From a humble farmer to a great martial arts master

30, a master

Although Li Yiming did not readily agree, he first sent people out to investigate the situation. However, he still sent people to the clinic to visit the injured Lu family guards and even set up a banquet at his residence to entertain Lu Qingyi.

His posture was impeccable.

This left Lu Qingyi speechless.

However, Ren Qingshan occasionally noticed a different meaning in the way Li Yiming looked at Lu Qingyi.

As men, we understand each other best.

This old man... seems to be looking for a younger woman?

To be fair, Lu Qingyi is indeed beautiful.

Right now, in Huaiyin County, I haven't seen a woman more beautiful than her.

Moreover, she's a martial artist, comes from a wealthy family, and is definitely a top-tier "rich, beautiful, and successful woman"—she has everything she could want.

"I think your Uncle Li is lusting after your beauty."

So, when they were all alone, Ren Qingshan revealed the truth in one sentence.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingyi gritted her teeth inwardly.

For a few moments just now, she had indeed sensed that subtle covetousness, but because the other party was an elder and she needed his help, she couldn't say it outright.

In these matters, women are more perceptive than men.

This wasn't the first time something like this had happened since I was a child. It was because of this that my father used a lot of connections to send me to the Divine Firmament Sacred Realm to learn martial arts.

only……

Wherever there are people, there is a world of its own.

Thinking of everything that had happened in the sect, Lu Qingyi sighed softly, her eyes turning cold.

"Huh? Aren't you from a top-tier sect, something like... Divine Firmament Sacred Realm?"

"Why not use your sect's name to intimidate them?"

Then she heard Ren Qingshan's soft voice again, as if they were chatting casually among friends.

A subtle sixth sense surfaced in his mind—was Ren Qingshan seemingly confident about the current situation? Or was he watching the show with amusement?

"There are other matters to attend to at the sect; I can only rely on myself for this."

"Ren Qingshan, do you have a solution to the current situation?"

Lu Qingyi didn't speak too intimately with them, but asked thoughtfully.

"Yes, I have."

"You hand over all the silver to me, and I'll make a trip to the prefectural city to transfer the silver. It's a feint, a covert operation."

Ren Qingshan looked into her eyes and said with a smile.

This is the simplest way.

Lu Qingyi looked surprised, her brows furrowing slightly.

Is this person joking?

However, at this moment, the feeling of "both good and evil" about him became even stronger and clearer.

Such composure is completely unlike the aura of a "silver-medal bodyguard".

Is this person hiding their true abilities?

Or is it some hidden master?

"How old are you this year?"

A thought arose in Lu Qingyi's mind, and she gently changed the subject.

"Tsk, how rude! Asking someone's age out of the blue!"

"I am thirty-five years old by the traditional Chinese age reckoning, and eighteen by the Western age reckoning."

Although she was feeling gloomy and depressed at the moment, Lu Qingyi couldn't help but smile when she heard these words.

This person is quite interesting.

Thirty-five years old... If you started learning martial arts at eighteen, that's twenty years.

Could it be that he is truly hiding his true abilities?

Thinking of all this, Lu Qingyi made a graceful move, using an exceptionally light and agile grappling technique to grab Ren Qingshan's shoulder, just to give it a try.

This move is called "Moon Probing Style," a martial art of the Divine Firmament School. It has always been a skill used by elders to test juniors and by senior brothers to examine junior brothers. The movements are swift yet do not harm anyone, and can be controlled with ease.

Just made a move.

next interest.

Lu Qingyi heard the sound of wind and felt a light kick on her buttocks. She staggered forward, taking five steps before regaining her balance.

However, they couldn't even make out Ren Qingshan's figure.

Although he was in a very sorry state.

But when she came to her senses, she looked at Ren Qingshan in disbelief, a strange light appearing in her beautiful eyes.

A master!

Absolutely a master!

Such dodging, speed, and control over force are extraordinary; it must be Silverblood.

After all, his late-stage Iron Bone level was easily crushed by him.

"Shh..."

Lu Qingyi was about to say something when she saw a pair of bright eyes that seemed to be smiling but weren't. She made a shushing gesture and said nonchalantly, "Don't ask. If you do, our fate ends here. I'll leave immediately."

Her long eyelashes fluttered twice as she stared blankly at Ren Qingshan, a subtle ripple stirring in her heart.

This demeanor is truly exceptionally elegant, and it arouses immense curiosity.

What kind of reclusive knight-errant lives in the mountains?

Or is he a notorious bandit who has retired from the life of crime?

Thinking of Ren Qingshan's suggestion to have him escort the silver to the prefectural city alone... she had just thought it was a joke, but now, Lu Qingyi was quite tempted.

However, his background...

"Spring plowing is coming soon, but I'm away from home and can't go back in time. Send someone back to Renjia Village to help my family plow our land. Fifty-five mu of dry land."

"My wife is at home, pregnant. I'd like to trouble you to send a reliable maid over to take care of her."

Hearing Ren Qingshan's firm and gentle voice again, Lu Qingyi blushed slightly.

It was just my own petty thinking that led me to overthink things.

With a house, land, a wife, and a clan, such a background is certainly worthy of trust.

"it is good."

"Then... I'll have to trouble you, senior."

"Senior, please be careful in everything you do. This is my calling card and a gift. The silver should be delivered to Lu's Salt Shop on Salt Street in the East City of the prefecture. The shopkeeper's surname is Lu, and his name is Lu Jingxiao. Lu Jiu is also here; you know him."

Lu Qingyi made a decision in her heart and unconsciously changed how she addressed him.

He immediately took out the name cards and other items that he had prepared beforehand and handed them to Ren Qingshan.

This matter can no longer be delayed.

There may be an inside agent among the guards who leaked information, so we can no longer trust them and there is no way to verify it for the time being.

Li Yiming is unreliable too.

Even if they went back to Huaiyin County to ask for help again, they might not be able to escape the pursuit.

This seemingly risky decision turned out to be the safest option.

Ren Qingshan reached out and took her things, putting them into his pocket: "Okay, now we can talk about the payment."

Lu Qingyi was slightly taken aback.

The fantasy of the wise and experienced predecessors instantly returned to reality.

This was truly unexpected for her.

Talking about money?

"What are you standing there for? Don't I need to eat? My son is due soon, I'm desperate for money, I'm going crazy! Name your price, quick!"

Ren Qingshan laughed, sounding annoyed.

This woman has some charisma and some beauty, but there's no way she'll take advantage of me for free.

Pay up!

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingyi chuckled for a moment, then thought for a moment and said, "Then, according to the rules of the escort agency, one-tenth of the value of the goods, this batch of silver totals two thousand taels, and senior will receive two hundred taels."

That's fine too.

Prices are clearly marked, and there is no deception of the young or old.

"make a deal."

"Don't let Fang Yonggang know about this. Keep the money safe tonight. I'll take it and we'll set off at midnight. I won't be riding a horse."

"You stay here and continue to feign politeness with them."

Lu Qingyi nodded solemnly: "I understand. Senior, you must also be careful. That gang of bandits, especially the leader with the sword, is incredibly skilled with his sword and is exceptionally treacherous and ruthless. Even Fang Jinpai was no match for him."

Ren Qingshan tapped his forehead.

"To survive in this world, you need brains. I only deliver goods, I don't fight."

"Otherwise, it wouldn't be this price."

"Two hundred taels? You think you can kill a Silver Blood?"

As Lu Qingyi listened to his witty and carefree conversation, as if killing Yin Xue was no difficult task, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her heart was filled with even more emotion.

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