Chapter 790: Not Following the Rules
Qi Xuansu had long anticipated this kind of clichéd drama, yet there was nothing he could do about it.
He simply did not belong to the same circle as certain people.
In truth, there were distinct differences even among scions of noble families.
Some scions had lofty aspirations and aimed to reach the summit of the Daoist hierarchy. Naturally, they acted with propriety and were aware of the consequences, never lashing out over trifles or drawing weapons without cause.
For instance, Li Changge’s family background was among the most prestigious in the Daoist community, far surpassing Qi Xuansu’s. Yet when he first arrived in the Imperial Capital, Li Changge kept a low profile and treated Qi Xuansu with courtesy. Only in the final, decisive moment did his blade show its edge, leaving Yao Pei wounded.
Others relied solely on their noble background, unwilling to endure hardships and refusing to risk their lives investigating major cases or participating in perilous events like the Wuxing Mountain operation. Their conduct was far more capricious—rash youth brimming with arrogance, unconcerned with consequences, eager to flaunt power and indulge every whim. Wang Danqing was such a scion.
These two kinds of people belonged to completely different worlds.
The former were Qi Xuansu’s true adversaries—formidable and calculating—while the latter were undeniably a nuisance.
Qi Xuansu laughed out loud. “Actually, I find them quite fascinating too.”
The atmosphere instantly turned tense.
After three months of training at the Wanxiang Daoist Upper Palace, Qi Xuansu had come to understand many things. Rather, he had always understood these principles but lacked the words to express them.