Strolling Through Flame Capital! Tearing Down the Imperial Proclamation!

Before long, Zhao Jingyao led Li Bufan to the guest room.

Zhao Jingyao pushed open the door and walked inside with a smile. "Big Brother Li, this is your room. If there's anything you need, just tell the servants."

Li Bufan entered the room, looked around, and nodded. "Thank you, Miss Zhao."

Zhao Jingyao added, "Big Brother Li, if you need anything, just come to Falling Cloud Pavilion to find me. I live there. It's not far from here—you'll reach it after passing through two courtyards."

Li Bufan nodded without saying much.

Zhao Jingyao hesitated, then said, "Big Brother Li, could you... could you give me some guidance in martial skills? I also want to spar with you and see just how great the gap between us is." Her voice carried a hint of anticipation.

Li Bufan said, "I'm truly sorry, Miss Zhao. I've been refining pills day after day lately, and I'm genuinely exhausted. As for sparring, let's discuss it after I've rested for a while."

A trace of disappointment flashed through Zhao Jingyao's eyes, but she quickly smiled again. "All right, then rest well, Big Brother Li. I won't disturb you any longer." She turned and walked out, gently closing the door behind her.

After shutting the door, Li Bufan sat on a wooden stool in the room, closed his eyes, and immersed his consciousness in the Heaven Rewards Diligence Fate.

He needed to sort through what he had gained these past days and prepare for what came next.

[Spring and Autumn Needle Technique, Minor Mastery (18/2000)] Through Li Bufan's repeated cultivation and insights, as well as his prior achievement in helping Yun Ting break through, his Spring and Autumn Needle Technique had now reached the realm of Minor Mastery.

With a thought from Li Bufan, his true