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Chapter 140: Chapter 64: Moving into the Inner City, Li Lingchan's Backbone

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

Although her little brother had some abilities, having a residence in the city was still not an easy feat.

In her mind, the Inner City was where officials and nobles lived, and a residence would cost hundreds of taels.

It was far beyond what people like them, who came from the mountainous poor households, could aspire for.

"It was gifted by the officials in the city, don't worry about it," Shen Qing didn't explain much and continued, "There's plenty of room there. Tell auntie as well, let's move together and live there."

Seeing how certain her younger brother Shen Qing was, Shen Fang very tactfully didn't ask further and nodded in agreement.

After making a few arrangements, Shen Qing handled his valuables and some savings, leaving the rest of the trivial matters to his Eldest Sister Shen Fang to take care of.

With nothing else to do, he walked out of the house.

Upon stepping outside, Shen Qing noticed that the hunters from the village at his doorstep, one by one, finally began to address him with respect, clearly calling out, "My lord!"

No one dared to call him by name anymore.

Uncle Shen Er looked at his nephew who had made a name for himself, his expression becoming complex.

Shen Qing had now gotten used to this change in status and accepted it grandly.

"Uncle, I just asked Eldest Sister to tidy up a bit and also informed auntie. In a while, let's move to live in the Inner City together," Shen Qing spoke to Shen Er.

Uncle Shen Er nodded woodenly, not saying a word, seeming to have some profound thoughts.

Shen Qing didn't say much more and began to look around.

In the past few months, many hunters from Hongshan Village had made a windfall and quietly rented houses in the Inner City, each harboring their own thoughts.

Shen Qing didn't have the energy to keep these people from Hongshan Village always united as one.

Moreover, he had now obtained his martial arts register and, after killing the tiger demon, had made a name for himself in Taiping County.

With a reputation, money was naturally not too big of an issue anymore.

He no longer cared for the meager protection fees from the shanty areas.

So Shen Qing simply decided to take his relatives and move into the Inner City, leaving the rest for Zhang Baqing and the others to handle.

With his current reputation, he believed that no one in the Outer City would dare to provoke them anymore.

After a while, Eldest Sister Shen Fang, along with Auntie, had everything at home packed and ready.

Zhang Baqing and the other hunters from Hongshan Village were also keen, stepping forward to help and load the belongings into the carriage.

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Once everything was loaded, Shen Qing left the address of his residence in the Inner City and led his family towards the Inner City.

For the first time riding in such a carriage, Auntie Wang was tense, looking somewhat nervous.

But her son beside her, Shanwa, saw clearly that his mother was beaming with joy inside.

Just now, as they were leaving, she was as proud as a big white goose among the flattering voices of the neighboring women, her neck held high.

Compared to Wang, Shen Er's face was etched with wrinkles, yet to snap out of his daze.

He hadn't practiced martial arts and was unaware of the changes in Shen Qing, knowing only that he had grown stronger, without any other perception.

Now, seeing that Shen Qing had unexpectedly killed the demon tiger and obtained his martial title, he truly understood how extraordinary and different his nephew was.

Uncle Shen Er looked at Shen Qing, leaning against the carriage, and hesitated, "Qingzi... you..."

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

"It's nothing," Uncle Shen Er sighed deeply and said, "If your father and mother were still alive, knowing you've achieved so much would be great."

For a long time, Shen Qing slowly said, "Yes, it would be good if he was still alive."

A group of people quickly arrived at Shen Qing's Siheyuan inside the city.

Upon pushing open the door, Uncle Shen Er and Auntie Wang saw the appearance of the blue bricks and green tiles and were immediately so astonished that they were speechless, as if in a dream.

They had never seen this courtyard before, and they were excited everywhere, finding it extraordinary.

Poking around here, bumping into things there, they simply couldn't stop themselves.

Shen Qing just let them be.

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

"Fifth Miss."

The maid attending to Li Lingchan saw the Fifth Miss walk in from outside, quickly paid her respects, and withdrew.

Fifth Miss looked at Li Lingchan lying on the bed resting and revealed a pained expression on her face, saying, "Lingling, are you feeling all right?"

Having been slapped by Meng De from the Mi Gang, Li Lingchan's face had yet to reduce its swelling.

Moreover, Meng De had secretly exerted some sneaky force, causing a violent shake in her meridians and leaving her with some internal injuries, which made her look somewhat listless.

Li Lingchan sat up from the bed and said, "I've already drunk some medicinal soup prescribed by the doctor, and I'm much better now."

"That's good, you must not be impulsive in your actions in the future," the Fifth Miss said with concern on her face. "If something happens, your father will take care of it, but if your father can't handle it, your involvement wouldn't help matters."

"I know, but I just couldn't stand it..."

"Sigh..." Fifth Miss sighed deeply.

In fact, both of them knew well that the danger they faced today was such that they were narrowly spared from utter ruin.

The mother and daughter fell silent, not speaking for a long time.

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

"Him?" Li Lingchan feigned ignorance, keeping her head down and said, "Mother, why do you suddenly ask about him?"

Fifth Miss rallied her spirits to persuade, "Back then, it was your father who wanted to match you with Shen Qing, and Shen Qing must have been aware of it. His coming here indicates that he must also have some thoughts about you. I have thought it over, and if I go and plead with your father again, maybe Shen Qing might still agree to the match."

"I never expected him to be so powerful at such a young age. His talent is indeed extraordinary, and in the future, he's sure to..."

"Mother!" Li Lingchan, lying on the bed, annoyed and angry, cut off Fifth Miss's words sharply, "Let's drop this matter. A good horse doesn't eat the grass that's been past. I didn't fancy him back then, and if I go back to him now, I'll certainly face mockery. I can't afford to lose that face. I believe that even if I don't marry Shen Qing, I can still make my own way."

Seeing Li Lingchan's proud demeanor, Miss Wu's face looked a bit displeased as she continued, "What's the big deal about lowering your head a bit? We women have to read cues from others."

"Mother, don't talk about it anymore." Li Lingchan said with a cold snort, "He's just a little faster in cultivation, but in the end, he's just a lowly household without any fields, nothing special. Don't think too highly of him, Mother."

While they were talking, the maid standing outside ran in excitedly, shouting, "Miss, Madam, there's great news for our Linfeng Hall."

Fifth Miss and Li Lingchan stopped talking and asked, "What great news?"

"Brother Shen Qing has been invited to a banquet by Lord County Magistrate and has now obtained the martial title. It's already spreading throughout the hall. Our Hall Master has taught a person who became a martial titled official," the maid said jubilantly.

Upon hearing this, Li Lingchan's face went stiff, turning pale and flushed in turns.

Fifth Miss stood staring blankly at Li Lingchan.

"Everyone, get out!"

The maid was stunned, her face puzzled: "Miss..."

"Get out!"