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

[Craftsmanship: Originates from the mixed blood of an Eighth Grade Demon Beast, Nu Xuan Jiao, combined with ten kinds of herbs. It is refined for two hours by an exclusive alchemy recipe from the alchemists at the Grand Prospect Heavenly Observatory, producing nine pills per batch that are extremely potent, exuding a foul smell yet possessing a slightly sweet taste upon consumption.]

[Usage: Suitable for Qi Meridian Martialists and above]

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Li Cheʼs breathing became hurried, his eyes sparkling.

”An elixir from the Grand Prospect Heavenly Observatory?!”

He suddenly understood why the wealth within Cao Heʼs Qiankun Jade was so modest—it hardly matched that of a veteran Divine Base Cultivator.

It seemed most likely that the wealth had been spent on purchasing this particular elixir.

A Ninth Grade Lower Tier elixir, worth far more than a fortune!

Most importantly, it came from the Heavenly Observatory; the quality of the elixirs was guaranteed. Though the might of Dajing was not as paramount as at its peak, the renown of the Grand Prospect Heavenly Observatory still safeguarded its quality.

Whether it was the elixirs, talismans, or even divine wood carvings produced, they were all unrivaled in Dajing.

It was said that the Heavenly Observatory gathered the most talented group of woodcarving masters from the Dajing Dynasty.

Moreover, after the once-glorious Tang Family Mechanism Clan met their downfall, most of the mechanism masters were recruited by the Heavenly Observatory.

Li Cheʼs eyes flickered, the Heavenly Observatory...

It seemed there was also a branch of the Heavenly Observatory in Mansion City.

”I wonder... if the Mansion Cityʼs Heavenly Observatory might have a complete and detailed collection of Tang Family Mechanism manuals.”

Li Che thought to himself.

Looking at the elixir in his hand, Li Che furrowed his brows. He had initially thought his wealth was substantial enough to ensure no worries for food and clothing, but now it seemed a bit presumptive.

”To achieve freedom with elixirs, Iʼll need to earn much more money.”

”The City Lordʼs Mansion...”

Li Cheʼs gaze shimmered slightly; fortunately, the means to earn money was neither too close nor too far.

With a flip of his palm, he stored the elixir into a black jade bottle and placed it back in the Qiankun Space.

With a flick of his finger, a Cute Bull Mask slid into his hand, which he then placed over his face.

He clenched his hand fiercely.

Suddenly, the air seemed to ripple slightly.

By the time Li Che opened his eyes, he was already back inside the study of his courtyard in the Inner City.

Quiet and empty, the study room exuded an air of solitude.

Li Che sat on a wooden chair, his eyes sharp with brilliance beneath the adorable cute bull mask.

He then put on a stretchy black robe and took down the bamboo hat hanging on the door.

With a bang,

the door flung open.

A gusty wind roared in, violently swirling at the edges of Li Cheʼs black robe.

Li Cheʼs body inflated with a bang, stretching the stretchy black robe taut, and his backbone vibrated as countless raindrops were repelled, exploding into a dense mist of water.

Dark clouds blurred together while lightning tumbled through them.

Li Che tilted his head upward, receiving the rain on his mask.

Feeling the unique aura of the entire city, his gaze sharpened.

”Has the Thousand Buddha Carving Banquet started already?”

”However...”

Li Cheʼs body shook, the Dragon Elephant Vajra forcibly vibrated, gathering all his qi and blood more significantly than the ultimate skill level Turtle Breath Technique.

Bang—!

His toes lightly tapped on the blue brick floor, instantly and silently exploding a spray of water droplets.

In an instant, his figure had already propelled towards the direction of Xuʼs Courtyard in the Inner City.