In the morning, in Danyang City, at Li Family Parade Ground.
Li An is about to return to Jianmen, and the Li family and the Qin family will see him off.
After Li An had spoken to his parents, grandparents and said goodbye, Qin Ran pulled him aside and gave him some instructions:
"You haven't been in the Dan stage for a few years. Although your fighting ability is good, it's not so safe to return to Daojianmen. The Daojianmen now is not the same as before. There are many talented geniuses in Daojianmen now... None of them are inferior to you.
"However, if your Li family wants to maintain its power in the upcoming major historical changes, you need someone to occupy an important position in Daojianmen. And this person must be you.
"You need to stay in Daojianmen and participate in its development process. Because we haven't experienced hardships together, if you go there later, you will be an outsider and they won't share the glory with you."
The two of them walked slowly along the parade ground, Qin Ran was in front, and Li An lowered his head, acting obediently, following behind.
The Li family's genes are indeed strong. Now that he has grown up, Li An is tall and handsome, with a strong physique that is not inferior to his father's... He is also half a head taller than Qin Ran. As for strength, Li Shiwen can't even compare to him.
Of course, no matter how strong and powerful he is, there are always people who can deal with him.
He could not help being afraid of his father, but he had to be afraid of his aunt. After all, a beating from his father was not painful, but a beating from his aunt... was dangerous.
He could even be playful in front of his grandfather Li Zhan, but in front of his uncle (did he call her wrong again? If she was his father's sister, he should call her uncle; if she was his sister, he should call her uncle?), he had to lower his posture. Because the older he got, the more he knew how terrifying his uncle was.
"Your father is now the general of Xuan Qin stationed in Northern Chu, and he has established a firm foothold in the mortal world. But this is not enough, he also needs to establish a firm foothold in the cultivation world, that is, Daojianmen. Only by walking on two feet can you walk steadily."
Qin Ran said, “Soon, Xuan Qin will undergo a great transformation. When that time comes, the world will change, and there will be officials and there will be cultivation.
"But that kind of cultivation is instilled out of thin air, which is far inferior to that gained through practice. Therefore, you will be the guarantee of the Li family's combat power and the backer of the Li family.
"Do you understand what I said?"
"Understood." Li An responded obediently.
"Do you understand what you are going to do at Daojianmen?" Qin Ran asked.
"clear."
"Say it again."
"First and foremost, it is to practice. We must use the resources of Daojian Sect to advance to a higher level of cultivation. Cultivation is the foundation of everything."
As Li An spoke, he peeked at Qin Ran's reaction from behind. Seeing that Qin Ran did not object, he continued,
"I was a disciple of Danfeng before, and I am going to Danfeng this time. It is legitimate, and I also have the identity token of Danfeng.
"It just so happens that you said, Master, that Danfeng lacks high-end combat power. I can make up for Danfeng's combat power. I can gain a firm foothold in Danfeng with my combat power, and then use Danfeng as a base to make a name for myself in Daojianmen."
Qin Ran nodded upon hearing this. He was a smart kid. He said, "You have already distinguished between enemies and friends, and you also have a general idea of how to proceed. I only have one thing to add to you, that is, a single tree cannot make a forest.
"It's useless for you to be strong alone. You can't defend Danfeng. After you return to Danfeng and establish a good relationship with Zhang Junyi, you need to start cultivating Danfeng's own combat power. Formation masters and swordsmen are what you can cultivate.
"As for formations, I have left a book on them at Danfeng. You can teach your disciples accordingly. As for swordsmanship, you should teach them the same way your aunt taught you."
Li An shuddered when he heard this.
Qin Ran warned, "Zhang Junyi was trustworthy before, but more than a decade has passed, and he is now the head of Danfeng. Power and resources can easily corrupt a person. People's hearts are fickle. If you go again, be careful of him and test him more. Only make further plans if he is trustworthy."
He said, looking back at Li An, "One of your biggest weaknesses is credulity. It's easy to get yourself killed if you trust others too easily. You're going out alone this time, so you have to be extra careful about this."
"Yes." Li An agreed.
"When you're out, it's different from home." Qin Ran continued, "Your family won't be hostile to you, but that may not be the case for outsiders. Remember, anyone can be your enemy, as long as the benefits are big enough."
"Yes." Li An turned into a ruthless answering machine.
"It is normal to have enemies when walking in the world of cultivation. The head of Daojian Sect, the head of Danfeng, the disciples of Danfeng, your best friend, the woman you slept with last night, they could all be enemies.
“But, no matter who the enemy is, remember one thing, never panic. Only by staying calm can you survive.” Qin Ran said with a serious expression, “Also, never let your enemy know what you are thinking.”
"yes."
Qin Ran turned around and said to Li An, "From a boy to a man, it's not about how strong he is, or whether he has slept with a woman, but about responsibility. If you can stand up when you are needed, you are a man. Now, the Li family needs you to go to Daojianmen and make plans for the future of the Immortal Relics Land."
"You..." He stared at Li An and asked, "Are you a man?!"
Li An looked determined and nodded to Qin Ran, saying, “Yes!”
Qin Ran smiled, raised his hand and ruffled Li An's hair, saying, "Good boy."
Walking around the training ground, Qin Ran explained everything to Li An in detail, from the philosophy of life to poetry and songs, from the macroscopic view of the world to the internal structure of Danfeng, from the purpose of the game to the specific steps.
After completing the circle and returning to the original place, Qin Ran handed Li An to the Li family, and he returned to Li Shiyin.
"What did you tell him?" Li Shiyin asked quietly.
"Teach him how to chase girls?." Qin Ran raised his eyebrows.
Li Shiyin patted him and said mockingly, "You teach him? He's more like you're teaching him. He's the same character as his father, a playboy and amorous stud."
“You can’t hide this from me?” Qin Ran was surprised.
"Humph!" Li Shiyin was proud.
After the family finished crying, Li An came over, took Zhuifeng off Li Shiyin's shoulders, and said with a smile: "Brother Feng, if I don't make myself look like a decent person this time, I won't come back."
Zhuifeng turned around and jumped out of Li An's arms, stretched out his claws, and the claws became bigger. He slapped Li An away and said unhappily: "Your brother Feng is a tiger. Whether he looks like a human or not is none of my business."
Finally, he chased after Li An and shouted, "If you win the fight, don't forget to report your name as Brother Feng. But if you lose, don't say you know me!"
"Okay!" Li An flew away on his sword, and his voice came back from far away.
Zhuifeng nodded, showing his satisfaction.
… What kind of passionate story of a young man and what kind of romantic wanderer peach blossom is this when Ang Lee goes to Daojianmen? It is another novel about cultivating immortals.
After seeing Li An off, Qin Ran and the others had dinner at Li's house before returning to their own home.
After leaving Danfeng on his horse, Qin Ran and Li Shiyin came to Danyang and settled there, where they have lived for more than ten years.
… They naturally couldn’t live in the Li family forever. So they bought a small house in a remote area of Danyang City. They lived in seclusion in the city.
As the sun set, the couple held hands and walked home like any ordinary couple.
"Li An is a spoiled child, too simple and innocent. I am still very worried about him when he goes to Daojianmen." Li Shiyin sighed.
What is this "young aunt filter"? Even though she hit Li Ang the most, she still thought he was just a child, just being naughty.
“Innocent? Hahaha…” Qin Ran laughed uncontrollably, and finally said, “When he was still wearing open-crotch pants, he followed Zhui Feng to cheat and rob people everywhere. He was not an innocent child.”
Zhuifeng, who had turned into a kitten, squatted on Qin Ran’s shoulder, raised his paw and meowed a few times to express his protest.
But no one paid any attention to him.
Li Shiyin shook her head and said, "That's different. The little fights in the martial arts world are different from the games between sects and countries. I'm afraid he would foolishly get involved and die without knowing how."
"Don't worry, he's very smart, nothing will happen to him." Qin Ran said, "Even if we take a step back, Daojianmen still has me watching over him..."
Li Shiyin finally felt relieved when she thought that Qin Ran still had a soul clone left in Daojianmen.
"You have to pay attention to him." She warned him again, "He is the only child in the Li family."
"What are you worried about?" Qin Ran said jokingly, "When Xuan Qin's transformation is successful, your brother, parents, and others will all become cultivators, and their life spans will naturally be extended. "By then, Li Shiwen and the others will have plenty of time to have children. Who knows, your parents might even give you a brother or sister."
“Go to hell!” Li Shiyin spat at Qin Ran, “You’re so dishonest.”
But she was also worried, "I don't know how long Xuan Qin will take. I'm afraid my parents won't be able to wait."
"The mortal world has been unified. It all depends on Xuan Qin's internal affairs. Dao Jian Sect has also gained momentum and is difficult to stop. The only thing left is to drive out the Yuan organization. It won't take too long."
Qin Ran consoled him, "Besides, you forgot that I still have the elixir of immortality."
Li Shiyin's eyes lit up and she asked anxiously, "Did the immortality elixir work?"
"Almost there." Qin Ran said with a proud smile.
Li Shiyin was very happy and kissed Qin Ran. Then she remembered something and asked, "How did you arrange things with your parents?"
"You don't need to worry about them. I have made arrangements for them." Qin Ran said.
The two chatted as they walked to the door of their home.
When they got home, several children from the neighborhood were playing Cuju, and one of them kicked the ball towards them.
"Watch out!" the kids shouted, "The ball is coming!"
But the ball was still in the air, so Li Shiyin turned around, kicked it cleanly, and easily did a split in the air to intercept the ball and stop it on her toes.
The Cuju made of bamboo strips and fur was still spinning on her toes.
"Wow!" The children opened their eyes wide.
Li Shiyin tapped her toes and let the ball fall freely, then she took over with her other foot and kicked the ball up.
Then, she used her shoulders, chest, knees and feet to play Cuju in various ways. Her movements were gorgeous, beautiful and even exaggerated. Many of the movements were beyond the imagination of a child.
Finally, she stopped the ball steadily and stepped lightly on the sole of her foot.
After all the operations, she was still holding hands with Qin Ran.
Several children were stunned, and it took them a while to come to their senses. They all applauded, and an outgoing child shouted, "Aunt Shiyin taught us how to play football."
Li Shiyin was very proud, but kicked the ball back to them and said with a smile: "Next time for sure!"
"Last time she told us to practice martial arts, next time she will..." A kid muttered, "Aunt Shiyin is a scoundrel!"
“Hehe!” Li Shiyin turned around and stuck out her tongue at Qin Ran mischievously, pretending not to hear the children’s complaints.
"You're already in your 60s, but you're still pretending to be cute!" Qin Ran nodded at her and smiled, "You like to show off, but you don't teach others."
"It was you who said we should keep a low profile!" Li Shiyin is always right.
Qin Ran didn't answer. He pushed the door into the yard, closed the door, and then asked, "Do you like children very much?"
"Of course! Children are so cute!" Li Shiyin nodded.
“Well then…” Qin Ran lifted Zhui Feng from his shoulder and threw him outside the courtyard wall. Then he picked up Li Shiyin and laughed, “Give me a son!”
The bedroom door opened and closed, revealing a fierce battle inside.
Outside the courtyard, King Chasing Wind landed gracefully, curled his lips and said, "If you want to be timid, then be timid. Why are you being so mysterious, as if no one cares about you."
"Wind Chaser, come and play football with us!" the kid over there shouted.
"Meow~~~" The Wind Chasing King and the Great Demon Transformation cried out and happily joined the group of children.
After the couple fought for more than a month, Li Shiyin finally had a seed in her belly. Ten months later, the seed sprouted and appeared in this world.
Qin Ran named him Qin Lu.
Just as every name contains the earnest expectations of parents for their children, the word "Lu" is Qin Ran's expectation for his son.
The road is the road of the road, may he have a smooth journey in this life; the road is the road of the avenue, may he practice until he reaches the avenue; the road is... is the road of running away.
Another sixteen years passed, and little Qinlu was sixteen years old.
This year, the turbulent land of immortal ruins ushered in the final battle.
That day, Qin Lu saw his mother, who always boasted that she was the best swordsman in the world, actually holding a galaxy of stars and flying out of Danyang City to kill the enemies outside the city.