Chapter 569

"Besides, you've heard the Immortal Lord's stories plenty of times. Every time you come, don't you always hear a few tales about the Immortal Lord?"

Tian Tiezui stopped talking altogether and sat directly in front of the two.

"Damn, I just like the Immortal Lord. Is that not allowed?"

Jiang Yan crossed his legs, looking as if he didn't care and simply insisted on hearing the Immortal Lord's stories.

Zhong Li watched the two bickering and silently took a sip of tea.

Ever since this fellow Jiang Yan retired five years ago and handed the position of Tianquan over to Little Ningguang.

He adopted the alias Jiang Xiaobai, changed his appearance, and lived a mortal life together with Morax.

Drinking tea every day, listening to stories, walking birds, and fishing.

The days passed so pleasantly.

This kind of slacking-off life is simply delightful!

Suddenly, Tian Tiezui coughed twice and hurriedly stood up.

Zhong Li and Jiang Yan were both stunned for a moment.

What's wrong?

Tian Tiezui quickly left the place, pretending to go pour tea.

"Look quickly, Xiao Yu, your father is over there!"

"Father!"

At that very moment, two sweet cries made both of them shudder violently at the same time.

Zhong Li and Jiang Yan both opened their mouths, exchanging a glance.

Although Zhong Li wore a calm expression, Jiang Yan could still see a hint of schadenfreude in his eyes, while Jiang Yan cried out internally that he was doomed.

Sure enough, two hands, one on each side, simultaneously landed on Jiang Yan's shoulders.

"Father, didn't you say you were going out to handle some important business? So this is where you're drinking tea?"

"Yes, Mr. Jiang, why are you staying with Mr. Zhong?"

Jiang Yan shuddered violently.

Tian Tiezui whistled, looking as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

Zhong Li watched the scene with interest; this old friend of his was good in every way, except that after retiring he started neglecting proper business.

"Ahem, Xiao Yu, Hu Tao, this is because we happened to see Zhong Li when we came out. You all know, my relationship with Zhong Li is very good."

"So Zhong Li directly pulled me over here; I simply couldn't resist his enthusiasm!"

Jiang Yan's eyes darted nervously as he looked at the two young women beside him who seemed ready to surround him, trying to shift the blame.

Zhong Li: "??????"

Zhong Li's originally interested expression instantly froze.

Old friend, isn't this a bit underhanded?

This time I was just drinking tea, right? I shouldn't have provoked you, you fellow.

How could you possibly draw the fire onto me like this?!

"Is that so?"

A hint of danger flashed in Hu Tao's plum-blossom eyes!

Jiang Yan sensed Hu Tao slowly pressing down on him.

Unfortunately, it was a bit flat.

It was uncomfortable.

"Is what Father said true, Uncle Zhong?"

The white-haired girl standing beside Hu Tao looked at Zhong Li sitting on the other side.

Morax!

My dearest friend!

You will help me, won't you?!

You will, right!!

Jiang Yan frantically signaled him with his eyes.

Zhong Li looked at the dangerous glint flashing in the eyes of the two girls before him.

Then he looked at Jiang Yan, who was frantically signaling him.

Old friend, I'm sorry!

"By universal reason, he ran to this place himself."

"Tian Tiezui can testify to this."

Jiang Yan instantly turned to stone where he stood.

No love left.

Morax!!

Is this how you treat your old friend?!

"Yes, yes, yes, I can testify!"

Misfortunes never come singly; Tian Tiezui also decisively sold Jiang Yan out.

Jiang Yan looked stiffly at Tian Tiezui; Tian Tiezui whistled and gazed at the sky.

Nothing to do with me, nothing to do with me.

He was just a bystander.

"Bad Father, you only know how to lie to children!"

The white-haired girl lightly patted Jiang Yan's shoulder, then looked apologetically at Zhong Li.

"Then, Uncle Zhong Li, I'll take Dad away first."

"And Hu Tao, thank you! It's all thanks to your help!"

Hu Tao smiled, waved her hand, and said carefree:

"It's fine, Little Ganyu. We'll play again once you're done!"

"Okay~"

The white-haired girl nodded, then smiled as she tugged Jiang Yan's hand and led him away.

Zhong Li silently took a sip of tea.

"Then, Guest Advisor Zhong Li, I'm leaving too. You continue listening to the story here!"

After watching the white-haired girl depart, Hu Tao turned to Zhong Li beside her and said with a grin.

"Mm, Director Hu, take care."

Zhong Li nodded and said softly.

As Hu Tao hopped away, Zhong Li immediately let out a sigh of relief.

Old friend, may you be blessed with much fortune; I will pray for you.

After all, your little demon, combined with Director Hu, is truly beyond my ability to handle.

"Guest Advisor Zhong Li, what would you like to hear?"

Zhong Li pondered for a moment, then spoke:

"Then let's listen to... the Wood Spirit Immortal Lord."

"Alright!"

Tian Tiezui waved his folding fan.

"It is said that a hundred years ago, during the initial alliance between the Archon, the Immortal Lords, and Lady Guizhong,

at that time, when Gui Li Yuan was first established, demons rose everywhere around it: the Northern Chi Dragon and the Western Dream Demon! Both were the top-tier great demons of that era!

To protect the peace and tranquility of Gui Li Yuan, the Immortal Lord advised the Archon to form the Qianyan Army to resist threats from all directions!

Later, the Chi Dragon gathered the demons and moved south toward Gui Li, intending to invade.

The Immortal Lord, following the Archon's orders, led over ten thousand soldiers of the Qianyan Army north to resist the Chi Dragon's invasion..."

"Little Ganyu, slow down, slow down. Dad won't get lost..."

Jiang Yan looked helplessly at the white-haired girl in front of him who was pulling him along quickly, speaking with a helpless expression.

The white-haired girl before him was named Jiang Xinyu, the child of Jiang Yan and Little Ganyu.