Chapter 730: Dragon Tooth Mountain Range

When Li Luo stepped out of the cabin, the flying boat was already slowing its glide across the sky. His gaze immediately turned downward, for a city of such immense scale that its end seemed invisible had appeared below. Above that city, countless pillars of light rose and interconnected, as if forming some strange formation that enveloped the entire city.

The most magnificent city Li Luo had ever seen before was Great Xia City.

Yet compared to the city beneath his feet, Great Xia City suddenly appeared shabby.

"This city is named Dragon Tooth City, the largest in our Dragon Tooth Domain. However, this is not our destination."

Li Li Rouyun's voice came from beside him. Following the finger she raised, Li Luo looked toward the rear of Dragon Tooth City. There, a mountain range capable of blocking the sky had appeared. Within the range, mountains towered, each seeming ten thousand zhang high.

Moreover, these mountains were extremely steep and perilous. From afar, they looked like giant dragon teeth interlaced between heaven and earth. An indescribable aura of ferocity and sharpness rippled through this vast mountain range, causing people to involuntarily feel a chill down their spines.

"Welcome to the Dragon Tooth Mountain Range." Li Li Rouyun smiled at Li Luo.

Then she flicked her slender hand, and the flying boat slowly advanced into the mountain range. Li Luo saw the space ahead ripple like water. As the boat passed through the ripples, the scenery among the mountains changed. Countless jade towers and crystal palaces appeared amidst the forest greenery, arranged in close succession. Numerous white jade pavilions and towers shimmered like gems among the peaks. Between the structures, massive stones floated in the air, forming roads that connected one to another.

What a truly magnificent sight.

Of course, what shook Li Luo's heart the most was the energy flowing through this world. That heavenly and earthly energy was so abundant and pure that it far surpassed any place Li Luo had seen before.

Those energies of heaven and earth seemed to form a faint mist, flowing among the mountains.

Among the peaks, figures of people occasionally appeared, and many flying boats shuttled back and forth. Yet, whether it was an illusion or not, Li Luo felt as though countless gazes were being cast toward the flying boat they occupied.

Li Li Rouyun guided the flying boat through the mountains. Moments later, a mountain peak that held up the sky appeared within the range. That mountain stood straight like a giant, sharp tooth. Above its summit, the clouds showed signs of being hollowed out, as if an invisible, sharp qi had pierced through the firmament.

"This is Dragon Tooth Mountain, the highest seat of power in our Dragon Tooth Lineage. Li Luo, the Old Master is already waiting inside. Besides him, the heads of the Four Courts should have all arrived, including your two eldest uncles." Li Luo nodded slightly. On the way here, Li Li Rouyun had already informed him of everything regarding the Dragon Tooth Lineage. The Old Master, Li Li Jingzhe, had three sons: the eldest, Li Li Qingpeng; the second, Li Li Jinpan; and the third, his own father, Li Taixuan.

Therefore, in terms of seniority, Li Li Qingpeng was his direct eldest uncle, and Li Li Jinpan was his direct second uncle. In terms of blood closeness, they were far closer than Li Li Rouyun.

This made Li Luo sigh inwardly. Suddenly having so many relatives connected by blood yet remaining extremely unfamiliar left him momentarily unsure of how to handle the situation.

"Do not worry or be apprehensive. Your two uncles are actually quite good people. Brother Li Li Qingpeng is kind and gentle. Although Brother Li Li Jinpan has a somewhat fiery and serious temper, he is upright. Moreover, they are both very much looking forward to your return." Li Li Rouyun seemed to know what Li Luo was thinking and smiled comfortingly.

Li Luo could only smile and nod. Having come this far, could he possibly turn back and go home?

As they spoke, the flying boat had already landed on a stone platform atop Dragon Tooth Mountain. Behind the platform was a stone staircase leading up the mountain. Faintly visible through the tree shade was an ancient-looking pavilion.

Additionally, on both sides of the cliff face of the stone platform, many figures stood. Even the trees in the distance were filled with people. Those gazes, full of curiosity and scrutiny, watched the landing flying boat.

When Li Li Rouyun stepped down from the flying boat, amidst the crowd, two young figures rushed forward first.

"Aunt Yun."

Those two figures, one male and one female, both bowed to Li Li Rouyun.

"It is Li Jingtao and Li Fengyi." Seeing the two, Li Li Rouyun smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

Standing behind Li Li Rouyun, Li Luo's heart stirred slightly. From Li Li Rouyun, he had already learned that his eldest uncle had a son named Li Li Jingtao, and his second uncle had a daughter named Li Li Fengyi.

In terms of seniority... they could be considered his eldest brother and second sister.

Li Luo first looked at the young man. The latter's build was tall, with short hair. He appeared slightly chubby, with somewhat long arms. A gentle smile hung on his face, and his slow, deliberate demeanor always carried a sense of laziness.

His appearance lacked the domineering aura suggested by the name "Whale Waves," instead giving off a lazy air of indifference to worldly affairs.

Compared to Li Li Jingtao, that girl appeared far more striking.

She was tall, her hair tied in a high ponytail. Her features were quite delicate, especially her straight and upturned jade nose, which made her entire face appear more three-dimensional and sharp. As her willow-leaf eyebrows lifted slightly, they emitted a certain sharpness and ferocity.

A red silk ribbon tied around her slender waist made her appear even more capable and domineering.

The daughter of the second uncle, Li Li Fengyi.

While Li Luo was observing the two, they immediately bypassed Li Li Rouyun and fixed their gaze upon him.

Then, a look of astonishment simultaneously flashed in the eyes of Li Li Jingtao and Li Li Fengyi.

The youth before them stood tall and straight. His gray-white hair was quite distinctive. Especially his face, where the shadow of Li Taixuan could be faintly seen, yet it appeared far more youthful. However, this did not hinder the youth's stunning appearance.

His pair of eyes were bright and calm. Although he had come from the Outer Shenzhou, he did not appear the least bit awkward upon arriving at Dragon Tooth Mountain.

Facing their scrutiny, Li Luo felt somewhat helpless. To be honest, he still did not know what mindset his so-called eldest and second uncles held regarding his return. After all, although his father and they were biological brothers, within such a vast family estate, brotherly affection often seemed redundant amidst numerous struggles. This was evident from the Great Xia Wang Ting incident, where it was truly "uncle kind, nephew filial," with the Princess and the Regent King nearly smashing each other's brains out.

And the family estate of the Dragon Tooth Lineage was far more substantial than that of Great Xia.

So, if those two elders held a mindset of fear and caution toward his father, then their children should not have much goodwill toward him either. After all, regarding the inheritance rights of the Dragon Tooth Lineage, such an outstanding father was undoubtedly their greatest competitor.

Such matters, though melodramatic, are actually quite common.

Even if this so-called elder brother and second sister were to create numerous difficulties for him next, trying to make this so-called "country bumpkin" lose face before even entering the door, it would still be the usual procedure of family struggles.

While Li Luo was thinking these thoughts, the young man named Li Li Jingtao approached with a hint of curiosity. He leaned close to Li Luo, revealing a smiling face: "Li Luo?"

Li Luo's expression remained calm, and he nodded.

Then he saw the young man's eyes seem to emit a strange light at that very moment. Li Li Jingtao then directly extended his somewhat long arms, hugged him tightly, and cried out in joy: "Little brother, you have suffered so much! Quickly call me big brother!"

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At this moment, even though Li Luo had prepared for many possibilities, he couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

This so-called elder brother's style was slightly off.