Evergreen Immortal..

Chapter 279: Late-night visit, not inferior to the military saint

"Master Hou?"

Li Rui blinked.

My humble home is honored!

He could never have imagined that the person who came to his house so late at night was Yuan Dingting, Marquis of Annan. Looking at Han Zhen who kept winking at him from behind, he roughly figured it out.

General Xue is very proud.

"Your Majesty's visit is truly an honor to our humble home."

Li Rui hurriedly led Lord Yuan to the main hall.

Yuan Dingting sat down.

After taking a sip of tea, he narrowed his eyes and looked at Li Rui with a smile: "Why are you hiding your incompetence today?"

If others can't see it, how could he not see it?

Li Rui was clearly able to pull out the silver spear completely.

But at the last moment, Li Rui took the initiative to reduce his strength, and thus won the first place.

It’s not that easy to get the A-grade one.

There was a hint of murderous intent in the silver spear.

Ignore the realm.

Even if an earthly immortal came, it would be the same. He would still not be able to lift it up.

In other words, Li Rui's martial arts will is not weaker than those in the top ten in the world. It is not an exaggeration to say that his heart is as hard as iron, or in other words, he has the heart of a strong man.

To climb the martial arts ladder, besides courage, one must also be tenacious enough, otherwise one may break at any time.

And everyone in the world pursues fame.

It's not just because fame can bring honor, but also because fame can bring practical benefits.

For example, getting promoted.

He had already heard about Li Rui's situation from Xue Gui and Gu Changsheng. Since he wanted to be an official, why didn't he just take a bigger position instead of stopping halfway?

Is there anyone who thinks the position is too high?
So of course it piqued his interest.

Li Rui was not surprised at all, and replied calmly: "There are countless followers in the world. Hiding is for outsiders to see, and there are fewer rumors. I can't hide in front of the Marquis, and I dare not hide. I serve as an official only to pursue martial arts. It's enough, not too high."

Yuan Dingting's mouth corners slightly raised.

"A good one is enough, no need to be too high."

"Gu Changsheng has a good eye. You should follow me in the future."

There are many people in the world who strive for fame, wealth and power, but in fact many of them end up being deeply trapped in them and unable to extricate themselves. In the end, they put the cart before the horse and instead fall behind in the martial arts that they originally pursued.

He disdained.

Li Rui was very much to his liking because he thought the same way.

Killing is for the pursuit of supreme martial arts.

Li Rui did not freeze in his tracks, but reacted very quickly.

He immediately stood up and bowed: "Li Rui, the retainer, greets the Marquis."

Yuan Dingting waved his hand and said, "You and I are both soldiers. There is no need for so much etiquette. I heard from Lord Xue that you were a groom?"

Li Rui nodded:

"I worked as a groom for the Zhu family in Qinghe for fifty years."

When Yuan Dingting heard this, his brows raised slightly.

Fifty years as a groom.

Although it is said that heroes are not judged by their origins, there are very few people like Li Rui who came from the lowest position but were able to climb to a high position.

Since he has real skills, he doesn't mind helping out.

Who can blame him for not having a good background?

"I have a son who is only three years old. If you are willing, you can teach him his lessons after he reaches adulthood."

Homework tutoring?

master!

Li Rui raised his eyebrows slightly.

If this identity is placed in the palace, there is another identity, that is, the Shaofu, the teacher of the prince.

As far as he knew, Yuan Dingting and his wife were both powerful martial artists, so they had children very late.

Moreover, he is the only son and will inherit the title of marquis in the future.

Being a teacher to the future young marquis is a big deal.

Even if it's just tutoring, it's a great favor.

No one can ask for it.

He has already become the instructor of the future young marquis. Who in the world would dare to make a fuss about the word "groom"? Is he implying that Marquis Yuan is blind to let a groom teach his son?
Steady!

Li Rui bowed again and said, "Thank you for your appreciation, Lord. I will definitely live up to your trust."

Yuan Dingting stood up with a smile: "Hu'er is still young, you don't have to rush to the palace, just be a soldier in An Ning Guard now."

He asked Li Rui to do the homework and teach him.

But it's not just because of Gu Changsheng's face. If it were just for the sake of face, accepting him as a retainer would be enough.

The main reason is that Li Rui is really suitable to be a teacher.

In martial arts enlightenment, besides the foundation, there is another very important point, that is the heart of a strong person.

If one's character is not good enough, all the best resources and foundation will be wasted.

There will naturally be people who will learn martial arts.

What he wanted Li Rui to teach him was his character.

Li Rui was able to rise from a groom to join the army. The hardships involved are beyond the imagination of outsiders, but even he admires him. Moreover, he was able to withstand his murderous intent in a hundred battles. In terms of character, there are really not many people in the world who are stronger than Li Rui.

Done.

Yuan Dingting turned and left.

Li Rui and Han Zhen escorted An Ningwei away, then they looked at each other and returned to the house.

"Brother Li, congratulations, congratulations."

Han Zhen looked at Li Rui with a smile.

Instructor in the Marquis's Mansion.

This identity is not simple, and he is the only son of Marquis Yuan.

Although they all appear to be retainers on the surface, the differences between them are huge.

Teaching, that is my son’s teacher.

Who asked parents to be rude to their son’s teacher?

Lord Yuan is also a human being, and it’s the same.

Didn’t you see what title was given to Mr. Zhang, the chief minister of the cabinet?

Taifu.

The emperor's teacher.

In the State of Yu, the word "teacher" has a special meaning. If the young marquis really inherits the title of marquis in the future, Li Rui's status will be quite special.

Li Rui clasped his fists in return: "Brother Han, thank you for your kind words for me."

Han Zhen shook his head: "Brother Li, you are embarrassing me. Lord Yuan is such a great man, it is impossible for a mortal like me to persuade him. It is the Lord who wants to see you, and I am just a guide."

Li Rui was slightly surprised.

Lord Yuan specifically asked to see him?

'Am I so attractive?'

However, for someone of Lord Yuan's rank, he wouldn't have any intentions towards a mere fifth-rank Guanhai warrior.

The gap is too big.

What you treasure may not be valued by others.

Instead, I feel relieved.

Appreciation is appreciation, and all can be regarded as a blessing.

Han Zhen looked at Li Rui with admiration.

If Li Rui was accepted as a retainer because of the help of Xue Gui and Jiang Linxian, then being invited by Lord Yuan to be a teacher was due to his own ability.

This is the reason why a blacksmith must rely on his own strength.

Relying solely on external force will not work. It will only force the issue and is not a long-term solution.

Li Rui still said: "I still have to thank Brother Han for this. Now is a good time for a midnight snack. Why don't you and I have a drink?"

This time Han Zhen did not refuse.

He agreed readily.

Just as he pushed the door open and was about to leave——

Lines of small words appeared before his eyes.

[Congratulations to the host for completing the primary plot of becoming a general or a prime minister - the attention of the dukes and marquises.]

[When you are in the officialdom, you must learn to grasp the key points. If you can get the attention of the duke, your future will be much smoother. Congratulations on successfully mastering this trick and getting the attention of Annan Hou. ]

[Complete the task of paying attention to the dukes, rewards are being calculated]

【Task rating B.】

【Get 30 achievement points! 】

【Name: Li Rui】

【Age: 10】

[Talents: Martial Bones, Superb Comprehension, Wisdom Eyes, Dreaming of Immortals, Defeat Monsters and Win] [Kung Fu: Changchun Kung Fu, Dragon Wandering in the Nine Skies, Dragon Elephant True Energy]

[Achievement: 40/100]

Looking at the words on the panel.

'Your system is a bit rigid.'

According to the system's definition, if you are appreciated by a Duke, you can get a better score.

But can Yuan Dingting’s title of marquis be an ordinary marquis?

He is a person comparable to a duke, and he should be given an A.

However, Li Rui only complained a few words in his mind. He was already satisfied to have completed the task. He quickly came to his senses and called Han Zhen behind him.

"Let's go, have some wine, the best wine in Qinghe!"

Li Rui took Han Zhen and strode out of the guardhouse.

The next day.

The large ship of the Marquis' Mansion slowly sailed away from the dock.

At the Qinghe station, Lord Yuan recruited two people for the first time, Li Rui and Xu Chuan.

As for civil servants, there was none.

In other words, Li Rui's assigned position was that of a civil servant in the Marquis's Mansion.

This caused dissatisfaction among many scholars who took the exam.

But Lord Yuan only said one sentence:
"The understanding of human nature is the essence of writing."

Then left.

Xu Chuan followed him back to Yunzhou.

Li Rui continued to stay in Qinghe as a military officer and did not need to go to the Annan Marquis' Mansion in Yunzhou. As for teaching, that would be five years later and there was no need to rush. It was more that Marquis Yuan gave him a good reputation.

The news was told in front of everyone.

Now Li Rui has another nickname in Qinghe, Li Jiaoxi.

The teaching methods taught in the Marquis’s Mansion are applicable everywhere.

By the time he was awarded the military title, after sixty years of hard work, he had made a name for himself.

The fifth rank was considered an official in the eyes of those bigwigs. The county magistrate was naturally a very high-ranking official in the eyes of the common people, but in the capital, it was just a starting point.

Of course, Li Rui would not belittle himself.

He was a fifth-rank officer with military power, which was actually not bad.

"Big brother."

At this time, the voice of the little white dragon was heard from his sleeves.

"I have recovered to the sixth level of cultivation."

There was joy in his words.

Li Rui gained a lot of fortune, and the quality of his immortal energy increased greatly. With the nourishment of the immortal energy, the little white dragon naturally recovered quickly.

In just a few months, it has recovered to a large extent, and it is estimated that in another month, it will be back to its full strength.

The guardian beast of the house?

A strange thought came to Li Rui's mind.

With the Little White Dragon, a monster that is about to reach the fifth level, guarding the house, even if bad guys break in when Li Rui is not around, Yang Yong and Wang Zhao will be safe.

of course.

This is An Ning Wei, and he is a future soldier of An Ning Wei. This situation will hardly happen.

"Xiaobai, you stay at home. I'm going out for a while."

When Xiao Baijiao heard that Li Rui was going to abandon him again, he was unhappy at first.

But when he heard that Li Rui was going to find the Wu people, he immediately lost interest.

It was born in southern Xinjiang and has no good feelings towards the Wu people.

In fact, everyone will get bored of the place they stay for a long time, and this is true for humans and monsters alike.

The little white dragon can now go back to the Shiwan Mountains, but it just refuses to leave.

Li Rui just let it go.

After saying a few words to Yang Yong and Wang Zhao, he pushed the door and walked out.

After a while.

He came to Zuixianlou.

Well, not the Municipal Trade Bureau.

As soon as the owner of Zuixianlou saw Li Rui, he hurried out from behind the counter.

"Hey, Master Li, you are here."

Li Rui nodded.

Then he came to an elegant room with ease. Dao Mo and Xia Xiaotang were already sitting in the room.

"Brother Li."

Dao Mo saw Li Rui appear, stood up and clasped his fists.

Li Rui laughed: "Brother Dao, Miss Xia."

Xia Xiaotang waved to Li Rui, which meant as a greeting.

sit down.

Li Rui didn't eat the dishes either. He got a bowl of soup first: "Brother Dao, you must drink the soup. Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer. The radish soup in Zuixianlou tastes pretty good."

Dao Mo was speechless:
"Brother Li still knows more, so there's no need."

Although he had spent quite a bit of time in the State of Yu, he still preferred the cuisine of southern Xinjiang.

Dao Mo didn't drink, and Xia Xiaotang blinked.

I decisively served myself a bowl of soup.

Radishes are sweetest in winter, and a bowl of hot radish soup makes your stomach feel comfortable.

Li Rui then said, "Brother Dao, we have been busy recently and have not been able to entertain you properly. I hope you can forgive me."

Dao Mo came to Qinghe.

It happened that Ling Luo was attacking the city, so he hardly met Li Rui.

Dao Mo laughed: "Brother Li, who do you think I am? If you kill Ling Luo, you will be my real brother from now on!"

Speaking of hatred towards Ling Luo.

There are just as many Wu people as Qinghe people.

Ling Luo is full of tricks, and countless Wu Kingdom soldiers have died as a result of her schemes.

He had wanted to kill Ling Luo for a long time, but he never had the chance.

Xia Xiaotang took it as a matter of course.

"This is the beast god that I have identified. Isn't it easy for me to kill Ling Luo?"

She believed in Li Rui unconditionally.

Didn’t the Tianxia Martial Arts Review come out recently?

She wouldn't find it surprising at all if Li Rui made it into the top ten one day.

As a beast god, it's normal for him to stand out a little.

Li Rui did not take credit for it: "It wasn't me, it was Lord Jiang who did it."

When Jiang Linxian was mentioned, Dao Mo showed a longing look on his face.

Becoming an immortal overnight, this matter has already spread to the Wu Kingdom. Compared with the Yu Kingdom, the Wu Kingdom values ​​strength more. Jiang Linxian is able to kill the Nine Souls Dharma King, so he is destined to become famous in the Wu Kingdom.

After all, the Nine Souls Dharma King had frightened the Wu Kingdom’s army so much that they dared not enter Mangone City.

"By the way, I heard that Brother Li has become a tutor in Lord Annan's mansion. Congratulations."

This matter has spread throughout Qinghe.

Dao Mo and Xia Xiaotang naturally knew it.

Lord Annan, also known as Governor Yuan who was a powerful warrior in the Wu Kingdom, is now one of the top ten martial artists in the world. Dao Mo certainly knows that it is a great opportunity to be a guest in his mansion.

Speaking of which.

Xia Xiaotang was the first one who was unhappy.

To put it nicely, he is a teacher; to put it bluntly, he is just a high-level servant.

"Senior Li, if you are willing, I will go to Master to accept you as my disciple, and you will be my senior brother from now on."

Hearing Xia Xiaotang's words, Dao Mo almost spit out his tea.

Li Rui was also speechless.

He was an official of the State of Yu, but he went to become a disciple of a great wizard from another country.

His status became noble instantly, but he was afraid that the Yu court would not forgive him.

"Thank you Miss Xia for your kindness. No thanks."

Dao Mo coughed twice and said, "The domestic war situation is tense. Xiaotang and I will leave for Wu Country tomorrow. We are here to say goodbye today."

Li Rui: "Leaving in such a hurry?"

Dao Mo sighed softly: "That witch Qi has colluded with eight demon lords. The situation is critical."

The eight demon lords!

Li Rui's heart sank.

I'm afraid the Wu Kingdom will be in chaos for a long time.

(End of this chapter)