Gou Zai Yao Wu Simulated Immortal

Li Qian unconsciously tapped the hilt of his sword with his fingertips.

After being nurtured by spiritual energy, the Soul-Devouring Sword became increasingly docile and rarely showed any sign of resistance.

Even using it is much smoother than before.

The other fragment of the Soul-Devouring Sword is still in Xiangyang County. With my current cultivation in the Dao of Talismans and my realm of Immortals, I may not be unable to take it down.

Zhou Lan noticed that Li Qian remained silent.

They assumed he was weighing the pros and cons, so they simply stood by and waited.

half an hour.

Li Qian slowly spoke, "This matter needs to be discussed. I need to go home first."

"Over here in Puyuan County... Officer Zhou, keep a close eye on these few survivors in the courtyard."

"Just pretend you don't know anything on the surface, but keep an eye on things for me in private."

Zhou Lan quickly cupped his hands and replied, "Your subordinate understands."

Li Qian nodded, his gaze then falling on the two seriously injured and unconscious banner officers on the bed.

"Although the effects of the medicine have worn off on these two, their injuries are too severe. Whether they can wake up or not depends on fate."

"That old dog Liu Haoshen should be kept alive too."

"If the person is still alive when I return, there's a chance for this case. If one dies along the way..."

Zhou Lan solemnly replied, "Young Master, rest assured. I will risk my life to ensure that nothing goes wrong in this courtyard."

Li Qian nodded and casually said, "Alright. There's one more thing."

Zhou Lan hurriedly said, "Please speak, young master."

"When will the demon-slaying trials begin in the southern lands?"

Zhou Lan hadn't expected him to change the subject so quickly: "The trial period isn't fixed. In previous years, there was a general date, but whether it's really set depends on how the local Demon Slaying Divisions and Demon Suppression Envoys arrange it."

Li Qian seemed to be deep in thought. It sounded like this trial wasn't rigorous at all, as if it were just a formality.

But that's just right.

Without saying another word, he signaled that he was about to set off.

Zhou Lan had wanted to ask if he should send someone from his own ranks to escort Li Qian back to Xiangyang County.

But the words stuck in his throat.

The man before me single-handedly overturned the demon race's arrangements last night, saved the flag officer, and even slew the demon race priest with his sword.

Sending a few people along yourself would only be a burden.

Thinking of this, he could only say in a deep voice, "Young Master, please be careful on your journey. I will take care of things here in the courtyard and ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Li Qian nodded and turned to walk out of the courtyard.

Just before leaving the hospital.

He whispered a few instructions to the Soul-Devouring Sword.

The Sword Slave hid in the shadows of a side room and a corner of the courtyard.

Firstly, to keep an eye on Liu Haoshen and the two surviving members of the Demon Slayer Division; secondly, to prevent others from spying on them at night.

With everything settled, he then left Puyuan County alone.

……

On the way back from Puyuan County to Xiangyang County, the view gradually opened up.

A mountain breeze caressed my face, and the morning mist had not yet dissipated.

Smoke from nearby villages rose in wisps from behind the treetops.

The wind dispersed some of the pent-up anger and demonic stench that had been building up in my heart for days.

Li Qian walked along the official road, his mind unusually relaxed.

He himself couldn't explain where this sense of ease came from.

It was clearly only a few weeks since I left Xiangyang County.

But as I gradually became familiar with the mountains and rivers, a long-lost feeling naturally arose in my heart.

It seems like I haven't been back for a long time.

Upon closer reflection, this feeling isn't entirely wrong.

In reality, it's only a few weeks, but it can be simulated.

Birth and death, rise and fall, it lasts for more than a hundred years.

Returning to the familiar place, it naturally doesn't feel the same as when I left home.

When the city gate of Xiangyang County came into view, Li Qian paused slightly and looked up.

The city gate remains, and the morning drums have just ceased.

Peddlers and laborers began to appear below the city walls, carrying firewood and vegetables, their cries of hawking their wares filling the air with a lively, bustling atmosphere that brought a sense of peace and security.

He gazed at the familiar city gate and stepped into the city.

We walked through the streets and alleys until we reached the Li residence.

The servants at the gate were taken aback at first, but when they saw who it was, their eyes widened and their voices rose several decibels: "Second...Second Young Master is back!"

The shout of throwing a stone into the lake echoed throughout the mansion.

"The second young master is back!"

"Go quickly and inform the mistress!"

"Go tell the young master immediately!"

"The second young master has returned home!"

Voices echoed from the outer courtyard into the inner courtyard, and soon maids and servants came and went, their footsteps hurried.

It was even more lively than during the Chinese New Year.

As Li Qianfang entered the front courtyard, he saw a group of figures coming out from behind the inner corridor to greet him.

The person in charge was Yang Yushu, the eldest son of the Li family.

She had been maintaining a certain composure as the matriarch, but upon seeing Li Qian, she changed her demeanor.

Unable to hide the joy in her eyes any longer, she quickly stepped forward, grabbed him, and looked him up and down.

"You silly child, why did you come back so suddenly? You didn't even send a letter first!" She complained, but her eyes were full of joy.

"Let me see, have you lost weight? With all that wind and sun outside, have you been eating and sleeping well?"

Li Qian let her pull him along, and laughed, "Mother, you're treating me like a three-year-old. It's only a few weeks away, not like I'm going to some desolate wilderness."

Yang Yushu glared at him.

He looked at it carefully twice more, and then, as if remembering something, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Speaking of which, that youth-preserving pill you sent home last time was really a good thing." She raised her hand and gently touched the corner of her eye.

With a hint of undisguised pride in her tone, she said, "These days when I look in the mirror, I always feel that those fine lines have faded a lot, and even my face is smoother."

A couple of days ago, I visited your aunts, and they asked if I had changed my cosmetics routine recently.

At this point, she leaned closer and lowered her voice to laugh, "Gan'er, did you bring any back with you this time? Mother doesn't need many, two or three will be enough."

Li Qian couldn't help but chuckle.

Before returning to his residence, he had already mentally rehearsed all his arguments several times.

Now that she's asking this question, it's the perfect opportunity to respond.

Seeing his composed expression, she said, "Mother, you've come to the right person. I happened to meet a celestial master while I was away."

"That senior glanced at me and said that I possessed spiritual roots and could cultivate under his guidance."

"I've only just begun my training. I can't guarantee anything else, but I'll make sure I won't lack these pills in the future. If Mother likes them, I'll give you as many as you want."

"However... you must not tell outsiders at this time, otherwise you will displease the immortal master."

Yang Yushu was taken aback. "Spiritual root? Immortal master?"

She gripped Li Qian's sleeve tighter, her eyes brimming with surprise.

"You silly child, how can you talk about such an important matter so lightly!"

"Could it be to make Mom happy?"

"How could that be? You'd get a good spanking from Dad."

Yang Yushu was so happy that she lost her composure.

"May Suqian bless you! I told you long ago you were destined for greatness. A true destiny has descended upon you!"

As she spoke, her eyes reddened slightly, and she pulled Li Qian, saying repeatedly, "Good, good, good! This is thanks to the blessings of our ancestors, and the good deeds of the Li family!"

Li Qian smiled.

He chuckled to himself, thinking, "There really is a Celestial Master, but he's standing right in front of you."

With his own illusion array, impersonating a celestial master shouldn't be a problem.

It provides peace of mind at home and shields me from gossip, making it just right.

Just then, another set of footsteps came from inside.

Li Qian looked up and saw a person walking briskly from the end of the corridor.

With a tall and upright figure and handsome features, he was none other than the eldest brother, Li Chunzheng.