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“Do not Breakthrough your cultivation during this period; instead, settle yourself and stabilize your cultivation.”

“If you only have a large amount of Spiritual Qi but don't know how to use it, your combat power will be less than half, despite your cultivation.”

“During this time, you can acquire a suitable weapon and a Cultivation Technique that aligns with you. As for how to obtain them, that will depend on your own wisdom….”

Li Yong's words were very leisurely, and he soon fell asleep soundly in his reclining chair.

After receiving guidance from this Elder, Li Tan awoke as if from a dream and quickly found his direction.

“I truly need a Cultivation Technique now.”

Previously, due to issues of time, resources, and status, he had no plans to practice a Cultivation Technique. Secondly, there was the issue of his cultivation level.

At that time, Li Tan's cultivation was only at the first level of Qi Condensation, making it unnecessary to spend a lot of time practicing.

But now, having broken through four realms consecutively, the power within his body urgently required him to adapt.

Li Tan already had a scheme in mind; he was going to make a significant profit from the Li Family! Wisdom has always been a good thing… Only when one is proficient in both civil and military arts can they be considered a truly qualified Cultivator.

“What is brute force worth mentioning?”

Before stabilizing his cultivation, he still had some small matters to attend to.

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After bidding farewell to Li Yong, Li Tan quickly contacted Li Na, who was his “Elder Sister.”

Li Na herself was quite surprised; she naturally understood the saying, “One does not visit for no reason.”

“Could it be that Li Yasi is going to repay her debt?”

From the bottom of her heart, the moment Li Na decided to lend Li Yasi Spirit Stones, she never intended to get them back, considering it a way to forge good karma.

However, on the surface, Li Na still hospitably treated Li Tan with good tea and dishes.

Although she already knew that Li Tan’s talent was only Medium Grade, she showed no hint of a cold shoulder.

Li Tan did not immediately express his purpose, deliberately stalling to test Li Na’s patience.

After a long while, Li Na finally couldn't hold back and spoke first: “Seventh Brother, I wonder if you’ve encountered some trouble by contacting me this time?”

“If Elder Sister can handle it, I will naturally help! Seventh Brother, just speak your mind.”

Li Na’s words were exquisitely subtle, neither agreeing nor refusing.

It could be said that small matters could be helped, major matters could not, and matters of medium importance depended on her mood and the reward.

Looking at Li Na, who had been the first to lose patience, Li Tan naturally didn’t put on any airs and spoke calmly: “This visit from your younger brother is indeed for a small matter.”

“However, it won’t leave Elder Sister empty-handed.”

Li Tan unreservedly released his Aura, then used Spiritual Qi to lift a storage ring, which was the same one Li Zhi had given him.

For a moment, Li Na felt her breathing become difficult, and the powerful Aura continuously forced her to kneel.

In just half a month, Li Tan could possess such an astonishing Aura; she naturally understood the reason and sighed subtly.

Then her eyes were filled with respect, and her demeanor unconsciously became more proper: “Seventh Brother, you jest. We are of the same Bloodline, kin like Family! Your matter is naturally my matter!”

“Seventh Brother, just tell me. Whether it means climbing a mountain of blades or descending into a sea of fire, I, Li Na, will not even frown!”

Seeing Li Na willingly being driven, the corners of Li Tan’s mouth also curved slightly upward.

“This matter is settled!”

First, he inquired about Li Na’s well-being, then handed her the storage ring.

Finally, he got to the main point of his visit.

“Elder Sister, you only need to spread the word that Li Yasi has become a candidate for the Second Elder! Then, distribute invitations to the elite Disciples for a banquet, inviting them to a gathering.”

“As for what happens at the banquet…”

Even though Li Na had vaguely guessed some things, her heart was still incredibly shocked, and even a little unwilling, when Li Tan personally confirmed it.

“An Elder successor! My own dream, a goal I fought for day and night.”

Li Na couldn't help but feel a bit self-mocking inside….

“But even if I’m unwilling, what can I do? The facts are starkly laid out before my eyes.”

With Li Na’s helpless compromise, this matter came to a close.

As for Li Tan, he returned to his residence to stabilize his cultivation, while Li Na, on the other side, spread the news widely!

“Li Yasi has become a candidate for the Second Elder!”

As the first Elder candidate to be revealed, Li Tan was, for a time, immensely popular.

............

Outside the Li Family compound.

Those who lived here were basically ordinary Disciples; they would never have imagined that their proud Li Family had completely abandoned them.

Their lives were very difficult; even a single ordinary Medicinal Pill often required years of accumulation.

Even the mundane silver needed to fill their stomachs usually had to be earned by working as laborers for the Li Family.

The Family system oppressed them, forcing down their proud heads, straightening their backs, and crushing their free, passionate hearts….

A very remote corner of the Li Family, so remote that “elite Disciples would never lay eyes upon it in this lifetime.”

A group of young men, not yet twenty years old, were enduring the scorching sun, sweating profusely as they carried rocks.

“No! That is hope….”

Every one of them was filthy, with dirt from the rocks mixed with sweat streaming freely down their bodies.

Perhaps fearing to dirty their clothes, everyone was bare-chested.

Despite the arduous work, it did not diminish the youths’ hope for tomorrow.

They were vibrant and full of fighting spirit, their hearts yearning for the glorious sun, and their mouths discussing poetry and distant lands.

Faintly, the sound of the youths’ discussions could be heard: “Unreachable dreams… Lofty and towering ambitions….”

“Youths are naturally wild, if not arrogant, how can they be called young men!”

One youth looked at his companion ahead and shouted gruffly: “Li Xiaoyao, I have some big news about the Li Family recently!”

“If you call me ‘Good Brother,’ I’ll tell you, how about it?”

The youth called Li Xiaoyao had dark skin, a slender build, and sharp glints in his eyes.

The next moment, Li Xiaoyao was heard shouting loudly: “Fatty Fang, what big news could you possibly have?”

“Either some Disciple got cheated on, or some Elder lost his underwear.”

“Last time you even said… those elite Disciples have special fetishes. You talk big without fear of biting your tongue!”

The youth behind him, called Fatty Fang, was displeased upon hearing this.

He was seen with a flushed face, shouting exasperatedly: “Li Xiaoyao, you stick insect! I told you yesterday not to call me Fatty Fang anymore. Where am I fat? This is clearly strong!”

Seeing that Li Xiaoyao ignored him and just silently went to carry rocks.

Fatty Fang immediately panicked and continued to entice Li Xiaoyao: “Li Xiaoyao, do you really not want to know?… Do you REALLY not want to know??”

Watching Li Xiaoyao still busy with his own work.

Fatty Fang’s face instantly flushed, and then without hesitation, he directly revealed the big scoop.

“Li Xiaoyao, remember that elite Disciple I told you about last time, Li Ya… Ya… Si, yes, Li Yasi!”

“He is now a candidate for the Second Elder, the first candidate among the ten Elders to be revealed. Isn’t that explosive news?!”

“Li Xiaoyao, I told you long ago, your Master Fang has Divine Ability in news, boundless means, widespread connections, and outstanding talent…. (ten thousand words omitted)”

Everyone nearby who heard this looked towards Fatty Fang’s location, and some also questioned the authenticity of Fatty Fang’s news.

Fatty Fang was not happy to hear this and patted his chest, guaranteeing: “Just ask anyone, this matter cannot be false!”

“Now, who in the entire Li Family doesn’t know Li Yasi?!”