196: Li Xianxian's statement: Family is more important than anything else

As soon as this person finished speaking, a member of the Great Tang Commerce Guild stepped out and said seriously, "Please, immortal ancestor Immortal Xian, give us an explanation. Over the years, the old ancestor's wife has taken resources worth millions of spiritual origin crystal from the Great Tang Commerce Guild, as well as immortal path resources worth over ten thousand immortal spirit crystal."

"If immortal ancestor Immortal Xian does not provide an explanation, I will report this matter to Haotian old ancestor, and I believe Haotian old ancestor will handle it."

Li Xianxian's expression was grim, not because these Li Family members were disrespecting him, but because he wondered what his wife had been doing during the century he spent in secluded cultivation.

His wife did not have the qualifications to enter the Haotian Immortal Realm, but she could enter the Falling Glow Grotto-heaven; it seemed placing her in the Falling Glow Grotto-heaven back then was a mistake.

Li Xianxian's gaze turned towards Qingran, and he asked with cold eyes, "Is what they said true?"

Qingran was startled by his gaze and quickly nodded, saying, "Husband, I just took these resources to support my family; it's nothing much, why are you angry?"

Li Xianxian asked, "Resources worth millions of spiritual origin crystal from the Great Tang Commerce Guild, two million cultivation resources from the Falling Glow Grotto-heaven, and even immortal path resources worth over ten thousand immortal spirit crystal, you gave all of that to your family?"

Qingran nodded and said, "Mhm, yes, I gave them to my father and younger brother for cultivation. My father is now also a strong practitioner at the true immortal realm."

As she said this, her expression became smug.

Li Xianxian's face was as dark as ink, and he asked coldly, "Then do you know that these resources belong to the Li Family? They are not ours?"

Qingran nodded and said, "I know, but you are immortal ancestor Immortal Xian, and the previous family head. You have the right to take this little bit of resources, don't you?"

Li Xianxian sighed, "Good, very good. If you had taken these resources for your own cultivation, it would have been one thing, but you actually gave them outside the Li Family. How can I, Li Xianxian, have the face to remain in the Li Family?"

Qingran said as if it were only natural, "If you can't stay, then we'll just go back to my family. When our child is born, they can just take my surname, and remember to bring more resources when we leave."

Li Xianxian nodded and said, "So that was your plan? The Qing Family is truly something. No wonder the old ancestor had Xiantian warn me. So that's how it is."

"Qingran, do you remember what you promised me when I married you? That once you married into the Li Family, you would be a Li Family member and must wholeheartedly support the Li Family? But what have you done?"

"Since that is the case, then there is no need for the Qing Family and the Qing Shui Kingdom to exist. As for these resources, I will fight for the Li Family from now on and slowly repay them. Qingran, marrying you was the biggest mistake I made in this life."

Qingran's face turned ugly. What had she just heard? Li Xianxian actually wanted to destroy the Qing Family and the Qing Shui Kingdom? How was that possible?

"Husband, I only took a little bit of resources. These resources are merely a drop in the ocean for the Li Family. You want to destroy the Qing Family just for that? Is it necessary?"

"Li Xianxian, I'm telling you, if you want to destroy the Qing Family, you'll have to step over my dead body."

Li Xianxian turned around and kicked her, sending Qingran flying directly away.

"Qingran, I didn't expect you to remain so stubborn. You said if I want to destroy the Qing Family, I have to step over your dead body, right? Since that's the case, I will grant your wish."

At this moment, Li Xianxian's eyes were bloodshot. This woman was, after all, his lawful wife, and he couldn't bear to strike her.

However, the other party had greatly harmed the Li Family's interests. If he didn't kill the chicken to warn the monkeys this time, he feared that more and more people would take things from the Li Family back to their families in the future.

As the Old Family Head of the Li Family, he had to set this example; the Li Family's interests were above all else.

He had watched the Li Family grow from obscurity. When the Li Family was weak, the strongest practitioner was only at the peak of Qi Refinement, with the possibility of being wiped out at any time.

Later, Li Haotian suddenly broke through to foundation establishment, leading the Li Family's strong rise, which resulted in the current Luoxia Li Family.

Haotian old ancestor had done so much for the Li Family, providing so many resources for free. Where did these resources come from?

They were obtained by the old ancestor risking his life, which was how the Li Family achieved its current status.

His current achievements were also thanks to Haotian old ancestor. He could not stand by and watch the Li Family, built by the old ancestor, be destroyed because of him.

Even if he liked this wife very much, what did it matter?

Anyone who dared to undermine the Li Family must die.

Qingran was stunned. She hadn't expected Li Xianxian to attack her, and the killing intent emanating from him was almost solidifying.

"Husband, I was wrong! Husband, please spare me! I won't dare to do it again! And those resources, I will definitely get them back, really! Husband, please believe me this time!"

At this moment, Qingran panicked. She knew that what she had done had caused Li Xianxian to develop killing intent.

Although she still felt she wasn't wrong, she couldn't anger Li Xianxian any further at this time.

Li Xianxian walked towards Qingran step by step, his natal immortal sword appearing in his hand.

The surrounding Li Family members quickly started to persuade him. There was no need to use a sword for this matter, especially since the other party was Li Xianxian's wife.

"Immortal ancestor Immortal Xian, there's no need for this. It's fine as long as the resources can be returned."

"Yes, old ancestor, this explanation is sufficient. Even Haotian old ancestor wouldn't let you do this."

"Yes, quickly go find the family head, go find the Zi Generation old ancestor, and stop immortal ancestor Immortal Xian."

Just as Li Xianxian was approaching Qingran, Li Ziyu blocked his path.

"Immortal Xian, what's going on?"

Seeing Li Ziyu, the killing intent on Li Xianxian's body faded, but his expression remained cold.

"Aunt Zi Yu, please step aside. Qingran made a mistake; not killing her is not enough to appease the Li Family's anger, and Great Grandfather told me to handle this matter properly."

Li Ziyu was startled, then sighed slightly, "Alright, I know the details of the matter. You handle this as you see fit; we won't interfere."

Li Xianxian nodded slightly and walked in front of Qingran.

"Qingran, I really don't know how you dared to do this. If a member of the Li Family does something that harms the Li Family's interests, they are to have their bloodline stripped and cultivation abolished."

"But you are just a Li Family daughter-in-law, and you actually caused the Li Family such a great loss. Do you think you can still live?"

"It's only my fault for going into secluded cultivation and not keeping a close eye on you, which allowed you to do such a thing. Tell me honestly, did you know about Gu Mi裳's intention to be with Xiantian early on?"

Qingran was extremely frightened and quickly nodded, saying, "Yes, she told me. It was precisely because she told me these things that I dared to do this."

"Because I wanted to control the Qing Family, I wanted to be the Qing Family head. Because I married you, no one in the Qing Family dared to oppose me becoming the family head. I was about to succeed, truly about to succeed!"

Li Xianxian shook his head and said, "No, you failed, failed completely. Do you know the rule set by the old ancestor? Once you marry into the Li Family, you are a Li Family member and must put away any improper thoughts, otherwise, the entire clan shall be exterminated."

"Remember, you single-handedly destroyed your Qing Family, understand?"

Qingran's eyes widened, somewhat unable to believe this fact. But then she thought, so many people have married or married into the Li Family, yet who among them has ever taken things belonging to the Li Family back to their own family?

And who among them has ever thought of becoming the master of a faction?

Never.

She was actually so foolish, doing these things so openly. Wasn't this just asking for trouble and giving the Li Family an opportunity to kill the chicken to warn the monkeys?

At this moment, she completely understood, but Li Xianxian didn't give her a chance to regret. He grabbed her by the neck and said coldly.

"Without the Li Family, there would be no Li Xianxian today. Anyone who dares to harm the Li Family's interests must die, understand?"