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Yan Liqiang didnt know where Li Hongtu had gone off to. He had been cultivating in peace under the waterfall. However, his mind kept replaying the scene from earlier. This love triangle sure was complicated enough. Now he finally understood why the mountain behind Deer Villa was a restricted area. The three people living here was probably the reason why.

The voice of the lady named Little Ying didnt really sound young. It would seem like the three of them had gone through a lot in their youth.

Yan Liqiang cultivated under the waterfall until noon, when the sun was hanging high up in the sky.

Before this, Yan Liqiang would have been exhausted from his cultivation by this time. However, his stamina was increasing every day as he was being strengthened by Muscle Tendon Changing and Marrow Cleansing. Hence, he still had a lot of energy left in him right now instead of feeling fatigued.

Just when Yan Liqiang was pondering about carrying those weight accessories on his back to cultivate in the future, a figure flashed back to the edge of the pool. Li Hongtu had returned.

Master Yan Liqiang immediately stopped what he was doing.

You have done enough for your morning training. Come over here, Liqiang. Theres something I would like to discuss with you! Li Hongtu looked at Yan Liqiang and waved at him.

Alright! Yan Liqiang stopped, then tossed the Dragon Spine Steel spear into the pool. He then effortlessly leaped more than ten meters across the water surface and landed on his feet beside Li Hongtu as though everything was like a walk in the park for him.

The violent fury on Li Hongtus face this morning was long gone. Instead, he looked slightly depressed and lost. He seemed to have calmed down, but Yan Liqiang didnt know what happened after Li Hongtu went away. From the looks of it, things probably didnt go too poorly. Otherwise, Li Hongtu wouldnt be so calm.

Did you realize your body technique and lightness skill have been making rapid improvements lately?

Ill have to thank you for the guidance, Master!

Its really not easy to shake a spear on such a slippery boulder while maintaining balance. Once you get used to it, youll be cultivating your body technique and footwork every second you stay on the boulder, unknowingly reaping great benefits from it. The next time you have a spear in your hands, your feet will move as you wish and you will be unstoppable! Li Hongtu glanced at Yan Liqiang and let out a long sigh. Even so, your rate of improvement has gone beyond my expectations!

My skills are still far inferior to yours, Master! Yan Liqiang replied humbly.

Ahem ahem Next time you dont need to come here so diligently

Yan Liqiang was taken aback. Master, what do you mean? Im afraid I didnt really catch that!

From now on, you will find time in the morning to visit that Ji guy every three days. He will teach you archery techniques and he will also He will also be your master! Speaking up to that point, Li Hongtu averted his gaze from Yan Liqiang in embarrassment.

Master, didnt didnt you tell me not to find that Ji guy last time? Why

If I tell you to go, then go! Dont ask so many stupid questions! I am your Master, why do I have to explain anything to you? Li Hongtu suddenly flew into a rage out of humiliation and shot a glare at Yan Liqiang. Anyway, Ive already informed you. Its up to you whether you want to go or not. Alright, you are done for the day. Im going to nap now, so dont bother me over nothing!

After saying all that, Li Hongtu swung his sleeve, ignored Yan Liqiang, and went toward his thatched cottage.

Yan Liqiang rubbed his chin with one hand while watching Li Hongtus disappearing silhouette. A smile broke across his face. Although Li Hongtus words were quite a surprise, it was actually good news for him.

For a long time, Yan Liqiang had been making progress in his archery cultivation by solely relying on his own talents. He had never consulted with others or received any guidance from anyone. Therefore, he was curious to see how powerful the other experts were

After watching Li Hongtu enter his thatched cottage, Yan Liqiang put on the clothes he left at the edge of the pool and then left the place.

This afternoon was his day off after every three days. Three days ago, he made an afternoon appointment to meet Fang Beidou, Xu Enda, and the rest for a discussion. After lunch plus a few rounds of Muscle Tendon Changing and Marrow Cleansing to strengthen himself and recover his stamina, Yan Liqiang left Deer Villa. This time, he didnt go with his rhinodrake steed. Instead, he walked to the Imperial Capital with large strides.

Yan Liqiang made his first stop at the Hundred Clans Market since it was on the way from Deer Villa and it was located outside the Imperial Capitals western gate.

As the employment marketplace of the Imperial Capital, the Hundred Clans Market was still as lively as ever. Since Yan Liqiang didnt arrive on a high rhinodrake steed, he didnt attract a flock of brokers who wanted to introduce wet nurses or maids to him this time. He went straight to the agreed location to meet with Xu Enda and the rest. As expected, he saw a few familiar faces glancing around while waiting for him there as soon as he arrived. The moment Yan Liqiang appeared, the young men instantly had a relieved expression on their faces.

Everyone except Xu Enda was there.

Hm? Where is Xu Enda? Yan Liqiang walked over to them and asked when he noticed Xu Endas absence.

The young men had an indignant expression on their faces, but they seemed hesitant to speak.

Whats going on? Yan Liqiang looked at one of them who was about the same age as him. Tell me, Little Wu

Something happened to Brother Xu! Little Wu clenched his fists tightly, looking both angry and upset. When Brother Xu was on his way home last night, that bastard Guo Si ambushed him in an alley and stabbed him

Guo Si? Yan Liqiang frowned. You mean that swindling thug on the streets from last time?

Yes, that piece of trash! Brother Xu returned home alone last night. We werent around and it was dark. He was caught off-guard by that scoundrel in the alley and got injured. If this were an honorable fight, theres no way that Guo Si could be Brother Xus match!

Is he alright?

Brother Xus injury seems to be quite serious and we only found out this morning. He didnt want this to affect our appointment with you so he sent us all here to wait for you

Where is Xu Enda now?

We sent him back from the medical hall. He is now recuperating from his injuries at home!

Lets go then, bring me to Xu Endas house. Anyhow, this incident happened partly because of me. If it werent for my sake, you guys wouldnt have provoked those thugs. Now that Xu Enda got hurt, I cant leave this matter alone. Well talk about work later Yan Liqiang told the other young men solemnly.

The few young men exchanged glances with each other upon seeing Yan Liqiangs sense of obligation. They nodded, then brought Yan Liqiang along to visit Xu Enda