Wang Dongliang was utterly speechless. Sweating profusely, he glanced left and right before pulling Li Yundong aside, forcing a wry smile. "Brother, you saw the situation today. I couldn't refuse. Do me a favor, you can rent this storefront, but you absolutely cannot tell anyone else, or I'll be ruined, and you'll lose the place too."

Li Yundong chuckled. "Director Wang, rest assured. Once my teahouse is open, you must visit often. Seeing your complexion, I suspect liver issues. A few cups of tea here will do your liver good."

Wang Dongliang paid him no mind, desperate only to leave before his mother started wielding a shoe sole again. He waved his hand dismissively. "We'll talk when I have time. Go to the Administration for Industry and Commerce later; I'll have someone handle your paperwork. I have other matters to attend to, so I must leave now."

Li Yundong didn't press him, just smiled. "Very well, until we meet again."

Wang Dongliang turned to Old Mrs. Xu, plastering a fawning smile on his face. "Mother, are you satisfied now?"

Old Mrs. Xu’s anger instantly melted into delight. "That's more like it! Go on with your business! You're not needed here anymore!"

Wang Dongliang felt intensely frustrated inside—truly, summoned at a beck and call! (yùmèn - depressed/frustrated), he squeezed into his car, fired up the engine, and sped away in a blur.

Only Li Yundong and the others were left, exchanging glances before erupting in cheers. The little foxes slapped their hands together in celebration.

Su Chan happily linked her arm through Li Yundong's, letting out a long sigh. "Yundong, we finally have a place of our own!"

Li Yundong playfully scolded her. "You make it sound like we're a gang of triads!"

Old Mrs. Xu looked at Su Chan curiously, muttering to herself: Which one is this young miracle doctor's girlfriend, little Zhou or this girl?

She mumbled softly to the side, "If being a triad meant getting so many beautiful women, then the benefits of the underworld would be far too good."

Though her voice was low, everyone around Li Yundong heard it clearly, and they burst into hearty laughter.

The rental situation had taken a sharp turn for the better—a dark tunnel giving way to sudden brightness. Li Yundong smiled at Old Mrs. Xu. "Grandma, if it weren't for you today, I would have spent ages running around."

Old Mrs. Xu waved her hands happily. "Oh no, no, no. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. If you, young miracle doctor, weren't so skilled and virtuous, I wouldn't have lifted a finger to help, right? Ultimately, it’s because you are a good person, and good deeds are rewarded in this world!"

Li Yundong laughed heartily. "Yes, yes, Grandma is absolutely right. How about we find a place to eat? I must thank you properly."

Old Mrs. Xu, who had previously invited them so warmly, now smiled and declined. "Forget it, forget it. I thought you were just out shopping or taking a stroll, so I invited you. But now I see you're here for serious business—looking at shops. You need to sign the lease quickly, then busy yourselves with design and renovation; there's so much to do! Hehe, this old woman won't delay you!"

Zhou Qin also smiled. "Old Mrs. Xu, you are our greatest benefactor. We would be restless if we didn't thank you properly."

Old Mrs. Xu chuckled. "It's no trouble. Aren't you opening a teahouse? I can just come and sit then. Make sure you serve this old woman some good tea when the time comes! Oh, yes, I love Tieguanyin, and Biluochun is nice too."

Li Yundong laughed out loud. "Grandma, I have plenty of that tea here; Tieguanyin is abundant!"

Old Mrs. Xu beamed. "That's wonderful news. I’ll be visiting often, so don't you find this old woman bothersome, alright?"

Li Yundong chuckled softly. "How could we? A distinguished guest like you, I'd be delighted to have you."

Old Mrs. Xu looked Li Yundong up and down, nodding in approval. "Young miracle doctor, you truly are remarkable. So young, yet full of skill, and handsome too—a true talent. If I had a daughter, I would certainly marry her to you!"

Her words made the others suppress their smiles. Ruan Hongling teased, "Grandma, haven't you noticed this fellow is fated for romantic troubles? You shouldn't get involved!"

Old Mrs. Xu laughed heartily, waving her hand as she turned to leave. "I'm off now. I’ll come see you another day."

Li Yundong watched Old Mrs. Xu depart with a gentle smile, then sighed to Ziyuan and the others, "Now I truly believe in karma and retribution in this world."

He looked at Zhou Qin. "If I hadn't seen you at the hospital, I wouldn't have treated Old Mrs. Xu, and she wouldn't be repaying the favor by helping us now."

Zhou Qin also spoke with feeling. "Indeed. If you hadn't struck He Shao down with Heavenly Thunder, I wouldn't have ended up in the hospital."

Li Yundong sighed, then turned to Su Chan. "If I hadn't met you, none of these things would have happened."

As he spoke, Li Yundong gently stroked the little girl's soft, black hair. "Heaven destined me to meet you!"

The two looked at each other. Su Chan smiled sweetly, her eyes curving into crescent moons, breathtakingly beautiful.

With the shop problem solved, Li Yundong and his group proceeded en masse to the Administration for Industry and Commerce. The staff member in charge had clearly been alerted—it’s true what they say, having connections helps things run smoothly. In less than fifteen minutes, everything was settled.

After completing the paperwork and paying the fees, Li Yundong said, "We've accomplished a great deal today. Should we head back now and move into the new place tomorrow?"

Ziyuan nodded. "That sounds right. Everyone must be tired today. Let's go home and get a good rest."

Back home, after dinner, the little foxes, having run wild all day, were overly excited. They chattered incessantly in the living room, causing quite a ruckus. Cao Yi, seeing their behavior become completely unruly, sharply reprimanded them. "Nonsense! Do you truly think you came down the mountain just for fun? Have you forgotten your cultivation practice? All of you, sit down and begin circulating your Qi!"

Startled by her shout, the little foxes immediately settled down obediently on the living room carpet to meditate and cultivate Qi. Their silence brought a much-needed calm to the house. Li Yundong was clearing the dining table when he saw Su Chan diligently following the others in cultivation. Curious, he walked over, gently tapped her shoulder, motioned her aside, and asked softly, "Why are you cultivating Qi too?"

Su Chan blinked her eyes. "Of course! I'm a cultivator too, aren't I? Senior and junior sisters are all cultivating, so naturally, I have to join in."

Li Yundong chuckled, lightly tapping her small, pointed nose. "You still remember you're a cultivator? Seeing how cheerfully you've been running around these past few days, I thought you'd forgotten."

Su Chan smiled mischievously. "I was restless before. With housing and food still unresolved, it was impossible to focus on practice. Now everything is settled! We have a place to live, no need to crowd together, and we found a suitable shop where we can earn a living. We can focus on cultivation without worry! If I don't cultivate faster, I’ll never have hope of catching up to you!"

Li Yundong also laughed. "Yes, my own cultivation has been delayed these past few days too." As he said this, he noticed Zhou Qin busy washing dishes in the kitchen. A thought struck him. He smiled gently at Su Chan. "You go cultivate. I won't disturb you."

Su Chan noticed the direction of Li Yundong's gaze. Her eyes flickered, and she asked tentatively, "Yundong, are you planning to teach Zhou Qin cultivation?"

Li Yundong nodded, sighing. "Yes. She has sacrificed so much for me; it's time I repay her. I am going to start teaching her cultivation."

Su Chan nodded. "That's right. Then you must teach her well."

Li Yundong laughed. "She is my chief disciple; of course, I will teach her everything I know. Do I need you to remind me?"

Su Chan became slightly jealous, taking Li Yundong’s hand and pouting coquettishly. "No! You can’t just teach her; you have to teach me too!"

Li Yundong hugged her and chuckled, whispering, "Haven't I taught you before?"

Su Chan blinked in confusion. "When did you teach me?"

Li Yundong smiled. "Didn't I teach you the Five Dragons Embracing the Pillar Divine Art last time?"

Su Chan feigned anger. "That doesn't count! Hmph, I want you to teach me the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir Art."

Li Yundong pinched the little girl's nose and chuckled. "Silly girl, the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir Art is a unique and extremely powerful cultivation method. It only works effectively once one has achieved a high level of attainment. If your cultivation is low and you try to practice it, not only will you fail to reach the advanced stages, but the Art will actually impede your progress and restrict your cultivation."

Su Chan asked surprisingly, "Why is that?"

Li Yundong smiled and lightly tapped the spot on the little girl's abdomen where the gallbladder is located. "The Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir Art cultivates by refining the courage Qi to mobilize the energy within the five major organs. If your foundational courage Qi is weak, your cultivation potential will be severely limited. It’s like lifting weights: if you only have the strength for eighty pounds, you can only lift eighty pounds. If you force it, you’ll damage your own meridians and bones."

Su Chan realized. "I understand. You mean I need to build up my strength before I can practice it?"

Li Yundong nodded and smiled. "Well taught, indeed! This is what they mean by sharpening the axe doesn't delay the chopping! Last time, Lin Youfa was precisely lacking in attainment; he forced the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir Art, woke up too early, couldn't continue cultivating, and ended up nurturing evil thoughts and greed, which ultimately ruined him."

Su Chan made a face. "That guy was terrible; he deserved it!"

Li Yundong laughed, patting the little girl's head. "Go cultivate now. I'm going to have a word with Zhou Qin."

Su Chan obediently nodded, then found a spot in the living room among her peers, sat cross-legged, and began circulating her Qi.

Seeing that she had entered a state of concentration, Li Yundong smiled and called Zhou Qin into a separate room.

Since recognizing Li Yundong as her master, Zhou Qin had never been alone with him like this. Seeing him summon her to his room, assuming private matters were to be discussed, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous. She asked, "Master, did you need me?"

Li Yundong nodded. He instructed her, "Go and close the door."

Zhou Qin turned and shut the door, then stood respectfully to the side. Seeing her extreme formality, Li Yundong smiled. "You don't need to be so constrained. Even though we were friends before, now we are Master and disciple, but you don't need to be this tense." He pulled over a chair. "Sit down. I have something to tell you."

Zhou Qin only grew more nervous. She sat down cautiously, her posterior barely touching the seat, her eyes fixed intently on Li Yundong, her fists unconsciously clenched tight.

Li Yundong smiled gently. "Ever since you took me as your Master, I've been constantly busy with one thing or another and haven't had time to teach you. Now, finally, everything seems to have settled, and I can free up time for your cultivation. I called you in today for two reasons: first, to formally establish our true Master-disciple relationship, and second, to bestow upon you three magical artifacts!"