Chapter 306: Harmony (Part 1)

Li Li Yuanyun was late in the 'Yuan' generation, but he looked to be over thirty. Compared to his brother and sister who had cultivated for many years and still looked like they were fifteen or sixteen, he had aged too quickly, to the point where the servants no longer called him Young Master, but Old Master.

Li Li Tongya, sitting high above, looked at his own eldest grandson kneeling blankly while holding the wooden box.

Although the old man's vitality was withered, his eyes remained sharp, becoming increasingly brilliant. His gaze lingered on Li Li Yuanyun's smooth and delicate hands for a while, and he remained silent.

These hands were white, short, and thick, never having wielded a sword or spear. Now, even the calluses left by holding a brush in his youth were gone, revealing the luxury and tenderness of a meat-eater. A trace of disappointment flashed in Li Li Tongya's eyes, and he said hoarsely:

"Yun'er, come up."

Li Li Yuanyun was as cautious and fearful as a child before this Grandfather. He wiped the tears from his face and moved carefully, kneeling at Li Li Tongya's knees.

Li Li Tongya looked at him carefully, only discovering some melancholy of unfulfilled ambition between his brows, and saw nothing else of blood or resentment. Only then did he say:

"After you finish mourning your father, go to the marketplace to help."

"Yes..."

Li Li Yuanyun dared not say more and responded in a low voice. Li Li Tongya looked at the faces of the juniors one by one and said gently:

"Although this injury is heavy, I can still hold on for a few years. If I can find some spiritual items like Stalactite Jade Liquid, I can survive for a few more years. You don't need to worry; let go and act."

"Old Ancestor..."

Li Li Yuanjiao offered the jade box with both hands, but Li Li Tongya pushed it away lightly. The old man was extremely exhausted, but still revealed a slight smile, replying:

"You keep it."

He stood up lightly, untied the blue blade from his waist, and hung the Mount Qingchi Sword at the head of the main seat. This blue blade had been nourished for many years and had formed its own spiritual nature. As soon as it left his large hand, it buzzed and swayed incessantly, unwilling to part. Li Li Tongya turned his head back, instructing with some worry:

"Don't specifically seek any medicine for me, and don't even think about blood sacrifice. Think more about yourselves in everything."

"Yes!"

The juniors all responded. Li Li Tongya just stood with his hands behind his back, walking slowly out of the courtyard, stepping on the blue slab road laid by Li Li Xiangping years ago, walking step by step toward the cave dwelling on Mount Meichi Mountain.

The juniors in the courtyard comforted Li Li Qinghong one after another, discussed Li Li Xuanling's funeral, and finally went down the mountain to get busy.

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Summer went and autumn came. The rain was scarce. Li Li Xuanling's funeral was held simply on the mountain. The white silk on the courtyard hung for only a few months. As Li Li Yuanyun went to the marketplace and Li Li Qinghong guarded Mount Yuting Mountain, the white silk was quickly taken down, and everything was simplified.

East East Shanyue.

Birds chirped on Wutuo Mountain. Newly polished stone stools and chairs were placed in the courtyard. Li Li Yuanjiao sat quietly at the stone table in plain clothes. He put down the jade cup in his hand and said softly:

"It has been a long time since I saw Cousin."

The middle-aged man below laughed loudly. He was dark-skinned, wearing a jade crown on his head, draped in a long robe, his eyes slightly tinged with purple. He laughed:

"I heard a piece of news, saying that the Old Ancestor beheaded the Jinlian Mohe reincarnation at Mount Bianyan Mountain and achieved Sword Essence. This rumor is flying everywhere. Many people came to ask me to inquire of you, Brother..."

"Oh."

Li Li Yuanjiao laughed lightly, staring at his eyes with a smile, and replied:

"It is indeed true."

"This!"

Brother Shamoli had originally worn a face full of relaxed smiles, thinking of hearing the truth from Li Li Yuanjiao. Hearing this, he was struck by lightning, sat up straight, and said in disbelief:

"That... that is a Jinlian Mohe?!"

"It is a Jinlian Mohe reincarnation."

Li Li Yuanjiao responded. Brother Shamoli almost couldn't hold his cup, muttering:

"Even if it is a Jinlian Mohe reincarnation, how can Foundation Establishment resist it... Sword-slaying Jinlian Mohe... famous throughout Xu and Yue... Old Ancestor... Old Ancestor is truly a god-like figure!"

Brother Shamoli was now only at the third level of Qi Refining. He used miscellaneous Qi to cultivate, so his cultivation progress was naturally slow, and he was easily surpassed by Li Li Yuanjiao. The small thoughts he had in his heart had long since extinguished. Now, hearing this news, he was actually honored to be associated with it, his eyes shining, and he said happily:

"Good!"

Li Li Yuanjiao remained expressionless, laughing and drinking together with him. Brother Shamoli was excited, chattering and shouting:

"Since the destruction of Wushan, the various cultivators have carved up East Shanyue, each establishing what West East Shanyue, what East Shanyue Kingdom. None of these East Shanyue Foundation Establishment cultivators put the main family in their eyes! I have always been restless in my heart."

After speaking, he took out several boxes, both wooden and jade, and lined them up on the table one by one. Brother Shamoli said solemnly:

"I brought these congratulatory gifts one by one, and I dare not have any intention of embezzling them."

"Brother is joking."

Li Li Yuanjiao only swept his spiritual sense, and the spiritual items in the boxes appeared in his mind one by one. These East Shanyue Foundation Establishment cultivators were all people who wouldn't scatter eagles without seeing rabbits. The spiritual items given were only at the Qi Refining level, just a gesture, so he put the boxes away.

Brother Shamoli's performance was already in Li Li Yuanjiao's expectations. As the cultivators who came for fame or passed by to congratulate the Li family poured into Mount Lijing Town, not only this East Shanyue King, but the various noble surnames under the Li family were all overjoyed and honored, which was an unexpected joy.

Brother Shamoli was getting older and more long-winded, chattering about a pile of trivial matters about the Tian family and the East Shanyue nobles. Li Li Yuanjiao listened carefully, nodded, and sent him down the mountain.

Watching Brother Shamoli go down the mountain, riding the East Shanyue King's ceremonial carriage and moving away slowly, Xiao Xiao Guiluan came gracefully from the house. Her phoenix eyes blinked lightly, and she laughed:

"This Brother Shamoli is not as unbearable as the rumors say."

Xiao Xiao Guiluan now also had the cultivation of the peak of Tai Xi. She cultivated the Yanglun Method of the Xiao family's direct line, which was a fourth-grade technique, a grade better than the Li family's, so she naturally cultivated faster.

"He has been on the throne for over ten years, after all."

Li Li Yuanjiao put away the jade cup on the table. He was much gentler toward his wife, and said softly:

"He keeps an eye on the Tian family and the East Shanyue nobles at all times; it counts as a good thing."

Xiao Xiao Guiluan laughed lightly, sat down beside him, and said softly:

"The Xiao family also sent people over. Those sisters of mine who are familiar with the family were amazed. The rumors are strange and varied, saying that our family inherits the sword path, that there is an Immortal Sword in the family, and that whoever draws this sword can become the Family Head."

"Although you have high cultivation, you are not recognized by that sword, so you are aggrieved to be a Young Master. Brother Yuanping is sickly, but his sword technique is superb..."

Xiao Xiao Guiluan recounted it in detail, causing Li Li Yuanjiao to laugh loudly and reply:

"That group of loose cultivators with miscellaneous Qi loves rumors the most. Can you even believe this?"

"Naturally, I don't believe it."

Xiao Xiao Guiluan lowered her eyebrows, and said softly:

"The family has always been taboo about rumors related to the Old Ancestor or the inheritance, and it has always been tightly controlled by the Clan Justice Court. Now that this matter is raging, I have doubts."

"Tell me."

Li Li Yuanjiao's smile slowly disappeared. He looked back at her, seeing her eyelids trembling, looking at him with those phoenix eyes. The two looked at each other for a few breaths. Xiao Xiao Guiluan said calmly:

"Is the Old Ancestor... still healthy?"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 307 =====