I’m the MC, Why Do I Suck at Cultivation

“Liu Qingfeng?”

Qian Qiye was slightly taken aback.

She was naturally very familiar with this name.

“Do you know him?” Qian Yiyuan asked curiously.

“Yes, but it shouldn’t be this person.” Qian Qiye frowned. Although she didn’t like Liu Qingfeng very much, she also knew that Liu Qingfeng would not be so foolish.

“Why not?”

When Qian Yiyuan heard that his sister probably knew this person, he couldn’t help but feel his spirits lift up. But when Qian Qiye said that it shouldn’t be the case, Qian Yiyuan was somehow slightly furious.

“He is a disciple of Zenith Heaven.”

Qian Qiye said calmly.

“So, what if he’s a Zenith Heaven disciple? My father is still the Emperor.”

Qian Yiyuan rebuked without any care whether the other party was a Zenith Heaven disciple.

“Then go upstairs if you have the capability. He is upstairs!”

Qian Qiye chuckled.

As soon as she said that, Qian Yiyuan immediately headed upstairs. But halfway through, he stopped. He looked back at Qian Qiye and frowned, “Little sister, is there a big shot upstairs?. Seeing you behaving this way, makes me feel like something is fishy.”

Qian Yiyuan said in hesitation.

“What big shots?. It’s only the Imperial Teacher of Da Qian who is upstairs.”

Qian Qiye smiled.

“Imperial Teacher of Da Qian? Who?”

Qian Yiyuan frowned slightly, but his expression changed quickly, “Which Imperial Teacher are you talking about?”

“Which one is it?” Qian Qiye asked, feigning ignorance.

“Who is it?”

“Who!”

“Who are you talking about?”

“How do I know who it is?”

“Aiya, it’s the Eldest Senior Brother of Zenith Heaven, Lu Changsheng! Teacher Lu!” Qian Yiyuan was anxious.

His little sister was really fond of kicking up a fuss on ordinary days.

“You already know who it is. Yet, you still asked.”

Qian Qiye laughed.

“Ss [1]!” Qian Yiyuan’s expression couldn’t help but change at this moment. He really didn’t expect it to be him.

“Do you still think that it is the Liu Qingfeng upstairs?”

Qian Qiye asked.

“No, no, definitely not. How could the people around Imperial Teacher be vulgar? It should be someone else with the same name and surname”, Qian Yiyuan said immediately.

Maybe others didn’t know how powerful Lu Changsheng was, but Qian Yiyuan knew it well.

After all, he would be the one to inherit the imperial throne of Da Qian in the future, so Qian Yiyuan knew more about Lu Changsheng’s identity and status.

In an instant, his suspicion about Liu Qingfeng was washed away completely.

“Little sister, I will investigate other people first. I must find out who this person is!”

Qian Yiyuan was resolute and firm.

“You won’t go up to see the Imperial Teacher?”

Qian Qiye asked.

Qian Yiyuan couldn’t help but be careful, thus he nodded and said: “Since I’m here, I should see him. Otherwise, others would think I don’t know proper etiquette. Oh, that’s right, Little sister! Once we go upstairs, you have to praise me in front of the Imperial Teacher. Just put in a few good words for me.”

Qian Yiyuan said with a smile on his face.

Qian Qiye rubbed her hands together, showing a “you know” expression.

The latter immediately took out a stack of banknotes and some treasures, and handed it to Qian Qiye, “Little sister, you also know, older brother doesn’t have much money. These treasures and banknotes are worth fifty thousand kilograms of spirit stones. A small token!”

Qian Yiyuan bribed her.

“Only fifty thousand kilograms of spirit stones?” Qian Qiye suddenly looked disgusted.

“Only? Little sister, you have to be conscientious when you speak. I am not your second elder brother. I hold the power of the army. I can’t possibly do as I please and take the salaries of my soldiers for myself to get rich. The fifty thousand kilograms of spirit stones were given to me by Empress Mother as my savings. If you don’t want it, then forget it.”

Qian Yiyuan grumbled.

Fifty thousand kilograms of spirit stones were a huge sum of money, even for him, but he never expected his little sister to have such a huge appetite.

“There’s really nothing else?”

Qian Qiye asked.

“Nothing else is left.”

Qian Yiyuan had a grim expression.

“Okay then. Follow me upstairs.”

Qian Qiye immediately put the treasures and banknotes in her ring, and then took Qian Yiyuan upstairs.

The fifth floor.

Inside the private room.

Lu Changsheng looked at the scenery outside.

Despite the beautiful scenery, Lu Changsheng was somewhat tense.

He glanced briefly at Liu Qingfeng and realized that the latter seemed rather deeply worried as if hiding something.

However, at this moment, they heard the sound of footsteps.

Lu Changsheng and Liu Qingfeng became nervous at the same time.

Lu Changsheng glanced at Liu Qingfeng slowly, his eyes full of pity.

“Teacher Changsheng!”

Qian Qiye’s cordial voice resounded in the air. Then, a heroic man came in right after her.

“Teacher Changsheng, this is my eldest brother. He is, The Prince of the Dynasty of Da Qian!”

Qian Qiye said, explaining to Lu Changsheng.

“Qian Yiyuan pays respect to the Imperial Teacher.”

“Imperial Teacher, I, Qian Yiyuan, don’t know what to say. I wish the Imperial Teacher happiness as boundless as the eastern seas and live as long as the Zhongnan Mountains. May you have peace all year round and live a long and blissful life!. May you be blessed by a lucky star for good luck in everything, a double star of good fortune, a blossoming of wealth, a happy family, a full house of gold and jade, and a spirit of the dragon gate…”

Qian Yiyuan’s opening remarks were a bit exaggerated, as he said hundreds of blessings in one breath, making Lu Changsheng confused.

This… exaggerated wordings couldn’t be any more exaggerated, right?

“Eldest brother! Don’t talk so much nonsense when you see people.” Qian Qiye was a little speechless. She then looked at Lu Changsheng and smiled, “Teacher, my eldest brother didn’t like to talk much when he was young. Because of that, my father gave him a tough lesson. That’s the reason he’s like this when he sees other people. Please don’t get him wrong.”

Qian Qiye explained.

Lu Changsheng and Liu Qingfeng nodded, seemingly in understanding.

But soon, Liu Qingfeng couldn’t help but ask.

“What happened? Why did you dispatch the Imperial Guards?”

Liu Qingfeng asked curiously.

“Oh, it’s like this. At the Lantern Festival, someone made random comments on the lanterns. I was angry at that time so I dispatched the Imperial Guards to investigate it. It was a coincidence that the name of the sender has the same name and surname as fellow Daoist Qingfeng. Of course, fellow Daoist Qingfeng is a disciple of Zenith Heaven as well as, is following the Imperial Teacher. Naturally, this has nothing to do with Brother Qingfeng. It should be someone with the same name and surname.”

“But I won’t give up on this matter. There are magic circles on the lanterns. When I go back and let my subordinates activate the formations, I will be able to see the culprit, who wrote those random comments indiscriminately. Also, Brother Qingfeng is innocent.”

Qian Yiyuan spoke solemnly. He was extremely serious especially in the second half of his statement.

However, at this moment, Liu Qingfeng’s body trembled slightly. His lips turned pale.

“Fellow Daoist Qingfeng, do you feel unwell?”

Qian Yiyuan noticed the paleness of Qingfeng, but he didn’t think much of it. Instead he showed concern, “No, no, no, it’s just a little bit cold. I’m okay, no problem.”

Liu Qingfeng coughed.

As for Lu Changsheng, he was much calmer.

He was already convinced that the note that Qian Yiyuan received, should be the one he had written. He knew he was the one that deserved punishment the most.

Although he felt that fate was clever, Lu Changsheng was not the least bit afraid.

Because this matter had nothing to do with him. It was written by Liu Qingfeng. What did it have to do with him?

Why should I be afraid? Why should I panic?

“Wait a minute!”

“By activating the formation, you will be able to see who wrote the comment?”

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but ask.

“Yes, but it will take a while. Probably about three days.” Qian Yiyuan said.

What formations? It was purely Qian Yiyuan’s nonsense. He never intended to intimidate Lu Changsheng and Liu Qingfeng, he merely wanted to show off.

However, at this moment, Lu Changsheng and Liu Qingfeng felt inexplicable despair.

“Oh, since that’s the case, I hope that the Prince can thoroughly investigate it, lest Qingfeng suffers any wrongdoing for no reason. Well, I am tired today. Prince, please do me a favor. The seal on the official document is still in the hands of the Emperor of Da Qian. May I trouble you with this, Prince?”

Lu Changsheng said in a calm manner.

“It’s a small matter. If I may ask the Imperial Teacher to rest here for a while, I will get it for the Imperial Teacher immediately.”

Getting the seal on the official document is an important matter.

He immediately stood up.

“Little sister, you come back to the palace with me. It’s late at night, don’t run around.”

Qian Yiyuan said.

Qian Qiye was somewhat reluctant to leave.

After the time it took an incense stick to burn [2] since the two left, Liu Qingfeng closed the door carefully, Thud! He knelt before Lu Changsheng.

“Senior Brother! Save me!”

He said hoarsely, looking deathly pale.

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but be stunned.

But later he frowned, thinking that there must be something strange!

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TL Note:

[1] Ss! — sound of air sucked between the teeth, indicating hesitation or thinking over

[2] The time it takes an incense stick to burn — a poetic way of referring to a short time span, generally 5 minutes.