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At the same time, Yang Yichen, who had left the inn to handle matters in Lingjiang Province, received a message and immediately set off for a location.
It was a dilapidated courtyard. From the outside, the worn wooden door hung at an angle, and the iron lock above it seemed to have been there for ages, its purpose unclear.
When the wind blew, the wooden door rattled as if it might be blown away at any moment; however, those familiar with it knew that this state had been maintained for ten years.
Yang Yichen suddenly slowed his pace and approached a certain spot beside the main gate. He leaped over the wall and entered.
At that moment, a somewhat cold voice came from within: "You’ve arrived?"
"Yes, Master, I’m here!" The young man's face was icy cold, his expression showing not a hint of emotion.
The old man slowly turned around. He had his head held high, wearing a dark robe. His eyes were slightly raised, his face expressionless, but a sinister smile played at the corners of his mouth.
Judging by his appearance, he looked to be around forty years old, but in reality, he was over sixty.
This man was none other than Yang Yichen's master, who was also the leader of the Inorganic Gate, known as Absolute Hand.
Overall, Yang Yichen had mixed feelings about this master. Why?
The person before him had saved him from dire straits; however, he had pulled him from one pit of fire into another from which he could not escape.
Yet still, he did not hate him. If it weren't for him and those tortures, he would not be able to live under the sun like a normal person today or have had the chance to meet Liu Qingxi. Without those experiences, there would be no current happiness.
Of course, aside from those tortures, Absolute Hand treated him quite well.
"What brings you here today, Master?" Yang Yichen asked as usual.
After two years without enduring that heart-wrenching medicinal bath or being experimented on like a white mouse by Absolute Hand, his heart no longer raced as it once did upon seeing his master.
Thinking about being pulled back from the gates of hell by him, Yang Yichen still felt very grateful.
Why does the leader of Inorganic Gate possess such excellent medical skills? Why is it that so many doctors diagnosed him as lacking and powerless, yet he could easily resolve the issue?
That is because Absolute Hand, besides having the ability to forge weapons, has a deep understanding of medicine, with skills that rival those of the imperial physicians who treat the emperor and his consorts. This time, he was able to gradually eliminate the poison that had accumulated in Yang Yichen's body over the years, a process that took years of research to completely eradicate.
"The court is currently in turmoil due to this earthquake. Now, people everywhere are claiming that those in power are unkind, which has stirred up great anger. The best course of action now is for the emperor to voluntarily abdicate and allow capable individuals to govern Western Moon."
It was precisely because of this situation that he hurried back to instruct his disciple.
"Master, such consequences are not surprising. With such great upheaval, there will definitely be those who take this opportunity to incite rebellion," Yang Yichen said after a moment of thought. "Inorganic Gate has always stayed out of court affairs; it has nothing to do with us."
This was the reason why Inorganic Gate had survived for hundreds of years—by not siding with any faction and not giving any side an opportunity, they were able to endure.
However, the next words left him momentarily stunned: "Perhaps this time we won't be able to escape!"
"We won't be able to escape!" The tone of Absolute Hand carried a hint of sadness and loneliness, a sight Yang Yichen had never seen before.
This master, who was always proud and confident and never interacted with court officials—why this time?
As if sensing his confusion, Absolute Hand spoke softly: "The struggle this time is too intense; we can no longer remain uninvolved."
Following this, Yang Yichen verified the consistency of the information between himself and Absolute Hand.
"During this period, you will stay in Provincial Capital to handle various matters. I still need to go out for a while." Just like when he arrived, he vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye.
"Perhaps you could choose one from among the court."
At this moment, Yang Yichen was unaware that such a choice would have a significant impact on his future life.
As the leader of a certain sect, every decision he made concerned the lives of many people, especially regarding the Inorganic Gate, which seemed to be a coveted prize for all parties involved.
At this time, only Yang Yichen remained in this dilapidated courtyard.
Coming back to his senses, he looked around at the scenery with confusion; indeed, it was different, and it seemed he would need to put in some effort.
The situation inside the courtyard was vastly different from that outside. It was meticulously planned, with various flowers blooming in vibrant colors. However, the biggest difference was that Yang Yichen found himself in a forest where every step he took changed his surroundings 360 degrees.
It turned out there were Gossip mechanisms set up here, and he had to walk correctly to find his way out.
Initially, Yang Yichen needed two hours to safely exit, but after training, the time taken to break the formation became shorter and shorter. However, today, Yang Yichen struggled for a while before finally stumbling out. He cursed under his breath, realizing he was still inexperienced; this level of effort was far from what his master could achieve.
In the evening, the Ying Mansion concluded its discussion meeting for the day. It was essentially their first meeting where they introduced themselves and got to know each other before dispersing back to their respective residences.
There would still be time for specific issues to be analyzed in detail and left for everyone to discuss.
However, upon returning to the inn, Liu Qingxi was puzzled to find that Yang Yichen was not there waiting as expected.
Half an hour later, this kid finally staggered in from outside, looking as if he had just survived a world war.
Yang Yichen felt quite embarrassed; he had really put in a lot of effort but had also come to understand many issues during that time.
“Qingxi, finish your meal and rest early. When we head back in a few days, you should go first; I still have some matters to attend to here.”
Liu Qingxi nodded slightly; he was not a child who didn't understand things. It was fine for him to walk by himself, as he could reach home by evening.
Three days later, after finishing his business, Liu Qingxi bid farewell to Elder Ying. "Master, the house in Biqi Town is still under construction. I can't rest easy without overseeing it, and the foundation digging is about to start in a few days. I really can't stay any longer."
"That's fine then. Take care on the road. If you have any matters, send a letter. Come visit when you have time," Elder Ying said, no longer insisting on keeping him.
This disciple may be young, but he had his own plans in mind.
"Take care, Master. You can also come to my place."
"Alright, alright. I will definitely visit when I have time, but don't forget our monthly agreement."
It turned out that since Liu Qingxi lived far from the Provincial Capital, they had discussed a final arrangement where Liu Qingxi had to come for lessons twice a month.
Elder Ying was eager to pass on all his knowledge to Liu Qingxi.
In the inn, Liu Qingxi packed his belongings.
He had been in the Provincial Capital for seven or eight days; truly, it was his first time being away from Ten Li Pu for such a long period. His bag was filled with unique items, all gifts for Big Kid.
The next day at dawn, Liu Qingxi prepared to leave.
As he pushed open the door, he saw a young man standing at the entrance with a bright smile.
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