The Sacred Leaves Family's Wishes for Peace-Chapter 58: Eating without manners

"By the way, where’s Yantian? I remember he was supposed to be with you, right?"

Sitting by the bonfire, munching on a cold steamed bun handed to him by Yun Yanshuang, Li Qing asked curiously.

"Tian’er is injured and currently resting in the carriage to recuperate. I plan to bring him back to the clan as soon as possible so that my cousin Yunxun can examine him thoroughly," Yun Yunyu replied.

"Take me to see him," Li Qing said, finishing the cold bun in just a few bites and heading straight for the carriage.

Yun Yunyu hurried to follow, wanting to check the situation himself.

"The injuries look quite severe," Li Qing muttered softly, observing Yun Yantian lying unconscious in the carriage. His face was pale, and his breathing was labored and strained.

"Immortal Master, is there anything you can do?" Yun Yunyu asked anxiously.

"Of course," Li Qing replied with a smile.

With a flick of his hand, he produced a jade bottle and tipped out a dark red medicinal pill, which he gently fed into Yun Yantian’s mouth.

As the pill dissolved, Yun Yantian’s pale complexion visibly regained some color, and his once-rapid breathing gradually steadied. The pained expression on his face eased significantly.

"That should do it. The healing pill has stabilized his internal injuries. He just needs a good rest to recover on his own," Li Qing said with a reassuring smile.

"Immortal Master Li, your great kindness will never be forgotten," Yun Yunyu said, seeing the improvement in his son’s condition. The redness returning to Yantian’s face brought him a deep sense of relief.

With a respectful gaze, Yun Yunyu regarded Li Qing with immense gratitude.

"It’s hardly a great kindness, Yunyu-xiong. You’re overpraising me," Li Qing replied nonchalantly, waving his hand dismissively.

"By the way, Yunyu-xiong, do you have any wine? Let’s sit down and have a proper chat," Li Qing added.

"It would be my honor," Yun Yunyu responded with a hearty laugh.

"Excellent!" Li Qing laughed along and led Yun Yunyu back to the bonfire.

Taking a jar of aged nü’er hong wine handed to him by a Yun clan member, he took a hearty swig and couldn’t help but exclaim, "Good wine! Truly excellent wine!"

"Immortal Master Li, have some rou jia mo! It’s cold now, but it still tastes pretty good!" Yun Yanshuang cheerfully offered a meat bun.

"Hahaha! Sure, sure. Rou jia mo with fine wine is an excellent pairing!" Li Qing said happily, accepting the bun and eating it alongside his wine.

"Yanshui-ge, is this guy really a court-appointed Immortal Master?" Yun Yandong whispered skeptically.

"He should be," Yun Yanshui replied.

"Why does he eat so messily, sit so casually? He’s nothing like how I imagined a court Immortal Master to be!" Yun Yandong muttered under his breath.

Smack!

Yun Yanshui lightly cuffed the boy’s head and chuckled, "How dare you mock an Immortal Master? Be careful, or he might curse you to never pee next to pretty girls for the rest of your life!"

"Ah! No! I’m sorry! I was wrong!" Yun Yandong cried out in mock panic.

"Immortal Master, may I ask why you’ve come to speak with us?" Yun Yunyu asked, watching Li Qing as he enjoyed his food and drink.

"I’ve already learned about your conflict with the Yulin Wang Clan," Li Qing said, placing the now-empty wine jar down.

Hearing this, Yun Yunyu and the others immediately tensed, their expressions turning serious.

"No need to be nervous. I didn’t come on behalf of the Yulin Wang Clan to hold you accountable," Li Qing said with a hearty laugh, noticing their apprehension.

"Then why…?" Yun Yunyu asked cautiously.

"I visited the Yulin Wang Clan and met with their patriarch. I explained the details of your conflict with Wang Linyue," Li Qing explained.

"And what was their response?"

"They didn’t say much—just took some money to settle the matter," Li Qing said lightly.

"However, I must warn you. This time, you were lucky that the person you killed was just a rogue cultivator affiliated with the Yulin Wang Clan.

If the one you had killed was an actual member of the Wang Clan, even an ordinary mortal from their family, this matter wouldn’t have been so easily resolved with money.

You come from a family yourselves, so you should understand how much these clans value their own members," Li Qing said earnestly.

Yun Yunyu fell silent, nodding in agreement with Li Qing’s words.

In families like theirs, blood ties and kinship were of utmost importance. It was for this reason that noble clans and aristocratic families held the lives of their members—whether cultivators with spiritual roots or ordinary mortals—in such high regard.

The Yun family of Yuncang was no exception. They cherished every clan member equally, regardless of their cultivation potential.

"So, Immortal Master, does this mean you’ve successfully negotiated on behalf of the Yun family with the Yulin Wang Clan?" Yun Yunyu asked.

"You could say that. The Yulin Wang Clan won’t pursue the matter any further regarding this incident," Li Qing replied.

"Still, I think it would be wise for the Yun family of Yuncang to find an opportunity to visit the Yulin Wang Clan and discuss matters directly," Li Qing suggested.

"After all, if your Yun family wants to develop in the future, you won’t be able to avoid relying on the Yulin Market, which happens to be within the territory governed by the Yulin Wang Clan.

Think of a way to improve relations with the Yulin Wang Clan and eliminate any lingering hostilities. Only then will your Yun family have the chance to steadily plan for future growth," Li Qing patiently advised.

Of course, he was merely sharing his thoughts with Yun Yunyu. How the Yun family chose to proceed afterward was not something he, an outsider, could interfere with.

"Immortal Master, I will remember your words!" Yun Yunyu replied sincerely.

"When we return to the clan, I will make sure to explain everything clearly to my elder brother. Knowing his character, I trust he will handle matters appropriately."

"Haha, that’s true! Yunyang-xiong is a kind and sincere man, meticulous in his actions, and always leaves no loose ends.

With his foresight, he surely knows the best path for your Yun family to take," Li Qing said, unable to hold back his praise at the mention of Yun Yunyang.

Although Yun Yunyang was an ordinary mortal, Li Qing greatly admired his ability to manage relationships and navigate challenges.

The rise and fall of a family often depended on a competent leader to serve as a guiding light for its future.

Yun Yunyang was precisely that light for the Yun family of Yuncang.

"My elder brother’s character and abilities are something I’ve always admired as his younger sibling," Yun Yunyu said earnestly.

In the past, their Yun family had been nothing more than a poor, small household.

At that time, the people of their village toiled endlessly in the fields, and without some stroke of fate, the Yun clan would likely have lived and died as ordinary farmers.

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Yet, despite their poverty, Yun Yunyang was never content to resign himself to it. Through sheer determination, he ventured into Yuncang County to start a business, relying on his wits and skills to establish a solid foundation.

He even built connections with many prominent figures in Yuncang County, accumulating an extensive network.

Such talent and resourcefulness were not things an ordinary person could achieve.

"Haha! Your Yun family is sure to prosper even more in the future. I’m looking forward to it!" Li Qing exclaimed.

"The Yun family of Yuncang will strive to live up to the Immortal Master’s expectations," Yun Yunyu responded earnestly.

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"Good, good, good!" Li Qing said with a hearty laugh, nodding in satisfaction.

He glanced at the sky. A faint light had already appeared on the horizon.

Standing up slowly, he brushed the dust and leaves from his robes, then clasped his hands toward Yun Yunyu. "Yunyu-xiong, it’s time for me to take my leave. Someday, I shall visit the Yun family of Yuncang as a guest!"

"Should the Immortal Master honor us with a visit, the Yun family of Yuncang will receive you with the utmost respect," Yun Yunyu replied warmly.

"Good!" Li Qing laughed. With a leap, he transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the distant sky.

His extraordinary abilities left Yun Yunyu and the others stunned.

"Whoa! Yanshui-ge, that guy can fly!"

"Quiet down! Stop making a fuss about it!"

"Immortal Master Li is truly a divine figure!"

Staring in the direction Li Qing had flown, Yun Yunyu took a long time to collect himself, unable to hold back his admiration.

"In the future, Shuang’er will also work hard to become a cultivator like Immortal Master Li!"

Watching Li Qing come and go like the wind, able to traverse the skies at will, Yun Yanshuang couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of envy.

"Haha! Then Shuang’er must work hard!" Yun Yunyu said with a laugh, gently patting her head.

"The sun is rising. Immortal Master Li has already mediated the conflict between the Yulin Wang Clan and our family.

It seems unlikely that the Yulin Wang Clan will send anyone after us now. Everyone can relax," Yun Yunyu said, smiling at his clan members.

Hearing this, the Yun clan members—who had been fleeing frantically from Yulin County, unable to rest for even a moment—breathed a collective sigh of relief.