41: Chapter 43: The Old Immortal Descends from the Mountain 41: Chapter 43: The Old Immortal Descends from the Mountain Li Xiaoqiang, hearing Principal Liang’s words, felt his body hair stand on end; frowning, Li Xiaoqiang said, “Principal Liang, what exactly is going on?

Can you tell me?”

Liang Bowen replied, “Here’s what happened: a friend of mine said that several martial arts masters from Nanjing were severely injured and hospitalized by you.”

“The other party followed the trail and found out that you are a student at Jinnan University.

Had my friend not told me earlier, I wouldn’t have known.”

After hearing what Liang Bowen had said, Li Xiaoqiang roughly understood the situation and took a deep breath, saying, “Principal Liang, I understand, thank you.

I will head back to the university in the next few days, and as for your daughter’s illness, I will treat her.”

Liang Bowen took a deep breath and said, “Xiaoqiang, don’t rush.

I’ll get more information on my end.

After you arrive in Jinnan City, we can figure out a solution.”

Shortly after, the two ended the call.

Li Xiaoqiang, with a furrowed brow, walked home.

When he arrived at the Li Family’s large courtyard, White Fox was exercising his muscles in the courtyard.

Although White Fox was severely wounded, his good physical condition and Li Xiaoqiang’s Healing Qi had allowed him to recover significantly within just two days.

Upon seeing Li Xiaoqiang enter the courtyard, White Fox flashed a toothy grin and then continued doing his exercises.

White Fox had incapacitated Zhao Bin and his group, alarming the upper echelons of the martial arts community.

Li Xiaoqiang couldn’t handle these types of people and wanted to ask his grandfather if there was a way to resolve the situation.

Li Xiaoqiang went to Li Guo’an’s room, where Li Guo’an was practicing calligraphy.

Li Xiaoqiang, while grinding ink, recounted what Liang Bowen had told him.

After listening, Li Guo’an sat in a wicker chair, took a deep breath, and said, “My boy, your grandfather has lived in the deep mountains of Gancha Town for most of his life.

Since your father’s incident, I swore I’d never leave the mountains again, but it seems reality is always more stark than ideals.

For my grandson, I’ll come out of retirement.

Those young ones still owe me a great favor; now it’s time for them to repay it.”

Li Xiaoqiang, somewhat confused by Li Guo’an’s words, had always known that his grandfather had a mysterious identity.

From his grandfather’s words, it seemed he was quite influential?

Li Xiaoqiang, frowning, said, “Grandfather, the other party is from the high ranks of martial arts.”

Li Guo’an chuckled dryly, “Xiaoqiang, your grandfather is a man of stories; don’t worry.

You and Lulu are all grown up, and your grandfather is nearing his time for the coffin.

Still, I will make one last effort.”

Li Xiaoqiang, supporting Li Guo’an, said, “Grandfather, don’t talk like that; you need to live a long and healthy life.”

Li Guo’an sighed, “I’d like that indeed.

However, things have been quite troublesome lately.

This time, I will go to Jinnan City with you, and some matters need to be resolved.”

Li Xiaoqiang, hearing these words, felt that this stooped old man, with an ever more mysteriously emerging identity, seemed to be hiding unspeakable secrets.

Just as Li Xiaoqiang was about to leave, Li Guo’an suddenly called out to him, as if he had made a decision, “Tell White Fox to go to Jinnan City with us.”

Although Li Xiaoqiang didn’t understand why his grandfather wanted White Fox to come along, he figured the old man must have his reasons.

The next day, as the early sun rose, a new day began.

The azure sky gave a refreshing feeling, and the mood was particularly beautiful.

Li Guo’an sat on a wooden wheelchair, with Li Xiaoqiang in front and White Fox behind, as they waved goodbye to the villagers gathered on the Grain Drying Ground.

Li Xiaoqiang approached Wang Chunmei and earnestly said, “Mom, the days are getting colder.

Remember to wear more clothes.

Since White Fox and I are both going to the city, you must take care of yourself.”

Wang Chunmei held Li Xiaoqiang’s hands and said, “Xiaoqiang, keep an eye on White Fox in the city, and make sure he doesn’t drool everywhere.

I’m still hoping he can bring me a daughter-in-law.”

Li Xiaoqiang turned his head and stared at the spore giggling foolishly and drooling.

His face darkened as he said, “Mom just said, don’t drool, your wife doesn’t like it.”

Upon hearing Li Xiaoqiang’s words, the spore quickly wiped off the drool and stopped giggling foolishly.

At that moment, Widow Liu, who was beside Wang Chunmei, walked up to Li Xiaoqiang and embraced him, saying, “Xiaoqiang, you can leave with peace of mind.

I’ll take care of everything at home, and Mom will be fine.”

Then Li Xiaoqiang went over to his grandfather.

At that moment, all the villagers suddenly knelt down, bowed three times to Li Guo’an, and an elderly man in his sixties said, “Old Immortal, you must come back.

Don’t abandon our fellow villagers.”

Li Guo’an chuckled and shook his head, “Everyone, don’t make it so sorrowful.

I won’t leave all of you; Gancha Town is my root, and I’ll return.

I’m only going out with the calves for a bit; I’ll return after handling everything to live out my years in peace.”

The villagers sighed with relief upon hearing Li Guo’an’s words, as they had thought he was leaving Gancha Town.

To the people of Gancha Town, Li Guo’an was not just a capable and benevolent old man, but a spiritual pillar.

They felt that as long as the Old Immortal was in Gancha Town, they would live happily and joyfully.

Shortly afterward, the three left Gancha Town.

Because Li Guo’an was old and frail, they walked slowly.

Walking along the rugged dirt road from morning till nightfall, they finally left the mountains.

The trio arrived in Qianyun County, where Li Xiaoqiang had attended high school at Qianyun High School, a place he was overly familiar with.

Since the last time Zhao Bin chased him, he had taken a shortcut directly back to Gancha Town without passing through Qianyun County.

Li Xiaoqiang arrived at a hostel called ‘Little Sister Hotel,’ where he and Liu Lulu had booked rooms for their secret rendezvous during his high school days.

Yet, things and people change!

As soon as Li Xiaoqiang entered the Little Sister Hotel, the woman at the front desk lit up with recognition and smiled, “Hey, isn’t this Brother Qiang?

When did you come back to Qianyun County?”

Li Xiaoqiang looked at the woman speaking, a slightly overweight middle-aged woman whose job naturally promoted weight gain.

However, she had a pretty face, and if it weren’t for the love handles visible when she sat, she would definitely be considered a stunningly attractive and wealthy lady, with the typical image of a rich matron.

Little Sister immediately came up to Li Xiaoqiang, clinging to him like putty.

Li Xiaoqiang smiled and said, “Little Sister, don’t be so fierce.

If your husband sees this, he might just kick you out of bed tonight.”

Little Sister retorted with a pout, “Come on, he’s just a freeloader, dare to talk back to me?

Humph, watch me divorce him.”

Li Xiaoqiang gave a slight smile and said, “Little Sister, this is my grandfather and brother; can you arrange some nice rooms?

Money is no issue.”

Little Sister laughed heartily, “Oh Brother Qiang, look at you talking!

Do I, Little Sister, look like someone who needs money?

Even if I’m earning, I wouldn’t take it from you.

Remember, you helped my hotel out big time back in the day.”

Li Xiaoqiang thought about the so-called ‘help’ and was somewhat speechless.

If it weren’t for Little Sister’s husband showing up just in time, she might have almost slept with Li Xiaoqiang.

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