The Lifelong Employment Contract

"Are you really going back to avenge your mother?" Ma Feifei asked seriously. It was unclear whether Li Bieli's mother had died because of the Jiang family's scheming, but the Prince Jiang's Patriarch was Li Bieli's father. If Li Bieli went back, he would be setting himself against his own father.

Ma Feifei couldn't say whether things would come to a father-and-son confrontation, but Li Bieli would certainly face criticism from the world, and some might even call him unfilial.

"Please, Shopkeeper, grant me this request!" Li Bieli replied earnestly. It had been his lifelong wish to return to the imperial capital and seek justice for his mother. He was willing to pay even with his life.

Seeing this, Ma Feifei sighed softly and nodded. "All right. Be careful on your way back, and return as soon as you're done. I still have a task for you."

"Thank you, Shopkeeper!" Li Bieli beamed and clasped his hands in thanks.

Ma Feifei waved him off. "Go on."

Although Li Bieli had some connection to him, Ma Feifei had no right to stop him from doing what he wanted. Besides, when it came to something as important as avenging his mother, Ma Feifei had even less reason to interfere.

However, Li Bieli had only just reached the first stage of the Spirit Saint realm. He might not make it out of the Jiang family alive. After all, as one of the Twelve Kings of Great Chu, the Jiang family had some considerable resources.

Of course, that wouldn't stop Li Bieli from going to the imperial capital to seek revenge. After thanking Ma Feifei, Li Bieli walked out of the Mysterious Bookstore with his head held high.

Ma Feifei silently watched Li Bieli's departing figure, lost in thought.

"Where have you been these