Chapter 351
Now, Tan Zhuyin no longer doubted what Li Mo had said. Furrowing his brows, he remarked, “If we attract others, there will be more variables.”
“This place was left by the ancestral deity of your sect. Isn’t He revived now? Are you still worried about outsiders taking it away?”
“Well... that’s true.”
Li Mo nodded, noticing that dawn was approaching. He casually found an excuse to take his leave.
Luo Yexian hurriedly suggested he see off his uncle, and before Tan Zhuyin could regain his senses, Li Mo had already used his cloud-somersault technique and vanished in a flash.
“Truly a celestial being.”
Luo Yexian clicked his tongue in amazement. “By the way, next time you might even meet your aunt-in-law. She’s even more of a heavenly fairy, making the flowers of the Hundred Flowers List pale in comparison.”
“Oh? How does she compare to Ying Bing?”
“Each has their own merits.”
“Indeed, they are not like ordinary women...”
...
That day, Li Mo returned to Qinghe County and tossed the eight-armed Bodhisattva statue into the Kongming Wanse Tower for refinement. From then on, he had a new task every morning.
To perform a special effects bombardment at Lankao Mountain.
Bing Tuozi acted as his special effects consultant.
On the first day, it was a dazzling display.
On the second day, golden lotuses erupted from the ground.
On the third day, purple qi flowed from the east.
Various phenomena appeared like fireworks, each day more spectacular than the last.
If the Dream God truly woke up, he would probably doubt whether he had ever been asleep.
“Wow, my baby, I didn’t know I was this amazing!”
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Chapter 384: The Crown Prince of Dayu Approaches with Birthday Gifts
The commotion at Lankao Mountain made this year in the Eastern Wilderness even more lively.
Mainly due to Li Mo’s daily special effects, which were astonishingly loud.
News of a mysterious powerful figure’s inheritance spread like wildfire.
New Year comes every year, but such an inheritance is a rare opportunity, so the news spread from one to ten, and ten to a hundred. Even prestigious sects from outside began to gather in the Eastern Wilderness.
Of course.
If one could trace the source of the news, they would find that it originated from the Xiyangyang Hotpot Restaurant.
At the Xiyangyang Hotpot Restaurant, several elders of the Qingyuan Sect were gathered around a hotpot.
“The rebellious disciple left a letter saying he’ll return after the New Year.”
Shang Wu crossed her arms, fuming as she placed the letter on the table.
“That’s fine. Recently, the Ziyang Mansion has been quite unstable, with challengers coming to their door so frequently that they’re almost wearing out the threshold.”
Elder Xue sighed.
The elders had originally planned to return home for the New Year, but with the daily increasing commotion at Lankao Mountain, they simply couldn’t leave.
“What’s today’s phenomenon?”
“Phoenixes singing together; now we don’t even know who the inheritor is.”
“Yesterday I guessed it was the inheritance of a Buddhist master, and today it’s changed again.”
“Can’t figure it out, can’t figure it out!”
“This must be a murky situation.”
The elders of Qingyuan Sect had yet to decide whether to wade into this murky water.
After all, just from what they knew, at least five major sects were coming, all comparable to the Hengyun Sword City’s major sect.
And that’s not all; there might even be hidden sects among them.
Even the figure of the Demon Summoning Sect was among them!
But with such earth-shattering phenomena happening every day, it was hard not to be curious and want to take a look.
At that moment, the door was pushed open.
The elders froze, exchanging glances, their expressions somewhat unnatural.
It was Elder Qian.
They hadn’t called him for hotpot...
“Uh, we actually planned to call you today, but...”
“Let’s talk about the hotpot later.”
Elder Qian said irritably.
“Hmm?”
Elder Xue and Elder Hanhe exchanged glances, realizing the seriousness of the situation. Elder Qian was so upset that he didn’t even care about the hotpot, which was no different from Shang Wu not caring about being left out of the drinking.
Something must have happened.
Elder Qian said, “Today, a captain from the Celestial Patrol came to our sect.”
Ordinary Celestial Patrol members are at least at the Inner Scene level, and the captain is certainly at the Outer Scene level.
Being approached by the Celestial Patrol rarely brings good news...
Shang Wu narrowed her eyes. “Should we... find a way to deal with him...”
As she spoke, she made a slicing motion across her neck, her almond-shaped eyes filled with murderous intent.
“Make a head, he brought a message from the Crown Prince.”
“Li Mo and Ying Bing, the two prodigies who have contributed to the nation, Crown Prince Jiang Yu will come to Qingyuan Sect after the New Year to commend the great prodigies of Dayu.”
“????”
Crash—
A plate fell to the ground.
Jiang Chuchong stood dazed at the door, as if her soul had left her body.
...
As the New Year approached, heavy snow fell in Qinghe County.
The world was blanketed in white, serene and breathtaking, with every household decorated in festive colors, adding a touch of joy to the silver landscape.
The streets were bustling with activity as families prepared for the New Year.
Li Dalong and his wife sat in a carriage, having just returned from the market with a load of goods. They could have sent someone to do it, but if they didn’t personally handle the New Year preparations, what joy would there be in celebrating?
“Old Li, sister-in-law, you bought so much?”
As they reached the street leading to the Li residence, a man approached them.
“Old Tian? Xiao Mo and Bing’er are back. This time is different from before. I told everyone not to come to my house for New Year greetings, to keep it simple, but those relatives and friends insisted on visiting. Ah, really, hahaha...”
Old Li wore a humble expression, but his pride was evident.
The middle-aged man, Old Tian, had always been in a subtle rivalry with Old Li.
They had never gotten along when they were both county officials, mainly due to differing ideologies.
“Tsk tsk, the prodigies of the Hidden Dragon, they’re figures among the clouds.”
Old Tian chuckled, surprisingly not blushing or getting angry, but instead praising them.
But after the praise, he quickly changed the subject:
“Well, when my grandchildren grow up, I’ll have to muster the courage to come to your house and ask your prodigies for guidance on opening their meridians.”
“?”
Li Dalong and his wife exchanged glances, momentarily stunned.
Old Tian had already lifted the curtain of the carriage, revealing two young people inside, each holding a baby, beautifully crafted and dressed in festive attire like lucky dolls.
“Come, call Uncle Li. Uncle Li is generous; call him uncle and you’ll get a red envelope.”
“Hmm... Hehe, Happy New Year.”
Li Dalong’s face stiffened as he pulled out a red envelope from his pocket.
Little did he know, Old Tian was quite clever, taking advantage of the situation:
“Tsk tsk, one grandchild is enough, who knew I’d end up with a pair of twins? Ah, I’ll have my hands full with these two little rascals.”
“Eh? Your two...”
Li Dalong’s expression remained flat.
“Hmm, indeed, the recent commotion at Lankao Mountain is quite significant. I don’t know how many people are gathering there; our Qinghe County has become a mix of fish and dragons, we need to pay more attention to security.”
“????”
Li Dalong returned to the carriage, feeling quite displeased after being outdone by Old Tian.
He looked at his wife, only to find her gazing out the window, lost in thought at the sight of a happy family entering their home.
The couple exchanged glances, their expressions somewhat complicated...
They had initially thought nothing of it, having been on high alert recently, but after Old Tian’s display of pride, both of them found themselves wanting a grandchild.
But Xiao Mo and Xiao Bing were at a crucial moment in their lives; they couldn’t bring themselves to say anything. They couldn’t just tell them not to compete for the Hidden Dragon List and stay home...
“Let the kids handle their own affairs; we shouldn’t worry too much, lest they find us annoying.”
Li Dalong sighed softly and shook his head.
“Hmm, let nature take its course, but can’t we... give a little push in the right direction?”
Gu Xueqin couldn’t help but say.
“Getting married doesn’t necessarily mean having kids right away...”
The couple returned home but didn’t see the two little ones who complicated their feelings, so they asked the maid:
“Where are Xiao Mo and Bing’er?”
“They said they went out to stroll.”
On the other side.
On the streets of Qinghe County.
The snow-covered streets were blanketed in heavy snow, yet the lively chatter of people couldn’t be drowned out. The festive spirit spread from the bustling market to every household in Qinghe County.
Little Li Mo was completely unaware of the actions his parents were about to take.
He rubbed his small hands together and turned his head.
Ying Bing was wearing a newly made red dress, her dark hair dusted with snow, and her thick eyelashes couldn’t hide the seriousness in her eyes.
“What kind of birthday gift should I prepare for him?”
She had never given anyone a birthday gift before.
...
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