If these three cultivate properly, they have great hope of reaching the Middle Third Rank, especially Lv Baiping. If nothing unexpected occurs, he might reach the Fifth Rank in his lifetime, wielding a sharp weapon, and become an elder of a major sect in Jianghu. With martial arts already in place, gold and silver are just within reach. A thought of recruitment arises in his heart, but he doesn't start with Lv Baiping and the other two; instead, he looks at Wang Anfeng, smiles, and says: "This gentleman seems to have the name of a Divine Doctor. I had no idea that such a young Divine Doctor emerged in our Xianping County." Wang Anfeng shook his head and replied: "You flatter me, sir. It is my master who truly deserves the title of Divine Doctor. As for me, I am just inadequately learned and unworthy of such honor." Li Shanchang, assuming he was being modest, smiled and said: "Since you possess excellent medical skills, I have a proposal if you don't mind. My residence is lacking a doctor. After entering the residence, your primary task would be to tend to my health. It is not a heavy duty, certainly more stable than wandering outside, and your friends can also settle down with ease." The charming attendant beside him softly advised: "Sir is a successor to the former Duke of Lu County, holding a Fourth Rank important position in Xianping County. It's rare for him to value others so highly; wouldn't you express gratitude quickly?" Wang Anfeng was taken aback but soon showed a hint of apology and said: "Thank you for your kind offer, but I am accustomed to Jianghu, with a rather wild temperament, thus might not be suitable for this position." Li Shanchang originally waited for this young doctor to bow down with a smile. He didn't care much about the medical skills; he wanted to establish contact with these three martial artists of notable talent through this doctor. Yet he never expected the person to refuse without a second thought, right in front of everyone, contradicting his wishes. His face turned somewhat unpleasant, yet he couldn't explode, simply nodding slightly with his demeanor turning much colder. That charming attendant also sighed with regret, feeling that this young man really didn't understand the situation, missing out on such a good opportunity. Wang Anfeng found himself in a slightly awkward situation for a moment, yet his expression remained calm and indifferent. Dongfang Ximing tugged on Lin Qiaofu's sleeve and said: "Qiaofu, is a Fourth Rank official very high? Just four..." Lin Qiaofu pondered for a while, then quietly said: "This...probably not very high." Lv Baiping's mouth twitched, feeling helpless, thinking even the highest Zhongshu Ling in the Imperial Court is merely a Second Rank official, thus a Fourth Rank certainly holds significant authority, how could it not be considered high? Lin Qiaofu continued: "After all, in Jiangnan Road before, we met Mei San, who is Brother Wang's father's retainer and seemed to be a Fourth Rank official over a decade ago." Lv Baiping fell silent, a thought emerging in his mind. A Fourth Rank really doesn't seem enough... Dongfang Ximing turned back to tug on Wang Anfeng's sleeve and said: "Brother, there are too many people here, let's go back." "The pastry can be bought next time." Wang Anfeng lifted his hand to touch the young girl's hair, feeling a bit of a headache, and said: Lv Baiping turned sideways to observe, only to find the crowd denser than before, far more so than when they arrived. Returning now seems more difficult, involuntarily clicking his tongue and saying: "Indeed, it's hard to go back now..." Wang Anfeng said: "If you want to go back, it is still possible, but sometimes, once you come, you can't leave." His voice paused slightly, then he lowered it a notch, muttering to himself: "Maybe I've been too successful in recent encounters, overestimating myself and underestimating others... I must avoid that." Lv Baiping couldn't hear clearly, curiously asked: "What did you say?" Wang Anfeng shook his head and said: Lv Baiping put her hands behind her head, rolled her eyes, and said: "If you don't want to say, then so be it. So what are we doing now, watching those big figures with prominent status and rank, performing various acts in front of these wooden puppets?" Her words carried a hint of ridicule, coming from a young sword hero accustomed to roaming through mountains and rivers, enjoying freedom and not liking the subtle persuasion and hidden threats from Li Shanchang and others, finding it laughable. Wang Anfeng touched his brow, sighed softly, and smiled, saying: "Yes, if after a phase there is no reaction, then we can leave. However, I think, since we are already here, there may not be such a good opportunity again, but since we have come... and Li Bo is not here, I am truly not good at dealing with the older generation." Lv Baiping furrowed his brows, somewhat puzzled by these words. At this moment, footsteps sounded above, steady and forceful, clearly the sound of one person's footsteps, yet two people emerged from above, evidently the trusted aides of the Pillar of the State, clad in Mysterious Armor, holding swords, blood-red cloaks fluttering, faces indifferent, utterly meticulous. Arranged on both sides, the guards resembling puppets saluted in unison, with right hands tapping shoulders, giving Li Shanchang and others a fright. The latter immediately breathed a slight sigh of relief, glancing at the guards who refused to convey the message, a trace of exhilaration and disdain lurking in their eyes. Looking at it, this is the outcome... Even the Pillar of the State needs an aide to convey orders. Thinking this way in his heart, Li Shanchang smiled and stepped forward, only to be directly ignored by the two aides, his somewhat reserved smile not yet fully developed before stiffening on his face, just watching the crimson cloak flutter before him. Slowly turning his head, he saw the two aides stepping forward, stopping before the common-clothed doctor, then bending slightly to salute, noticing they actually used military etiquette, his eyes widening involuntarily. The aide stood up, his voice slightly dry and harsh, saying: "The General invites you upstairs." Wang Anfeng returned the Jianghu salute, gazing at the Pillar of the State sitting proudly on the railing, immensely dignified and profoundly unfathomable, remaining silent for a moment, squeezing out a sentence, saying: "Can we not go up there?" A smile emerged on the aide's rigid face, saying: "If the old General Li were here, that would be possible." Then he looked at Dongfang Ximing, softening his expression slightly, saying: "The General mentioned, there's a feast upstairs, no need to come next time." "Plenty of supplies." PS: Today's update serves... six thousand eight hundred characters, each chapter split into three thousand four hundred characters, though a bit late~