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The current head of the Li family is overly amiable.

He doesn't resemble the martial artist who single-handedly built this vast empire, earned the title 'Soul-Reaping Blade,' and awed the eight hundred li radius, allowing his family to share wealth and power.

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Qian Guang secretly observed, surprised in his heart.

From his understanding of the Li family head, his style was quite assertive. Even if Su Han became a Border Realm martial artist, he might not gain an advantage in front of Li Qingyun.

If a Li family slave becomes a Border Realm martial artist and wants to break away and become independent, it wouldn't sound good if the news spread. Su Han coming here alone probably wouldn't receive a warm welcome.

That's why he accompanied him, to support Su Han.

But now it seems unnecessary.

"Come, please sit, both of you. Taste this Qingming tea. It's mild on the palate and has a delicate fragrance. Unfortunately, many tea leaves were damaged by the cold wave, and there isn't much stock in the mansion."

"But this can also be considered 'rarity makes it precious.'"

Li Qingyun invited the two to sit down. Su Han didn't decline, took a seat, and tasted it. It was indeed as he said, good tea. After taking a sip, he even felt a warm current flowing through his body.

Su Han couldn't help but sigh. The wealthy are indeed wealthy. Even the tea has special properties that can aid in martial arts practice. With such resources, even a pig could become a martial artist, right?

Li Qingyun nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this.

He was still giving him face, not immediately causing trouble, unlike some juniors who become arrogant when they gain power, pushing their luck and becoming aggressive, ultimately leading to a situation that's difficult to handle.

It seems there's still a chance to reconcile this matter.

"I've already ordered people to prepare a banquet to entertain you two, as an apology for the offense over the past half month. Also, the things Young Master Su wants have been prepared."

Li Qingyun clapped his hands, and servants presented three copies of a contract.

Su Han took them, glanced at them, and confirmed they were genuine. Without hesitation, he immediately tore them up.

He immediately felt a sense of liberation.

"Although my Li family was at fault first, as the saying goes, it's easier to resolve a feud than to create one. I wonder if Young Master Su is satisfied with these gifts?" Li Qingyun continued while the iron was hot.

"Patriarch Li, this sincerity is not enough."

Before Su Han could speak, Qian Guang chuckled and spoke.

He continued, "A Border Realm martial artist should have their old registration removed and be listed in the martial registry. This is the law of the Great Li Dynasty. Returning the contract of indenture is a matter of course and doesn't count as much sincerity, right?"

"I heard that the Li family is famous for alchemy, how about..."

"Hehe, since that's the case, how about I give you a few more pills? This is indeed because I owe Young Master Su too much, and it's also meant as an apology," Li Yaoshi interjected with a smile.

He took out a small white jade bottle from his bosom.

"This is the Tiger Bone Pill that I successfully refined yesterday. It can greatly replenish qi and blood, enhance the physique, and contains the might of a fierce tiger. It's incredibly miraculous. Taking it for a long time can enhance one's aura, so I'll give it to Young Master Su."

Qian Guang continued to shake his head with a smile.

Li Qingyun frowned. Were they here to extort him?

Su Han didn't speak either, his eyes looking at his nose, his nose at his mouth, and his mouth at his heart, calm and composed. Before coming to the Li mansion, the two had discussed that if there was a chance, they would make a killing.

"Then I wonder what Young Master Qian's opinion is?"

Li Qingyun responded indifferently, feeling impatient in his heart.

If Su Han had come alone, he would have had ways to manipulate him and muddle through, but there were two people, and one of them was the Cao Gang's young master. Many methods couldn't be used.

Compared to Su Han, whose identity was unknown,

the identity of the Cao Gang's young master was more intimidating.

"As the saying goes, it's better to teach a man to fish than to give him fish. Brother Su used to work hard in the Li mansion. A bottle of Tiger Bone Pill can't buy the life of a Border Realm martial artist. How about passing down the alchemy technique?"

Qian Guang continued to smile.

The Li family's position in the entire Ping'an County was quite special, not only because of Li Qingyun, a powerful martial artist, but also because of the existence of Li Yaoshi, an alchemist.

They, the Cao Gang, had long coveted this alchemy technique.

"I'm afraid I can't accept that," Li Yaoshi responded faintly, his face turning cold.

"The ancestral teachings cannot be passed down to outsiders."

"But with only a bottle of Tiger Bone Pill, there's really not much sincerity," Qian Guang waved his hand and continued, "After this incident, your esteemed mansion still doesn't have much sincerity. If word gets out, wouldn't it be laughable? Please reconsider, Patriarch Li."

"Brother Su may not have any objections, but I have to speak up for him."

"Young Master Qian, what are you talking about? My Li family naturally has sincerity, but it's just that the alchemy technique is really difficult to impart. How about this, I can open the family's library pavilion for you two to view, how does that sound?"

Li Qingyun responded with a smile.

"Library pavilion? I've long heard that the Li mansion has thousands of books, with many martial arts techniques. I never thought I'd have the chance to feast my eyes on them today," Qian Guang said, slightly surprised, hinting at Su Han, and also agreeing.

He wasn't proficient in negotiation. Today, he came back purely to retrieve the contract of indenture and didn't really intend to squeeze out any benefits, but Qian Guang was obviously a professional and actually squeezed something out.

A tour of the library pavilion? That's good too.

Since the Great Achievement of the Heaven-Stealing Technique, his still cultivation has stagnated. Perhaps he could find a new still cultivation technique in the library pavilion.

Li Qingyun led the two to the library pavilion, which was three stories high.

Entering the first floor, it was spacious, with many bookshelves placed around, filled with books. It was clearly a martial arts family, but now it had the feeling of a scholarly family.

"Father, why are you here? Who are these two?" A beautiful woman with her hair tied up and wearing a crown, draped in a light cloud Taoist robe, slowly walked out from the depths of the bookshelf, holding a book in her hand, slightly frowning, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied.

"Oh, Yueling, I thought you were on the third floor. Did I disturb you? I'm just taking two distinguished guests to stroll through the library pavilion and view the books inside. We'll be leaving in a moment," Li Qingyun responded, somewhat surprised to see his daughter.

"Mm, then please hurry up and don't delay my quiet cultivation," Li Yueling nodded, about to go upstairs.

Suddenly, Su Han spoke, stopping her:

"Miss Yueling, may I take a look at the book in your hand?"

In his eyes, most of the books on the first floor were very ordinary. Although a small portion involved martial arts, they were also very rudimentary, just for show. The second and third floors were probably similar.

Otherwise, Li Qingyun wouldn't have been so generous.

Letting them view the library pavilion.

Only the book in Li Yueling's hand was an exception.

"A Volume of Daoist Canons: Foreign Daoist scriptures, given to Li Yueling by a slovenly Daoist. It contains a passage from the 'Classic of Purity and Stillness,' a method for still cultivation. Entering the Dao with it can lead to the so-called path of seeking immortality, but only those with exceptional comprehension can understand it."