Super System in the Early Tang Dynasty

Old Master Qian's face turned red, and he was furious. He sighed inwardly at the Li family's good fortune, but he also felt uneasy because he thought the people below him were not doing their job.

Over the years, Qian Buyong often suffered from insomnia. The Li family, looming before his eyes, was like a thorn in his throat! The incident from years ago, while making him proud, also made him constantly uneasy, fearing that the Li family would discover his scheme and destroy him. Although the Li family was no longer powerful, they still had a foundation, and their hidden influence still made Qian Buyong wary.

The people below, watching Old Master Qian's face change color and his breathing become labored, dared not utter a sound, for fear that if Old Master Qian couldn't catch his breath and collapsed to the ground, they would be in trouble.

A wealthy old man with a slightly pale complexion, a slightly plump body, and a kind and benevolent expression sat below, his brows furrowed, stroking his beard, looking very worried!

This man was none other than the Zhou family patriarch who went to the Li family to annul the engagement that day!

In recent days, they have spent a great deal of money and tried every means to finally eradicate the root of the Li family. They thought that with the sword in hand, they no longer needed to worry. But for some reason, the "Yuelai Inn" that suddenly appeared out of nowhere actually went to cooperate with that damned Li family.

Merchants are driven by profit, but he still couldn't understand what benefit the Yue Lai Inn could gain from cooperating with the Li family! He simply couldn't imagine—the two families he thought were originally one!

Even so, for some reason, a sudden flash of inspiration struck Old Master Zhou, and the image of a smiling, handsome young man appeared in his mind! The trace of regret hidden in his heart that day was magnified a little.

"Ha—what am I thinking?!" He shook his head, clearing his mind of these random thoughts, and focused on dealing with the situation at hand.

The business gathering in Chang'an, finding no profit to be made, inevitably ended in discord, leaving only the old patriarch of the Qian family with a pale face, sighing repeatedly...

The Li family was filled with laughter and joy!

Since the Li family received the exclusive stir-fry recipe from Yuelai Inn, and also the brewing method of the ethereal 'Qingxi Liuquan' wine, their skills have improved several times over. 'Qingxi Liuquan', with its elegant name, has already spread among the elite aristocracy and has become the favorite of literati when they write and brew wine, enjoying a life of romance!

Today, the young master who brought the Li family so much joy has returned from Chang'an, adding to the already festive atmosphere. With this double celebration, the Li family's once quiet household is now bustling with people, as if a marketplace has been opened! The Li family's gatekeeper, his face flushed, receives the tips from the arriving guests. His head, which had been slightly bowed, is now held even higher! His demeanor and presence are vastly different from before!

The saying "When one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven" is no exaggeration!

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In the golden autumn of October, the osmanthus tree that Li Xingzhi had specially planted in the courtyard and watered with spiritual spring water from time to time was now a brilliant golden yellow! It was as if the tree was covered in gold, making the courtyard shine! Its fragrance was so rich and sweet that it even drifted to neighboring courtyards, causing people to marvel! The servants of the Li family had already revered this tree as a sacred tree, a testament to the prosperity of the Li family, and a sign of the Li family's good fortune!

Beneath the osmanthus tree, the four were intoxicated by the fragrance, sipping tea brewed with the immortal spring water, enjoying a leisurely and carefree time! Suddenly, Li Xingzhi's brow furrowed and then relaxed, a look of unparalleled comfort appearing on his face—the golden halo in his mind was now shining brightly! It illuminated his sea of ​​consciousness, and his whole body felt as if it were immersed in immortal wine and elixir, feeling relaxed and refreshed!

It was harvest season, unlike the bleak and helpless years of the past. Farmers around Chang'an dug up all the sweet potatoes and corn they had planted, and saw that their small plots of land often yielded several large baskets of crops. They were all smiles!

Although they didn't plant many trees and didn't harvest much, they could already imagine the bountiful harvest next year!

In Chang'an, the harvests at the ministers' and imperial estates were even more remarkable! They were several times greater than in previous years! The servants guarding the estates, though already informed of the situation, were still speechless with astonishment! Even the masters and the emperor, who had expected this, were filled with delight!

Such a bountiful harvest was undoubtedly a very auspicious sign, instantly stabilizing the unstable position of the man who had seized power by murdering his brother and forcing his father to take the throne. The various princes and ministers, to varying degrees, also reaped substantial political capital and benefits, and were all beaming with joy!

From masters to lowly servants, everyone was munching on gleaming, golden sticks, and without prior arrangement, they all set up branches throughout the city to distribute corn and sweet potatoes to the poor! In an instant, the entire city of Chang'an, from top to bottom, was filled with sounds of joy and jubilation. The sweet aroma of corn and sweet potatoes dispelled the stale and gloomy atmosphere of this ancient capital, infusing it with a fresh and vibrant energy, making the aging heart of this thousand-year-old city begin to beat again!

Li Xingzhi walked out of the Li residence and arrived outside the city. He ate a corncob and looked at the scene of harvest joy. Suddenly, a sense of peace and happiness arose in his heart.

Although no one knew that he had gathered these corn and sweet potatoes, and there was not a single word of thanks, he had never felt so peaceful, serene, and happy before!

Suddenly, at this moment, his state of mind was elevated to an extremely high level. The surging power that had been forcibly suppressed and stabilized by the string of Buddhist beads was now free of any hidden dangers. At this moment, like a Buddha full of great wisdom, he calmly observed all living beings around him, perceiving the changes in all things!

Just then, before Li Xingzhi could even realize it, this vast, dark brown land suddenly overflowed with countless yellowish-brown energies, continuously merging into Li Xingzhi's body, gradually making his originally fragile body more solid! The somewhat illusory energy became even more profound! The wisp of energy that had been shimmering with tri-colored light and constantly circulating within Li Xingzhi's body grew thicker and more powerful, its color deepening, and it began to shimmer with a yellowish-brown glow!

"what?"

The once peaceful and serene young man suddenly frowned—amidst the festive and joyous atmosphere, a pair of somewhat cloudy eyes on his sallow, wrinkled face looked at the piles of things around him—the anxiety in his eyes was deeply imprinted in Li Xingzhi's heart!

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It's finally posted, so it doesn't count as an absence, right?

Wow! — Just here to reach 2000 words!