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Novel: [The Primordial Law]
Volume 2: [Jiuli Insect Valley]
Chapter 24 (51): [Reunion with Cai Yutong and Gao Huan]
(24th of Volume 2)
Translator: Shadow Knight AK
Editor: Shadow Knight AK
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The next day.
After breakfast, Li Weiyi secluded himself in his room to count the silver he'd looted and received from the Changlin Gang. It filled an entire chest.
Zhao Meng had been practicing the Breathing Technique continuously since the previous night.
Every time, his Junior Brother had been forced to fight and kill, while he, as the Senior Brother, could only hide behind.
Master had tasked him with protecting his Junior Brother, but now it was the other way around.
He knew he had to work twice as hard.
More importantly, the current peace was only temporary, not stable.
He had to become stronger to minimize the risk of exposing his true abilities.
"So one hundred thousand silver coins is this much... I should probably exchange it all for Yongquan Coins. A thousand Yongquan Coins would be much easier to carry and conceal."
As Li Weiyi was thinking this, Lao Liu's voice came from outside: "Young Master Li, come out quickly! Someone's here to visit... I can't understand what they're saying..."
Li Weiyi closed the chest, stored it in the Evil Camel Bell, and opened the door to the front courtyard.
Lao Liu and Lao Guan were repairing the courtyard wall. Outside the gate stood a well-dressed noblewoman in her fifties, accompanied by three young, beautiful women.
The three young women, all only sixteen or seventeen years old, wore elegant silk skirts.
One had a serene and gentle air, another bright, lively eyes, and the third shyly hid her face behind a fan.
After some questioning, Li Weiyi learned they were the Madam of the Moon Embracing Pavilion next door and her three most popular Daughters.
They had come to offer a housewarming gift and hoped for his future patronage.
Li Weiyi didn't press for details about what this "patronage" entailed - whether it meant boosting their business or offering assistance if they encountered trouble at the Moon Embracing Pavilion.
He had initially intended to decline their offer, but the three Daughters left with the Madam after dropping off their gift, without lingering.
Once they had walked a few dozen steps, they dropped their pretense of decorum and began chattering amongst themselves.
"I was actually a bit scared to come visit him today after seeing him kill someone in the street last night. But he blushed just now! He looked so flustered, it was hilarious!"
"He's just skilled. And he was killing bad guys from the Changlin Gang. I never would have guessed he was so young. He's actually quite handsome, too. Too bad he doesn't have a Pure Immortal Physique."
"Do you think he's never been with a woman before? He looks like a total virgin."
.....
Li Weiyi had heard all the women's chatter.
He forced a wry smile, feeling a surge of helplessness.
If he had a choice, he wouldn't have killed anyone. The feeling wasn't pleasant.
Lao Liu and Lao Guan watched the graceful figures of the Moon Embracing Pavilion women disappear, then sidled up to Li Weiyi, their eyes gleaming.
Lao Liu sighed admiringly: "The quality of brothels in this world is truly high. Not a hint of vulgarity or cheap makeup. Brother Li, you made quite a splash last night, practically making a name for yourself in this city district. Did they say you could visit for free?"
"If you two want to indulge, you can apply to me for silver. But don't mention my name or try to run up a tab or dine and dash. I can't afford to be embarrassed like that," Li Weiyi joked.
Everyone has desires; he understood that.
In this world, with no roots or connections, he had to be ruthless toward his enemies.
But toward his friends and companions, he was utterly sincere. Since Lao Liu and Lao Guan had been helping him with the hard work and heavy lifting all along, he would never abandon them.
"Haha, Brother Li, you're truly noble!"
.....
Qin Ke, washing bloodstains in the distance, snorted disdainfully, clearly displeased with the three men's boisterous laughter.
The sound of carriage wheels approached, stopping outside the mansion gates.
The three men immediately stopped laughing and turned to look.
The driver was none other than an old acquaintance - Li Qi, the old servant who had always followed Cang Li.
Li Qi set down his whip and alighted first, his gaze fixed on Li Weiyi. Gone was the earlier contempt; instead, a hint of respect flickered in his eyes.
Li Ling, clad in a white silk gauze dress that resembled a blooming crabapple flower, parted the carriage curtains.
Her peerless beauty rivaled that of a Pure Immortal Physique woman. Her skin glowed like jade, her slender waist was cinched with a jade belt, her ornaments were exquisite, and her ruby lips glistened like precious gems.
After stepping out, she walked toward Li Weiyi with a smile, stopping just one step away.
Her almond eyes scanned him from head to toe, her voice soft and concerned: "How are you, you brute? Are you injured?"
Li Weiyi inhaled her delicate fragrance, finding it impossible to maintain his guard against such a woman.
He shook his head with a smile: "Just a few minor scratches."
Li Ling was skeptical. She pinched his arm and thumped his chest, confirming his solid build. Only after confirming his injuries were truly minor did she relax, her eyes sparkling with curiosity: "How did you do it? I heard the Seven Springs Martial-Mystic Cultivators and Insect Tamers were mobilized, and the Changlin Gang's Gang Leader and Vice Gang Leader are both in the Five Seas Realm."
"What you heard was definitely exaggerated!" Li Weiyi replied, "Old Zhao invoked the Young Clan Leader's name, which is why the Changlin Gang backed down. I'm not nearly that capable."
"Kang Shaomin of the City Defense Guard did indeed come to see my brother last night," Li Ling admitted, still half-convinced.
"Never mind. You're too good at hiding things. I won't pry. But these gifts on the ground... the heavy scent of rouge and powder suggests they came from multiple women. Where did these temptresses come from?"
Li Weiyi glanced at the Moon Embracing Pavilion across the street.
Li Ling's eyes flashed with annoyance: "Li Qi, send someone to raze that brothel to the ground."
Li Qi wore a pained expression: "That's Yang Clan property."
"Isn't that perfect! Yang Qingxi came to my brother this morning to apologize and plead for the Changlin Gang. That brothel is the price she'll pay," Li Ling declared.
Li Weiyi quickly interjected, "Fourth Miss Li, please don't make things difficult for those women. They're all just unfortunate souls. Why not just wipe out the Changlin Gang instead?"
Li Ling immediately called out, "Gao Huan, Yutong, come see your companion! He's getting cozy with a bunch of courtesans. Did he always act like this?"
The carriages parked outside weren't just one, but an entire convoy.
Gao Huan and Cai Yutong entered the mansion gate one after another, followed by a large group of servants and maids from the Cangli Tribe.
Seeing them, Li Weiyi's spirits lifted.
He embraced Gao Huan warmly.
Qin Ke joined the group, wiping away tears, deeply moved by the unexpected reunion in a foreign land.
Cai Yutong wore a white veil and the elaborate dress of this world. Even without seeing her peerless beauty, her tall, graceful figure and cold, ethereal aura made her seem like a celestial being descended to earth.
Normally indifferent to everything, her eyes now glistened with tears as she held Qin Ke's hand, sharing their recent experiences.
"You seem to have already learned the language of this world?" Li Weiyi asked, surprised.
He couldn't understand how they could communicate with Li Ling so easily and why their relationship seemed so close.
Gao Huan replied, "Fourth Miss activated our Language Wisdom. After just a day or two, communication became effortless."
Li Weiyi glanced at Li Ling, surprised to discover she possessed such skill. He immediately wanted to ask her to awaken Language Wisdom for Lao Liu, Lao Guan, and Qin Ke.
In the past, he would never have naturally considered such a request.
The thought was too dangerous!
It meant that on a subconscious level, he had already begun to accept Li Ling's kindness, even growing accustomed to it.
Li Ling said, "For a Nether Lantern Guide, awakening Language Wisdom is a trivial matter. Do you know why I only came to see you today? Because I've been busy breaking through to the next realm these past few days. Now, I'm a Spiritual Mind Master in the Earth Fire Realm. I can even hold my own against weaker Martial-Mystic Cultivators in the Five Seas Realm."
Zhao Meng, hearing the commotion, crawled out of the main building, his face lighting up at the sight of Gao Huan and Cai Yutong.
"First Mate... you're so tall... can you spare me a little?"
Gao Huan walked over, his head barely reaching Zhao Meng's knee.
Zhao Meng said, "Everyone has their own path, and everyone has their own flaws. It's just the way things are. Dr. Cai, why are you and Gao Huan alone? Where's Dr. Qi?"
Li Weiyi had been wondering the same thing.
Where is Zen Hai Guanwu?
Cai Yutong replied, "She... has important matters to attend to right now. She probably doesn't have time to see her old friends."
Li Weiyi didn't care what important matters Zen Hai Guanwu was busy with. As long as his cultivation continued to advance rapidly, he wasn't afraid of her coming back.
After all, Senior Sister Cai had returned safely - that was what mattered most.
Li Ling said, "My brother heard about what happened last night and wanted to come himself, but Yang Qingxi stopped him. He had more pressing matters to attend to and might be delayed in seeing you. However, my Fourth Uncle came with me."
Suddenly, Li Weiyi heard Li Ling's voice in his ear: "My Fourth Uncle is the Cangli Tribe's top expert of this sixty-year cycle, also known as the Cangli First Commander. Is that enough respect for you? Don't be rude."
Li Ling was standing several steps away, yet her voice sounded like a close whisper, unheard by anyone else - a truly strange phenomenon.
"Fourth Girl, what are you whispering about?"
Cangli First Commander Li Songlin, though fifty-two years old, looked to be in his early thirties, perhaps due to his abundant Spiritual Power.
Dressed in a simple green robe and gray-soled cloth shoes, he resembled a down-and-out scholar, exuding no aura of authority.
Instead, he radiated an air of natural ease and relaxation.
Li Weiyi had expected some reaction from the Cangli Tribe, but he hadn't anticipated such a prominent figure. He immediately stepped forward and bowed: "Greetings, Cangli First Commander."
The others in the courtyard followed suit, bowing in respect.
"No need for formalities, let's keep things casual."
Li Songlin's gaze fell on Li Weiyi. After a careful examination, he said, "Young man, can we have a private chat?"
Without entering the house, Li Songlin sat on a stone bench beneath an old poplar tree. He released a cloud of Spiritual Qi to envelop them, preventing anyone from eavesdropping on their conversation.
Seeing Li Weiyi still standing, he gestured for him to sit down.
"Fourth Girl told me about the battle at Burial Immortal Town. The Cangli Tribe owes you a great debt for your help there. Later, also at Burial Immortal Town, you saved her and helped expose the Earth Wolf King's Army's conspiracy."
"I understand your fear of retaliation from the Earth Wolf King's Army and your reluctance to get involved with us. I shouldn't have disturbed your peace."
"But last night, you invoked the Cangli name and used the Cangli Tribe's identity. I believe we can now interact normally. After all, even if you wanted to avoid trouble, you're already bound to us."
"So, what are your plans?"
"Would you consider entering in the Jiu Li Dao Academy for cultivation?"
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END OF CHAPTER
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