Wind G.o.d wondered if Li Qiye was actually useless or it was just an act. The whole appointment by Lucidity was strange. They thought that he was an illegitimate son, especially after seeing his immoral and uncouth behavior.

　　Otherwise, how could Lucidity dote on a piece of trash like him in this manner?

　　After further interaction, he felt that this brat wasn’t as stupid as he seemed, just crazier yet strangely insightful - seeing things that big shots like them never thought about.

　　“Alright, follow me back to G.o.dstep.” Wind G.o.d eventually said.

　　“For what?” Li Qiye smiled and told the truth: “I guess I still have some uses for your sect, a powerful bargaining chip.”

　　“Hmph.” Wind G.o.d snorted in response: “You’re overthinking it. It’s just that you could die any time in the open. Myriad Formation, the Bingchi, and your own dynasty want nothing more than your death so they can have peace of mind.”

　　Wind G.o.d was correct. Eight Formation True Emperor and his allies needed Li Qiye’s death in order to legitimize their rule and taking over the throne. They didn’t wish to be viewed as unrightful usurpers forever.

　　“It doesn’t matter.” Li Qiye shrugged before contemplating while rubbing his chin: “Hmm, from what I’ve heard, your sect has a great library, right?.”

　　“What do you want?” Wind G.o.d’s eyes narrowed as he uttered coldly.

　　“Don’t worry, I’m not interested in your martial arts or the word Xing. if I cared about them, I would have had plenty to pick back at the imperial treasury. I only want to see your old scrolls - just the entertaining and historical ones. That might be worth taking a trip there.”

　　Wind G.o.d didn’t know what this brat wanted to do. He asked: “What are you looking for?”

　　“Nothing in particular.” Li Qiye replied: “Just reading to improve my knowledge. Don’t you know that knowledge is power? Your sect was built on espionage and information selling, allowing it to prosper.”

　　Wind G.o.d agreed with this logic, albeit slightly surprised.

　　“If you want information, I can help you.” Wind G.o.d generously said.

　　“I don’t care about the present or the movements of the world.” Li Qiye said: “I’m interested in ancient mysteries, the older, the more precious. Basically, just historical stories, whether they be official or just popular folktales.”

　　Wind G.o.d took another look at him. G.o.dstep did start out as an intelligence guild, but as time pa.s.sed, many things have changed. Their disciples now pursued power and cultivation, no longer caring about mysteries of the past.

　　“That’s fine, you can take a look.” Wind G.o.d agreed.

　　“Oh right, what’s the name of your girl?” Li Qiye stood up and suddenly realized something so he clapped his hands.

　　“Splendorous Saintess.” Wind G.o.d said with a hint of annoyance. [1]

　　Splendorous didn’t only have the most prestigious bloodline in their sect but was also the most gifted. The elders had high expectations for her. Even if she wouldn’t take over their sect, she would still become a powerful Eternal, perhaps surpa.s.sing a supreme ancestor such as himself.

　　They naturally wanted to keep this good seed around. Unfortunately, Lucidity demanded their best bloodline to be a consort.

　　Wind G.o.d didn’t want this at that point because Li Qiye was a useless brat. No one would want to betroth their best disciple to someone like him. Unfortunately, out of both fear and grat.i.tude, he became the first to agree.

　　Of course, refusal was not an option since Lucidity was famous for punis.h.i.+ng nonconformity. The first to voice this opinion would suffer the wrath of Lucidity, especially when Sun Lengying and Silver Secret were still around.

　　This was no longer the case. These three threats have disappeared. Plus, the kingdom has fallen. Li Qiye was a king without land.