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As soon as Tao'er's figure disappeared outside the courtyard gate, Elder Li could no longer hold back and burst into laughter. His hearty laughter was so loud that it made the spider webs hanging from the eaves tremble slightly.

Xiao Yi and Qingfeng looked at each other, both of them surprised.

Xiao Yi spoke first, his brows furrowing slightly: "Elder Li, what's wrong?"

Xiao Yi had never seen this usually calm and composed elder lose his composure like this before.

Qingfeng stared intently at Elder Li, waiting for his explanation.

Elder Li was always serious and unsmiling in the Seven Kill Pavilion, and gave people the impression of being very rigid, boring, and impartial!

After a while, Elder Li gradually stopped laughing, raised his hand and patted Xiao Yi's shoulder, his eyes full of mischief: "Sect Master, that Miss Tao'er who just went out, could she be the girl you've been keeping in your heart?"

Xiao Yi's cheeks flushed instantly, and he hurriedly lowered his voice: "Elder Li, please keep your voice down!"

Don't let the girl hear this, or it will ruin her reputation.

I... I never said I meant that. Please don't try to play matchmaker...

Besides, didn't you previously tell me not to let my mind wander to romantic relationships?

He remembered clearly that Elder Li had repeatedly warned him not to have any romantic feelings for his children.

Elder Li stroked his beard, his smile deepening: "Sect Master, times have changed."

In the past, it was because you were poisoned by cold, and any slight fluctuation in your emotions would trigger the poison to flare up. That's why I asked you to calm your mind and cultivate your character.

Things are different now. With the Tian Shan snow lotus and thousand-year-old ginseng readily available, your cold poison will be completely eradicated in no time.

Let alone one, even if you marry ten or eight wives, it doesn't matter.

Furthermore, you're trying to fool me. If you had no interest in Miss Tao'er, why would you be so generous?

One hundred thousand taels of silver, tsk tsk...

"This 100,000 taels of silver is to repay the life-saving grace."

You may not know this, but she is not only my savior, but also the savior of my entire Xiao family...

That's why I gave her 100,000 taels of silver...

Xiao Yi's weak and feeble explanation only confirmed Elder Li's suspicions.

Qingfeng thought to himself: There's no need to give her the Qilin Key just because she saved my life...

But Qingfeng dared not say it aloud; he could only grumble in his heart.

Elder Li shook his head and then laughed, his voice full of satisfaction, "Hahaha..."

The more you try to cover it up and explain, the more it shows that you like that girl.

Don't worry, I won't stop you.

Moreover, I could tell at a glance that the young lady was a blessed person.

You've got incredibly good luck to meet such a wonderful girl.

If I were thirty years younger, I would like it too.

Hahaha……"

Xiao Yi suddenly realized that Elder Li had such thoughts.

Qingfeng chuckled beside him and whispered in agreement, "Master, you no longer need to endure such hardship."

"Why don't we pick a time to talk to Miss Peach?"

Having followed Xiao Yi for so many years, he knew better than anyone that his master always felt he was nearing the end of his life and was afraid of delaying Miss Tao'er's life.

That's why he kept those feelings firmly in his heart, even having to restrain himself from looking at the other person even once.

Xiao Yi's ears burned from their conversation, and he quickly changed the subject: "Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore..."

We don't even know what that young lady is thinking. Elder Li, let's get down to business first!

Elder Li, how should I treat this cold poison?

I'll be happy to cooperate with you.

Upon hearing this, Elder Li's smile gradually faded, and his expression returned to solemnity.

He sat down again, picked up his teacup to moisten his throat, and then slowly said, "Master, I need to prepare the antidote first, and then use acupuncture to remove the poison."

The entire process is divided into three courses of treatment, which takes about a month.

Specifically, the patient will take a medicinal bath once every three days, receive acupuncture once a week, and take the antidote tomorrow.

In addition, every ten days during this month, I will need to use my internal energy to expel the poison from you.

Only in this way can the cold toxins in your body be completely eradicated.

Qingfeng quickly stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and asked, "Elder Li, is there anything I can do to help?"

Elder Li turned to look at him and said seriously, "Your job is the most important. When I am removing the poison from the Pavilion Master, you must keep watch outside."

When I am expelling the poison from the Pavilion Master, I must not be disturbed.

If the process is interrupted, the poison will rush into the heart, and even a celestial being couldn't save him.

Qingfeng's expression hardened, and he nodded emphatically: "Elder Li, rest assured, I will guard this place to the death and guarantee that not even a fly will be allowed to disturb us!"

Elder Li nodded in satisfaction.

After a moment's thought, Xiao Yi said, "In that case, Elder Li, please stay with us. There's no need to find another place to stay; it will be more convenient that way."

This place is secluded and quiet, perfect for healing.

Don't worry, I will definitely cooperate fully with your treatment. It's just that…”

"Just what?"

"Does Your Excellency still have any concerns?"

Xiao Yi paused, his gaze sweeping between the two. "Elder Li, we need to change this form of address to avoid arousing suspicion from outsiders."

After all, the Seven Killings Pavilion has many enemies; if their identities were exposed, the consequences could be dire.

Elder Li nodded: "I will follow the Pavilion Master's arrangements."

Qingfeng nodded in agreement, "Master, how should I address you?"

Xiao Yi picked up his teacup, took a sip, and pondered before saying, "Like this..."

Qingfeng, from now on we will both call Elder Li Father, and in public we will say that he is our father, and we are brothers.

You can call me "elder brother," and I'll call you by your name.

Upon hearing this, Elder Li waved his hands repeatedly: "Sect Master, how can this be?"

How could I, an old man, dare to be your father?

You are the head of this pavilion…

Qingfeng hurriedly shook his head: "Master, this is even more inappropriate. How dare I address you as a brother? Wouldn't that be breaking the rules?"

Absolutely not!

If my father were still alive, he would beat me to a pulp if he knew about this…

Xiao Yi raised his hand to stop the two from declining, his tone calm but firm.

"Elder Li, you are over fifty years old, so you are perfectly suited to be my father."

It's perfectly reasonable for me to call you "Father".

There aren't many rules and regulations to follow when you're out in the world.

not to mention……"

He looked sincerely at Elder Li and said, "In my heart, your kindness to me is as heavy as a mountain, and you are no different from my own father."

That's settled then. From now on, we two will call you "Father."

He knew perfectly well how Elder Li had treated him.

When he first took charge of the Seven Kill Pavilion, if it weren't for Elder Li's strong support, even with the old pavilion master's last wish, he was still too inexperienced to keep those senior members of the Seven Kill Pavilion in check.

He always kept this kindness in his heart.

Qingfeng hesitated for a moment, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said carefully, "Master, I have an idea."

You and Elder Li will pretend to be father and son, and your subordinates will pretend to be guards.

You don't call me "father." Your subordinates call Elder Li "Master" and you "Young Master."

This way, we can avoid suspicion from Dongkui and Young Master Chen. What do you think?

Upon hearing this, Elder Li couldn't help but ask, "And who is Young Master Chen?"

Xiao Yi then briefly recounted the whole story of how Tao'er saved Young Master Chen and the others.

After listening, Elder Li nodded in approval of Qingfeng's suggestion.

And so it was settled.

From this day forward, Li Changlao shall be renamed Li Changsheng and shall act as Xiao Yi's father.

Xiao Yi then used the alias Li Shiqi and referred to himself as "Young Master Li" in public.

Qingfeng will remain his real name, and he will serve as Xiao Yi's personal bodyguard.