445: Nothing, return home, and discuss swordsmanship (two in one)

Upon arriving, there were two teams of soldiers standing guard at the entrance.

Seeing Li Yuanfeng approach,

They respectfully greeted Li Yuanfeng, saying, "Young Master Li! Miss Li!"

"Mm!" Li Yuanfeng smiled, nodded in response, but didn't say much. As Jun Li prepared to walk into the market, a soldier standing guard raised his hand to stop Li Yuanfeng.

"Um, Young Master Li, Chen Biao is inside today," the soldier whispered to Li Yuanfeng.

"..." Li Yuanfeng was silent for a moment, then nodded, indicating he understood.

He then walked inside.

Once inside, Jun Li curiously asked, "What's wrong? Who is that person?"

"Hmm... how should I put this..." Li Yuanfeng pondered.

"Let me tell her!" Li Yuanfrost was not like her brother, who had to deliberate on what to say. She directly explained the situation to Jun Li, with a strong subjective bias.

Of course, the events she described were objective, but she would always add a personal opinion, such as "personally, I think this and that."

After listening to Li Yuanfrost, Jun Li generally understood the situation.

Chen Biao, the eldest young master of the Chen family in Yinjiang City.

As for the families in Yinjiang City, there's no need to think much; if they're a family, they're one of the groups that "exclude" or "target" the Li family.

It's just that some "exclude," and some "target."

The Chen family belongs to the "targeting" type.

Basically, when they encounter each other, although it doesn't escalate to a fight, they deliberately target each other.

For instance, when buying things, they might raise prices, or if the Li family wants to buy something from the Chen family, they either refuse to sell or sell it at double the price.

These families are different from the Sword Cultivator Li family; most of these families are "mixed-discipline."

A small number might be "X Method X Family" type, but even then, they only primarily focus on that while still having other "Dao."

The Li family, however, is very pure; they only have the Sword Dao, and nothing else. Of course, there are fewer restrictions on servants, such as housekeepers and guards, but they are encouraged to practice Sword Dao and will receive better treatment.

It's not that the Li family doesn't have cultivation methods for other "Dao"; they are just either given as rewards or for servants to cultivate.

The direct descendants of the Li family must be pure Sword Dao practitioners.

"Is it alright?" Jun Li asked.

With Chen Biao present, knowing Li Yuanfeng had arrived, he would surely come specifically to follow him. He wouldn't cause trouble, but he would generally "snatch" anything Li Yuanfeng had his eye on.

The people here are either rogue cultivators or members of various major families.

The highest bidder wins, and they don't dare to offend other families too much.

So, since buying and selling inherently means the highest bidder wins, naturally...

"It's fine," Li Yuanfeng waved his hand and said, "We can split up slightly. Just don't let him think you're with me."

"There's no need for that..." Jun Li said with a deep gaze, "If... there's truly something I need... I'll buy it if I can... if I can't..."

Regarding relics, Jun Li would not consider any benevolence or morality... acting polite before resorting to force. In such matters, Jun Li disagreed and would not allow herself to fail to obtain it.

It might be a bit overbearing, but Jun Li still intended to do so.

Because Jun Li absolutely had to obtain these relics. One reason was to return them to the Sword Pond of Heaven Sword Mountain.

Another was that once she obtained the relic, she could use a tracking method to search for its "owner." If there was no effect... then it was likely an "ownerless item."

Seeing Jun Li say this, Li Yuanfeng and Li Yuanfrost exchanged glances, then followed Jun Li into the market to browse.

They looked at one stall after another. Jun Li's gaze swept over most items, passing them by quickly.

She would only linger a bit longer on items like swords and jade pendants.

As Jun Li was browsing, not far away, a richly dressed young man saw Li Yuanfeng and Li Yuanfrost following behind Jun Li.

"Young Master, it's those two from the Li family," a servant beside him said to the young man.

"Yes, I know," this person was naturally Chen Biao.

Chen Biao watched for a while, then turned his head and said to his servant, "Go find out who that person is."

"Yes!" A servant departed.

"Then, Young Master, shall we continue as usual...?" another servant inquired.

"No need, not today. Let's first see what this person's background is," Chen Biao waved his hand. He wasn't a fool. Although he targeted Li Yuanfeng, he targeted the Li family.

In this situation, it was clear that Li Yuanfeng and Li Yuanfrost were accompanying that person.

Even though this person was close to the Li family, Chen Biao would not casually offend anyone.

He would first investigate thoroughly. He dared to directly target the Li family because he knew their background well.

As for Jun Li, her identity and background needed to be thoroughly investigated.

The afternoon passed.

Jun Li and the Li family siblings browsed around the market for a few rounds.

"Why haven't we seen Chen Biao at all? Didn't they say he was in the market? Did he leave?" Li Yuanfrost quietly asked Li Yuanfeng.

"I don't know, maybe," Li Yuanfeng shook his head slightly. He was also very curious as to why the other party hadn't appeared. The news of his arrival at the market certainly couldn't be hidden from the other party. If the other party wasn't around, they might not specifically come to target him, but if they were here, they would naturally do it incidentally.

He hadn't done any less disgusting things.

"Never mind that, if he's not coming, even better!" Li Yuanfeng thought for a moment, shook his head slightly, and said, since he's not here, then it's even better.

"Let's go, it's getting late, let's head back," Jun Li shook her head slightly. She had walked a few rounds, looked around, asked questions, but found no relevant information.

But it was normal... after all, the world was so vast, and she had just come down from the mountain. This place was also relatively close to Heaven Sword Mountain, so it was normal not to find anything.

"Okay!" Li Yuanfeng and Li Yuanfrost nodded, accompanying Jun Li back to the Li Manor.

And this time, with Jun Li "showing her face," the other families in Yinjiang City naturally also took notice of Jun Li.

They all began to investigate Jun Li's background and were observing.

What kind of status did Jun Li, this suddenly appearing distinguished guest of the Li family, have to become their distinguished guest, and even have the Li family siblings accompany her for a whole day?

She also seemed to be a Sword Cultivator. They wondered who she was.

Although they suppressed Sword Cultivators, these families were different from those major sects.

These families were weaker in strength, and they were also typically "bullying the weak and fearing the strong," so they naturally observed carefully.

Especially since Jun Li appeared extraordinary and had an outstanding temperament, she clearly had a significant background.

Li Manor.

"Come, come! Taste the chef's culinary skills!"

At the dining table, Li Chengshuang smiled and introduced the dishes on the table to Jun Li, with Li Yuanfeng and Li Yuanfrost also seated beside them.

Seeing only four people including herself at the table, Jun Li couldn't help but ask during the meal, "Is your wife not here?"

"My mother passed away many years ago," Li Yuanfeng said from the side.

"Ah! I'm sorry!" Jun Li quickly said.

"It's fine," Li Chengshuang smiled and waved his hand, "It's been many years."

Jun Li looked at the table with only three people and didn't expect that the vast Li family was basically supported by these three.

"The Li family relies on you three to support it!" Jun Li couldn't help but exclaim.

"More or less..." Li Chengshuang smiled slightly, "But those two still have a long way to go!"

"Yes, it can only be said that Father is supporting us. Little Shuang and I are still far from it!" Li Yuanfeng nodded.

"If you're interested, I can tell you about the Li Manor's situation, just as a casual chat during dinner!" Li Chengshuang offered.

"I'm willing to listen," Jun Li nodded. Li Chengshuang's words were to her liking.

It was good to learn more about the Li family.

Everyone ate and talked.

Under Li Chengshuang's narration, Jun Li generally learned about the current specific situation of the Li family.

To be honest, it was a bit unfavorable.

Firstly, the Li family was currently basically supported by Li Chengshuang alone. He was the backbone and soul of the Li family; if anything happened to him, the Li family would likely fall apart.

Li Chengshuang had only two children, Li Yuanfeng and Li Yuanfrost, while other relatives either changed their "Dao" or left.

Only his branch had consistently adhered to the Sword Dao.

And the incident fifteen years ago, the Li family was actually much larger, but too many were killed or injured in that incident, and Li Chengshuang's father, Li Yuanfeng's grandfather, passed away in that incident, passing the position of family head to Li Chengshuang.

Over these many years, Li Chengshuang had also experienced countless hardships and overcome one difficulty after another, eventually allowing the Li family to establish itself in Yinjiang City and become what it is today.

Jun Li admired Li Chengshuang very much. Under such circumstances, he could still hold on, and his cultivation did not fall behind at all. This was truly impressive!

If this talent and perseverance were placed in Heaven Sword Mountain, he might even become an Elder-level existence.

Even after the decline of the Sword Dao, during Liu Qingtian's time as Sect Master, those at the Elder level of Heaven Sword Mountain still had to be at or above the Purple Mansion Realm to become such figures.

After eating and drinking to their fill.

"Jun Li, the guest room has been prepared. If you wish to rest, just ask any servant to take you there," Li Chengshuang said to Jun Li.

"No rush," Jun Li waved her hand slightly.

"Do you have any plans for tonight?" Li Chengshuang asked.

"No, why?" Jun Li looked at Li Chengshuang.

"I have an impolite request... I would like to witness your Sword Dao... to exchange insights," Li Chengshuang said with some embarrassment.

"Of course, no problem!" Jun Li smiled and agreed, "Let's consider it a post-dinner stroll."

"Oh, right! Father, Jun Li and I discussed Sword Dao on the way here, and she even optimized our family's Flame Yang Swordplay!" Li Yuanfeng only just remembered this. He had been accompanying Jun Li all day, and now that Sword Dao came up, he suddenly recalled this matter.

"Oh!?" Li Chengshuang's eyes lit up upon hearing Li Yuanfeng's words.

"How about we move to the training ground?" Li Chengshuang looked at Jun Li.

Jun Li was currently thinking about what Sword Dao inheritance she should pass down if the Li family were to join the Sky Sword Sect...

"Let's go together! Jun Li, please point out any mistakes I make!" Li Yuanfeng said to Jun Li.

"Yes! Sister Jun Li!" Li Yuanfrost also said.

"Alright, alright, I never said I wouldn't go," Jun Li came back to her senses, shaking her head helplessly, "I'm not unwilling, I'm just thinking about something."

..........

They arrived at the Li family's training ground, a very large open space.

It had various facilities, and there were also many weapon racks nearby. The overall maintenance was excellent.

"Then I'll demonstrate it first!" Li Yuanfeng voluntarily offered, then picked up a sword.

Everyone stood by, watching Li Yuanfeng begin to practice the Flame Yang Swordplay.

Li Yuanfeng was practicing diligently.

Jun Li, Li Chengshuang, and Li Yuanfrost were all watching intently.

Li Chengshuang had already cultivated Sword Intent, so he was naturally extremely familiar with his family's Flame Yang Swordplay. As Li Yuanfeng demonstrated, he could see that although it was still the Flame Yang Swordplay, it had been refined quite a bit, and its power could increase by at least 10% to 20%.

Don't underestimate this 10% to 20% difference; it brings about a huge gap!

Moreover, in Li Chengshuang's view, the optimized Flame Yang Swordplay seemed to possess an even stronger fiery essence. This feeling was extremely important!

Because it indicated that the Flame Yang Swordplay made it easier to comprehend Sword Intent!

"Jun Li is truly talented! The Li family will forever remember your kindness to us!" Li Chengshuang saw this and didn't need to watch further; it was enough. He turned and bowed deeply to Jun Li.

"There's no need for such a grand gesture! It was merely a small effort! Nothing to mention!" Jun Li quickly said.

"It is necessary! To you, it's just a small effort, but to the Li family, it's a kindness of recreation!" Li Chengshuang said earnestly.

Soon after, Li Yuanfeng finished his demonstration and walked over, "Was there anything I did incorrectly?"

"Very good! You basically did everything I said, and you also incorporated your own insights. Your talent is excellent," Jun Li praised with a smile.

"This boy Li Yuanfeng's talent in Sword Dao is quite good," Li Chengshuang said with some pride. His son had completely inherited his talent in Sword Dao, which made him feel very gratified.

It was also equivalent to having a successor.

Because Li Yuanfrost was his daughter, Li Chengshuang was a bit of a doting father and had always doted on Li Yuanfrost more. In contrast, he was stricter with Li Yuanfeng. Fortunately, both children were very sensible.

Moreover, Li Yuanfrost also lived up to expectations and genuinely loved the Sword Dao herself.

Her talent was also not bad; at 16, she had already reached the late stage of the Post-natal Realm. Who knows when she would transition from Post-natal to Innate, breaking through to the Innate Realm.

Now that Li Chengshuang knew Jun Li had done such a thing, he felt a bit embarrassed to ask Jun Li to discuss Sword Dao. The other person had already done so much for the Li family, and continuously "milking" her would be a bit too much. Even if he were to "milk" her, he would have to wait until tomorrow!

The other party wasn't leaving tonight, so there was no rush.

Li Chengshuang was pondering in his mind, still thinking about what he should say next.

Jun Li, however, spoke first, "Um, Family Head Li, I have something I'd like to ask for your opinion on."

"Oh? What is it? Please ask! I will tell you everything I know! If there's anything the Li family can help with, we will do our utmost!" Li Chengshuang said without hesitation.