Vampire Cultivation Notes

Chapter 180 Entering Officialdom

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Under Bai Ningxue's tense yet expectant gaze, Li Jieqing smiled and said, "I still owe you a favor from the chief. If it needs to be used here, I will naturally agree without hesitation."

"good!"

Bai Ningxue's tense mood eased, and she was overjoyed.

Since Li Jieqing had agreed, he would follow the arrangements and head to the headquarters of the Tongtian Business Alliance in the capital.

The Tongtian Merchant Alliance has a long history and is composed of more than twenty forces. Although its strength is dispersed, its enormous size makes it a powerful force in the capital, and it also has several Foundation Establishment stage cultivators stationed within it.

Within the Blood Heart Cave Heaven, the Tongtian River runs east to west. The name of this Tongtian Merchant Alliance comes from the fact that it usually suppresses the tributaries of the Tongtian River in the eastern land, preventing demonic beasts from coming ashore and engaging in trade by plundering aquatic products.

Li Jieqing was recommended by Bai Ningxue to participate in the first high-grade weapon refiner certification. He wasn't too worried and even had the mood to look around.

With his status as a Foundation Establishment cultivator and the fact that he has basically only been refining Water Dividing Flags for the past few years, he managed to produce a high-grade Water Dividing Flag last year. However, he waited an extra year to avoid attracting attention.

The assessment process was uneventful.

Li Jieqing spent five days refining a top-grade water-dividing flag on the spot, the process was smooth and effortless.

The Tongtian Merchant Alliance relies on water for its livelihood, so it naturally favors things like the Water Dividing Flag. Li Jieqing passed the test on the spot and will be recognized by the Merchant Alliance as a top-grade weapon refiner.

After politely declining the purchase request from the Business Alliance headquarters, Li Jieqing walked out of the Business Alliance gate with a new water-dividing flag, lost in thought.

On Xiaoxin Island in the outside world, there once appeared a trumpet-shaped magical artifact, which was said to be able to specifically subdue aquatic monsters. Any first-level monster could not withstand the power of the artifact and would retreat from a great distance.

This Eastern Land doesn't have it. If we have time to figure it out, it would be a great source of information for the Blood Heart Cave.

Moreover, Li Jieqing could roughly guess the working principle of that trumpet-shaped magical artifact; it was probably just an amplified version of a sonic boom from the sea.

If one day they could create a loudspeaker that could target second-tier demonic beasts, tsk tsk...

"How was it? Did it work?"

To show her sincerity, Bai Ningxue had been waiting outside the Merchant Alliance. When she saw Li Jieqing come out, she immediately went to greet him and offer her condolences.

"I have successfully completed my mission."

Li Jieqing handed over a newly made water-dividing flag.

Bai Ningxue's eyes lit up as she hurriedly took the gift, bursting into laughter on the spot.

After she finished laughing, Li Jieqing said, "There is another matter I would like to ask Miss Ningxue to consider."

"What is it, Young Master Xiu?"

"Now that I've become a top-grade weapon refiner, my status is high enough. I'm planning to register my name at the Imperial Observatory. Miss Ningxue, you're a businesswoman with many connections. In your opinion, how should I handle things?"

"You're going directly to serve in the Imperial Observatory? You're not planning to participate in the palace examination?"

Bai Ningxue was surprised.

However, she quickly realized what was going on and comforted him, saying, "I see. Everyone in the Eastern Land knows about the new Imperial Preceptor, Duobao. Young Master Xiu is using a strategy of retreat to advance. If you can catch the Imperial Preceptor's eye and be accepted as a disciple, you might even get a Foundation Establishment Pill, let alone a Pulse Protection Pill."

Li Jieqing neither confirmed nor denied this.

"It's too difficult to become a disciple of the Imperial Preceptor directly. It's enough to have a name on the Imperial Observatory. If that happens, I can ask the new Imperial Preceptor for some benefits. If not, I can't let it delay my cultivation."

"We cultivators should prioritize our own cultivation. With deeper cultivation, we will naturally have everything."

Li Jieqing's next statement was pointed.

Bai Ningxue didn't understand the advice she was being given. She was still preoccupied with leading the Bai family's business guild to rise to prominence. At the moment, in order to appease the newly recruited retainers, she was busy trying her best to come up with ideas.

"If you only want to be a figurehead, Young Master, I can easily arrange a menial job at the Imperial Observatory, but that would be too much of a waste."

"So, either I spend some time within the Merchant Alliance smoothing things over and ask someone to arrange a formal official position in the Imperial Observatory for you, Young Master, so you can just draw a salary without working."

"Furthermore, one could go through the connections of noble families in the imperial court to obtain the title of Imperial Guard and be directly assigned to the Imperial Observatory. That would be much more convenient."

Bai Ningxue pondered for a moment and said, "My family has some connections with the Xue family of Xun Gui. It should be feasible to make some arrangements."

"I see... There are quite a few ways to become an official. I've been secluded at home for years, refining weapons and playing with fire, so I'm not as thoughtful as Miss Ningxue. Let's just do it this way."

Li Jieqing certainly wouldn't say what his purpose was in getting close to the Imperial Observatory.

Three years have passed, and his identity remains intact. It's time for him to meet his old acquaintances.

"If we're talking about the path of rising through the ranks of nobility, I can simply ask the Ningrong family for help." Li Jieqing nodded, thinking of this. "I'll find the channels for rising through the ranks of nobility in the court. Miss Ningxue can help me with the other two avenues outside. I won't mind being a lowly servant."

"Young Master Xiu isn't with the manor..." Bai Ningxue stopped halfway through her sentence and simply nodded in agreement.

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

A mere battle between cultivators... Urgent! Major plot twist! Watch now. He wouldn't even glance at it.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

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Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

He wouldn't even glance at a mere battle between cultivators.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

A mere struggle between cultivators,

He wouldn't even notice.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

He wouldn't even glance at a mere battle between cultivators. (Latest update: Blood Clan Cultivation Notes)

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

A mere struggle between cultivators,

He wouldn't even notice.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

He wouldn't even glance at a mere battle between cultivators.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Seeing that Li Jieqing's status had risen, she had become hesitant to speak freely, afraid of revealing too much to someone she barely knew.

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

He wouldn't even glance at a mere battle between cultivators.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

He wouldn't even glance at a mere battle between cultivators, let alone a mere struggle between cultivators. Xuan Zhi Mo Xuan's "Blood Clan Cultivation Notes," a sincere offering, is exclusively released here!

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

A mere struggle between cultivators,

He wouldn't even notice.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Seeing that Li Jieqing's status had risen, she had become hesitant to speak freely, afraid of revealing too much to someone she barely knew.

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

He wouldn't even glance at a mere battle between cultivators.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

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Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

A mere struggle between cultivators,

He wouldn't even notice.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

He wouldn't even glance at a mere battle between cultivators.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

A mere battle between cultivators, yet "Blood Clan Cultivation Notes" has garnered rave reviews and explosive popularity! He wouldn't even deign to look at it.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

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Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

A mere struggle between cultivators,

He wouldn't even notice.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Seeing that Li Jieqing's status had risen, she had become hesitant to speak freely, afraid of revealing too much to someone she barely knew.

Li Jieqing smiled, clasped his hands in farewell, and walked quickly toward Ningrong Ward without looking back.

He wouldn't even glance at a mere battle between cultivators.

Since we have the Yu family as a channel, why not use it? A few years ago, someone said they would help arrange a job at the Imperial Horse Administration. Now, let's switch it up and go to the Imperial Observatory.

After walking a few steps, Bai Ningxue caught up in a carriage and called out, "Flying is not allowed in the capital. I'll escort Young Master Xiu back with me."

"oh."

Li Jieqing climbed into the carriage.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Ningxue, Li Jieqing arrived at Ningrong Mansion. This time, he entered directly through the main side gate to find someone to convey his intention to pay a visit to Duke Ningrong, Yu Qishan.

He was at the late stage of Qi Refining and was considered a figure in the Yu family, having the authority to pay a visit to a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Li Jieqing waited for a moment in the hall with a plaque inscribed with cloud script, when the steward of the Yu family's direct line came over with his son, Yu Huanli.

The Yu family has only one patriarch, Yu Qishan, and the stewards below him are all his grandsons.

The man standing before Li Jieqing now, nearing sixty, had reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, but had lost the will to break through and had no intention of advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage.

His son, Yu Huanli, is twenty-nine years old this year. He recently broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining and may still have a chance to make a breakthrough.

Li Jieqing sat in the hall. When he saw the two people arrive, he neither stood up nor greeted them. Instead, he slowly picked up his teacup and began to blow on it.

"You're used to being wild outside, and you still have no manners at home!"

Yu Huanli's father glared at him, his face dark as he walked to the head seat and sat down. He had come to help his son maintain order.

Yu Huanli's face was even more gloomy than his father's, but he still managed to put on a smile and bowed slightly, saying, "Seventh Brother Xiu, the palace examination is approaching. I wonder what brings you here to see the Ancestor today instead of busy preparing? As your younger brother, I'd like to see if I can be of any help."

"No need."

Li Jieqing extended his palm to persuade him, his tone evasive, too lazy to engage in pleasantries: "I'm someone who spends all my time forging iron and arranging fires, I don't know how to say anything polite, I'm just here to say a few words to the head of the family."

"What did you say?"

"Firstly, I will give up the palace examination and not compete for a place in Ningrong Prefecture."

"This is great!"

"Cough...no, Brother Xiuqi, that's such a pity!"

Yu Huanli suppressed his excitement and asked again, "What is the second one?"

"Secondly, I plan to obtain the official title of Imperial Guard and serve in the Imperial Observatory, where I can earn a salary by occasionally showing up for duty."

"This...so this is the new Imperial Preceptor's place."

Yu Huanli now had the same idea as Bai Ningxue before, thinking that Li Jieqing was planning to try his luck around the new national teacher and seek a elixir for a better future.

Immediately, Yu Huanli's face fell, and he said, "We, the descendants of the imperial family, serve in the palace because of the imperial grace. How can we be allowed to pick and choose our own places? Moreover, all we need is a vacant position with the authority to enter and leave the Imperial Observatory at any time. Forgive my bluntness, but this matter is not easy for your family to handle, Brother Xiuqi."

"I've heard your weapon-forging skills are quite good, in my opinion..."

"If it's not going to be done, then don't do it. I said from the beginning that I just came to ask the head of the family to speak."

Li Jieqing had long anticipated the ruthless and exploitative nature of direct descendants of cultivation families, so he was not surprised at all. He simply put down his teacup and closed his eyes to rest.

He has said everything he needed to say.

Those who were meant to hear it have already heard it.

Just now, a divine consciousness resided here and overheard everything.

"you!"

Yu Huanli originally intended to argue further and discuss the deal in detail, but seeing Li Jieqing's table-flipping manner, he was so angry that his eyes were almost overflowing with malice.

Not long after.

Yu Qishan, the head of the Yu family, came down to the hall without waiting for anyone to pass on a message. He glanced at the postures of everyone sitting in different places and let out a cold snort full of displeasure.

"...Greetings, Master of the Family."

"Greetings, Ancestor! Why have you come in person?"

Yu Qishan stepped forward, shooed the people in the main seat away, and sat down himself. He puffed out his beard, glared, and said angrily, "If I hadn't come, how would I have known the family was almost falling apart? Look at you all, where is the affection between family members!"

Yu Huanli and others hurriedly apologized and admitted their mistakes.

Li Jieqing was also full of regret, saying, "Master, you know I'm a dull person, not good with words. I don't know where I offended the steward, alas..."

"Screw your dullness!"

Yu Huanli couldn't help but curse.

"Um?!"

Yu Qishan's eyes widened, and he scanned his body with his divine sense. The pressure of his Foundation Establishment cultivation descended, and the hall fell silent.

There was silence for a long while.

Li Jieqing, too lazy to get involved in the power struggles of the aristocratic families, spoke again: "Master, I plan to take up a post at the Imperial Observatory. Perhaps it's a viable option. I'd like to use your connections."

Yu Qishan turned his head and stared at Li Jieqing, who was disguised as Yu Huanxiu, for a while. His expression was complicated. He said, "If you've really thought it through, then go ahead."

"But you don't need to be a Yulin Lang, it's only a seventh-rank, what's that worth? If you're going to do something, be a Longjinwei, you'll be a fifth-rank official right from the start, and your future will be bright. You'll know when you actually break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."