The Happy Farmer Wanderer-Chapter 411 Threats Only Lead to Worse Outcomes_1
Li Qing, on the eighth day of his injury recovery, once again encountered Qi Guoyuan and Shi Shan Daoren.
They went directly to Li Qing’s home.
As for how they managed to find his home, Li Qing didn’t need to pursue any reasons.
With the Qi Family’s influence, finding someone in the entire county should not be a problem for them.
"Young brother, we have fulfilled the conditions you set. Now, shouldn’t you give us the rest of the Underground Palace Map?" Qi Guoyuan sat in Li Qing’s courtyard, casually holding a cup of clear tea as he asked.
Li Qing looked toward Shi Shan Daoren, "I remember I initially set two conditions, right?"
"Shi Shan Daoren’s master is already on his way here. With him taking action, there is almost certainty in this matter!" Qi Guoyuan said.
"My master is always traveling around and is hard to track, but once he is requested, there is no place in this world that can confine him," Shi Shan Daoren proudly stated.
Li Qing’s gaze swept over the two men, "After I meet with the Daoren’s master and if he can deal with Li Yuanxian, I will certainly present the rest of the map of the Underground Palace with both hands."
"Otherwise, the Qi Family might as well take back what you have given me. I won’t take the lives of ordinary people as a joke."
"Are you preparing to go back on your word, young brother?" Qi Guoyuan asked, staring at Li Qing with an unfriendly look.
"I only stated two conditions, and you agreed to them at the time, didn’t you? The terms were made very clear." Li Qing calmly said, "Do you see any word I have said that differs from before?"
"We must see the person first?" Qi Guoyuan asked coldly.
Li Qing nodded.
Shi Shan Daoren’s gaze flickered for a moment and he asked, "Is Li Yuanxian really by your side?"
"You could say that, but our relationship is quite complicated, not something that can be explained in a few words." Li Qing casually made up a reply. The Magic Artifact that Li Yuanxian used was indeed with him, but as for the man himself, he had long since passed away.
Shi Shan Daoren lowered his head in thought, his sharp eyes carrying the cunning of a fox.
"Qi boss, the Underground Palace Map is of no use to me," Li Qing said indifferently, "Compared to such an important thing, my conditions can even be said to be considering your interests, so let’s not be too greedy, shall we?"
"If you anger me, you won’t get the map, and many more people will die. I don’t see the necessity in that, do you?"
Qi Guoyuan’s gaze became heavy, and after looking at Li Qing for a moment, he nodded, "Young brother speaks reasonably. Indeed, I was too anxious. In that case, we’ll wait until the Daoren arrives before we trouble you again."
"The tea was quite good; thank you for the hospitality!"
Qi Guoyuan set down the teacup and stood up, nodding.
Li Qing watched as the two men left his courtyard, his neutral gaze growing colder by the moment.
Although forced to take this step, becoming entangled with the Qi Family in such a way was truly tantamount to seeking a tiger’s skin, giving Li Qing a most unfavorable impression of this family.
He initially thought that being the current head of the Qi Family, Qi Guoyuan would have some measure of magnanimity.
But from these two encounters, that did not seem to be the case.
Li Qing did not believe they were unaware of the significance of the Underground Palace Map.
It was not only capable of reducing countless casualties for the Qi Family but also symbolized immense wealth.
The burial of a Prince certainly wouldn’t be shabby.
Yet under such circumstances, the Qi Family not only failed to show due respect but even had a threatening intent.
Li Qing, with a stern face, pondered for a moment, deciding to prepare for both eventualities.
First, find the old Daoist and see if there is a way to handle this.
Second, get ready to stand against the Qi Family to the end.
Even if he really has to hand over the map to the Qi Family when push comes to shove.
He too wanted to dabble in the Han King’s Underground Palace and take a share of the spoils.
The visit today by Qi Guoyuan and Shi Shan Daoren finally solidified Li Qing’s thoughts.
Using Qi Guoyuan’s own words, repay kindness with kindness, vengeance with vengeance, each according to its kind.
The Underground Palace Map, such an important thing, should also have its corresponding value.
How could we let them just take it into their hands? That would not be appropriate.
In the afternoon, Li Qing went to the hospital to have his stitches removed and took the opportunity to visit Xu Keqing.
It had been a while since he had bothered this charming and assertive female doctor.
The hallway outside the consultation room was lined with many patients. It seemed that Xu Keqing was very busy today.
Li Qing found a spot to sit nearby and sent Xu Keqing a message.
"Now that you’ve been promoted, are you ready to cut ties with the past?"
The door to the consultation room was ajar, and Li Qing could vaguely see the figure bustling inside.
"Nonsense, you’re clearly the one who didn’t contact me. You have a girlfriend; how could I dare to message you rashly? If I were caught and cornered at the hospital entrance being scolded by you, I couldn’t take it."
"What’s wrong? Have you finally remembered me?"
Li Qing chuckled, he had been busy running back and forth to the school lately and indeed had been somewhat distant from Xu Keqing.
"I’ve always thought about you, but I’ve been so busy with things lately, I just haven’t had the time!"
Li Qing explained, then asked, "Are you busy today?"
"Not too bad. It’s been like this recently. Are you coming over?" Xu Keqing asked.
"I’m right outside. If you open the door now, I’ll be able to see you in your busy state," said Li Qing.
Just as his message was sent, there came a voice from inside the consultation room, instructing someone to open the door.
Squeak.
A patient pushed the door to the consultation room open, and Xu Keqing was sitting at her desk directly facing the door, writing and drawing.
Seeing Li Qing sitting outside, she adjusted her glasses and let out a faint laugh.
"Why the sudden ugliness? What have you been up to now?" she messaged back.
"Just a bit of an accident," Li Qing sighed and said.
It seemed he did get injured quite frequently.
"Always fighting and brawling, I really am fed up with you," Xu Keqing messaged back during a spare moment.
Li Qing waved his hand at Xu Keqing and replied, "I don’t want to, either. It must be bad luck."
"Your skirt today looks pretty!"
"You’re probably not just interested in the skirt. Do you want to see what’s underneath?" replied Xu Keqing.
While diagnosing patients, she managed to message Li Qing without neglecting either task.
And she was fast.
"Of course, I not only want to see, I want to touch," Li Qing replied, smiling, while resting his chin in his hand and watching Xu Keqing busy at work.
Suddenly, Xu Keqing’s beautiful legs hidden beneath the desk rapidly opened and closed.
Li Qing almost thought his eyes were deceiving him, only to catch a glimpse of white flanked by a flash of black.
"Did it look good?" Xu Keqing replied with a string of smirk emojis.
Li Qing replied in frustration, "Not even lightning is as fast as you. What did you expect me to see?"
Xu Keqing dismissed another patient, a smile playing at her lips as she watched Li Qing and slowly opened her beautiful legs under the desk.
"Can you see clearly now?"
