"When he came to Luoyang, he wasn't called Zhao Lvzi..."

Ge Longzi sat on the stone, his face looking rather displeased.

His hands had been reset and bandaged. Though not completely useless, he couldn't fight or perform magic before his wounds healed, making him as good as a cripple without the ability to defend himself.

This old man was naturally fierce and domineering.

Such humiliation nearly made him explode with anger.

However, he was also someone who understood the times.

The Qingcheng Sect openly shielded him, and this kid Li Yan in front was a ruthless person who had killed several people more vicious than him. He could only accept his fate.

"He is a Hidden Treasure Man, with remarkable skills. He took on several major jobs and quickly gained fame, which angered the local treasure hunters..."

"He's not good with words, but his wife is an old hand in the pugilistic world, so she always negotiated for him. After being ambushed a few times, the two of them became much more cautious."

"I, the old man, was mostly around Luoyang. I wanted to find a treasure, so I hired him with a great sum. Who knew this kid would steal the item, which is why I chased him."

"He was very crafty, and I, the old man, did not succeed."

"You're also from the pugilistic world; tell me, where did I, the old man, break any rules?"

As he finished speaking, this old man assumed a righteous appearance.

"Stop with the act!"

Sha Lifei snickered beside him, "We've checked your reputation; rules only come into play when it suits you."

"I know Zhao Lvzi's character. Even if it was the Jade Emperor's treasure, he wouldn't covet it. There must be something in between!"

Ge Longzi, seeing he couldn't hide it, let out a muffled grunt, "His wife isn't around, probably captured by someone else to threaten him and make him wrong me..."

Li Yan asked in a deep voice, "What did you have him find?"

Ge Longzi hesitated for a long time before reluctantly speaking, "It is a Treasure Bead from the Northern Wei tomb on Mang Mountain, capable of repelling dust. It's quite valuable."

Afraid that Li Yan might harbor murderous intent, he quickly added, "This is a secret matter, known by few. Their opponent is me, and with my cooperation, as long as Zhao Lvzi isn't dead, he'll surely find it."

Li Yan gave him a cold look and said nothing.

This old thing was definitely hiding something.

But Li Yan wouldn't actually kill anyone.

Not only for Zhao Lvzi, but also as a favor to Qingcheng Mountain.

Others could deliberately favor him, not caring about their reputation. He couldn't go too far either; a conflict was one thing, but killing someone in public was another matter entirely.

After questioning Ge Longzi, Li Yan finally turned to look at the Night Crying Man, Shen Sanyou, a smile appearing on his face, "Why did you leave Chang'an, old brother?"

This Night Crying Man was a notorious playboy, almost semi-retired, rarely involved in the disputes of the martial world.

The Kaijiao conference was important, but surely not enough to attract him.

"I had no choice."

Shen Sanyou drooped his eyes, looking helpless, "My master ordered me to come. I have some matters to discuss with you; let's find a quiet place."

"Alright."

Li Yan didn't ask further and turned to look at Ge Longzi.

This old man remained gloomy, coldly snorting, "Rest assured, I am not like others. I keep my word; I'll take you away after the Kaijiao conference."

Li Yan didn't waste words, clasped his hands, and left with the group.

Watching them leave, a disciple couldn't hold back any longer and complained, "Master, they are simply too bullying. I heard Uncle Zhao is in Ezhou, maybe we should..."

"Fool!"

Ge Longzi glanced at him, coldly laughing, "He is arrogant and usually doesn't get along with me. When those disciples in Shu were in trouble, he didn't stand up. How could he come to help?"

He said this while looking in the direction where Li Yan disappeared, "Sometimes you have to use your brains. Isn't that kid very capable? Just use his hand to get rid of those opposing us..."

"Master is wise."

"Stop with the flattery, help me up. Be sure to keep those things well; we might find what I want at this Kaijiao conference..."

......

Qingcheng Mountain was abuzz with activity once again.

In the Divine Land, the Mystic Sect, Magic Sect, and various side doors, big and small, are numerous. Even if only a few come from each sect, their numbers are not small.

Almost all the disciples of Qingcheng had returned to their mountain gates.

Reception, patrolling, setting up... everyone was so busy they couldn't catch a break.

Li Yan, already familiar with Qingcheng Mountain, naturally needed no guide and led the group straight to Chaoyang Cave in the back mountain.

With so many visitors, there naturally arose distinctions.

Those elders of the grand Mystic Sect were usually arranged in places like the Ancestor Hall, Shangqing Palace, Heavenly Master Cave, and other palaces and views to show respect.

Smaller factions with less power were uniformly arranged in the Half Mountain Villa.

That place was originally where pilgrims staying on the mountain were accommodated and is considered serene in its own right, but attending the Kaijiao conference from there would require a long walk.

As for Chaoyang Cave, it is second only to those palaces, with even better surroundings, and those residing here are all renowned personalities of the Mystic Sect across the Divine State.

"Mr. Li, you're back?"

"Master Lü didn't go out?"

"The mountain is too chilly; I couldn't be bothered to move."

"Greetings, Li Dao You."

"Greetings, Zen Master."

Along the way, various people greeted Li Yan.

Just as Zou Shaohai, the Shu Divine Fist President, said, after the battle at the Chengdu Shu Royal Mansion and leveraging the Kaijiao conference, Li Yan had become famous across the land.

The pugilistic world is like this, speaking of rules but being more about reality.

Li Yan's achievements were worthy of such respect.

The name of the Twelve Primordial Spirits had spread far and wide. Just in these recent days, countless people had come to greet him.

Now, Li Yan and his group no longer worried about having no one to hire them.

The trouble lay in how to refuse them.

Everywhere were social connections, and handling them poorly would lead to trouble.

"Tsk tsk..."

Shen Sanyou witnessed this and started to jest, "To think that you were once a kid hiding and scurrying around Chang'an, and now you've become a big deal. If the ladies of Pingkang Square knew, they'd regret it to their bones."

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