Though she was extremely excited, she still forced herself to put the sheet of paper back on the table. "I can't, Young Master. I'm only from the branch family; I'm not allowed to learn the clan's chakra refinement method."
Li sighed. This Uchiha Riyue was being far too cautious. She probably thought he was testing her. Li said softly, "It's fine. This refinement method is my own creation and has nothing to do with the clan. Although I've already submitted it to the clan for review, I don't know whether the higher-ups will make it available to your branch family. In any case, take it first."
At those words, Uchiha Riyue's eyes were filled with gratitude.
She slowly put away the sheet of paper, placing it somewhere closest to her body, before asking, "Is there anything else you need, Young Master?"
"Mm, no. You may leave now," Li said softly. Of course, Uchiha Riyue failed to notice the malicious smile creeping onto his lips.
The chakra refinement method he had given the clan was actually quite an advanced one, even more efficient than the chakra refinement method the main family had always controlled. However, the clan probably would not simply hand something like that over to the branch family to cultivate. But the clan likely had not realized that Li had added a few extra ingredients to that cultivation method.
After tidying up, Li left his room. The sky had only just begun to brighten. Li stared blankly at the empty courtyard for a moment before a figure approached him. "Yo, Li-kun. Long time no see. I didn't expect you to still get up this early."
Li knew the newcomer: Uchiha Zaodao. When Li had been researching Chidori, this man had been one of the Jonin the clan assigned to