Deep Brotherhood

After the two finished talking, they left the reception hall.

Li Nanfeng and the two Branch Family elders were waiting in the courtyard. When Li Nanfeng saw that his wife's eyes were a little red, he suddenly felt inexplicably guilty.

Li Qinglin followed behind Li Yanfeng, several times seeming to want to speak but stopping himself.

After Li Nanfeng and the others had been sent away, only the uncle and nephew remained. Li Qinglin finally couldn't hold back. He stepped forward and bowed. "Uncle, there's something I'd like to ask of you."

Li Yanfeng paused and turned around. Looking at his nephew, whose features bore some resemblance to his own, he asked gently, "Go ahead. What is it?"

Li Qinglin took a deep breath and looked Li Yanfeng straight in the eye. "Uncle, could you... could you take Qingshi to the Ancestral Land to cultivate as well?"

Li Yanfeng raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by Li Qinglin's request.

He chuckled. "Why?"

"Uncle, Qingshi's talent is no worse than mine—in fact, it's even better—and he has a resilient nature. He's just... just lacked opportunities and resources. If he could cultivate under your tutelage and receive the Ancestral Land's support, he would surely achieve great things one day."

Li Yanfeng smiled when he heard this. He didn't answer Li Qinglin right away, instead looking at him with a hint of scrutiny. "Are you sure? You said yourself that his talent surpasses yours. Once he enters the Ancestral Land, he might surpass you very quickly."

Li Yanfeng's words left Li Qinglin stunned.

He lowered his head and fell silent for a moment. Then he raised it again, his gaze firm. "Uncle, I'm sure. If Qingshi truly surpasses me, that will be because of his own ability. It will be a blessing for our