Chapter 117

Inside the Divine General Mansion, in the Mountain and River Courtyard.

Inside a noble and luxurious room, on a soft bed, the young man woke up faintly.

Li Hao had a dream, in which his body seemed to have no weight, soaring between heaven and earth.

He leaped over grasslands, rivers, and lakes, flew side by side with birds, and traveled through mountains and lands.

Countless streams converged, as if gradually condensing into an ancient character.

This character was his name.

Then Li Hao woke up. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw an old, concerned face appearing before him.

"Hao'er!"

Li Muxiu was pleasantly surprised and hurriedly said, "You've finally woken up. Is your body feeling any better?"

Over the past two days, Li Hao's body had already been wiped clean by the maid Qingzhi who served him; all the bloodstains on his body had been wiped away, and he had been changed into clean clothes. The torn flesh and skin, including his broken ribs, were gradually healing under the intermittent examinations of Li Muxiu and the divine physician.

Being able to self-heal from such severe injuries was indeed the ability of the "Undying Realm" of the Three Imperishables, and it was truly miraculous that Li Hao possessed this special constitution without having reached the Three Imperishables.

"Where is this..."

Li Hao's dazed eyes gradually focused. Soon, his expression changed as he recognized this was his own room.

So, he was still in the Divine General Mansion? He quickly tried to sit up, but as soon as he moved, a sharp pain came from the ribs in his chest that hadn't completely healed, and the wound split slightly, seeping blood.

The clean, snow-white clothes he had been changed into were stained red in the blink of an eye.

"Hao'er, rest first," Li Muxiu hurriedly said.

But Li Hao had already sat up. He panted slightly, looking at the anxious Second Master, his gaze sweeping across the room. Besides the Second Master, Qingzhi was also nearby, but there was no one else.

Noticing Li Hao's gaze, Li Muxiu said, "Your Fifth Granduncle still has to guard the ancestral hall, but he can perceive the movements and situation here."

Li Hao revealed a faint smile and nodded. Immediately, his spiritual sense was released, rushing out of his body. While patrolling the Mountain and River Courtyard, he saw Li Yuanzhao and Bian Ruxue in the courtyard, looking uneasy and anxious.

In addition, he also saw Li Wushuang pacing outside the courtyard, as well as his younger sister, Li Zhining.

And in a corner, Li Hao finally saw the figure of the little white fox. It was hiding among some flowers and plants, and the wounds on its body seemed to have already healed.

Li Hao breathed a sigh of relief, withdrew his spiritual sense back into his body, and smiled, "Thank you, Second Master, for saving my life!"

Li Muxiu's expression changed slightly, and he whispered, "Hao'er, your father didn't actually intend to kill you; he was just temporarily insane. You are father and son, you..."

Speaking of this, he suddenly couldn't continue.

He had wanted to say, just try to be understanding of him.

Li Muxiu ultimately hoped for harmony between this father and son.

But facing a child with a snow-white face who had suffered severe injuries, asking him to be understanding of such a stubborn father made him feel that these words were somewhat cruel.

However, Li Hao had already understood the meaning in the Second Master's words. He smiled slightly and said to Qingzhi nearby, "Help me get my outer robe."

Seeing Li Hao wake up, Qingzhi's face revealed pleasant surprise, which diluted the haggardness she had felt, and she hurriedly nodded.

"Hao'er, what are you doing? Your injuries haven't healed yet, rest first," Li Muxiu hurriedly said.

Li Hao shook his head slightly, suddenly thought of something, and asked, "Second Master, do you know about my mother? Did she come from the Great Desolate Heaven?"

Li Muxiu was startled and said, "Who told you about this? Tiangang?"

Hearing those two words, Li Hao's brows instinctively furrowed, and he shook his head, "Second Master, please tell me about it."

Li Muxiu thought Li Hao already knew everything and sighed, "Your mother's identity is complex; she did indeed come from the Great Desolate Heaven. She only met your father because of an accident. Back then, everyone disapproved of this marriage, but in the end, they were unwilling to break up this pair of star-crossed lovers."

Li Hao's mouth twitched slightly, but he didn't speak.

"You wouldn't be thinking of looking for your mother, would you?" Li Muxiu suddenly said.

Li Hao was stunned and said, "Isn't my mother dead?"

"Hmm?"

Li Muxiu was also stunned. He immediately knew he had made a slip of the tongue and couldn't help but be speechless.

Seeing the change in his expression, Li Hao hurriedly asked, "Second Master, you know something, don't you? Tell me!"

Li Muxiu looked at his eyes, thought for a moment, and sighed, "You do have the right to know this. Your father was right not to tell you; after all, now that she has returned to the Great Desolate Heaven, it should be impossible for her to come out again, especially since she has been pregnant."

Li Hao's heart was shaken. That mother of his didn't die?

"Although your mother didn't die, you two are likely fated never to meet again. Child, do not attempt to look for her. The Great Desolate Heaven is vast and boundless; even for those in the Four Standing Realms, it is extremely dangerous inside."

Li Muxiu said to Li Hao, "With your current cultivation, entering the Great Desolate Heaven would mean certain death. Moreover, even if you went, you might not be able to find her. Even I don't know the location of their clan and tribe..."

Li Hao was stunned for a moment, then came back to his senses.

He smiled, nodded, and said, "Second Master, don't worry. I won't take risks. Even if I were to go, I would at least wait until I have the cultivation to roam the Great Desolate Heaven freely."

These words were not perfunctory; they were the truth.

If it were when he first met Li Tiangang, Li Hao might still have had the drive to take risks, but now, he just wanted to live his own life well.

Besides, after not seeing her for more than ten years, a little more time wouldn't make a difference.

Seeing Li Hao say this, Li Muxiu also breathed a sigh of relief, "It's good that you can think this way."

Li Hao smiled slightly. When Qingzhi handed him his clothes, he silently put them on. After everything was ready, he took a deep breath and looked at the Second Master.

He said softly, "Second Master, the path of the world is long. Hao'er... can no longer accompany you to fish in the future."

Li Muxiu's pupils shrank suddenly, and his expression changed, "Hao'er, what are you trying to do?"

Li Hao looked toward the courtyard and said, "I will not stay here anymore."

"Young Master!" Qingzhi couldn't help but exclaim in disbelief. Li Hao walked out of the room slowly and stepped into the courtyard.

Seeing Li Hao had recovered, Li Yuanzhao and Bian Ruxue, who were waiting in the courtyard, noticed immediately and rushed over with pleasant surprise.

"Brother Hao!" Li Yuanzhao hurriedly called out.

Bian Ruxue was also full of joy, "Have you already recovered?"

Seeing the two of them, Li Hao revealed a smile and said to Li Yuanzhao, "From now on, you must cultivate diligently on your own."

Li Yuanzhao was stunned and said, "Brother Hao, are you..."

Li Hao's gaze slowly swept across this courtyard, the courtyard where he had stayed for fourteen years.

He was familiar with all the flowers, plants, and trees inside.

He had even drawn many places.

But now, none of it mattered.

At this moment, the weather was already slightly cold. The fallen leaves of late autumn had long since withered, and the withered yellow on the ground had been swept clean by the retainers, carrying a sense of coldness as if the frost had descended.

Li Hao didn't speak but walked slowly toward a spot in the courtyard.

Several people hurriedly followed, with Li Yuanzhao constantly asking anxiously.

Finally, Li Hao arrived in front of some flowers and plants. The area around them was surrounded by a circle of stones, and stepping inside was forbidden.

He was silent for a moment, then slowly and deeply bowed.

"Uncle Lin, goodbye. Take care of yourself."

After speaking, Li Hao took a deep look, then turned around, his consciousness flying out to stroke the little white fox in the courtyard.

Sensing Li Hao's aura, the little white fox was pleasantly surprised, rushing over like a snow-white figure and running to Li Hao's feet.

Li Hao revealed a smile, then looked at the Second Master, saying solemnly, "Second Master, thank you for your care over these years. If there is a chance in the future, Hao'er will repay you."

As he spoke, he bowed earnestly as well.

Li Muxiu's expression changed drastically, "Hao'er, you..."

Li Yuanzhao said eagerly, "Brother Hao, are you leaving?"

Li Hao looked at him, smiled, patted his shoulder, and said, "Brother Hao is leaving."

"Brother Hao!" Bian Ruxue was also somewhat anxious, but didn't know what to say.

"You want to leave? Where are you going!"

A cold, angry voice suddenly came from behind.

The smile on Li Hao's face gradually faded, and he didn't turn back.

The little white fox seemed frightened, its body shivering, but it immediately bared its teeth slightly, guarding behind Li Hao, facing Li Tiangang.

"Tiangang!"

Seeing Li Tiangang walk over, with Yu Xuan, Li Fu, and Uncle Zhao by his side.

Anger surged on his face, "What kind of tone is that? Can't you speak to Hao'er properly?"

Li Tiangang's expression was gloomy. He had also been recovering from his injuries over the past two days and had recovered quite a bit. He was surrounded by other sisters-in-law and younger siblings, and with his Fifth Granduncle and Eighth Brother coming to persuade him, he also wanted to ease the father-son relationship.

But seeing that Li Hao had just woken up and the first person he went to see wasn't him, but instead he had wandered around the courtyard and planned to leave, this made anger surge in his heart again.

"You've just recovered a little, and your wings are stiff again, right?"

Li Tiangang said coldly.

Li Hao's mouth curled up slightly. He turned around and looked quietly at the man before him, "So, do you want to fight again?"

Speaking of this, his aura had already been revealed.

"Good, good, good!"

Seeing this appearance, Li Tiangang was so angry that blood surged in his face, but this time he restrained himself.

After all, he had just violated his heart oath and suffered severe injuries. If he attacked again, he would be adding injury to injury. In his fourteen years in Yanbei, he hadn't suffered such injuries many times.

"Very good. You've just stepped into the Heavenly Human Realm, and I can no longer discipline you!"

Li Tiangang's gaze was soul-stirring, and he said coldly.

Li Hao looked at him indifferently, his heart no longer stirred in the slightest, "From now on, you are no longer qualified to mention discipline to me. I am no longer your son. I said it before, your son was assassinated and died long ago."

"What do you mean?!"

Li Tiangang said coldly.

Li Hao looked at him quietly and said softly, "Forgot? That's fine, then I'll remind you. You still remember the reason Uncle Fu came back, right?"

Hearing this, several people were slightly stunned.

Li Fu returned naturally because Li Hao was attacked at the age of six, and a human from the Zhou Tian Realm enslaved by the Yao race infiltrated the mansion to assassinate him.

"At the age of six, your son should have died. He died because you were guarding the border!"

Li Hao said calmly, "You thought he was protected by an expert? That assassin was crushed to death by my own hands!"

"Before he died, he even said that I was the weakest part of you. Heh, he tried to assassinate me to shake your state of mind. Now it seems, I think the Yao race thought too much."

Hearing this, everyone was stunned, their pupils shrinking as they looked at Li Hao in horror.

(End of chapter)