Super System in the Early Tang Dynasty

A three-story redwood building stood tall, overlooking the river!

Carved railings and painted beams, eaves soaring high as if about to take flight.

The green tiles, contrasted with the red and green, are incredibly vibrant yet retain a refined charm, truly exuding an ancient elegance!

However, it doesn't look like a martial arts school at all!

Li Qing turned around, intending to ask the big man again, only to find that the man had already left sometime earlier.

The two exchanged a glance and walked towards the wooden building.

When we got to the bottom of the wooden building, we saw two people hanging a plaque. The plaque was covered by a long red cloth, so we couldn't see the words on the back.

"This building looks incredibly elegant. May I ask what it's used for? Would you two be so kind as to inquire?"

Seeing Li Qing's praise of the tall building behind them, the two men's previously expressionless faces softened into smiles. The older one even stroked his long beard, looking quite pleased with himself!

"We are..."

"This building is intended for use as a restaurant and inn. If you are interested, young sir, please come over in ten days. I will not disappoint you." The older man spoke with a slight smile, while the younger man beside him spoke with some urgency.

Li Qing nodded, bowed, and then asked, "Does the old gentleman know what this place was used for before?"

"Before? You've come to the right person!" The older man stroked his beard and hair, seemingly quite proud, and said slowly, "Before this building was built, this was also a restaurant, which is said to have been around for more than ten years... Before that restaurant, there was also a martial arts arena, which was quite remarkable, and was said to be very famous in the Green Forest Road! However, after so many years, I can't remember the name of the martial arts arena."

Li Qing and Li Linzhi exchanged a glance and asked, "Is it 'Eagle Soaring Martial Arts Arena'?"

"Yes, yes, yes! That's the name! More than ten years ago, I don't know what happened, but overnight, everyone in the martial arts arena disappeared..."

The old man seemed to have a good impression of the two people in front of him and wanted to chat for a while, but Li Qing took his leave with Li Linzhi.

"What are you looking at! Get back to work!"

The young man next to him stared in disbelief at the usually serious and taciturn old shopkeeper.

The old man snorted and squinted at the two departing figures. "We've already met some important people before we've even opened for business. Looks like I, Old Liu, am about to have a stroke of good luck!"

The old man had observed people for most of his life, but he had never seen anyone with such a strange and pure aura as these two.

"Where are we going now?"

After lunch, Li Qing looked around at the wine flags fluttering and the constant flow of people, and felt a little lost for a moment.

“My grandfather said in his letter that he had some familial ties with the eldest son of the Wang family in Luoyang…” the girl said, her voice growing softer and softer.

She knew that Li Qing was not someone who liked to be restrained.

Li Qing had also read the letter and knew that his grandfather hoped the two of them could use his old relationship to become retainers in the Wang family. Not only would they be well-fed and clothed, but they wouldn't have to worry about his old enemies coming after them.

If it weren't for the old man's desire to save face back then, he might have ended up as a carefree guest in the Wang family.

Li Qing frowned; he really didn't want to live under someone else's roof.

"if……"

"It's alright, let's go, there's nowhere else to go anyway!" Li Qing's brows relaxed as he smiled at the girl.

***

Luoyang, the Wang family.

An elderly man with graying hair and beard, but full of energy, emerged from a small side door.

"You're the granddaughter of that 'bald eagle'? What happened to that eagle? Did it get kicked by a rabbit?" The old man's eyes gleamed as he looked at the two people in front of him, a nostalgic look in his eyes as he spoke.

"My grandfather, he... he..." the girl said, tears streaming down her face.

The old man hadn't expected that his words would hit the nail on the head.

Seeing the girl crying uncontrollably, the old man gave Li Qing, who was standing next to him, a wink.

Seeing the girl crying incessantly, Li Qing was completely at a loss and could no longer understand the old man's meaning.

"Alright, alright, stop crying! That 'bald eagle' doesn't like his granddaughter crying in front of others!"

The old man's words were truly effective. As soon as he spoke, the girl stopped crying and just stared at him angrily. It was unclear whether she was angry because the old man had made her cry and lose face, or because he had called her grandfather a "bald eagle."

"Come with me. I can't make decisions about your affairs; I'll have to report to the master! But don't worry, with the friendship left behind by Old Man Ying, this shouldn't be difficult."

The old man led the two men through the Wang family mansion, along the corridors, through several crescent-shaped gates, turning around and around until they were completely dizzy.

Li Qing looked at the surrounding artificial hills, eaves, and lakes, and secretly clicked his tongue in amazement; Li Linzhi was also dumbfounded.

"Almost there, we'll be there soon."

"Uncle, who are these two?"

The old man was leading the two forward when suddenly, a figure emerged from behind a rockery and blocked their way.

"So it's the eldest young master!" The old man bowed to the young man who appeared before them.

The young man had his hair tied up in white silk, wore a moon-white robe with silver threads, and a fur robe over it. He had an indescribable air of refined elegance that made others feel inferior.

Li Qing felt somewhat uncomfortable looking at the boy who was looking up at her.

"Is this what they call showing off? I'll tolerate it!" Li Qing cursed inwardly, whether out of jealousy or for some other reason.

"This is the granddaughter of Elder Ying, who taught you martial arts back then," the old man introduced, and then briefly recounted the story.

“Since she is Elder Eagle’s granddaughter, I agree to this matter. There’s no need to trouble Ye Ye any further,” the young man said, his words carrying an undeniable authority.

"Auntie can arrange the rest. Elder Ying is also my teacher, so I'll show them around the mansion."

Young Master Wang looked at Li Qing and said, "You're also Elder Ying's student, right?" Then he looked at Li Linzhi and said with a smile, "Come on, let me show you around this mansion. We're all Elder Ying's students, so we're family from now on!"

As he spoke, the boy led the way, pointing out and introducing the various items in the room. His tone was gentle and calm, making one feel as warm as a spring breeze.

Even Li Qing, who was still displeased, had to look at this young master with new respect and even developed some goodwill towards him.

"As expected of a young master from a prestigious family, truly extraordinary!" Li Qingyi snapped out of his daze and secretly became wary—damn it, why is he being so solicitous for no reason? Could he be up to no good?

Li Qing was unaware that this was the consistent practice of powerful clans—never easily making enemies, and never easily letting go of any talented person.

Besides, there was already some goodwill left by Elder Ying involved. If they stayed put, who knows what others might say about the Wang family! Of course, this is also related to the Wang family's awkward situation in recent decades.