Chapter 62: The Ancient Tibetan Treasure Key

  "What? Are you leaving, sir?" Li Dongkui exclaimed in surprise. "Why don't you stay a few more days? Is it because I didn't treat you well enough?"

  Li Ya Tong and her sister exchanged a glance, put down their bowls and chopsticks at the same time, and disappointment appeared on their faces.

  Especially Li Qitong, her eyes suddenly turned red, and her small mouth also pouted.

  Xia Chen cried and laughed: "Host Li, you're here again. You've been very good to me, but I can't stay here for the rest of my life, can I? I still have to go back to Menpai, and there are other things I need to take care of."

  "Ah!" Li Dongkui suddenly realized, nodding repeatedly, "Right, right! How could I have forgotten? With the master's affairs being so busy, it should be this way. I'm really muddled-headed. Unfortunately, I, Dongkui, received great kindness from the master, but cannot serve him for a few more days!" He spoke with some regret.

  "Xiao Chenzi, you can't leave!" Li Qiu Tong suddenly said, with sparkling tears in her eyes. "You promised to be my guest, I didn't let you go, so you can't go! Father, please make Xiao Chenzi stay, okay?"

  "Qī Tóng, can't you understand? " Li Dongkui said helplessly. "The adult is a disciple of the Zhengxuan Sect, a person who appears and disappears like a divine dragon, how can he stay with us?"

  Xia Chen smiled slightly: "Qī Tóng, I'll come back to see you when I have time, okay?" He also felt a little reluctant in his heart. Li Qī Tóng was indeed a lovely and innocent girl.

  "No way!" Li Qiu Tong said loudly, "If you leave, you can't come back. When will you have time to see us? Anyway, you're not allowed to leave, you must stay with me."

  Xia Chen smiled and said: "How did you know I wouldn't come again?"

  "I just know!" Li Qitong hummed.

  "Sir, do you have any urgent matters to attend to when you return? If not, why don't you stay a few more days? We all hope you can stay." Li Yatong said softly, with deep expectation in her beautiful eyes.

  She says "we", but it's clear to everyone that she's probably only referring to herself.

  Li Dongkui's eyes lit up as he thought to himself, "This young Xia Chen is quite remarkable. Even in the Zhengxuan Sect, he should be a disciple with boundless prospects. I must seize this opportunity."

  Then smiled and said: "Sir, you see, Ya Tong and Qi Tong both hope that you can stay, if there is nothing, then stay for a few more days, I also let Ya Tong and Qi Tong sisters serve you well! They are all young people, in fact, they should be closer... You can also teach them on my behalf!"

  Although his words were implicit, the meaning was extremely obvious.

  Li Ya Tong's face suddenly turned bright red, and she hastily lowered her head, shoveling rice porridge into her mouth. She thought to herself: "Is Father going to have me and my sister marry Xia Chen together?" But I've only known him for a few days... Alas, let's not mention whether I'm willing or not, would he even be interested in me? I offended him earlier, would he still like me? His status and cultivation are so high, how could he possibly look at me...

  Her heart was like a deer that had been startled, thumping and jumping wildly, with a mix of anger, tension, excitement, and complexity, unable to express what it felt.

  "Ah! Master Li, this..." Xia Chen was utterly unprepared for Li Dongkui to say such a thing and stared at him in stunned silence.

  Li Qitong was taken aback, then suddenly exclaimed excitedly: "Father, as long as I serve Xiaochenz well, will he stay? That's great, from today on, I'll take care of Xiaochenz, and sister can rest."

  Li Ya Tong was drinking porridge without any taste, completely unaware of what her sister was saying.

  Li Dongkui stared at Li Qitong, knowing that this little girl probably didn't understand his true meaning yet. He dryly chuckled and said: "Qitong, the serving I'm talking about is different from the usual serving of servants. This kind of serving requires personal attendance, day and night, without separation..."

  He couldn't say anything more, his face turned red, thinking to himself that he was being too unseemly as a father, teaching his daughter such things, wasn't he being too forward with Xia Chen...

  "Day and night are not distinguished?" Li Qitong finally understood, her small face turned red, but she didn't dodge or evade, suddenly shyly saying, "If Xiaochenzhi is willing to stay, he can come to my room at night to live, I am willing to serve Xiaochenzhi."

  "Huh?!" Li Dongkui and Li Yatong's eyes widened in shock, they never thought that such words could come out of Li Qitong's mouth.

  Xia Chen hastily lowered his head and drank congee. The impact this family had on him was simply stronger than the Godly Domain, he really didn't know what to say.

  But he felt extremely comfortable in his heart, and even a little bit proud.

  Li Ya Tong's sisters are all stunning beauties, far surpassing his ex-girlfriend Lin Mengru. If they were to stay, this warm and gentle place would be a dream come true for many men who can't even hope to attain it.

  Can only I stay? Xia Chen suddenly sighed and a strong will surged up, instantly suppressing the brief tender feelings of a parent.

  He pursued the most powerful strength, transcending life and death, the supreme boundary, rather than being deeply trapped in a warm hometown.

  Moreover, Xia Chen was very clear that he had no special feelings for Li Ya Tong and her sister, and regarded Li Qi Tong more as a younger sister. If his attitude was ambiguous but not clearly stated, it would be harmful to them.

  How can I say this without hurting Li Ya Tong and Li Qi Tong? Xia Chen smiled bitterly.

  Xian Yuchen ate congee without speaking, and Li Dongkui and his two daughters could only eat in silence as well, each lost in their own thoughts.

  "What's the situation in the city now?" Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Xia Chen decided to change the subject.

  At this point, Li Donggui's spirit was lifted, and he smiled: "With the help of a big man, Yangjia, Lijia, and Qinjia are naturally not to be worried about. I have taken over their territory and wealth, and now I am integrating them. It is estimated that in a few days, everything will be almost done. As for those women, I didn't make it difficult for them either. I gave some silver and sent them away directly. Of course, some threatening people still need to be eliminated."

  A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, revealing a hint of ruthless determination.

  Xia Chen nodded, since they wanted to eliminate the opponent, they couldn't show any mercy. They had to cut off all possibilities of future trouble. He asked, "What plans do you have for the future? I'm referring to expanding your power beyond Fenglin City."

  Li Dongkui hesitated, "This hasn't happened yet. The Li family is just a small clan with shallow roots. At most, we can only stand firm in Fenglin City and don't have the ability to expand outward. What advice do you have for me, sir?"

  Xia Chen smiled slightly, and suddenly had an idea in her mind. "A person without long-term plans must have near worries," she said. "Although the Li family has no opponents now, it doesn't mean they won't have any in the future. The only way for the Li family to be secure is to possess real power."

  "Li Dongkui is dull-witted, please enlighten me, sir." Li Dongkui hastily said.

  Xia Chen Dao said: "Although the Li family is a subsidiary family of the Zhengxuan Sect, it's hard to be as stable as Mount Tai in Fenglin City without any background. I think Ya Tong and Qi Tong are exceptionally talented, far surpassing ordinary people. Why not have them become inner disciples of the Zhengxuan Sect? This way, the Li family will be equivalent to a branch family of the Zhengxuan Sect, and even if there are external forces, they won't be afraid at all."

  "The adults are right, I've thought about it too." Li Dongkui's face showed a worried expression, "But I don't know if Zhengxuan Sect will accept them as disciples with such high requirements?"

  Xia Chen snorted with laughter: "Have you ever let them participate in the selection of inner disciples of the Zhengxuan Sect before?"

  "No." Li Donggui shook his head, "I guess Zhengxuan Sect's selection of disciples must be extremely strict, and I'm afraid that even if we went, we would still be eliminated. Moreover, the other three major families have always been eyeing us covetously, so I couldn't leave, nor did I dare to let my sisters go out."

  Xia Chen Dao said, "No need to worry, I can write a letter to my master, recommending Ya Tong and Qi Tong. With their talents, it's a pity for them to be stuck in Fenglin City. You also shouldn't think that the Zhengxuan Sect is too powerful. Even among the inner disciples, they are exceptional."

  Li Dongkui was overjoyed, his shoulders trembling: "Sir, your kindness to the Li family is as heavy as a mountain. I really don't know how to repay you."

  He said to the two women: "Don't you hurry up and thank the master, otherwise you wouldn't have such an opportunity?"

  "Xiao Chenzi, if I join Zhengyuan Sect, will I be able to see you often?" Li Qitong asked excitedly.

  "Of course." Xia Chen smiled and said.

  "That's great, I'll definitely go! Do you remember what I said? I also plan to conquer the world with you!" Li Qitong's face was both excited and eager.

  "The great kindness of adults to Ya Tong, even if I were to be torn limb from limb, it would be hard to repay!" Li Ya Tong's eyes shone with tears as she stood up and bowed to Xia Chen.

  Li Dongkui was excited, but also felt a bit regretful. He knew that Xia Chen's move, although intended to help Li Ya Tong and her sister, actually implied a rejection, and he feared that his two daughters were out of luck.

  But looking at Yatong and Qitong, it seems that they have a lot of feelings for adults, hopefully they won't get too deep... Li Donggui thought.

  After having breakfast, Xia Chen returned to his room, picked up his pen and wrote a letter, intending to have Li Qiu Tong's sisters give it to Han Dong Yu.

  He and Han Dongyu are still deeply affectionate as master and apprentice on the surface, so he must give him face. He doesn't plan to return to Zhengxuan Sect immediately, but wants to travel again, at least until he breaks through the sixth layer of the acquired realm.

  Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, and Li Donggui pushed it open: "Sir, are you leaving today?"

  "Yes." Xia Chen said, "I also plan to go out and travel again. Master Li, don't tell Qi Tong and the others about this matter, I'm afraid that when we part... anyway, in the future at Zhengxuan Sect, you will all be able to see each other!"

  "Yes, I understand!" Li Dongkui nodded vigorously, "I won't tell her sisters."

  His face suddenly turned solemn, and he slowly pulled out a small box wrapped in yellow cloth from his bosom: "Sir, the Li family cannot repay your great kindness. This is an ancient treasure key. Since you want to travel and find opportunities, it's just right to take this chance to explore the ancient treasure. Who knows, you might have a strange encounter! Please accept it, sir."

  Xia Chen didn't even look at Bao Jue and said lightly: "I saved the Li family, but it has nothing to do with Bao Jue. Are you trying to test me?"

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