13: The storm is coming

Under these circumstances, their casual conversation became more lively.

Li Xiangyun did not inform the Clan Chief about the true nature of his injuries.

In his opinion, even if he did, it would be useless and only cause panic.

Moreover, with the System, his injuries were not incurable.

Thus, it was better to keep it a secret.

However, Li Zhongwen had been Clan Chief for over a hundred years and was already shrewd from experience.

Through Li Xiangyun's aged appearance, he guessed that his injuries were not simple.

After all, how could simple injuries make a Golden Core True Person, who was in the prime of his life, look so old?

But since Li Xiangyun wasn't speaking, Li Zhongwen naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to press the matter.

As they chatted, their conversation turned to the events of the day.

Li Zhongwen took this Opportunity to voice his concerns.

"Seventh Uncle, wouldn't demanding fifty thousand Spirit Stones from the Zhao Family be..."

Li Xiangyun asked with a smile, "What do you think the relationship between our Li Family and the Zhao Family will be like from now on?"

After a moment of thought, Li Zhongwen hesitated, saying, "Estranged for life?"

"No, it's an unending feud!"

A cold glint flickered in Li Xiangyun's eyes.

"What?"

Li Zhongwen rose abruptly in surprise, his face full of disbelief.

"Seventh Uncle intends to?"

"Annihilate the Zhao Family!"

Li Xiangyun said slowly.

It was as if a giant mythical beast was slowly opening its maw, about to unleash a bloody slaughter.

"But the four great Families of Purple Cloud City have coexisted for hundreds of years..."

Li Zhongwen's expression was somewhat uncertain.

Li Xiangyun glanced sideways at Li Zhongwen, a little astonished by his naivety.

But thinking about it, it made sense; the four great Families of Purple Cloud City—Wang, Zhao, Qian, and Li—had coexisted for hundreds of years, so certain deeply ingrained ideas were understandable.

However, the upcoming plan required the Clan Chief's cooperation, so Li Xiangyun patiently explained, "Then what do you think the Zhao Family's reason is for abandoning their marriage alliance with the Li Family and instead forming one with the Tian Family?"

"You should know that Family marriage alliances are never about the strength of the two individuals involved."

"Moreover, even if they formed an alliance with the Tian Family, there was no need to sever ties with the Li Family."

"Perhaps they already harbored the intention of using the Tian Family to unify Purple Cloud City."

"How dare their Zhao Family do this?!" Li Zhongwen fumed, slamming the table. At this moment, he finally displayed the authority befitting a Li Family Clan Chief.

Li Xiangyun nodded in satisfaction, took a sip of tea, and continued, "But in reality, the Zhao Family is merely a tool for others, their purpose being to sow internal strife in Purple Cloud City."

"It's the Tian Family! They want Purple Cloud City!" Li Zhongwen suddenly realized.

After all, the four Families—Wang, Zhao, Qian, and Li—had previously been united, with over twenty Foundation Establishment Cultivators among them, including some in the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Such a force, even for the Tian Family, which possessed Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivators, would be impossible to swallow Purple Cloud City whole.

Therefore, to conquer Purple Cloud City, they first needed to incite internal chaos.

Thinking of this, Li Zhongwen connected Li Xiangyun's sudden return with the Tian Family's schemes, and a flash of insight struck him. He cautiously asked, "Seventh Uncle, has something major happened?"

Li Xiangyun was momentarily stunned, and couldn't help but look at this current Li Family Clan Chief with higher regard.

Indeed, how could someone chosen by that old man to be the Li Family Clan Chief be a fool?

His previous lack of reaction, besides deeply ingrained ideas, might have also been due to a lack of information.

Now, with a slight hint, he had understood.

Don't forget the reason for his injuries.

The so-called Extraterritorial Battlefield was an ancient battlefield in the starry sky.

Due to a great war in ancient times, the entire starry sky was transformed into a chaotic land.

Therefore, the Extraterritorial Battlefield not only contained countless rare treasures but also possessed treasures left behind by those peerless powerhouses.

Such a place naturally attracted the covetous gaze of countless powerhouses.

But for some unknown reason, it had become the Trial Grounds of the Cultivation World.

In this Extraterritorial battle, not only was Li Xiangyun severely injured, but the entire Great Zhou Dynasty also suffered heavy casualties.

Under these circumstances, the Yao Race, originally suppressed by the Great Zhou Dynasty, naturally began to stir, and even Demonic Path forces would cause trouble.

And that Tian Family might have received news from somewhere, wanting to gather resources to Breakthrough to Golden Core.

The winds of change were rising!

Hearing Li Xiangyun's explanation, Li Zhongwen couldn't help but feel a little panicked.

But fortunately, the Old Ancestor had returned.

Looking at the unmoving Li Xiangyun, a sense of relief filled Li Zhongwen's heart.

Thus, the two discussed annihilating the Zhao Family and further taking control of Purple Cloud City.

And Li Zhongwen, having shed his psychological burden, also displayed his capabilities as Clan Chief, effortlessly coming up with various sinister and vicious schemes.

Even Li Xiangyun sighed, admitting defeat.

He marveled that someone capable of being Clan Chief was indeed extraordinary.

Li Zhongwen looked smug, after all, the Zhao Family had been unkind first, so he shouldn't be blamed for being unjust.

Moreover, better him than a Fellow Daoist.

Since Li Xiangyun had said so, he certainly had to start preparing, accumulating strength to deal with the upcoming impact.

Now with Li Xiangyun's return, Li Zhongwen couldn't help but begin to envision the future.

Chaos was indeed a crisis, but it also contained Opportunity.

With a Golden Core True Person now presiding over the Li Family, it might be possible to use this to grow and strengthen.

After finalizing their strategy, the two chatted and the conversation turned to Li Xingyan.

As he spoke, Li Zhongwen suddenly knelt down again, "Nephew begs Seventh Uncle to examine this child, Xingyan."

"This child has excellent talent, reaching the seventh stage of Qi Condensation at only fourteen years old, but for some unknown reason, his cultivation disappeared overnight."

"Although he has now re-Cultivated to the third stage of Qi Condensation, Nephew fears..."

Clearly, with Li Zhongwen's discernment, although he couldn't tell where Li Xingyan's power came from today, he could tell that the power was temporary.

"Alright, get up." Li Xiangyun reached out and helped Li Zhongwen up, saying, "Li Xingyan is also my junior, I will naturally take care of him."

"Find an Opportunity, and bring him to me to examine."

Li Xiangyun chose not to explain, as such matters were indeed difficult to clarify.

It was better to have Li Xingyan meet him; this way, after Li Xingyan's strength rapidly increased, with his endorsement, many troubles could be avoided.

He could completely say that Li Xingyan had Awakened a certain Physique, and the reason his cultivation disappeared was due to the Physique's Awakening.

Even Li Xingyan's temporary increase in strength from the third stage of Qi Condensation to the seventh stage could be attributed to the Physique's ability.

"Thank you, Seventh Uncle." Li Zhongwen knelt and knocked his head heavily, then stood up with an excited expression.

Afterward, Li Xiangyun began to ask about his relatives in the Li Family, specifically the descendants of his adoptive parents.

This was the only place in the Li Family he cared about.

"You don't know?" Li Zhongwen was somewhat surprised.

"Know what?"

Li Xiangyun was also a bit confused.

He mused that he hadn't spoken to many people since his return, had he?

"Li Muwan!" Li Zhongwen said, very puzzled, "She is Sixth Grandfather's only descendant now, and she entered the main hall with you today."

"Originally, Nephew thought you knew, so that's why..."

Hearing this, Li Xiangyun couldn't help but laugh wryly.

Perhaps this was fate in the unseen!

His adoptive parents' descendant was the only person he had cared about before, and he hadn't expected to meet her as soon as he returned to the Li Family.

It's just that if Li Xingyan corresponds to Xiao Huohuo, then wouldn't the name Li Muwan also...