Reshaping the Body!

That night, Li Guanqi and Han Sijin chatted about this and that in the courtyard. It was obvious that Han Sijin's mind was no longer on drinking; his emotions were in great turmoil. Li Guanqi looked at Han Sijin and said softly, “Brother Han, do you really plan to leave? To be honest, if you stay, the Lin family is a wonderful place.” The man’s jaw was covered in scruffy stubble, giving him a weathered appearance. Yet his eyes were remarkably clear, and at this moment, profoundly calm. Lowering his head, the man took a sip of wine and smiled as he spoke. “Within clans, strife is inevitable. Once my wife’s body is reshaped, I will take her to some secluded place to live in peace, enjoying a world of just the two of us.” Hearing this, Li Guanqi smiled and nodded, not pressing the matter further. Every person had their own path. Li Guanqi raised his cup, nodded slightly to the man, and said with a smile, “Then congratulations in advance on fulfilling your wish, Brother Han. Once you’ve settled somewhere, be sure to let us know. When we have time, a few of us will come visit you.” Han Sijin laughed heartily and nodded. “Most definitely! This time... it is all thanks to you, Brother Li. I cannot thank you enough.” The two had an open, heartfelt conversation late into the night. Han Sijin also told Li Guanqi a great deal about the Immortal Realm, giving him much food for thought. Early the next morning. Beaming with joy, Lin Jinting came looking for Li Guanqi at dawn. *Knock, knock, knock!* “Brat Li, get up for breakfast!” Awakening from cultivation, Li Guanqi exhaled a breath of turbid air, slowly rose, and opened the door. “Uncle Lin, so early?” On the bed inside the room, Lin Wujiu’s hair was as messy as a chicken’s nest. Sprawled over the edge of the bed with sleepy eyes, he mumbled, “Who is it? Dad...?” Lin Jinting rolled his eyes, glancing at Qisha, whose aura had stabilized considerably. “Let’s go. Never mind the two of them for now—your business is more important. Oh, right, bring that Young Han along as well.” Li Guanqi’s heart stirred. It seemed this was far more than just having breakfast! With a flick of his hand, he sent a streak of sword qi shooting toward the detached courtyard hundreds of zhang away. Han Sijin had sat in the courtyard all night without sleeping. The moment he saw Li Guanqi’s sword qi, he flew over through the air. Neatly dressed and freshly groomed, Han Sijin bowed solemnly to Lin Jinting. “I am troubling Senior Lin.” Lin Jinting waved his hand dismissively and teased with a chuckle, “Rest easy. With a Golden Immortal powerhouse taking action, a small matter like this is practically child's play. Come, let’s head over together.” Even as he spoke, Lin Wujiu sprang up from the bed, shouting as he threw on his clothes, “Dad! Wait for me! I want to come too!” Only now did he realize what “breakfast” actually meant today. He kicked Qisha, who was still fast asleep. “Get up! Real business!” Rubbing his head, Qisha slowly rose and hurriedly began putting on his clothes. The Lin Manor’s Main Hall. Inside the vast hall, only an old man dressed in a navy Daoist robe sat. Sipping spiritual tea, the old man leaned comfortably against his chair, gently bobbing his head with a contented look. The group arrived at the entrance of the main hall. Li Guanqi and Lin Jinting walked side by side, Li Guanqi not lagging behind by a single step. If anything, Lin Jinting appeared to trail half a pace behind him. Li Guanqi looked composed. Clad in an embroidered white robe, he carried an otherworldly air as he strode toward the hall. As soon as they reached the entrance, Venerable Zhanhe, seated inside, stood right up and smiled toward the door. “Haha, little friend, did you sleep well last night?” Li Guanqi replied naturally, “Thank you for asking, Senior. I didn’t rest all that well, truth be told. With things weighing on my mind, I hardly slept.” The others smiled faintly. After exchanging pleasantries, everyone took their seats in the hall. Lin Jinting took the initiative to speak: “Today’s matter is simple: we are here to help Little Li and Young Han reshape the bodies of those dear to them. Originally, Shengwu and I were going to handle it, but yesterday Senior Zhanhe heard about it and offered to help of his own accord. Naturally, having Senior Zhanhe step in is far better and much safer.” Han Sijin shifted restlessly in his seat, looking somewhat nervous. By this time, Lin Wujiu and Qisha had arrived as well, taking their seats quietly after entering. Venerable Zhanhe wanted to do Li Guanqi a favor, and Li Guanqi graciously accepted it. Stroking his beard with a smile, the old man said gently, “You two, take out the souls so I may have a look. Little Lin, you can prepare the quiet room in the meantime. Are all the materials ready?” Lin Jinting nodded and smiled. “Rest assured, everything was prepared long ago.” Li Guanqi took a deep breath. Light flickered between his brows, and he carefully drew forth Li Nanting’s soul. Seeing this, Han Sijin stood up as well and brought out his wife’s soul. With a gentle flick of his horsetail whisk, Venerable Zhanhe cleared away all the turbid air in the hall. Reaching out, he released a gentle force to draw the two clusters of spiritual light before him. The old man nodded slightly as he gazed at the two clusters, an admiring look in his eyes. One could tell that the souls within these two clusters of spiritual light were of supreme importance to both men; otherwise, they would never have been protected so well. Venerable Zhanhe gently sent the two glowing souls back and said softly, “Let us proceed to the quiet room. This will likely take a little over a month, so you must wait patiently.” Li Guanqi and Han Sijin exchanged a look, their eyes brimming with excitement. A month or so—they could afford to wait! The group arrived before the quiet room, where Li Guanqi and Han Sijin handed all the materials to Venerable Zhanhe. Taking a soul into each hand, the old man looked at them and said softly, “Just wait a little longer. Reshaping a body is not difficult; what is difficult is fusing soul and flesh. For this coming month, simply ensure no one disturbs me.” Lin Jinting nodded with a grave expression and said solemnly, “Senior, rest assured. I will have Shengwu stand guard here. No one will be allowed to disturb you.” With that, the old man nodded with a smile and stepped into the secret chamber. As the door closed, Li Guanqi’s and Han Sijin’s hearts were gripped by tension. Sensing their anxiety, Lin Jinting stepped between them and patted both their shoulders. “Don’t worry. For a mighty Golden Immortal cultivator, merely reshaping a physical body is child's play. If I were the one doing it, it would take at least half a year. Put your minds at ease.” Li Guanqi let out a long breath, turned to Lin Jinting, and bowed. “Thank you for all your trouble, Uncle Lin.” The man pulled Li Guanqi right back up and said in mock irritation, “What’s with the courtesy? For this month, just stay here at the Lin Manor. When you have free time, you can help guide the younger generation of the clan, or simply go into closed-door cultivation. When the time comes, I’ll call you.” With that, the man turned to Han Sijin with a smile. “Young Han, you make yourself at home too. If you need anything, just say the word.” Filled with gratitude, Han Sijin cupped his fists. “Thank you, Senior Lin.” Hearing this, Lin Wujiu was delighted. “Heh, neither of you can leave for this month! Hahaha, this is the perfect chance to take a good rest!”