Signing In At The Civil Affairs Bureau, I Was Rewarded With A Gorgeous Wife

"Cough cough, I'm indeed a bit interested."

Old Wei tried to cover his embarrassment with a cough, but seeing Song Yun's teasing gaze, he also blushed, "You little rascal, you even dare to jest with me!"

"Hahaha, how could I dare."

Song Yun said attentively while pouring tea for the other party, "No problem, leave it to me. I'll have someone deliver it to you within a month."

"Hmm, there's one more thing. When you entered the house, I felt a master's presence, very unusual, yet somewhat familiar. Who was it?"

Song Yun was slightly taken aback by these words. He hadn't expected that Old Wei, at his advanced age, would have such a strong perception of the outside world. No wonder people say Old Wei is the Bai Family's 'Stabilizing Sea Needle'!

"Tie Mu, do you know him?"

"Tie Mu... seems like I've heard someone mention that name before."

Old Wei took a sip of tea and said, "What's this person's background? With your current status, stability should be prioritized. Being too sharp-edged will attract opposition from others."

"I'm not very familiar with this person either, but he also came for the elixir." Continue reading at empire

Song Yun whispered, "Moreover, this person seems to have quite a good relationship with my father, and his martial skills are among the top five I have ever seen!"

"Oh, you say that, and now I want to meet him."

As soon as Old Wei finished speaking, a hearty laugh came from outside, "Hahaha, Tie Mu takes the liberty of visiting. I hope the elderly master won't blame me!"

"Since you're here, have a cup of tea."

Old Wei's left hand nonchalantly swept over the teacup, and the teacup shot out like a bullet, not spilling a drop of water.

This move alone was enough to show the extraordinary nature of Old Wei's inner strength!

"I dare not refuse a gift from an elder! I'll drink this cup of tea first as a mark of respect!"

Tie Mu stopped the teacup's course, but still, a few drops spilled out—such was the difference.

Instantly curbing his contempt, he held the tea with great respect and drained it in one gulp.

"Come in."

Old Wei said with slightly heavy eyelids.

"Alright, sorry to disturb!"

Compared to this small cabin, Tie Mu was indeed a bit too tall!

He had to bend his waist to come in, but even so, his first sight of Old Wei still gave him a shock to the heart.

"I have seen Old Wei. I've heard too many legendary stories about you from the outside. Today, coming to the Bai Family, I was itching with curiosity. If there's any offense, please forgive me!"

Tie Mu said with folded hands and respectful expression.

"What legendary stories, they're all fabrications by others."

Old Wei stood up, pinched Tie Mu's arms, and with a 'hmm', said, "This body of horizontal trained cultivation technique is not bad."

"Thanks for the compliment, Old Wei. Having no famous teacher to lead me, I had to work hard in this aspect."

Tie Mu touched the back of his head and laughed naively, as if being complimented by Old Wei was a matter of great honor.

"But that's as far as it goes."

Old Wei sighed and said, "If you still don't switch to internal cultivation in three years, all the injuries accumulated over the years will catch up with you. It's such a pity, such a pity."

"Old Wei truly has an eye for detail!"

Tie Mu said excitedly, "May I know if Old Wei has any teachings for me?"

"Heh, you little fellow has wishful thinking, but the methods I practice aren't the same as yours. Are you willing to abandon your decisive heart of killing and sit with me in meditation?"

Old Wei shook his head and said, "Seeing your hesitance, it seems our fate is not sufficient."

"I have taken the lesson to heart!"

Disappointment could not be hidden on Tie Mu's face. He had thought that by visiting Old Wei, he might receive some bit of guidance, but now it seemed he had been too naive.

"However..."

Elder Wei's tone shifted as he pointed to Song Yun and said, "If you're willing to follow Song Yun, I believe there will definitely be a turning point."

"What do you mean by that?"

Tie Mu's eyes widened in disbelief and he said, "How could someone who has just started practicing martial arts resolve my urgent crisis?"

"Cannot say, cannot say."

Elder Wei waved his hand and said, "If you trust me, then trust me; if not, please do as you please."

This conversation left Tie Mu feeling tangled up and Song Yun completely confused.

"Old master, what do you mean by your words?"

Song Yun asked in a low voice.

"This person could be very useful."

Elder Wei's eyes held a hint of playfulness as he said, "You, young man, have not shown your face for so many years, and when you finally did, it was astonishing. I do not believe you do not have some tricks up your sleeve. It just so happens that he's a simple-minded martial artist, the perfect tool for you to wield."

"But..."

"Fine! Only three years! I am willing to take a gamble!"

Tie Mu shouted with resolution, "If within three years you bring me a suitable inner strength technique, I am willing to guard the Song Family's door just like Elder Wei guards the Bai Family's!"

"Stop, stop, stop, you are my uncle, it's inappropriate to talk like this..."

Song Yun asked, feeling conflicted, "But what if I can't find it within three years?"

"Then I will accept my fate!"

Tie Mu said with a grim smile, "After three years, if I can't complete the transformation, I will probably only live for one more year at most. I just hope that at that time, you won't despise me and will find a place for my grave."

"Alright!"

Song Yun said seriously, "Since that's the case, I will do my utmost to let you become the guardian deity of my Song Family's gate!"

Actually, cultivating inner strength relies not only on daily martial arts practice but also on the guidance of a great master and, most importantly, the mental method!

It could be said that most of the mental methods available on the market now are incomplete copies, while the truly precious ones are only passed down within their own families!

However, Song Yun had no intention of digging deeper into this, for he had the system store!

Inside, not to mention cultivation techniques, it seemed that there were items for cultivation too!

It all depends on how many points you can pay!

To exchange a mental method for a loyal and dedicated bodyguard—any way you looked at it, Song Yun would come out ahead!

"Hehe, since that is the case, I shall bear witness. If either of you dares to betray your oath, I will definitely come knocking on your door," Elder Wei said with a smile while stroking his beard.

"I am tired. You may leave now, Song Yun, and don't forget my matter."

"Alright, I will have someone send it to you when the time comes," Song Yun said as he bowed in gratitude to Elder Wei.

In truth, had it not been for Elder Wei's promise, even if Song Bu himself had said so, Tie Mu might not have agreed to stay with the Song Family.

After all, it was a matter concerning his life!

After leaving the hut, both Song Yun and Tie Mu fell into silence.

"Ahem, Uncle Tie, rest assured, I will fulfill anything I have promised."

"Leave it to fate," Tie Mu said. "After spending so many years alone in the mountains, I've come to terms with things. After all, people are just so-so. They say that there is great terror between life and death, but having been through so much, it was merely frightening. Just do your best."

As they talked, the two of them returned to the Bai Family's guest hall. When Song Yun relayed the news to Song Bu, the latter was so shocked he remained stunned and unable to recover for a long time.

"Son, are you really going to find him a mental method?"

"Yes, why?"

"Sigh, how about we discuss how to locate the hidden clans' stronghold and then take them down in one fell swoop?"