I'm seventy years old this year, and you want me to have many children and much happiness?

Jinyuan City, Qinghe Sword Sect.

Inside the sect leader's cultivation room.

Li Wei slowly opened her eyes, a glint of shrewdness flashing in them.

Once he circulated his cultivation, he suddenly discovered that the internal energy within his body had been transformed into an incomparably thick and powerful Yuan Gang!

"It's a success!"

"I've broken through!"

At this moment, Li Wei was also extremely excited.

A glint of light flashed in his eyes.

The fourth rank!

She finally made it!

From this moment on, the position of sect leader of the Qinghe Sword Sect is firmly bound to her!

No one can take the position of sect leader from her!

What belongs to me, no one can take away.

Of course, Li Wei was also very clear in her heart that the reason why she was able to reach such a level and strength today, and even be able to cultivate alive now, was all because of Lu Xuan.

When you drink water, don't forget to dig the well.

Li Wei also knew very well that she absolutely could not betray Lu Xuan.

"Now that we've finally found a big tree to lean on, we'd better hold on tight!"

Li Wei thought to herself.

"Although I am a fourth-rank official, I cannot underestimate the person who claims to be my martial uncle. It seems that he has the backing of the Prince of Xiping..."

"Judging from this, it seems the Prince of Xiping is preparing to intervene in the martial arts world?"

Although Li Wei is a woman, she is not short-sighted and is quite perceptive about certain things.

Otherwise, how could a junior master suddenly appear out of nowhere in that county town?

Moreover, when the other party arrived at the sect, they quickly recruited a large number of people.

These people clearly understood the implications and were bribed.

However, there is no evidence yet, so Li Wei can't say for sure.

The sect did not hide the news of Li Wei's successful breakthrough.

After Li Wei emerged from seclusion, she reported her breakthrough to the Elders' Hall.

She is no longer in a state where she should be hiding her strength and lying low.

Instead, we should demonstrate our true strength, then take control of everything in front of us and stabilize the situation!

You must demonstrate strong capabilities so that others will respect you.

as predicted.

The news of Li Wei breaking through to the fourth rank also caused quite a stir in the Qinghe Sword Sect.

This also brought Li Wei a great deal of popularity and prestige.

Nan Siqi's breakthrough at Tianyuan Sect also brought a lot of pressure to Qinghe Sword Sect. This pressure was not only focused on Li Wei, but also fell on the entire Qinghe Sword Sect.

Li Wei's breakthrough has greatly boosted the morale of the Qinghe Sword Sect!

Currently, only two major sects remain within the territory of Jinyuan City.

The Northern Spirit Pill Sect was raided and its entire estate confiscated because it colluded with the Night Liang Kingdom.

Therefore, only the Tianyuan Sect and the Qinghe Sword Sect are competing.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Tianyuan Sect is currently only focused on doing business.

But if your Qinghe Sword Sect shows any weakness, then the Tianyuan Sect will be like a raging flood, ready to devour you whole.

Li Wei was in her study, silently writing down her insights from this breakthrough.

As members of a sect, each breakthrough requires recording the entire process.

This breakthrough insight is also a very important document.

This will also solidify your position within the sect.

It is precisely because of this method of inheritance that the sect has been able to continue to exist.

Later generations learn from their predecessors.

"Knock knock".

There was a knock on the study door.

"Nephew Li, it's me."

A young and energetic voice rang out from outside the door.

Upon hearing this voice, Li Wei frowned.

However, he didn't say anything more.

"Please come in."

A figure pushed open the door and entered. The newcomer was dressed in a blue-green swordsmanship robe, with delicate features, a dignified bearing, and regular facial features. However, the slightly upturned corners of his mouth made him look somewhat irritating.

This also shows that the person in front of you is not as humble and polite as they appear.

"So it's Junior Uncle."

"I wonder what business Junior Uncle has with me?"

Li Wei stood up to greet him, then gestured for Yang Kai to sit down to the side. Li Wei sat opposite Yang Kai, keeping a distance between them.

Yang Kai appeared out of nowhere, and he was after the position of sect leader of the Qinghe Sword Sect.

This was clearly not a friendly visitor to Li Wei.

A female disciple from outside the gate also came over and poured tea for the two of them.

"Congratulations, Junior Nephew Li, on breaking through to the fourth rank."

"My junior disciple truly deserves to be the pride of my Qinghe Sword Sect."

Yang Kai said to Li Wei.

Li Wei merely nodded slightly in response to their polite greeting.

"Just lucky."

Seeing Li Wei's cold expression, Yang Kai chuckled softly.

"Hehe, it seems that Junior Nephew Li is still somewhat bothered by my arrival."

"It's quite a coincidence. I've been living in seclusion in Xiping County all this time, but I never expected to run into an elder who came looking for me. He insisted on inviting me here to take charge of some grand plan. What grand plan could I possibly take charge of? I haven't been back to the Sword Sect for so many years."

Yang Kai said with a frustrated expression.

However, his words clearly implied that he was the one who was going to take over the Qinghe Sword Sect.

"It is a blessing for the sect that Uncle-Master is able to return. I'm afraid that you will have to shoulder more responsibilities in the future."

Li Wei said indifferently.

At this moment, Yang Kai glanced at the maid beside him and said to Li Wei.

"Junior Nephew Li, there are some things I'd like to discuss with you privately. Is that alright?"

Upon hearing this, Li Wei narrowed her large eyes slightly, then gestured to the maid standing beside her.

After bowing, the maid took her leave and closed the door.

"Uncle-Master, you can speak now."

Li Wei said calmly.

Now that she has reached the fourth rank of cultivation, she is not worried about what bad things the other party might do here.

If they were to actually fight, it's hard to say who would win or lose.

What's more, this is her territory.

You, Yang Kai, are nothing more than an outsider.

The reason we still call you "Uncle-Master" is because you now have an officially recognized status.

Once the environment became private, Yang Kai's gaze towards Li Wei was no longer as restrained as before, and even revealed a hint of lust.

"Junior Nephew Li, to be frank with you, I don't really care about the position of sect leader of Qinghe Sword Sect."

"If Junior Nephew Li really wants to be the sect leader, I am willing to hand it over and no longer compete with you."

"I can also go and make arrangements at the Elders' Council."

"Oh? What arrangements does Martial Uncle intend to make?"

Upon hearing Yang Kai's words, Li Wei looked at him with great interest.

Li Wei had long suspected that this guy had ill intentions, but she was also very curious about his true purpose.

"Several of the ten elders in the council have already agreed to serve the prince together."

"So if you join too."

"I will fully support you in taking the position of sect leader."

"What is the mere Qinghe Sword Sect? In the future, I can make you a sect leader comparable to the three great divine sects!"

As Yang Kai spoke, he waved his hand, exuding an air of heroic grandeur.

"To serve the prince?"

"The Prince of Xiping?"

Upon hearing Yang Kai's words, a glint of light flashed in Li Wei's eyes.

The Prince of Xiping belongs to the imperial court, and imperial officials are forbidden from colluding with Jianghu forces.

Whatever the Prince of Xiping wants to do, if he drags the Qinghe Sword Sect into it, he will definitely not have a good ending.

There's absolutely no need for the Qinghe Sword Sect to get involved in this mess.

When Li Wei realized that Yang Kai was one of the King of Xiping's men, she also became vigilant.

Furthermore, Yang mentioned several elders who had already pledged allegiance to him, which made Li Wei's heart sink.

This is obviously a rather dangerous thing.

The Elders' Hall recently underwent a major reshuffle, but it didn't involve replacing members with new ones.

Instead, they invited back all the elders who had previously stepped down.

He was reinstated to the Elders' Hall.

These people certainly have a good point.

He is only temporarily acting as the head of the sect's affairs.

But Li Wei knew that once these people secured their positions, it wouldn't be easy for them to step down.

The reason why these retired elders, who had long been scattered all over the country, were brought back seems to be that these people had been prepared for this.

"Indeed, the Prince of Xiping controls the entire Xiping Prefecture. If the Qinghe Sword Sect can join forces with the Prince's Mansion, then becoming stronger is just a matter of time."

Yang Kai said, his eyes burning with fervor.

"Then you can happily be your sect leader, and the royal palace will also provide you with certain resources and support."

"At least within two years, swallowing up the Tianyuan Sect won't be too difficult."

"At that time, you will be the most meritorious sect leader among all the past sect leaders of the Qinghe Sword Sect. Such a great achievement will be within your grasp. What else do you have to worry about?"

In Yang Kai's view, this was simply a golden opportunity, so why wouldn't he be willing to take it?

"Hehe, Uncle Yang, although our Qinghe Sword Sect is not a big sect, we have always adhered to the rules of the imperial court. We will never cross the red line that should not be crossed."

"As long as I am here, the Qinghe Sword Sect will absolutely not serve the Prince of Xiping."

"The martial arts world doesn't interfere with the imperial court; we should keep to ourselves. I hope you can realize this soon, Uncle Yang."

Li Wei spoke slowly, her eyes revealing an undeniable authority.

He looked quite serious.

Yang Kai's expression immediately turned cold upon hearing Li Wei's words.

He had already been so blunt, how dare Li Wei refuse?

"Hehe, Junior Nephew Li, there's no need for us to keep things from each other anymore."

I'll just tell you straight.

"The prince said that if you agree, he will reward you with 30,000 spirit stones and a low-level martial arts manual."

"You don't need to do anything on a regular basis. All the profits that the Qinghe Sword Sect should have belong to you."

"When the time comes and we need your support, you'll naturally realize that."

"Li Wei, you need to think this through."

"With the prince's support, your position in the Qinghe Sword Sect will be unshakeable."

"But if you insist on going your own way, do you know what you will face?"

Yang Kai said calmly.

The threat in his words was extremely obvious.

support?

Li Wei frowned slightly.

Although Lu Xuan's status was not as noble as that of a prince, as a fourth-grade alchemist, his influence was in no way inferior to that of a prince.

Besides, you, Your Highness, are just a prince.

But Elder Lu is a fourth-grade alchemist and a fourth-grade expert.

It can become even stronger in the future.

"No need for support, I already have others supporting me."

Li Wei said calmly.

She didn't need to reveal whose supporter she was, but she did need to let them know that she, Li Wei, wasn't so easily manipulated.

Sure enough, when Yang Kai heard Li Wei say that she had others supporting her, his eyes showed some surprise.

To the best of his knowledge, he was unaware that Li Wei had any contact with other family forces.

Li Wei was just a child bride who had been bought back by the former sect leader at a young age.

There is no background whatsoever.

If someone is willing to sell this face and this body, then it's possible.

But would someone who truly accomplishes great things be willing to sacrifice everything for you just because you dedicate yourself to them?

They're only doing this because they see you still have some use to them.

"Hehe, no rush, Junior Nephew Li can think it over carefully."

"Of course, you can also discuss it with the people behind the scenes."

"If that's the case, then I have no choice but to fight for the position of sect leader."

"Come find me when you've thought it through."

Yang Kai said calmly.

Although Yang Kai told Li Wei about this very secret matter today, he was not worried.

He has now taken care of most of the people in the sect.

It's fair to say that they're just a few good-for-nothings, and Yang Kai has no interest in dealing with them. If they want to follow Li Wei, then they can follow Li Wei.

If it weren't for the fact that Li Wei had broken through to the fourth rank...

Yang Kai didn't need to say these things to Li Wei.

In a couple of days, I'll announce that the Sect Master Challenge will begin. The winner will become the Sect Master, and you, Li Wei, will probably only become my plaything in the end!

Or we could offer it to the prince to play with first, and then take it back to play with after the prince has had his fill.

This was Yang Kai's original idea.

But now that Li Wei has made a breakthrough, I'm thinking of trying to win her over as well.

After all, there is still a huge gap between the third and fourth ranks.

In addition, Li Wei herself is a very young fourth-rank cultivator. Such a young cultivation genius will be of some use in the future.

But I never expected Li Wei to be so ungrateful.

Then don't blame Yang Kaixin for being ruthless.

Once Li Wei has suffered some hardship, she will naturally know how to beg for mercy.

After Yang Kai left.

Li Wei's eyes, however, held a solemn expression.

"It seems things are getting complicated... If I become the sect leader, it means I'll offend the Prince of Xiping."

"It's hard to say what the situation will be like then."

"I wonder if Master has finished his work and when he will return to Jinyuan City. We should ask Master about this matter."

Li Wei did not act on her own initiative.

Lu Xuan is now her supporter, and both logically and emotionally, she needs to consult Lu Xuan.

It took three full days to get there from Huangshacheng.

They had just returned to the foot of Jinyuan City.

There were no unexpected events along the way.

Even if there were any unexpected events, Lu Xuan always managed to handle them.

However, during these three days of travel...

Lu Xuan, however, received good news.

Lin Qiao is pregnant!