“What?”
Hearing this, Sīkōng Chángfēng could hardly hide his joy, almost cheering. No wonder he had been calling the Li Qīngfēng in front of him “Younger Martial Uncle” all this way without objection. It turned out that he would truly become a disciple of Beili’s foremost figure, Lǐ Chángshēng.
“Sigh!”
“You two brothers are always causing me trouble!”
Xīn Báicǎo shot a glance at Sīkōng Chángfēng, who had looked half-dead upon hearing he would become his disciple earlier. Now that he knew he would be Lǐ Chángshēng’s disciple, he was almost jumping with joy. Was his title as Medicine King not renowned enough?
“Don’t worry, in a few years, I’ll send you another, smarter disciple!”
Lǐ Qīngfēng smiled faintly, picked up the tea on the table and took a sip, then continued, “That disciple’s talent will likely surpass yours by a lot!”
“Really? Where is he now?”
Upon hearing this, Xīn Báicǎo’s heart tightened, and he quickly leaned closer to ask.
“Not born yet!”
“……”
For a moment, the scene came to an abrupt halt.
Xīn Báicǎo froze, his smile seemingly solidified. “Little Qīngfēng, you aren’t bluffing me, are you?”
“How could I? I can guarantee that this disciple’s talent is unlike anything you’ve ever seen!”
Lǐ Qīngfēng patted Xīn Báicǎo’s shoulder to reassure him.
“Alright, I’ll trust you this once!”
“However, this fellow has some health issues, and I’ll still need your help!”
Upon hearing this, Xīn Báicǎo raised an eyebrow and immediately took Sīkōng Chángfēng’s pulse. Then, his brow furrowed. “Congenital heart meridian deficiency?”
“Indeed, but it should be a small matter for you!”
“Isn’t it a small matter for you too? I think you’re just pushing him onto me because you find it troublesome!”
Xīn Báicǎo shot Lǐ Qīngfēng a look.
“Hahaha!”
“Then I’ll leave him here for now! It’s quite boring for me to be in Medicine King Valley all the time. Having someone to talk to is always good!”
Xīn Báicǎo looked at Sīkōng Chángfēng beside him and sighed. Now, his legacy had no successor, but this fellow was quite suitable. Although he was only his half-master, the Sage once said, “When three people walk, one must be my teacher!” These trivial worldly matters would not affect him!
“With this matter settled, I should be going then!”
Lǐ Chángfēng put down the porcelain cup in his hand and slowly stood up.
“Leaving so soon? Won’t you stay a few more days at my Medicine King Valley?”
Xīn Báicǎo raised an eyebrow and immediately tried to persuade him. Discussing medicine with Lǐ Qīngfēng at Tianyi Pavilion back then had greatly benefited his understanding of the medical arts. He had planned to have another all-night talk, but unexpectedly, the other party was leaving so soon. He felt a sense of regret!
“If I don’t leave now, I’m afraid those people waiting outside will become impatient!”
Lǐ Qīngfēng smiled faintly, then looked at Sīkōng Chángfēng beside him. “Recover your health here. As for what happens next, fate will decide!”
“Yes, Younger Martial Uncle!”
“I laugh to the heavens as I leave my gate, my generation is no commoner!”
Accompanied by a hearty laugh, Lǐ Qīngfēng’s figure disappeared into the secluded valley!
“Younger Martial Uncle is truly an immortal!”
Sīkōng Chángfēng clicked his tongue slightly, even imagining that one day he could roam the martial world freely like his Younger Martial Uncle!
Just as he was lost in thought, Xīn Báicǎo’s voice urged him from the side, “Stop dreaming of immortals and hurry up and grind the medicine. Your life is at stake, and you’re thinking of immortals!”
Upon hearing this, the youthful chivalry on Sīkōng Chángfēng’s face instantly vanished. He drooped his head and said helplessly, “Understood, Master!”
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After leaving Medicine King Valley, Lǐ Qīngfēng walked directly towards the carriage parked by the roadside. As soon as he approached the carriage, a playful smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
“You’ve been following for so long, come out!”
As soon as he spoke, there was a slight rustling of branches and leaves, and the faint sound of clothes in the surrounding woods.
Then, several blurry figures gradually emerged from the forest. In particular, the woman walking at the front was like a delicate and refined white lotus, slowly entering Li Qīngfēng’s sight.
She wore a pure white, immaculate long dress. Her face was as beautiful as nature’s most exquisite carving, with every line perfectly placed, without a single flaw.
Her posture was upright yet graceful, her curves exquisite and naturally flowing. As she walked, her slender, fair legs were faintly visible beneath the hem of her skirt, evoking endless imagination.
“Long time no see, young lady!”
Looking at the woman who emerged, Lǐ Qīngfēng smiled. “Could it be that you’re interested in me, which is why you followed me all this way?”
As soon as he said this, the purple-clothed man beside her turned red. His eyes widened, and a furious fire flickered in his blood-red pupils.
“Yǔ Jì, don’t be rude!”
Just as he was about to make a move to teach the young man with the sharp tongue a lesson, the woman beside him reached out and stopped him.
“This humble one is Yuè Yáo. May I know the young hero’s name?”
“Lǐ Qīngfēng!”
“Young Master Li, would you perhaps be traveling the same way?”
Yuè Yáo’s lips parted slightly, her voice gentle and clear, like a mountain spring flowing, crisp and pleasant to the ear. As she spoke, she gently raised her hand, her fair fingers lightly brushing a few stray strands of hair from her forehead, her movements elegant and natural, without any pretense or affectation.
“Traveling the same way? Miss Yuè Yáo, you don’t even know where I’m going, so why travel together?”
Lǐ Qīngfēng shook his head slightly, his tone carrying a hint of confusion and curiosity.
“Yuè Yáo indeed does not know the young master’s destination, but the world is vast, and meeting is fate. Perhaps where the young master is going is where I am also headed!”
A faint smile touched Yuè Yáo’s lips. This young man in front of her was powerful. If she could establish a good relationship with him, it would undoubtedly be a good choice for her Heaven Beyond Heaven.
“Heh heh, since Miss Yuè Yáo is so certain, then let’s travel together! Coincidentally, I’m going somewhere, and it’s not impossible to bring you along!”
“May I ask where the young master is going?”
Yuè Yáo asked softly.
She looked up at the young man in green, a hint of confusion flickering in her clear, water-like eyes!
“Famous Sword Villa!”
Upon hearing this name, Yuè Yáo frowned, a hint of surprise flashing in her heart. This Famous Sword Villa was originally her next target, but she hadn’t expected this young hero to guess it so accurately, as if he could read her mind! However, she still believed it was all a coincidence. Not long ago, the master of Famous Sword Villa, Wèi Chángfēng, had boasted that he possessed a Peerless Divine Weapon, incomparably sharp. However, he lacked a worthy master. Thus, he had sent out invitations to heroes far and wide. It was expected that all the experts in Beili would flock there! Not only that, but some martial artists would, for the sake of this treasure sword, spend a great deal of time traveling from other countries to Beili. Faced with this divine artifact, her Heaven Beyond Heaven naturally would not miss such a golden opportunity! Although a weapon was not much, if Heaven Beyond Heaven obtained it, it would be a significant blow to the Beili martial arts world.