103: Dig up your son's bones

Luo Li led a group of powerful cultivators, riding in a phoenix carriage, with a grand display of power, heading straight for the city controlled by the Li family, Qianlong City.

Luo Li sat on the phoenix throne, adorned in a magnificent phoenix gown and a phoenix coronet, exquisitely beautiful and noble, her expression cold and disdainful.

She was like a primordial deity, a peerless empress, looking down upon all living beings.

A thoughtful expression flickered in Luo Li's phoenix-like eyes as she quietly asked Ji Ning, “Ji Ning, do you think Li Hong truly fell in love with me at first sight? Or does he have ulterior motives?”

She still couldn't understand it. After only meeting Li Hong once and exchanging a few words, he was willing to abandon his wife and son, and give up everything for her.

She didn't believe there could be such a foolish person in the world.

If Li Hong had ulterior motives, wasn't he afraid of his efforts being in vain?

Of course, no matter what Li Hong's motives were, Luo Li was determined to kill him.

Being fancied by an old man was a great humiliation for her.

She felt an immense sense of disgust in her heart.

“I think he has ulterior motives.”

Ji Ning, enveloped in mystic light, her eyes lit up; when it came to this topic, she was no longer sleepy.

“Actually, I've seen many situations similar to yours.”

“Many proud daughters of immortal orthodoxies possess unparalleled talent and peerless beauty, but having grown up pampered and ignorant of worldly affairs, they are commonly known as naive sweethearts.”

“Their minds are pure, they yearn for beautiful love, and they are easily deceived by men's sweet words and small favors.”

“From then on, they willingly give up everything, are taken home to become housewives, dutifully raising children and serving their husbands without complaint, and living on simple fare.”

“And you, although you are a King Realm cultivator, you are only in your twenties. Those who don't know might even think you are...”

“???”

Luo Li's beautiful eyes showed a look of astonishment. Did she look like a naive sweetheart?

Where did she look like one?

Luo Li's expression gradually darkened, and killing intent almost overflowed from her eyes.

After Ji Ning's explanation, Luo Li felt that the matter was almost certain.

No wonder he unconditionally agreed to all her unreasonable demands; it turned out he was treating her like a naive sweetheart.

“Good, good, good. I will definitely destroy the Li family.”

Dare to scheme against her? Li Hong must die, and the millions of people in the Li family must all die.

“There's a good show to watch!” Ji Ning took in Luo Li's expression and secretly rejoiced.

She had long grown tired of storybooks and novels.

Almost every one followed the same pattern: various noble immortalesses falling in love with down-and-out scholars, impoverished scions, or other unfortunate individuals... willingly degrading themselves to dig wild vegetables, finding blissful love, and living happily every day.

When she first started reading them, she couldn't put them down.

But upon reflection after finishing them, Ji Ning felt that something was wrong everywhere.

Those immortalesses had boundless futures and were as beautiful as celestial beings; there was no reason for them to fall for a good-for-nothing.

Also, with immortal delicacies available, who would prefer eating coarse food?

Wasn't that a sign of a problem with their brains?

But Luo Li, clearly, had not fallen for it. This was the rhythm of a counter-attack against the protagonist.

“Wang Xiang.”

Luo Li's voice echoed through the main hall, reaching another room in the carriage.

The young man, who was meditating, heard the voice, his spirit stirred, and he appeared in the main hall in a flash.

“Your Royal Highness, please give your command.”

Wang Xiang bowed respectfully, his demeanor pious, as if a devout believer facing a deity.

“When Li Hong comes later, tell him to bring Li Ping'an...”

Luo Li felt that Li Ping'an possessed a great treasure. Destroying the Li family could wait; she should first get her hands on Li Ping'an's fortuitous encounter.

After all, the Li family was a Saint Realm family, possessing a Saint artifact and a Saint-level protective formation, which she couldn't destroy in a short time.

Moreover, wouldn't it be more interesting to make Li Hong and his son turn against each other?

She wanted to see how long Li Hong could endure.

“Yes!”

Wang Xiang's eyes flickered.

The group arrived at a residence in Qianlong City.

As Luo Li expected, Li Hong indeed came.

“Please trouble this young friend to inform her that I, Li, wish to see her.”

Li Hong had a square face, his features appearing upright and just, exuding great authority.

At this moment, however, he showed a fawning smile.

“What do you seek Her Royal Highness for?”

Wang Xiang's tone was flat, his eyes concealing a hint of mockery, as if scoffing at Li Hong's overestimation of himself, like a toad wanting to eat swan meat.

Luo Li's status was so noble, her future boundless, her beauty like a goddess, possessing the potential to ascend to godhood.

Li Hong was merely a King Realm cultivator whose potential had been exhausted, a world apart from Luo Li.

With such a vast disparity in their statuses, Li Hong actually dared to harbor such delusions. What else could this be but a toad wanting to eat swan meat?

But to be fair, he greatly admired Li Hong's courage.

To dare pursue a 'demoness' like Luo Li, he couldn't help but be impressed.

Li Hong's expression turned ugly, but he quickly recovered his smile. Yet, no matter what he said, Wang Xiang remained unmoving, looking at him with disdainful and mocking eyes.

Just as Li Hong was about to give up, Wang Xiang said indifferently, “It's not impossible for you to see our Princess.”

“Our Princess is quite curious how Li Ping'an recovered his talent. As long as you bring him here, I will immediately go inform her.”

“Is that true?”

Li Hong was overjoyed, then remembered something, and a flicker of anger crossed his eyes.

Luo Li wanting to see Li Ping'an surely meant ill will, perhaps even wanting to dig out Li Ping'an's bones again.

That was his son!

Was Luo Li really so ruthless?

“It's true.”

Wang Xiang nodded affirmatively.

Li Hong's expression was grim. After a moment of hesitation, he still nodded.

“Alright, please ask Fairy Luo Li to wait a moment. I will go bring that rebellious son over now.”

Li Ping'an was his son; he should understand him, right? He only wanted a piece of bone, not Li Ping'an's life.

At this moment, the Li family was holding a selection competition for the younger generation. The martial arts arena was crowded with people, gathering geniuses from various lineages.

There were also people from other families and sects who came to observe the battles.

Li Hong scanned the crowd, didn't find Li Ping'an, and asked in a deep voice, “Where is my son Ping'an?”

On the high platform, the elders and invited powerful cultivators exchanged glances.

Didn't Li Hong not care about Li Ping'an?

Suddenly leaving and returning, was it to find Li Ping'an?

“I don't know!”

An elder shook his head.

If you, as his father, don't know, how would they know?

“Patriarch, what do you need to find the Young Master for?”

Li Gao's face was as dark as water, his eyes fixed on Li Hong, with an air of demanding answers to the end.

“None of your business.”

Li Hong was irritable, his mind filled with the desire to quickly find Li Ping'an to see Luo Li, having no time to care about outsiders' opinions.

“Patriarch, do you intend to dig out the Young Master's Sword Bone again to curry favor with Luo Li?”

Li Gao questioned angrily.

Li Ping'an had barely survived, and after much difficulty, recovered his talent. He was the hope for their Li family's rise, and he absolutely couldn't allow the tragedy to repeat.

“Patriarch, please think twice.”

Another elder earnestly advised.

“Yes, Luo Li's status is noble; she is a Nine Heavens Divine Phoenix, not someone from our world.”

His words were practically pointing at Li Hong's nose and calling him unworthy, making Li Hong's expression extremely grim.

“Presumptuous.” He roared, his expression stern and cold: “Are you trying to interfere in my private affairs?”

“You...”

“Simply unreasonable.”

The few were furious, flicked their sleeves, and stopped trying to persuade him.

Because they felt that Li Hong had already become obsessed, and saying more would be useless.

“Interesting.”

The crowd who came to watch the battles at the Li family looked at Li Hong with burning eyes.

Their gazes carried mockery, disdain, and contempt.

An old man whose potential had been exhausted actually dared to dream of pursuing a peerless goddess; he was simply overestimating himself.

“What do you want with me?”

At this moment, an indifferent voice sounded in the arena.

Everyone turned their heads to look, only to see a young man with delicate features and resolute eyes slowly approaching.

He carried a long sword covered in cracks on his back.

He wore a coarse linen robe, washed until it was faded.

On his feet were a pair of straw sandals.

This attire made the young man's style completely out of place with the scene.

It was as if a beggar had walked into a wealthy place, standing out so brightly.

“Where did this beggar come from?”

“Tsk, I didn't expect that the Young Master of the Li family, a Saint Realm orthodoxy, couldn't even afford clothes.”

Those who had grudges with the Li family immediately couldn't help but mock him.

“What do you want with me?”

Li Ping'an ignored the contemptuous gazes of the crowd, his expression indifferent, his eyes as calm as an ancient well, as he walked step by step to the foot of the high platform.

“You've come at a good time. Come with me.”

Li Hong frowned.

Li Ping'an was dressed like a vagrant beggar, which was simply too embarrassing for him.

Their Li family wasn't so poor that they couldn't even afford clothes; who was he trying to shame by dressing like this?

However, he was too lazy to bother with it.

His mind was currently full of wanting to see Luo Li again.

And Li Ping'an was his stepping stone to see Luo Li.

“Where are you taking me?”

“Are you going to give me to that vicious woman Luo Li again?”

Li Ping'an asked in a flat tone, making it impossible to discern his emotions.

“You rebellious son, how dare you slander Divine Maiden Luo Li.”

Li Hong was furious, raised his hand and slapped Li Ping'an, but before his palm print arrived, it was blocked by several elders working together.

“Li Hong, I think you are truly beyond saving.”

The Grand Elder was furious.

“Grand Elder, step aside. It's not your place to interfere when I'm disciplining this rebellious son.”

Li Hong's expression was grim, feeling his authority challenged.

“It's not impossible for you to make me see Luo Li.”

Li Ping'an stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Li Hong: “As long as you agree to two conditions, I will go see her immediately.”

“What conditions?”

Li Hong subconsciously wanted to refuse, but seeing the elders' protection of Li Ping'an, he knew he probably couldn't take Li Ping'an away if he didn't agree.

“First, resign from the position of Patriarch, because you are no longer worthy to be the Li family's Patriarch.”

“Impossible.” Li Hong was furious, but upon meeting Li Ping'an's cold gaze, his heart trembled.

He finally realized that Li Ping'an seemed to hate him.

But how dare Li Ping'an?

His body, hair, and skin were received from his parents.

Let alone just digging out a piece of Li Ping'an's bone, even if he killed Li Ping'an, it would still be what Li Ping'an owed him.

Thinking this, Li Hong's gaze turned cold.

He had felt some guilt for digging out his son's Innate Sword Bone.

But since Li Ping'an was so ununderstanding, then he couldn't be blamed for disregarding their father-son relationship.

“This isn't a discussion with you; I'm just informing you.” Li Ping'an said indifferently.

“Hah!”

“Could this good-for-nothing have gone mad?”

“I think so, otherwise how could he say such crazy words?”

Everyone looked at the calm Li Ping'an and couldn't help but mock him, not understanding where Li Ping'an got the confidence to tell the Patriarch to step down.

Did he really think he was a Saint ancestor?

“Good, good, good!”

Li Hong laughed in extreme anger. He wanted to see what made Li Ping'an utter such boastful words.

“Second, go to my mother's grave, kneel, kowtow, and admit your mistakes. You are not worthy to be my mother's husband.”

Li Ping'an's eyes revealed monstrous hatred, and he spoke each word distinctly.

He could never forget how his Innate Sword Bone was dug out by Li Hong.

Nor could he forget how his mother and old servant self-destructed to protect him, perishing with the enemy.

He searched frantically, only finding a piece of his mother's clothing.

“What?”

Li Hong's expression changed, and his aura erupted with a roar.

“Shuping is dead?”

“How did she die?”

“Who killed Shuping?”

He had only divorced Zhang Shuping, but with hundreds of years of marital affection, who would dare kill her?

Were they not afraid of the Li family's retaliation?

“Hahaha!”

“Ridiculous! Only now do you remember Mother? What were you doing before?”

Li Ping'an laughed loudly, his eyes bloodshot, and he spoke each word distinctly: “Li Hong, to curry favor with Luo Li, you actually wanted to abandon your wife and son. Are you worthy of Mother?”

“Tell me, who killed Shuping?” Li Hong's gaze was chilling, killing intent soaring to the sky.

Those with lower cultivation present instantly turned pale, as if seeing boundless slaughter, their souls on the verge of shattering.

If not for the protection of the elders, they would definitely have been torn to nothingness by Li Hong's terrifying killing intent.

“Hmph, no need for your hypocrisy. Even if I told you, would you dare seek revenge on her? Would you be willing to strike at Luo Li?” Li Ping'an sneered.

He knew how obsessed Li Hong was with Luo Li. For Luo Li, he could abandon his wife and son, and similarly, he could give up the revenge for his wife's murder.

But Li Ping'an couldn't understand why Li Hong was so obsessed after only meeting Luo Li once.

Did Luo Li put a spell on Li Hong?

“You... Impossible, absolutely impossible.”

Li Hong's voice trembled, and he shook his head frantically, refusing to believe that Luo Li was responsible, as they had no grievances.

How could Luo Li, a girl in her twenties, be so ruthless?

“There must be a misunderstanding.” He said with certainty.

Hearing this, Li Ping'an completely gave up on him.

Li Hong was truly beyond saving.

Harm his family, break up his marriage, and still believe Luo Li.

“You come with me, and we'll clarify it face-to-face.”

Li Hong said so.

“Alright.”

“I want to see who this Luo Li truly is, to have you so infatuated, unable to distinguish right from wrong.”

Li Ping'an's gaze was cold.

Immediately, he left with Li Hong.

The people present exchanged glances and immediately followed.

Such a shocking piece of gossip must be witnessed.

Moreover, they were also very curious about Luo Li's appearance, eager to know if she was as rumored, with a divine face and immortal grace, incomparably beautiful...

“Go in, Her Royal Highness has been waiting for you for a long time.”

Wang Xiang's lips curved into a mocking arc, his gaze at Li Hong utterly cold.

“Thank you!”

Li Hong cupped his hands in a salute.

To Li Ping'an, Li Hong appeared like a lowly sycophant, which made him burn with anger.

“Stop.”

“Her Royal Highness does not welcome you. Please return.”

Wang Xiang blocked the crowd who tried to sneak in.

“Hmph, move aside.”

The Grand Elder's aura erupted with a roar, his expression chilling. However, before he could bask in his moment of glory, a monstrous divine might descended, suppressing everyone, rendering them unable to move. The Grand Elder was killed by a single finger.

The one who acted was a Venerable Realm cultivator.

Instantly killing the Grand Elder, a King Realm cultivator.

“Scram!”

“Dare to make noise here again, and you will be executed without mercy.”

The voice contained the power of a supreme law, shaking everyone's souls and making their faces turn ashen.

These people didn't dare to utter a single word and ran faster than anyone else.

“So beautiful...”

Seeing Luo Li again, Li Hong was instantly captivated by her beauty.

And Li Ping'an was similarly affected.

Luo Li wore a magnificent phoenix gown and a phoenix coronet, noble and alluringly cold.

Even sitting casually, she exuded an overbearing and disdainful aura, as if a deity looking down.

“Whoosh!”

Luo Li flicked her sleeve, and a long sword appeared before Li Hong, her red lips parting slightly.

“Dig out your son's bone.”

...I have an urgent matter today, so I can only write over four thousand characters. Tomorrow will be a ten-thousand-character update.

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