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

After breakfast, Li Nian helped her sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan set up her stall.

As soon as I took the freshly made meat sesame cakes out the door, the area outside was already crowded with diners.

Most of them were students of the Qinyun Martial Arts School.

For these students, Li Nian's identity was worthy of their attention.

Simultaneously.

Li Nian's meat-filled flatbreads are plentiful, inexpensive, and delicious, making them an economical and affordable food for martial artists who value physical fitness.

While selling pancakes, Li Nian overheard the customers' chatter.

"Erzhuzi, have you heard? Last night, Tang Zhengxiong from Haoran Martial Arts School went berserk and even attacked a dog. As a result, the dog gnawed on his feet. When he was found, all that was left were two stinky toes that even a dog wouldn't eat."

"Holy crap, is that even possible? Tang Zhengxiong recently broke through to the Bone Refinement stage and is hosting a banquet at a restaurant. He shouldn't be short of women."

"You're too young. Everyone has some weird quirks."

"Gousheng, you must be hearing fake news. I heard that Tang Zhengxiong was killed by the person who injured Su Jingheng yesterday, and then thrown to feed the dogs. Tang Zhengxiong seems to be a pretty upright person, he couldn't possibly be the kind of person who wouldn't even spare a dog, especially since the dogs in Haoran Martial Arts School are all male dogs."

"Hehe, there's a saying that you can know a person's face but not their heart. Who says men can't like males? They only like males!"

"Haoran Martial Arts Academy is really having one misfortune after another. Su Jingheng is seriously injured, and Tang Zhengxiong has died under mysterious circumstances. By the way, has the murderer been caught yet?"

"We caught a bastard! The people from Haoran Martial Arts School in the east of the city are still searching everywhere!"

As he was listening, his sister-in-law, Zhao Lijuan, gently tugged at his sleeve and softly asked with concern:

"Erlang, so many things have happened in Qianhu County recently, even renowned martial artists have been killed. You must be careful when you're out there."

"I know, sister-in-law. I'll be fine. I can't bear to leave you and Duoduo."

Li Nian felt a warmth in her heart and readily agreed.

Upon hearing this, her sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan blushed, lowered her head shyly, and whispered in a barely audible voice:

"Erlang, don't say things like 'I can't bear to part with my sister-in-law' in front of outsiders. That would be misunderstood."

"If other young ladies heard this, they might have had feelings for you, but because of me, your marriage has been ruined."

She was naturally delighted. Li Nian cared about her and her daughter, but was also worried that it would delay Li Nian's marriage.

"It's alright, sister-in-law. If that girl can't accept that I care about you and your daughter, then I don't need her!"

Li Nian's expression was resolute.

With power, you can have any kind of woman.

but.

Only during the most difficult time did his sister-in-law care for him, accompany him, and give him life-saving food—she was the only one of her kind!

No one can surpass it!

Seeing Li Nian's determined expression, Zhao Lijuan's eyes reddened, and she bit her red lips, seemingly lost in thought, without saying a word.

It was just past mealtime.

My sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan made 300 meat sesame cakes, and they've all sold out.

Because Li Nian went home, her sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan sewed clothes for Li Nian and took care of her three meals a day. She didn't have time to make too many pancakes, so she made fewer.

After packing up, Li Nian took a hot meat sesame cake and went to Qinyun Martial Arts School.

Yesterday he handed over the Bloodscale Carp and the Cold Abyss Jade Water Chestnut to his master, Liu Qinyun, who told him to retrieve the pills today.

Qinyun Martial Arts School.

The back room.

Li Nian knocked on the door and spoke.

dong dong dong-

"Master, your disciple Li Nian has come to collect the elixir."

"Come in."

Liu Qinyun's soft voice came from inside the room.

Li Nian pushed open the door and went in.

Before my eyes, Liu Qinyun leaned against the Luohan bed with her eyes closed, a few strands of soft hair falling loosely down her cheeks. Her once bright face was covered with a faint weariness, adding to her charming and delicate beauty.

She wore a loose, plain gauze nightgown, the fabric light and soft, which perfectly accentuated her exquisite figure as she reclined languidly. The garment was loose yet not baggy, outlining her slender waist with just the right amount of pressure, her curves gentle and graceful.

The neckline of her nightgown was slightly open, revealing her long, slender, and fair neck, her rounded and soft shoulders, and her full and gentle chest, which was not ostentatious but exuded the unique plumpness and elegance of a mature woman.

She lay on her side with her legs lightly crossed, her body relaxed and languid, her bones and muscles well-proportioned, her figure full and graceful, every movement exuding the gentle and charming charm of a mature woman, her languid state revealing even more tenderness.

These scenes left Li Nian somewhat lost in thought.

As she was watching, Liu Qinyun slightly opened her tired, beautiful eyes, took a small porcelain bottle from under her clothes, placed it on the table, and said:

"Nian'er, these are the Mad Bone and Tendon Pills that I refined last night using your Bloodscale Carp and Cold Abyss Jade Water Chestnut. Twelve pills have been produced. After deducting the cost of other auxiliary materials and ten percent of the pill refining cost, there are still ten pills left in the bottle."

"In addition, we received news from the Yi family that you should go to Zhongdao Wharf at Shenshi (3-5 PM) today and depart with the group to Canyue Island."

"Once you arrive on the island, do not neglect your cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Li Nian quickly averted her gaze and cupped her hands in greeting:

"Thank you for refining the elixir, Master. I will definitely practice diligently after arriving on the island!"

After saying this, he stepped forward and took the porcelain bottle into his hands.

Liu Qinyun's exhaustion was likely due to alchemy and the incident yesterday where a child went missing from the home of a martial arts school disciple.

He knew the whereabouts of the missing child, but since it involved the system, he didn't intend to tell anyone and therefore didn't inquire further.

He took out the meat-filled flatbread he had brought and said:

"Master, this is a meat-filled flatbread that my family made this morning. I brought it here especially for you to try."

"Put the cake on the table, you may leave."

"yes!"

Li Nian left the back room and closed the door.

After Li Nian left, Liu Qinyun opened her eyes, picked up the meat sesame cake on the table, brought it close to her nose and took a deep sniff. Her tired face regained some radiance.

"This meat-filled flatbread smells delicious!"

Liu Qinyun sighed in admiration.

After a moment, a hint of helplessness flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she said:

"In the past, Jiyun would massage me every time I finished refining pills."

"If I let Nian'er massage me, would he mind...?"

...

When Li Nian returned home, she told her sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan that they would be leaving for Canyue Island at Shenshi (3-5 PM).

Because it was so sudden, Zhao Lijuan didn't prepare too many meat sesame cakes, so she made a few extra while she had time.

Finally, the mended clothes, the newly sewn clothes, and the meat pies were all packed into one large package.

Looking at the heavy package in her hands, Li Nian felt a warm feeling in her heart.

Composing himself, Li Nian took out a bulging money bag and handed it to his sister-in-law, saying:

"Sister-in-law, here is one hundred taels of silver, please take it."

"Don't feel bad while I'm gone; buy whatever you want."

"Also, Duoduo is of school age now. You can look for her in the south of the city if you have time."

Upon seeing this, Zhao Lijuan immediately refused, saying:

"Second Brother, one hundred taels of silver is too much, I can't accept it..."

"Sister-in-law, didn't you say that I'm the head of the household and you should listen to me? Now I'm letting you accept it."

Li Nian grabbed her sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan's rough but warm hand, stuffed the silver into her hand, and said in a tone that left no room for refusal.

Seeing that he was about to get angry, his sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan had no choice but to accept the money, saying:

"Erlang, I'll take this money."

"However, I'd like to wait a bit longer before Duoduo starts her studies."

"Things aren't safe outside right now, I'm worried..."

Li Nian understood her sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan's concerns and said:

"I'll handle things outside, you take care of things at home. You can decide when Duoduo goes to the private school."

"You handle external affairs, I'll handle internal affairs..."

Suddenly remembering something, her sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan's beautiful face bled.

At this moment, Duoduo, who had been waiting for Li Nian and Zhao Lijuan in another room, came skipping over.

"Uncle, Mommy...wait, Mommy, why is your face so red? Do you have a fever? Let me touch it."

"Duoduo, Uncle is going to his new job. I wish him a safe journey."

"Uncle, Duoduo will miss you..."

"Duoduo, be good. Uncle is going out to fight the bad guys and will be back soon. You have to listen to your mother and eat your food properly. If Uncle comes back and sees that you've lost weight, he'll spank you."

"Uncle, I'll eat properly. Mommy didn't eat much when you weren't here. You should spank Mommy..."