Unexpectedly, the Maple Guard Department still carried out secret activities in Sheng Tian, and over the past few years, they had been fanning the flames behind the resistance of martial artists against the steppe people's rule.
"So that's how it is. The Maple Guard Department went from the open into the shadows. Whoever came up with this method was truly clever." Li Qing sighed, thinking that the Southern Dynasty still had capable people.
"They merely rode the tide of the situation. But you still haven't told me—you're not far from the Grandmaster realm now, are you?" Qian Hong's beautiful eyes gleamed with unusual light as she stared fixedly at Li Qing.
The two sat atop the roof of an empty restaurant, bathed in moonlight as they drank and talked freely.
"Soon. I only lack an opportunity." Li Qing answered honestly.
At present, he could even be called a half-step Grandmaster. At least in terms of Internal Energy, it would be difficult to find an opponent for him.
Having borrowed the Wei family's record of Grandmaster insights, Li Qing knew clearly that he stood only half a step away from the Grandmaster realm. All that remained was the final kick through the gate.
"The Maple Guard Department is desperately short of people now, especially powerful martial artists like you." Qian Hong said solemnly, "Master Li, would you be willing to lend us a hand?"
Under Qian Hong's gaze, Li Qing rubbed his nose. He did not hurry to refuse, instead saying:
"I never expected the Southern Dynasty to place its hopes of restoring the nation on this. This truly is..."
"Commander Qian, I'm sorry, but I cannot casually agree to this matter. I need to think it over carefully."
It was an entirely reasonable answer. Qian Hong also understood that hoping