Imperial henchmen? Never been struck by the sword of the Six Doors (a secret police agency).

The Li family's residence, the Gentleman's Courtyard.

"It really is... a bit deserted." Li Junsu murmured, looking at the quiet courtyard and the sparrows that tilted their heads in the trees before flying away.

For Li Junsu, family is a clear and important concept, both in his past life and in this life.

Whether it was his foolish younger brother and dignified father in his past life, or his foolish older sister and the Li family members in this life, they all left a mark on Li Junsu's heart, though not a small one.

Without Li Junyi's cheerful and lively demeanor and pleasant laughter, Li Junsu felt a void in his heart.

"That's fine, it's not like we'll never see each other again." Li Junsu quickly regained his composure.

But this smile was completely different from his usual one.

With no more attachments, Li Junsu's cold and indifferent mindset quickly returned. He was able to bring the Li family back from the brink of collapse to a prominent family, and that wasn't because he was shrewd and worldly-wise.

"Are you going to Bianyun City?" A hurried voice came from outside the courtyard.

“Yes, Mother, you can wait here. It’s not too late to come back after I take up my post in places like Jiangnan or Luoyang.” Li Junsu turned around, looked at He Sui, and smiled.

"Here... take this." He Sui looked at Li Junsu for a moment, then walked up and handed him a small package.

"There's nothing inside... just some banknotes and clothes I've kept over the years. I won't go to a place like that and drag you down." He Sui looked at the boy who was half a head taller than her, suppressing the stinging in her nose.

She originally wanted to say no, let's not go to this awful place, but seeing Li Junsu's calm demeanor, she knew that this must have been the child's own request.

Li Junsu is only known for his maturity and ambition to He Sui. He Sui never has to worry about him. So how could He Sui possibly stop this opinionated child?

If she goes... she'll only cause trouble for the child.

"Mother, the clothes are very beautiful. You can take the silver notes back yourself. I have money." Li Junsu opened the package, his eyes softened as he looked at the exquisite outfit and cloak, and then he took out the silver notes.

"Mother, all that money you have is earned by me, how could I be afraid of not having enough money to spend?" Li Junsu said half-jokingly, looking at He Sui who was about to refuse.

"Alright, I know you're capable, so I won't embarrass myself anymore. Is that alright?" He Sui took the silver note, rolled her eyes at Li Junsu, and joked.

"Remember, Bianyun City is a horrible place, freezing cold. Winter is coming soon, so make sure you wear enough warm clothes," He Sui started muttering to herself.

“Mother, I am a martial artist, I am not afraid of the cold,” Li Junsu corrected He Sui.

"Also, make sure to eat on time, and don't drink excessively or visit brothels," He Sui continued to instruct.

“Mother, I am a martial artist. I can go three days without food without any problems. As for drinking and frequenting brothels, I have no interest in that,” Li Junsu replied honestly.

"Okay, I know you're capable. You must take good care of yourself and write home when you have time, okay?" He Sui's worry gradually subsided after hearing this. She reached out and pinched Li Junsu's nose, and smiled.

"He's so capable, there shouldn't be any problems." He Sui thought about Li Junsu's various achievements from childhood to adulthood and felt relieved.

Li Junsu felt a warmth in his heart as he experienced such intimate gestures.

"Yes, Mother, I will." Then, Li Junsu looked at He Sui, whose mood had improved, and smiled gently.

"Then I'll head back. It's almost lunchtime, so eat properly," He Sui said, turning back with a hint of reluctance.

She wanted to stay, but the child refused to let anyone disturb him while he was practicing martial arts.

“Okay.” Li Junsu looked at He Sui and nodded seriously.

After He Sui left.

"That's how it is. I don't ask you to have any immense wealth or power, just to be safe and sound." A gentle voice came from the corner. Li Junsu turned his head and saw Zhen Min leaning against a tree, smiling at him.

“Mother.” Li Junsu was somewhat surprised.

"Thank you for taking care of me all these years. I don't have anything else to give you, here." Zhen Min stepped forward, twirling a jade slip in her hand, and shrugged.

"Mother, what is this?" Li Junsu asked, looking at the jade slip with a puzzled expression.

“Cultivation techniques above the Earth level are all sealed in jade slips for transmission. Originally, they were only in the hands of the founders. These jade slips are extremely rare.” Zhen Min tossed the jade slip and smiled.

“My martial arts technique is called… Spring Equinox Saber Technique.” Zhen Min looked at Li Junsu and said meaningfully.

"Spring Equinox Sword Technique?! Isn't this..." Li Junsu's eyes lit up, and then he asked in a low voice.

“Yes, the Twenty-Four Solar Terms, one of the sword techniques, take it.” Zhen Min looked at Li Junsu and raised his eyebrows smugly.

The Twenty-Four Solar Terms are said to have been created by a powerful being above the Martial Venerable who sensed the spirit of heaven and earth.

Legend has it that as long as you collect a complete set of spring, summer, autumn and winter techniques, you can comprehend a Heavenly Rank technique. If you collect all twenty-four solar terms, you may even be able to glimpse divine techniques beyond the Heavenly Rank.

“Mother, I can’t accept it.” Li Junsu suppressed his emotions and said earnestly.

The Spring Equinox Saber Technique, a low-level martial art, is already capable of becoming the signature technique of some mid-level sects and a treasured heirloom of smaller sects.

"Just take it when I tell you to." Zhen Min pouted, then pressed the jade slip against Li Junsu's forehead.

Li Junsu felt a blur before his eyes, and then obscure knowledge flashed through his mind.

"Remember, don't just pursue martial arts; you must also diligently cultivate immortality. The more powerful a person is, the more likely they are to cultivate both martial arts and immortality." Zhen Min earnestly instructed Li Junsu.

"I've memorized my mother's name," Li Junsu said earnestly. He had been completely unprepared; if a cultivator had struck him in the head, he would have been dead.

However, it's not that Li Junsu didn't think of it; even if he had, there was no way for him to cultivate immortality here.

“Mother…” Li Junsu looked at the jade slip in Zhen Min’s hand, which had dimmed, with a complicated expression.

"Don't take it to heart. I used to want to be a female swordsman with unparalleled swordsmanship, but you know my father..." Zhen Min said, sticking out her tongue playfully.

“My two children are more interested in swords, so you must help me carry on the tradition of the sword.” Zhen Min looked into Li Junsu’s eyes and flicked the boy’s forehead.

“Mother, I will definitely let you return to the path of the sword in the future.” Li Junsu looked at Zhen Min and replied earnestly.

“Very good, I believe you can do it. You are very strong, especially in spirit. I’m waiting for you.” A glint of brilliance flashed in Zhen Min’s eyes before he spoke.

She got married, but that doesn't mean she can't wield a knife anymore.

"I'm leaving. Remember not to keep me waiting too long," Zhen Min said, waving goodbye as she departed.

"Remember that, okay?" Zhen Min turned around and winked at Li Junsu.

“Hmm.” Li Junsu looked at Zhen Min and said seriously.

"Spring Equinox...sword technique." Li Junsu recalled the technique in his mind, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"Is your divine sense defense insufficient?" At this moment, a refined voice came from above the courtyard.

"Grandpa?" Li Junsu looked at Li Qingfeng and asked, somewhat speechless.

"What, you don't welcome this old codger?" Li Qingfeng landed leisurely beside the stone table and asked Li Junsu with a smile.

"No, it's just that I'm wondering if you can all come at once?" Li Junsu said, sitting at the stone table.

"What, you're itching to get your hands dirty already?" Li Qingfeng teased Li Junsu.

“Yes, I want to try out the new sword technique.” Li Junsu nodded.

"Here you go." Li Qingfeng tossed a jade slip to him and prepared to leave.

"Grandpa, sit down and have a cup of tea," Li Junsu said awkwardly, pulling Li Qingfeng back as he tried to leave.

"You're quite an interesting lad," Li Qingfeng said with a smile, looking at Li Junsu who hadn't even glanced at the jade slip.

"So this kid is the culprit who 'corrupted' the other two," Li Qingfeng thought to himself, looking at Li Junsu.

When I gave the jade slip to Li Junhao and Li Junyi, they were busy asking me all sorts of questions. They treated this Earth-level cultivation technique like a cabbage, not even glancing at it.

If it weren't for his wealthy family background before he came out, they wouldn't even have been able to get a glimpse of a low-level cultivation technique.

“However, the Li family will prosper for the next three generations.” Li Qingfeng sighed again as he looked at Li Junsu.

A harmonious family brings prosperity; what could be more important than family?