An Old Friend Comes Calling

Time flies like an arrow.

On this day, Qin Yan celebrated the eighteenth birthday of his body.

It was very peaceful; there was no banquet held for anyone!

I had a very simple birthday celebration, with only close brothers and friends in attendance.

He wasn't a person who particularly enjoyed extravagance!

Keep everything simple.

All efforts should be devoted to military and civilian development.

"Boss, you're eighteen now, it's about time you found us a sister-in-law."

At this moment, Zong Xiaoshan, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, started to stir up trouble.

However, his words resonated strongly with everyone!

"Yes, boss! Many powerful people want to marry their daughters to you."

It's time to think about it.

Qin Yan glanced at Chen Ergou: "You talk too much, kid!"

His gaze then swept over the crowd.

Love is just a trivial matter.

What we are doing is a great undertaking, but if we take one step forward, we will all be doomed.

The wedding should be put aside for now.

With my current strength and level of cultivation, I have an extremely long life ahead of me; this is merely the beginning of my life.

Qin Yan said calmly.

He doesn't want to get married and have children right now, as everything is uncertain in this era.

Getting married and having children at this time would undoubtedly distract him, as he was all alone and had no attachments.

Naturally, they wouldn't worry about anyone being able to threaten them.

He is facing top talents from ancient times, and his most important task at present is to maintain a steady increase in his own strength.

Those old monsters came back to life, and they all started from scratch.

Their strength is undoubtedly greater than ever before.

Besides external factors, he also had some concerns, believing that this was not the right time.

Qin Yan had no intention of doing that, and stopped stirring things up.

After all, Qin Yan has a long lifespan; perhaps he will live until they all die of old age.

Qin Yan still looks as youthful as ever.

This is no joke; once you reach the level of Supreme Grandmaster, living for hundreds of years is quite easy.

Not to mention a super genius like Qin Yan.

The other party has Infinity possibilities for the future.

Compared to those long years, Qin Yan was nothing more than a newborn baby in the eyes of the older generation of powerful figures.

"My lord, Crown Prince Xia Chengqian of the Great Li has arrived!"

Qin Yan nodded slightly upon hearing this; he had known of Xia Chengqian's arrival for more than two months.

However, seeing it firsthand didn't garner much attention.

The reason for coming, of course, was to celebrate Qin Yan's birthday!

Many factions had even prepared gifts to participate, but Qing showed no intention of organizing anything.

Even fewer people knew that today was Qin Yan's birthday.

This left many people from various factions who came to offer their birthday wishes looking at each other in bewilderment, and after presenting their gifts, they all left in a dejected manner.

Only Xia Chengqian came on his birthday.

What exactly is Xia Chengqian thinking?

Even if they came to offer birthday wishes, they're still a bit late!

Qin Xiaoyi and the others had grim expressions, wishing they could take out their knives and chop the kid up.

Qin Yan slightly raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

The fact that Xia Chengqian came in person was itself strange, considering he was the crown prince of the Great Li Dynasty.

He actually came all the way to this traitor himself; no matter how you look at it, this kid seems to have something wrong with his head.

Let alone him.

If the King of Chu and the Prince Xiang were to seize the opportunity, they would definitely take this kid hostage.

"Did Hongwen Emperor send the Crown Prince here to win us over?"

Zong Xiaoshan frowned slightly.

Qin Yan chuckled and said, "This kid is becoming increasingly unfavored by his father."

"The Hongwen Emperor brought this kid here; the more I look at it, the more I think his father wants to kill him."

He slowly rose and dusted off his robes. "Let's go! Let's meet this old friend."

"Is this the world you created?!"

Along the way, Xia Chengqian witnessed the stability of Yunzhou and the prosperity of Youshan Prefecture.

And the transcendence of Qinghe Town!

Magnificent buildings are rising from the ground, and the people here have never experienced the suffering of war.

The people all wore bright smiles.

These scenes kept flashing through his mind, and a complex expression appeared on his handsome face.

Although everything here had been sent to his desk via secret reports, seeing it with his own eyes evoked a completely different feeling.

Everything here surpasses even the lives of ordinary people in the imperial city!

When he saw Qin Yan again, a look of disbelief flashed in his eyes.

The tall figure had changed slightly compared to a few years ago; he was more composed and possessed an air of detachment from worldly affairs.

His extraordinary nature is immediately apparent, inspiring a sense of awe and reverence.

"It's been two years since we parted, Marquis Qin. Do you still think of your old friend?"

"Haven't seen you for a long time!"

Qin Yan laughed!

The two exchanged a glance, calm yet distant.

Their different statuses meant they could never be as close as before, and everything seemed so formal and polite.

"We encountered quite a few troubles along the way, which caused the delay."

Xia Chengqian smiled apologetically.

The reality is not as calm as it appears on the surface.

Qin Yan naturally knew something about it; the two princes who controlled their own territories had sent many people to try to capture the crown prince alive.

The two took their seats in the pavilion within the Marquis's residence.

I'm surprised you're here.

Qin Yan looked at the other person and felt a little emotional, after two years of reflection.

That was enough to mature this impetuous boy, especially from the moment he became the crown prince.

He was no longer a young man, but the future crown prince of the Great Li Dynasty.

Too many things are weighing on his shoulders.

It stemmed from the suspicion of his father, the current Hongwen Emperor!

Everything changed after he became the crown prince; he never smiled again.

"Yes! Who could have imagined that the once loyal and brave Youshan Marquis of Youshan would defy the world?"

They carved out a territory and attempted to overthrow the state!

Xia Chengqian took a small sip of tea, a hint of sarcasm in his heart!

"People change, just like your father. I heard he dotes on his youngest son."

He even became a disciple of Immortal Master Yunchen!

Qin Yan smiled broadly, striking a nerve with Xia Chengqian, causing him to lose his composure and his face to twitch slightly.

Call!

Xia Chengqian a deep breath. "Do you know why I came here?"

Why!

I need your help.

Xia Chengqian calmly stated his purpose. "Your methods cannot reveal my current predicament."

I am truly a prince in name only.

Immortal Master Yunchen values my younger brother more, given his strength and status.

The future emperor of Great Li is still unknown.

I don't want to die!

As he finished speaking, his voice betrayed a hint of emotion; despite his best efforts to restrain himself, one could still discern the bewilderment and resentment in his heart.

Behind me are my mother and my uncles.

I can't lose!

Xia Chengqian clenched his fist. "I need your help, for the sake of our past friendship."

You and I can be allies.

You help me deal with the Dao One Immortal Sect, and I will provide you with information about the Great Li!

I hope you can give me a way to make a living in the future, even if it's just to become a teacher, like my cousin.

Qin Yan examined the teacup in his hand, his fingertips gently rubbing it. "Let me think about it, I'll give you an answer tomorrow."