Sacrificial Artifact System: From Bell-ringer to the Ancestral Patriarch of the Sect
Chapter 60 Unveiling

Chapter 60: Chapter 60 Unveiling

Outside the bell tower, Hall Master Xu and a middle-aged man in grey were waiting.

It was still that Steward Xu of the Li Family.

This time, Hall Master Xu directly brought him up.

Given the precedent, there was no need to report once more.

As the Vice Hall Master of the Chores Hall, although he was unaware of the situation of the Li Family, he had profound expertise in social etiquette.

Suddenly, he saw a figure approaching, and his originally straight body immediately bent slightly.

He hurriedly greeted with respectful tone.

"Senior Brother Li."

Li Qian nodded.

Hall Master Xu prudently stepped aside, also giving Liu Ming, who followed behind Li Qian, a meaningful glance.

Liu Ming was initially taken aback, but he was not a fool, he quickly caught on and hurriedly followed, walking to the side with Hall Master Xu.

"Young Master."

Steward Xu hastily stepped forward and was about to kneel for a greeting.

Li Qian waved his hand lightly, and invisible True Qi lifted him up, "Come in with me."

Saying that, Li Qian entered the bell tower.

Steward Xu hurriedly followed with careful steps, feeling greatly relieved.

The fact that the young master allowed him inside this time meant that his resentment towards the old master must have significantly subsided.

Inside the bell tower.

"How is he now?"

Li Qian sat down.

Standing, Steward Xu knew whom the young master was asking about, and bent slightly as he replied, "Young Master, the old master is in good health... He even went to the lady’s grave to pay his respects recently... he just misses you a lot, Young Master."

His statement, seemingly ordinary, was in fact deeply meaningful.

Li Qian understood very well.

In the memories of his former life, besides hating his father, despising his stepmother... there was also the longing for his mother.

Since he was only five or six years old when his mother passed away, his memories of his mother were very warm... and at that time, his father was very kind to him.

After his mother passed away, and with the stepmother’s presence, his impression of his father became that of strictness, always putting on a stern face to lecture...

"Perhaps, it’s time to find an opportunity to return and pay respect."

Li Qian thought silently to himself.

He had come to understand; now that he was reincarnated into this body, he had inherited the karma of its previous life, there was no need to completely dissociate; treating it with neutrality was sufficient.

He got up and took a small paper note after receiving the wooden box from Steward Xu, placed it inside after removing a stack of banknotes, then after putting two small bottles of elixir inside and closing it, he handed it to Steward Xu.

"Steward Xu, take this back with you."

Li Qian said.

Those two small elixir bottles contained Qi Blood Pill and Mind Nurturing Pill.

Even though ordinary people could not directly consume them... scraping some powder to drink with water was still possible without issues.

The Qi Blood Pill would replenish Qi and blood, strengthening the physique.

The Mind Nurturing Pill would nurture the spirit and regulate thoughts.

Such elixirs, seemingly common in the Divine Sword Sect, were actually anything but ordinary; outside, they were extremely precious and hard to come by.

After all, they were refined by a great martial arts sect like the Divine Sword Sect, specifically for martial artists’ cultivation. Even for Innate Martial Artists, these were the standard pills.

There were higher-grade elixirs.

But they were not as practical.

And their production was low, not suitable for regular cultivation consumption.

"Yes, Young Master."

Steward Xu took the small wooden box, carefully placing it into a pouch he carried with him.

"Remember, do not give it to that woman."

Li Qian suddenly reminded.

Shuddering inside, Steward Xu quickly replied with respect, "Please rest assured, Young Master, this old servant will remember."

.....

After Steward Xu descended the mountain with Hall Master Xu, Li Qian picked up a book and sat in the bell tower, reading under the warm sunlight.

Liu Ming was practicing the Sword Stabbing Fist below.

With just a glance, Li Qian could spot many problems with his fist technique.

But Li Qian had no intention of offering guidance.

When it was the hour of Wei, Li Qian put down the book, leaned on the bell striking beam, and struck five times.

Dong dong dong....

The clear and melodious sound of the bell broke the tranquility of noon.

Li Qian picked up Sword Stabbing Fist No. 18 and began practicing beside the Chen Bell.

Below, Liu Ming stopped and just watched Li Qian practice his sword.

Although he couldn’t quite understand it, he still couldn’t help but immerse himself entirely, concentrating, hoping to discern some trick or technique.

...

Baibi City.

A carriage, escorted by three mounted house servants, entered the Li Family residence.

The travel-weary butler Xu, not minding the exhaustion from several days of continuous travel, immediately jumped down from the carriage and headed towards the main hall.

Unexpectedly, a maid blocked his way.

Upon seeing it was Madam’s personal maid Chun Ming, Butler Xu murmured to himself about how well-informed the Madam must be, to know of his return so quickly?

"Miss Chun Ming, may I know what the matter is?"

Butler Xu promptly greeted her with a warm smile.

Although he was the steward of the Li Family, he did not dare to offend her, as she was the Madam’s personal maid.

"Butler Xu, the Madam requires your presence."

Chun Ming said.

"Miss Chun Ming, I need to see the master first, and then I will immediately go to the Madam. How about that?"

Butler Xu quickly proposed.

"Butler Xu, the master isn’t here today, and probably won’t return until this evening. You should see the Madam first."

Chun Ming said cheerily.

"Alright then."

Butler Xu could only follow Chun Ming towards the back courtyard.

However, thinking of the small wooden box he carried on him, he felt a bit conflicted... If the Madam wanted the item given by the young master, what should he do?

Entering the back courtyard.

The Madam sat in the pavilion, servants in attendance, nibbling on fruits and admiring the peonies in bud.

"Madam."

Butler Xu quickly approached and bowed in greeting.

"Butler Xu, did the young master say anything this time?"

The Madam inquired.

"Madam, the young master inquired about the master’s health."

Butler Xu responded.

"That’s all?"

The Madam pressed.

"Madam, that is all."

Butler Xu shook his head firmly.

Although giving the item to the master would perhaps lead him to discuss it with the Madam... between the Madam and the young master, he still chose to heed the young master’s words.

The young master is an Inner Sect Disciple of the Divine Sword Sect, destined to be the head of the Li Family.

No matter how formidable the Madam might be, could she really be more powerful than the young master?

...

In the evening.

The owner of the Li Family, Li Donglin, returned.

Knowing the butler had returned, he immediately summoned Butler Xu to his study.

"Master, this is from the young master for you."

Butler Xu cautiously handed a wooden box to Li Donglin.

Li Donglin, upon hearing that his eldest son had actually sent something back for him, was moved and greatly comforted.

Over the years, he had also been reflecting on whether he had been too harsh on his eldest son.

"Did Qian say anything else?"

Li Donglin asked.

"The young master also said... the item in this wooden box, must not, must not be given to the Madam..."

Butler Xu hesitated, but in the end, he spoke out.

Li Donglin was stunned and then fell silent.

Perhaps his son had forgiven him.

But still held resentment towards his stepmother.