"Besides visiting Senior Changqing this time, I have another matter to consult with Senior Changqing." Xu Muhai said seriously.
"Go ahead." Li Changqing listened intently.
No matter how Xu Muhai dresses, at least his attitude makes Li Changqing feel quite good.
Being courteous and well-spoken, cultivating in such a place at least means no worry about the child picking up bad habits.
Thinking back to his previous life, he nearly went to extremes just to get his son into a good school, almost to the point of selling his blood.
Once at the school, facing those high and mighty school directors, knowing you are only a carpenter, they wouldn't even look you in the eye when speaking.
Not even the most basic respect.
During holidays, if you didn't grease the palm of the child's class teacher, they could easily be shifted to a different seat.
Just to get the child a good education, Li Changqing sold his most treasured piece of wood.
Even so, the child still turned out... in quite an undesirable manner.
Just thinking about it gives him a headache.
Now, in this new life, with such a filial son, Li Changqing is determined not to repeat the past.
He must ensure the child has a good learning environment.
And a promising future.
"Senior, you should be aware of the recent issue with the Ghost Cultivators coming to Minghong State, right?" Xu Muhai's voice grew low.
Since even Yan Dongchen was slain by Li Changqing, Xu Muhai figured Li Changqing must know.
"I know." Li Changqing nodded.
Li Hengsheng had specifically written to remind him of this.
Indeed.
Xu Muhai nodded silently to himself, confirming that it was indeed Li Changqing who had killed Yan Dongchen.
"Recently, this matter has a slight connection to your son, but don't worry, it's not a big deal." Xu Muhai hurriedly added.
"Hmm?" Li Changqing was stunned, linked to his son?
Li Changqing wasn't entirely clear on what the Ghost Race was, but in his understanding, the name didn't sound like anything good.
A slight connection to his son?
Could it be that his son might learn bad habits?
The saying goes, "Those who are not of our kind, their hearts must be different."
In Li Changqing's mind, this was like school bullies trying to befriend his son.
Could they influence his son for the worse?
"People from Destiny Star Hall, Yin Shi Tower, and even the Long Night Ancient Kingdom have shown up." Xu Muhai explained to Li Changqing.
Three different groups of bullies corrupting his son?
This won't do!
"My son hasn't picked up bad habits from them, has he?" Li Changqing asked worriedly.
If he goes out and picks up bad habits, this is intolerable!
"Not at all, because their target is not Li Hengsheng, but Li Hengsheng's junior sister, Lu Qiaoqiao." Xu Muhai gave a brief overview of the situation to Li Changqing.
He skipped over some details, like the matter of the Qishan Order.
"What!" A hint of coldness appeared in Li Changqing's eyes.
Not only did these bullies want to corrupt his son, but they also took away his son's girlfriend?
Damn it, how old is this boy, already starting young romance?
Not only that, someday he might go after that misguided girlfriend?
A scene unfolded in Li Changqing's mind.
His son diligently training in the Mountain Ancient Land, about to graduate and reach great heights, and then, those bullies showed up with Lu Qiaoqiao, that little punk girl.
Lu Qiaoqiao, with a cigarette in her mouth, tattoos up her arms and neck, holding two kids, beckons to his son with a smile, "Hey little brother, big sister is back from wandering, tired of playing around, and looking to marry an honest man. I've chosen you. Tell your dad to prepare five million silver as my dowry."
Thinking of this, Li Changqing shivered involuntarily.
Too terrifying!
"Absolutely not." Li Changqing looked at Xu Muhai seriously and said, "Peak Master Mu Hai, this matter cannot be allowed to develop further."
Hearing Li Changqing's words, Xu Muhai blinked, pondering the meaning behind them.
But then Xu Muhai understood; Li Changqing's son being bullied by several Ghost Race members can't be tolerated!
"I understand what Senior Changqing means." Xu Muhai nodded, then tentatively suggested, "Actually, I came to seek Senior Changqing's opinion. I want to take Li Hengsheng as my Direct Disciple, bringing him under my Peak Mu Hai. Would Senior Changqing agree?"
"Make him your Direct Disciple?" Li Changqing's eyes lit up. Although Xu Muhai appeared poor, he seemed to be a decent person.
With such a teacher, what is there to worry about?
"Of course, I agree. With you as his master, what do I have to worry about?" Li Changqing quickly smiled and agreed.
So easy?
Xu Muhai initially thought Li Changqing would negotiate for various benefits for his son or make some demands, but things went surprisingly smoothly.
"Very well, Senior Changqing, rest assured I will take care of Li Hengsheng. In the Mountain Ancient Land, we at Peak Mu Hai will treat him sincerely and give him the best conditions." Xu Muhai hurriedly assured Li Changqing.
"The best conditions at Peak Mu Hai?" Li Changqing scanned Xu Muhai skeptically and sighed lightly.
To Li Changqing, Xu Muhai looked as if he was poverty-stricken.
What best conditions could he provide?
Three meals of meat in a week?
No matter how poor, do not skimp on education; no matter how hard, do not let the children suffer.
Li Changqing decided to earn more money in the future to support his son's success.
Having read many books recently, Li Changqing understood that resources are critical for a Martial Artist aiming for strong cultivation.
And the more powerful the cultivation, the more expensive the resources become.
"Then I'll leave it to you, Peak Master." Although he felt a bit disdainful of Xu Muhai's poverty, he couldn't show it.
He then said generously, "In the future, if my son encounters any questions in cultivation, I hope you'll teach him. If he becomes unruly, misbehaves, feel free to scold or even beat him as needed!"
Xu Muhai feigned a smile at those words.
He thought to himself, I need the courage to even think of beating him.
If I hit your son, wouldn't you tear me apart?
You can take down Yan Dongchen in a single move; I'm not even a snack in your eyes.
"For our first meeting, I didn't bring anything to you, and given my family's circumstances... hahaha, here's a little trinket I made. If you don't mind, keep it as a memento; it might be of some use occasionally."
Li Changqing said, reaching into his robe and retrieving a wooden sculpture, handing it to Xu Muhai.
"It's finally here!"
Xu Muhai had been eagerly anticipating this miraculous wooden sculpture.
To say there was no ulterior motive in accepting Li Hengsheng would be a lie.
Li Hengsheng's qualifications were barely enough to be an outer sect disciple, let alone meet the standards for a Direct Disciple, but he had a good father!
This miraculous wooden sculpture!
Stuck at his current level for a long time, Xu Muhai hoped to find an opportunity to break through, and Li Changqing's sculpture was his hope.
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