"Brother Dalong, Xiao Huang'er... cannot be killed."
Huang Xiujin sat back down, fiddling with his teacup, but he couldn't find a comfortable grip. "That Qiuye had planned this all along. He deliberately let the Demon King return. He wanted to provoke the Li family into attacking Xiao Huang'er. If you harm Xiao Huang'er, it would be equivalent to attacking the Azure Cloud region itself."
"For many years in Azure Cloud region, the long-established powers have had an agreement: no matter what becomes of the Azure Cloud Pavilion, as long as it doesn't violate human ethics and morality, anyone who becomes an enemy of the Azure Cloud Pavilion is an enemy of the entire Azure Cloud region."
"But the Demon King of your family..."
Huang Xiujin didn't want to say more.
But whether it was Li Wei or Li Dalong and his wife, they all understood that in the eyes of the world, demons could be killed, demons could be enslaved. This was not considered a violation of human ethics and morality, even if Old Pig was a member of the Li family!
Even if someone from the Azure Cloud Pavilion "accidentally" killed someone, as long as it didn't cause public outrage, the matter could be easily resolved!
No matter how much it had declined, the Azure Cloud Pavilion still represented the memories and heritage of the region. Countless factions and families would serve the Azure Cloud Pavilion for the sake of reputation and such empty fame.
They were all silent, understanding that even resorting to assassination against Xiao Huang'er would be futile.
In fact, this was no longer a conspiracy, but a blatant scheme orchestrated by that old fox, Elder Qiuye!
He had likely already anticipated the Li family's enraged and irrational response and prepared countermeasures for every possible scenario!
Without even needing a Nascent Soul cultivator to intervene, the Li family would be utterly destroyed across all 24 districts.
"Hahaha, what a fine display of human ethics and morality! What a noble Azure Cloud Pavilion! What a cunning and resourceful Elder Qiuye!"
Li Dalong suddenly burst into laughter. In his hundred years of life, this was the first time he had laughed so wildly.
Seeing Li Dalong's unusual behavior, Huang Xiujin's expression changed.
"Brother Dalong..."
He seemed to sense what Li Dalong was about to do.
Ever since he first met the Li family, he has witnessed their growth step by step and watched as this family faced their enemies with relentless determination.
They... feared nothing.
"Brother Huang, thank you for looking after my Li family all these years. If it weren't for you, we would have faced countless troubles and might have even been forced into a life-or-death struggle with the Azure Cloud region. The Li family is eternally grateful."
Li Dalong cupped his hands towards Huang Xiujin in gratitude.
"Brother Dalong, you're too kind. As I said, we are bound by a life-and-death friendship." Huang Xiujin let out a sigh for no apparent reason.
"Since we are life-and-death friends, there's no need for thanks for such a great favor." Li Dalong smiled easily, the anger he felt at Old Pig's death gone. He took out two eighth-grade Blood Spirit Fruits and various Five Elements medicinal powders from his pocket and handed them to Huang Xiujin.
There was even a spirit artifact.
"Brother Dalong, this is..." Huang Xiujin was puzzled.
Li Dalong said gently, "This is a betrothal gift. Didn't Brother Huang mention wanting to form a marriage alliance with my Li family? In the fifth generation of my Li family, there is a promising son, still in his infancy. He could go to the Cloudsea Pavilion and live under an assumed identity. As for this marriage proposal, Brother Huang can decide for himself."
"But I wonder, Brother Huang, would you dislike my Li family?"
At that moment, Huang Xiujin's eyes reddened. Perhaps he had other motives for befriending the Li family all these years. Perhaps, for the sake of profit, he would make selfish choices.
But he couldn't deny his admiration for the Li family.
He looked up at the sky and sighed. "Brother Dalong, what kind of person do you take me for? The world calls me Huang Xiujin a despicable villain, a cunning and treacherous man. But your Li family is worth me acting impulsively for once. I accept this marriage proposal!"
On this day, Huang Xiujin left, carrying a child in his arms. He didn't even know which Li family youngster the child belonged to. A group of Li family daughters-in-law tearfully handed the child to him.
As he flew on his sword, he carefully used his spirit to protect the child. Seeing the baby in his arms crying loudly, he smiled. "So the little one is called Kuangtu? Must have been named by those seven bears in your family, right? Don't worry; from now on, you are my kin, Huang Xiujin's kin. I, in Cloudsea Pavilion, will find you the most beautiful wife, alright?"
"Waaah~"
The baby in the swaddling clothes cried because it was far from its familiar surroundings.
...
Li Dalong and his wife hugged and chatted for a long time.
Soon, they led the remaining Li family descendants to the ancestral hall, where they all knelt before Li Wei's spirit tablet.
Even Li Tianming, the family traitor, came along with Li Tianyi.
This twisted young man was visiting the family's ancestral hall in the Silver Iron Forest for the first time. It was also his first time seeing the Heaven-Piercing Coffin and the various secrets of the Li family. For a moment, he was dazzled by it all.
Until...
The ancestral tablet, as everyone entered, suddenly burst into brilliant light!
"Ah? Is that a spirit tool?" Li Tianming stared at the ancestral tablet in a daze.
Li Tianyi glared at his brother and made a hushing gesture. He dared to bring Li Tianming in because his great-grandparents didn't recognize him. And Great-Grandfather definitely wouldn't recognize him; he was the most mysterious figure in the family.
Rumor had it that he killed his wife in his early years and ate children every day. Whenever sword light flashed in the depths of the Silver Iron Forest, another child had been devoured by Great-Grandfather. However, Li Tianyi knew it couldn't be that exaggerated. One child should last at least three days.
It was said that Great Grandpa Li Yaotie spent all day blacksmithing. He was very fierce. See that silver arm of his? It was said that Great-Grandfather chopped it off. Grandpa couldn't defeat Great-Grandfather, so he could only vent his frustration by blacksmithing all day long.
"Tianyi, what are you looking at?"
Seemingly sensing Li Tianyi's gaze, Li Yaozu turned his head to look at his nephew. Although he had been practicing swordsmanship for many years, he still tried his best to appear gentle. However, his slightly disheveled hair and the chilling glint in his eyes, honed by years of swordsmanship, still startled Li Tianyi.
Li Tianyi forced himself to maintain a well-behaved demeanor. "Nothing, nothing, Great-Grandfather is truly... a divine being!"
Li Yaozu frowned. "Flattery will get you nowhere. Don't do that again."
"Yes, Great-Grandfather, Tianyi won't dare to do it again!" Li Tianyi quickly turned his head and pushed down Li Tianming's head, who was still staring at Li Yaozu. The two brothers then knelt and bowed towards the ancestral tablet.
Only Li Yunbing glanced at Li Tianming for a moment longer. Although this fellow had grown up a lot, he still vaguely remembered Li Tianming's madness. However, he didn't say anything, only thinking to himself, "These foolish youngsters, they're still immature, thinking they can hide their cultivation level with some concealment technique."
Li Dalong, kneeling at the forefront, saw that all the members of the Li family had gathered at the ancestral hall.
He bowed deeply and declared in a loud voice, "Ancestor, I understand the words of the Divine Tree. Next year, the land shall be stained red with the blood of Azure Cloud region. Ancestor, this time, your child will truly be unfilial!"
In front of the screen, Li Wei had already recovered from the anger over the Pig Demon King's death and the worry about the Li family facing powerful enemies.
He took a deep breath. Although the Violet Tempest Python was no longer there, he still had a way to express himself.
Ancestor's Warmth, one surge for each person!
The ancestral tablet transformed into spiritual energy, and before the Li family members, it inscribed a single character:
[Approve!]
If the Li family descendants were all cowards, that would be the greatest act of unfilial piety!
He was glad that his descendants all possessed courage and a fighting spirit!
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