Daily News: You promised yourself to be a fisherman, but you've become a martial arts god?

Just as the hour of Wei (1-3 PM) arrived, the large ship docked.

Yi Huan said to Li Nian:

"Brother Li, please come back to the Yi family with me first."

"I will leave it to Brother Yi to arrange."

Li Nian nodded.

A moment later, following the procession of the Yi family's yamen, they headed towards the county yamen.

After returning to the county government office, the two headed to the inner hall of the Yi family's main residence in the backyard. The journey was smooth, and they arrived at the inner hall in the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea.

In the hall.

The head of the Yi family, and also the county magistrate, Yi Shurao, had been waiting in the hall for a long time.

She wore a moon-white silk stand-up collar jacket with two white jade buttons at the collar. Her pipa sleeves were simple and elegant. It seemed that her chest was too large, making the clothes bulge high. The buttons were so tight that they looked like they were about to break, and her snow-white breasts seemed about to burst out.

The lower half is a dark-patterned horse-face skirt of the same color, with a plain front panel and only a light silver cloud pattern below the knee. The pleats on both sides open slightly with each step, and the outline of her rounded legs is faintly visible.

Li Nian was somewhat lost in thought.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Yi Shurao lifted her skirt as she moved gracefully, revealing her fair and slender calves.

Lost in thought, Yi Huan clasped her hands in greeting and bowed.

"Master of the family!"

"Yi Niang!"

Li Nian composed herself and greeted them in unison.

Upon hearing Li Nian's address to Yi Shurao, a look of surprise flashed in Yi Huan's eyes.

Although I was curious, it wasn't the right time to ask.

"No need for such formalities!"

Upon seeing the two, Yi Shurao's beautiful face lit up with joy, and she nodded in praise:

"You two did a great job this time!"

As she spoke, Yi Shurao looked at Yi Huan and said:

"Yi Huan, you have lived up to the family's expectations for you. In such a short time, you have broken through to the Dark Force realm, killed Li Hanhai, the sixth leader of Shenyuan Village, and severely injured Tu Yue, the fifth leader of Shenyuan Village, turning the tide and eliminating the invading bandits!"

"In this battle, you have earned a great reputation for the Yi family!"

"Our Yi family is proud of you!"

Yi Huan was full of praise and humbly clasped her hands in a fist and said:

"My lord, you are so complimentary!"

Don't be too modest!

Yi Shurao gave a light reproach and said wistfully:

"My Yi family hasn't produced a talent like you in a long time. The last one who showed promise of breaking through to the Dark Force realm before the age of thirty was from Linchuan..."

"You are not from the direct line and have limited resources, yet you have achieved such accomplishments, which is truly remarkable."

"My Yi family has always valued talent. From this day forward, your family will be considered direct descendants for three generations, and you will enjoy all the rights and benefits of direct descendants!"

Yi Huan was startled and hurriedly bowed, saying:

"Thank you, Master, for your grace!"

Yi Shurao nodded and said:

"I have prepared everything you requested. I had your elder brother Yi Xiao collect it this morning. You may now leave."

"Your subordinate..."

"Um?"

"Huan'er takes her leave!"

Yi Huan could not hide the joy in her eyes and bowed to take her leave.

After Yi Huan left, only Li Nian and Yi Shurao remained in the hall.

Yi Shurao sat down on a chair in front of the main hall, staring at Li Nian with a half-smile, remaining silent.

Li Niannei and Yi Shurao looked somewhat embarrassed. After hesitating for a moment, she spoke:

"Why is Yi Niang looking at me like that?"

"Close the door, Mother is telling you."

Yi Shurao said mysteriously.

What can only be said behind closed doors?

Li Nian was puzzled, but she still went to close the door.

Then, she looked at Yi Shurao curiously, wanting to hear the answer.

Yi Shurao sat down in a seductive pose, raised her right hand, and beckoned to him with her slender, white index finger, her eyes sparkling with desire:

"Come here~"

Ok?

Li Nian was speechless.

Is this the day I'm going to lose my virginity?

Hehe~

Just as Li Nian was at a loss, Yi Shurao smiled like a young girl, her beautiful eyes reproaching him, and said:

"Your master and the senior sister at your martial arts school said you look like Ji Yun. I didn't believe it at first, but now that I see you, you really do look like him."

"He's a womanizer who loves looking at beautiful women, and he's at a loss for words when they take the initiative."

"You looked exactly like him just now."

"He has the desire, but not the courage!"

Uh.

Li Nian was speechless.

Have the desire, but not the courage?

He had seen and encountered far too many women.

He knows very well that there are some women you shouldn't mess with until you've reached a certain level of status and position.

Especially women who actively seduce you, they definitely have ulterior motives.

In this world of martial arts, where people can kill each other at the slightest provocation, he dares not easily provoke someone like Yi Shurao!

Li Nian didn't defend herself, but asked curiously:

"Yi Niang, the Ji Yun you mentioned refers to..."

"Ahem, let's get down to business!"

Yi Shurao seemed to have some unpleasant memories. Regaining the composure and dignity befitting a family head, she changed the subject:

"Huan'er has already given me a detailed explanation of the pirates on the island in her letter."

"I never imagined you'd break through the Tendon Refining stage so quickly. Just as your master said, your comprehension is astonishing!"

"Moreover, your rapid breakthrough has also yielded remarkable combat skills, allowing you to crush and kill Ge Xiong, a notorious bandit of the same level who has long been famous in the underworld. Your combat talent is equally outstanding!"

"Among the Five Heroes of Qianhu, none can compare!"

"This time, your mother will reward you handsomely!"

Yi Shurao gazed intently at Li Nian, as if she were a precious treasure.

"Thank you, Yi Niang!"

Li Nian clasped her hands in thanks.

"You deserve it."

Yi Shurao waved her hand, took a sip of tea to calm herself, and said:

"If you hadn't killed Ge Xiong and calmed the situation, by the time Yi Huan appeared, everyone on the island would have fallen long ago. Even if Huan'er had the strength to crush Tu Yue, she would have had a hard time killing hundreds of bandits by herself, and might have even perished on the island."

Among the hundreds of elite bandits under Tu Yue's command, there were only three Ming Jin martial artists. Including Tu Yue, none of them were a match for Yi Huan. However, the battle was not a fair one-on-one. With hundreds of people throwing weapons and hidden weapons from a distance, even experts could be defeated!

"Nian'er, before rewarding you, I plan to assign you a new position."

"A new position?"

"That's right!"

Yi Shurao nodded firmly and said:

"After the battle on Crescent Moon Island, you and Huan'er have become thorns in the side of Shenyuan Village. They will definitely find an opportunity to nip you two in the bud."

"Crescent Moon Island is too far from the city and lacks adequate facilities, making it impossible for it to truly contend with the Abyss Fortress. It is too dangerous for the two of you to be on the island."

"Next spring, my Yi family will build a new Dan Pavilion in the prefectural city. We will hire you as our chief bodyguard. You will gain valuable experience in the prefectural city, which will benefit your future development!"

"coming year?"

Li Nian frowned.

It's springtime now, and there are still more than half a year until next year. There's plenty of time to do nothing in the county during this period.

Losing a job means losing income, which is not a good thing for the extremely expensive martial arts world.

If you go out to work, the treatment may not be as good as what you get at home.

Moreover, changing jobs would inevitably damage his relationship with the Yi family.

Yi Shurao seemed to know Li Nian's worries and said:

"Nian'er, don't worry. During this period, you will still be a guest of the Yi family. I will call you if needed, and you are free to do whatever you want. Your monthly salary will be five times that of before!"

As Li Nianxiu trained his muscles, his monthly salary naturally increased.

This salary is top-tier among martial arts practitioners, and the work is also flexible.

Yi Shurao gave such preferential treatment in order to establish a deep emotional bond between the Yi family and Li Nian.

After all, a young man who has only been practicing martial arts for less than three months, yet has already reached the stage of tendon training and is able to crush Ge Xiong, has a limitless future.

Befriending them is also for the sake of the Yi family's future!

Li Nian clasped her hands in thanks:

"Thank you, Yi Niang!"

Yi Shurao nodded.

Then, he said to Li Nian:

"Nian'er, I have already ordered the reward to be prepared."

"Furthermore, I grant you permission to enter the second floor of my Yi family's Scripture Pavilion and accompany me to choose a cultivation technique!"

Li Nian's heart skipped a beat.

The second floor of the Sutra Repository!