Chapter 921: Li Ke
His voice was eerie, echoing over the Lu Kui Pool. The rolling Lu Water Qi floated and wandered with the sinking and floating of his tone, turning into streams of Green Crow Qi in the air. 'He... how did he come back! The heavens are already over!'
Seeing Ning Wan lowered her head, her mind even gradually becoming blank, saying nothing, not knowing how to face the terrifying figure in front of her. The air was frighteningly quiet.
"Clatter."
Just at this extremely critical moment, footsteps gradually came from outside the cave dwelling. The two cultivators guarding the door let the door open very readily. The footsteps gradually became urgent. Lin Lin Wuning, in the brown-black robe, had already arrived at the door outside the pool.
"Reporting to the True Person, True Person Tian Wan has sent another letter."
Seeing Ning Wan only felt a chill rushing to her brow, secretly cursing. The handsome man above, however, showed a very interested smile, his eyes full of laughter, and replied: "Come in."
This was clearly not Seeing Ning Wan's voice, yet she saw Lin Lin Wuning respond respectfully and naturally, lifting his robe and stepping over the threshold.
He treated Seeing Ning Wan, who was kneeling on the ground, as nothing. When he was closest, he was only an inch away from her white robe, yet it was as if he could see nothing. He went all the way to the main seat, bowed, offered it with both hands, and said very naturally: "True Person, please look!"
Sui Guan did not take the letter, but only took one look to see the content of the letter in his hand. That face erupted into uncontrollable mockery, even becoming vivid: "Hahahaha..."
"What is this! Dare to ask for the position of 'Cold Qi'!"
His laughter echoed in the cave dwelling for a while. Lin Lin Wuning's expression was stiff, as if he had turned into a stone statue the moment he laughed, frozen in place.
This Great True Person at the peak of the Early Zifu laughed for a while, patted the seat, and smiled:
"The Three Yangs driving the dawn are the ruler and the minister. The Three Yins producing cold are called the assistants. 'Xi Qi' borrowed the fall of the ruler and minister Bright Yang and rode the east wind of the wishes of all cultivators, which is why it could perform the drama of a minister killing his ruler. Since then, the symbols have changed greatly, and it can have some prestige of its own, offering a Shi Chang. What kind of thing are you, Tian Wan, wanting to cultivate 'Cold Qi' for your fifth path, daring to have demands on 'Cold Qi'!"
He withdrew his gaze and soon lost interest. Seeing Ning Wan thought, taking advantage of Sui Guan mentioning Si Bo-xiu, and said respectfully: "Senior Yuan Xiu failed to achieve the fruit position and died in the South Sea."
Sui Guan sat quietly on the mountain, one hand resting on the jade-like throne, his white fingers brushing along the patterns. Those green-purple eyes had a few more smiles:
"What great courage, daring to borrow Du Qing's path-achieving sign. In the seven hundred years of Mount Qingchi, he is the first."
'Ah?'
Seeing Ning Wan heard him call Lu Water by his real name, and her liver and gallbladder were cold. She was stunned in place, feeling the terrifying divine ability aura of the person in front of her, not daring to raise her eyebrows or speak.
Sui Guan had some smiles:
"The so-called Three Yuans back then, the one surnamed Tang had the worst talent. He was fifteen years old and only cultivated to the second level of Qi Refining, but his courage was the greatest and his heart the most ruthless. Now it seems not so. Chi Rui also misjudged. This Si Bo-xiu is the most ruthless."
"Seeking 'Gathering Wood'... good idea... good cultivation!"
Si Bo-xiu's cultivation, scheming, and courage in achieving the Dao back then, even if Sui Guan saw it, he would have to praise it a few times, far from what Chi Wei could compare to, making him narrow his eyes:
"It's just a pity that the Witch and Shaman are extinct, and the Wood Virtue is not flourishing. 'Gathering Wood' is empty. Otherwise, if he really succeeded in achieving the Dao, it would be an interesting thing!"
Seeing Ning Wan knew that Yuan Xiu's series of actions before his death must have a reason, but her cultivation was not high, and she couldn't see clearly. Now it seems he borrowed Du Qing's status, which was a bit like touching the head of Tai Sui. How could she dare to interrupt? But she saw Sui Guan sit up straight, and the smile gradually disappeared: "Pity, the Chi family was still useful."
The aura of the entire Lu Kui Pool instantly condensed, like a cold winter. Seeing Ning Wan secretly despaired in her heart:
'The Si family and the Lin Gu family joined forces, all families fanned the flames, and the Li family dug the grave, burying his Chi family, but now I have to face it!'
She raised her head slightly and said respectfully:
"The Chi family was avenged by all families... When Junior left seclusion, they had already been wiped out..."
The man above smiled slightly. That face actually had an evil and beautiful meaning. He stood up from the main seat with his hands behind his back. The entire Lu Kui Pool was like spring breeze thawing, warm and harmonious.
"No matter, as long as they can be dispatched, it's just more people dying."
"However, there is a Chi Bu-zi, who has now run to the East Sea. Not only did he go to the East Sea, but he also went to Penglai. He is also bold, trying to cultivate Mansion Water."
Sui Guan's gaze was meaningful, and he said:
"You Mount Qingchi, you produce ambitious and quick-witted people... I looked at Jin Yu, and there are many people who are good at dancing with long sleeves, unpredictable, and good at dark schemes. They are all caused by Zhang Yuan-yu's status. It seems that you are also following the example of your superiors and are influenced by Du Qing's status!"
Seeing Ning Wan lowered her head and said nothing, sighing secretly in her heart.
The man in front of her stepped down from the high place step by step, gradually approaching, and said softly:
"Mansion Water has lost its vastness, and the remaining positions will not respond from now on, but the leap position can still be tried. He is naturally a smart person. Whether he is there or not, at least he took it to cultivate. In the current world, it is just the right time, but the dragon attribute may not be willing to let him."
When talking about the dragon attribute, the man's eyes flashed with a few deep coldness, but his face showed a smile:
"The hearts of those few evil dragons are smaller than the tip of a needle. The North Sea Dragon King's heart is a little bigger than his brothers, but not much bigger. He has a bitter life to live..."
Seeing Ning Wan heard him mention Zhang Yuan-yu on the left and Du Qing on the right, Shi Chang before and the Dragon King after, and she was already shocked and afraid in her heart. Hearing it in her ears made her feel blasphemous. It was not easy to pull the topic to Chi Bu-zi, so she hurriedly said: "This person is dedicated to seeking the Dao. After Chi Wei died, there was no news..."
"Hmm."
Sui Guan responded lightly and replied:
"He is smarter than Chi Wei."
Once these words were spoken, the man with green-purple eyes said no more, closed his eyes slowly, and the Lu Water Qi on the Lu Kui Pool gradually became plain. The surroundings were quiet, with only the dripping sound of the cave spring. Seeing Ning Wan waited for a while, and finally heard the person in front of her say plainly: "Follow me to 【Lu Yu Heaven】."
The heart that Seeing Ning Wan had been hanging for a long time finally fell to the bottom. She despaired in her heart, her tone was astringent, but she had no ability to refuse, not to mention her? After a moment of hesitation, she could only spit out one word powerlessly: "Yes..."
Once these words were spoken, the rolling Lu Water Qi began to permeate the pool. Rain began to fall in the cave, gradually covering the two of them. Their figures disappeared without a trace, everything was empty and silent, leaving only Lin Lin Wuning kneeling by the pool.
"Drip!"
As the rain dissipated, the pool surface returned to calm, clean as a mirror again, actually reflecting Seeing Ning Wan's white clothes and her soft face, lowering her head slightly, appearing exceptionally clear in the clear pool water.
Seeing Ning Wan's reflection was still in the Lu Kui Pool.
And the main seat reflected also had Sui Guan's reflection. His green-purple eyes drooped, quietly looking at Seeing Ning Wan.
Soon, he stood up leisurely, and Seeing Ning Wan in the pool also stood up uneasily, following closely behind him, until she disappeared at the edge of what the Lu Kui Pool could reflect.
Wangyue Lake.
Late autumn frost, the trees on the shore were covered with frost, the road was covered with ice, the wheels of the carriage drove past, making a crisp clattering sound, the horse whip waved, and the whispers of passersby on the road came:
"The north has been tossing for many days, and it has become more and more intense recently."
"Who says it isn't... A lot of people have died... Didn't a True Person also fall a few days ago?"
The fragmented words outside drifted into the carriage window, making the young man inside lift the curtain, turn his head, and smile: "It's not easy to see Fourth Uncle come out of seclusion. It just so happens that 【Li Ke Building】 has a new play. One is to get closer, and two... I have always heard that the scenery on this lake shore is very good, so let you enjoy it."
Li Li Zhouluo on the side had some smiles and replied:
"I said where did you get the leisure to sit in a carriage, so that's it... As for this play... Since Zhou Ming went into seclusion, there have been fewer people who please him, and fewer people who spend a lot of money. It's a rare new play."
The young man was naturally Li Jiangzong. He was much more slick than his father and did not have such deep feelings for Li Cheng as his uncle. This time, he naturally came to ease the relationship—Li Li Zhouluo was not only a Foundation Establishment cultivator but also had a prominent background. How could he offend him?
Li Li Zhouluo also understood this. That day, he subconsciously responded to Li Li Zhoufang, telling him not to disturb the True Person hastily. In fact, after returning to the lake for a day or two, he secretly regretted it. Not to mention those clan elders, Li Li Zhoufang himself was really not bad to him.
At this moment, he also had the heart to apologize, so he naturally gave face. The two arrived at Mount Lijing Prefecture all the way, and saw ancient houses everywhere.
Many of the families that walked out of this place back then were now high-ranking cultivators. Every house in this ancestral land was worth commemorating. Every year when they worshiped their ancestors, they had to return. It looked old and dilapidated, but it was the most prominent place by the lake, even the dense forest could not compare.
After shuttling among the blue brick houses for a while, the two stood at a wine building that occupied a wide area. The owner of this hotel had been waiting in front of the building for a long time, his eyes bright, leading them in, all the way respectfully, like a servant.
"Two lords... please come in!"
Naturally, many people around looked sideways. Those who recognized the two couldn't help but be secretly shocked, lowering their heads and saying nothing.
Li Li Zhouluo didn't care much. Unlike Li Zhouming, he only came to be chic once in many years, and he was a Foundation Establishment venerable, so naturally, no one dared to say anything. All the way to the highest floor, in the center was a good stage, above was babbling, the sound was melodious and moving.
The owner naturally kept the best position. The two sat down at the table in the center. Li Jiangzong diligently poured wine for him and said many good things, only then whispered:
"My father was really sad that day, and his words were inappropriate. Fourth Uncle, please understand..."
"It was also my recklessness!"
Li Li Zhouluo was slightly sad, sipped his wine, and said many words of missing the friendship between brothers back then. The surrounding sounds grew louder, as if everyone was cheering. He raised his eyebrows and swept a glance, listening to the singing above:
"Millions of people killed in troubled times... I am the only one left in the family, my life is thin and should be punished by heaven~ my life is thin and should be killed by heaven..."
Li Li Zhouluo frowned and asked: "What is this doing..."
Li Jiangzong was slightly embarrassed. He had always been busy, and had no time to watch these tunes. He just heard a gist and used it for conversation, immediately smiling: "This is "Hating the Passing Water". I heard it's a family son whose family members were harmed, and he was down and out all the way, kneeling in the troubled forest to seek death. Unexpectedly, his brother became an immortal and pulled him to the heavens to be an immortal... It's always a brotherly friendship..."
He was not very relieved and smiled:
"This tune was found by Uncle Zhou Ming in the neighboring county back then and asked people to perform it. He only watched it himself. I heard that he took the old master to watch it... It was only released recently."
Li Li Xuanxuan didn't watch these things before, but Li Xi-ming mentioned it, and later he went once or twice. In recent years, his health was poor, and he no longer drew talismans, but felt these things were novel.
"Oh!"
Li Li Zhouluo stopped talking immediately, nodded and watched, but he had always been unaccustomed to these things, but his gaze did not stay much, instead falling on a middle-aged man by the stage very unexpectedly.
This person was wearing ordinary clothes, his face was long and narrow, and he had a pair of phoenix eyes, appearing dignified and atmospheric. However, he wore a Daoist crown on his head, standing in the bustling crowd, appearing clear and dusty. Although he couldn't see any cultivation, he had a unique style, making people around him respect him three points, silently giving way to a fist distance.
He had two ancient small gourds tied around his waist, only the size of a fist, tied together with purple ropes, and six small decorative short swords tied on the other side, lined up in a row, one left and one right, appearing exceptionally neat.
"A family alone in the county in the past... how many storms have rested? People's heads rolling in the north and south... the common people are harmed~ the eternal meaning is not flat!"
At this moment, the sound waves around were like tides, discussing, and he also nodded and laughed, his eyes full of amazement.
'A very outstanding figure.'
Li Li Zhouluo looked a few more times and nodded secretly. Cultivators were often outstanding, but temperament and style were natural. Unless the appearance was changed, many things were difficult to change. I fear that not many cultivators he had seen could compare to this person.
"Fourth Uncle!"
Li Jiangzong's voice made him come back to his senses. Li Li Zhouluo laughed and said: "It is indeed the ancestral land, there are figures with such style."
Li Jiangzong was thoughtful, looked at the stage, and the two sipped a cup together. An old man had already appeared above, wearing a dilapidated robe, singing:
"This forest was a ghost domain in the past... it acted as a big demon hiding its tracks... ghost wind rolled people up for a while..."
Li Li Zhouluo shook his head. The imagination of these low-level cultivators was indeed wild, but his cultivation was higher, and looking at it, it was too much like ancient immortal ghosts, and he had no interest. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a light sound, and a person was already standing by their table.
This person could overlook the overall situation, but it was already set by Li Jiangzong. Suddenly someone came, making him slightly dissatisfied. Just as he was about to raise his head to speak, Li Li Zhouluo turned his head as if he had been frightened, and his pupils immediately dilated.
The person at the table was wearing armor that was as dense as scales, with a tall stature, broad shoulders and narrow waist, bushy eyebrows and a broad face. Although the appearance could not be said to be handsome and chic, it had a deterrent that made people unable to look directly. Standing here, it made the two feel a pressure rushing toward them.
'True Person?!'
It was Li Li Zhouwei.
Li Jiangzong had only seen him a few times, but how could he not recognize his own True Person? At this moment, his whole body was tense, and a cold blood rushed directly from his spine to the back of his brain, making him unable to make a sound.
But everyone around seemed to be completely unable to see him, and they were all focused on looking at the stage. Li Li Zhouwei had a calm expression, his hands behind his back, and those golden pupils were burning, also staring at the front.
Li Li Zhouluo's mind went blank for a moment. He wanted to jump up from his seat and bow down, but he couldn't move. He could only pretend to be calm, hesitated for a long time, and said with some trepidation:
"Greetings... True Person!"
Li Li Zhouwei nodded slightly to indicate, and those golden eyes stared quietly at the middle-aged man under the stage. The man seemed to be unaware, waiting for the actor on the stage to make a crying and envious appearance, and he even had a look of sorrow.
"There is no plan to advance or retreat in the ups and downs, how can a ghost be an immortal talent, the one who became an immortal! The mountains and rivers of the four continents are bright~ only listen to his dispatch, the five-party ghost envoy orders the wind and thunder~ must be ordered by him..."
The elongated tone flew in the air, Li Li Zhouwei's eyes changed slightly, he just tilted his head slightly, and said softly: "Retreat further, Dharma Protector Ding is waiting for you outside the building."
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Li Li Zhouwei 【Early Zifu Early Stage】
Ning ○ Wan 【Early Zifu Early Stage】
Sui ○ Guan 【Early Zifu Peak】 ===== CHAPTER 922 =====
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