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Chapter 95: Leisurely Teaching [Fifth Update]
Chapter 95: Leisurely Teaching [Fifth Update]
When Gao Qingqing heard these words, her eyebrows immediately shot up, and she grabbed the soft flesh at his waist, gritting her teeth:
"Li Xuanli, what do you mean by that? Are you saying I can't have children?"
Li Xuanli was taken aback, realizing he had misspoken. He didn't dare to resist with his strength and repeatedly begged for mercy:
"Madam, I was wrong, it was a slip of the tongue, purely a slip of the tongue."
"I think you're just saying what's on your mind!"
"Madam, what are you talking about? I love my own children more than anything. They are the best in my heart, no one can compare to them!"
"Humph!"
...
In Shuihua Courtyard.
Liu Yuerong's face turned pale when she heard the news from the steward, nearly losing her balance.
How could this be?
At just fourteen years old, he's already been granted the rank of Earl?
Even saving the entire city's people wouldn't warrant skipping the Scholar and Viscount ranks!
A First-Class Viscount would be remarkable, so why an Earl?
It's worth noting that even He Jianlan's children, who have been in the military for many years, are only at the Earl rank, while Li Hao is just fourteen this year!
Liu Yuerong gritted her teeth, inwardly cursing the emperor for his incompetence.
But on the surface, she dared not show any doubts or displeasure, only venting her frustrations inwardly.
With only two months left, even if it were six months or a year, where could her son Qianfeng find such a significant achievement to earn an Earl rank?
Achieving such a rank requires not just strength but also opportunity.
Go to the border?
Too dangerous!
After a long while, Liu Yuerong steadied herself, thinking that achievements were only a bonus, not decisive.
Wuliang Mountain had already sent word to her, assuring her not to worry and that Qianfeng had been recalled. They would help him secure the True Dragon position.
Now, Liu Yuerong could only place her hopes in the immense abilities of the Wuliang Buddhist Master.
...
...
Time flew by.
Since the announcement of the Li Family's True Dragon selection, the outside world had been in turmoil.
Li Qianfeng received a summons from his sect. The proud young man had originally planned to return to the family to observe the situation, but now he had to return to his sect first.
Not long after he returned to his sect, he learned that his cousin, Li Hao, had already been granted the rank of Third-Class Earl!
This news shattered the pride he had in his heart, and his expression turned grim.
His own achievement of slaying a Great Demon had also been rewarded, but only with a First-Class Scholar rank.
Normally, this would be extremely difficult, as it meant jumping two levels from Third-Class Scholar to First-Class Scholar.
But compared to Li Hao, there was a gap of three ranks, an entire Viscount rank!
Setting aside his status as a cousin within the family, when he saw Li Hao, he would have to bow and address him as "Lord Earl", bending to show respect!
What a humiliation!
Under these blows, Li Qianfeng had initially wanted to refuse his master's help and rely on himself.
But now, he could only accept it.
He carried the hopes of too many people.
When Li Qianfeng returned to Wuliang Mountain, many factions and gifts were already being delivered to the Qiankun Heart Hall on Wuliang Mountain.
Similarly, even more gifts were being sent to the Mountain and River Courtyard.
Many factions had discovered that the Li Family's True Dragon would be chosen between these two young masters and had started to cultivate relationships in advance.
When the Li Family's third generation was still young and their talents not yet evident, the goal of vying for the True Dragon was unclear. To build a relationship with the next generation's True Dragon, they had to please everyone, spreading their favors evenly, but this was too costly to bear.
Now that the goal was becoming clearer, investments could be concentrated. The more invested, the better the chances of forming a relationship.
Years ago, when Li Qianfeng first became a disciple of Wuliang Mountain, many people had started sending gifts and planning over a decade ago.
Now, faced with the sudden emergence of Li Hao, it was too late to shift their focus, so they had to stick to their original plan.
...
As the storm gathered and dark currents converged, one of the central figures in this whirlpool, Li Hao, leisurely rode his horse to Tan Palace Academy.
First, Li Hao visited the Cold Pool to see Water Qilin Song Qiumo. He drew her two more paintings and brought her some Little Crispy Cakes.
Song Qiumo glanced at them and immediately said she didn't like such dry snacks.
Li Hao smiled and encouraged her to try them.
"Fine, I'll give them a taste."
Song Qiumo didn't want to refuse Li Hao's good intentions. After tasting them, she immediately asked Li Hao where she could buy them.
Li Hao chuckled and, seeing her enjoyment, truthfully told her that he had made them himself.
Upon hearing this, Song Qiumo looked at Li Hao with a covetous expression.
Li Hao didn't wait for her to speak, saying he would bring more the next time he visited.
Hearing this, Song Qiumo smiled contentedly, then raised her delicate hand, and a seven-leafed purple herb flew out from the Cold Pool.
The herb was a deep purple, emitting a lustrous glow, quite enchanting.
She handed the herb to Li Hao and said, "This is the Millennium Mystic Purple Grass. If used in alchemy, it can resist the invasion of cold and ice, greatly aiding the cultivation of ice-based techniques. Even if you don't cultivate such techniques, it can enhance your defense against water demons in the future!"
Li Hao glanced at it and shook his head. "Keep this treasure for yourself; I don't need it."
"Why not?"
Song Qiumo was taken aback. "I know your Li Family has abundant resources, but this Millennium Mystic Purple Grass is still a rare treasure for you."
Indeed, Li Hao understood this, but his situation was unique.
Though the herb was valuable, he couldn't absorb its benefits, making it useless to him.
Compared to the enhancements provided by his system, he didn't lack the effects of such a treasure. Recording a cultivation technique into the Ultimate System would surpass its benefits anyway.
After all, the body has its limits; once those limits are reached, taking more herbs would be futile.
While he could give it to others, the herb was precious and effective for Song Qiumo. She likely planned to keep it and use it herself once it matured further.
"You keep it for yourself. I have everything I need." Li Hao smiled.
Song Qiumo was stunned.
Over the years, she had guarded Tan Palace Academy, and many of its disciples had tried to get close to her, each with their own motives. Seeing Li Hao come to the Cold Pool to draw pictures, she had assumed he was doing the same, but she hadn't expected him to refuse her treasure.
Apart from this herb, she had little else to offer.
Others had come to establish connections, but Li Hao seemed to have no such need.
He was the Young Master of the Divine General Manor, a talent among monsters. Why would he go through such lengths to curry favor with a demon of the Fourth Establishment Realm?
"Are you really sure you don't want it?" Song Qiumo hesitated.
Li Hao sighed. "If you have plenty of it and insist on giving it to me, I could take it back and feed it to the pigs."
"You wish."
Song Qiumo rolled her eyes. What kind of pig could be worthy of such a treasure?
Li Hao, however, thought that giving it to Li Yuanzhao might not be a bad idea...
In the Alpha Court of Tan Palace Academy, Li Yuanzhao, who was unknowingly implicated, sneezed suddenly and looked around, puzzled. Who was cursing me? Could it be that little brat Li Yun!
On the other side, Li Yun sneezed and turned around, locking eyes with Li Yuanzhao. They instantly connected.
Back at the Cold Pool, Song Qiumo put the herb away, returning it to the Cold Pool to nourish it. Though it had a minor injury when taken out, it was a treasure with vibrant life force and would quickly recover.
"Bring more of those snacks next time", Song Qiumo winked at Li Hao.
Li Hao smiled and waved. "Feeding you might be tough, but satisfying your craving should be manageable."
With that, he bid farewell and left.
Song Qiumo watched the young man's retreating figure for a long time, a smile playing on her lips.
She then turned and quietly submerged, returning to the Cold Pool.
Li Hao, meanwhile, headed to the Black and White Hall.
He had previously informed Palace Master Song Yufeng that he wanted to give a lesson today.
Since taking on the role of a Registered Teacher, Li Hao felt he should fulfill his duties, and it just so happened that he had some free time recently.
When Li Hao arrived at the Black and White Hall, he suddenly heard angry shouts from inside:
"Get out! Stand outside, at the door!"
"What the hell are you writing all day? Did you come here to study martial arts or to read books?!"
"If it weren't for your father's desperate pleas, with your kind of talent, how could you ever get into the Black and White Hall?"
"Being able to stay in the Alpha Court outside is already a privilege!"
Li Hao was taken aback, his face showing a mix of surprise and confusion.
These words seemed to be a complete reversal of what Tian Gang would say.
It was as if someone was telling him, "Why are you reading books? This is a physical education class! Go to the playground!"
Wasn't this a bit too good to be true?
However, this was Tan Palace Academy, and academic subjects were naturally not the focus here.
Li Hao stepped inside.
The Black and White Hall consisted of two halls: the Black Hall and the White Hall.
The Black Hall was for disciples of the Soul Succession Realm, while the White Hall was for those of the Divine Wanderer Realm.
Song Yufeng had assigned Li Hao to teach in the White Hall. The White Hall was right in front of him, not far from the Black Hall, and it was commonly referred to as the Black and White Hall.
Looking around, the White Hall was spacious, with exactly fifty seats neatly arranged, neither too many nor too few.
Inside, Li Hao saw a familiar figure: Song Yueyao.
She sat at the front, wearing the same White Hall uniform, standing out like a beautiful landscape.
In front of the students, a young man in his early twenties, with his head hanging low and his face red with embarrassment, was being scolded.
The old man scolding him had white hair and a beard, clearly the instructor of the White Hall.
Li Hao was somewhat speechless. This young man was at least in the Divine Wanderer Realm, a formidable figure in the outside world.
But here, he was being reprimanded like a little schoolboy.
"If I see you bring those worthless books to class again, you won't be welcome here anymore. Don't let one bad apple spoil the whole bunch!"
"Get out, stand outside!"
The old man's temper was extremely short, and he shouted angrily.
The young man's face turned even redder, and he gritted his teeth as he walked out. As he reached the door, he saw Li Hao and paused, startled.
At this moment, the other students also noticed Li Hao.
"It's him."
Song Yueyao was surprised, then remembered what her grandfather had mentioned. Her eyes lit up; could this be the person who was here to teach?
She didn't think Li Hao would be able to teach much, even though he was in the Fifteenth Li Realm, a cultivation level higher than hers. Having cultivation didn't necessarily mean he could teach others, especially since Li Hao was only fourteen, a mere younger brother in her eyes.
"Hmm, this person looks familiar."
Beside her, Song Yueyao's good friend Lin Feifei said in surprise, feeling she had seen him somewhere before.
Song Yueyao smiled bitterly. She hadn't told anyone yet that Li Hao was the one who had cleared the Mourning River that day, in a fleeting glimpse.
It wasn't their fault they didn't recognize him. Normally, who would pay attention to what these men looked like?
They were all just dirt and trees.
"Who is this person?"
"He looks pretty young. Is he new?"
The other students whispered among themselves.
The young man who had bumped into Li Hao blushed, embarrassed to have lost face in front of the new student. He was also surprised by how young this new guy was, probably some Young Master from a noble family.
"Still standing there? Get out and stand outside!"
Another angry shout came from behind, and the young man hurriedly left.
At this moment, the old man also saw Li Hao and immediately recognized him. He had been present when Li Hao was allowed into the Black and White Hall under special circumstances.
Li Hao's name had been on everyone's lips in Qingzhou for the past few days, a fourteen-year-old Earl Rank youth, a marvel.
"Master Li has arrived. Are you here for the exchange? Please come in."
The old man, named Sun Hongdian, his face no longer angry, smiled and greeted Li Hao with great respect.
The stark contrast in his attitude left the students below stunned, their mouths agape.
When had they ever seen this old tyrant so deferential?
Probably only when the Palace Master occasionally appeared.
"Hello", Li Hao smiled and responded, shaking hands out of habit.
As they shook hands, Li Hao's other hand covered the old man's hand, giving it a slight shake.
(End of Chapter)
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