Miao Shou Kong Kong was stunned for a moment, then he took out a yellowed recipe book and a bag of silver from his pocket and handed them to Li Xiangyi: "Here, everything you want is here."

Li Xiangyi took the recipe and looked through it carefully. Then he took the silver and took out five taels of silver. He returned the rest to Miaoshoukongkong: "I want the recipe, but I only want five taels of silver."

Miaoshoukongkong looked at Li Xiangyi in surprise: "Huahua, what do you mean? You helped me so much, how can you only take five taels of silver? This is too little!"

Li Xiangyi put away the recipe and five taels of silver and said calmly, "I'm not helping you for money. These five taels of silver are my consultation fees. I won't take a cent more, and I won't take a cent less."

Miaoshoukongkong scratched his head, bewildered. "Li Lianhua, you're really a weirdo. You're so secretive and don't even want money. Are you some runaway scion of a wealthy family?"

Li Xiangyi smiled but didn't answer: "Okay, it's getting late, I should go back. My wife is still waiting for me at home, I have to go back quickly, otherwise she will be worried."

Miaoshoukongkong saw Li Xiangyi about to leave and hurriedly asked, "Li Lianhua, where are you going?"

Li Xiangyi mounted his horse and said, "Go home."

Miaoshoukongkong rolled his eyes and suddenly said, "Li Lianhua, are you looking for someone from the Golden Yuan League?"

Li Xiangyi's eyes were stern, and he looked at Miao Shou Kong Kong with murderous intent: "How did you know?"

Miao Shou Kong Kong felt the murderous aura emanating from Li Xiangyi and shuddered in fear. He quickly waved his hands, "No, no, no, I'm just guessing. Don't take it seriously, don't take it seriously!"

Li Xiangyi looked at Miao Shou Kong Kong deeply, and the murderous look in his eyes gradually dissipated: "Remember, don't mention this matter to anyone."

Miao Shou Kong Kong nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, don't worry, I will never tell anyone. I am a very tight-lipped person!"

Li Xiangyi snorted lightly and ignored Miaoshoukongkong: "Goodbye!"

Miaoshoukongkong watched Li Xiangyi's retreating figure, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and muttered to himself, "I'm so scared! This guy's eyes are really scary. But why is he looking for the people from the Golden Yuan League? Does he have a grudge against the Golden Yuan League?"

He thought about it and shook his head again: "Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. It has nothing to do with me anyway. I'd better leave here quickly, so as not to be targeted by the people from Fenghuotang again."

Miaoshoukongkong suddenly remembered something and shouted in the direction of Li Xiangyi: "Hey, Li Lianhua! Jiazhou, check out Lingshan Taoist Temple. Maybe there's the person you're looking for!"

The night is as dark as ink, and the Lotus Tower stands quietly under the moonlight, revealing a hint of mystery and tranquility.

Inside the house, the flickering candlelight illuminated Qiao Wanwan's figure as gentle as water.

She was dressed in a simple and elegant dress, sitting quietly at the table, holding a book in her hands, but had no intention of reading it. Her eyes drifted towards the door from time to time, as if waiting for someone to return.

Finally, the door creaked open and Li Xiangyi appeared at the door.

He stood tall and straight, with a hint of fatigue between his brows, but his eyes were still bright. The moment he saw Qiao Wanchan, the fatigue in his eyes instantly dissipated, replaced by full of tenderness.

"Banwan," Li Xiangyi called softly, and walked quickly to Qiao Wanwan's side, with a hint of apology in his tone, "Don't wait for me so late in the future, and get some rest, otherwise how can your body bear it?"

Qiao Wanwan raised her head, her pretty face looked even more charming in the candlelight.

She smiled slightly, her eyes full of concern: "Xiang Yi, I'm just worried about you." She paused and asked, "Xiang Yi, did everything go smoothly this time?"

Li Xiangyi sat down next to Qiao Wanwan, held her hand, and gently stroked it. "It went pretty smoothly. However, this time when I went out, I met the detective from Baichuanyuan, who was a rookie."

He recounted how he met Fang Duobing and how he skillfully dealt with him, with a hint of teasing and pride in his tone.

Qiao Wanwan listened with great interest, occasionally letting out a silver bell-like laugh. She glanced at Li Xiangyi with a stern look: "You, you always like to play tricks on me."

Li Xiangyi smiled, a sly look flashing in his eyes: "This is called deception in war."

He paused, his tone becoming serious. "Wanwan, Miaoshou Kongkong also told me some news about the Golden Mandarin Duck Alliance. They say it's in Jiazhou, at the Lingshan Dojo. Looks like we still have to go there."

Qiao Wanran's smile faded slightly. She gently held Li Xiangyi's hand and said softly, "Xiangyi, no matter where you go, I will accompany you."

Li Xiangyi felt warm in his heart. He held Qiao Wanwan's hand tighter with his backhand, his eyes firm: "Wanwan, luckily I still have you."

The next day, the two set off for Jiazhou.

It was already evening when we arrived in Jiazhou.

The city was bustling with activity, and the streets and alleys were filled with a festive atmosphere. The two found an inn to stay in, and after a short rest, they went out to find out the news.

Walking down the street, one could hear rumors everywhere about Wang Qingshan, the leader of the Lingshan Sect, who had publicly ascended to heaven through the abyss of death.

People were talking about it, their words filled with wonder and awe. There was also news that the Lingshan Sect was looking for a spiritual child to be Wang Qingshan's successor and continue to lead the Lingshan Sect.

"Xiangyi, what do you think about the leader of Lingshan Sect becoming an immortal in public?" Qiao Wanwan asked softly. She always felt that there was something strange about this matter.

Li Xiangyi pondered for a moment and said, "This matter is indeed a bit strange. Although Wang Qingshan is the leader of a sect, he is quite low-key and it is unlikely that he would do something so ostentatious. Moreover, the story of a cicada shedding its skin and ascending to immortality is unheard of."

As they were talking, they suddenly heard a commotion coming from the front. They looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of people gathered together, seemingly watching something exciting.

"Let's go and take a look." Li Xiangyi took Qiao Wanwan's hand and squeezed into the crowd.

"I heard that the Lingshan Sect is looking for a spiritual child. I wonder whose child will be so lucky."

"Yes, if I could be chosen as a spirit boy, I would be able to ascend to heaven in one step!"

Everyone was talking about it, their eyes full of envy and expectation.

Li Xiangyi and Qiao Wanwan exchanged a glance, each seeing a hint of solemnity in the other's eyes. It seemed that the affairs of the Lingshan Sect were even more complicated than they had imagined.

At this moment, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in the crowd. Li Xiangyi looked closely and found it was Fang Duobing! Why was he here too?

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