People in the Imperial Music Bureau: The Storytelling Demon Child Nezha

Seeing this, Li Qiye thought to himself, "Money can not only make the devil turn the millstone, but also make your mother-in-law turn the millstone."

He weighed his gold and said.

"Seven nights should be enough to present her with a poem as a token of my gratitude, right?"

Li Ru quickly accepted the gold and said frankly, "It's no problem, it's what I should do."

"You should try to get along well with Miss Fuxiang. Don't offend her, but don't overstep your bounds."

Li Qiye nodded and swore.

"Don't worry, Qi Ye did nothing out of line today. Those are just baseless rumors."

There is no transgression today, but tomorrow will be different.

The old Li Qiye would usually stammer when he lied, but the current Li Qiye is a master of it.

"Good good."

"Are you hungry? Come and eat."

Li Ru happily agreed and then told Li Qiye to eat quickly.

Xu Qi'an has returned, while Xu Xinnian has gone to Yunlu Academy.

Li Qiye secretly slipped ten gold coins to Lingyue.

The girl was immediately happy.

She couldn't help but say this to Li Qiye.

"Brother Qiye, if you can't help it, I won't blame you. I'll just feel sorry for you."

Goodness, you really are something, Xu Lingyue.

No wonder she only feels sorry for her brother.

Okay, then I'll do as you say.

Since they've said that, we definitely have to do it.

After finishing his meal, Li Qiye planned to collect his reward.

Tomorrow, he plans to take a day off, putting aside his storytelling for now, and go buy a house to settle down.

P.S. I'm requesting all flowers, monthly tickets, and reviews.

Chapter Twenty-Two: Fame Spreads Throughout the Capital!

Chapter Twenty-Two: Fame Spreads Throughout the Capital!

The quiet of the night.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Li Qiye clasped his hands together, his black hair stood on end, and the Demon Orb mark shone brightly.

Like a small sun in the darkness, heat emanated faintly from behind Li Qiye.

"System, claim it!"

Li Qiye claimed the system's reward.

[Ding, reward being distributed.]

[Distribution successful! 】

"boom!"

The instant the system successfully issued the gift, Li Qiye's entire body surged forth not with heat, but with billowing demonic flames.

Even though Li Qiye tried to suppress it, the demonic flames still visibly roared up.

At this moment, Li Qiye was like a god who had shed his demonic nature, and had a trace of the Dharma form.

Open the panel.

[Host: Li Qiye]

[Age: twenty]

[Talent: Samadhi True Fire]

[Supernatural Abilities: Three Heads and Six Arms (Not Yet Unlocked)]

[Inheritance: Nezha, the Demon Child]

[Inheritance Rate: 6.2%]

[Cultivation Level: Mid-stage Fourth Rank]

[Treasures: Fire-tipped Spear (Unlocked), Universe Ring (Unlocked), Wind and Fire Wheels (Unlocked), Hun Tian Ling (Unlocked), Nine Dragons Divine Fire Cover (Unlocked), Yin Yang Twin Swords (Unlocked), Gold Brick (Unlocked), Leopard Skin Pouch.]

[Spells: Fire control, transformation, puppet talisman crafting.]

[Space: Barrier Beast Summoning Card.]

"He has indeed entered the realm of a fourth-grade martial artist."

Li Qiye whispered that he wasn't too surprised.

That's only natural!

Moreover, the technique of transformation has been passed down here.

This thing is pretty good.

A master of framing and slander, killing without leaving a trace!

Take out the Barrier Beast Summoning Card from the space.

He asked the system curiously.

"How do I summon it?"

The system replied, "The host can simply crush it."

So simple.

Li Qiye was surprised. Instead of crushing it immediately, he went to sleep.

I'm tired after a long night and need to go to sleep.

...

The next day, Li Qi slept until noon.

He pushed open the door and found that he was the only one left in the Xu family.

Perfect, saves me the trouble of explaining.

Stepping outside, Li Qiye had a few things to do today.

The first step is to buy some talisman paper to refine puppet talismans;

The second purpose of buying the courtyard was to serve as a home for his future marriage to Lingyue; as for now, it would be a good deed to take in a beautiful woman who had fallen on hard times.

Thirdly, I need to ask for a day off from the Jiaofangsi (a type of entertainment venue).

He didn't know if asking for leave would cause any commotion.

Probably not, maybe.

Stepping onto the street is like stepping into a magnificent and bustling world, the lively atmosphere is exhilarating.

The wide main street is paved with smooth bluestone slabs, which have been polished to a warm luster by the passage of time.

The streets are lined with all kinds of shops, one after another, like a huge commercial treasure trove.

Li Qiye passed by a silk shop. The storefront was decorated in a magnificent style, and the colorful silks shimmered with a mesmerizing light in the sunlight.

Inside the shop, rows of brightly colored, high-quality silks were neatly arranged, and the exquisitely embroidered brocades featured lifelike patterns of dragons and phoenixes, and flowers symbolizing wealth and prosperity, attracting noble ladies and dignitaries to linger.

They either whispered their opinions on the patterns or gracefully touched the texture of the silk, choosing their favorite fabrics in preparation for buying themselves a few gorgeous outfits.

Next to the silk shop was a pastry shop with an irresistible aroma.

The signboard at the entrance of the shop reads "Yupin Xianggao Fang" in large gold lettering.

The counter was filled with a dazzling array of pastries, including rose pastries with delicate petal-like shapes, exuding an enticing rose fragrance;

There's also the soft, sweet jujube paste cake, where you can taste the rich jujube flavor in every bite;

There are also walnut shortbreads with layers of crispness and sweet fillings, which attract children to gather in front of the store, staring intently at them.

The streets were bustling with people.

There were noble young men and women dressed in gorgeous brocade robes and adorned with pearls and jade, who strolled leisurely through the streets with elegant manners and a group of respectful servants behind them, enjoying the prosperity of Kyoto.

There were also out-of-town merchants carrying bags and looking on with curiosity, moving between the shops as if looking for business opportunities.

There were also many street performers, drawing cheers from the crowd.

At first glance, it appears to be a prosperous, peaceful, and warm society.

However, this is nothing more than an illusion beneath the surface of prosperity.

The current Emperor Yuanjing has long been devoured by Zhen De and turned into a puppet. He neglects his duties and spends his days indulging in immortality and alchemy.

The fate of the Great Feng Dynasty is still being tarnished in the shadows.

He even secretly colluded with the Witch God Cult. The emperor was not a wise ruler. The court was beset by internal and external troubles, loyal ministers were wronged, and foreign tribes were eyeing the court.

Now, all it takes is a trigger, and this seemingly prosperous Kyoto will instantly become a hell.

The powerful have always oppressed the people, like Zhou Li, the son of the former Pingyuan Earl, and even the night watchman Zhu Yang and his son Zhu Yinluo.

Their actions are just one aspect described in the book.

Li Qiye shook his head, deciding to put those thoughts aside for the time being.

He went to a talisman shop and bought some things, and even bought a few chickens along the way.

After preparing the materials for crafting the puppet talisman, Li Qiye went to the pawnshop.

The pawnshop not only had land deeds, but also houses that some people didn't want and were selling.

After Li Qiye went inside, he carefully selected a house.

We're back to square one in an instant.

He took the land deed and headed toward his property.

His residence passed by the Prince Yu's Mansion, and Li Qiye glanced at it.

It is magnificent and imposing, truly befitting a prince's residence.

But it's a pity.

Princess Pingyang.

Judging by the timeline, Pingyang is about to meet with disaster.

Li Qiye didn't meddle in other people's business. He walked another hundred meters past the Prince Yu's mansion and arrived at the residence.

Li Qiye pushed open the door and went inside.

The residence wasn't large, but it was indeed much bigger than the Xu family's.

A bluestone-paved road leads directly to the house, which has several main rooms and a backyard.

The backyard has flowers, plants, a pond, and a pavilion—it's spacious and comfortable.

Li Qiye took out a summoning card.

"Crack!"

The summoning card shattered, and then two barrier beasts wielding bronze staffs appeared.

They wear masks similar to those found in Sanxingdui, somewhat clumsy yet adorable.

"Owner."

The barrier beast saw Li Qiye and immediately called out.

Li Qiye immediately gave the order.

"Go and set up the barrier. Do not open the barrier or let anyone in without my order."