The strongest warrior of the Great Qian Dynasty

While the outside world was fighting to the death, Li Qingshan was sleeping with his eyes closed, digesting the divine beard he had just swallowed.

He let the surging medicinal power wash over him, helping him recover from his injuries, strengthen his foundation, and increase his vitality.

Meanwhile, Xiao Ruohan, on the other hand, did not choose to rest. Instead, she sat cross-legged, focused her mind, and continuously practiced a special cultivation method.

The young girl did not directly consume the ginseng; instead, she relied on the essence released from the precious medicine to cultivate, and her progress was remarkable.

just.

The two hadn't rested for long when the sound of guards knocking on the door outside the courtyard rang out.

Li Qingshan flashed and disappeared into the shadows, not revealing his figure.

Xiao Ruohan was also very puzzled, after all, very few people came to this courtyard, even when Marquis Changning was in power, they rarely showed up.

When the little girl got up and opened the courtyard gate, she saw a guard in armor. He bowed respectfully and said something.

"Fourth Miss, the First Madam requests your presence."

Hearing this, Xiao Ruohan was also full of doubt, after all, she usually had no interaction with the First Madam.

If I had to say there was any overlap, I could only say that we met a few times during holidays and exchanged greetings a few times.

The Marquis's mansion is currently in turmoil, and countless people are plotting their own escape. The First Madam must also be overwhelmed by these troubles; why would she seek out the Fourth Miss, whom no one usually visits?

After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Ruohan directly asked the question that had been bothering her.

Do you know why the First Madam invited me?

As he spoke, a silver ingot landed discreetly in the guard's hand.

"This... I don't know, but it seems to be related to the White Lotus Cult. Please be careful, Fourth Miss."

After saying this, the guard's expression turned serious, as if he would not say anything more.

Xiao Ruohan nodded slightly.

Her background and origins could not possibly have escaped the notice of that first lady.

The fact that the other party is willing to invite me now is very likely because they value my current background and status and need me to do something.

So this trip wasn't dangerous at all.

"Alright, then I'll go with you."

Xiao Ruohan nodded and followed the guard away.

She wasn't worried about Li Qingshan's safety.

After all, Li Qingshan could come and go freely in this Marquis's mansion, clearly regarding it as his second home. How could there possibly be any danger?

After Xiao Ruohan left, Li Qingshan emerged from the corner, seemingly lost in thought, rubbing his chin and asking with a hint of doubt.

"What exactly does the First Madam want? Why summon Xiao Ruohan at this time? Could it be that something has happened in the Marquis's mansion that requires her to intervene?"

Or perhaps the theft of the Marquis's treasury has made this First Madam feel unsafe, and she wants to use Xiao Ruohan to return to the capital?

Dozens of possibilities swirled in Li Qingshan's mind, prompting him to keep imagining.

However, he currently has no way to fully help Xiao Ruohan.

Instead, we might as well take this opportunity to see what kind of scheme this lady has in mind.

With this thought in mind, Li Qingshan released Qianqian and began to explore his surroundings.

He continued to sit cross-legged and began his spiritual practice.

"Recite the Yellow Court Classic with your mouth, let your mind wander to the external world, let your spirit roam the vast emptiness, forget yourself and the world, let no thought arise, let all thoughts be still..."

Li Qingshan chanted the "Huang Ting Jing" as he spoke, his figure appearing extremely ethereal, and his aura constantly rising and falling.

This is a cultivation method different from that of the White Lotus Pure World Sect. The more Li Qingshan cultivated, the more relaxed he felt, as if he were floating on air and about to merge with his surroundings.

The wind around him seemed to be one with him, gently caressing him, incredibly cool, refreshing, and soothing!

He became so engrossed in cultivation that he couldn't extricate himself.

Until the moon rises high in the west.

Li Qingshan then slowly opened his eyes, revealing a rare look of comfort.

The reason he stopped cultivating was not because he found it boring, but because the yin energy contained in his body had been completely exhausted.

His previously somewhat weak late-stage True Qi cultivation level became incredibly solid at this moment, and he received a unique spiritual boost.

"According to numerous books, some records of achieving the Grandmaster realm can be found in the clues of those travelogues."

Some say that only by comprehending the universe can one become a so-called master and grasp a principle; otherwise, it is a false realm.

I didn't quite understand it before, but at this moment, perhaps a vague feeling can illuminate this path for me.

But then, Li Qingshan frowned slightly.

Because Xiao Ruohan hasn't returned yet, and I haven't even seen him send any servants or had anyone leave a message for me!

"Qianqian, go and take a look around the First Madam's residence."

What exactly happened to Xiao Ruohan? Why hasn't he returned yet?

Although Li Qingshan was anxious, he also understood that his identity was extremely special at this moment and he could not easily expose it.

After Qianqian accepted the order, she disappeared into the night in a flash.

Li Qingshan was experiencing the effects of his recent cultivation.

Although he kept reciting the Huangting Jing, he had not truly grasped its essence.

According to the description of this cultivation method, one must be able to absorb the external scenery into one's heart and form it into an internal scene before one can be considered to have truly entered the path.

However, he still has no clue how to form an inner vision. As for Qianqian, she is just a sword spirit and doesn't understand the true mysteries of cultivation.

But Li Qingshan wasn't in a hurry.

Although he reversed the "Purifying White Lotus Mantra" and destroyed the work left behind by the Eternal Mother, her spiritual realm was genuine.

During this period, my spiritual realm has even grown.

"All of this is like yesterday's flowers; the 'Purifying the World White Lotus Mantra' of yesteryear is completely lost to me."

Li Qingshan gave a self-deprecating laugh, but he felt increasingly enlightened.

It was as if the sword hanging over his head had completely disappeared, and he felt increasingly clear-headed.

just.

Qianqian left quickly and returned quickly.

There was no joy on its face; instead, it flew around anxiously, hurriedly recounting what it had just seen and heard.

But the more he spoke, the more serious Li Qingshan's expression became, until finally his face became completely solemn.

"Master, something terrible has happened. When I went to check just now, I couldn't find a single person in the First Madam's residence. All the gold, silver, and valuables had been collected."

I suspect they took the Fourth Miss and left the Marquis of Changning's residence completely.

What?!

Upon hearing this, Li Qingshan could no longer sit still. He changed into the night clothes prepared by Xiao Ruohan, and with a leap, he disappeared from the mansion, quickly heading towards the First Madam's mansion.