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Chapter 280: My Daughter's Growth, Mother's Pride, and the Underworld's Second General Assembly (Par
Chapter 280: My Daughter's Growth, Mother's Pride, and the Underworld's Second General Assembly (Part 2)
Lu Tai Bai looked at this heartwarming family with a gentle gaze.
Thinking of his own wife, a smile also appeared on his lips.
But as he thought about not having any children of his own, a hint of gloom flashed in his eyes.
He ruffled Xi Xi's hair.
Lu Tai Bai turned to Li Che and Zhang Ya, his silver hair flying as his expression became solemn.
"The Li and Zhang families have raised Xi Xi, nurturing a young sect member for our Heavenly Origin Sect. Tai Bai is grateful to both of you, and on behalf of the Heavenly Origin Sect, I bestow upon you the Hundred Grass Returning Pill from the lower rank of the Five Elders, ten Divine Crystals from the lower rank of the Five Elders, a hundred Divine Crystals from the Six Departments, a Divine Armament from the lower rank of the Five Elders for Elder Li, the position of Honorary Outer Sect Elder for Zhang Ya, and free access to the Sect..."
"On behalf of the entire Heavenly Origin Sect, I, Lu, express our gratitude for your nurturing of a young sect member."
After Lu Tai Bai finished speaking, he bowed.
At the same time, the elders behind him also bowed towards Li Che and Zhang Ya.
"Heavenly Origin Sect thanks you for nurturing a young sect member!"
The powerful elders, including Fang Han Shu, Zhao Fang Zhou, and Ding Zi, all showed their respect.
Their voices merged into one, like a thunderous explosion! In an instant—
The various aristocratic families, martial arts sects, and other powers all exclaimed in surprise.
Shock, envy, jealousy, and pained hearts...
All sorts of emotions, like a bottle of mixed flavors, spread through everyone's hearts.
Zhang Ya was completely stunned by these rewards.
Li Che, on the other hand, remained calm and composed.
After all, he had opened the Heaven and Earth Jade, and what kind of extravagant wealth could he not handle? The rewards given by Lu Tai Bai were indeed very impressive.
Li Che also felt the sincerity and warmth of the Heavenly Origin Sect.
Holding Zhang Ya's hand, he sincerely thanked Lu Tai Bai on behalf of the Heavenly Origin Sect.
"Xi Xi is just a five-year-old child. She will follow the Sect Leader in her cultivation, and I hope you will forgive her if she causes any trouble."
Li Che said.
Lu Tai Bai smiled gently and nodded.
Li Che's family became the center of attention.
Especially Zhang Ya, who became the object of envy for countless noble ladies, for giving birth to such a talented daughter, her status had skyrocketed.
Li Che himself was already a respected elder of Divine Crane Ridge, and the rewards from the Sect were just an added bonus for him.
But Zhang Ya was different. An ordinary woman had suddenly become an Honorary Outer Sect Elder of the Sect, akin to ascending to heaven.
Apart from the congratulations from various parties, there was another matter at the Strange Shrine.
The third elder of the inner sect, Ding Zi, a female elder, gracefully approached Yun E and accepted her as her personal disciple.
Yun E and her family immediately thanked Ding Zi for her recognition.
Ding Zi, the third elder of the inner sect, was one of the three Martial Saints-level elders in the Heavenly Origin Sect.
She was also the only female Divine Embryo within the Sect.
With Ding Zi's recognition, Yun E's future would no longer be one of sacrificial marriage for her family.
Yun E had finally escaped her dark fate.
Lu Tai Bai's personal assessment finally concluded, and no one could have predicted that the one who would become his personal disciple was a five-year-old girl.
From the start, Xi Xi was never favored by many.
Gongshu Wentian, Xuan Yue, Gu He, and other ancient aristocratic families and disciples of the Divine Sects were all hot favorites, but these favorites had now all been eliminated.
Xi Xi, holding Li Che's hand, found the two Divine Witch Mountain's Divine Embryo cultivators who were guarding the Golden Taisui.
The Golden Taisui stood silently in place, not moving.
It was as if he was waiting for Xi Xi.
"You wretched minister, are you conceding?"
Xi Xi, with her dog-smashing weapon hidden in her collar, hands on her hips, and her little belly sticking out, excitedly said with a loud voice.
"Don't forget our bet!"
Li Che stood behind Xi Xi, a faint smile on his lips, his gaze fixed on the Golden Taisui.
The two Divine Witch Mountain's Divine Embryo cultivators were furious, but they dared not make any rash moves.
After all, Lu Tai Xuan, Zhao Fang Zhou, and the other powerful cultivators in the distance had their eyes sweeping over them, locking their movements at all times.
If they really had any unusual behavior, they could be accused of trying to assassinate the Young Master of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect...
Even if the Great Shaman God came, there would be no room for argument.
After all, attempting to assassinate the Young Master of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect was like someone trying to assassinate their Divine Witch Mountain's Divine Child.
The Golden Taisui was just one of the Divine Children, and to become a Divine Child, one must first become a Divine Embryo.
The status of the Divine Child was even higher than that of the Divine Embryo.
The Golden Taisui looked at Xi Xi.
"I'm not conceding, I've been waiting for you."
The Golden Taisui had his face painted with pigments, and he slowly took off his Divine Child robe.
Xi Xi, who was acting arrogantly, suddenly tilted her head, taken aback by the Golden Taisui's sincere and honest attitude.
Shouldn't he be like Ji Haihui, remaining silent and turning away without conceding?
The Golden Taisui handed his Divine Child robe to a nearby cultivator from the Divine Witch Mountain.
"Please inform the Great Shaman God that Taisui has lost, and Taisui is willing to accept the consequences of the bet. He will stay here and become Li Nuan Xi's servant..."
"After the year of the rat, Taisui will return to apologize."
The Golden Taisui also took off the purple-gold bell from his neck and handed it to the elder of the Divine Witch Mountain.
The moment he released his hand, the purple-gold bell rang, and his hands trembled uncontrollably. Tears welled up in his eyes, blurring his vision.
He clenched his teeth, his eyes clouded with tears.
He was willing to accept the consequences of the bet.
Although it was humiliating, the Golden Taisui would remember this humiliation.
"Divine Embryo... sigh..."
The elder from the Divine Witch Mountain, holding the Golden Taisui's robe, sighed.
The two of them took a deep look at the Golden Taisui, knowing that he had made his decision, and did not say anything more.
With a light tap of their feet, their figures disappeared without a trace.
The disappearance of the two Divine Witch Mountain's Divine Embryo cultivators meant that the Golden Taisui had cut off his retreat, and he truly... accepted the consequences of the bet.
The Golden Taisui wiped away his tears and took a deep breath.
He looked at Li Nuan Xi, who was still sticking out her little belly.
With a fist bump, he knelt on one knee.
"Golden Taisui..."
"Paying respects to the master."
Xi Xi looked at the Golden Taisui, who was kneeling on one knee, and her big eyes softened a little.
She was calling him 'Xi Xi Great Emperor Master'.
Looking at it this way...
He was indeed much better than Ji Haihui's wretched minister.
"Mhm."
Xi Xi extended her chubby hand and patted the Golden Taisui's purple hair that was flying in the wind.
"Rest assured, you're bowing to Xi Xi Great Emperor."
"Xi Xi Great Emperor will protect you from now on."
...
...
Li Che was still worried about the Golden Taisui, but after he accepted the consequences of the bet and became Xi Xi's servant, he followed Xi Xi every step of the way.
After observing for a while, Li Che secretly flicked a Thunder Chess Piece into the Golden Taisui's body.
If the Golden Taisui showed any unusual signs, Li Che would be the first to notice.
And through the Thunder Chess Piece...
The Golden Taisui would understand what paternal love meant.
The news of Xi Xi becoming the personal disciple of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect's Sect Master Great Deity spread, bringing fame to Li Che's family in the Lingering Fragrance Alley.
The Yun, Zhou, Zhong, and Sang families, among others, all sent gifts to congratulate them.
Large and small aristocratic families all sent representatives, and the threshold of their courtyard was almost trampled flat.
Deep into the night, the alley was quiet.
After sending away the last group of aristocratic families who came to congratulate them, Li Che closed the courtyard gate of the small courtyard in the Lingering Fragrance Alley.
Xi Xi was brought back to the Sect Master Peak of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect by Lu Tai Bai.
Zhang Ya had originally wanted Xi Xi to stay in the courtyard in the Lingering Fragrance Alley for a night.
"Now that Xi Xi has become the Young Master of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect, there are many things to consider... Her safety is no longer as casual as before."
Lu Tai Bai explained with a smile.
"Becoming the Young Master of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect... Xi Xi's ranking on the Hunter God Pavilion's Reward List may reach the top three..."
"When I was the Young Master, I even reached the top of the Hunter God Pavilion's Reward List in the Heavenly Origin Divine City, surpassing my Great Deity Master."
Lu Tai Bai's explanation made Zhang Ya's face turn slightly pale, and Li Che's eyes became solemn.
Hunter God Pavilion...
A professional assassin organization, indeed worthy of attention.
A sharp glint flashed in Li Che's eyes.
"This is normal. Becoming the Young Master of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect... it's not just about carrying a reputation. Xi Xi's connection with the Dao Essence of the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect has already been established."
"This assessment was actually a process of connecting with the Dao Essence of the Heaven and Earth."
"If Xi Xi were to die, the newly connected Dao Essence would be severed, which means the Heavenly Origin Divine Sect would lose this portion of Dao Essence... a severe loss indeed."
"The power of Dao Essence... is extremely important for Divine Embryo cultivators. It's an extremely important resource."
"Additionally, Xi Xi has now obtained the Jin Guang Manor, the Eight-Armed Lotus Wrathful Third Prince Temple Deity's inheritance... Her current level of refinement of this Temple Deity's power is still shallow."
In the quiet of the night, under the cold moonlight, Li Che and Zhang Ya sat together on the edge of their roof, gazing at the waxing and waning moon in the sky.
"Husband..." Zhang Ya began.
"What do you think Xi Xi will be like when she grows up?"
Li Che smiled, his eyes fixed on the moon, "Our Xi Xi... will surely be the most beautiful girl in the world."
As long as she doesn't return with that yellow-haired fellow, Li Che thought to himself.
...
...
In the city of Qian Yuan Dao, within the Thunder Alley, there was a secluded courtyard that housed an independent workshop. Li Che and Zhang Ya, after studying the blood-changing postures, had put Zhang Ya to sleep and headed to this very courtyard.
"Hunter God Pavilion..." Li Che's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of murderous intent flashing through them.
According to Lu Tai Bai, the Hunter God Pavilion posed a significant threat to Xi Xi. After all, it was an organization that took on tasks for money, and if the reward for Xi Xi was set too high, it would undoubtedly attract star-ranked assassins to take on the challenge.
Inside the courtyard, Li Qingshan, wearing a cat-faced mask, was jumping for joy, enthusiastically explaining to Ma Mian by his side about his flashy entrance after slaying the dragon queen consort in the Underworld.
"It was so thrilling, truly exhilarating!"
"Fortunately, I had the Underworld's teleportation chess pieces. Otherwise, I might have been killed a hundred times over! At that moment, I was just too cool! Even I couldn't bear to watch myself." Li Qingshan stroked his beard, laughing.
But...
It was so satisfying!
The stunned expressions of the three-flower grandmasters like Han Qi Zhong and Dai Qingxiao were like perfect stimulants for Li Qingshan.
"I've understood, Cat Face has understood."
"What's the point of killing and slaying?"
"Those who make the final entrance often hold the most significance. My appearance... elevated the Underworld!" Li Qingshan's eyes gleamed with depth.
Li Che glanced at him but couldn't be bothered to say anything. He let Li Qingshan be.
After all, with the flying thunder chess pieces and the addition of Mo City, unless a Divine Embryo Great Deity intervened, Li Qingshan wouldn't easily get himself killed.
More importantly, Li Che felt that Li Qingshan seemed to have lost his fear of death...
"Cat Face, go to the Hunter God Pavilion and check the reward list. See where Xi Xi stands on it..." Li Che, wearing an Ox Demon mask, said.
Li Qingshan nodded, lowering his cat-faced mask.
Li Che then flicked his fingers, and a flash of light appeared.
Following Ma Mian, the Monkey, Thunder Dragon, Black and White Impermanence, and Black Ox Thirteen, along with other Underworld figures, gathered once again in the courtyard.
Each with their unique postures, they stood in various corners of the courtyard.
Li Qingshan, the cat-faced one, was brimming with excitement, his hunched back straightening up.
The second Underworld general assembly...
Now, he, Cat Face, could finally attend it with dignity!
Above the courtyard, the Celestial Earth Chessboard spun, concealing their presence.
You Li Qing, clad in golden armor, pushed up the face mask on his helmet, revealing his handsome features. His expression was somewhat complex at the moment.
Long Tai stood beside You Li Qing, while Qing Niao had her divine bow slung across her back, her long, slender legs ready for action. With a nimble leap, she landed in a corner of the courtyard, her face cold, not even glancing at the others.
They all knew what was about to happen.
Li Che scanned them with his eyes, his gaze finally settling on You Li Qing.
Li Che was well aware of the relationship between the dragon queen consort and You Li Qing.
This was the reason why, after killing the dragon queen consort, he had chosen to capture her spirit instead of killing her outright.
Because if he had captured her spirit and she showed any resistance, Li Che would have directly chosen to eliminate her.
At that time, You Li Qing was on a mission, and he might not have had the chance to see her one last time.
Li Che considered himself an excellent superior, so he had waited until now.
With two fingers, he tore open the Heaven and Earth Jade space.
The dragon head, covered in a hideous blue dragon bone, belonging to the dragon queen consort, fell like a grinding wheel.
A loud 'dong' reverberated, kicking up a cloud of dust.
You Li Qing's gaze, as he captured her spirit, fell upon this dragon head, his expression a mix of daze and complexity. He let out a soft sigh.
Closing his eyes, he opened them again, only to find them much colder.
"Do you want her to live?" Li Che asked, looking at You Li Qing.
You Li Qing nodded.
"But if she lives and rebels against the lord..." You Li Qing's voice turned cold, "I'll personally kill her!"
"No mercy!"
You Li Qing's words were icy.
Now, in You Li Qing's heart, the lord was the only one who mattered, and no one could compare to the lord!
A slight smile curved Li Che's lips.
The next moment, he spread his five fingers, aiming at the hideous dragon head.
"Come out."
"Capture her spirit."
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