Chapter 99

April 16th, 2:00 PM.

Li Li Li Yuan took leave and, with Wan Qinghe who had come to pick him up at school, sat in a low-altitude aircraft heading toward the interview location.

"Uncle, the interview is set at the City Martial Hall?" Li Li Li Yuan was surprised when he heard Wan Qinghe's words after sitting down in the aircraft.

"That's right." Wan Qinghe smiled: "Because Elder Fei returned early today."

"He learned about this matter and decided to set the interview location at the City Martial Hall."

"Therefore."

"After the interview is over, we will go see Elder Fei." Wan Qinghe said.

"Good." Li Li Li Yuan was still quite expectant; a City Hall Master, and of a provincial capital city at that.

In terms of status and strength, he was probably even higher than Vice Vice Dean Li.

"Have you memorized the interview content?" Wan Qinghe asked casually.

"Memorized it. According to your advice, Uncle, I even practiced in front of the mirror several times; I should be able to perform naturally." Li Li Li Yuan said: "Should I give you a couple of segments?"

In reality, the interview script was only given to Li Li Li Yuan this morning; how could he have had time to memorize it?

He had only glanced through it hastily.

"Go ahead, let me see." Wan Qinghe said.

Soon, Li Li Li Yuan performed a rough version based on what he remembered.

"Not bad." Wan Qinghe was conquered by Li Li Li Yuan's 'acting skills' and smiled: "I scanned the original draft; some parts were too official. You performed more naturally, and some of the things you said were slightly rough, which actually made it feel more real."

"You modified it very well."

"Mm-hmm." Li Li Li Yuan nodded repeatedly. Could he not modify it? He hadn't fully memorized it anyway.

"That's good."

"Song Yi has decided to donate 10 million to the association, after taxes." Wan Qinghe said casually.

"10 million?" Li Li Li Yuan was startled; he suspected he had misheard.

"Yes, she just sent me a V-message this morning."

"It must be because she learned that you passed 300 points in Meteor and are ranked in the top 10 of the Blue Star Youth Prodigy List in the Xia Kingdom." Wan Qinghe smiled: "You acted fast enough; I'm afraid you truly scared her."

"Or perhaps, she wants to be on good terms with you."

"On good terms?" Li Li Li Yuan doubted he had heard correctly. Although his relationship with Song Yi wasn't exactly that of enemies.

But it didn't seem like they were on good terms either.

Logically, since he had squeezed a large sum out of her, she should hate him.

"Enemy and friend, right and wrong, are never absolute." Wan Qinghe smiled: "You and Song Yi don't have an unresolvable grudge, so why can't you be friends?"

"On the contrary."

"If you and Song Yi become friends, it can actually highlight the authenticity of this program." Wan Qinghe smiled: "So, I helped you accept her offer; let's have a meal together tonight."

"Have a meal together tonight? Uncle, isn't that too rushed?" Li Li Li Yuan hesitated: "After all, this program was made by her..."

"What program of hers?" Wan Qinghe shook his head: "This program was made by me. The purpose is to make your deeds widely known and inspire more teenagers to work hard at cultivation; it has nothing to do with her."

"Her donation has nothing to do with you, and the production and promotion of this program have nothing to do with her."

"You having dinner with her tonight is just a coincidence."

"Do you understand?" Wan Qinghe educated Li Li Li Yuan.

"Understood, Uncle!"

The program interview was conducted in a conference room at the Starfire Jiangcheng City Martial Hall, where all facilities were available.

The host was very professional.

It was also a program with quite a reputation in Jiangcheng City.

A group of professional audience members came, and during the two-hour interview, Li Li Li Yuan also performed very professionally.

At 5:00 PM, Li Li Li Yuan and Wan Qinghe finally arrived at the central building of the City Martial Hall.

As soon as they entered.

"These decorations, tsk tsk." Li Li Li Yuan sighed inwardly.

Li Li Li Yuan didn't know much about interior design, but he could feel that these antique-style decorations, while appearing low-key, were luxurious at a glance.

"Antique and elegant, that shows the most taste." Wan Qinghe smiled faintly: "Elder Fei has been in charge of the City Martial Hall for twenty years and attaches great importance to this."

Li Li Li Yuan nodded and couldn't help but ask: "Uncle, what is City Hall Master Fei like?"

"He should be very good to you." Wan Qinghe smiled: "Also, in front of Elder Fei later, address me as Hall Master Wan."

"Understood." Li Li Li Yuan nodded, thinking about the significance of the change in address.

Soon, after passing through security, the two arrived at the City Hall Master's office on the top floor.

It was very spacious.

The door was already open, and a black-robed old man was slowly practicing boxing; it looked like a health-preserving boxing technique, but the invisible aura emitted was very special.

Looking from afar, Li Li Li Yuan instinctively felt a trace of danger and became vigilant.

This was caused by the biological magnetic field of a powerful life form.

"Elder Fei, Li Li Li Yuan is here." Wan Qinghe stood at the door and said respectfully.

Li Li Li Yuan followed behind.

"He's here? Qinghe, bring Li Li Li Yuan in." Fei Fei Qian stopped his boxing and turned around, his gaze falling on Li Li Li Yuan as he smiled: "Li Li Li Yuan, hello."

Li Li Li Yuan felt the other party's gaze was gentle, not sharp, but it was as if he had seen right through him.

Very powerful.

"Hall Master Fei." Li Li Li Yuan said respectfully.

"No need to call me Hall Master. By age, I could be your grandfather, so just call me Elder Fei or Grandpa Fei." Fei Fei Qian smiled.

"Grandpa Fei." Li Li Li Yuan knew what to choose.

The three sat down, and Wan Qinghe first reported a few items of recent work; this was a necessary opening.

"Today, Li Li Li Yuan happened to be doing a program. He said he has always admired you. Before I even opened my mouth to tell him you were here, he took the initiative to talk about you." Wan Qinghe smiled.

"Mm, then that's very thoughtful." Fei Fei Qian smiled.

Li Li Li Yuan smiled on the surface.

Admire? He had never said that; Uncle Wan wasn't playing by the rules.

"I've heard of many of Grandpa Fei's deeds. My uncle has been mentioning them all these years, saying you are his savior." Li Li Li Yuan said right away: "During the Xianghe Rebellion 34 years ago, my uncle was maintaining engineering projects in the Xianghe area and was attacked by Star Realm creatures. It was you, Grandpa Fei, who led the team and arrived in time to save my uncle and the others."

"My uncle often tells me and my younger brother and sister that we must remember you." Li Li Li Yuan said very earnestly.

When praising someone, it is best to be precise about a good deed or a small thing they have done; it is easy to win their favor.

Wan Qinghe looked at Li Li Li Yuan in surprise; he actually had such a connection with Elder Fei?

"Xianghe Rebellion? That was almost ten years ago. That was also a great disaster; I saved many people at that time." Fei Fei Qian's eyes revealed a look of reminiscence, and he sighed: "I didn't expect that I had actually saved your uncle; it's quite a fate."

"Come to think of it."

"If Grandpa Fei hadn't saved my uncle back then, I definitely would have had a hard time embarking on the path of martial arts." Li Li Li Yuan smiled: "Today, it would also be hard to come and see Elder Fei."

"Putting it that way, Li Li Li Yuan calling Elder Fei 'Grandpa' isn't too wrong." Wan Qinghe smiled.

Fei Fei Qian said modestly: "As a Hall Master, saving people is what I should do."

But the smile at the corner of his mouth was very obvious.

The scene was very harmonious and warm for a while.

Li Li Li Yuan's heart was as clear as a mirror.

Save his uncle? The Xianghe disaster nine years ago, his uncle was indeed working in the area, but he was tens of kilometers away from the outbreak point.

In fact, Li Zhangzhou didn't encounter any danger that time.

However, over the years, when Li Zhangzhou watched the news, he often said: "Fei Fei Qian, this City Hall Master, is amazing."

Li Li Li Yuan knew he was going to see Fei Fei Qian yesterday and spent 15 minutes checking his resume.

He remembered many of his deeds and had many conversation topics in his heart that were suitable for breaking the ice.

"Li Li Li Yuan, I understand your uncle's situation." Fei Fei Qian also followed the trend: "Regarding this matter, the front line did indeed have omissions in handling it; I will help check... Also, I just returned from the capital and happened to meet a 29th-level Source Martial Artist who is very skilled in mental secret techniques."

"I have already made an appointment with him. Three days later, he will take the time to come to Jiangcheng to cooperate with the 'Consciousness Awakening Instrument' to wake up your uncle." Fei Fei Qian said solemnly: "Let's strive for success in one go."

"A 29th-level Source Martial Artist skilled in mental secret techniques? Coming specifically for my uncle." Li Li Li Yuan held his breath.

"Li Li Li Yuan." Wan Qinghe explained in a low voice: "29th-level Source Martial Artists are all Fifth Stage experts. From inside to outside, heaven and man are one, and they can gradually pry into the power of heaven and earth."

"Among them, experts skilled in mental secret techniques have a very high success rate in waking up vegetative patients even without the assistance of technological instruments." Wan Qinghe said: "To invite such an expert, Elder Fei spent a great deal of personal favor."

"Thank you, Grandpa Fei." Li Li Li Yuan was sincerely grateful.

Regardless of whether the other party truly just thinks highly of him or has other motives, everything is judged by actions, not intentions.

As long as his uncle can be saved, Li Li Li Yuan will naturally keep it in his heart.

"Personal favors are not worth mentioning; heroes like your uncle should be saved." Fei Fei Qian sighed: "That kind of determination and courage is beyond the reach of ordinary people."

"If everyone had your uncle's courage and perseverance, many of our wars with the Star Realm would be much easier to fight."

Li Li Li Yuan and Wan Qinghe couldn't help but nod.

This was the truth.

"Li Li Li Yuan, there is one more thing to tell you, regarding the 'Star Core Marrow Crystal' promised by Provincial Hall Master Yang." Fei Fei Qian said sternly: "You must do your best to get it."

"Grandpa Fei."

"What kind of treasure is this Star Core Marrow Crystal?" Li Li Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.

Wan Qinghe was also curious.

"It is a very special treasure related to the use of source power." Fei Fei Qian said: "If you have it, Li Li Li Yuan, the success rate of your technique creation can increase by at least 20%."

Regarding the news of the Star Core Marrow Crystal, Fei Fei Qian also went to the capital and specifically inquired to know a little bit.

"Increase by 20%?" Li Li Li Yuan was a little surprised.

According to Vice Vice Dean Li, with his talent, the normal success rate of his technique creation is 40-50%.

And this mysterious Star Core Marrow Crystal can actually increase it by another 20%?

That is simply too heaven-defying.

"Provincial Hall Master Yang thinks highly of you, which is why he made the promise." Fei Fei Qian sighed quite a bit: "Otherwise, even for a Flying Martial Artist, it is not easy to get such a heaven-sent treasure."

"If you want to get it."

"There is only one requirement: before you are 20 years old, you must reach the threshold of Fifth Stage skill." Fei Fei Qian looked at Li Li Li Yuan.

Li Li Li Yuan felt the pressure. Fifth Stage skill?

Normally, this is the skill realm that only a 29th-level Source Martial Artist can reach.

And himself? He had just approached the middle stage of the Fourth Stage skill.

The more he understood the gap between the Fourth and Fifth Stages, the more Li Li Li Yuan understood how difficult it was to achieve this step.

"Take it one step at a time. Since the Provincial Hall Master made the promise, he must feel that you have hope."

"Your growth speed has also been accelerating." Fei Fei Qian smiled: "Add my private V-number; in the future, if you have questions about cultivation, you can private message me directly."

"Thank you, Grandpa Fei." Li Li Li Yuan said respectfully, and the two added each other on V-message.

At dinner, Li Li Li Yuan and Song Yi talked happily. After the banquet, Wan Qinghe and Li Li Li Yuan returned to the Guanshan Martial Hall.

Watching Li Li Li Yuan return to his martial arts room, Wan Qinghe also returned to the office on the top floor.

"Elder Fei is indeed Elder Fei."

"I thought he would use sponsorship to get closer to Li Li Li Yuan." Wan Qinghe sighed inwardly: "I didn't expect him to invite such a special 29th-level Source Martial Artist specifically to save Li Li Li Yuan's uncle."

"That's also true."

"With just money and goods, by the time one reaches Li Li Li Yuan's level, continuing to send them might not necessarily result in heartfelt gratitude." Wan Qinghe realized this point: "Trying to win someone over too deliberately is more likely to be counterproductive."

Many things cannot be solved just by money.

You have to have heart.

The Seven Star Alliance represents the most powerful force in human civilization, overriding all countries.

Its headquarters is located on Flying Star, which is also the most powerful of the seven human planets.

Early morning, in the huge floating Sky City.

Looking down from the Sky City, one can see an extremely towering volcano in the distance, with snow on its top all year round.

Inside a martial arts room.

"Swish!" "Swish!" Swish! Streaks of sword light cut through the sky, extremely sharp.

"Little sister, up so early to cultivate? It's only six o'clock." A black-robed figure walked into the martial arts room, looking at Lin Lanyue with slight surprise.

"Big brother, is six o'clock still early?" Lin Lanyue put away her sword and looked toward the courtyard gate.

"Isn't six o'clock early?" The black-robed figure was stunned.

"If cultivating at six o'clock is considered early, then what about those who start cultivating at four o'clock or even earlier every day?" Lin Lanyue shook her head gently: "Brother, is something the matter?"

(End of chapter)