Another talent test?

As Li Yong agreed with a determined face, the heavy stone in Li Tan's heart also fell. It seemed his acting skills were passable.

Thinking that the matter was over, Li Tan was about to go back and Breakthrough his Cultivation.

Before he could speak, he was interrupted by Li Yong's words!

"Si'er, the Family will be testing talents tomorrow morning. You can sleep here tonight, and tomorrow I will take you and your brothers there together."

At this moment, Li Yong's anger had not subsided, and his words carried an unquestionable tone.

Li Tan naturally wouldn't touch this bad luck, but his strong curiosity still forced him to ask eagerly: "Grandpa, isn't it still some time before Heaven Sword Immortal Sect comes? Why are we testing talents early now?"

Even though Li Yong's anger had not subsided, he still patiently spoke to his obedient grandson's inquiry.

"Si'er, you were always inattentive when I told you about Family deeds before. Now you know nothing."

"Grandpa often tells you, 'You regret not having enough knowledge only when you need it.'"

"The importance of knowledge is self-evident. If you only have a reckless heart, how can you achieve great things...?"

Facing Li Yong's earnest teachings, Li Tan was happy to listen, sitting there quietly.

This surprised Li Yong greatly, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking that the girl's death had deeply affected Si'er.

If it were the old Si'er, he would never have listened to any of this, but it was good, Si'er's character still needed more tempering.

The scene shifted, and Li Yong's demeanor immediately became more solemn. It was clear he was about to get to the point.

"Si'er, you must remember that resources are always open to the strong. Although our lineage does not contend or snatch, we are not a rabble that can be compared with us."

"Why is it that the Elder's descendants in the Family have good talents, while ordinary Disciples are mediocre? If it's just because of Bloodline, then you are wrong."

"Remember, Si'er, they are just resources for you who need to improve your talents! This is their value! It's like trash having some use!"

"A general's success is built upon countless bones. Which strong person didn't step on the bones of their enemies? The Elder's descendants are the hope of the Family! They are the future continuation of the Family! The Family will naturally help you improve your talents!"

As Li Yong's words fell, Li Tan's heart had already been stirred by a storm.

Li Yong's words were few, but they had completely shattered his understanding of the Family.

"So, ordinary Disciples are just tools for High Grade Disciples to Cultivate? So I've been living in a lie all along. This man-eating Family is truly hypocritical..."

"Then my mother... she is Qi Refining Rank twelve! She is an important fighting force in the Family!"

Li Tan looked dejected, scoffing inwardly: "It's all a lie, all a lie."

"We are all lambs to be slaughtered, waiting for the wolf's hunger."

However, he quickly adapted. He was no longer a Low Grade Disciple, but a High Grade Disciple, Li Yasi.

Li Tan's thoughts wandered, and many ideas came to him at once. He looked at Li Yong in confusion: "Then, Grandpa, what Rank of Spiritual Root are you?"

Seeing his little grandson, who had already adapted, Li Yong nodded slightly, and couldn't help but praise him twice in his heart.

"Grandpa's talent is High Grade Rank three."

Li Yong's voice was not loud, but it surged into Li Tan's mind like a thunderclap, making his face even uglier.

Perhaps he had guessed some of the truth, but before he could ask further,

Li Yong spoke first, a hint of bitterness on his face, then he sighed: "Si'er, I know what you want to ask, but be careful of walls having ears."

"It's not that Grandpa doesn't want to Breakthrough his talent, but that he can't."

Li Tan naturally knew in his heart that if Low Grade Disciples were bled by High Grade Disciples, then how could the Elder be spared...?

"Si'er, you are very intelligent, much wiser than your brothers, but some things cannot be said too much."

"When you Awaken your talent tomorrow morning, I will help you improve your Cultivation. By then, you will undoubtedly become the Li Family's 'Qilin Son'."

"Then leave, don't look back. When your wings are full, then do what you want to do in your heart."

Li Tan knew what he meant. Perhaps Second Elder Li Yong had already supported several descendants, but it seemed they had all failed.

What about Grand Elder and the others? Perhaps they were also using the same method...

"Xiao He, arrange a room for Si'er."

At this moment, Li Yong might not have wanted to say more, or he was afraid of walls having ears, so he also ordered Li Tan to leave.

An old servant slowly walked into the room, old and estimated to be over seventy years old.

However, this was normal. Cultivators had long lifespans. Qi Refining Cultivators had two hundred years, Foundation Establishment four hundred years, Golden Core eight hundred years, and Nascent Soul Cultivators had a full three thousand years.

Of course, some Cultivators were lucky enough to find life-extending items, and some dying Cultivators forcibly extended their lives through evil methods.

"Legend says that truly transcendent Great Cultivators can live as long as Heaven, breaking free from mortal bodies and becoming eternal with the world."

"But has such an existence truly appeared...?"

......

Under the guidance of the old servant, Li Tan quickly arrived at a small villa that was predominantly dark green. The exquisite courtyard was surrounded by bamboo and green flowers whose names he didn't know.

The courtyard was exceptionally clean, with no fallen leaves. There must have been servants who came to clean and prune the flowers every day.

It was simple yet elegant, ordinary yet extraordinary.

Above the wooden plaque at the gate were three small characters, a bit comical, even written crookedly.

"Li Yasi."

The characters were written with black ink, but the handwriting was very poor, probably drawn by the young Li Yasi herself.

The rumors were true. It seemed that Li Yong was indeed partial to Li Yasi.

A private courtyard, with servants coming to clean it every day. If his guess was correct, the style was probably also Li Yasi's favorite.

Walking into the room, a fragrant scent of ink wafted over him. Li Tan looked around, the walls painted with bright lacquer.

The study's decorations were bright and eye-catching, a style that formed a stark contrast with the words 'study room'.

Perhaps the young Li Yasi was mischievous, or perhaps she had her own inner thoughts.

After dismissing the servants, Li Tan sat on the soft bed, and couldn't help but tease himself.

"The old me would never have dared to dream of such a bed. Just a stable bed board would have satisfied me."

Li Tan's mind moved, and he pushed his storage ring to release Li Yasi. Li Yasi's condition had improved a lot, and her wounds had even begun to scab over.

The moment she came out, Li Yasi gasped for air, greedily inhaling the surrounding air, her face filled with desolation and sorrow.

Li Yasi looked around, her expression instantly froze, then with unconcealed resentment, she cursed loudly!

"Heaven is blind! You little thief actually succeeded! I hate it, this should all belong to me!"

Listening to Li Yasi's loud clamor, with one vulgar word after another, Li Tan finally frowned.

He made her quietly shut up, and as Li Yasi fell asleep, silence returned to the surroundings....

Time passed quickly. When the first ray of morning sun shone on the neat bed, Li Tan also opened his hazy eyes.

Smelling the fresh air, feeling the power contained within his body, a new day began, with yesterday's time gone forever....

Because of Li Yong, Li Tan did not improve his Cultivation.

He dared not gamble. If Li Yong discovered his identity for such a small matter as Cultivating for one day, his fate would surely be miserable.

Upon arriving at Li Yong's residence, he found the hall filled with many people.

If nothing unexpected, they were Li Tan's brothers.

There were six young men and women in total: "Li Shuai, Li Feiyan, Li Na, Li Xing, Li Jiayi, Li Yunxiao."

Having done his homework in advance, Li Tan naturally knew each of them.

Among them, Li Yunxiao was the eldest and most highly regarded by Li Yong, as well as the only two females, Li Jiayi and Li Na. As for the others, their presence was very low.

The six naturally noticed Li Tan, their expressions varied, but undoubtedly all due to envy. As Li Yong's most beloved grandson, he was undoubtedly the shining point among them.

Although the six had their own thoughts, they still had to be polite on the surface, all expressing welcome to Li Tan's arrival.

In a short while, the seven got along well and it was lively.

Li Yunxiao, however, couldn't hold back and was the first to discuss the talent test.

He even spoke to Li Tan with a flattering tone: "Seventh Brother, with your talent and Grandpa's emphasis on you, you will definitely win first place this time, shining brightly! And astonishing everyone!"

Li Yasi was Li Yong's youngest grandson. All those participating in this talent test were Li Yong's direct grandchildren. As for external grandchildren, they were not qualified to participate.

Among the seven, Li Yunxiao was the oldest and Li Yasi was the youngest, hence he was ranked seventh.

Facing Li Yunxiao's excessive praise, Li Tan naturally knew what he was up to. It was nothing more than Li Yong's favoritism towards Li Yasi that made him resentful.

Li Tan smiled outwardly, but inwardly he paid no attention, saying that it was ultimately just jealousy.

With Li Yunxiao's opening, the other five also expressed their opinions.

However, as a slightly aged figure slowly entered, everyone wisely fell silent, and the hall became so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.