I'm already invincible, and you're telling me I just logged in?

Although Xu Yan was not very literate, he could still understand what was written on these secret documents.

The letter stated that King Rui of Xuan Kingdom had been secretly trading with neighboring countries for many years, exchanging large sums of money for ironware, the amount of which could not be explained by ordinary transactions.

The reason the Xu family was involved was that every so often, a batch of money would be secretly sent to the Jing Kingdom through the border under the guise of escorting goods.

Jing Kingdom was rich in refined iron ore and was a powerful nation.

The Xuan Kingdom had to pay tribute to the Jing Kingdom every year.

Given this situation, Xu Yan couldn't think of any other possibility besides treason for a prince to secretly purchase a large quantity of ironware.

The last page of the confidential document contained a line of text instructing that the item be delivered to a man named Zhang Zhengze.

"It seems the world is about to descend into turmoil."

Xu Yan sighed softly in his heart.

Although he had never heard of this name before, he had a vague feeling that this person named Zhang Zhengze was probably a key figure in the main storyline of "The Player".

As for why this thing would appear on an ordinary bandit,

Xu Yan was completely baffled.

It could be an accident, or it could be a coincidence.

The original copy must have been confiscated by the police.

My share is considered a reward from the cheat system.

After considering it, Xu Yan decided to keep it for now.

It might come in very useful in the future.

Before long, Xiaoqi brought over a bowl of steaming hot noodles, which smelled delicious.

After finishing his meal, Xu Yan rested for a while before getting up and practicing martial arts in the courtyard.

[Level: LV9 (2/90)]

[Qi and Blood Value: 280/280]

[Internal Force Value: 90/90]

External Attack: 50

[Internal Attack: 0]

External Defense: 5 (+5)

Internal Defense: 5

External Martial Arts: Seven Injury Fist (Minor Mastery 4/500)

[After each level increase: External attack +5, Health +10, Internal energy +5]

As the sun set and darkness fell, Xu Yan finally stopped.

Feeling the fatigue coursing through his body, he brought up the control panel and took a look.

Xu Yan's strength underwent a qualitative change during this trip to Black Tiger Mountain.

He reached level nine in one go, corresponding to the eighth level of body tempering, which was much stronger than before he entered the mountain.

It's a pity that after practicing for more than an hour, I only gained one level of experience.

Now that I have more money, there's no need to be frugal anymore.

Xu Yan took a breather and decided to go to the pharmacy after dinner to buy some pills with silver.

Turning money into power is the most important thing right now.

After dinner, Xu Yan took the silver and went out alone.

He spent two hundred taels of silver to purchase twenty Body Tempering Pills.

After putting away the pills, Xu Yan went to that familiar tavern again, intending to bring back a few jars of strong liquor for Dongfang Canghai on the way.

When Xiaoqi got home, she saw that Xu Yan had not only brought her children's favorite pastries, but also brought back wine for her father. Her expression was somewhat complicated.

He seemed both happy and apologetic.

"Sir... I'm afraid I can never repay your kindness in this lifetime..."

Xu Yan smiled upon hearing this: "When did I ever say I needed you to pay me back?"

Xiao Qi was slightly taken aback.

The sound of Dongfang Canghai holding a wine jar reached my ears.

"You've got the energy! Good wine! Excellent wine!"

Xu Yan's gaze fell on Dongfang Canghai, and he casually said, "I didn't have many friends before. If it weren't for you guys at home, I wouldn't even have anyone to talk to when I came back. How boring would that be?"

"Friends don't talk about such things."

"Friend?" Xiaoqi repeated, as if it were the first time she had heard this title applied to her.

Having stayed with Xu Yan for so many days, he could indeed feel that Xu Yan's attitude towards him was different from that towards others.

I will not look down on him, nor will I order him around, nor will I intentionally or unintentionally make him feel inferior.

Is it because I'm a friend?

After thinking for a while, Xiao Qi asked seriously, "Sir, what's your name?"

Hearing Xiao Qi's question, Xu Yan was a little confused, "Didn't I tell you my name?"

Xiaoqi shook her head.

Xu Yan paused for a moment, realizing he hadn't actually mentioned it, then gave a self-deprecating laugh: "My name is Xu Yan."

"May I call you Brother Xu?"

"sure."

"Brother Xu...can I practice martial arts like you?" Xiao Qi's tone was somewhat tentative.

Upon hearing this, Xu Yan's gaze lingered for a moment on the boy's still somewhat childish face, but he did not answer immediately.

Why did you suddenly want to learn martial arts?

Xiaoqi hesitated for a moment.

Although he was young, he knew that martial arts practitioners were high and mighty in this world.

Xiao Qi wanted to learn martial arts so that her father would no longer be bullied.

Now, he has a new idea.

He wanted to help Xu Yan, the only friend who was good to him and his father.

Children's thoughts are the purest.

After listening, Xu Yan did not refuse, but only asked him, "Can you read?"

Seeing Xiao Qi shake her head, Xu Yan thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow I will find a teacher to teach you to read. After you learn to read, we can talk about martial arts."

Xiaoqi nodded seriously.

The two chatted for a few more minutes, and Xu Yan glanced at Dongfang Canghai, who had already passed out drunk.

I've already reached the threshold of the main storyline, and I don't know when the side quest "Eastern Vast Ocean" will start.

When will he come to his senses?

What is the effect of complete harmony between humanity and nature?

......

The next day.

After finishing breakfast, Xu Yan went out to find a "know-it-all".

With Bao Ting's help, he quickly found a suitable teacher.

However, the other party does not accept private tutoring jobs; if Xiaoqi wants to learn, she has to go to the academy.

Xu Yan went back and told Xiao Qi about it. Xiao Qi nodded in agreement without hesitation.

Being able to go to school and learn to read was something he had never dared to dream of before, so naturally he was willing to do so.

After noon.

After finishing his boxing practice, Xu Yan went to the yamen (government office) to work as usual.

Upon arriving at the yamen, he encountered one of the people he least wanted to see.

Since Xu Sanqi had not yet found out where Xu Yan lived, he had no choice but to come to the yamen to confront him.

Upon seeing Xu Yan approaching in a gray-blue official robe, Xu Sanqi said arrogantly, "Xu Yan, the master sent me to tell you to go back immediately."

Xu Yan glanced at Xu Sanqi indifferently.

"Steward Xu, may I ask why Master Xu wants me to return to the Xu family? Is it to report a crime?"

Hearing Xu Yan deliberately distance himself from the Xu family, Xu Sanqi's expression turned cold.

He leaned closer and lowered his voice: "Xu Yan, the master said that if you obediently resign from your post, he will forgive and forget what happened before."

"Let bygones be bygones?" Xu Yan felt a little amused after hearing this.

Who should forgive and forget?

Didn't he make himself clear last time?

Does the Xu family really think of us as dogs that can be summoned and dismissed at will?

Xu Yan said calmly, "Manager Xu, I already said that last time."

"I, Xu Yan, have no further connection with the Xu family."

Seeing Xu Yan turn and walk into the yamen, Xu Sanqi's expression turned cold.

The master instructed that if Xu Yan refused to return, they should bring him back even if they had to tie him up.

He squinted at the figure for a while, and then made up his mind.

He had already found out which night market Xu Yan often patrolled, so he planned to find a few men tonight and kidnap him when he was alone.

To avoid dragging this out too long, which would be difficult to explain to the master.