"Ahem..." Li Xuan coughed dryly, "Uncle, that's basically it."
Li Yunyan woke up from the shock, and looked at Li Xuan with a very strange look, like a big bad wolf seeing a big fat sheep! "Li Xuan, how on earth did you do that?
How could you suddenly feel talented and break through to become a Qi Master so quickly, and how could you actually summon a human spiritual pet?"
Li Yunyan stared at Li Xuan and asked like a barrage of questions.
Having the experience of answering Chen Meina, Li Xuan said very familiarly this time: "Talent is awakened suddenly. As for summoning human spiritual pets, I don't know what's going on."
This answer naturally did not satisfy Li Yunyan, but he really couldn't think of any need for Li Xuan to hide anything.
"Don't spread this matter to anyone else, and don't summon your spiritual pet in front of other people in the future!"
Li Yunyan thought for a while and suddenly said.
This was exactly the result Li Xuan wanted. He nodded and said, "I know!"
"Also, since you have awakened your talent, you should receive corresponding treatment.
I will apply for scholar status for you."
In the Yunteng Empire, anyone who awakens their talent can obtain the status of a child.
When Tong Sheng breaks through and becomes a Qi Refiner, he will gain the status of a scholar.
Scholars, even if they have broken away from the status of ordinary people and entered the class of Qi Refiners.
From now on, depending on the level of cultivation, the Yunteng Empire will provide various benefits and even official positions.
"Thank you, uncle."
Li Xuan said.
"no need to thank me.
This is what every tribesman who has awakened their talent deserves.
In fact, you caught the intruder this time and made a contribution to the family, and I haven't rewarded you yet."
Li Yunyan said, "You can tell me what reward you want.
As long as it is within the scope of the family's ability, I can consider it."
He paused and then said: "Some people in the family may have felt sorry for you on some things in the past, I hope you don't take it personally.
You have to know that for a family to be able to pass on, it needs strong people rather than ordinary people, and all resources will only be tilted towards the strong.
Especially in the empire, no matter how talented you are, as long as you don't have awakened talent, you won't be recognized.
This is a rule that no one can change. Even if you don’t like it, you have to accept it!”
Of course Li Xuan understood what Li Yunyan meant, which was to make him forget the ridicule and humiliation he had received before.
As for the previous violation of the ban, since Li Yunyan didn't mention it, of course it was written off.
With a self-deprecating smile, Li Xuan said: "I understand."
Of course, he has no intention of seeking justice for the original owner, but if anyone dares to ridicule him in the future, he will not be polite.
"Tell me what reward you want."
Li Yunyan asked again.
Li Xuan thought for a while and said: "If possible, I hope to borrow some books on the talisman engine."
Li Yunyan was stunned, as if he didn't expect that Li Xuan would make such a request.
He pondered for a few seconds and said: "Why are you interested in the rune engine?"
Li Xuan said: "I read a book from Chen Meina before, and I realized that I was very interested in the talisman array, so I wanted to study it."
Li Yunyan glanced at Li Xuan meaningfully and said slowly: "Okay, I will talk to the library and let you borrow books on this subject at will.
But our family is too small and we don’t have many collections in this area, so I’m afraid you will be disappointed.”
Li Xuan didn't care. What he needed was not some profound knowledge, but a preliminary understanding of the entire Five-wheel Peak world.
As long as there are enough books for him to read, that's enough.
After this conversation, Li Xuan began to spend time in the library, reading various books every day.
He was an avid reader. Whether it was about cultivation knowledge, customs and geography, or even some novels and biographies, he could read them with gusto. This reading style that accepted everyone who came was a little surprising to the old man who managed the library.
The Li family also maintained calm, at least on the surface, as if the night attack had never happened.
This calm lasted for about a week, and Li Xuan was called to Li Yunyan's study again.
After not seeing each other for a week, Li Yunyan seemed a bit older. He had a few more white hairs, his cheeks were slightly sunken, and his eyes were bloodshot. It was obvious at a glance that he had not had enough rest recently.
"This is your commission."
Li Yunyan handed a gray sheepskin to Li Xuan.
Li Xuan took it and saw a line written on it, an appointment from the empire officially conferring him a scholar.
"Thank you, grandpa."
Li Xuan said.
"This is what you deserve."
Li Yunyan said, "Go to the Xiucai branch in the city to register later. From now on, you can receive an extra allowance from the Xiucai branch every month, which will be very helpful for your cultivation."
The Scholar Branch is an institution used by the empire to manage Qi practitioners. After embarking on the path of cultivation, everyone will face different choices.
If you want to serve the country, you can first join the scholar branch, take various exams step by step, and obtain official positions.
Such monks are equivalent to the reservists of the empire. They are well paid and have a noble status. If they achieve military merit, they may have the opportunity to become a noble.
Of course, not everyone is willing to serve the country, and some people work directly for major families. Although they have no chance to become nobles, they can get help from the family's resources. In a sense, they are a kind of retinue.
There are also some people who yearn for freedom and like an unfettered life, so they can join a loose organization such as the Rangers, become a bounty hunter, complete tasks, collect bounties, and live a carefree life.
Li Yunyan is a seventh-grade official. The awakened tribesmen usually join the scholar branch first, and Li Xuan is certainly no exception.
With the imperial commission, Li Xuan went to the Xiucai branch on the outskirts of Xianyun City.
The Xiucai branch building has five floors in total and is located in the most prosperous area of Xianyun City, across the street from the Ranger Organization building.
As soon as Li Xuan walked into the Xiucai branch building, he saw groups of young men and women standing on the spacious first floor of the building. Each of them exuded a touch of spiritual power and looked very proud.
Just as Li Xuandong was looking around, a well-dressed Qi practitioner came over and said, "I am Xie Li, the director of the Xiucai Branch of Xianyun City. What can I do for you?"
Li Xuan glanced at him and found that the aura on his body was very powerful, and he should have already established a foundation.
"I'm here to register."
Li Xuan handed over his appointment and said.
"Li Xuan..." Xie Li took the letter of appointment and glanced at it, as if he had heard this name somewhere, but couldn't remember it for a moment.
However, among the young men and women not far away, some recognized Li Xuan.