Chapter 1294: I Do Not Wish to Be a Saint
Ye Qingci, upon seeing this scene, subconsciously felt her heart rise to her throat and almost instinctively wanted to speak out. However, Yang Chengyin’s gaze landed on her first.
"Cold Moon, I know he’s your Path-Protector, but don’t forget your own identity."
Ye Qingci subconsciously clenched her fists, and while her heart was still struggling, Su Chengyu spoke up first, "I have seen The Honored One, I am Su Chengyu."
Yang Chengyin blinked and then sized up Su Chengyu, "Why do you want to join the Demon Slayer Department?"
The odd question left Su Chengyu inwardly puzzled, but unable to figure out why Yang Chengyin would ask such a thing, Su Chengyu answered truthfully, "As a cultivator, I wish to slay demons and exorcise evils, to seek peace for Xia Country."
Yang Chengyin listened to the response and chuckled lightly, "I believe there are sages in this world, but I am sure you are definitely not one of them."
"The Honored One, I have never thought about being a sage, nor will I be one..."
"There’s no need to rush your denial. I don’t dislike people like you, it’s normal for people to have their own desires, to yearn for something. Many among the Twelve Saints of Demon Slaying also have their own thoughts, like the Cold Moon Envoy with whom you’ve had the most contact. She’s been with my Demon Slayer Department for so many years, has she not also had her own motives? Am I right, Cold Moon Envoy?"
Ye Qingci’s brows knitted, she had been discreetly investigating for years, always careful not to let any mistakes slip through.
"The Honored One, you misunderstand."
"Heh."