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Chapter 116: Friend
Chapter 116: Friend
Liu Yuerong was also at a loss for words.
The child's Monster Talent shattered all her arguments.
She knew that no matter what she said, it would be useless, and she felt a deep resentment.
"Doesn't Li Hao's cultivation come from Second Uncle and Uncle Five defying heaven and altering his fate?" Liu Yuerong gritted her teeth.
Li Muxiu was so angry he laughed. "My chance to defy heaven and alter fate was used long ago. Jian Lan and He Fang know this. As for the old fifth's opportunity, he has kept it unused as a last resort. It's for when no one in the Li Family can shoulder the great responsibility, to reshape their destiny!"
"Why give it to Li Hao? He doesn't need such an opportunity!"
Everyone stared at Liu Yuerong. They knew that this Second Uncle, Li Muxiu, though somewhat eccentric, would not lie.
Feeling the weight of everyone's gaze, Liu Yuerong suddenly understood how Li Hao must have felt when he was the center of attention. A bitter and ironic feeling welled up inside her.
At this moment, perhaps only she could truly empathize with the child's feelings, that sense of despair.
However, she was not about to admit it. "Second Uncle, no matter how you talk, it's all just words. Our Li Family is a large clan; law enforcement must be based on evidence, right?"
Li Muxiu said coldly, "The poison Li Hao mentioned, I've heard of it before. Once ingested, it's undetectable unless checked immediately. This substance has been lost for many years. Back then, the Five Divine General Manors and many ancient families joined forces to exterminate it. Not only was the formula lost, but even the ground was turned to ashes."
"Who would have thought it was still preserved."
The Toxic Pill that destroys divine blood is most feared by ancient families, even the royal family.
After all, only the descendants of families that produce immortal strongmen are at risk of being harmed by this substance.
Other families, without immortals, would need to have the means to destroy divine blood first.
"Li Hao is clever, and he couldn't find any evidence over the years. There is no evidence left of this substance unless you confess, or we go to Wuliang Mountain and search under that Buddhist Master's seat."
"You were bold enough to poison him, so you must have anticipated the worst, right?"
Li Muxiu sneered at her.
The worst scenario would be exposure, but even then, there would be no evidence.
Liu Yuerong was shaken to her core, but she kept her composure. "Second Uncle, you are powerful, but you can't act without evidence. I've never even heard of what you're talking about."
"Then tell me, why would Li Hao frame you and not someone else?"
"You should ask Li Hao. I can't figure out what I've done to offend him."
"Great! Just great!"
Li Muxiu laughed in anger, but with the other party refusing to admit it, he had no evidence.
Unless they went to Wuliang Mountain.
The only place the poison could have come from was there, and only that Buddhist Master could have kept it hidden for so long.
"Everyone says the Buddha saves all beings, what a joke. Does he first bring disaster and then save them?"
Li Muxiu sneered, "You dared to try to interfere with the Li Family's True Dragon selection. From today on, your son Li Qianfeng either stays at Wuliang Mountain and never returns home, or he stays at home and never goes to Wuliang Mountain. Choose one!"
Liu Yuerong's face changed. "Second Uncle, you can't make such a decision without evidence. Besides, you're not the Li Family's True Dragon. Even though you are senior, are you trying to bully us orphans and widows with your status? How will Feng Ping rest in peace?"
"Silence!"
Li Muxiu roared, "I was against Feng Ping's alliance with your Liu Family from the start. Your Liu Family has been filled with scheming officials for years. I've never liked it!"
"Second Brother."
Beside them, Chen Hefang's expression changed slightly, and he said, "Today, we are only discussing family matters. Don't bring in too many external issues."
Li Muxiu's face flashed with anger, but he managed to control himself.
Indeed, if his words were to get out, they would offend both Wuliang Mountain and the civil officials in the capital.
It was best to keep these words within the family.
He couldn't help but vent his frustration!
However, given his realm, a few words wouldn't cause much trouble, as long as they weren't widely spread.
"Even if you deny it, I will investigate Li Hao's case thoroughly. Until I find out the truth, your son won't be allowed to step out!" Li Muxiu said angrily, putting pressure on Liu Yuerong.
Liu Yuerong trembled and said, "Second Uncle, are you bullying us, a widow and her child? If you never find out the truth, will you never let Qianfeng leave to cultivate?"
Li Muxiu coldly snorted, "If you're afraid, just confess and save everyone the trouble."
"How can I admit to something I didn't do?" Liu Yuerong said sadly.
Seeing this, Li Muxiu didn't want to waste more words on her. He glared at Li Tiangang, who had been sitting silently, and said, "And you, Tiangang, as Li Hao's father, did Li Hao ever resent you for not taking care of him when he was young? Everyone knows the hard work and merit you've earned by defending the border!"
"But now that something this serious has happened, you stand against Li Hao. How can you be a father like that?"
Li Tiangang remained as silent as a stone for a moment before he spoke, "Second Uncle, Li Hao has a rebellious nature. I discipline him not because I completely distrust him, but because he is too disrespectful to his elders!"
He looked up at Li Muxiu and continued, "If he had spoken to me properly, I would have fought for his justice. But he went straight for the kill. Do you think that's right?"
Li Muxiu angrily retorted, "With your attitude, do you think Li Hao can't see through it? Talking to you is useless!"
"You say you'll fight for his justice, but how? Show me now!"
Li Tiangang heard the sarcasm in his words but remained calm, "Of course, we will thoroughly investigate and interrogate. If Second Aunt is truly guilty, she will be punished according to the law and the family rules!"
Li Muxiu coldly laughed, "This wicked woman is a First Rank National Lady, on par with Jian Lan. How long will it take for you to go through the official procedures? Even if she confesses in the end, what crime will she be charged with? You can't be unaware, can you?"
"At most, her title as a National Lady will be revoked, and she will be demoted to a commoner. Considering the Li Family's achievements and Li Fengping's contributions, she won't face severe punishment!"
"In that case, even though she is punished, she will still live in the Divine General Manor with a life of luxury. How can Li Hao swallow his anger?"
"So, he has to break the law and kill?"
Li Tiangang suddenly looked at Li Muxiu and said, "So, should I just stand by and watch them, a widow and her child, be killed by him without doing anything?"
"You!"
Li Muxiu angrily said, "You're smart enough on the battlefield, why are you so stupid about this? Whether it's punishment or execution, all you need to do is make Li Hao feel better. Is that so hard?"
"That rebellious son even dared to kill me. His temper is too fierce, and I can't calm him down."
Li Tiangang coldly snorted, "Second Uncle, I will investigate Li Hao's case thoroughly and give everyone a satisfactory answer. The Li Family will not tolerate any criminal acts or show leniency to anyone!"
Though he didn't say it explicitly, his words hinted at his position as the True Dragon, the current head of the family!
While Li Muxiu and Li Qingzheng held higher status, within the family, their seniority only earned them respect, not the authority to override the clan leader.
Just like how an emperor's uncle is a national uncle, but you can't tell the emperor what to do.
Li Muxiu's face darkened. With Li Tiangang asserting his authority, he couldn't go against him.
Otherwise, if the elders always had the final say, the position of clan leader would be a joke.
After all, if the oldest and longest-living person always held the power, it would create a vicious cycle where everyone would be afraid of death and unwilling to take risks, which would undermine the family's legacy.
"If your father were still alive, he would be disappointed in you too."
Li Muxiu said no more, left a final remark, and stormed out.
Even he had no way to deal with Liu Yuerong. The Divine General Manor had to follow the law, and with a First Rank National Lady involved, the official procedures would take too long.
As for severely punishing him according to the family laws, that would require Li Tiangang's approval. Since he hasn't agreed, everything is useless.
"Yuerong, you should tell the truth about this matter. After all, Qianfeng still has a place in the manor."
After Li Muxiu left, Chen Hefang looked at Liu Yuerong, her expression very serious.
Liu Yuerong said bitterly, "Mother, even you don't believe me?"
Chen Hefang gazed at her for a long moment before finally sighing deeply.
……
……
The news of the father-son conflict in the Li Family quickly spread throughout Qingzhou.
The battle affected the entire city, and many people witnessed it firsthand. There was no way to keep the news under wraps.
Inns and teahouses were abuzz with discussions. With so many guests present when the True Dragon was determined, various rumors leaked out.
Some of these rumors were true, some were false, and some were outright ridiculous.
Some said that Li Hao, after seizing the True Dragon, wanted to kill his brother and father to unify the Li Family.
Others claimed that the Li Family's young master had said something reckless after drinking too much during the banquet, leading to the conflict.
Another version was that the son was angry because his father had been away guarding the Border Pass for over a decade and had never returned.
There was even a rumor that Li Tiangang had secretly brought back a bastard son from Yanbei after fourteen years, which his own son discovered, leading to the father-son battle.
In short, all these stories seemed to have some basis, making people believe them and spreading them further.
But regardless of the version, everyone was speculating about what punishment Li Hao would ultimately receive for such a shocking father-son battle.
Some elders said that even if his father had brought back a bastard son, he shouldn't have drawn his sword against his own father, which was a violation of ethics and extremely unfilial.
Others argued that the boy was still young and could be forgiven for everything.
Time passed quickly, and two days later.
Amid the city's heated discussions, countless eyes were fixed on the Divine General Manor, the tall walls of which seemed to block out everything, prohibiting any prying.
For two days, the mansion remained completely silent, as if in a dead calm.
Rumors then began to circulate that Marquis Xingwu was severely punishing his son.
……
……
At Tan Palace Academy, by the Cold Pool.
Song Yufeng, dressed in a white robe like a Taoist priest, arrived gracefully.
He looked at the woman standing by the Cold Pool and smiled bitterly, stepping forward. "You've heard about it, haven't you?"
"Not exactly."
Song Qiumo's face was cold. "This city is small, and I saw it with my own eyes that day. The hand that slays demons was truly ruthless when it came to his own son!"
Song Yufeng was momentarily speechless. Indeed, for someone at the Fourth Establishment Realm, Qingzhou City was as clear as day.
And that day, he had also seen it with his own eyes.
Sighing, Song Yufeng said, "Such a Qilin Child, so favored by heaven, shouldn't be punished so severely even if he makes a mistake. I wonder what Marquis Xingwu has been through at the Border Pass to have such a temper."
"I don't care what he's been through. I just want him to survive and walk out of there." Song Qiumo said coldly.
The two "he's" referred to different people.
Song Yufeng smiled bitterly. "Even tigers don't eat their own cubs. You're worrying too much."
"Hmph, who knows."
Song Qiumo glanced at him. "You didn't come here to stop me, did you?"
"Of course not."
Song Yufeng said helplessly, "He is, after all, a Registered Teacher at our Tan Palace. I just want to visit him and persuade him to return to his classes. That's reasonable, right?"
Song Qiumo rolled her eyes, but her expression softened slightly. "If that's the case, let's not wait any longer. We should go as soon as possible."
"Going is fine, but you must promise that we're only there to persuade him. We can't get involved physically; this is still a family matter." Song Yufeng quickly added.
"Blah, blah, blah, you still don't trust me."
"That's not what I meant..."
"If he's your Registered Teacher, why didn't you go earlier?"
"I said, I prefer to give help in times of need, not when everything is going well!"
(End of Chapter)
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