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Chapter 645: Midnight farewell
Both parties were willing, and it was finalized in such a seemingly child's play. Li Ming's purpose was also very simple. If he could take someone who could condense some luck and strange phenomena into his own doorman, he would be able to earn some points. It was fate that they could meet, and there would be some benefits, so he was naturally happy to see it.

However, after the matter was settled, Xie Mingcheng, under the Xiu Ru Sword, suddenly changed his tone and signaled several people to leave first.

Everyone knew that the two elders had something to discuss, so they naturally wouldn't be stupid enough to stand there and get in the way, and they all left on their own accord.

"Why, Mr. Xie, is there anything else that is shameful?"

Xie Mingcheng shook his head and said, "Brother Li, are you dissatisfied with your title?"

"To be honest, I'm not dissatisfied, I'm quite dissatisfied!" Li Ming replied immediately.

Xie Mingcheng immediately smiled and said, "Okay."

Li Ming raised his eyebrows and laughed, "Why, Mr. Xie has a connection?"

Xie Mingcheng nodded and said, "Although I can't change it, I know someone who can."

"Mr. Xie, do you have any friends working in the Six Gates? Could it be the cold-blooded detective from last time?" Li Ming still had a smiling expression.

Xie Mingcheng shook his head and said, "Although the Six Gates are responsible for this matter, they still have to obey the orders from above."

"Oh?" The smile on Li Ming's face gradually faded, and he looked at Xie Mingcheng quietly.

Seeing Li Ming's gaze, Xie Mingcheng quickly said, "Don't misunderstand me. I am just doing my duty as someone entrusted me with this. I have no intention of joining the court."

"Then why did Mr. Xie say that?" Li Ming asked.

"Alas," Xie Mingcheng sighed, "so don't owe anyone a favor, it's the most difficult to repay."

He smiled bitterly and said, "In my early years, I also had a heart dedicated to serving my country and my people. I passed the imperial examination, and although I ended up living a carefree life in the martial arts world, I do have some good friends in the court. Marquis Dingyuan wants to ask you for a favor, and I'm the only one who can help."

Li Ming laughed and understood.

He also thanked Mingcheng for being so well-informed, and for being able to understand everything that happened in the Dragon Palace in such a short time. It seemed that the news had leaked from Marquis Dingyuan.

"I wonder what it's about?" Li Ming asked indifferently.

Xie Mingcheng pondered for a moment and said, "This matter has come out of my mouth and has reached Brother Li's ears. We must not let the news leak out."

Li Ming nodded and said, "I understand. I'm not the type to gossip."

Xie Mingcheng then spoke, "This matter is both big and small. The Demon Sect has been growing increasingly rampant in recent years, with even a thief from the Demon Sect openly challenging Master Xingzhen of Wanfo Temple. Brother Li, you have witnessed the Yue family of Nandu City and Sanshan City. We all understand the meaning behind this. This must be their ulterior motive to subvert the orthodoxy of the Central Plains. Therefore, the royal family has some countermeasures. Now, they are planning to organize a team to go to the Western Extremes to investigate the Demon Sect's true strength. Brother Li is a decent and chivalrous man. This is for the sake of the people, so I believe Brother Li will not refuse."

Li Ming raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Just a test of the situation?"

After thinking it over, Xie Mingcheng said, "I don't know everything about this matter. If Brother Li agrees, the Marquis will explain it himself."

Li Ming smiled playfully and said, "This matter is of great importance. Please allow me to think it over."

Xie Mingcheng pondered and said, "I do need to think it over, but the team will be leaving soon. I hope Brother Li can give me an answer by tomorrow night at the latest."

Li Ming nodded, then said, "Whether you agree or not, our friendship will remain unchanged."

Xie Mingcheng nodded and said, "Of course."

After that, the two of them bowed and said goodbye. Xie Mingcheng left with his three apprentices, while Li Ming looked at Zhang Qingshu and Li Xian who were still waiting and said with a smile.

"Does Mr. Li have a place to stay?"

Li Xian's mind moved, and he said, "I have rented a small courtyard in the city. Although it's not particularly luxurious, it is quiet and peaceful. If Senior Li is willing, I will give it to you."

Li Ming waved his hands and said, "Hey, how can we kick the host out? Wouldn't that make us a bad guest? Since it's a courtyard, there shouldn't be more than one or two rooms."

Li Xian nodded quickly and said, "Senior, if you don't mind, please move."

Li Ming then said, "I'm not that particular. If you like, don't call me senior. Calling me big brother is more appropriate."

"Ah?" Li Xian was obviously stunned.

Then Li Ming asked again: "Do you look down on me?"

"How dare I? It's just that there's a generation difference between us." Li Xian smiled bitterly.

Li Ming chuckled and waved his hand, saying, "Children of Jianghu don't care about formalities. Let's talk about our own affairs. You can call me Big Brother and him Brother. As for me, your apprentice, you can just call me Master."

Looking at the bitter faces of Li Xian and Zhang Qingshu, Li Ming laughed again.

Zhang Qingshu said helplessly, "As you command."

After this agreement, Zhang Qingshu went to the inn to pack his luggage. Fortunately, he was traveling alone, so he didn't have much to bring with him. It was just a bag that he could take with him.

Afterwards, Li Xian took the two of them to the west of the city. The courtyard here was indeed as he said, everything was normal except that it was quiet and peaceful.

Li Ming was quite satisfied. He casually picked an empty room in the yard to live in. Zhang Qingshu lived next to Li Ming.

By the time everything was arranged, the moon was already high in the sky. Li Ming was sitting quietly in the house when suddenly there was a knock on the door.

Li Ming said lightly without even raising his eyelids.

"Enter."

It was Zhang Qingshu who pushed the door open, but Li Ming smiled.

"What's up so late?"

Zhang Qingshu stepped forward and bowed.

"Master, this is the scripture that I have obtained. I am truly fortunate to be valued by you. However, even I cannot fully comprehend what I have learned. I would appreciate your guidance."

Li Ming raised his eyebrows, looked at the yellowed scripture in Zhang Qingshu's hand, shook his head and said, "Qingshu, who do you think I am?"

Zhang Qingshu kowtowed quickly and said, "These are all words from the bottom of my heart. Master, please accept them."

Li Ming couldn't help but sigh softly before taking it. He knew that if he didn't take it, Zhang Qingshu would probably be worried, although Li Ming himself had no interest in this scripture.

But from Zhang Qingshu's perspective, he is a rare master in the world, and he actually took in a disciple so hastily by chance today. How can there be love without reason in this world?
After much thought, he felt that only his internal martial arts method might be worthy of Li Ming's attention. He could even guess that Li Ming accepted him as a disciple just for this method, so he naturally offered it to him with both hands.

(End of this chapter)