Chapter 135: Chapter 114: Li Changqing Gets Misunderstood Again

Zhao Yiqiu wore a face full of frustration, claiming he was talented, yet unable to offer any help.

“Am I not the same?” Yan Botao listened to Zhao Yiqiu’s words, his face suddenly filled with bitterness: “Ultimately, Mr. Changqing is the great patron of our Yan family, and he even helped me reach the Innate realm. Now, I find myself wondering how to position myself within the Yan family? How should I face the great patron?”

“Who isn’t in the same position?”

Bai Jingfei also lost the excitement he had earlier: “We’ve been living in Changting Town for generations, doing business for so many years, and I used to pride myself thinking I was extraordinary. But upon leaving this backwater place, I realized how vast the outside world truly is.”

“Especially when Mr. Changqing made a move, it really put into perspective that the sky is higher than we imagined; there are always stronger individuals out there. Initially, when both our family businesses were taken over by the Yan family, we were indignant. But now, seeing Mr. Changqing in action, we had no way to retaliate, and fortunately, Mr. Changqing didn’t stoop to our level.”

“Otherwise, I wonder if Old Zhao and I would still have our heads on our shoulders.” Bai Jingfei glanced at Zhao Yiqiu.

“From now on, let’s work hard. We need to grow too, so as not to disappoint Mr. Changqing too much,” Zhao Yiqiu said.

“You’re right. Our Evergreen Commerce Association will also get better. Maybe one day we’ll spread across the Cangyuan Realm!” Bai Jingfei said with a smile.

At this moment, there came a knock on the door from outside.

“Patriarch, Miss has returned.”

The voice from outside announced.

“Yu Yuun has returned?” Yan Botao raised an eyebrow and then said: “Understood, have her wait for me in the side hall.”

“Yes.”

Yan Yuyun sat in the side hall, having not returned to the Yan family for quite a while.

Some of the elders of the Yan family were polite to Yan Yuyun, but it was a lukewarm kind of politeness.

Yan Yuyun had grown accustomed to it; upon returning, she could only wait for her father in the side hall, as only the male members of the family were allowed into the main hall.

Her brother, Yan Yushi, was always qualified to enter the main hall.

This preference for males over females was a tradition in the Yan family.

Even when Yan Yuyun became a disciple of the Mountain Ancient Land and joined the outer sect, it didn’t change anything.

After waiting for the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn, Yan Botao finally finished his tasks and came over.

“Yuun’Er has returned.” Seeing his daughter, Yan Botao smiled.

Even though Yan Botao also favored males over females, he still loved his daughter.

Nevertheless, there were family rules in place; daughters could only enter the side hall. Yan Botao was also pleased with his daughter’s achievements.

Initially, when Yan Yushi couldn’t break through, Yan Botao truly wanted Yuyun to return and take over the position of Clan Leader, but all the elders disagreed, leaving Yan Botao helpless.

“Father.” Yan Yuyun stood up and respectfully bowed.

“Come, let father have a look at you.” Yan Botao smiled after examining Yan Yuyun: “Yuun’Er has become amazing, it looks like you’re close to reaching the Postnatal Great Perfection, and after that, you’ll be able to enter the inner sect?”

“Hard to say.”

Yan Yuyun shook her head: “The requirement to enter the inner sect isn’t just Postnatal Great Perfection; you must also pass through ten islands in the Ten Thousand Beasts Collection. I’m currently stuck on the ninth island.”

“Yuun’Er’s talents are excellent, and you’ll surely succeed. If you need money, just tell father. There’s no need to save on cultivation resources.” Yan Botao became expansive, given the business success of the Evergreen Commerce Association, earning money couldn’t be easier.

“By the way, Dad, what’s the story with the Evergreen Commerce Association?” Yan Yuyun asked: “You only mentioned it briefly in your letter, but didn’t elaborate; how did such a large commerce association suddenly come to be?”

“The Evergreen Commerce Association is a family collaboration enterprise, with complicated affairs involved, and it’s best not to delve into it, being a daughter.” Before Yan Botao could speak, two elderly figures walked in.

The one in the lead had a stern expression, exuding an air of authority.

The other watched Yan Yuyun calmly, saying: “Since Yuyun is back, rest at home for a few days and don’t concern yourself with family affairs.”

“Greetings, Great Elder and Fourth Elder.” Yan Yuyun was accustomed to their attitude and said nothing more.

“Hmm.” The Great Elder nodded: “Do not forget our Yan family rules. I must say, Yuyun, you might as well return from Mountain Ancient Land; you are a daughter, and a good marriage should suffice.”

Upon hearing this, Yan Yuyun frowned but didn’t retort.

“Father, where is Li Changqing continuing his service?” Yan Yuyun asked Yan Botao.

“Why do you inquire about the great patron?” Yan Botao was puzzled.

“Senior Brother Li asked me to deliver something to Li Changqing,” Yan Yuyun said: “I originally wanted Senior Brother Li to accompany me back, but he’s been very busy lately. So he entrusted me with something to hand over to Li Changqing personally.”

Upon hearing this, both Yan Botao and the two elders changed their expressions.

“Yuyun, did you meet the son of the great patron at Mountain Ancient Land?” The Fourth Elder asked in surprise: “Are you speaking of Li Hengsheng? I heard Li Hengsheng is now a direct disciple of Muhai Peak at Mountain Ancient Land, is that true?”

“Of course I did, we recently challenged the Nine-Layered Battle Pavilion and Ten Thousand Beasts Collection together at Yingxin Lake.” Yan Yuyun lifted her chin proudly: “As for being a direct disciple, that is also true. Senior Brother Li is exceptionally gifted and is recognized as a genius in Mountain Ancient Land, with a limitless future.”

Upon hearing this, the look in the eyes of all three men changed as they gazed at Yan Yuyun.

“Yuyun, the great patron is still in seclusion. You can meet him when he exits.” Yan Botao said with a smile.

“Oh, alright.” Yan Yuyun nodded.

“Yuyun, let’s not converse here; no one usually comes to this place, and it’s poorly maintained and poorly lit. Come, Fourth Uncle will take you to the main hall where it’s brighter.”

The Fourth Elder quickly stepped in to say.

Yan Yuyun: “???”

“Yuyun, it must have been exhausting to return. I see that your cultivation has reached the Postnatal Great Perfection, which is impressive; you must have been working quite hard lately?”

“I have an herb that the Fourth Uncle has cherished – it’s really nothing, just over three hundred years old, but I’ll make some tea with it for you to relax your body.”

The Great Elder also displayed a kind smile.

Yan Yuyun: “!!!”

What is happening?

The main hall?

Is that really a place I can enter?

As a child, I once snuck to peek through the main hall door and got harshly scolded by the Great Elder!

And what is this three-hundred-year-old Stabilizing Grass? Isn’t it something you planned to keep for your own coffin?

Now you’re offering to make tea with it for me?

Is it just because I said I know Li Hengsheng?

Why such a huge reaction?

Yan Yuyun was baffled.

Does knowing a direct disciple come with such great benefits?

What Yan Yuyun didn’t understand was that what they cared about wasn’t Li Hengsheng being a direct disciple, which had no effect on them.

The important figure was Li Changqing.

If Yan Yuyun had a good relationship with Li Hengsheng, then naturally Li Changqing would think favorably of the Yan family.

The Yan family could grow increasingly powerful in the future.

If perhaps…

The Great Elder and Fourth Elder appraised Yan Yuyun.

If Yan Yuyun could become Li Changqing’s daughter-in-law…

Just from observing Yan Yuyun, they began thinking up several possible names for Li Changqing’s future grandson.

In the subsequent days, Yan Yuyun felt like she had returned to a different Yan family.

She had never experienced such treatment growing up.

Yan Yushi even started to wonder if he had fallen out of favor upon seeing the attention given to his sister.

A few days later, Li Changqing finally emerged from seclusion.

The carving, which consumed so much time and energy, had truly exhausted Li Changqing, but thankfully, he completed it.

Placing the carving in a box, Li Changqing prepared to have someone from the Cangyuan Escort Agency deliver it to Xu Muhai, to be passed on to Li Hengsheng.

Exiting the bamboo grove, Li Changqing took a breath as the sunlight poured down.

This carving seemed to have enhanced his Divine Soul.

The lake had expanded significantly.

“Sir, you’ve emerged from seclusion.” Zhang Fuguang approached.

“Yes, I have.” Li Changqing inquired: “Is Yan Botao around?”

Having been in seclusion for so long, Li Changqing needed to catch up on what had transpired outside, particularly the progress of the Evergreen Commerce Association.

Is the commerce association doing well?

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