When Chen Xun heard that he no longer had to marry into the Li Family, he hurriedly thanked Li Tiangang for his help.
He knew that without Li Tiangang's intervention, the matter would never have ended so easily.
As the head of the Li Family, Li Jingye had lost face because of a family servant. How could he simply let it slide?
"You know what's what."
Li Tiangang smiled.
"All right, this matter is over. Don't dwell on it. Of course, you must keep it secret as well. Don't mention it to outsiders."
"Of course. My lips are sealed."
Chen Xun hurriedly gave his assurance.
"The Apprentice Selection Ceremony is less than half a year away. You need to work hard."
"When will you be able to break through to the Blood-Exchange Realm?"
Li Tiangang asked casually.
Chen Xun thought it over and chose a timeframe that was neither too long nor too short. "In a month or two."
"Oh? That confident?"
Hearing this, Li Tiangang looked at Chen Xun with some surprise.
If Chen Xun really could break through within that time, then put more effort into martial techniques such as [Copper Body Art], [Layered Wave Slash], and [Wandering Dragon Step], he would stand a good chance of entering Qingyun Martial Academy.
"Of course. Just wait and see, Fourth Master."
"Good. Let's see whether you're blowing smoke."
Li Tiangang smiled.
Just then, a knock came from outside.
"Who is it?"
"It's me, Father."
Li Zhao's voice came from beyond the door.
"Come in."
After receiving Li Tiangang's permission, Li Zhao entered and first bowed to him. "Greetings, Father."
Then he turned to Chen Xun. "Greetings, Brother Chen."
"You're too courteous, Thirteenth Young Master."
Chen Xun hurriedly returned the greeting.
Li Zhao was fourteen that year and ranked thirteenth in