Gou Zai Yao Wu Simulated Immortal

Li Qian followed the corridor forward, passed through the moon gate, and entered the study in the front courtyard.

The study was filled with the curling smoke of sandalwood incense and the flickering light and shadows.

Li Linyi was sitting behind his desk reviewing account books when he heard footsteps. Without looking up, he simply said:

"You're here?"

"Your son greets Father." Li Qian bowed respectfully.

Li Linyi placed the account book on the table and said calmly, "You're going to the Demon Slayer Division, approved."

Li Qian had prepared a whole host of arguments, but found himself at a loss for words.

"Father……"

"Get lost." Li Linyi waved his hand impatiently. "I haven't settled the score with you over the Jade Cabbage yet."

Li Qian's lips twitched. Seeing that the man's face was turning dark, he dared not linger and quickly cupped his hands in greeting:

"Thank you for your kindness, Father. I will leave now."

Before he could finish speaking, he had already slipped out.

Li Qian had just left when Li Chun entered from outside.

He bowed before the desk, but a hint of hesitation lingered between his brows.

"Father, are you really going to send my younger brother to the Demon Slayer Division?"

Li Linyi leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh after a long while.

"You are well aware of my son's innate talent and comprehension."

"Back then, someone had already examined him and said that he had little hope of achieving anything in martial arts in his lifetime."

Upon hearing this, Li Chunzheng's expression darkened, and he sighed softly.

"It is my incompetence."

"If only I had better natural talent..."

"It is truly my fault as an elder brother that I could not protect him from the wind and rain."

After hearing this, Li Linyi raised his hand and patted him hard on the shoulder.

"You, as the eldest brother, have already done enough."

He paused here, "If I hadn't been born into a merchant family, burdened by money and worldly affairs..."

With your temperament and writing skills, winning the top scholar title shouldn't be a problem.

Li Chunzheng could only shake his head with a wry smile, "Father, you flatter me."

Li Linyi straightened his expression and instructed, "Go and make the arrangements. As for Aunt Su of the Demon Slayer Division..."

"Alright, make sure everything that needs to be taken care of is taken care of, and send plenty of money so that my godson doesn't suffer any grievances inside."

"He's full of enthusiasm now, and he's determined to crash into a brick wall. Let him crash into it then."

"Once they get hurt, they'll naturally know to turn back."

Li Chunzheng bowed and agreed, "Your son understands." After saying that, he withdrew.

The study fell silent again.

Li Linyi sat alone behind his desk, his knuckles tapping lightly on the surface, remaining silent for a long time.

The Li family couldn't produce a martial arts prodigy... so they had to find another way.

He suddenly snorted, a smile appearing on his lips.

My two sons, aside from anything else, are both very handsome, just like their mother.

If you can't transcend the path of martial arts...

Finding a truly capable wife for the Li family in the future might not be a bad idea.

Thinking of his old friends, his mood sank again.

"Suqian, Su'er..." she murmured, her expression dazed.

I wonder if Su Shuangning is doing well in the Demon Slayer Division.

I wonder what Suqian would be like now if she had an afterlife.

Li Linyi stood there stunned for a moment, then called out towards the door, "Someone come here."

Immediately, servants entered from outside.

"Prepare some of the second madam's favorite snacks and dried fruits, and also send two hot dishes to the ancestral hall."

The servant bowed his head in agreement and hurriedly withdrew.

The sandalwood incense was still rising in the study.

Li Linyi sat behind his desk, gazing at the sky outside the window, remaining silent for a long time.

……

As soon as Li Qian stepped out of the study, he was stopped by his elder brother.

"Go sit in the pavilion on the east side for a while, don't wander off, wait for me."

Li Qian wanted to ask more questions, but seeing Li Chun turn and enter the study, he had no choice but to swallow his words.

He responded and headed straight for the pavilion on the east side.

The pavilion is well-ventilated on all sides and covered with greenery.

On the table were chilled cantaloupe, seasonal fruits, and several delicate snacks.

Li Qian leaned back on the rattan couch, with three maids attending to him attentively.

A woman knelt beside the table, peeling and rinsing the fruit for him.

One of them held a jade cup and would occasionally pick up a piece of fruit and feed it to his mouth.

Another person gently massaged his shoulders and back.

Li Qian squinted, opened his mouth to catch a piece of cool fruit, and felt completely comfortable, even his bones felt a little soft.

He thought to himself, "No wonder so many people in the world crave wealth and a life of luxury."

These days are truly incredibly comfortable.

He had only eaten two pieces of melon when he heard footsteps outside the pavilion.

Li Qian looked up and saw Li Chun walking slowly towards him, holding a long lacquered wooden box in his hands.

"Big brother."

Li Chunzheng nodded, seeing him surrounded by servants and enjoying the fruits and vegetables.

He shook his head and chuckled, "You certainly know how to enjoy life."

Li Qian grinned without blushing.

"Since Father has given his permission, my younger brother will naturally enjoy himself for a while first."

Once you're in the Demon Slayer Division, this kind of comfort won't be so easy anymore.

Upon hearing this, Li Chunzheng's gaze softened.

He placed the long box he was holding on the table and pushed it in front of Li Qian.

"Open it and take a look."

Li Qian raised an eyebrow and reached out to lift the lid of the box.

Inside the box were several pieces of fine jade, their texture warm and smooth, their luster understated, clearly indicating they were not ordinary items.

There were several small porcelain bottles nearby, tightly sealed, with a faint medicinal fragrance emanating from them.

"These jade pieces were brought back by a caravan from the north that I had asked to do so."

"You usually like these kinds of things, so it's good to have them with you. They can be used in case of emergency."

"As for these few bottles of medicine, they are all ordinary things for strengthening muscles and bones, replenishing blood and nourishing strength."

If you join the Demon Slayer Division, you'll inevitably have to practice running around, so carrying this with you will come in handy.

Li Qian was stunned.

He originally thought that his older brother had called him over just to give him a few more instructions.

I didn't expect that I came here specifically to deliver something to him.

He looked up at Li Chunzheng, speechless for a moment.

Li Chunzheng thought he rarely saw him so serious, and continued to ramble on:

"The Demon Slayer Division is neither home nor a martial arts school."

"Once you get there, be less temperamental and more observant. Know when to back down and don't argue with people."

"If you need money, just send word back and your family will send it to you."

"Also, never be reckless in anything."

"Now that you're leaving home, you'll be far away, and your elder brother won't be able to take care of you. You'll have to think things through carefully on your own."

"Don't be careless about eating, taking medicine, practicing martial arts, or socializing."

If someone treats you well, you should repay them with five times the kindness.

If something seems amiss, it's better to take a step back than to invite trouble unnecessarily.

He explained it in great detail, sentence by sentence.

It was all just trivial talk, but it was precisely in these trivial talk that the true feelings were revealed.

Li Qian felt a warmth gradually rising in his chest as he listened.

He suppressed the surging emotions in his heart and said with a smile:

"Don't worry, brother."

"This time, my brother will definitely not disgrace the Li family."

Upon hearing this, Li Chunzheng glanced at him.

The young man had a straight and upright posture, and his eyes shone with light.

He had wanted to say something more—you have average talent, and there may not be a future for you in the martial arts path. You might as well stay at home and be a wealthy man, at least you'll be worry-free for life.

But the words stuck in his throat and he couldn't bring himself to say them.

The second brother rarely showed such a serious expression.

How could he, as the elder brother, possibly pour cold water on the situation?

So he raised his hand and gently patted Li Qian on the shoulder.

"It's good that you have the intention."

"I have a lot of things to take care of, so I can't sit with you any longer."

After speaking, he withdrew his hand, turned around, and walked out of the pavilion.

He had only taken two steps when, as if remembering something, he turned his head and said, "Put everything away carefully. Don't skimp on the medicine; use it when needed."

Li Qian stood up and bowed respectfully to his back.

"Take care, brother."

Li Chunzheng didn't turn around, he just waved his hand, and his figure quickly disappeared around the corner of the corridor.

A breeze ripples across the water, causing the lotus shadows to sway gently.

Li Qian looked down at the fine jade and medicine bottle in the box, remaining silent for a long time.