Set a goal, and the system takes over the body.

"Frostfire? Why do you ask about that?"

Qi Qingshan looked at Qi Xiuyuan in surprise.

Qi Xiuyuan explained, "I learned about it by chance. This thing might be able to help me cultivate. I heard that Weiyuan Escort Agency might have it. I want to use the Golden Sun Marrow Cleansing Pill as payment to borrow it from them for a day."

"Later, I will refine another Golden Sun Treasure Fish into a precious pill for you and your second uncle."

Qi Qingshan didn't ask any further questions. He reached under his pillow, pulled out a copper key, and handed it to Qi Qingshan.

"The pills are in that mahogany cabinet over there. Here's the key. Go get them. If one isn't enough, take them all. A few pills are nothing if they can help you cultivate."

"Thank you, Father."

Qi Xiuyuan took the key, feeling a slight warmth in his heart.

He walked over and opened the cabinet, inside which were three small white porcelain bottles, each containing one pill, which Qi Wence had already packaged.

They hadn't had a chance to take it yet, and the one given to Xu Yi hadn't been sent out either.

Qi Xiuyuan hesitated for a moment before taking out two of the bottles.

"Father, I'll take two pills first. If I can't borrow the Frost Flame even with two pills, then there's no need to borrow it. At most, it'll just delay my cultivation by a few days. It's not worth losing too much."

Qi Qingshan nodded: "Whatever decision you make, your father will support you."

Qi Xiuyuan looked at his father, who was pale but still protecting him, and nodded slightly.

Although he was a cheap father whom she met after transmigrating, she could feel his genuine love and care. Her second uncle, Qi Wence, also cared for her very much.

A home like this, a martial arts school like this, makes one feel at ease.

"Master, someone outside requests an audience."

A disciple quickly walked to the door, bowed, and clasped his hands in greeting.

Qi Qingshan coughed twice, the sound causing his internal organs to ache. He frowned slightly.

"Who requests an audience?"

"The visitor was a young man who called himself Min Guanzhi. He was accompanied by Yuan Fengchen, the head镖师 (bodyguard) of Weiyuan镖局 (security escort agency). He said that he had met the senior brother once before and wanted to meet him as well."

Upon hearing this, Qi Qingshan and Qi Xiuyuan exchanged a glance.

Qi Xiuyuan, in particular, felt a sudden jolt in his heart.

He was just figuring out how to inquire about Han Bingyan at Weiyuan Escort Agency when they came knocking on his door first. What a coincidence!

Qi Qingshan hesitated for a moment, then instructed, "Please invite them to the reception room and serve them tea. I will be there shortly."

"Yes, Master!"

The disciple responded and turned to leave.

Qi Qingshan turned to look at Qi Xiuyuan, somewhat puzzled.

"Xiuyuan, do you know this Min Guanzhi?"

Qi Xiuyuan shook his head: "I don't know them, but I did meet Chief Escort Yuan once, but we weren't close. Logically speaking, they shouldn't have come here specifically to see me."

As he spoke, he took Qi Qingshan's arm and helped him get off the bed, where he changed into a dark blue outer garment.

"Let's go and see for ourselves."

In the reception room, several solid wood tables and chairs were polished to a shine, two bonsai trees were placed in the corner, and the celadon teacups on the table emitted wisps of steam, filling the room with the aroma of tea.

A young man of excessively handsome appearance sat calmly, dressed in a moon-white brocade robe, gently waving a folding fan in his hand. His features were exquisite, and his demeanor was leisurely. He was so handsome that even men couldn't help but take a second look, and women would probably feel jealous.

Beside him sat Yuan Fengchen, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, dressed in a bodyguard's outfit, with a tall and straight figure and a sense of composure typical of the martial arts world.

The two held their teacups and sipped their tea intermittently.

"Young Master Min, are you sure there's no mistake?"

Yuan Fengchen put down his teacup and lowered his voice.

Min Guanzhi gently waved his fan, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"It can't be wrong!"

"Back in that dilapidated temple, I had a feeling, but I wasn't sure. After entering Tianfu City and hearing those news, and then checking the timeline, I was absolutely certain that he had obtained that thing."

Yuan Fengchen nodded slightly: "Then I wish Young Master Min success in obtaining what he needs."

A moment later, Qi Xiuyuan and Qi Qingshan arrived at the reception room.

"Brother Yuan, it's been a long time! I apologize for not greeting you properly."

Qi Qingshan's voice was somewhat hoarse and lacked strength.

Qi Xiuyuan helped him into the living room.

Yuan Fengchen and Min Guanzhi stood up at the same time, cupped their hands in greeting, and looked Qi Qingshan over. Seeing that his face was pale and his steps were unsteady, they were immediately puzzled.

"Brother Qi, what's wrong with you...?"

Yuan Fengchen stepped forward, his face showing concern.

Qi Qingshan waved his hand and laughed self-deprecatingly: "Let's not talk about it. It's my own fault for being careless and not guarding against the sneak attack from behind by petty villains."

Yuan Fengchen nodded slightly and asked no more questions. He simply said seriously, "If Brother Qi needs any help, please don't hesitate to ask."

Qi Qingshan smiled politely: "Brother Yuan, you're too kind. May I ask what brings you here today?"

Yuan Fengchen then stepped aside and introduced, "Brother Qi, let me introduce you. This gentleman beside me is Young Master Min Guanzhi. I am honored to have come today because Young Master Min wishes to make a deal with your esteemed family."

"trade?"

Qi Xiuyuan and Qi Qingshan were both somewhat surprised.

Qi Xiuyuan stared at Min Guanzhi for several seconds, and suddenly remembered that he had seen this person in the dilapidated temple, but the other person was wearing the clothes of a bodyguard at that time, which was very different from now.

If it weren't for that handsome face that made men jealous and women envious,

He wouldn't remember this person either.

Could it be that the person Weiyuan Escort Agency was actually escorting on that particular shipment was this person?

Never mind, that's Weiyuan Escort Agency's business, it has nothing to do with me.

Qi Qingshan's gaze also fell on Min Guanzhi, and he cupped his hands in greeting, asking, "May I ask what kind of deal Young Master Min wishes to make?"

Min Guanzhi merely glanced at the two martial arts school disciples standing at the door without saying a word.

Qi Qingshan immediately understood and waved his hand, saying, "You can go down first."

"yes!"

The two disciples bowed and withdrew.

Min Guanzhi then looked up at Qi Qingshan and said with certainty, "Master Qi, I imagine that the Golden Sun Treasure Fish that has been causing such a stir in the Jiang'an River recently is already at your residence. I wonder if Master Qi would be willing to part with it?"

Qi Xiuyuan and Qi Qingshan both tensed up slightly.

The aroma of tea in the room seemed to freeze, and the atmosphere became somewhat somber.

"Why do you say that, Young Master Min?"

Qi Qingshan did not admit it, and even the fleeting surprise in his eyes was suppressed, his expression as calm as if nothing had happened.

Min Guanzhi smiled slightly and gently waved his folding fan: "Master Qi, I won't beat around the bush. I am willing to offer one hundred taels of gold to purchase that Golden Sun Treasure Fish."

Qi Qingshan still pretended to be puzzled.

"Young Master Min, it's not that I don't want to sell, but that I have nothing to sell. Could it be that Young Master Min has been misled by some slanderous rumors?"

Min Guanzhi smiled lightly and looked at Qi Xiuyuan.

"Young Master Qi, that night in the dilapidated temple, the fish bag next to you contained the Golden Sun Treasure Fish, wasn't it?"

"I have a natural sensitivity to the aura of spiritual objects, but I have absolutely no intention of being an enemy of your martial arts school. It's just that the Golden Sun Treasure Fish is of great use to me. If you are not satisfied with the price, you can name your price."