Chapter Four: West Chamber

"Do you mean my son was beaten and, as a result, his blocked meridians were opened?"

"It seems to be the case. Such incidents have occurred before. Master, now that Young Master Li can practice martial arts, perhaps you should..."

At this moment, Land Tianxiong naturally understood Steward Yan's meaning. If Landis could practice martial arts, then Land Tianxiong's attitude towards him would naturally change.

"Landis, I'll give you another chance. Tell the truth about today's events; don't conceal anything!"

Landis sneered inwardly. Indeed, whether he could practice martial arts or not made a significant difference in Land Tianxiong's eyes. If he couldn't, Land Tianxiong would resort to family law; if he could, Land Tianxiong would find a way to save face.

In the Snow Moon Continent, martial prowess was revered, as evidenced by this situation.

Landis had long prepared his words and now spoke confidently.

"Hmm, audacious servant! To bully my son, Land Tianxiong, is truly unforgivable. Someone, drag Li Lai's body outside and bury it in the wilderness."

"Steward Yan, now that Young Master Li can practice martial arts, allocate resources from the mansion to him monthly!"

After Land Tianxiong spoke, he even took out a porcelain bottle from his pocket.

"Landis, this is a bottle of Qi-Enhancing Pill. Use it for now, and when you reach the Pulse Connecting Realm, you can choose various martial arts techniques from the mansion's library!"

The Qi-Enhancing Pill was precisely the elixir used by martial practitioners during the Meridian Opening stage, and Landis naturally didn't refuse.

At this moment, Landis couldn't help but sigh. The ability to practice martial arts did make a difference, and from Land Tianxiong's changed attitude, Landis deeply felt the significance of martial cultivation.

"Father!"

Before Landis' brother, Land Yan, could say anything, he received a stern look from Land Tianxiong.

"Land Yan, in the future, you should manage your subordinates better. I heard that someone dared to harm your younger brother!"

Land Yan's body trembled, glancing at Land Tianxiong and then at Landis. With Landis now able to practice martial arts, Land Tianxiong's attitude towards him had fundamentally changed. It seemed impossible to discipline Landis today.

Land Yan clenched his fists, looking at Landis. Unable to deal with Landis today, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

Before, when Landis was considered useless, it was one thing. Now that he could practice martial arts, Land Yan couldn't let Landis live peacefully.

"Yes, father. After I return, I will investigate thoroughly. I will punish the ignorant servants severely. Please rest assured!"

Land Tianxiong left, and the crowd dispersed.

Watching Landis, Lo Xiaozhao couldn't believe that the matter had ended like this.

Now, only Landis and Lo Xiaozhao remained in the courtyard. Landis opened the porcelain bottle, revealing twelve Qi-Enhancing Pills. The value of this bottle alone exceeded a hundred taels of silver. If he couldn't practice martial arts, he and his mother wouldn't be able to afford such expenses for a year.

Martial prowess is revered! Martial prowess is revered!

"By the way, Xiaozhao, where is my mother? Do you know?"

Thinking of his mother, whom he hadn't met since arriving in this world, Landis asked Lo Xiaozhao. From the remaining fragments of his memories, Landis knew that his mother treated him exceptionally well, unlike his father.

"She should be in the West Chamber!"

"What is she doing there? That's Lady Lin..."

Before Landis finished speaking, he had already rushed out of the courtyard. Lo Xiaozhao saw Landis hurrying away and quickly followed.

The West Chamber was the residence of the second wife of the Land Mansion. The second wife was the daughter of the Lin family, one of the three major families in Donglin City. Despite being the second wife, her status in the Land Mansion was quite high. Even the main wife showed deference.

The second wife had a son, Land Xiong, and a daughter, Land Xue, who was the precious jewel of the Land Mansion.

In the West Chamber, a middle-aged woman was diligently washing clothes. It was evident that she was extremely tired, with sweat dripping down her face, and she didn't even have time to wipe it off. Her long hair was stuck to her face with sweat.

Although the middle-aged woman was doing her best to wash, there were still many dirty clothes piled up nearby, all the clothes changed by the servants in the West Chamber.

"Wash faster. Don't be lazy. If you want to earn money to buy medicine for your useless son, you must finish washing these clothes today!"

A maid next to her pointed at the middle-aged woman and shouted.

"Yes, yes!"

The middle-aged woman nodded obediently. Thinking of Landis lying ill in bed and needing medicine, she could only work hard to wash the clothes. Once these clothes were washed, she could get some silver from the second wife.

The maid sat on a stool next to her, suddenly smiling. She walked to the clothesline and pulled off several pieces of drying clothes, throwing them on the ground.

"Look at you. What kind of dirty clothes are you washing? They're so filthy! Take them back and wash them again!"

"This is..."

"You dare to talk back! Just because you gave birth to a useless son for the master, you dare to be so insolent in front of me!"

Tears welled up in the middle-aged woman's eyes, and her lips trembled, but she ultimately held back.

"Yes, yes! I'll take them back for re

-washing!"

"That's more like it! And this one, too!"

The maid threw each piece of clothes on the ground.

Suddenly, a shadow flashed in front of the maid. Before anyone could see clearly, there was a loud sound.

With a cry, the maid was thrown to the side and fell to the ground. When she raised her head, half of her face was already swollen.

As she struggled to stand up, she began to scold Landis.

"Landis, how dare you hit me! You, this useless person, dare to hit me!"

The maid, having managed to stand up, grabbed a stick nearby and was about to hit Landis. However, the stick was kicked away by Landis.

If she weren't a woman, Landis would have already harbored thoughts of killing her. Killing her would undoubtedly bring some satisfaction, wouldn't it?

Landis kicked the maid, who staggered a few steps away, and walked to his mother.

"Mother, let's go back!"

Landis looked at his mother. Indeed, his mother treated him very well, even washing clothes for the servants in the West Chamber.

"Lei'er, why are you here? Why did you hit the maid in the West Chamber? What should we do now?"

"She bullied you, mother. If I don't take action, she might even beat you to death. Let's go back!"

"Landis, you useless person. Today, you won't be able to leave the West Chamber. You've really gone too far, daring to hit me! Guards, guards!"

At this moment, the maid, who had finally managed to stand up, began to shout.

In an instant, more than a dozen servants rushed over when they heard her cries.

"Xiaoqing, what's going on?"

"Landis, this useless person, dared to be violent in the West Chamber. Why are you all still standing there? Capture him!"

The dozen or so servants, holding sticks, surrounded Landis.

Landis looked at the approaching crowd, and today happened to be a good opportunity. He was at the second stage of the Qi Condensation Realm. He hadn't tried out the power of his fists and kicks yet!

"Stop!"

Just as the crowd was about to make a move, a stern voice rang out. A luxuriously dressed lady, supported by an old maid, had already walked into the courtyard.

"Second Madam, Second Madam is here just in time. Landis actually dared to be violent in the West Chamber. Look at what he did to me. If Second Madam doesn't come, Xiaoqing might have been beaten to death!"

Xiaoqing said, showing her swollen face to the Second Madam.

Slap! Another sound rang out, and Xiaoqing staggered again, almost falling. The one who struck her was the old maid beside the Second Madam.