Chapter 28: Wan Family

Chapter 28: Wan Family

Atop Qingsui Peak, nestled amidst clouds and mist, sat a beautiful pavilion. The soft morning sunlight streamed over the structure, casting a golden glow across its walls.

Li Chejing, seated on a rock in front of the building, slowly exhaled a breath of pure air and opened his eyes to the vast sea of clouds spread before him.

A look of satisfaction crossed his handsome face as he quietly murmured, “I’ve finally managed to condense the Azure Essence Chakra!”

“What an amazing technique my family has! This isn’t your typical Azure Essence mana. I’ve cultivated the Moonlight Azure Essence. Not only that, its effect surpasses those of ordinary techniques.”

Rising to his feet and smoothing out his blue robe, Li Chejing entered the pavilion and retrieved a cold, gleaming sword from the wall. With a flick of his wrist, he gracefully executed a series of sword movements.

“This Profound Water Sword Technique given by my senior brother is a good start. Though it’s a Grade Three technique requiring the Qi Cultivation realm, it’s not difficult to learn.”

“I wonder how Father is doing. Have my older brothers managed to condense the Celestial Whirl Chakra? The Golden Tang Sect’s recent unrest in the west is quite concerning, especially with our families sharing a border.”

Lost in these thoughts, Li Chejing’s focus on sword practice waned. He rested his chin on the table and half-heartedly flipped through a jade slip, his mind wandering back to his distant home.

“Junior brother!” His contemplation was interrupted by a cheerful shout.

It was Xiao Yuansi, a man with thick eyebrows and huge eyes. He entered the pavilion and grinned at Li Chejing. “Guess what good news I’ve brought!” he asked.

“Don’t tease me, senior brother,” Li Chejing shook his head and smiled wryly. He set aside the jade slip and turned his full attention to Xiao Yuansi.

“I’ve been asked by our Master to run an errand at Lixia Prefecture,” Xiao Yuansi revealed, his eyes twinkling. He then inquired, “Do you have a letter for home you’d like me to take?” CHeCk for new stories on no/v/el/bin(.)c0m

Overjoyed, Li Chejing responded enthusiastically, “Yes, yes, thank you so much, senior brother! You’re too kind!” He quickly fetched writing materials and began to write a letter.

Xiao Yuansi smiled and said, “Take your time writing. Just hand it to me by tonight.”

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As dawn approached, Li Xiangping emerged from his meditation.

He looked around and then asked, “Where’s Second Brother?”

“The Immortal Master went up the mountain early this morning and hasn’t returned.”

“Uncle, please head to the mountain and inform Second Brother of the situation. Tell him to stay there, and there’s no need to come down. Yesheng, come with me to Lidaokou Village.”

Liu Linfeng acknowledged his order and promptly set off toward the mountain.

Li Xiangping, accompanied by Li Yesheng and a few guards from Lijing Village, hastened along the rural path toward Lidaokou Village.

Upon reaching Lidaokou Village, they encountered Xu Wenshan’s men.

Li Yesheng immediately inquired, “What did that immortal cultivator say?”

The man replied calmly, “That Immortal Master barely speaks and is calmly seated in the boss’ courtyard. He seems to be meditating with his eyes closed.”

At that moment, Li Xiangping and the others reached the entrance of the courtyard. He straightened his clothes and stepped forward to observe the man seated in the courtyard.

The visitor appeared young, likely in his teens, with a decent-looking face and clad in a pristine long white robe. He opened his eyes and looked at Li Xiangping.

Since Li Xiangping had not cultivated the Jade Capital Chakra yet, he lacked the spiritual sense to gauge the young man’s strength.

He cupped his fist respectfully and introduced himself, “I am Li Xiangping, under the governance of Azure Pond Sect,”

To Li Xiangping’s surprise, the young man reacted with evident relief, quickly standing up to respond with due respect. “I am Wan Yuankai, under the governance of Azure Pond Sect. I am honored to meet the head of the Li Family.”

“Oh, please, there’s no need for such formalities. I’m just a humble cultivator in the Li Family. My father is the head of our family,” Li Xiangping replied, waving his hands in denial. Seeing the young man’s deference, Li Xiangping felt a sense of relief and a smile crept onto his face.

“Recently, my father learned about Qingsui Peak’s deployment to the West of the Guli Road and was quite pleased. He sent me to explore the area and establish connections with the local families. It was a mere chance that led me to your village. Please forgive my unannounced visit.”

Wan Yuankai seemed rather excited. After politely apologizing, he then added with a smile, “My father also instructed me to bring a gift for the Li Family.”