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Faced with this request, Young Master Huang looked utterly dejected.
"Mr. Li, 50,000 troops require a lot of money. I wonder how many days you would like to borrow them?"
"I'll only borrow it for a few days at most."
"But don't try to fool me with those old, weak and disabled soldiers. I want the elite, the elite of the Ming border, ten thousand iron cavalry and forty thousand infantry."
"With the event starting, a large and diverse group of people from all walks of life have arrived, making it too much trouble for me to manage them all by myself."
When the border of the Ming Dynasty was mentioned, Young Master Huang frowned.
"Mr. Li, who exactly are these people who are coming, and why do they need so many troops?"
"Ten thousand iron cavalry plus forty thousand elite infantrymen, such a force in the hands of some fierce generals, might not be able to stop an army of one hundred thousand."
Is using "250" merely to look after some江湖人士 (jianghu figures) a waste of his talents?
"Hehehe!"
"Young Master Huang underestimates Ping An Inn. Who told you that only martial arts practitioners could participate when the event started?"
"If I'm not mistaken, apart from Tang Han having no intention of participating in this event, all the other dynasties will send people."
"After all, the allure of immortality to an emperor is extremely potent."
"If the Ming army is inferior to others at that time, Young Master Huang, please don't blame me for not giving you a heads-up."
Young Master Huang's expression grew even more solemn. He nodded and said, "It is indeed reasonable for the imperial court to send someone to participate."
"I wonder how many people the other dynasties will send?"
"It doesn't matter how many people come, but they will definitely send the cream of the crop."
"Although the Ming Emperor has already issued an edict to bestow the area within a radius of three thousand li upon Li, Ping'an Inn is still here."
"But in the eyes of the people, Ping An Inn is still within the territory of the Ming Dynasty."
"If the Ming Dynasty, as the master, fails to display the proper demeanor, it will likely be ridiculed by the world."
"If the Ming Dynasty's ranking among the dynasties falls, will I not take responsibility?"
"Oh?"
Young Master Huang raised an eyebrow and said with great interest, "Does Mr. Li intend to rank the six great dynasties?"
“I’m not interested in this kind of thing, and it’s not my place to line up.”
"The elites of several great dynasties have gathered here. Do I need to elaborate on their opinions among the people of the world?"
"Young Master Huang, you may consider the implications yourself. I, Li, have said all I have to say."
"All expenses during the event will be covered by Mr. Huang. There shouldn't be any problem with that, right?"
"No problem, but since I've put in so much effort..."
"I wonder if Mr. Li could offer more assistance when the event begins."
Glancing at the sly-looking Young Master Huang, Li Chengqian raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Isn't the help I've given you enough?"
"Many experts within the territory of the Ming Dynasty have been unearthed by me. Under the whole heaven, all land belongs to the king, and all people within the borders are subjects of the king."
"If the reward falls into the hands of the people of the Ming Dynasty, wouldn't it be the same as it falling into the hands of the Ming Emperor?"
Upon hearing this, Young Master Huang was taken aback at first, then his face lit up with a smile.
"Thank you, Mr. Li."
At this moment, the Sunflower Ancestor, who had disappeared for some time, appeared beside Young Master Huang.
When the Sunflower Ancestor came to the bamboo forest courtyard, Old Huang, who was "lying dead" under the tree, opened his eyes a crack and peeked in, then continued to sleep.
"Young master, the matter has been taken care of."
"is it?"
"What was their reaction?"
"Guan Yutian was outwardly convinced but inwardly not. This old servant taught him a lesson, and now he is completely convinced."
"That would be best. Within the territory of the Ming Dynasty, I do not want to see anyone above the law."
After a brief exchange, Young Master Huang stood up and said, "Mr. Li, there are still some people waiting to see you outside the bamboo grove courtyard, so I won't bother you any longer."
Seeing this, Li Chengqian got up and exchanged a few pleasantries, and Young Master Huang also left the bamboo grove courtyard.
Watching the two leave, Li Chengqian said calmly, "Wang Yuyan, your grandmother wants to see you. Go see her."
"Huang Rong should come along too. Your father probably has something to say to you privately."
"Also, take your father to the library; I've already prepared the things for you."
After Huang Rong and Wang Yuyan left, Li Chengqian waved to Yaoyue again.
"If there's anything you don't understand, just come and ask!"
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"You're such a grown man, yet you're not even as good as Zhang Wuji, a mere child."
Upon hearing Li Chengqian's words, Yaoyue's face began to turn red at a visible speed.
This wedding dress technique is indeed incredibly profound. Although I have been trying my best to comprehend it since I got my hands on it, there are still some parts that I can't quite grasp.
However, given Yaoyue's proud and aloof nature, she didn't want to ask Li Chengqian.
After all, her biggest goal was to surpass Li Chengqian and then have him nestled in her arms.
Although she was very unwilling, Yaoyue couldn't help but walk towards Li Chengqian when he gave her instructions.
When she reached Li Chengqian's side, Yaoyue slowly took out the copied Wedding Dress Divine Skill from her bosom.
"What part don't you understand?"
Yaoyue used all her strength to open the manual, then pointed to a spot and said, "This part is a bit unclear."
Upon seeing Yaoyue's appearance, Li Chengqian's lips began to curl upwards.
Getting a proud and yandere woman to back down in front of so many people is no easy feat!
Li Chengqian leaned slightly forward, his warm breath brushing against her bright red earlobes.
After explaining the key points, Li Chengqian gently bit Yaoyue's earlobe.
Making this gesture in front of everyone instantly made Yaoyue furious.
She darted back into the room at lightning speed, while Li Chengqian stood there laughing and called out, "When you disperse your power, remember to transfer your strength to Lianxing."
"You two are from the same lineage, and your skill can help her break through to the ninth level of the Bright Jade Skill!"
After saying that, Li Chengqian pinched Lianxing's puffed-up face and said, "You should cultivate your Mingyu Gong to its peak first."
"The ninth level of Mingyu Gong requires you to see through life and death. Whether you can achieve it depends on your comprehension."
After sending Lianxing to seclusion with Yaoyue, Li Chengqian looked at Dongfang Bubai with a smile.
"Your wishful thinking is going to fall through. I have no questions about cultivation to ask you."
"is it?"
“Your cultivation is indeed fine, but the Sunflower Manual itself has a problem. Come here and I will tell you its secret.”
Li Chengqian's words made Dongfang Bubai hesitate for a moment, but after thinking it over, he still went over.
"The fourth level of the Sunflower Manual is just a realm imagined by the Sunflower Ancestor; he himself did not master it."
"I will have a solution once I have mastered the third level."
Is that all you wanted to say?
“Yes!” Li Chengqian nodded with a smile. “But there’s something I haven’t done yet.”
"Snapped!"
Dongfang Bubai dodged instantly, looking at Li Chengqian with a mixture of shame and anger.
"You lecherous scoundrel, you have no sense of propriety even in broad daylight."
"Like this?"
"So, according to you, it's okay to be unruly at night?"
Dongfang Bubai gave Li Chengqian another angry look and said, "Don't even think about it. I'm going into seclusion soon. If you dare to come in, I'll break your legs."
"You should have done this a long time ago. Your cultivation has become quite lax. Although I am excellent, you can't be obsessed with my good looks all day long!"
Upon hearing Li Chengqian's words, Dongfang Bubai walked even faster.
"I'm exhausted from doing so much work."
As he spoke, Li Chengqian didn't forget to provoke Shangguan Yan and Wanwan, who were standing next to him.
"What are you looking at?"
"It is reasonable and legal for Li to be single and to have romantic relationships with some unmarried women."
"On the contrary, if you keep dragging this out, you'll become old maids."
"You probably don't understand what 'leftover women' means. 'Leftover women' are women who are older and no one wants them."
The women: You're very arrogant.
Outside the courtyard in the bamboo grove.
"Father, what do you want with me?"
"that"
"Did Li Chengqian do anything else to you?"
Chapter 368 Shocking Huang Yaoshi: Concern from His Elderly Father
Huang Rong was taken aback by Huang Yaoshi's words.
Then, Huang Rong's face began to turn red at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Dad~"
"What are you talking about? Although Mr. Li may seem unrestrained, he is actually a very law-abiding person."