By the Qinhua River.
Under the deep night, the river made a rushing sound.
An old man sat alone on the bluestone, looking at the river rolling eastward with his weathered eyes.
Behind him, a middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his hands, looking at the old man's back with admiration.
The night wind howled and slapped the wrinkled face.
In the past, he only felt the breeze blowing on his face, but now Li Jinhuang felt a bit cold, and his body actually trembled.
Li Yingzhang looked concerned, "Ancestor, it's windy here, let's go back!"
Li Jinhuang raised his hand and rejected the proposal.
The raised hand did not put down, but stretched forward, as if to touch the rolling water of the river beneath him.
"Yingzhang, my life is about to end, and I deeply feel the difficulty of life."
"Just like the endless Yangtze River, although we have the ambition to go eastward to the sea, the process is long and the future is difficult."
"However, when a river flows eastward, it will eventually flow into the sea. However, my ambition to prosper my family cannot be realized, which is a lifelong regret."
The old man's words were heard in his ears, but they seemed to be in his heart.
In his entire life, the ancestor Li Jinhuang put all his thoughts on revitalizing the Qinhua Li family.
When he faces old age and death, he still runs up and down, contacting allies, fearing that after he leaves, the Li family will be blown away by the rain and wind like the Fu family.
It can be said that he dedicated his life to death.
His life seemed extremely glorious to outsiders.
But only those who are close to him know how unwilling Li Jinhuang is under that scenery.
Don't give him life!
Li Yingzhang felt as if his heart was being grabbed by someone, making it difficult for him to breathe.
He choked and said: "My grandson can understand the heart of our ancestors. Our ancestors are smart and wise, with a sharp vision, and are eager to revitalize the family. This is indeed our ambition."
"However, it is not easy for the trickles of water to merge into a river. When the water rushes forward and merges into the sea, you will feel your own insignificance."
"Like you, like me, we are all like a mayfly in the world."
"The revitalization and growth of the family does not depend on one or two generations of you and me, but on the long-term and continuous incense."
The morning breeze blows, water birds take off, and countless water flowers bloom.
"For a long time, the fragrance will never end..."
Li Jinhuang muttered these words and suddenly laughed heartily!
"Hahaha……"
The laughter rumbled and spread for dozens of miles.
On the Qinhua River, swimming fish were roiling, water birds were frightened, and even humble monks living on both sides of the river woke up from their dreams in shock.
After about seven breaths.
The laughter died down.
Li Jinhuang said happily: "It seems that practicing "Nine Levels of Return to the Origin" has indeed sharpened your temperament."
"It's our ancestor who taught us well!"
Li Jinhuang smiled, moved his hand, and a sheathed long sword appeared in his hand.
The sword is three feet and seven inches long, and the scabbard is engraved with layers of ripples. It is tanned with the skin of an evil shark.
At this moment, the sword was not unsheathed, but it was exuding a powerful wave of spiritual energy.
"In that case, you are qualified to inherit this Chilong Sword."
Li Yingzhang was shocked and said: "This is your personal magic weapon, ancestor. How can your grandson inherit it if he is not in the Qi refining stage?"
He could tell that this sword had not undergone blood sacrifice.
He cannot inherit this sword with the same bloodline.
However, under Li Jinhuang's burning eyes, he finally mustered up the courage to take the sword.
"My grandson will successfully build the foundation and will not lose the power of the Chilong Sword!"
"Very good, from now on, you will be the head of the Qinhua Li family!"
Li Jinhuang nodded happily.
Turning sideways, a pair of weathered eyes looked to the east.
Deep darkness shrouded the boundless river, and the rolling water continued to flow eastward.
Suddenly!
There was a pale golden light rising slowly from the vast sky.
Darkness passes and light blooms.
Vast expanse of blue waves, the morning breeze curls up.
Under this beautiful scenery, Li Yingzhang was distracted for a moment.
When he came back to his senses, the people in front were silent.
A feeling of sadness lingered in my heart.
"My grandson Li Yingzhang, I would like to send you my ancestors' greetings!"
…
On Danxia Peak.
In the Luotian Hall, Luo Chen played with the yellow jade slip in his hand, feeling an inexplicable heaviness in his heart.
"Old guy, is it necessary to be so decisive?"
He could understand it, but he couldn't empathize with Li Jinhuang's decision.
Sighing, Luo Chen carefully took the yellow jade slip into his arms.
There were crisp footsteps outside the door.
After a while, Zhou Yuanli entered the main hall.
"President, the Li family in Qinhuajiang has received sad news. The patriarch Li Jinhuang passed away early this morning."
"At that time, he was sitting by the river and saw the rising sun and died."
"My grandson Li Yingzhang bid farewell, witnessed by many casual practitioners on both sides of the Taiwan Strait."
"Finally dead?" Luo Chen whispered softly.
The voice is very soft.
But Yuan Dongsheng, as a master of the ninth level of Qi refining, could hear it very clearly in this empty hall.
He was a little stunned.
What does "finally die" mean?
Could it be that the president is looking forward to that person's death?
He gritted his teeth, shook off those unnecessary thoughts, and asked respectfully: "Does the president want to go there in person?"
Many people know that Luo Chen has a good relationship with Li Jinhuang.
Since the marriage was first confirmed, there has been a lot of movement.
That's why he asked.
Unexpectedly, Luo Chen shook his head.
"I won't go. My old friend has just left and his soul is in the sky. Going there will only increase the sadness."
"The custom here is to suspend the spirit for seven days, right?"
Zhou Yuanli nodded, "That's true. The monks believe that people who have expired will return to their souls seven days after death. Therefore, the corpse will be kept in a state of rest for seven days to wait for the soul to return."
"This custom is most popular among immortal cultivating families."
yes!
If we truly cultivate, we will either go with heaven or rise against heaven.
He was full of honor and disgrace during his lifetime, and his bones were buried in the mountains after his death.
Who cares about what happens after death?
Only the cultivating immortal family would believe this.
Luo Chen said calmly: "Then I will give him a ride during the first seven days!"
"But you can pass on this news and ask Yuan Dongsheng and his wife to return to their parents' home to fulfill their filial piety."
"As you command!"
Zhou Yuanli immediately took the order and left.
During Luo Chen's year of seclusion, the marriage between Luo Tianhui and the Li family had been implemented.
Yuan Dongsheng of the Medicine Hall and Li Yingjun, the granddaughter of Li Jinhuang, got married and became Taoist lovers.
When the news reached Li Yingjun, she burst into tears on the spot.
After Yuan Dongsheng explained the trivial matters about Haoyaotang, he accompanied her back to the Li family's land in Qinhuajiang.
Not only that.
Under the arrangement of Murong Qinglian, Luo Tianhui also sent a worthy gift.
This shows the close relationship between the two families!
…
The death of a mere monk in the middle stage of foundation building did not cause any waves in Tianlan Immortal City.
But to those who were related, the news spread as fast as the wind.
In the Danyuan Gate!
The head Dan Yuanzi learned the news from the mourners.
At that moment, he was ecstatic!
"I have been cultivating Taoism for more than 150 years, but now I can only build four floors of foundation. This is all due to lack of financial resources and insufficient resources."
"If I can seize the Li family's medicine fields, the cost of Yang Yuan Dan can be controlled. By then, I may be able to sweep away the decline and surpass Luo Tianhui and the Zheng family!"
Dan Yuanzi looked extremely excited.
He is not a fool.
The competition between Luo Tianhui and the Zheng family was still fierce at first, but after fighting for so long, the two families not only did not suffer any damage, but also made more and more money.
But those of them who sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight are about to starve to death.
This is obviously a tacit understanding between the two families.
"Damn Duanduan!"
But he didn't dare to provoke these two forces. One was powerful, and the other was backed by an ice castle. He couldn't afford to provoke them.
If the cost can be controlled and the Yangyuan Pill can regain its place among Tianlan's low-level pills, then he can make a lot of money.
You know, those two rivals are not just Danyuan Sect.
The market has been cleared.
Dan Yuanzi's eyes turned red with envy when he thought that Luo Tianhui had an annual income of hundreds of thousands, and so did the Zheng family.
"If I can earn so much, I may have a chance to glimpse the golden elixir stage in this life."
He immediately summoned his disciples!
But when the disciples gathered one after another, he hesitated again.
"Li Jinhuang, an old man, has always been considerate in his dealings with others. How could he just go west without making any preparations?"
"What if he didn't die at the end of his life, but faked his death and deliberately led me to attack in advance?"
The thought of this.
Cold sweat involuntarily covered his back.
"Yes, yes!"
"This old man is extremely insidious. He probably wants to finish his work in one battle before his life is over!"
"Completely help the family and solve future problems."
"I must not be fooled!"
"This matter needs to be discussed in the long run."
With a sudden thought, he dismissed his disciples, leaving only a few confidants.
"Go and find out what happened when Li Jinhuang was enthroned that day!"
"Go and contact the Hu family in Tanqiu. They have a feud with the Li family and they will definitely not be able to bear it any longer."
"correct!"
"Luo Tianhui can't ignore it. I heard that both of their families are getting married."
Dan Yuanzi kept pacing in the hall, each thing emerging from his mind like a storm.
Be calm in every big event!
This time, it may be the most important decision that changes his path.
There is no room for error!
…
Tanqiu is called Qiu, but it is actually not small at all.
In the past, Tanqiu was full of red sandalwood trees, and the scenery was very beautiful.
However, with the emergence of three foundation builders in the Hu family, Tanqiu's image not only did not become stronger, but gradually declined.
Today's Tanqiu is full of jagged rocks and layers of dead wood.
Some seemingly gorgeous palaces stand above it, which is very inconsistent and even a bit shocking.
The sandalwood trees that once covered the mountain were all chopped down and used in exchange for resources when building the foundation for Lao Si.
Now, the three brothers of the Hu family are gathered together.
Even Hu Changxi, the boss of the Hu family who was in seclusion, broke out.
Everything is just for the Qinhua Li family!
"My father and third brother died at the hands of Li Jinhuang, I will avenge this!" Hu Chang, the second eldest brother, lived up to his name, and his words were filled with great anger, as if any little thing would make him furious.
The fourth brother, Hu Changle, shook his head, "Second brother, a gentleman's revenge can be avenged in nine lifetimes. There is no need to rush this matter."
Hu Chang glared at him angrily, "You're not in a hurry, of course you're not in a hurry! You were still young at that time, and you didn't even know what kind of festivals our families had. All I know is that I, Hu Laoer, will take revenge from morning till night!"
Hu Changle curled his lips and refused to argue with him.
Instead, he said to himself:
"Revenge needs to be extremely thorough before it can be carried out."
"First of all, we have to consider the possibility that Li Jinhuang faked his death. The ancestor of Tiandaowu's golden elixir, who had only a short lifespan, faked his death and dragged the new golden elixir from the rival sect to death. Finally, the exhausted Tiandaowu came back to life. This I don’t want this kind of thing to happen to our Hu family.”
Hu Chang was stunned for a moment.
The ancient story of Tiandaowu and Jackdaw Pond has been circulated in the Jade Cauldron Territory for a long time.
Naturally, he is extremely clear about it.
Nowadays, another Jindan Patriarch has emerged from Tiandaowu, and his sect’s popularity is second only to the Seven Jade Cauldron Sects.
As for the mighty Jackdaw Pond, its gates have long since been destroyed, the magpies have flown south, and it will no longer have its former glory.
The Fourth Hu Changle glanced at him and continued:
"Secondly, we must pay attention to the trends and attitudes of the Li family's allies. Qingdan Valley has an old relationship with the Li family, and we will be in charge of Immortal City in the next ten years. If we still want to live in Immortal City, we must take into account the attitude of Qingdan Valley .”
Hu Changnu couldn't help but ask: "How can we figure out the attitude of the generals?"
"It's very simple. Just see if Qingdan Valley will send people to attend the funeral for a small family that has no foundation-building cultivation."
Hu Changle said confidently.
Hu Chang heard this angrily and suddenly realized.
In normal times, large sects would not give up on every detail.
Unless the relationship is particularly good, people will be sent to watch the ceremonies, dusk ceremonies, and funerals held by the forces below.
"There are also Luo Tianhui, Danyuan Sect, and Geng Family. These three families have a very good relationship with the Li Family. They have either been married or cooperated, and they have also made progress and retreat together with each other."
"Especially the Luo Tianhui! In the past few years, Li Jinhuang has spent a lot of time trying to curry favor with this new force."
"We must pay attention to their movements!"
Hu Chang frowned angrily and said in confusion: "It's just a nouveau riche, why should you care so much?"
Hu Changle was helpless, "They are building foundations in four disciplines. Do you think you should care about it?"
Hu Chang opened his mouth angrily, but was speechless for a moment.
He just wants to take revenge, why is it so troublesome!
"Is there the end?"
"Of course!"
Hu Changle sneered, "The Li family is not a good family, and there are many enemies besides us. If we can connect these enemies, we can attack together, even if allies like Luo Tianhui, Danyuan Sect, and Geng family are Even if we try our best to help each other, they are nothing more than chickens and dogs!"
"Ah! That's right!" Hu Changnu finally heard the news that made him happy. "When the time comes, we will go in together and kill all the Li family until no one is left alive, and the Qinhua River will be stained with blood!"
well……
Hu Changle sighed. He didn't even know if his father had really figured out each other's personalities when he named the four brothers "Happiness, Anger, Sadness, and Joy."
The second brother is really impulsive and irritable, and has no brains.
But he was alive and well.
However, the third brother Hu Changai, who had no plan left in everything and considered defeat before winning, died tragically under Li Jinhuang's sword.
If the third brother was still here, how could the huge Hu family have declined so much!
Let alone let him be the youngest, doing all kinds of analysis and planning.
Nowadays, the Hu family in Tanqiu seems to have one branch and three foundations, but they are just decorated with flowers and brocade, and the fire is cooking oil!
There is a superstructure, but no underlying foundation.
The name of the Immortal Cultivation Family is about to disappear in name only.
Feeling depressed, Hu Changle looked at Hu Changxi, who had been silent.
"Brother, what do you think?"
Hu Changxi's face was cold, not happy at all.
Ever since his father and third brother were beheaded by Li Jinhuang with a sword, he has never been happier.
When his eyes fell on Hu Changle's face, there was a look of contentment that could not be concealed.
The youngest is very smart.
But the character is...
He spoke slowly, "I think you made some mistakes."
(End of chapter)
