SEC Chapter 103 You dug out your son's bones
Chapter 103 You dug out your son's bones
Luo Li led a group of powerful figures, riding a phoenix carriage, and headed straight for Qianlong City, a city controlled by the Li family, with great fanfare.
Luo Li sat upright on the phoenix throne, wearing a gorgeous phoenix dress and a phoenix crown. She was stunningly beautiful and noble, with a cold and disdainful expression.
She was like a primordial deity who looked down upon all living beings, an unparalleled empress.
Luo Li's phoenix eyes showed a thoughtful expression as she asked Ji Ning in a low voice, "Ji Ning, do you think Li Hong really fell in love with me at first sight, or does he have ulterior motives?"
She could never understand why Li Hong would abandon his wife and children and give everything for her after only meeting her once and exchanging a few words with her.
She couldn't believe there could be such a stupid person in the world.
If Li Hong has ulterior motives, isn't he afraid of ending up with nothing?
Of course, no matter what Li Hong's purpose is, Luo Li will kill him.
To be liked by an old man was an immense disgrace to her.
I felt incredibly disgusted.
Luo Li was starting to regret it. If only she hadn't asked Li Hong for directions when they first met, she would have just killed him.
"What bad luck!" she lamented.
"I think there's another purpose behind it."
Ji Ning, enveloped in a mysterious aura, suddenly brightened up; the mention of this had banished her sleepiness.
"Actually, I've seen quite a few cases like yours."
"Many of the most outstanding daughters of immortal lineages are exceptionally talented and beautiful, but because they have been pampered since childhood, they are naive and innocent."
"They are simple-minded, yearn for beautiful love, and are easily deceived by men's sweet words and small favors."
"From then on, I was willing to give up everything, be taken home and become a housewife, and devoted myself to my husband and children without complaint, eating simple meals."
"And you, although you are at the King Realm, you are only in your early twenties. People who don't know you might think you are..."
"???"
Luo Li's beautiful eyes showed surprise. Did she look like a naive and innocent girl?
Where does it look like?
Luo Li's face gradually darkened, and killing intent almost overflowed from her eyes.
After Ji Ning's explanation, Luo Li felt that the matter was pretty much settled.
No wonder he unconditionally agreed to all her unreasonable demands; he must have thought she was a naive and innocent girl.
"Fine, fine, the Li family, I will destroy them." Luo Li originally only intended to kill Li Hong, but now she has changed her mind.
Anyone who dares to plot against her will have millions of members of the Li family die.
"This is going to be interesting!" Ji Ning took in Luo Li's expression and secretly rejoiced.
She was already tired of picture books.
They all follow the same formula: a fairy of noble birth falls in love with a down-on-his-luck scholar, a scion of a fallen noble family, or someone who has fallen so low that he willingly degenerates to dig for wild vegetables, only to find true love and live a life of bliss every day.
When I first started watching it, I couldn't put it down.
After reading it and reflecting on it carefully, Ji Ning felt that nothing was right.
That fairy has a bright future and is as beautiful as an angel; there's no reason for her to fall for a good-for-nothing.
Fortunately, with delicacies available, who would want to eat coarse food?
Isn't this a brain problem?
Luo Li, however, was clearly not fooled; this seemed to be her way of turning the tables on the protagonist.
"Wang Xiang".
Luo Li's voice echoed out of the main hall and landed in another room of the carriage.
The young man, who was meditating, was startled by the sound and appeared in the main hall in a flash.
"Your Highness, please give your orders."
Wang Xiang bowed deeply, his expression devout, as if a believer were facing a deity.
"When Li Hong comes over later, have him bring Li Ping'an with him..."
Luo Li felt that Li Ping'an possessed a great treasure, so destroying the Li family wasn't the priority; she should first obtain Li Ping'an's opportunity.
After all, the Li family is a Saint Realm family with Saint Artifacts and Saint-level protective formations, so she can't destroy them in a short time.
Moreover, wouldn't it be more interesting to see Li Hong and his son kill each other?
She wanted to see how long Li Hong could hold out.
"Yes!"
Wang Xiang's eyes gleamed.
The group arrived at the mansion in Qianlong City.
As Luo Li expected, Li Hong indeed came over.
"Please trouble you to go and inform him that Li requests an audience."
Li Hong had a square face, and his appearance was upright and dignified.
At this moment, however, he revealed a somewhat ingratiating smile.
"What do you want with Her Highness the Princess?"
Wang Xiang spoke calmly, but a hint of mockery lurked in his eyes, as if he were laughing at Li Hong for being a toad trying to eat swan meat, overestimating his own abilities.
Luo Li is of extremely noble status, with a limitless future. She is as beautiful as a goddess and has the potential to become a god and ascend to immortality.
Li Hong was merely a King Realm cultivator whose potential had been exhausted, a world apart from Luo Li.
Given the vast difference in their social statuses, how dare Li Hong even dream of such a thing? Isn't this like a toad trying to eat swan meat?
However, to be fair, he admired Li Hong's courage.
Li Hong's face turned ugly, but he quickly regained his smile. No matter what he said, Wang Xiang remained unmoved, looking at him with contempt and mockery.
Just as Li Hong was about to give up, Wang Xiang said calmly, "It's not impossible for you to see our princess."
"Our princess is quite curious about how Li Ping'an recovered his talent. As long as you bring him here, I will immediately go and inform him."
"Is this true?"
Li Hong was overjoyed, but then a flash of anger appeared in his eyes as he thought of something.
Luo Li's desire to see Li Ping'an is definitely ill-intentioned; she might even want to dig another bone out of Li Ping'an.
That's his son.
Did Luo Li really have to go to such extremes?
"really."
Wang Xiang nodded affirmatively.
Li Hong's face was grim. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded.
"Alright, please ask Fairy Luo Li to wait a moment, I will go and bring that rebellious son over."
Li Ping'an is his son, he should understand him. He only wants a bone, not Li Ping'an's life.
At this time, the Li family was holding a competition to select the next generation of young people. The arena was crowded with people, and geniuses from all branches gathered there.
People from other families and sects also came to watch the battle.
Li Hong glanced around but didn't see Li Ping'an. He asked in a deep voice, "Where is my son Ping'an?"
On the high platform, the elders and the invited experts looked at each other in bewilderment.
Didn't Li Hong not care about Li Ping'an?
Why did he suddenly leave and then come back? Was he looking for Li Ping'an?
"I don't know!"
One of the elders shook his head.
If even your father doesn't know, how could they possibly know?
"Patriarch, what business do you have with the young master?"
Li Gao's face was ashen, his eyes fixed on Li Hong, as if he were about to interrogate him to the end.
"Nothing to do with you."
Li Hong was in a bad mood, his mind was filled with the desire to find Li Ping'an and see Luo Li as soon as possible, and he had no time to care about what others thought.
"Patriarch, do you intend to dig out the young master's sword bone again to curry favor with Luo Li?"
Li Gao angrily questioned.
Li Ping'an survived countless near-death experiences and finally regained his talent. He was the hope for the rise of the Li family, and he absolutely could not let the tragedy repeat itself.
"Master, please reconsider."
Another elder earnestly advised him.
"Yes, Luo Li is of noble status, she is a divine phoenix from the Nine Heavens, she is not from our world."
His words were practically a direct insult to Li Hong, calling him unworthy and making Li Hong's face turn extremely ugly.
"Insolence!" he roared, his expression stern and cold. "Are you interfering in my private affairs?"
"you…"
"It's utterly absurd."
The men were furious and, with a flick of their sleeves, stopped trying to persuade them.
Because they felt that Li Hong was already possessed, and saying anything more would be useless.
"interesting."
The crowd that came to watch the battle at the Li family's residence stared intently at Li Hong.
His eyes were filled with mockery, disdain, and contempt.
An old man whose potential has been exhausted actually dares to dream of pursuing a peerless goddess; he is simply overestimating himself.
"What do you want from me?"
At that moment, a detached voice rang out in the arena.
Everyone turned to look and saw a handsome young man with a resolute expression walking slowly towards them.
He carried a long sword covered in cracks on his back.
He was wearing a linen outfit that had been washed until it was faded.
He was wearing a pair of straw sandals.
His attire made the boy stand out from the style of the paintings on display.
It was as if a beggar was walking into a wealthy place, so dazzling.
"Where did this beggar come from?"
"Tsk, I never thought that the young master of the Li family, a family with a lineage of sages, couldn't even afford clothes."
Those who had a grudge against the Li family couldn't help but speak up and mock them.
"What do you want from me?"
Ignoring the disdainful looks from the crowd, Li Ping'an walked step by step down from the platform with a cold expression and calm eyes.
"You've come at the right time. Come with me."
Li Hong frowned.
Li Ping'an was dressed like a homeless beggar, which was really embarrassing for him.
It's not like the Li family can't afford clothes; who are they trying to embarrass by dressing like this?
However, he was too lazy to bother with it.
All he can think about now is seeing Luo Li one more time.
Li Ping'an was the key to his meeting Luo Li.
"Where are you taking me?"
"Should I be handed over to that wicked woman Luo Li again?"
Li Ping'an asked in a calm tone, revealing no emotion whatsoever.
"You wicked child, stop slandering Goddess Luo Li."
Li Hong was furious and raised his hand to slap Li Ping'an, but before the handprint could reach him, it was blocked by several elders working together.
"Li Hong, I think you're hopeless."
The elder was furious.
"Elder, step aside. It's not your place to interfere when I'm disciplining this wretched child."
Li Hong's face darkened; he felt his authority had been challenged.
"It's not impossible for you to let me see Luo Li."
Li Ping'an stepped forward from the crowd, looking directly at Li Hong: "If you agree to two conditions, I will go see her immediately."
"What conditions?"
Li Hong instinctively wanted to refuse, but seeing the elders' protection of Li Ping'an, he figured if he didn't agree, he wouldn't be able to take Li Ping'an away.
"First, you are to resign from your position as head of the Li family, because you are no longer worthy to be the head of the Li family."
"Impossible!" Li Hong was furious, but when he met Li Ping'an's cold gaze, his heart trembled.
He finally realized that Li Ping'an seemed to hate him.
But how could Li Ping'an dare to do that?
Your skin and hair is from your parents.
Even if it's just taking a bone from Li Ping'an, even if we kill Li Ping'an, it's still something Li Ping'an should return to him.
Thinking about it, Li Hong's gaze turned cold.
He felt somewhat guilty for taking away his son's innate sword bone.
But since Li Ping'an is so inconsiderate of him, then he shouldn't blame him for not showing any fatherly affection.
"This isn't a discussion with you; I'm just informing you," Li Ping'an said calmly.
"Excuse!"
"Has this good-for-nothing gone mad?"
"I think so, otherwise why would someone say such crazy things?"
Looking at Li Ping'an's calm demeanor, the crowd couldn't help but scoff, wondering where Li Ping'an got the confidence to ask him to depose the family head.
Do you really think you're some kind of saint or ancestor?
"Good good!"
Li Hong laughed in anger, wanting to see what gave Li Ping'an the right to make such boastful claims.
"Second, go to my mother's grave, kneel down, kowtow, and admit your mistakes. You are not worthy to be my mother's husband."
Li Ping'an's eyes flashed with boundless hatred as he spoke, each word distinct and deliberate.
He could never forget how Li Hong had taken away his innate sword bone.
He could never forget how his mother and the old servant sacrificed themselves to protect him, perishing together with the enemy.
He searched frantically, only to find a piece of his mother's clothing.
"what?"
Li Hong's expression changed, and his aura suddenly erupted.
"Shuping is dead?"
"How did you die?"
Who killed Shuping?
He had only divorced Zhang Shuping, but they had been husband and wife for hundreds of years. Who would dare to kill her?
Aren't they afraid of retaliation from the Li family?
"Hahaha!"
"How ridiculous! You only think of your mother now? Where were you all this time?"
Li Ping'an burst into laughter, his eyes bloodshot, and said, word by word, "Li Hong, you're willing to abandon your wife and children just to please Luo Li. How can you face your mother?"
"Tell me, who killed Shuping?" Li Hong's eyes were cold, his killing intent soaring to the sky.
Those with lower cultivation levels turned pale instantly, as if they were witnessing endless carnage, their souls on the verge of shattering.
If it weren't for the elders protecting them, they would have been completely annihilated by Li Hong's terrifying killing intent.
"Hmph, no need for your pretense. Even if I told you, would you dare to seek revenge on her? Would you be willing to lay a hand on Luo Li?" Li Ping'an sneered.
He knew all too well how infatuated Li Hong was with Luo Li. For Luo Li, he was willing to abandon his wife and children, and he was also willing to give up the revenge for killing his wife.
But Li Ping'an couldn't understand why Li Hong was so obsessed after only meeting Luo Li once.
Did Luo Li cast a spell on Li Hong?
"You...it's impossible, absolutely impossible."
Li Hong's voice trembled as he shook his head frantically, refusing to believe that Luo Li was behind it, since the two had no grudges against each other.
How could Luo Li, a young woman in her early twenties, be so ruthless?
“There must be some misunderstanding.” He said with certainty.
Upon hearing this, Li Ping'an completely gave up on him.
Li Hong is truly beyond saving.
He was ruined by Luo Li, his family was destroyed, his wife and children were separated, yet he still believed in Luo Li.
"Come with me, let's ask each other face to face."
Li Hong said this.
"it is good."
"I want to see who Luo Li is, that she has bewitched you so much that you can't tell right from wrong."
Li Ping'an's gaze was icy.
He immediately left with Li Hong.
The people present exchanged glances and immediately followed.
This is such a shocking revelation, you have to see it.
Moreover, they were very curious about Luo Li's appearance and wanted to know if she was as beautiful as rumored, with a divine face and unparalleled beauty.
...
"Please come in. Her Highness the Princess has been waiting for you for a long time."
Wang Xiang's lips curled into a mocking smile, his gaze towards Li Hong icy cold.
"Thank you!"
Li Hong bowed respectfully.
In Li Ping'an's eyes, Li Hong was like a lowly sycophant, which made him furious.
"stop."
"Your Highness does not welcome you. Please leave."
Wang Xiang stopped the crowd that wanted to sneak in.
"Hmph, get out of the way."
The Grand Elder's aura suddenly erupted, his expression cold and fierce. However, his cool demeanor lasted only a second before an overwhelming divine power descended, suppressing everyone and rendering them unable to move. The Grand Elder was killed by a single finger.
The one who made the move was at the Venerable Realm.
He instantly killed the Grand Elder, who was at the King Realm.
"roll!"
"If you dare to make any more noise here, you will be killed without mercy."
The voice contained the power of supreme laws, shaking everyone's souls and leaving them pale.
These people didn't dare say a word, and ran faster than anyone else.
"What a nice view…"
Upon seeing Luo Li again, Li Hong was instantly captivated by her beauty.
The same applies to Li Ping'an.
Luo Li wore a magnificent phoenix dress and a phoenix crown, looking noble and aloof.
Even when sitting casually, he exudes an air of domineering arrogance, as if a god were looking down upon him.
"call out!"
Luo Li flicked her sleeve, and a long sword appeared in front of Li Hong. She parted her red lips slightly.
“Take your son’s bones out.”
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I have an urgent matter to attend to today, so I can only write a little over 4,000 words. I'll update with 10,000 words tomorrow.