Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 140 - 64: Moving into the Inner City, Li Lingchan's Backbone

"Ah?" Eldest Sister Shen Fang was somewhat incredulous, "Where did you get a house in the Inner City?"

Though her brother did have some abilities, acquiring a house in the city was not an easy feat.

In her memory, the Inner City was a place where only officials and nobles lived, and a single house would cost hundreds of taels.

It was far beyond the dreams of their humble mountain-dwelling family.

"The officials in the city gifted it to me, so don't worry about it," Shen Qing did not explain further and continued, "There are many rooms there, you should tell Aunt to move in with us so we can all live together."

Seeing the determined look on her brother Shen Qing's face, Shen Fang wisely refrained from asking more and nodded in agreement.

After making a few arrangements, Shen Qing took care of his valuables and some savings, leaving the rest of the trivial matters to be handled by his elder sister Shen Fang.

Having nothing else to do, he stepped out from the house.

Upon stepping out, Shen Qing noticed that the attitude of the village and hunter folks at the door had finally become respectful, and they were clearly calling, "Master!"

No one dared to call him by his first name anymore.

Uncle Shen the Second, looking at his nephew who had made a name for himself, had a complex expression.

Shen Qing was now accustomed to this change in status and accepted it openly.

"Uncle, I just asked Eldest Sister to pack up, and I informed Aunt, we will move to the Inner City together later," Shen Qing said to Shen the Second.

Uncle Shen the Second nodded woodenly without uttering a word, his thoughts seemed deep.

Shen Qing said nothing more and began to look around.

Over the months, many hunters from Hongshan Village had struck it rich, quietly renting houses in the Inner City, each with their own plans.

Shen Qing did not have the energy to keep them tied together as a unit.

Moreover, now that he had been registered in the martial arts register and gained fame in Taiping County after slaying the tiger demon,

With fame, money naturally was not a big problem anymore.

The scattered protection fees from the slum neighborhoods no longer interested him.

So Shen Qing simply took his relatives to move into the Inner City, and left the rest to Zhang Baqing and them to handle.

Given his current reputation, it was expected that no one in the Outer City would dare provoke them anymore.

After some time, Eldest Sister Shen Fang, accompanied by their aunt, had packed up the household items.

Zhang Baqing and other hunters from Hongshan Village, being perceptive, stepped up to help load the items onto the carriage.

Once everything was loaded, Shen Qing left the address of the new residence in the Inner City and headed there with his family.

Aunt Wang Family, sitting in such a carriage for the first time, had a tense face, appearing somewhat anxious.

However, the young Shanwa beside her could see clearly that his mother was overjoyed inside.

Before leaving, amid the flattering words of the neighboring women, she appeared as proud as a white swan, holding her neck high.

Compared to Aunt Wang Family, Uncle Shen the Second's face wrinkles all gathered, still not quite regaining his composure.

He had not learned martial arts, and except for noticing that Shen Qing had grown stronger, he felt no other changes.

Now, seeing that Shen Qing had unknowingly slain the demon tiger and been registered in the martial arts, he realized how extraordinary and different his nephew was.

Uncle Shen the Second looked at Shen Qing leaning against the carriage, wanting to say something but refraining, "Qingzi... you..."

Hearing this, Shen Qing looked over and said, "Uncle, what about me?"

"Nothing," Uncle Shen the Second sighed deeply and said, "If only your father and mother were still alive to see how much you've accomplished."

After a long silence, Shen Qing slowly said, "Yes, it would be good if they were still alive."

The group soon arrived at Shen Qing's courtyard house in the city.

Pushing open the door, Uncle Shen the Second and Aunt Wang Family were struck silent by the sight of green tiles and blue bricks, as if in a dream.

They had never seen such a courtyard, and everything seemed fascinating to them.

They poked and prodded around, unable to stop.

Shen Qing simply let them be.

At the same time, in Linfeng Hall, Li Lingchan's boudoir.

"Fifth Miss."

The maid attending to Li Lingchan saw Fifth Miss entering from outside and quickly bowed, retreating.

Fifth Miss looked at Li Lingchan, who was resting on the bed, showing a few signs of heartache, and said, "Lingling, are you alright?"

Li Lingchan's face had yet to recover from being slapped by Mi Gang's Meng De.

Additionally, Meng De had used some clever strength, causing Li Lingchan's internal meridians to tremble violently, making her appear somewhat listless.

Li Lingchan sat up from the bed and said, "I have already taken some of the medicine prescribed by the doctor, and I'm feeling much better now."

"That's good, but you mustn't act impulsively in the future." Fifth Miss expressed concern, "Your father can shield you if anything happens, but if he can't, rushing in won't help."

"I understand, but I am just so angry..."

"Sigh..." Fifth Miss heaved a deep sigh.

In reality, both of them knew that today's danger had been a narrow escape from ruin.

The mother and daughter fell silent and did not speak again for a long time.

After a long time, Fifth Miss looked at Li Lingchan and tentatively asked, "Lingling, what do you think of Shen Qing?"

"Him?" Li Lingchan feigned ignorance with her head down and said, "Why does mother suddenly ask about him?"

Fifth Miss gathered her spirits and advised, "Your father wanted to matchmake you with Shen Qing that day, and Shen Qing surely knew it. His willingness to come suggests he had some intention towards you. I've thought it over, and if I go and plead with your father again, maybe Shen Qing will still agree to your marriage."

"I never thought that he's so skilled at such a young age, his talent is exceptional, in the future, he will certainly..."

"Mother!" Li Lingchan, who was lying on the bed, interrupted her angrily and shamefully, "Let's drop this matter, a good horse never looks back. I didn't fancy him back then, and going to him now would only invite ridicule, which I cannot bear. I believe that even without marrying Shen Qing, I can make a path for myself."

Miss Wu saw Li Lingchan's proud demeanor and, with a displeased expression, continued, "What's the big deal about lowering your head? As women, don't we all have to watch others' expressions?"

"Mother, stop it." Li Lingchan snorted coldly and said, "He just cultivated quickly, but he's still just a commoner with no land. There's nothing remarkable about him. Mother, don't overestimate him."

As they were speaking, a maid standing outside the door excitedly ran in and joyfully shouted, "Miss, Madam, there's good news at Linfeng Hall."

Fifth Miss and Li Lingchan stopped their conversation and asked, "What good news?"

"Senior Brother Shen Qing has been invited by Lord County Magistrate, and has acquired a martial arts title. It's spreading in the hall now. Our Hall Master has taught someone who has attained a martial arts title." The maid cheered happily.

Upon hearing this, Li Lingchan's face momentarily froze, turning pale and flushed alternately.

Fifth Miss stared blankly at Li Lingchan.

"Get out, all of you!"

The maid was stunned and looked confused, "Miss..."

"Get out!"

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