When Dongcheng Hanguang walked back to the small living room, he was obviously a little absent-minded. Li Tianlan was a little surprised, but it was hard to say anything. The hands on the clock were almost pointing to five o'clock in the morning. He looked at Dongcheng who was sitting on the sofa and meditating.
In the cold light, Li Tianlan stood up and said tentatively: "Old man, if there are no other arrangements..."
He hasn't finished speaking, and he can't finish speaking. How can he go on?
In the entire Dongcheng family, except for Lei Shen, he had no one he knew well. Now facing the old man of the Dongcheng family alone, what should he say? Go back to Huating without any arrangements?
That's a bit too rude.
Moreover, the other party invited Master Wuwei to come over and give him some advice. Although he didn't get any kind words, the friendship between the Dongcheng family was obvious. It seemed inappropriate to leave now.
But if I don’t leave, can you arrange a place for me to rest?
This is too damning to regard oneself as an outsider.
Li Tianlan considers himself a very reserved person and cannot do such a thing.
"Huh? Oh, I forgot about you kid."
Dongcheng Hanguang's somewhat solemn face relaxed slightly, and he looked at Li Tianlan with a hearty smile.
The old man behaved calmly, but Li Tianlan felt uncomfortable for a while.
The other party's eyes were so weird, as if he were looking at a treasure. That soft and surprising look appeared on an old man, and Li Tianlan instinctively got goosebumps all over his body.
"follow me."
Dongcheng Hanguang patted Li Tianlan on the shoulder and went directly upstairs.
Li Tianlan was not sure whether this villa had underground space, but there were four floors above the ground. Such a large luxury villa naturally had an elevator. Dongcheng Hanguang took Li Tianlan into the elevator and went all the way up.
"Metaphysics is metaphysics. It exists, but it cannot represent everything. I am getting older, and the older I get, the more I believe in destiny. But at the same time, I also believe in the saying that man can conquer heaven."
In the elevator, Dongcheng Hanguang suddenly spoke. He looked at Li Tianlan and said calmly: "Boy, I won't fool you. Master Wuwei can be said to be one of the most famous masters of metaphysics. What he said is referenceable and even very high."
With your temperament, you should not be depressed after hearing his words, but I am afraid that you will go to the other extreme. You have a long life, so don’t live like you have ten years left. No.
It’s worth it, it’s just stupid.”
Li Tianlan was stunned for a moment. He really didn't expect that Dongcheng Hanguang would say this to him. He smiled and said in a calm tone: "I won't be affected by a few words. No matter what happens ten years later, I should do what I have to do."
Things always have to be done.”
Dongcheng Hanguang's thoughts were confused, he nodded and said no more. His mind was still echoing with the few words that the old monk Wuwei threw to him before leaving.
He changed Li Tianlan's fate!
More than twenty years ago!
What exactly does this mean?
At the very least, he can even guarantee the lives of his entire family, and this matter will definitely have nothing to do with the Li family.
Then how did Master Wuwei know about Li Tianlan?
And there is still Li Tianlan who was not born yet.
The old man in Dongcheng was upset for a while. What he was most afraid of when dealing with such a master of metaphysics was that the other party spoke half-partly and teased people so much that they wanted to hack him to death.
The elevator reaches the fourth floor.
Dongcheng Hanguang took a deep breath and walked out of the elevator.
On one side of the elevator is a row of small stairs, about one or more floors high, and at the end is a delicate small door.
"Come."
Dongcheng Hanguang said and walked up the steps.
Li Tianlan followed silently and watched the old man open the door.
The night breeze flows into the villa.
A vast expanse of night appeared directly in front of Li Tianlan.
Li Tianlan was stunned for a moment.
Behind this door is not a secret room, but the rooftop of the villa.
Dongcheng Hanguang opened the door and walked out.
Li Tianlan followed closely behind.
The rooftop space is huge and very clean. It is surrounded by white jade railings, which is exquisite and gorgeous.
The wind was slightly strong, blowing coolly, which immediately refreshed one's mind.
When night and dawn alternate, the light is dim.
Li Tianlan held on to the white jade railing and looked around. Everywhere he looked was lush green, wide roads, dense forests, and vast plains. Standing here and looking, everything in his sight was pointing downwards, only he was at the top.
, looking at everything around you from a bird's eye view.
Li Tianlan remained silent, but his heart was filled with excitement.
"Tianlan, what do you think a man should pursue most in his life?"
Dongcheng Hanguang stood next to Li Tianlan, lit a cigarette, took a big drag, and asked in a gentle tone.
The corner of Li Tianlan's mouth moved. In this situation, he thought of a poem without thinking about it, and he said it smoothly without hesitation.
"You will be at the top of the mountain, and you will see all the mountains at a glance!"
Dongcheng Hanguang laughed loudly and said boldly: "Yes, being able to be the best is a man's lifelong pursuit."
He pointed at the mountain peak at his feet and said with a smile: "Tianlan, what do you think of the Dongcheng family?"
Li Tianlan had nothing to say. In his heart, this was not a family, but a mountain.
The villa where Dongcheng Hanguang lives is located on the top of the mountain, and there are some side roads on the way up the mountain. Li Tianlan didn't think it was anything when he saw it at first, but when he stood at the highest point of the mountain, he realized that the so-called Dongcheng family is not just the villa at his feet.
It's so simple. This is just the center. Around the top of the mountain, there are villas with similar architectural styles in different directions. Li Tianlan is not yet sure how big this mountain is, but standing here and looking over it, this majestic momentum is really heart-wrenching.
"The atmosphere of a wealthy family is well-deserved."
Li Tianlan spoke softly, with a hint of longing in his calm tone that even he himself was not aware of.
This was the first time he came to the headquarters of the top wealthy family in Central Continent. What he saw in front of him not only shocked him, but also left him with desire.
Dongcheng Hanguang's smile faded, but his boldness remained unchanged, and he said loudly: "This is my family. The Dongcheng family has hundreds of thousands of troops. The Dongcheng family has the authority to lead a group and owns nearly twenty large military industrial companies.
The Dongcheng family, the Dongcheng family that can make dozens of senior military generals obey, the Dongcheng family with a market value of hundreds of billions."
He patted Li Tianlan hard on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Do you want such a family?"
The corner of Li Tianlan's mouth moved. Such a question was so rude that no one could panic. He took a deep breath and said softly: "It's a lie if you say you don't want it."
Dongcheng Hanguang looked at Li Tianlan with a smile on his face. He could clearly feel the fire in the eyes of the young man next to him. This kind of almost fanatical light was called ambition.
Every man should be ambitious.
"Then I'll give the Dongcheng family to you, how about that?"
Dongcheng Hanguang spoke softly, but the content was shocking.
Li Tianlan's body trembled suddenly, looking at the cold light of Dongcheng with a look of astonishment on his face.
"You do not want?"
Dongcheng Hanguang frowned slightly, the other party's reaction was completely unexpected.
"I can't bear it."
Li Tianlan smiled bitterly and said that he was really a little scared at this moment, and even felt that there was something wrong with the old man next to him.
Give the Dongcheng family to yourself?
Apart from the other party being crazy, he really couldn't think of any other possibility.
"What? Didn't your grandfather tell you? You have a marriage contract with my Dongcheng family. After you marry Ru Shi, I will hand over the Dongcheng family to you. Everything here belongs to you, including the Border Guards.
of."
Dongcheng Hanguang said calmly.
Li Tianlan felt a pain in his balls. He knew that he was engaged, but his old man didn't say who he was engaged to. When he first met Qin Weibai, he felt the deep affection of the other person. Li Tianlan even guessed that Qin Weibai was
His fiancée.
Dongcheng family?
In Li Tianlan's previous impression, it seemed that he had nothing to do with him. The appearance of the God of Thunder tonight connected him with the Dongcheng family. Li Tianlan had already vaguely guessed in his heart, but it was just a guess. Now he heard that Dongcheng
Han Guang admitted that this so-called engagement was the truth.
If so?
Is this the case in Dongcheng?
Li Tianlan thought silently. He could say that he had heard this name for a long time. One of the core disciples of Yaochi, the invincible little daughter of Dongcheng, with exquisite bones, a master of the Burning Fire Realm at only 19 years old, one of the top ten in the younger generation.
The ranking of masters is even higher than Li Baitian.
When Li Tianlan heard this name before, he always regarded Dongcheng Rusu as an opponent he might encounter in the future.
As a result, the opponent became the fiancée.
This change is not too big at all, at least Li Tianlan won't be able to accept it for a while.
He lit a cigarette and took a long puff, his mind in confusion.
"That's it, you still have a few days off, right? I'll stay in the Central Plains for two days. I'll inform some old friends later that you and Ru Shi will get engaged first and exchange rings or something. Isn't this popular among you young people now?
One thing? I understand. We will get married after you graduate."
Dongcheng Hanguang said quickly without waiting for Li Tianlan to react. He seemed to have thought of something happy, and he laughed so weirdly that his eyes were almost invisible.
"Well, I'm sorry, old man. I can't get engaged to Miss Dongcheng, let alone marry her."
Li Tianlan suddenly interrupted Dongcheng Hanguang's words, his tone was calm and indifferent.
Dongcheng Hanguang's laughter stopped abruptly.
"Not marrying?"
He seemed a little unbelievable and asked subconsciously.
"Don't marry."
Li Tianlan spoke firmly.
Dongcheng's cold light stared at Li Tianlan, his face suddenly turned gloomy, and he said coldly: "Your boy is engaged, and my granddaughter is both talented and beautiful. In terms of appearance, temperament, and martial arts talent, among her peers, she is the only one from the Wang family in Beihai."
The little witch can compare with this. Why don't you marry such a good match? Who do you want to marry? Why don't you marry? If you dare not marry, I will kill you, you little bastard!"
Li Tianlan touched his nose and smiled bitterly. Dongcheng Hanguang's words were not polite at all, but there was nothing objectionable about him. He shook his head and said sincerely: "Old man, I have a girlfriend, and I will marry her."
Dongcheng Hanguang, who didn't understand the situation yet, was stunned for a moment and said casually: "It's time to break up. Stop talking nonsense. I'm telling you, you must marry Ru Su. There is no need to discuss this matter!"
"no."
Li Tianlan said without hesitation, his words were calm and gentle, but he was firm and decisive.
Dongcheng Hanguang's carefully trimmed beard was curled up and up, and he was furious and stared at Li Tianlan with hatred.
Damn it, my genius granddaughter, who is as pure as a jade and as beautiful as a jade, is marrying you, and the entire Dongcheng family is doing the dowry, and you still fucking say no?
He was breathing heavily, and at this moment he really lost his mind over this little bastard.
“You have to do it even if you don’t!”
The old man firmly held the white jade railing in front of him and gritted his teeth.
Li Tianlan couldn't laugh or cry. He threw away the cigarette butt in his hand, lit another one, and handed one to Dongcheng Hanguang. He said helplessly: "Old man, to be honest, I have some potential. If nothing unexpected happens, I won't be able to enter the invincible realm."
No matter what the problem is, I don’t belittle myself. In terms of win-win value, I still have some value.”
"But the Dongcheng family is a family that has produced geniuses after all. There is no point in giving away the entire family as a dowry for a son-in-law who may become an invincible master in the future, right?"
Dongcheng Hanguang was stunned for a moment.
Tianjiao?
What genius?
Before he could ask, Li Tianlan continued: "Furthermore, my identity is sensitive, and this secret will never remain exposed. Once others know that I am a member of the Li family, the Dongcheng family will probably also face pressure. The prince
The Group, Kunlun City, and even the Wang family in Beihai will probably be eager to take action against me."
"My identity is now a big quagmire. Once it is exposed, it will easily involve everyone around me. On the contrary, the Dongcheng family is already so large. Even if I enter the invincible realm, it will not be of much help to the Dongcheng family.
.Such an engagement is inherently immature. Not only can I not help you, but on the contrary, it will drag you down. Why do you persist, old man?"
"What's this mess?"
Dongcheng Hanguang frowned and repeated the same old tune, which was so persistent that it made people burst into tears: "Your son is engaged to my granddaughter, so he must get married. The Dongcheng family at least needs their face, and they can't do anything to win over them.
You put pressure on the whole family. From now on, the Dongcheng family will be yours. It has nothing to do with wooing. This is a marriage contract. Do you understand? The Dongcheng family promises a lot of money and repays kindness in return. This has to do with your background and your potential.
It doesn't matter."
These words were justified, but Li Tianlan instinctively chose not to believe them. He smoked silently and whispered to himself: "Repay kindness for kindness, repay kindness for kindness..."
"Old man, what do you think of my father's treason?"
Li Tianlan suddenly asked.
Dongcheng Hanguang's expression changed, he looked at him deeply, and said hesitantly: "The inside story of that matter is complicated, and many clues are unclear..."
"That's not what I meant."
Li Tianlan quietly looked at the gradually brightening morning light in the distance and said calmly.
Dongcheng Hanguang was stunned for a moment and immediately understood what Li Tianlan meant.
He was silent for a while and said softly: "Tianlan, do you have any feelings about the Dongcheng family not taking action in what happened back then?"
"No, just asking."
Li Tianlan shook his head: "I'm not just talking politely. I can understand that the Li family's closest comrade-in-arms, the Beihai Wang family, could choose to remain silent and give up. It is reasonable for the Dongcheng family to stand by and watch. Old man, I was rude just now."
silence.
Dongcheng Hanguang was silent for nearly five minutes this time. He lit a cigarette again and said calmly: "I can answer this question. First, the relationship between the Dongcheng family and the Li family was very hidden back then, and almost no one knew about it except both parties. Second
Second, that matter is of great importance. It is an overall game. The Dongcheng family represents a wealthy group. In such a situation, the Dongcheng family cannot represent itself at all. As soon as we speak, everyone will think that this is the entire wealthy group.
will."
He paused and continued: "Thirdly, if the Dongcheng family has an invincible master, they will have to ask for an explanation from the Li family afterwards, but it is a pity that we do not have such a master."
"Fourth... The Dongcheng family secretly helped the Li family back then. You will see our efforts in the future, Tianlan. Now is not the time to tell you."
"As for the marriage contract between you and Ru Shi, it was made by your grandfather and I. There is no complicated interest entanglement. We have been waiting for so many years, but your boy suddenly told me that he didn't want to marry me. Who would be willing? Ru Shi is my granddaughter.
You have to marry whether you want to marry or not."
Li Tianlan touched his chin.
There seems to be something wrong with this style of painting.
At the beginning, my grandfather said that the family he was engaged to was very realistic.
But how could Dongcheng Hanguang's performance be anything more than reality? It was simply driven by emotions.
Li Tianlan's heart suddenly moved, and he hesitated when he remembered Dongcheng Hanguang's words just now.
"If you have something to say, just say it."
Dongcheng Hanguang glanced at him and said.
"that..."
Li Tianlan suppressed the story about the Li family and the Dongcheng family, and at the same time quietly changed the topic of the engagement to a topic that he had always been particularly interested in.
As for the engagement...can we not talk about this?
He smiled and said: "Old man, I want to ask you about someone?"
"Huh? Who are you asking about? Don't change the subject, kid."
Dongcheng Hanguang took a puff of cigarette with doubtful eyes.
"Hmm... Is the contribution of the Dongcheng family you just mentioned related to Senior Dongcheng Huangtu? How did he..."
"Cough cough cough cough..."
Before Li Tianlan could finish his sentence, Dongcheng Hanguang started coughing violently. He seemed to be choking on the cigarette. He coughed so heartbreakingly that he couldn't straighten up for a long time.
Li Tianlan subconsciously walked over and patted the old man's back gently, and said with a wry smile: "I just overheard some of the deeds of senior Dongcheng Huangtu back then. If the old man doesn't want to talk about it, forget it."
Dongcheng Hanguang waved his hands with difficulty and said in a hoarse voice: "Who were you talking about just now?"
"Senior Dongcheng Huangtu."
Li Tianlan knew that he was suspected of exposing people's wounds, but he hesitated and said it again.
Dongcheng Hanguang straightened up and looked at Li Tianlan with complicated eyes.
Li Tianlan gritted his teeth and looked at the old man, feeling a little creepy for no reason.
"I don't know the person you're talking about."
Dongcheng Hanguang finally spoke: "There is no such person in the Dongcheng family. As for this person outside the Dongcheng family, I have never heard of him."