Chapter 3: Joyful Revenge

Once this thought arises, it becomes difficult to quell it again

It would be better to settle this score before leaving...

Li Wan remembered that Yin Shaohua had entered the sect three years ago, residing in a fine chamber located on the outer side of the West Chamber. It was fortunate that he was overbearing in nature; upon his arrival, he occupied several rooms of his fellow disciples who had joined at the same time, and he even sent people to undertake extensive construction work to build a separate courtyard for himself, thus avoiding any chance of being discovered by others

Yin Shaohua winced in pain, immediately curling up like a fried shrimp, only to be pulled up again by Li Wan, who then executed a side throw, forcefully bringing him down to the ground

After howling for a while, Yin Zhi finally managed to struggle to his feet, covering his swollen cheek, and with a face full of malice, he cursed behind him: "Li Wan! You will regret this! If I don't make you pay, I won't share your surname! Ouch..."

In the blink of an eye, he had already devised numerous methods to deal with Li Wan. As long as Li Wan remained within the Zhengqi Gate, there would always be opportunities to take action.

The results revealed that there were some clothing, dry food, clean water, and bottles of pills, seemingly items needed for travel. In addition, there were several books of martial arts techniques, crafted into the shape of a carp, a gold bar weighing approximately one tael of pure gold, and a bag containing a gold leaf weighing one qian, all packed tightly.

After completing these tasks, he gently nudged Yin Shaohua with his toes to wake him up

Li Wan couldn't help but be slightly taken aback: "It's already so late, why aren't you asleep?"

Li Wan did not intend to kill Yin Shaohua, as he had already considered that killing out of anger would be of no benefit and would instead bring about tremendous trouble. Furthermore, even if he were to fail and be caught, there would still be some room for maneuver.

Li Wan finally understood some of the things she had been puzzled about in the past, and a wave of deep helplessness surged within her

Ridiculous and self-deprecating - The book depicts a person born into poverty, lacking close friends or relatives within the sect, and completely unaware of the intricate rules. Consequently, many benefits that could have been obtained were intercepted and embezzled by others.

Before long, Li Wan thoroughly searched the room under the despairing and furious gaze of Yin Shaohua, finding several valuables, and also retrieved a silk pouch from Yin Shaohua's waist.

Without waiting for him to rise, Li Wan struck down with a knife-hand, and then there was a muffled groan. He finally rolled his eyes back and collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

Is it really a Ruyi pouch? You even have this fine item, how extravagant!

Li Wan met him and coldly said: "You have ruined my opportunity to attain the Dao, so I will make you suffer financial losses to avert disaster. This is only fair, right? Consider yourself lucky, kid. If it weren't for my unwillingness to stir up trouble, it would not be excessive to kill you with a single strike."

With a loud clang, after a muffled sound, Yin Shaohua suddenly struggled to get up. However, still in a daze from sleep and lacking the martial skills of Li Wan, he was quickly seized by the neck, and the two soon became entangled, rolling off the bed.

What a worthless thing, daring to provoke me, Li Wan, without any ability, simply overestimating oneself

Oh? What is being referred to by the square pipe...

However, even though this wish-fulfilling pouch does not even rank among the magical artifacts, there are indeed true magical artifacts such as the treasure pouch and the universe pouch above it, which can be considered extremely precious treasures in the mundane world. When Li Wan was at the Daoist temple, he heard many secret stories from both the inner and outer courts, but this was still the first time he encountered such a treasure

A faint scent of alcohol lingered in the room, seemingly a result of the recent drinking with the steward.

A small cloth pouch, yet it possesses a space equivalent to that of a large sack, which is truly remarkable

And the book states, "Not bad, once the matter escalates, the sect will surely investigate, and by then, it is feared that the truth will come to light"

Haha, not bad. This time, I, Yin Shaohua, have finally set foot on the path and can see hope! Manager Fang, this matter is largely thanks to your assistance; otherwise, I would not have been able to use this trick of deception to transfer the rewards under Li Wan's name to myself. Li Wan has worked hard in vain, yet little did he expect that in the end, he would still be making a wedding dress for this young master.

Since Li Wan has limited knowledge, how could he possibly be aware of the rules of the two courts within and outside the sect? I fear he is still in the dark, completely unaware that the sect has previously bestowed favors... Moreover, I heard someone say today that he was seen in the market at the foot of the mountain, seemingly to exchange for silver. I just need to employ a little strategy to find a reason to drive him away; if he remains uncooperative, he will have to suffer the consequences.

He patiently waited until the square steward left, leaving only Yin Shaohua alone. After lurking outside the window for a long time, he finally took out a thin-bladed dagger that had been prepared in advance from his bosom and inserted it into the gap of the window

Yin Shaohua's eyes widened suddenly, wanting to call for help, but he could barely catch his breath, and what came out was a hoarse and raspy cry like a broken bellows

Li Wanxin's thoughts flowed, and she quickly guessed that it must be that Yin Shaohua and Manager Fang were discussing some confidential matters, which is why they had dismissed the servants and no one had come to tidy up. After finishing the wine, Yin Shaohua felt a bit tipsy and went straight to bed.

Destroying one's path and future, this grudge is not small. Although Li Wan was very rational before, knowing that if he acted rashly, he would only bring humiliation upon himself, it does not mean that he does not desire to do so

These individuals are secretly engaging in such activities

Li Wancai paid him no mind, and with a hint of anticipation, untied the drawstring and directly poured out the contents inside

Yin Shaohua took a deep breath, slowly regaining consciousness. He quickly understood what had happened, and his face revealed a look of panic, his eyes filled with a plea for mercy and submission.

Um... um... Upon seeing Li Wan retrieve the Ruyi pouch, Yin Shaohua's face was filled with grief and indignation

It is that Li Wan. Although this individual lacks any substantial background, he is nonetheless the person involved. If he were to learn the truth from elsewhere, it is possible that he would cause a great uproar, which could potentially implicate the young master and those several external college administrators

Yin Shaohua, did you not expect this? Your uncle is here for revenge!" Li Wan said with a cold smile, suddenly turning over and then raising his knee to strike fiercely.

Are you referring to the sect's support for such an outstanding disciple? We are leveraging his regular performance evaluations to apply for rewards, and there should be records available for use at the merit office with several stewards...

Hehe, alleviating the concerns of the young master is indeed my duty. However, although this matter has been settled, there are still some lingering risks that must not be overlooked

It is truly a blessing from heaven; those servants know that Yin Shaohua has gone to bed and will not come to disturb. No wonder there was no one around just now

Although the yellow and white items are appealing, they are ultimately just mundane possessions. As for the techniques and secret manuals, it is not yet the time to examine them closely. After a moment of envy, Li Wan shifted her gaze to the remaining items.

The brocade pouch appears to be woven from fine silk, adorned with golden cloud patterns, and secured tightly at the opening with a dark yellow twisted cord, giving it an exceptionally exquisite appearance

Those are two lacquered red brocade boxes

However, after feeling dejected, he became increasingly determined to teach this Yin Shaohua a severe lesson, harboring thoughts of vengeance for grievances and retribution for wrongs

Soon after, the window latch emitted a faint muffled sound, was pushed aside, and then Li Wan gently pushed it open.

Li Wan felt a surge of joy in her heart, quietly approached the bedside, and then suddenly pounced.

It turns out that the young master had made arrangements in advance, so I can rest assured now

... ...

He was unaware that Li Wan had already developed the intention to leave

Li Wan pulled out a rope from her bosom and bound Yin Shaohua tightly, tossing him aside like a sheep. She then pinched her nose and retrieved a pair of cloth socks from under the bed, stuffing them firmly into his mouth, and secured them with a cloth to prevent him from spitting them out

No wonder, I have been in the dojo of named disciples for many years, practicing day and night, yet the sect remains indifferent... It turns out that these pests have consumed all the benefits, leaving us with not even the scraps!

Li Wan couldn't help but feel a stir in her heart: "What good things are inside?"

He had never thought that Yin Shaohua had already been plotting against him behind his back

He wants to listen to what the people inside are saying

Li Wan inadvertently overheard the collusion between Yin Shaohua and Manager Fang, who were deceiving both their superiors and subordinates. This revelation ignited a burning fury within her, intensifying her anger

With this treasure, young master, you will surely be able to successfully cultivate the spiritual field, and at that time, the elder will naturally guide you into the outer courtyard

There is truly no need to stay; encountering this trouble today is certainly not a coincidence

Upon seeing this, Li Wan could not help but burst into laughter, yet she did not stand there foolishly; instead, she strode away with great strides.

The Ruyi pouch is a small magical artifact that does not even have a rank, used by practitioners of the Xuanmen to store treasures, conveniently carried on one's person for ease of travel and exploration

Not only themselves, but also other diligent and hardworking students from humble backgrounds, who strive for knowledge yet lack distinguished lineage, have mostly been suppressed. The interests of all outstanding students from humble backgrounds have been harmed by Yin Shaohua and Manager Fang, who use these means to increase their chances of entering the Qi Refining stage

Li Wan, well-versed in the art of stealth, infiltrated the dojo's back area. Before long, she scaled the courtyard wall and made her way through the small door of the back kitchen to the residence of the named disciples.

And now, even a mere little villain dares to overstep their bounds. Li Wan reflects that it has reached a point where forbearance is no longer possible

Li Wan originally intended to take advantage of Yin Shaohua's unpreparedness to give him a good beating and vent his pent-up anger. However, upon hearing voices, he suddenly changed his mind, lightened his footsteps, and slowly walked over.

By the time the named disciples arrived at the dojo halfway up the mountain, the moon was already high in the sky, and it was the quiet hour of the night.

Li Wan could not help but exclaim in admiration upon seeing it

As night quickly approached, taking advantage of the darkness, Li Wan abandoned the neatly packed luggage and securely tucked away the one hundred taels of silver notes intended for travel expenses, quietly making her way up the mountain

Especially when I think of leaving this place, it is not my true desire, but rather the result of others ruining my path and future. I fear being suppressed in the future, and this ignites an unnamed anger within me, making it difficult to maintain my composure

Hehe, Fang, there is no need to worry too much. That Li Wan is merely a rootless wild child. Dealing with him is as easy as pie

It is you

Li Wan successfully sneaked to the outside of Yin Shaohua's attic, but at that moment, she suddenly heard voices coming from inside.

Li Wan carefully put away the dagger, tiptoed inside, and by the light of the moon, saw Yin Shaohua sleeping on the bed inside.

Li Wan let out a light sigh. Although she had already made up her mind, having spent ten years learning here, it was not as if she had no feelings at all, and it was not so simple to just leave.