The Imperial Martial Pill Venerable

Li Yunchun watched as Huang Yanrou and Qin Ya left, the corners of his mouth curling into a slight smirk. Bai Haichen, who had by now recovered his senses, came to his side. "Brother Li, are you really going to let him get away with that? Can you just stomach that insult?"

Li Yunchun stroked his chin, his eyes narrowing slightly. His tone became somewhat frivolous as he said, "Brother Bai, I didn’t expect Heifeng City to have such a remarkably beautiful woman. Huang Yanrou... heh. Interesting."

A shiver went down Bai Haichen’s spine, and his face paled slightly.

’He considered himself somewhat knowledgeable about Li Yunchun, so he knew at once that Huang Yanrou was in for a terrible time. But she was the woman he fancied!’

"Hmm, judging by Brother Bai’s expression, could it be that there’s some issue with this Huang Yanrou?" Li Yunchun asked with a knowing half-smile upon seeing Bai Haichen’s face. At the sight of that smile, Bai Haichen’s own expression shifted through several shades.

"It is her good fortune to have caught Brother Li’s eye."

Ultimately, Bai Haichen relented.

In Heifeng City, he was the undisputed number one of the younger generation.

However, in Chu Province, Li Yunchun was the true genius. The power backing him was the Flying Snow Sect, the number one Sect in the entire province—a force he couldn’t hope to match.

It was no exaggeration to say that the Flying Snow Sect could effortlessly change who ruled Heifeng City, letting it be run by the Lis, the Lins, or the Zhaos. The Bai Family, however, would be wiped from the map!

He did fancy Huang Yanrou, that was true, but not to the point where he would throw all caution to the wind. Besides, what he truly coveted was the Huang Family that stood behind her.

But the Huang Family was on par with his own Bai Family, to say nothing of the Flying Snow Sect.

"However, behind Huang Yanrou is the Huang Family, and they are the number one Martial Arts Family in Heifeng City. It’s said they even have a Half-Step King presiding over the family. That might be a little tricky," Bai Haichen said with some difficulty after giving it some thought.

"A Half-Step King? Heh. So what?"

Li Yunchun just smiled, unconcerned. ’Never mind a Half-Step King; the Flying Snow Sect has several true Martial Arts Kings.’

Ignoring Li Yunchun’s schemes for the moment, Qin Ya and Huang Yanrou had already returned to the Huang estate. The moment Qin Ya was back, the old butler sought him out.

"Young Master Qin, the Patriarch requests your presence."

"The Patriarch?"

Qin Ya smiled. "Lead the way."

He was led through corridors, courtyards, and gardens, finally arriving at a study. Qin Ya stepped inside and saw a middle-aged man wielding a brush with flourishing strokes.

Sensing Qin Ya’s presence, the man paused his brushwork. He looked up, his sharp eyes sweeping over Qin Ya for a moment before he offered a gentle smile. "You must be Qin Ya."

"I am."

"Heh, I heard you were gravely injured. Are you recovering well?"

"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Huang. I’m already much better."

"That’s good to hear."

"By the way, from which sect do you hail, Young Master Qin?"

Huang Chuan smiled faintly, thinking to himself, ’Qing Shui was right. This young man before me is truly extraordinary. There isn’t the slightest sign of True Essence circulating through his body, yet his physical fortitude far surpasses that of an ordinary Martial Artist.’

"I am a Disciple of Kunyun Palace."

As his words landed, the study was plunged into silence.

After a moment, Huang Chuan and the old butler finally recovered from their astonishment. ’Kunyun Palace? Is it just a shared name, or is it really that legendary Hidden Sect?!’

"And which Kunyun Palace might that be, Young Master?"

"Heh. The one you’re thinking of."

The expressions on Huang Chuan and the old butler grew grave. Huang Chuan asked, "Are you speaking of the Kunyun Palace, one of the Four Great Hidden Sects of the Southern Domain?"

"You two seem to have your doubts."

"It’s not that we don’t believe you. We just hope that you might provide some proof."

Qin Ya produced the Cyan Cloud Enforcement Order. Huang Chuan and the butler, however, looked somewhat puzzled upon seeing it. The Token was exquisitely crafted from a special material, and it closely resembled the Cyan Cloud Order they remembered. ’But what do those two words, "Law Enforcement," mean?’

Huang Chuan fell into deep thought for a moment. Whether Qin Ya’s identity was real or not, he couldn’t afford to be careless. Besides, it was safer to believe it than to dismiss it. He decided to treat him as the real deal and smiled. "My respects to a high disciple of Kunyun."

"Mm."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a moment. Suddenly, Qin Ya turned to the old butler beside them. "You’ve suffered a severe, hidden injury that caused your cultivation to regress, haven’t you?"

Hearing this, Huang Chuan and the old butler were slightly surprised. ’He could see the old butler’s hidden ailment? Could he also understand medicine and the Alchemy Dao?’

Qin Ya took out a Pill Formula and handed it to Huang Chuan. "Here is a formula for an elixir. Have the ingredients gathered, and I can refine it for him."

"This..." The old butler looked hesitant.

"Rest assured. I have some confidence in my Alchemy Dao."

"Well... alright, then."

’It was already shocking that Qin Ya could see the injury inside my body,’ the butler thought. ’I don’t believe he can actually cure it, but he’s an honored guest of the Huang Family, and possibly a disciple of Kunyun Palace. These ingredients don’t cost much. Even if we just buy them for him to play around with and throw away, it’s no big deal.’

Two days later, Qin Ya went to the Worldwide Business Association to pick up some medicinal ingredients, and the herbs for the old butler were also ready. Qin Ya immediately found a quiet spot, laid down several layers of Arrays, gave Huang Yanrou a few instructions, and then entered seclusion to begin his Refining.

「Five days after Qin Ya entered seclusion.」

Bai Haichen and Li Yunchun arrived at the Huang estate together.

"What?! Marry my daughter?!"

When Li Yunchun arrived at the Huang estate, Huang Chuan personally came out to greet him. After all, his background was nothing to scoff at. He was a True Disciple of the Flying Snow Sect’s Sect Leader; who would dare show him disrespect?

But his expression changed instantly when he heard the reason for their visit. He was a complete stranger to Li Yunchun, and this was the man’s very first time visiting, yet he was directly asking to marry his daughter. ’This can’t be good!’

"Young Master Li must be joking. You are the number one genius of Chu Province; there’s no woman you couldn’t have. With Yanrou’s aptitude, how could she possibly be worthy of you?"

Li Yunchun shook his head. "No, no. Ever since I saw Miss Yanrou at Brother Bai’s banquet, I was smitten at first sight. For the past few days, I’ve been unable to eat or sleep, so I have come today to boldly propose marriage."

Hearing this, the hearts of Huang Chuan and the old butler sank.

They knew Bai Haichen had been pursuing Huang Yanrou, but they never imagined he would just hand her over to another man in the blink of an eye, as if she were mere cargo to be traded away. His actions filled them with furious resentment, and their faces turned grim.

"Young Master Li, marriage is a serious matter, not child’s play. My daughter has always been independent. If you wish to marry her, you must ask her first."

"Heh. A marriage is decided by the parents’ command and the matchmaker’s word. If Patriarch Huang agrees, I’m sure Miss Yanrou will comply. I’m just curious... what is your decision, Patriarch Huang?" Li Yunchun said coolly, lightly waving his Jade Fan.

"We should ask Yanrou first."

"There’s no need to ask. I... refuse to marry him."

Just then, a graceful figure entered the main hall. She wore a green gauze skirt, her hair was as black as ink, and her lovely face was covered in a layer of frost. It was none other than the Huang Family’s daughter, Huang Yanrou.