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

These words flowed like a warm current through Li Nian's heart, and she bowed deeply.

"Thank you, Master!"

"No need for such formalities."

Liu Qinyun waved his hand and said slowly:

"When you took up your post, I told you to come to the martial arts school to find me after your qi and blood had reached their peak. I was planning to prepare a medicinal bath for you to help you break through the bone training barrier."

"Now that you have broken through the bone-strengthening stage, there is no need for a medicinal bath."

"Medicinal baths are available to all disciples. Although you don't need them, I can't show favoritism. I recently refined a batch of 'Muscle and Bone Tempering Pills' to help your senior sister break through to the Dark Force realm. I'll give you these two leftover pills."

"This pill is very beneficial for both the bone and tendon training stages. Use it as you see fit."

After saying that, he took out a small porcelain bottle from his sleeve and handed it to Li Nian.

"Thank you, Master, for the elixir!"

Li Nian received Dan's thanks.

Then, she asked curiously, "Senior Sister has broken through to the Dark Force realm?"

Liu Qinyun smiled slightly and said, "Ge Yue has gone into seclusion to fully focus on breaking through the Dark Force Gate. With her talent, the chances are very high."

hiss!

Li Nian gasped inwardly.

Judging from Liu Qinyun's tone, Senior Sister Qin Geyue's breakthrough should be no problem.

Among the Four Heroes of the Thousand Lakes, all four are at the Ming Jin level. If Qin Geyue breaks through to the An Jin level, she will be able to firmly hold the number one position among the Four Heroes of the Thousand Lakes!

This is a great honor for Qin Geyue and Qinyun Martial Arts School!

This senior sister's talent is truly extraordinary!

With such talent, even in the Lingxiao Sect, one would be highly regarded!

"Congratulations, Master! Congratulations, Senior Sister!"

Li Nian offered her heartfelt blessings.

Liu Qinyun had given him a second chance at life, and Qinyun Martial Arts School was his second home. Naturally, he hoped that the school would get better and better.

Liu Qinyun nodded in satisfaction and said, "If there's nothing else, you may leave."

"Master, I have something else to attend to."

As Li Nian spoke, she took off the bundle behind her, opened it, and said:

"When I went to Crescent Moon Island to take up my post, I was fishing in the lake when I came across these two treasures. I brought them here to present to my master in gratitude for the elixir he bestowed upon me."

"Um?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Liu Qinyun's eyes.

She had just seen Li Nian bring over two catties of tea and assumed it was a gift from him to show his respect, but she hadn't expected there to be something else.

With her level of understanding and vision, ordinary things no longer catch her eye.

Thinking that Li Nian had simply caught some delicious lake fish, he decided to give it to her as a gift.

She naturally wouldn't disappoint her apprentice's filial piety.

As I pondered, a clear, icy chill, resembling an orchid yet not quite, carried the cool fragrance of jade marrow and the faint fishy smell of a secluded spring. It was extremely faint yet penetrating to the nose, cooling me to the core.

At the same time, there is a faint fishy smell.

Liu Qinyun glanced down, her beautiful eyes trembled instantly, and she couldn't help but blurt out:

"Second-tier treasure fish, Bloodscale Carp!"

"besides..."

"Second-tier precious plant, Frosty Abyss Jade Water Chestnut!"

"Nian'er, you actually caught such a treasure!"

Overwhelmed with excitement, Liu Qinyun grabbed Li Nian's shoulders with both hands, looking closely at Li Nian, her breath warm against Li Nian's face.

"My disciple was just lucky."

Li Nian then revealed the excuse she had prepared beforehand.

"luck..."

Liu Qinyun stared intently at Li Nian, lost in thought.

Then, taking a deep breath, he solemnly instructed:

"Nian'er, remember this: in the martial arts world, talent and diligence are secondary. Those who are blessed with good fortune are more likely to have opportunities, meet benefactors, and obtain treasures, making their path of cultivation smooth sailing."

"The Yi family's yamen has guarded the island for many years, but no one has ever found any treasures in the surrounding waters. You have been on the island for less than half a month and you have already encountered two treasures, which shows that you have extraordinary luck and are suitable for martial arts cultivation."

"If you want to be favored by good fortune, you must cultivate diligently. Those who are lazy will not receive the favor of good fortune. Do you understand?"

Master is so good!

"Disciple understands and will remember Master's teachings!"

Li Nian nodded emphatically.

Liu Qinyun nodded in satisfaction.

After calming down, she suddenly realized that she was too close and intimate with Li Nian. She hastily released Li Nian, and a barely perceptible blush appeared on her cheeks.

After a short while, Liu Qinyun focused her attention on the Bloodscale Carp and the Cold Abyss Jade Water Chestnut, changing the subject:

"Baozhi is often guarded by precious beasts and fish, and these beasts and fish that guard Baozhi often have a pharmacological connection with her."

"These Bloodscale Carp and Frost Abyss Jade Water Chestnut are perfect for refining a pill that strengthens bones and muscles, called the Mad Bone and Tendon Strengthening Pill."

"Your family is poor and your cultivation is still low, so I cannot accept your generous gift. However, I am deeply touched by your filial piety."

"If you are willing, I will refine the pill for you, disregarding other medicinal ingredients, and I will only charge you one-tenth of the pill's quality."

Upon hearing this, Li Nian cupped her hands in thanks and said:

"Thank you, Master, for refining the elixir."

"Alright, come find me tomorrow to collect the pill."

Liu Qinyun said.

After saying this, he stored the Bloodscale Carp and the Cold Abyss Jade Water Chestnut in a jade box to prevent their essence from being lost.

Before parting, Liu Qinyun suddenly remembered something and said:

"The Bone-Strengthening Pill I just gave you was refined from the 'Mysterious Bone Spirit Flower,' a precious plant that your senior brother, who graduated from his master's school years ago, entrusted to a caravan company to bring back from the border."

"He is currently serving in the Zhenxi Army's Hanshan Camp. The letter states that in a little over two months, he will lead a group back to Changyun County to select some good local recruits for the army."

"Your second senior sister Xia Qingwei, as well as your two senior brothers Gu Jingsong and Cen Mo, are all interested in going to the Hanshan Camp to try their luck in the future. If you are willing to go, your master can introduce you to them."

The Mountain Shaking Camp is back after more than two months!

Li Nian's heart tightened.

Zhou Long is from the Hanshan Camp, so he will most likely return with him.

Zhou Long's cultivation has reached the Tendon Refining stage. Before this person returns to Qianhu County, he must raise his cultivation to the same level!

To avoid arousing Liu Qinyun's suspicion, Li Nian dared not think too much and refused:

"Please forgive me, Master, but I have a widowed sister-in-law and young nephew at home, and I am really worried about them. I have no plans to join the army for the time being."

Upon hearing this, a touch of wistful reminiscence flashed in Liu Qinyun's beautiful eyes.

She had mentioned it to Qin Jiyun back then, but he refused, saying he couldn't bear to part with her...

Now, Li Nian has declined the offer, citing her family as the reason.

Recalling the similarities between Li Nian and her deceased son, she felt even more strongly that Li Nian was her own child...

Just then, a noisy commotion came from the outer courtyard.

Immediately afterwards, a series of hurried footsteps followed.

Before long, a beautiful figure appeared at the door.

Looking around, the person who came was none other than Fifth Senior Sister Meng Suxi.

At this moment, Meng Suxi looked tense, her temples damp with sweat, and she looked at Liu Qinyun urgently, saying:

"Master, something terrible has happened! Several of our fellow disciples' families rushed over, saying their young children have gone missing. It seems to be the work of those kidnappers!"

Liu Qinyun's face was terribly grim, veins bulging on his forehead, and he immediately gave the order:

"Su tide! Gather the disciples and have them go out and search!"

"Oh, and while you're at it, go to the yamen (government office) and explain the situation so they can start an investigation!"

If something happens to a disciple's family, it's as if something happens to the martial arts school itself; Liu Qinyun cannot be negligent.

Li Nian's brows furrowed.

Take pictures of flowers!

The Zhang family is causing trouble again!