As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life

Li Che’s wine cup had just touched his lips when Zhang Ya’s words made him freeze.

Birthday…

Unknowingly, it had already been twenty-five years since he crossed over to this world.

Then, his eyes became increasingly gentle: “Honestly, we’ve been like an old married couple for ages… Why are we still celebrating birthdays? We’re not Xi Xi…”

Li Che couldn’t help but smile as he accepted the birthday gift from his wife, fondly caressing it.

Although it was just an ordinary piece of clothing, every stitch was sewn with care by his wife, and by touching the garment, he could feel how much she cared for him.

Time becomes beautiful and lovable precisely because there are people who care about you.

Looking at his charming wife, Li Che understood even more the significance of protecting his little family.

…

…

Li Che spent his twenty-fifth birthday in the company of his wife.

This was the first official birthday Li Che celebrated in this world.

It was quite an unexpected surprise.

Li Che’s absence from Liuxiang Lane was soon revealed, and the envoys from the major noble families, there to congratulate him, left regretfully. As for the Divine Sect, even though they were clan juniors, they couldn’t just come and go as they pleased.

Apart from the sensational news of Li Che advancing to the rank of Divine Sculpture Half-Saint, another even more sensational piece of news was also transmitted back to Qianyuan Dao City.

This was the news about the Heart-following Gold Iron Divine Rod appearing in the Strange Que of the Two-Minded Great Saint Mysterious Temple at the Divine Carving Ridge.

Lv Taibai personally declared that only cultivators at the Martial Saint First Level or Divine Embryo One Divine Transformation could enter the Strange Que of the Two-Minded Great Saint to seek the Heart-following Gold Iron Divine Rod.

If anyone with cultivation beyond that attempted to enter, Lv Taibai would personally slay them with his sword.

The announcement spread like a tidal wave, crashing down with great force.

Due to the words of the Chief of the Divine Capital’s Sky Observatory, the Heart-following Gold Iron Divine Rod became highly coveted by many factions wishing to obtain it and embed it upon the walls of Qi Tian City… to witness the mighty Hunyuan Ruyi Stick!

However, the Strange Que was in turmoil, and the mysterious fog was rising. To enter the Strange Que and search for the divine weapon, one had to wait until the turmoil subsided and the mysterious fog receded to normal levels before entering would be allowed.

As to when it would calm down, Governor Feng Zhiqi of the Temple Control Bureau provided an explanation.

“Usually, the recovery period for a Strange Que’s turmoil at an eerie temple is three years, but within one year, the mysterious fog will return to a normal level. At that time, everyone can enter the Strange Que to search for the Heart-following Gold Iron Divine Rod.”

Feng Zhiqi’s words caused quite a stir, causing many to have gleams in their eyes and thoughts in their minds.

“This time, the Divine Sect and Divine Carving Ridge have chosen to open the Two-Minded Great Saint Strange Que, allowing not only Martial Saint level experts but also Great Grandmasters to enter. During this time, everyone can enhance their cultivation to meet the standard set by the Taibai Sect Master.”

The clamor would eventually subside.

Half a month passed.

News of Li Che becoming a Divine Sculpture Half-Saint and the Divine Sect opening the Two-Minded Great Saint Strange Que began to gradually quiet down.

Thunder Alley.

Li Che was researching mechanisms, planning to attempt to create the [Namo Immortal Artisan Super Electromagnetic Cannon], but progress was rather average.

Primarily, the destructive power of the electromagnetic cannon… was weaker than Li Che had imagined.

Not to mention posing a threat to Martial Saints; even Great Grandmasters of the Three Flowers Atop level might not be harmed by the power of the electromagnetic cannon.

Li Che felt quite regretful, sensing that his research had hit a bottleneck.

Even though the [Immortal Artisan] Dao Fruit kept revolving, Li Che still felt like he was stuck at a bottleneck. Indeed, everyone encounters bottlenecks, and Li Che was no exception.

The current electromagnetic cannon was at the initial stage of forming, but how to enhance its power became a challenging problem that Li Che and his thinking-outside-the-box doppelgangers needed to solve.

However, in his heart, Li Che had a vague idea.

It depended specifically on whether the Sect Master’s Wife would agree to draw him the Five Elders Rank Small Divine Sky Thunder Talisman.

Whoosh—

The sound of breaking through the air echoed.

A hunched figure, wearing a Cat Face mask, familiar with the place, leapt into the courtyard.

It was none other than Li Qingshan.

In his hand, Li Qingshan held the Book of Life and Death, and beneath the mask, his eyes shone brilliantly.

The aura around him had grown increasingly stronger—it was clear that his cultivation had seen significant improvement recently, indicating his diligent efforts.

Li Che slowly opened his eyes and looked at Li Qingshan.

“How is it?”

Li Qingshan pushed the Cat Face mask up his head, exposing his face, and smiled: “The Hunting God Pavilion’s bounty board has been updated…”

“Xi Xi’s rank on the bounty board hasn’t changed; she’s still third. But for what you asked me to investigate—your position on the bounty board—since you reached the Divine Sculpture Half-Saint, there have indeed been significant changes.”

“You are now ranked fifth on the bounty board!”

“Someone has offered a Four Imperial Lower Divine Crystal for your head!”

Li Qingshan chuckled softly, explaining to Li Che.

“Ranked fifth on the bounty board… the only Divine Sculpture Half-Saint of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect, yet your bounty is lower than Xi Xi’s?”

“But then again, Xi Xi is not only a direct disciple of Lv Taibai; she’s also the Young Sect Master of the Qian Yuan Divine Sect. It’s understandable that her bounty is higher.”

Li Che nodded, his gaze flickering: “Being ranked fifth on the bounty board… should probably make some assassins from the Hunting God Pavilion restless, right?”

“Most likely, the wave of assassins coming for me this time is the same group trying to hunt Xi Xi.”

Li Che smiled.

Li Qingshan gave Li Che a strange look: “A Che… what are you planning to do?”

“Of course, to be a father who does everything to protect his daughter’s safety.”

Li Che stretched lazily, and the sound of his joints cracking like firecrackers echoed from his body.

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