Chapter 51: Goodbye Cai Yutong and Gao Huan

The next day.

After breakfast, Li Weiyi hid alone in his room, counting the money he had collected from the bodies and received from the Changlin Gang. It filled an entire box.

Zhao Meng had been practicing the breathing technique since last night. Each time, his junior brother stood at the forefront, forced to kill and fight fiercely, while he, as the senior brother, could only hide behind. Originally, his master had instructed him to look after his junior brother; now, it was the junior brother looking after him. Naturally, he had to redouble his efforts.

More importantly, the current peace was temporary, not stable. He had to cultivate himself to become stronger, reducing the risk of exposing his true abilities.

"So this is what one hundred thousand silver coins look like. It seems necessary to convert them all into Yongquan Coins. A thousand Yongquan Coins would be much easier to carry and conceal." As Li Weiyi was thinking this, Old Liu's voice came from outside: "Little Brother Li, come out quickly, someone is visiting... I can't understand what they're saying..."

Li Weiyi closed the money box, put it into the Evil Camel Bell, opened the door, and walked to the front yard. Old Liu and Old Guan were repairing the courtyard wall. Outside the main gate stood a well-dressed lady of about fifty, accompanied by three young and beautiful women. All three women were only sixteen or seventeen years old, dressed in elegant ruqun. One was delicate and serene, another had lively eyes, and the third held a fan to cover her face, appearing slightly shy.

After some inquiry, Li Weiyi learned that they were none other than the 'madam' of the neighboring Baoyue Tower and three of her most popular 'daughters'. They had come to visit and present housewarming gifts, hoping for some 'care' in the future. As for what this 'care' implied—whether it was about patronizing their business or assisting them if they encountered trouble at Baoyue Tower—Li Weiyi did not press for details. He had initially intended to decline, but after the three 'daughters' placed their gifts, they left with the 'madam' without lingering.

After walking a few dozen steps, they dropped their reserve and began chattering."I was a bit scared to visit today after seeing him kill someone in the street from afar last night, but I didn't expect him to blush just now. He looked so embarrassed, hehe.""He's highly skilled, and he killed bad guys from the Changlin Gang. I never expected him to be so young, and he's quite handsome, but it's a pity he's not a pure immortal body.""Do you think he's never slept with a woman? He looks like a virgin."

Li Weiyi naturally heard all their chatter, wearing a wry smile and feeling a wave of helplessness. If he had a choice, he wouldn't want to kill; that feeling wasn't pleasant.

Old Liu and Old Guan watched the graceful figures of the Baoyue Tower women depart, then sidled up to Li Weiyi, their eyes gleaming. Old Liu sighed, "The quality of brothels in this world is truly high; there's no hint of vulgarity at all. Brother Li, you displayed great power last night and have made a name for yourself in this city district. Did they say anything about you getting free service if you patronize them?""If you two want to seek entertainment, you can ask me for money. Just make sure not to mention my name, run up tabs, or dine and dash. I can't afford to lose face like that," Li Weiyi said, chuckling.

Everyone has desires; he understood that. Having no foundation in this world, he had to be somewhat ruthless towards enemies. But towards his friends and companions, he was utterly sincere. Since Old Liu and Old Guan had been helping with the hard and tiring work, he would never abandon them.

"Haha, Brother Li is truly noble!" Qin Ke, who was cleaning bloodstains in the distance, snorted coldly, clearly disapproving of the three laughing loudly.

The sound of carriages approached, stopping outside the mansion's main gate. The three immediately stopped smiling and looked over. The driver was an acquaintance: Li Qi, the old servant who followed Cang Li. Li Qi put down his whip, dismounted first, and his gaze fell upon Li Weiyi. The previous contempt in his eyes was gone, replaced by a trace of respect.

Li Ling, wearing a white silken gown, lifted the carriage curtain like a blooming begonia flower. She possessed a captivating beauty no less than that of a pure immortal body; her skin glowed white, her waist was slender, adorned with an exquisite jade belt, and her red lips were as lustrous as gems. After alighting, she walked over with a smile: "I heard all about it in the city. Someone single-handedly subdued the Changlin Gang last night, killing so many that blood was flowing in the streets. I originally wanted to rush over last night, but the city gates were closed... So the 'beauty saves hero' drama couldn't play out after all." She stopped only a step away, directly in front of Li Weiyi. Her almond eyes scrutinized him up and down, asking gently and with concern: "How are you, brute? Are you injured?"

Li Weiyi smelled her subtle fragrance and found it truly difficult to be wary of her. He smiled and shook his head: "Just a minor injury."

Li Ling seemed unconvinced. She squeezed his arm, then lightly punched his chest, only relaxing when she confirmed he was very sturdy and truly not badly injured. Her eyes were filled with curious light: "How did you do it? I heard that seven-spring cultivators and insect tamers were dispatched, and the Changlin Gang's leader and vice-leader are both Five Seas Realm experts.""What you heard must be exaggerated!" Li Weiyi added: "It was Old Zhao who invoked the Young Patriarch's name, which made the Changlin Gang retreat. How could I have such great ability?"

"Kang Shaomin from the City Defense Guard indeed sought out my brother last night," Li Ling said. Li Ling was half-believing, half-doubting, then said: "Never mind, you're too good at keeping secrets. I won't ask then. Hey, these gifts on the ground have a strong scent of perfume and come from more than one woman. Which enchantresses sent them?" Li Weiyi's gaze drifted towards the Baoyue Tower diagonally across the street. Li Ling's eyes immediately flashed with annoyance: "Li Qi, send someone to flatten that brothel for me." Li Qi showed a bitter expression: "That's property of the Yang Clan.""Isn't that perfect? Yang Qingxi went to apologize to my brother this morning, pleading for the Changlin Gang. This brothel is the price she'll have to pay," Li Ling said.

Li Weiyi quickly interjected: "Fourth Miss Li, please don't make trouble for those women; they lead difficult lives too. How about you go eradicate the Changlin Gang instead?" Li Ling quickly called out: "Gao Huan, Yu Tong, come quickly and see your companion! He's currently very close with a group of brothel women. Was he like this before?"

There wasn't just one carriage parked outside; it was a whole convoy. Gao Huan and Cai Yutong entered the mansion gate one after another, followed by many servants and maids from the Cangli tribe. Seeing the two, Li Weiyi's mood brightened considerably, and he embraced Gao Huan. Qin Ke also came over, wiping away tears, deeply moved by the reunion with old acquaintances in a foreign land.

Cai Yutong wore a white veil over her face and the intricate traditional clothing of this world. Even without seeing her pure immortal body's stunning face, her tall, outstanding figure and aloof demeanor alone made her seem like a celestial maiden descended to the mortal realm. She was naturally indifferent to everything, but at this moment, her eyes were also glistening with moisture as she held Qin Ke's hand, sharing their recent experiences.

"You two seem to have already learned the language of this world?" Li Weiyi was somewhat surprised, not understanding why they could communicate with Li Ling, and seemingly on very close terms. Gao Huan replied: "Fourth Miss enlightened our language comprehension. In just a day or two, there will be no more communication barriers." Li Weiyi looked at Li Ling, surprised that she possessed such an ability, and immediately wanted to ask her to enlighten Old Liu, Old Guan, and Qin Ke's language comprehension.

In the past, he would never have naturally thought in this direction. This thought was too dangerous! It meant that subconsciously, he had begun to accept Li Ling's kindness, and even grown accustomed to it.

Li Ling said: "For a Lantern Guide, imparting language comprehension is no big deal. Do you know why I only came to see you today? Because I've been busy breaking through realms for the past two days. I am now a Earth Fire Realm Nian Master, capable of competing with weaker Five Seas Realm cultivators."

Zhao Meng heard the commotion and crawled out of the main building, naturally overjoyed to see Gao Huan and Cai Yutong. "First Mate... you're too tall... why don't you share some with me..." Gao Huan walked over, his head only reaching Zhao Meng's knees. Zhao Meng said: "Everyone has their own path and their own imperfections; there's nothing to be done about it. Dr. Cai, why is it just you and Gao Huan? Where's Dr. Qi?" Li Weiyi had also wanted to ask this question for a long time: Where was Chan Hai Guan Wu?

Cai Yutong replied: "She... is busy with important matters right now, and probably won't have time to meet old friends like you." Li Weiyi didn't care what important matters Chan Hai Guan Wu was busy with; as long as his cultivation continued to rapidly advance, he wouldn't fear her coming to find him again. In any case, Senior Sister Cai had returned safely, and that was what mattered most.

Li Ling said: "My brother intended to come personally after hearing about last night's events, but he was temporarily held back by Yang Qingxi for more important matters, so he might meet you a little later. However, my Fourth Uncle accompanied me."

Suddenly, Li Weiyi heard Li Ling's whispered reminder: "My Fourth Uncle is the top master of the Cangli tribe in this sexagenary cycle, also known as the Cangli Jiatou. He's showing you enough respect, isn't he? Don't be rude." Li Ling was clearly standing several steps away, yet her voice just now sounded like a close whisper that no one else heard, which was quite strange.

"Fourth girl, what are you whispering about?" Cangli Jiatou, Li Songlin, was fifty-two years old, but perhaps due to his profound spiritual power, he appeared to be in his thirties. Dressed in a green robe and gray cloth shoes, he looked like a down-and-out scholar, devoid of any imposing aura. He exuded an exceptionally natural sense of ease.

Li Weiyi knew the Cangli tribe would react, but he never expected such an important figure to arrive. He quickly stepped forward and bowed: "Greetings, Cangli Jiatou." The rest of those in the courtyard also bowed in greeting.

"No need for formalities, everyone relax a bit." Li Songlin's gaze settled on Li Weiyi. After a careful assessment, he said: "Young man, shall we talk privately?"

Without entering the house, Li Songlin sat on a stone bench under the old poplar tree and released a cloud of magical energy to envelop them both, preventing their conversation from being overheard. Seeing Li Weiyi still standing, he instructed him to quickly sit down.

"My fourth girl told me that during the battle at Burial Immortal Town, the Cangli tribe owed you a great debt. Later, also in Burial Immortal Town, you saved her and helped her expose the Earth Wolf King Army's conspiracy. You feared retaliation from the Earth Wolf King Army and didn't want to get involved with us. I understand that and shouldn't have disturbed your peace. However, last night, you invoked the Cangli name and used the Cangli tribe's identity. I believe we can now interact with you normally. Because, even if you don't want any more trouble, you are now bound together. What are your plans next? Do you want to cultivate at the Nine Li Dao Academy?"