First update! It’s still the third update today. I’m going to code words first. It’s up to you all to get red tickets and collect them~
The ancestral home of the Li family in Songyan City.
It is said that the ancestral house contains the most superior martial arts techniques passed down from the ancestors of the Li family to this day, as well as many magical elixirs used for practice.
But at the same time, there are also various extremely cruel training programs in the ancestral house, which can torture people to the point of leaving their bodies, making life worse than death.
But in the minds of all the children of the Li family, the ancestral home is still the holy place of cultivation they desire most. As long as they can become stronger, endure a little hardship, and endure some pain, what does it mean?
It is a pity that the ancestral home is the core of the Li family after all. Non-direct descendants and clan members with extremely outstanding qualifications have no hope of entering the ancestral home in their lifetime.
Today, the door to the ancestral home that had been closed for months slowly opened.
Ta! Ta! Ta!
A burst of steady and powerful footsteps sounded in the dark and deep corridor of the ancestral house. A moment later, a young man walked out of the darkness. It was Li Ming, the youngest son of Li Yizhen, the head of the Li family!
But at this time, he looked like a completely different person than before. His clothes were slovenly, his hair was unkempt, and he looked like he hadn't taken a shower in months. His fair skin was rough and dark, and his triangular eyes that were originally puffy and frivolous have now become like falcons.
So cold, sharp, and radiant.
"It turns out that the feeling of having power is so wonderful."
He clenched his fists. His once white palms were now covered with calluses and had thick bones. As soon as he clenched his fists, a fierce and violent aura suddenly came out of his body.
"Second Young Master, the master of the house invites you to come over."
The iron hand shrouded in a black shadow walked out of the darkness, and its sharp and cold voice was like a poisonous snake hiding in the dark.
"Uncle Iron Hand, please lead the way." Li Ming said respectfully. It wasn't until he had the strength at this moment that he finally understood how terrifying this Iron Hand, who had been following his father and was willing to act as a shadow, was.
In the main hall of the Li family, Li Yizhen was sitting in the center, with many elders of the Li family on both sides. Seeing Li Ming come in, everyone's eyes fell on him.
Li Ming could feel the shock and disbelief in these eyes. This feeling was wonderful and he enjoyed it extremely. However, his face was calm and he walked calmly. After bowing his hands in greeting, he sat silently in his seat.
"It takes three months to reach from the acquired realm to the innate perfection. Not bad, not bad."
The Great Elder Li Fengtu was the first to speak, with a sense of joy in his expression, and said with a smile: "Now that Li Huai has followed Miss Su into the Southern Barbarian Underworld for a month, I am afraid that he has found the Sword Immortal Cave. If he can get some opportunities there,
, that would be perfect. Yizhen, you gave birth to two good sons!"
"The great elder is so complimentary." Li Yizhen was overjoyed to receive the great elder's approval.
Li Fengtu smiled, then looked solemn, and said in a deep voice: "The reason why I summoned everyone here this time is actually very simple. It is to finalize the successor to our Li family. Although Li Ming is good, he is a bit young after all.
There is still a big gap between us and Li Huai. I propose that Li Huai inherit the position of clan leader. What do you think?"
"The great elder has a keen eye. Li Huai is indeed good. His talent and intelligence are also outstanding among his peers."
"Well, I also agree that Li Huai will inherit the position of patriarch."
"Haha, of course it has to be Li Huai. When he came back from the Southern Barbarian Underworld this time, he might have captured Miss Su's confidence and promoted the marriage relationship between our Li family and the Longyuan Su family. In this way, the status of our Li family is not
A rising tide lifts all boats?”
…
All the elders agreed with the opinion of the great elder Li Fengtu.
Seeing this, Li Ming, who was sitting silently beside him, felt extremely uncomfortable.
In the past, he would not have cared about these things at all, because he was too weak and could not be compared with Li Huai, who was like the proud son of heaven.
But it's different now. He already has great power. Although he is still not as good as Li Huai, who can be sure that he will not be able to surpass Li Huai in the future?
"Since everyone agrees with Li Huai, let's... huh?" Before the great elder Li Fengtu finished speaking, the main hall door was suddenly pushed open violently.
Butler Wu stumbled in with a frightened expression, knelt down and shouted: "Master, elders, something serious has happened! Master Li Huai's natal lamp... has gone out!"
Snap!
The tea cup in Li Yizhen's hand fell to the ground and shattered into a puddle of powder.
Li Huai is actually dead?
Everyone's expressions changed, becoming as gloomy as water. Suddenly, the atmosphere in the hall became extremely dull.
This clan meeting was originally held to determine the identity of the heir to the Li Huai family. However, before the results were announced, they were informed of the death of Li Huai. Who could accept such a sudden change?
"Did something unexpected happen in the Southern Barbarian Underworld?"
"How is it possible? Li Huai was with Miss Su, and it is said that he was accompanied by seven or eight children of the powerful forces in Longyuan City. How could he be killed?"
"Damn it, if you let me know who harmed Huai'er, I will destroy his entire clan!"
…
After a brief silence, angry shouts resounded throughout the main hall.
"Shut up!"
The Great Elder Li Fengtu shouted loudly, and when everyone shut their mouths, he said coldly: "As you all know, the trial of the Southern Barbarian Underworld only lasts for one month, and after one month, all the monks in it will be teleported out.
Only those who enter the Sword Immortal Cave can continue to stay in the Southern Barbarian Underworld."
"And the next time the Nanman Underworld will be opened is three years from now, so no matter how angry we are now, we won't see the murderer in these three years. So, is there any point in talking about this now?"
"What does the Great Elder mean?" Li Yizhen said in a low and hoarse voice, holding back the grief of losing his beloved son.
"The most urgent task is to choose the heir of the family. Since Li Huai is no longer here, let's replace it with Li Ming." Li Fengtu took a deep breath and said word by word: "Everyone, losing a clan member is nothing. What's important is
But we can’t just immerse ourselves in grief and make our loved ones sad and our enemies happy!”
"Here!" Everyone looked solemn and agreed in unison.
Li Ming looked at everything in front of him in disbelief. I became the heir of the family so easily?
He was neither sad nor excited about the death of his brother Li Huai, because he had lived under the light of Li Huai since childhood, and the relationship between the two brothers was not very good.
But when he thought that he became the heir of the family because of Li Huai's death, he felt as if he had eaten a fly, feeling sick and uncomfortable.
This is not what I want!
Li Huai shouted in his heart that he already has power and is no worse than Li Huai. One day, I will prove it to you!
"Li Ming!"
The Great Elder's voice rang in his ears. Li Ming woke up from his complicated thoughts, stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Great Elder."
"Don't think that the heir of the family can definitely take the position of clan leader. You need to prove yourself with your strength and prove it to all the clan members. Only by gaining everyone's approval can you become a qualified clan leader!" the great elder said solemnly.
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Li Ming's eyes swept over his father and the elders, and he felt a surge of pride in his heart. He said sonorously: "Father, elders, I will definitely live up to your expectations!"
Speaking of this, Li Ming pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth and continued: "Since my brother is no longer here, from today on, I have decided to replace him. Not only will I be the leader of the clan, I will also work with Su from the Longyuan Su family.
The sweet girl is getting married!"
"Oh, what are you going to do?" Li Fengtu's eyes flashed with a strange brightness.
"Since the Longyuan Su family has agreed that as long as they humiliate Chen Xi's family to death, they will betroth Miss Su Jiao to my Li family. Then I will start from this aspect."
Li Ming replied without hesitation: "Of course, my brother Li Huai has been doing this plan, but please don't worry, First Elder, I will do it more ruthlessly and better than my brother. As long as anyone has anything to do with Chen Xi's family, I will
I won’t let anything go!”
"Do you have a goal?" Li Fengtu asked.
"Yes! The owner of Zhang's Grocery Store in Songyan City, and all the talisman-making apprentices under him, as well as all the neighbors within a hundred feet of Chen Xi's home."
A trace of madness flashed in Li Ming's eyes, "I want them all to die and be destroyed. I want to tell everyone in Songyan City that they all died because of Chen Xi. I want everyone to know that with Chen Xi
Even if there is even the slightest connection with Xi, the family is destined to be destroyed!"
What a vicious and extreme character!
The elders present took a deep breath in their hearts, and couldn't help but look at Li Ming with a hint of worry. Is such a temperament suitable for inheriting the position of clan leader?
"good!"
The First Elder Li Fengtu was silent for a long time, but unexpectedly he clapped his hands and praised, "The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. The strong is respected. As long as it is beneficial to my Li family, no matter how ruthless the method is, it is worth it!"
After Li Ming explained his plan, he was a little uneasy. Now that he suddenly got the recognition of the great elder, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. He held his hands and said: "First elder, please don't worry. It's not only for the marriage with Su Jiao, but also for us."
As the Li family develops and grows in the future, I will definitely control Chen Xi until the Longyuan Su family is satisfied!"
As he spoke, Li Ming couldn't help but feel a trace of regret in his heart. Unfortunately, that boy Chen Hao had already left Songyan City. Otherwise, it would have been more satisfying to let him watch his brother Chen Xi being tortured and humiliated to death by me bit by bit...
"As far as I know, Chen Xi also followed Du Qingxi into the Sword Immortal Cave. I'm afraid he won't appear within three years. This period of time is enough to do anything. Li Ming, do you understand what I mean?" Li Fengtu asked.
Li Ming nodded.
Li Fengtu said in a deep voice: "Go ahead. If you can do this beautifully and satisfy the Longyuan Su family, I guarantee as the elder that the position of head of our Li family will be yours!"
"Here!"
Li Ming took a deep breath, turned around and left. He knew that this was a test for himself, and at the same time, it was also an excellent opportunity to change his destiny.
PS: This chapter is a transitional plot, a necessary foreshadowing. It may be a bit bland, but it will only become more and more exciting in the future!