Sima Yan also put down the teacup in his hand, then stood up and looked outside. If it weren’t absolutely necessary, he wouldn’t personally co to find Li Changqing.
To seek help from soone he hadn’t even t before.
"Bo Tao, is there a guest at ho?" Li Changqing walked in, imdiately noticing the three people standing there.
"Mr. Changqing."
Yin Shuyu approached, cupped her fists and said with a smile, "I apologize for disturbing you again, as a junior."
"Hmm." Li Changqing glanced at Yin Shuyu, but ultimately his attention settled on Sima Yan.
Grandmaster?
Li Changqing imdiately saw that this Sima Yan was indeed a Grandmaster.
"Brother Changqing." Sima Yan stepped forward, cupped his fists and said, "I’ve heard Shuyu talk about you; I’ve long admired you and specifically ca to visit."
"You must be Pavilion Master Sima."
Li Changqing knew that the entire Zhanhe Mansion had only one Grandmaster, and that was the Pavilion Master, Sima Yan.
After a slight sense, Li Changqing could feel that this Sima Yan before him was indeed severely injured.
But Li Changqing didn’t ntion it, as it wasn’t his business.
"I am Sima Yan. I’m sorry for the sudden disturbance and hope Brother Changqing won’t mind." Sima Yan lowered his posture significantly.
Because Sima Yan found himself unable to see through Li Changqing.
Either the person before him was an ordinary person, or his cultivation was far superior.
However, the first possibility was almost nonexistent.
"Take a seat." Li Changqing said calmly, then walked directly to the topmost seat and sat down.
That seat usually belonged to Yan Botao, the Clan Leader, but Li Changqing sitting there seed perfectly natural.
Yan Botao didn’t mind either, as this matter had nothing to do with him.
"Great Patron, then I shall take my leave first."
Yan Botao bowed to a few people, then turned to leave.
"Bo Tao, have Zhao Yiqiu and Bai Jingfei co to the Yan family for a eting. I’ll co to find you all after I’m finished here." Li Changqing instructed.
"Yes."
After Yan Botao left, Li Changqing smiled and said, "Pavilion Master Sima, please have so tea."
"Oh, okay." Sima Yan took a sip of tea, pondered for a mont, and then said, "To be honest, Brother Changqing, I ca to your esteed mansion today with a request."
Upon hearing this, Li Changqing didn’t respond, just quietly continued drinking tea.
The Yan family and Zhanhe Mansion had no dealings whatsoever; they weren’t even in the sa state, as Zhanhe Mansion was in Zhanzhou State, separated from Minghong State by a whole state, even if they were adjacent.
What matter could Zhanhe Mansion have to seek him, Li Changqing?
Li Changqing just quietly waited for Sima Yan to continue.
"I want to invite Brother Changqing to beco an Honorary Elder at our Zhanhe Mansion." Sima Yan disclosed, seeing Li Changqing remain silent.
"Oh?"
Li Changqing was taken aback, not expecting Sima Yan to approach him for sothing like this.
Honorary Elder?
Why?
Seeing the puzzled expression on Li Changqing’s face, Sima Yan gave a bitter smile and said, "To be more specific, I actually want Brother Changqing to lead our Zhanhe Mansion in participating in the Ghostly Realm trial."
"Eh?"
Li Changqing was a bit delighted.
It was like finding a pillow when one needed to sleep.
He was worried about how to participate in the Ghostly Realm trial himself, and unexpectedly, Sima Yan wanted him to lead Zhanhe Mansion into the Ghostly Realm trial?
Why?
"Why don’t you go yourself?" Li Changqing decided it was best to clarify.
"Sigh." Sima Yan sighed lightly, his eyes showing a hint of killing intent as he explained everything to Li Changqing.
It turned out that not long ago, Sima Yan’s friend, Mo Hang, the Palace Master of Snow Eagle Palace, personally ca to find Sima Yan, saying that a Secret Realm had been discovered in Zhanzhou. He invited Sima Yan to join him in exploring it.
Upon hearing about a Secret Realm, Sima Yan was naturally interested.
Many have found treasures within Secret Realms, achieving lifelong success and glory.
Sima Yan wouldn’t miss such an opportunity.
So Sima Yan agreed outright to venture into the Secret Realm with Mo Hang.
The Secret Realm was indeed dangerous; the two Grandmasters nearly perished inside, but fortunately, they reaped so rewards afterward. However, what Sima Yan didn’t anticipate was Mo Hang making a move against him, nearly resulting in his demise inside the Secret Realm.
He barely escaped.
Sima Yan couldn’t stomach the betrayal and planned to seek revenge once his injuries healed. However, his wounds were worse than anticipated, preventing him from easily using his power without exacerbating them.
Yet, at this mont, Mo Hang of Snow Eagle Palace spread the word, notifying Celestial Sea City.
He announced that Sima Yan was heavily injured and unable to lead Zhanhe Mansion into the Ghostly Realm trial, requesting that Celestial Sea City allocate Zhanhe Mansion’s twenty disciple slots to Snow Eagle Palace.
And Celestial Sea City did indeed plan to send soone to verify the authenticity of this claim.
If true, Zhanhe Mansion, without a Grandmaster, would see its slots drastically reduced, possibly getting only five, with the rest going to Snow Eagle Palace.
Upon hearing this, Sima Yan was nearly driven to spitting blood.
Therefore, Sima Yan had no choice but to find a way to recruit talented individuals to lead Zhanhe Mansion, determined to protect their slots and not let Snow Eagle Palace benefit.
Thus, Sima Yan turned to Yin Shuyu, requesting her to write to Beihan Country for assistance.
But Beihan Country was also participating in the Ghostly Realm trial, led by Zhang Yuan, with Zhao Beiming, who couldn’t co. If Zhao Beiming ca, Beihan Country would lose a Grandmaster, reducing their gained slots. Beihan Country wouldn’t agree to that.
So Yin Shuyu thought of Li Changqing.
She believed Li Changqing’s cultivation had certainly reached a Grandmaster level.
If they pleaded to Li Changqing, there might be a chance.
Regarding this unfamiliar Grandmaster, Sima Yan was quite cautious and initially didn’t want to co, but out of necessity, and unwilling to let Snow Eagle Palace take the slots, he resorted to seeking Li Changqing.
After all, he and Li Changqing had no fundantal conflicts of interest.
It was a gamble, indeed.
After listening to Sima Yan, Li Changqing realized Sima Yan was likely not lying, given his severe injuries.
"What benefits will I receive?" Li Changqing asked after listening.
Upon hearing Li Changqing’s question, Sima Yan and the others felt a bit relieved, as Li Changqing putting conditions ant the matter was negotiable.
If he outright refused, then it would be impossible to negotiate.
"Brother Changqing, na your terms, and as long as it’s within my capability, I’m open for discussion." Sima Yan took a deep breath, ready for considerable compensation.
It’s preferable to Snow Eagle Palace getting its way.
"First, the Evergreen Comrce Association will establish a branch in Zhanzhou, and in the future, Zhanhe Mansion’s procurent of supplies and daily necessities must be conducted in partnership with Evergreen Comrce Association. Additionally, Zhanhe Mansion must protect the Evergreen Comrce Association." Li Changqing stated his first condition.
"Agreed." Sima Yan imdiately agreed, as purchases could be made anywhere; as for protection, it was even more manageable. If people knew the Evergreen Comrce Association was supported by Zhanhe Mansion, who would dare trouble them?
In Zhanzhou, Zhanhe Mansion’s word held sway.
"Second, after the Ghostly Realm trial, I want thirty percent of the rit Points earned by all your disciples." Li Changqing said calmly.
"This..." Sima Yan’s expression changed slightly, finding thirty percent a bit much.
"Fine, I agree with you." Sima Yan considered briefly and consented, as getting nothing would be worse.
"Third, if in the future there’s sothing requiring Zhanhe Mansion’s intervention, you must assist once." Li Changqing’s third condition equaled a promise from Zhanhe Mansion.
"I can agree to the third, but it must not cause massive losses to Zhanhe Mansion," Sima Yan stated.
"Naturally, fine, just these three conditions. If you agree, I will consent to lead your team." Li Changqing said.
"Very well, we have an agreent." Sima Yan stood and said, "From today, Brother Changqing, you are an Honorary Elder of Zhanhe Mansion."
"No, no, it’s not ." Li Changqing shook his head, "I can recomnd a reliable Grandmaster to Zhanhe Mansion; I’m not personally going."
"Ah?"
The others were stunned, not Li Changqing?
Then who could it be?
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