang’s body. He grabbed her by the chin and smiled obscenely. “You better have some fun with me first!”

This was Li Qingshan’s second wonderful plan. She was still a woman at the end of the day. She could overcome death, but she would still be afraid of something like that. She would definitely say something along the lines of, “If you take another step closer, I’ll kill myself.” With that, he would be able to go with the flow and spare her temporarily. Afterwards, he could purposefully give her an opportunity, and she would definitely flee for her life.

Li Qingshan could not help but feel proud of himself for coming up with another fantastic plan in such a short amount of time.

“At least you’re much more straightforward than the one before and much more pleasant to the eye.” Sorrow flashed through Qiu Haitang’s eyes. She still refused to budge.

Li Qingshan almost burst out cursing. Isn’t it just a man? Do you have to be like this? The mighty sect master of the Sect of Clouds and Rain, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, actually suffers from infatuation too! Though, she sure matches that romantic blinded by love.

Originally, I wanted to undertake this discreetly and finish off Jiang Shancheng silently, but it’s all because of a woman like you that my plan is ruined. Once you get back and mention it, they’ll probably all suspect Li Qingshan. One is no different from two. Since you don’t want to live, then I’ll give you what you want. I’ll go all the way then and silence you for good!

Li Qingshan furrowed his brows, and his murderousness surged. He revealed his long, protruding teeth. An urge to bite through her pale neck blossomed inside him.

Qiu Haitang simply closed her eyes, ready to receive the incoming humiliation. Suddenly, she thought of Hua Chengzan again and felt pained. I’ve already been misfortunate enough, so why must I cause him unnecessary pain? I’ll just go with my purity!

A clear tear slid down from the corner of her eye. She was about to mobilise her spiritual qi and end it all for herself.

Li Qingshan’s heart shuddered. What’s wrong with me? Why is my killing intent so heavy? The power of the spirit turtle has completely surpassed the ox demon and tiger demon, so I shouldn’t be like this. It feels like some kind of restraint deep within me has vanished.

He looked around and suddenly understood what he was missing—Xiao An!

Xiao An was not around him, so there was no need for him to be a model example. Like a horse free from its reins, he had almost broken out of his final shackle of ‘humanity’, becoming a daemon through and through, doing whatever he liked without any second thought!

He was even tempted to strip Qiu Haitang naked and humiliate her recklessly. So-called morality was so feeble before absolute strength. With no one else around him, it only nourished the growth of dark desires.

“This is boring!”

Qiu Haitang was taken aback. She opened her eyes and discovered that Li Qingshan had already retreated to the other side of the table, drinking by himself right from the jar.

“A woman who doesn’t put up any resistance is even more boring than an opponent who doesn’t put up any resistance!” Li Qingshan said.

If I become like this, what right do I have to guide Xiao An? What freedom does a person controlled by their desires have? Do I even pale in comparison to that mad woman Qian Rongzhi?

“Come with me!” Li Qingshan made his way out of the compartment.

Qiu Haitang followed behind him with no other choice. Just what was this daemon trying to do?

“Take it!”

Arriving on the deck, Li Qingshan tossed an item over, and Qiu Haitang caught it. She studied it. It was a tiny ship’s wheel.

Li Qingshan crossed his arms. “If you assist me, then I’ll spare you. I won’t touch a single hair on you.”

“Where do you want to go?” With her hopes of many years fallen through, Qiu Haitang had become very disoriented and irrational. However, she was still someone who had cultivated for many years, so she possessed some willpower. In particular, ever since what happened earlier, having escaped death despite wanting to die, her desire for survival had surged. She recovered some of her usual composure.