Super System in the Early Tang Dynasty

Leaving aside the turmoil in Chang'an, at this moment, the Li family's backyard was filled with a scene of parting and farewell.

Upon hearing that the young scholar Wang Erlang was going to join the army, everyone in the Li family was alarmed. Even the usually indifferent Old Master Li came out and had a long talk with Wang Erlang, from ancestral legacy to bloodline inheritance. Unfortunately, he couldn't change Wang Erlang's mind.

Thus began the Li family's whirlwind relocation project!

Li Xingzhi watched as everyone from top to bottom, whether servants and maids, business allies of the Li family, or even Li Linzhi, Hongniang, and the young Zhou girl who had been brought back, all came to join in the fun.

After everyone left, Wang Erlang looked at the bags and packages in front of him, enough to fill several carts. They contained everything from snacks and various clothes to salt for rinsing his mouth and his favorite miscellaneous writings. A hint of bitterness appeared on Wang Erlang's still somewhat childish face, but his heart was filled with warmth.

Only then did he feel a sense of belonging to this mansion in Chang'an—this was home! The loneliness and desolation after his parents' passing were instantly filled.

Li Xingzhi walked in, looked at Wang Erlang's miserable face, and then at the side hall piled high with things, leaving almost no room to step, and felt the same way. However, he remembered the feeling of his parents preparing things for him every time he was about to go to school in his previous life.

"Alright, stop crying! I've already prepared everything for you. You and Brother Xue each get a portion. I'll keep these things for you for now, and you can use them when you get married!"

Li Xingzhi didn't see that when he mentioned getting married, Wang Erlang, besides his usual awkwardness as a young man, also had a glint in his eye, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Li Xingzhi led Wang Erlang and Xue Rengui into another room, where a large table held two large packages, several gourds of various sizes, and two black rattan armors.

"Once you're in the army, I can't help you. Even if you die, I might not be able to collect your bodies. So, from now on, you'll have to rely on yourselves!" Although his words were harsh, like a casual joke, there was no smile on Li Xingzhi's face. "This big package is full of clothes; those next to it are gifts I'm giving you!"

He pointed to the two black rattan armors and said, "These two are precious armors made of a strange ancient rattan, truly impervious to swords and spears! As for their other wonders, you will discover them later. Put them on now!"

It's called rattan armor, but apart from some ancient rattan veins, it's actually similar to ordinary silk clothing, only slightly thicker.

The moment they put on the rattan armor, they felt it was incredibly light and supple, yet not smooth. What initially seemed a little small, strangely fit perfectly on their bodies, creating a peculiarly comfortable sensation as it rubbed against them, like the cool touch of a woman's delicate hand. Under the sweltering sun, their previously burning bodies instantly felt refreshed!

Wang Erlang touched the armor, curious but unimpressed. Xue Rengui, on the other hand, looked at the armor with shining eyes, caressing the inner armor on his body as if it were a lover, making Li Xingzhi feel a little nauseous.

Ignoring their curiosity, Li Xingzhi pointed to the gourds beside him and continued, "These gourds are full of medicine, including some common wound medicine. I'm sure you'll find them useful, so I've filled one gourd for each of you. This wound medicine can be taken internally or applied externally; it's incredibly effective! Just use it yourself and don't cause any trouble!"

As he spoke, he took a gourd from the table, on which were clearly written the words "Bigu" (辟谷, meaning fasting). "The pill inside is called 'Bigu Pill' (辟谷丹). Taking one pill allows an ordinary person to go without food for three days." He glanced at Xue Rengui. "As for you, it can barely keep you from starving for one day! However, don't use this unless you're absolutely desperate!"

The gates of the Li residence were wide open, and amidst a procession of people seeing them off, two men, one tall and one short, one young and one strong, each carrying a large bag on their back and several gourds hanging from their waists, emerged. The only difference was that the younger one was carrying a gleaming silver spear with a red tassel!

When we reached the street corner, it was time to part ways.

Xue Rengui remained silent as always, only bowing deeply three times to Li Xingzhi, his gratitude evident in his eyes. Wang Erlang, on the other hand, bowed directly to Li Xingzhi, a gesture of respect to an elder—if it weren't for Li Xingzhi, Wang Erlang would probably be begging for food somewhere today! Though they were brothers, they treated each other like parents!

Li Xingzhi looked at Wang Erlang kneeling on the ground and accepted his bow without flinching. "Don't be so sentimental! In the future, don't be timid and hesitant in your actions. If anything happens, just tell your elder brother. Even if you cause a huge hole in the sky, your elder brother will hold it up for you! However, if you do anything like deserting your post, then don't come to see me again."

Parting is inevitable!

Li Xingzhi watched the two figures disappear into the distance, feeling as if a piece of his heart had been emptied. From the moment he came into this world, he had depended on Wang Erlang for survival, but he never expected that the day of parting would come so soon.

Life must go on, and even the closest people have their own lives to live.

Since the Li family overpowered the Qian family two years ago and made a powerful entrance, with Li Xingzhi's protection, they have expanded rapidly, like an inflating balloon. Except for strictly prohibited items like smuggled salt and iron trading, the Li family can get involved in almost any business. The Chuyunlou, originally confined to Luoyang and Chang'an, has now spread throughout the Central Plains! Languifang, famous for its textile dyeing and weaving, has become a sought-after establishment in high society due to its exquisite craftsmanship, dominating the market and exuding an aura of arrogance!

Meanwhile, Li Xingzhi's two major businesses—the Library and the Yuelai Inn—have become a rising and formidable force.

Besides its superior food service compared to Chuyunlou, Yuelai Inn is also famous for its most comfortable accommodations! From luxurious villas to various private rooms, as long as you have the money, you can get the best and cleanest service, making you more comfortable than at home; in particular, the walls, doors and windows of each room have excellent sound insulation, which makes people curious and amazed, and also brings greater enthusiasm.

Yuelai Inn has become the top choice for luxury travelers. Many spoiled young men even stay there every day, never going home, enjoying the best service and becoming the earliest known "homebodies."

The library attracted countless students from impoverished families from the very beginning!

By this time, books were no longer a monopoly of aristocratic families. Although books remained extremely precious, a storm of knowledge was beginning to sweep through the land!

Countless impoverished students who emerged from the library began to enter the most basic levels of this great nation. They left with gratitude for the library and for those who founded it.

One can imagine that, in a few years, once these students from humble backgrounds have truly grown up, the library will become a sacred place of knowledge.

It may not be the most powerful institution, but it is definitely the place that no one dares to mess with!

Of course, the premise is that the library can continue to develop and not be destroyed by those powerful families who have come to their senses!

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Some people say that the goddess thing is a pain in the ass, and I actually think it's a bit of a pain in the ass and a bit melodramatic myself!

Actually, I didn't have testicular pain last night, I just had a bit of a headache.