310: Chapter 310 Initiation, but with Some Side Effects

Seizing a gap when Li Xingchen paused during a detail of his story, Li Xing river seemingly casually tapped his fingers on the stone table three times in a 'fast-slow-fast' rhythm.

At the same time, he looked at Li Xingchen with a mischievous glint in his eyes, a look unique to brothers that only the two of them understood.

This was a secret signal known only to the two brothers, meaning 'Danger, run!'

It was usually used for pranking and scaring each other, or to convey a real warning in certain special situations.

This signal was extremely private; even their parents didn't know about it.

The real Li Xingchen, no matter the circumstances, would instinctively react the moment he saw or heard this signal.

He would either laughingly curse back or instantly become vigilant.

But the Li Xingchen before him hesitated for about a breath's time after seeing Li Xinghe's movements and gaze before finally reacting:

"Brother, how old are you now, still playing this? I'm not afraid of that anymore."

He reacted, and he correctly understood it as a joke between brothers, but that moment of hesitation pierced deep into Li Xinghe's heart!

Li Xinghe's brow furrowed instantly, and the suspicion in his heart surged from eighty percent to ninety-nine percent!

Seemingly detecting Li Xinghe's fleeting look of doubt, Li Xingchen immediately put on a helpless expression and offered an explanation:

"Brother, don't take offense. Grandpa's Empowerment method seems to have some side effects. The massive influx of insights impacted my Divine Soul, making my memories a bit muddled. I have to think for a moment even about very familiar things before I can remember them."

"But it's no big deal. I'll be fine once I've completely digested it."

To Li Xinghe, this reasonable explanation sounded more like a cover-up that only made things more suspicious!

He looked at the younger brother before him whose appearance, aura, and even memories were flawless, yet his heart felt ice-cold.

Li Xinghe forcibly suppressed the anger and grief that were nearly erupting, and a concerned smile reappeared on his face:

"I see. It's good that you're okay. Well then, get some good rest; I won't disturb you further. If you need anything, tell me anytime."

He stood up, gave a few more reminders, and turned to leave the courtyard. His pace seemed steady, but his fists inside his sleeves were clenched so hard his knuckles were white.

As Li Xingchen watched Li Xinghe's departing back, he muttered to himself:

"I almost slipped up... This kid Xinghe is much more difficult to deal with than his brother..."

Just as Li Xinghe was about to step out of the courtyard, his footsteps suddenly paused. Without turning his head, he called out softly in an extremely natural tone:

"Grandpa."

The two words were uttered clearly and calmly.

Li Xingchen, standing still on the spot, subconsciously responded in a gentle voice:

"Xinghe, what is it..."

The moment the words left his mouth, the expression on Li Xingchen's face froze abruptly, and his pupils contracted sharply!

Oh no! Exposed!

Li Xinghe slowly turned around, his face incredibly cold.

He stared fixedly at this familiar yet utterly strange face, enunciating each word with a heavy voice:

"Grandpa..."

"Why..."

"Why did you perform Possession on Xingchen?!"

The air in the courtyard seemed to freeze completely at this moment.

Li Xingchen... no! It should be the Li Clan's Second Elder, Grand Elder Li.

He sighed softly and shook his head:

"I didn't expect... that what would finally expose me would be such a simple call."

Grand Elder Li's voice reverted to his own aged and deep tone.

"Indeed, some things are habits etched into the bones. No matter how well one disguises themselves, they will slip out when caught off guard."

He looked at Li Xinghe helplessly:

"Xinghe, don't be agitated yet. Grandpa did this out of desperation; I had no other choice..."

"You know as well that my Lifespan is nearly exhausted, and my end is right before me. But I was clearly only one step away from that realm of the Immortal Golden Immortal! How could I be willing to just turn into dust and let ten thousand years of bitter Cultivation go to waste?"

Hearing this, the grief in Li Xinghe's heart turned into a towering rage, and he shouted sternly:

"So you possessed your own biological grandson?! This is your 'unwillingness'?!"

"What use is possessing Xingchen! It's nothing more than moving from an aging body to a young one! The Reincarnation of the Heavenly Dao and the Five Declines of Heaven and Man—you won't escape them either!"

Faced with his eldest grandson's questioning, Grand Elder Li did not grow angry. Instead, the corners of his mouth slowly curled into a confident smile.

"Xinghe, on this point... you are dead wrong."

He slowly raised his hands, looking at these young and powerful palms, his eyes flashing with a fanatical light:

"Ordinary Cultivators indeed cannot escape the Five Declines of Heaven and Man, and Possession is merely drinking poison to quench thirst. But..."

His voice suddenly rose, carrying an irrepressible excitement:

"But, what if this body is the Indestructible Dao Body?!"

"The Indestructible Dao Body possesses endless vitality and infinite Lifespan, coexisting with heaven and earth! Those so-called Five Declines of Heaven and Man and the limit of one's Lifespan will no longer be shackles for me!"

Grand Elder Li spread his arms wide:

"With the potential of this perfect body, I, Grand Elder Li, will lead the Li Clan to unprecedented glory! This is the greatest contribution to the Family! Xingchen's sacrifice... is worth it!"

Listening to Grand Elder Li's high-sounding yet utterly selfish rhetoric, Li Xinghe felt a surge of fury rush to his head.

"Madman! You are an out-and-out madman!"

Li Xinghe's eyes were bloodshot as he roared hoarsely:

"Xingchen doesn't have any Indestructible Dao Body at all! What use is it for you to possess him?! You killed your own grandson for this?!"

Upon hearing this, Grand Elder Li shook his head, a strange smile appearing on his face:

"Xinghe, the Indestructible Dao Body—I have naturally already obtained it. As for Xingchen, all I wanted was his Cultivation Aptitude."

Li Xinghe could endure it no longer. He took a violent step forward, his entire aura erupting completely:

"According to the clan rules, Possession between clansmen is strictly forbidden! Violators..."

"Shall die!"

Before his voice had even faded, a flash of light appeared in Li Xinghe's hand, and an entirely silver-white Immortal Sword was already gripped in his palm.

Without the slightest hesitation, he poured all of his immortal essence into the Immortal Sword.

The blade hummed, nearly unable to withstand the pressure.

"Xingchen... Brother will avenge you!"

With a low roar filled with endless pain and resolve, Li Xinghe's figure moved like lightning, and the Immortal Sword in his hand slashed out fiercely.

Wherever the sword light passed, space itself seemed to be sliced open!

Seeing this scene, Grand Elder Li did not dodge; he didn't even have a hint of panic or intention to resist on his face.

He just stood there calmly, and deep in his eyes, there even seemed to flash a glint of... fanatical and expectant light.

Puchi—!

The incomparably sharp silver sword light swept through without any obstruction.

It split him neatly in two. Under this strike, the vitality belonging to Grand Elder Li began to rapidly dissipate.

However, Li Xinghe felt no pleasure from having his revenge, only a heart full of sorrow.

But in the next moment, his eyes widened.