Chapter 39: Tempering in the Mortal World (Part 2)

  When the emperor previously referred to Little Li, Qin Yifan wasn't sure what the old eunuch's surname was. This time, seeing the character "Li" on the jade plaque, he naturally knew his surname.

  Li Zongguan gave this great gift, it's not easy to give away. What kind of person can be on the same level as his old friend? Although he said he didn't know whether this old friend was alive or dead, the person he recommended Qin Yifan to go and ask for advice, how could they possibly be worse than him? Even if Li Zongguan is still alive, it's very likely that his friend is also still alive.

  It's been so many years since Li Zongguan left the Forbidden City, and he had lost contact with that friend. It was normal not to know whether he was dead or alive. Qin Yifan was just curious, what kind of person could make Li Lao Taiping praise him like this?

  "He is a disciple of a hidden world's high-ranking person, born with an open-minded nature. Otherwise, he wouldn't have become friends with our family's eunuch." Li Zongguan seemed to be missing this old friend, but Qin Yifan didn't know what stories they had shared in the past. However, that wasn't something Qin Yifan should concern himself with right now. What he should do instead was thank Li Zongguan for his kind intentions.

  Although he came to enlighten himself because of the emperor's will, in fact his path was not suitable for Qin Yifan. Originally, it had already ended here, but he still pointed out a new way for Qin Yifan. Of course, there is the emperor's will, and also his later appreciation for Qin Yifan. General Li is already over 80 years old, this kindness, Qin Yifan does not want to owe.

  After some thought, Qin Yifan said a few words to Qin Xiaoling in the past, and then took over a small object from Qin Xiaoling. Lin Qiulü's eyes were sharp, and at a glance, she saw that it was a four-product flying sword, but no one had refined it yet. The shape of this flying sword was small, with only one end being sharp, and it looked very similar to the embroidery needle used by Li Zongguan before, except that it was slightly larger than the needle.

  Li Zongguan's weapon had been destroyed by Qin Yifan's final blow and could no longer be used. Normally, someone who had reached his level would not be limited by the sharpness of their weapon, and since he was in the palace serving the emperor, he was not allowed to have any weapons on him. So Li Zongguan only carried a few ordinary embroidery needles with him, which could also serve as a deadly tool in times of crisis. Of course, during their fight, it was also a weapon that gave Qin Yifan a headache at first.

  But the embroidery needle is after all made of ordinary iron, and colliding with Qin Yifan's knife face didn't cause much damage, but as soon as it touched the blade edge, no matter how deep Li Zongguan's inner strength was, he still couldn't withstand the sharpness of Qin Yifan's kitchen knife.

  Giving a flying sword as a gift to someone who can't even wield it properly, Lin Qiulü couldn't help but roll her eyes. Although she didn't think much of the flying sword either, after all, it was still a decent magical artifact. Using it as a favor like this, it seemed that the things she had obtained from Yuan Qing's body were too numerous to be cherished.

  Return the imperial seal and Night Pearl to His Majesty, and say that the Nine-Five Supreme has a pardonable reason. Firstly, the seal also has a protective effect on the body, which can be activated by the true imperial energy of His Majesty. The Night Pearl is obviously an enjoyable treasure, and it doesn't have any substantial use for cultivators either. Giving it to His Majesty is not unreasonable. However, giving a flying sword to someone who cannot wield its power is simply a waste.

  "I've just made a mistake and ruined your senior's weapon, I happen to have a similar one on hand, please accept it." Qin Yifan handed it over with great respect. Not for anything else, but to repay this favor. He didn't want to owe someone a favor for decades like Li Zongguan's friend, with the debt feeling like a thorn in his back all the time.

  Although Lin Qiulü may not be much younger than Li, in terms of emotional intelligence and composure, she was no match for this old man who had served several emperors. Li didn't even look her way, but with a slight glance from the corner of his eye, he took in the situation of everyone present. This was the culmination of decades of observing people's words and expressions.

  It was just a flicker of her eyes, and Lin Qiulü's expression had already clearly told Li Zongguan that the thing in Qin Yifan's hand was not an ordinary object. Li Zongguan didn't stand on ceremony either, reaching out to take it, but as soon as he touched it, he felt a difference from the things he usually handled. It felt light and comfortable in his hand, very easy to hold.

  Although it's slightly larger than the one I used before, the flying sword is exquisitely made and comes with a chain for convenient carrying, hanging from the waist, making it look like a light and elegant ornament, without any hint of being a weapon.

  Moreover, in General Li's view, this fine needle material was extraordinary from the start, and he had never touched anything like it before. He lightly tried it on the bluestone beside him, without using much force, and the entire fine needle completely pierced into the bluestone, its sharpness was truly exceptional.

  After all, he's still a eunuch and a high-handed martial artist. Suddenly getting an extraordinary weapon that is extremely precious, he was overjoyed: "Good, it's rare for you to have a kind heart, our family will accept this gift."

  Finally, General Li asked, "That... girl of yours, what kind of skill is she practicing? For such a long time, our family hasn't heard even a hint of her breathing sound. With such an expert by your side, do you still need to seek afar?" Qin Xiaoling had always kept her specific identity hidden, and General Li

  I know her surname is Qin, maybe related to Qin Yifan, don't know how to address a younger female.

  Qin Yifan almost burst out laughing, and Lin Qiulü was also unable to hold back. However, they still had to consider Li Zongguan's face, so they forcibly restrained themselves. Although the cultivators were protecting the emperor, they never dared to let him know that they were cultivators, and they attributed all these supernatural rumors to mere legends. The existence of the Bao Long clan was a secret within a secret, and even Li Zongguan wasn't clear about it. So, he had no idea that Qin Xiaoling was actually a living corpse standing right in front of him; if she could make any breathing sounds, then he would have seen a ghost.

  But she couldn't explain it clearly, and could only be vague about it. Qin Xiaoling was just an ordinary woman with extraordinary talent and limitless power. As for the fact that there was no sound of breathing, it was because the black veil on her body was a treasure that completely isolated the outside sounds and so on, and she glossed over it.

  He had obtained detailed guidance from General Li and information about his friend, and Qin Yifan's purpose of visiting the imperial palace to visit the number one master of the inner court was fully achieved. Although there were some small regrets, it was also a satisfying return. General Li's method may not be suitable for meridian cultivation, but his approach is also a feasible reference for Qin Yifan.

  Concentrate on cultivating the meridians to the extreme, and maybe you can make a breakthrough. This coincides with Qin Yifan's previous idea that anything is afraid of being specialized and refined. However, after experiencing the feeling in the fantasy realm, Qin Yifan still wants to know if there really is a method for practicing hundred meridians, which is also the fundamental purpose of this trip out of Quan Yin Lake.

  It was impossible for outsiders to stay overnight in the palace, and the Emperor had already fallen asleep. At this time, it was also impossible to bid farewell to the Emperor, so Long led the way and sent Qin Yifan and the other two out of the palace. Li Zongguan personally escorted them to the palace gate, where the guards at the gate all widened their eyes. Although they knew that Qin Yifan had made a big show at the banquet today and had gained the Emperor's favor, and even stayed behind for a private talk, they did not expect that when he came out, it would be the Imperial Guard Commander and the Grand Steward of the Inner Court who escorted him out of the palace gate together. It was truly unknown how much wealth and honor the Emperor had bestowed upon him.

  Standing at the gate of the palace, Qin Yifan looked back at Lin Qiulü and Qin Xiaoling who were following behind him, and couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Xiaoling, your cultivation method is really impressive, can you give me some pointers?" He himself couldn't hold it in either, and bent over laughing. Beside him, Lin Qiulü had already covered her mouth, smiling and chuckling quietly. Qin Xiaoling couldn't see her expression, and remained silent, not knowing what she was thinking.

  On the empty and spacious square outside the palace, Lin Qiulü suddenly asked Qin Yifan: "Where to go now? To Da Jiangjun's side?"

  Qin Yifan nodded: "Go and bid him farewell, we will go to the senior recommended by Director Li to take a look, and on the way, see if there are any sects, and also visit and ask for advice."

  "Would your family's sect give an outsider guidance on their kung fu?" Lin Qiulü was clearly well aware of the current martial arts world's various sects' habit of keeping their skills to themselves, and she had some concerns.

  "It doesn't matter, maybe some other things can move them." Anyway, Yuan Qing Lao Dao has picked up a lot of things on his body, and there are many things that can move the hearts of martial artists. As long as it's done secretly, it's also feasible.

  "Don't you really want to see the Yuanqing Lao Dao's gong fa and Kong Shi Da Fa?" Lin Qiulü bit her lip, hesitating for a long time before asking this question. The gong fa that Qin Yifan had obtained earlier were just a few scattered jade slips, which ordinary people couldn't decipher at all, and even if Qin Yifan wanted to take a look, he wouldn't be able to. But Lin Qiulü was actually unwilling to let Qin Yifan come into contact with such gong fa. It's unknown why today, Lin Qiulü suddenly brought up this question on her own initiative.

  Qin Yifan looked at Lin Qiulü with some surprise: "What's wrong? Why did you suddenly want to ask this question? Of course, I want to see! You didn't want me to fall into the demonic path before, why do you suddenly want to push me now?"

  Although Qin Yifan was joking, Lin Qiulü was very serious: "If you want to watch it, I can record it for you."

  "What's going on? Is it still that Long Tongling's order?" Qin Yifan became even more perplexed about what Lin Qiulü was thinking, and could only ask in puzzlement.

  "I don't want to see a martial arts master performing like a clown in front of everyone, doing tricks that are beneath him." Lin Qiulü suddenly felt a pang: "I also don't want you, a master who wants to enter the door of cultivation, to have to lower your head to ordinary people because you don't have a suitable technique." Although it's just bowing to the emperor today, which is still bearable, but in the future, it might be some so-called prestigious sects' masters who are not even Qin Yifan's match, who knows what kind of embarrassment he will face?

  "Haha!" Qin Yifan smiled softly and said, "You cultivators emphasize the importance of worldly experiences. What's the difference between that and what I'm about to do? Isn't this also a great experience for me?"