Gou Zai Yao Wu Simulated Immortal

Li Chunzheng's expression showed obvious dissatisfaction as he approached Li Qian.

He glanced at him twice, and his brows furrowed slightly.

"Why are you back?"

Li Qian hadn't even had a chance to speak.

"You've only been gone a few weeks, and you've suddenly returned. Did you get into trouble again?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Yushu immediately became displeased and glared at Li Chunzheng, saying, "You, as the elder brother, haven't even had a cup of hot tea since your younger brother just entered the house."

"You're interrogating him like a criminal. He's come home perfectly fine, are you saying he can't even go home?"

Li Chun was speechless for a moment, and had no choice but to shut up.

However, he still looked displeased.

The words Li Qian had said earlier were still ringing in his mind.

If he runs home because he's afraid of difficulties and hardships, he must be given a good scolding.

Seeing this, Li Qian smiled and comforted Yang Yushu, saying, "Mother, don't worry, my elder brother is just concerned about me."

After saying that, she glanced around and saw that the maids and servants were still surrounding her: "Mother, I rushed back and I'm still covered in dust."

"Go back and rest first, I'll come and pay my respects to you later."

"As for the pills, I will personally deliver them later."

Although Yang Yushu still wanted to ask a few more questions, she could see that Li Qian's expression was unusual.

Knowing that the two brothers probably had something to say, she could only nod. Before leaving, she didn't forget to remind them, "Remember to wash up first when you get back. And don't forget to bring that youth-preserving pill to Mother."

Li Qian smiled and agreed.

After she and her maids and servants walked away, the front courtyard became much quieter.

Li Chunzheng then stepped forward half a step and lowered his voice, saying, "Now you should tell me, right? What brings you back?"

Li Qian leaned slightly closer.

He recounted the numerous events he had encountered since his arrival in Puyuan County, and his experiences with the demon-slaying trial.

I repeated it in a simplified way.

Halfway through the conversation, Li Chunzheng was completely stunned and blurted out, "What?"

He turned sharply to look at Li Qian, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"You entered the demon-slaying trial on your own?"

"Brother," he subconsciously lowered his voice, but still couldn't hide his surprise, "Don't make fun of your elder brother!"

Li Qian had anticipated this reaction and said with an embarrassed smile, "I never joked about such a thing; it's all thanks to the Immortal Master."

Li Chun stared at him for a long time, then shook his head: "That's not right. What are the requirements for the demon-slaying trial?"

"Even though the regulations in the south are more lax, it's not like you can just enter whenever you want. What's the story with that immortal master you mentioned?"

Li Qian was already prepared, and upon hearing this, he remained calm and slowly said, "I met a senior by chance while I was out before."

"That senior saw that I had spiritual roots, so he taught me some cultivation methods."

"The fact that I've encountered these things is also a trial he arranged for me."

Upon hearing this, Li Chunzheng frowned even more deeply; he knew his younger brother all too well.

He remained silent for a moment, his gaze still carrying a hint of caution.

"So you came back this time not just to see your family?"

Li Qian knew this older brother wasn't someone to be fooled. "Of course, I still have to complete the task the immortal master entrusted to me..."

"First, we need to ask whether the Demon Slayer Su can be trusted."

"Secondly... I need to go out to take care of a personal matter."

When Li Chunzheng heard the name Su Zhenyao Shi, his expression changed.

Although it was only for a brief moment, Li Qian captured it precisely.

"Since you know this person, I think I don't need to say anything more."

Li Chunzheng did not answer, and after a long while, he sighed softly.

"This is not the place to talk. Come with me."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the side hall in the inner courtyard.

Li Qian watched his retreating figure, then followed him.

Li Chunzheng, who was in front, had already pushed open the small door of the side hall and entered first.

This place is located next to a small pond in the inner courtyard and has always been secluded.

There are several layers of corridors outside, which are perfect for conversation.

After Li Chunzheng entered the room, he called in a trusted servant and ordered him to brew a pot of fresh tea.

He gave another instruction: unless otherwise given, no one was to come near.

The servant acknowledged and withdrew.

After the door was closed, only the two brothers remained in the hall.

The wind rustled through the bamboo leaves outside the window.

Li Chunzheng turned around and stared at Li Qian for a long time, then raised his hand to rub his temples, as if sorting out his thoughts.

"Since you've asked about the Demon Slayer Su," he paused, "then this matter cannot be bypassed by our father."

Upon hearing this, Li Qian sat down opposite him and waited for him to continue.

Soon after, hot tea was served.

Li Chun waved for everyone to leave, then personally picked up the pot, poured a cup for Li Qian, and filled it for himself.

As the tea smoke rose in wisps, he looked down at the floating tea leaves in his cup.

It's been a long time since we've talked about these old stories.

"You only know that your father is now firmly established in Xiangyang County, and everyone in the household respects him."

"But he was far less respectable in his youth than he is today."

Li Qian picked up his teacup and gently blew on the steam. His own father's melon?

He secretly mustered his spirits.

Li Chunzheng said slowly, "My father lost both parents when he was young, so he can't be considered a member of a high-ranking family."

"In those years, he stumbled and struggled to survive, endured cold stares, and suffered a lot of hardship."

"But he was extremely talented and resilient. Later, by chance, he was noticed by a master who took him under his wing, and that's how he learned his skills."

"That senior not only passed on his true skills, but also taught him many of the sect's techniques with all his heart." Li Chunzheng's expression became slightly complicated as he said this. "Later, my father and my mother... who was also known as Yang, were still under his father's tutelage at the time, and gradually developed feelings for each other."

Li Qian raised an eyebrow slightly.

This was an unexpected start for him.

Orphaned and raised in poverty.

He gains the favor of a master, learns true martial arts, and develops feelings for his master's daughter...

Why does he look more and more like a male protagonist from a storybook?

Before Li Chunzheng could finish speaking, he took a sip of tea and continued, "After the two of them settled their feelings for each other, they went down the mountain to travel together. At that time, the demonic plague in the south had not been eradicated, and there were many evil spirits causing trouble among the people."

"My father and mother both had a strong desire to learn new skills."

"I should do something for the world, so I traveled south to eliminate evil spirits and make a name for myself."

"It was during that time that your father met your mother, Suqian."

At this point, Li Chunzheng glanced at Li Qian and softened his tone slightly.

"Although your mother came from an unremarkable background, she was gentle and thoughtful."

"You and my mother got along very well. The three of us traveled together and went through several life-and-death situations together, which deepened our bond."

Li Qian lightly tapped the rim of his cup with his fingertips; he had never heard this story before.

At this moment, I was completely focused, afraid of missing any details.

"After that, they prepared to go to the Northern Border together. It was along the way that they met the current Demon Suppressor, Su."

Li Chun sighed and glanced outside, seemingly worried that Li Linyi might appear at this moment.

"At that time, Su Zhenyao Shi was not yet Zhenyao Shi, and he had not told the other three about their identities."

"Aunt Su is ambitious and capable."

"She was traveling with her elders when she bumped into her father and his family."

"At first, we were just traveling together for a while, but later, when we encountered demons and bandits repeatedly, the four of us joined forces several times and became familiar with each other."

"Hiss..." Li Qian pricked up his ears; it wasn't easy to get a piece of gossip about his cheap dad.