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

"Where are you going!" Li Junyi, who was eavesdropping in the corner, tugged at Li Junsu's sleeve as he walked straight out of the council hall.

"Ah, Sister Yi, I need to go to the library." Li Junsu came back to his senses, looked at Li Junyi, and smiled.

"Okay, go ahead, I'll wait for you to come back." Li Junyi winked at Li Junsu.

"Okay, Sister Yi, see you at noon." Li Junsu nodded in agreement.

The library can only be accessed by oneself.

Whether it's an oral order or a written order, only the person issuing the order can go there.

One person at a time.

......

Bookshelf.

"Uncle Wu, the patriarch and elders have asked me to go to the top floor," Li Junsu said slowly, bowing slightly.

"Second Young Master? Go upstairs." Li Wu opened his eyes behind the desk, a glint of shrewdness flashing in them, and then nodded.

Upon hearing this, Li Junsu went straight to the top floor.

......

"Is this the one?" Li Junsu looked at the ancient book with its blue cover and gold lettering, somewhat expectant.

......

[The Azure Dragon invites the moon, the swift blade emerges from the sea; killing without shedding blood, slitting the throat without a trace of red—this is the mark of a beginner.]

[A divinely ordained union, receiving a wisp of dragon energy, revealing true meaning, advancing to the Earthly Realm.]

"Quick Blade..." A hint of amazement flashed in Li Junsu's eyes as he murmured.

This technique is a specialized killing method.

......

"Uncle Wu, I'm going back." Li Junsu placed the cultivation manual on the table and looked at Li Wu.

"Okay, copy it yourself and return it in a month." Li Wu nodded.

"Yes, Uncle Wu." Li Junsu nodded and left.

"Azure Dragon Invites the Moon... The patriarch has gone to great lengths for you," Li Wu murmured, slowly closing his eyes.

......

Gentleman's Courtyard.

“You’re back.” Li Junyi, sitting at the stone table, smiled at Jun Su.

"Okay, Sister Yi, I'll make a copy of this cultivation technique for you later." Li Junsu waved the cultivation technique in his hand.

"No," Li Junyi said.

"If this is discovered, you'll be punished. Give it to me, and I'll ignore you," Li Junyi firmly refused.

"Alright, Sister Yi." Li Junsu could only chuckle helplessly at Li Junyi's resolute expression.

"Alright, you martial arts fanatic, you're going to practice again, aren't you? Go on, go on." Li Junyi waved his hand, then lay down on the stone table.

Li Junsu doesn't spend time with her.

Li Junsu could only shake his head helplessly as he looked at Li Junyi, who treated this place as his own home.

......

One month later, in the council chamber.

"You, you've already achieved minor mastery so quickly?" Li Yinian asked incredulously, looking at the sharp glint in Li Junsu's eyes.

"Yes, Patriarch," Li Junsu replied calmly, cupping his hands in greeting.

For Li Junsu, it had been eight years since he had gained such influence.

Li Junsu also understood what the sectarian method meant. The method in the sectarian method is the perception of the cultivation technique, the operation of the cultivation technique, and the understanding of combining the internal energy in the body with the cultivation technique.

And the foundation... is the source of one's own cultivation method.

For example, the Azure Dragon Inviting the Moon in his hand is a martial arts sword technique.

"Martial arts" is a miscellaneous category; almost all martial arts techniques are prefixed with "Martial Sect".

Of course... there are all sorts of categories, including Taoism, Buddhism, and Zen.

However, there are very few in the world that can be categorized into a single school or sect.

This requires not only fame, but also the hard work and inheritance of countless predecessors and successors. Both the foundation and the power of the technique are indispensable.

Li Junsu had seen the Daoist sword technique in the library. Although it was only a basic sword technique, it was prefixed with "Daoist"...

Afterwards, Li Junsu, who had accumulated knowledge over many years, easily entered the realm of patriarchal clan law.

For him, cultivation was the greatest joy in the world; he even used meditation to replace sleeping.

"This is the token. Now all the mines outside the city are under your jurisdiction. As for the Chu family you mentioned... you can handle it as you see fit," Li Yinian said slowly.

"Yes, Master." Li Junsu cupped his hands in response.

"If you... have nothing else to do... then get ready to leave," Li Yinian said, his emotions complex.

"Yes, sir." Li Junsu bowed and turned to leave.

"Wait a minute." Li Yinian suddenly called out to Li Junsu.

"Patriarch." Li Junsu paused, speaking with some confusion.

"Go find Uncle Li and get your knife," Li Yi said in a low voice.

"Yes."

Li Yinian watched Li Junsu's departing figure with a complex expression.

“Let him…give it a try,” Li Yinian murmured.

......

forest.

"What, did Li Tiancai call me here to laugh at me?" Lin Jin appeared in the woods, looking at Li Junsu with a complicated expression.

He and Li Junsu were known as the two prides of Qingfeng City, both geniuses being unparalleled.

But now... he himself is ruined, but Li Junsu is not. He must be just one step away from becoming a member of the patriarchal clan.

Perhaps he has already entered the realm of sectarian law.

As for himself... not only did he fall from the peak of the inner circle all the way back to the entry level, but no matter how he cultivated, his inner strength would disappear into thin air.

"No, the Chu family intends to join forces with us to target the Lin family," Li Junsu said calmly, looking at the lake in front of him.

"You want to help me?" Lin Jin approached, somewhat surprised.

Li Junsu is an upright person; if he wanted to assassinate him, he wouldn't do it this way.

Since he said it so openly, it means he intends to help me.

“Yes, and I’ll also help you get rid of those people from the Lin family.” Li Junsu turned his head and said.

"Your Li family will reap the benefits?" Lin Jin laughed. Having experienced a low point, he had become more savvy about human relationships.

“But this is the best way,” Li Junsu said calmly.

silence.

Lin Jin knew that Li Junsu was right; the Lin family was now in a state of chaos, filled with infighting.

The First Elder's faction wanted to oust their father, and the Second Elder was not to be outdone.

My dad sacrificed so much for me...

He had no right to negotiate with Li Junsu. If he did not agree, the Lin family would only be divided up.

"Why can't the Grand Elders... be like you?" Lin Jin asked Li Junsu with a complicated expression.

"Because only by making this sacrifice can I survive," Li Junsu said calmly.

Unity and friendship were only possible after Li Junsu made his position clear.

Whether it's Madam Zhen or his own cheap father, if he wants to seize the throne, he will only die.

Lin Jin was taken aback.

“Besides, the Li family never really belonged to me.” Li Junsu turned around.

"Tell your father that he is at the Li family home to welcome you," Li Junsu said casually as he walked away.

"I understand, thank you," Lin Jin said, watching Li Junsu's retreating figure.

"You're welcome, it's just a mutually beneficial arrangement," Li Junsu said as he left.

......

Li family.

"Second Young Master, this is the Yellow-grade weapon [Moon Gazing], forged from millennia-old meteorite iron and the essence of moon frost." Uncle Li handed over a moon-white short sword with both hands.

"Thank you, Uncle Li." Li Junsu took the dagger, put it into his sleeve, and turned to leave.

"I'm leaving," Li Junsu said, carrying a simple bundle on his back.

"Take care, Second Young Master." Uncle Li said softly to himself as he watched Li Junsu's retreating figure.

"Second Young Master..." Uncle Li sighed and turned to leave.

"Young Master," Uncle Li said, looking at Li Junhao hiding behind the door in surprise.

"I've come to see my second brother. I'm leaving now." Li Junhao wasn't embarrassed and left directly.

......

Inside the carriage.

Suddenly, an arrow flew into the carriage.

Li Junsu looked at the strips of cloth wrapped around the arrow and unwrapped them.

[Idiot, come back soon.]

"Let's go." Li Junsu lifted the curtain, looked at Li Junyi waving from behind the tree and the embarrassed coachman, and smiled.

"I'll be right back." Then, Li Junsu mouthed the words.

"That's more like it." Li Junyi nodded in satisfaction, then watched the carriage drive away with reluctance.