Chapter 128: Zifu Inference

"Jiao, a genus of dragon, can lead fish to fly, hide in the abyss and crouch in the pool, ride the clouds and drive the fog, is also an excellent symbol."

Li Xuansuan touched the beard on his chin, nodded with a smile, held the child and looked left and right. Seeing that the child was wrinkled all over, his hair scattered and sticking to his forehead, he carefully put him back on the small bed.

He now has three sons and two daughters. The legitimate Li Yuanshu is already three years old, and the other children are already five years old. Mu Yalu was born in a family of generations of witch doctors in Shanyue, and the son she gave birth to is likely to have spiritual orifices, so he pays extra attention to it.

"Double happiness today is a good thing. Let Xie Wen send some things to the foot of the mountain and tell everyone to get together and have fun."

Li Xuansuan ordered, accompanied Mu Yalu by the bed for a while, and waited until the woman fell asleep. Someone came to call him, the family head, for the project on the mountain, so he had to cover the quilt, carry his hands on his back, and go up the mountain.

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Li Jingtian sat behind the gauze curtain, holding a pen and tilting her head in thought, her long hair coiled up, writing on the cloth in her hand from time to time, muttering:

"July, married to the Lu family. The seventeenth son and second daughter of the Lu family married the legitimate eldest son of the middle room, and the daughter of the eldest room, Mu Lu, gave birth to a son, named Jiao."

Writing to this point, Li Jingtian paused slightly and made a note in small font on the side:

"Or say: 'Mu Jiaoman of the Mu Lu clan of the East Shanyue has a relationship with Gani Xi, the former master of Shanyue', or it may be known, privately thought to be a rumor."

In order to write this clan history, Li Jingtian once asked A Huila for news. A Huila said that it was rumored that there was a cousin relationship between Mu Jiaoman and Gani Xi. She didn't believe it and thought to herself:

"Gani Xi is at least a hero, and there is too much difference between Mu Jiaoman and him. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like there is a blood relationship. It's just that Mu Yalu and Mu Jiaoman are brother and sister. This matter concerns the legitimate bloodline, so even if it is a rumor, it must be recorded."

Li Jingtian wrote the clan history by herself behind the gauze curtain, while Li Xuanfeng stood in the courtyard still hanging with red gauze. The smell of firecrackers still lingered in the air, mixed with the cold morning wind, which was quite refreshing. Li Tongya, at the head, held a jade slip in his hand, staring at the faint patterns on it for more than ten breaths, and said softly:

"The Two Hundred Years of Scenery of Linghai Prefecture?"

"Exactly."

Li Xuanfeng nodded, cupped his hands, and the long arrows at his waist made a few crisp sounds in the quiver. The pitch-black longbow, one person tall, behind him was exceptionally soul-stirring, and he said in a deep voice:

"Senior Xiao Yongling once said that this must be handed to you! This junior did not dare to watch it privately, so I handed it to you all the way without opening it."

Li Tongya read it with his eyes closed for a while, placed the jade slip on the table lightly, and said gently:

"Linghai Prefecture is south of Li Xia Prefecture and is one of the five prefectures under the rule of the Qingchi Sect. This 'Two Hundred Years of Scenery of Linghai Prefecture' mainly introduces several noble families in Linghai Prefecture. The head of Linghai Prefecture is the Yu family of Linghai, and the Yu family has a son named Yu Yuxie, who is a rare genius. The cultivation technique he practiced is called 'Pan Qi Yu Zhen Jue', and he died in the Southern Border."

Li Tongya accurately extracted the key information from the complex and jumbled contents of the jade slip. When he reached the part about "perishing in the Southern Border," he frowned slightly, as if some unpleasant conjecture had occurred to him. He closed his mouth, stopped speaking, and handed the jade slip to Li Xuanfeng, signaling for him to read it as well.

Li Xuanfeng also hurriedly took it, closed his eyes and pondered for a long time, read the content of this jade slip roughly, and also showed a thoughtful expression, replying:

"This 'Two Hundred Years of Scenery of Linghai Prefecture' records the major events of the entire Yue Kingdom in the past two hundred years, and this junior has also discovered some abnormalities."

Pausing, Li Xuanfeng raised his head somewhat surprised and muttered:

"It seems, it seems too hasty!"

"Without becoming Zifu, one is ultimately just a plaything for these high and mighty great cultivators!"

Li Tongya sighed lightly. Having experienced decades of changes and witnessed several transactions and conspiracies between Zifu, he had long guessed the thoughts of these great cultivators.

"Sects and territories, disciples and commoners have always been a bargaining chip in their hands. Zifu cultivators have long lifespans and are used to the cruelty of the world. Only other Zifu cultivators are taken seriously by them."

"Furthermore."

Li Tongya thought for a few breaths and said in a deep voice:

"Except for the battle to exterminate Li Jiangqun, the descendant of the Immortal Mansion, I have never heard of any Zifu cultivator dying because of a battle. They often die only when their lifespan is exhausted. I am afraid that ordinary Zifu cannot do anything to each other. That is why there was that scene with the Chen family ancestor. After all, if the Golden Feather Gate attacked the Chen family, the Chen family Zifu could just ride the wind and escape into the world. Would the Golden Feather Gate disciples still dare to go out of the mountain in the future?"

Li Xuanfeng listened carefully and nodded repeatedly, then saw Li Tongya mutter:

"Since Xiao Chuting has become Zifu, and Xiao Yongling handed this 'Two Hundred Years of Scenery of Linghai Prefecture' to us, I am afraid he is hinting at something..."

Having said that, he put away the jade slip and shook his head:

"In any case, strengthening oneself is the most important thing now. There are too few Qi Refining cultivators in the family. If the territory is large, I am afraid I cannot hold the scene."

Li Xuanfeng nodded respectfully and replied:

"At present, the highest Taixi strength in the family is only Brother Xuansuan. The fifth level of Taixi still needs several years of accumulation to reach Qi Refining, which is not so easy."

"This is also something that cannot be rushed."

"This junior has one more thing to report."

Li Xuanfeng lowered his head and said:

"We are in this border region and often lose contact with the prefecture. Many news are half a beat slow. It is better to purchase some industries in the prefecture and send some clan disciples to handle them, open their eyes, and also save these people from being idle in the clan and causing trouble for no reason."

"Not bad."

Li Tongya nodded when he heard this and smiled:

"You considered it in detail."

Li Xuanfeng scratched his head, laughed heartily, and explained:

"In this way, if the Xiao family has any news that is not urgent, they can entrust the disciples in the prefecture to bring it home, so as not to delay the news or let people run an extra trip."

"Secondly, the Moon Lake market has collapsed. The talismans and ores produced by my family still need a circulation place. Talismans are fine, but Shanyue does not treat gold and stone, and likes to use spiritual wood to cast. The raw ore is very cheap in Shanyue, and can only be sold on Guanyun Peak. With clan disciples watching, when the Guanyun Peak market opens, we can also be notified."

Li Tongya also felt that these words made sense, so he called someone to call Li Xuansuan. Li Xuanfeng thought about his intention to often see the little woman in the prefecture, but felt slightly guilty in his heart. He chatted for a few more words, bid farewell to Li Tongya, and went to the mine to guard.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 129 =====