The First Sage of Military Strategists

Chapter 81 Treatment (First Subscription)
"We've arrived at the Qi residence!" someone shouted loudly.

"Greetings, my lord!"

When Qi Yan led the group to the gate of the mansion, the guards on both sides roared in unison, and a fierce and valiant aura rose from the ground. The sound was so powerful that it pierced through the clouds and split rocks, making people tremble with fear.

The fact that even the guards standing watch at the gate possess such an imposing presence demonstrates the profound depth of the Qi family's resources and the countless hidden masters within.

As soon as he finished speaking, an elderly man with gray hair and wearing a gray robe walked quickly out of the Qi family compound.

"Miss, you are back!"

"Butler Wang, where is my father?" Qi Yan asked without looking up as she led Han Qing and the others inside.

“There are barbarians causing trouble in Jubei County. Their forces are quite large. Master has led troops to quell the rebellion and will be back in a while. Now, I will be in charge of all the affairs of the house, big and small,” Steward Wang said slowly.

Han Qing followed Qi Yan through the three gates and into a dark corridor. Bright red lanterns hung in the corridor, and swordsmen stood on both sides.

As Han Qing passed by, he saw that every warrior stood ramrod straight, like javelins nailed to the ground, their eyes fierce and unwavering. They didn't even blink when someone passed by, and he even saw a bird land on one of their shoulders, but that person didn't move an inch.

"As expected of Lord Qi's residence, every one of these guards is an elite among elites."

"This Steward Wang is no ordinary person either; his strength is probably unfathomable."

Han Qing observed and pondered at the same time.

Butler Wang spoke slowly and gently, but when he came in front of everyone, he only glanced at Han Qing, and Han Qing felt a chill run down his spine, his body naturally tensing up, which showed that there was a huge gap in strength between him and Butler Wang.

"Han Qing, Li Tai, Mu Dachun, the three of you come with me. Butler Wang, the rest of you are in your hands. You know better than I how to arrange things," Qi Yan said.

"This old servant understands, Miss, rest assured, this matter will be arranged properly!" Steward Wang bowed respectfully.

After passing through the corridor, the group split into two.

Han Qing and the other two followed Qi Yan deeper into the area, while the others, led by Steward Wang, headed towards a small courtyard nearby.

The four then walked through a series of winding corridors, and after many twists and turns, they finally arrived at a spacious courtyard.

The courtyard is scenic, with a large lake in the center, artificial hills beside the lake, and a magnificent seven-story pavilion with flying eaves and an antique charm.

"The three of you can settle down here for now. Starting tomorrow, I will help you develop a detailed growth plan until my father returns."

"Chunni, take them to take a bath first!" Qi Yan said, shouting towards a room next to the pavilion.

More than a dozen maids immediately came out of the room, each of them beautiful, with varying body types and captivating charm.

Han Qing didn't know what Qi Yan was going to do, but since he was already there, he might as well make the best of it, so he followed the two maids into the front pavilion.

Before long, he was lying naked in a large tub of water, where two maids were putting various medicinal herbs into it. The tub was filled with the fragrance of herbs, which was very pleasant.

Han Qing felt an indescribable sense of comfort as he immersed himself in the scene.

Both were medicinal baths, but the Qi family's was far superior to the Baiyun County government's. There were more than fifty kinds of medicinal herbs in total. Han Qing roughly identified half of them, and they were all rare and precious herbs that were priceless.

About an hour later, Han Qing got up. Two maids had already prepared clothes for him. It was a tight-fitting long robe, all black, which felt cool and smooth to the touch, as if he were being wrapped in a gentle breeze, making him feel comfortable all over.

With nothing to do, Han Qing strolled around the courtyard. As night fell, a maid called him to the pavilion for dinner.

Han Qing arrived at the third floor of the pavilion, where Qi Yan had been waiting for a long time. There was a round table made of golden nanmu wood in the room, and no one else was there.

"Sit down! Han Qing, don't be shy. I've never liked complicated rules. Eat whatever you want!" Qi Yan said, tearing off a large piece of roasted mutton and stuffing it into her mouth, her mouth dripping with oil. Han Qing didn't stand on ceremony either; he didn't care about anything else and just wanted to eat his fill first.

The table was laden with fifty or sixty dishes, more than half of which he had never even heard of in Baiyun County. Naturally, his appetite was whetted, and he wanted to try them all.

Both were martial artists with strong physiques, so they had large appetites. In less than half an hour, the entire table of food was devoured.

Qi Yan then began to get down to business: "Han Qing, although you were recruited into the manor as a first-class guard, this is just a cover. In reality, your treatment will be no different from that of the young masters in the manor, and will far exceed that of ordinary first-class guards."

As for Li Tai and Mu Dachun, I have observed along the way that these two are of pure heart and have excellent qualities, making them suitable to be your personal guards. Therefore, I brought you both into Chunhui Courtyard.

If you want to make a name for yourself in today's world, you need to not only find ways to improve your strength, but also cultivate your own trusted followers. Going it alone will never work.

You don't need to worry about this now that you're in the Qi family, but in the future, when you travel the world, if you don't even have a reliable person by your side, you will find it difficult to deal with many dangers.

Unless your strength is comparable to the top ten masters in the world, you don't need to consider this anymore.

Therefore, Mu Dachun and Li Tai are the first batch of trusted confidants I've selected for you. Whom you can win over in the future depends on your own methods.

Han Qing nodded slightly. This world is very complex. For example, the top ten masters that Qi Yan mentioned, he had also read about them in the book. Each of them was incredibly powerful, unlike humans, but more like gods.

Although he was confident, he was not arrogant enough to look down on all the heroes in the world.

No matter how talented a person is, they still need time to grow.

Before truly becoming a strong person, even a genius needs protection and help.

So he thought about it carefully and felt that what Qi Yan said made a lot of sense.

"Besides these two, I've also found you a sparring partner. This person is extremely special, with exceptional martial arts talent and a fierce fighting style. If you can win him over and make him your confidant, he might become a great asset to you in the future," Qi Yan added.

This woman, who was usually so outgoing and carefree, became remarkably calm when she sat in the attic facing Han Qing, much to Han Qing's surprise.

Indeed, those who can become generals are not rough men; they are all meticulous and thoughtful individuals.

"Okay." Han Qing nodded slightly, a hint of curiosity also arising in his heart.

You'll find out tomorrow...

Qi Yan then gave a few more brief instructions, and Han Qing got up and went back to his room.

That night.

Han Qing sat on the bed, diligently studying the third chapter of the Zhige Jing (Scripture of Ceasefire) until late at night before finally falling asleep.

The next morning, Han Qing got up and went to the courtyard. Li Tai and Mu Dachun also got up and stood beside him.

Qi Yan arrived soon after, followed by several black-clad warriors and a boy dressed in animal skins.

Han Qing glanced at them and saw that each of the black-clad warriors had a sharp and powerful demeanor, a robust physique, and considerable strength.

This young man was also unique; his eyes flashed with a fierce light, and he was always tense. He looked at others as if he were looking at prey, like a cheetah, seemingly in a hunting state, ready to pounce at any moment.

This is the first update after the book was published.

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