Chapter 211: Guarding the Original Heart

【You are only ten years old, just entered the Jianghu, and have already made friends with heroes and outlaws, becoming the master of a gang; this is a good start to being famous in the Jianghu. Congratulations on completing the beginner plot of "Famous in the Jianghu."】

【Task "Master of a Gang" completed, reward settling...】

【Task rating: C.】

【Obtained 20 achievement points!】

【Name: Li Rui】

【Age: 10】

【Talent: Martial Bone, Superb Comprehension, Wisdom Eye, Great Dream Wandering Immortal】

【Cultivation Technique: Long Chun Gong, Dragon Wandering Nine Heavens Map】

【Achievement: 80/100】

【Detected that the host completed all beginner plots of "Famous in the Jianghu" at only ten years old; performance is excellent. The next reward will be strengthened; please host achieve the achievement as soon as possible to unlock the reward!】

Li Rui looked at the panel.

His eyebrows raised high.

'Ten years old becoming a gang master... next reward strengthened?'

He didn't expect that Ning Zhongtian's move to win him over would accidentally unlock a hidden reward.

According to the panel, the beginner plot of "Famous in the Jianghu" was completed, meaning that after becoming a gang master, he should have completed a higher difficulty task.

"Not bad."

The corners of his mouth curled slightly.

"Old age really has the benefits of old age!"

If Li Rui had really obtained a cheat as soon as he was born, it would definitely be impossible to become a gang master at ten years old.

From this, one could see the difficulty of the perfect life plot; although the Tiandi Alliance couldn't be counted as a big gang or sect, it was also a force with a face in the Qinghe region, and the result was only a C-level evaluation.

That was to say, he was seventy years old; otherwise, he might only get D, or even be unable to complete the task.

"Seventy years old is truly the age to do things."

Li Rui was overjoyed.

Now he still had over 120 years of lifespan, in his prime, plus the system—why worry about not achieving great things?

In an instant.

His expression returned to normal.

Excitement was fine.

But he couldn't let it go to his head and really think of himself as an immortal protagonist.

He didn't think he had the "Meteor Summoning Technique."

Ning Zhongtian didn't notice the change in Li Rui's expression at all and laughed heartily: "Let's go, Brother Li, it just so happens that Second Brother and Third Brother have come to Qinghe recently; why not choose a day better than today, go drink?"

Li Rui nodded with a smile: "Listen to Fourth Brother."

Music Conservatory.

Jin Yan Courtyard.

Qinghe people all knew that the top courtesan of the Music Conservatory lived in the Jin Yan Courtyard.

Beside Li Rui sat a young woman with bright eyes and white teeth, skin like fat; what was called "slender branches bearing fruitful results," this was it.

This world had no technology.

So of course it was naturally gifted.

Otherwise, she couldn't be the top courtesan of the Music Conservatory.

Ever since the Chunyan Building was closed, the Music Conservatory had regained its number one position in the industry, and because Qinghe's status had risen, the quality was much higher than before.

Of course, the price had also increased several times.

Since ancient times, raising prices was shameful.

Li Rui never spent that kind of unjust money.

Fortunately, the one spending money today was Ning Zhongtian; according to Ning Zhongtian, today the four brothers were sworn in, so the lineup had to be pulled to the max, otherwise it would be shameful to say it out later.

Ning Zhongtian spent a lot of money this time.

Not only ordered the top courtesan but also picked three headliners in one breath.

The silver in his pocket was already clinking.

"Second Brother, Third Brother, from now on, Brother Li is our Li Laoge."

Ning Zhongtian had a bandit air of the Jianghu.

Or rather, he was originally from the Jianghu outlaws; if he hadn't been valued by Lei Yong, he would be a gang leader now.

The burly man with a full beard on the left.

Was the previous Li Laoge.

The first alliance master of the Tiandi Alliance, Huang Chui.

The short and thin man on the right was the second alliance master of the Tiandi Alliance, called Fei Laosan.

One could tell from the names that they were all from humble beginnings.

In fact, the Tiandi Alliance was originally a Jianghu force that started from the grass roots; before they made it big, all three were blade-wielders.

Later, it was Ning Zhongtian's suggestion that the three built the Tiandi Alliance and made it bigger and bigger.

Now one became the second, one became the third.

The Li Laoge, of course, was Li Rui.

"Li Laoge!"

"Li Laoge!"

Huang Chui and Fei Laosan didn't hesitate at all and called him Li Laoge crisply.

Li Rui's matter, when they came today, Ning Zhongtian had already told them.

Since Ning Zhongtian recognized him as Li Laoge, they naturally had no objections.

They were sworn brothers with Ning Zhongtian, but as Ning Zhongtian broke through, their status was no longer equal.

The Tiandi Alliance could have today's achievements, almost all because of Ning Zhongtian's credit; it could be said that Ning Zhongtian brought the Tiandi Alliance to a height it couldn't reach before.

Ning Zhongtian was the third brother by seniority, but in terms of real power, he was the Li Laoge.

Now Li Rui's realm was equal to Ning Zhongtian's, and his age was much higher than theirs, so being Li Laoge was inevitable.

Otherwise, if they were to call someone several decades older than them "younger brother," they couldn't open their mouths.

Li Rui waved his hand with a smile: "We're brothers, no need to be polite."

He wouldn't feel restrained because Huang Chui and Fei Laosan were his superiors before.

What realm, say what realm's words.

Since he was already Sixth Rank to the outside world and the Big Alliance Master of the Tiandi Alliance, he had to have the demeanor he should have; otherwise, how could he convince the crowd in the future?

The facts were also like this.

Huang Chui and Fei Laosan initially heard that Li Rui was just a small hall master of the Tiandi Alliance Qinghe branch before, and still had some contempt, but now seeing Li Rui's extraordinary conversation and behavior, and his strong strength, they no longer dared to look down on him.

"With Li Brother leading us, the Tiandi Alliance will definitely be able to grow big and strong!"

Huang Chui was the old Li Laoge before and was the first to express recognizing Li Rui as the new Li Laoge.

'Create brilliance again?' A strange thought appeared in Li Rui's heart, and he said: "Fourth Brother and I both wear official skins, so the Tiandi Alliance's affairs still need you and Third Brother to worry more."

"If something happens, Fourth Brother and I will naturally settle it."

This sentence could be described as overbearing.

Huang Chui and Fei Laosan were both shocked.

The Tiandi Alliance's main headquarters would soon move to Qinghe; with Ning Zhongtian and Li Rui, two Sixth Rankers, covering them, why worry about the business not succeeding?

Unlike Ning Zhongtian.

Huang Chui and Fei Laosan had long since given up the idea of climbing the martial arts path.

They knew their own capabilities.

Being able to cross the Willow Sinew was thanks to Ning Zhongtian's blessing; they didn't dare to hope to cross the Longmen again.

So they were wholeheartedly invested in developing the Tiandi Alliance.

They were all from humble beginnings, so of course they hoped to fight for some family business for their children.

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"Li Laoge."

Huang Chui and Fei Laosan were convinced by Li Rui for a time.

Seeing this scene, bright light flashed in Ning Zhongtian's eyes.

"Not a loss for an old Jianghu!"

Li Rui's move of combining kindness and prestige could be said to be quite beautiful; just after meeting, he made his second and third brothers recognize Li Rui as Li Laoge.

Although Li Rui was already Sixth Rank and used power to suppress people, being able to make his two unruly brothers convinced so quickly showed that the grasp of the timing was quite in place.

"We're brothers, drink!"

Ning Zhongtian raised his wine cup.

For a time, the atmosphere was incomparably hot.

Cup after cup, until late at night, they returned to their rooms; a night of spring is worth a thousand gold, it was truly a thousand gold.

Top courtesan Jin Yan looked at Li Rui:

"Master, do you

Li Rui waved his hand: "No need."

Jin Yan'er was startled, stole another two glances at Li Rui, walked out of the room obediently, and even pulled the door shut.

Li Rui sat cross-legged on the bed.

He began to circulate the Dragon Roaming the Nine Heavens Chart.

He was truly busy at night; not only did he have to circulate his Qi, but he also had to practice the Great Dream Immortal Wandering technique. Having a woman by his side was inconvenient after all, and if any clues were discovered, it would be even more troublesome.

The Music Bureau was backed by the Ministry of Rites and was actually a small intelligence station.

Although the risk wasn't high, being cautious was never wrong.

He wasn't some naive youth who hadn't experienced anything.

For the current Li Rui, cultivating for longevity was much more interesting than women.

Staying at the Music Bureau was just to give Ning Zhongtian face.

If his guess was correct, the mid-level task that shook the Jianghu was either to build one's own sect or join a more powerful one—two paths.

Li Rui had already begun to make a name for himself in official circles.

It would be a pity to abandon his official status to join a sect, and the Imperial Court of the Yu Kingdom was actually the strongest sect in the world.

One cannot lose the big for the sake of the small.

Therefore, the best method was to build his own sect.

The Tiandi Alliance had some disciples, which was much easier than starting from scratch, making it a good choice.

He was planning to use the Tiandi Alliance as a foundation to build his own sect.

Such a situation was actually not uncommon.

It was just that most officials were more willing to cultivate their families rather than a sect.

Li Rui was different; he had no relatives, and the efficiency of creating people one by one was too low; it was better to directly support a sect.

Of course,

these were all calculations of external forces, intended for better cultivation and seeking the truth; one must not let these worldly affairs disturb one's cultivation.

That would truly be unwise.

The next morning.

Li Rui pushed the door open and went downstairs early, and by the time Ning Zhongtian and the others crawled out of their warm quilts.

He had already run a lap around Qinghe.

The three of them heard that Li Rui had fought fiercely all night and still had the energy to go for a morning run.

They were not only impressed but completely awestruck.

No wonder he could be the big brother.

What is top-tier self-discipline?

After Huang Chui and Fei Laosan acknowledged him as their big brother, the subsequent matters became much simpler.

The four of them immediately returned to the Tiandi Alliance.

Huang Chui gathered all the high-level members of the Tiandi Alliance and announced that Li Rui would henceforth be the Great Alliance Master of the Tiandi Alliance.

Regarding this.

Although everyone was surprised, it wasn't too difficult to accept.

After all, Li Rui had already been the Deputy Alliance Master of the Tiandi Alliance before, and although he had almost never shown his face, the veterans of the Tiandi Alliance still recognized him after a long time.

Now that Li Rui had passed the Longmen, becoming the Alliance Master was a logical progression.

After finishing all this.

Li Rui waited quietly in the guard station for the appointment document from the Ministry of Personnel.

On this day.

Li Rui was practicing his martial arts in the courtyard as usual when the bedroom door was suddenly knocked on with a bang-bang-bang.

The sound was urgent.

He had originally thought it was that fellow Tan Hu.

But upon opening the door.

He discovered it was actually Ning Zhongtian, who was looking at Li Rui with a solemn expression:

"Li Laoge, something has happened."

Li Rui frowned slightly; something that could make Ning Zhongtian like this definitely wouldn't be small, so he asked: "Fourth Brother, what happened?"

Ning Zhongtian took a deep breath:

"I heard from General Lei that there might be a change regarding Li Laoge's position as Trade Captain."

Li Rui's brow furrowed even tighter.

"I heard that someone with connections wants to take this Captain's position."

(End of chapter)