bookbashuk Chapter 139: The Li Family's Change of Attitude
Chapter 139: The Li Family's Change of Attitude
Three days later, on the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month, it was sunny.
A gentle breeze stirs the lake, and the many palaces and pavilions on the lake are already decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations in preparation for the New Year.
The Li clan has long since recovered from the attack on Yunmeng Lake.
They even developed a greater enthusiasm, looking forward to making contributions to the family.
There is no other reason.
It was only because Li Wenchang had demonstrated extraordinary talent in Black Wind City that the Li clan members had boundless aspirations for the future.
Many surrounding clans also sent people to inquire about the Li family and express their concern, with each clan adopting a very humble attitude in their words.
This allowed the Li clan to quickly emerge from the grief of facing extinction.
early morning.
As soon as Yang Jiuli withdrew from his cultivation, he sensed a ripple in the array. A communication talisman was trapped by a ball of light formed by the array's protective shield. The talisman glowed and emitted a buzzing sound, as if someone was knocking on the door.
He released his divine sense to look, and saw someone riding a purple lightning eagle waiting silently outside the island.
The newcomer was none other than Li Chengfeng, a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator from the Li family, at the peak of the eighth level of Qi Refining.
With a thought, Yang Jiuli's light sphere, which had been generated by the array, disappeared, and the communication talisman transformed into a rainbow light and flew into the island's manor.
inside the house.
With a flick of his hand, Yang Jiuli opened the door, and a wisp of azure magic power shot out, flowing into the communication talisman that flew into the courtyard.
The communication talisman burst into flames.
"Master Yang, today is the eve of the Lunar New Year. The patriarch has specially prepared a banquet to invite all the alchemists from the lake to gather and discuss important matters!"
At the same time, Li Chengfeng's voice rang out.
"Let's hold a banquet...to discuss important matters!" Upon hearing this, Yang Jiuli's eyes flashed.
really……
Just as he expected.
After the Li family takes over the Black Wind Mountain Range, they will definitely value these alchemists.
After straightening his clothes, Yang Jiuli summoned the Green Wood Sword, flew out of the manor on the sword, activated the formation, and appeared at the edge of the island.
"Master Yang!" Li Chengfeng greeted him politely.
"Fellow Daoist Li! How have you been?" Yang Jiuli bowed to Li Chengfeng.
"The head of the family has prepared a banquet; please, Master Yang, join us!" Li Chengfeng said politely, gesturing with his hand.
"Please lead the way, Fellow Daoist Li!" Yang Jiuli said.
Li Chengfeng nodded, and then rode the Purple Lightning Eagle toward Earth Flame Island.
Yang Jiuli followed beside him on his sword.
Flying along, looking down, one can see that there are still dilapidated buildings on the islands that have not been repaired.
After flying for more than ten miles.
It was then observed that Liu Yuelong and Huang Cheng were each led towards Earth Flame Island by a Qi Refining cultivator riding a purple eagle.
The group was led to a side hall on Little Flame Island.
Yang Jiuli sheathed his sword and gracefully landed.
Beside him, Liu Yuelong and Huang Cheng followed and landed.
There was also Ding Xiaoyan, whom Yang Jiuli had met, and an alchemist named Liu Heyan.
As for the other two injured alchemists, there was no trace of them.
Clearly, the alchemists that Li hired were all capable of continuing to serve him.
The five of them landed on the training ground in front of the palace, exchanged glances, and felt a strange sadness in their hearts.
There were originally 13 alchemists of different surnames in the Li family.
Wei Changhu was executed for leaking the formula for the elixir.
In the battle at Yunmeng Lake, five people were killed and two were seriously injured.
In this way, only five capable people, including Yang Jiuli, remain!
"Gentlemen, please come inside for a chat!" Just as the five landed, Li Wannian came out of the hall to personally greet them.
He had a big smile on his face.
Kind and approachable.
His attitude is completely different from before.
Yang Jiuli cupped his hands in greeting and then stepped into the main hall with Liu Yuelong, Huang Cheng, and the others.
The main hall is spacious.
There is a path in the middle.
There is a spirit pond on the left and right sides, planted with spirit flowers. Even in the twelfth lunar month, the flowers still bloom and have a pleasant fragrance.
As Yang Jiuli stepped into the hall, his gaze swept across the room, and he saw Li Ruoyu sitting on the floor in the main seat of the hall.
In front of him was a three-foot-high table, on which were placed spirit wine and delicacies.
There was a maid standing on each side.
Three steps below the platform, there are two tables on the left and right.
The First Elder, Li Jun, and the Second Elder, Li Qufeng, each sat on the ground.
Besides, at the bottom of the steps, on both sides, there were also young men from the Li family sitting on the ground at the table.
Li Yourong sat down prominently on the right-hand side of the entrance, in the first position.
On the other side was Li Xian.
The first name after Li Xian is Li Feiyu.
The seat next to Li Yourong's was empty; the table was already laden with spirit wine, spirit fruit, and delicacies.
In addition, there is a plaque with the three characters "Yang Jiuli" on it.
Clearly, this was a seat prepared for Yang Jiuli.
The third position belongs to another genius from the Li family, a man named Li Rui, who has reached the tenth level of Qi Refining perfection.
This person is a descendant of Li Hongtai, and his placement here is clearly for ulterior motives.
Huang Cheng, Liu Yuelong, Ding Xiaoyan, and Liu Heyan all have nameplates.
Surprisingly, Huang Cheng's nameplate was on the table under Li Feiyu.
Liu Yuelong and the others all sat down at a table.
"This is..." This arrangement surprised Huang Cheng as he stepped into the main hall, and then he was somewhat flattered.
Liu Yuelong, however, was slightly disappointed.
Because he was assigned to a position near the edge.
Yang Jiuli was not surprised by this.
Although Huang Cheng was not particularly gifted, he worked hard and had been diligently learning how to refine high-quality pills in recent years.
This led to his alchemy skills surpassing those of Liu Yuelong and others.
The others only wanted to mass-produce pills to earn spirit stones, and over time, their skills did not improve much.
Instead, they want to improve, but they can no longer change their bad habits.
"Please!" Li Wannian gestured for Yang Jiuli and the others to take their seats according to the nameplates.
Yang Jiuli nodded slightly and walked up.
Before Yang Jiuli could reach the table, Li Yourong, Li Rui and the others had already stood up.
"Master Yang..." Li Yourong bowed to Yang Jiuli.
Li Rui also bowed to Yang Jiuli.
Yang Jiuli returned the greeting and then took his seat between Li Yourong and Li Rui.
On the other side, Li Xian, with a smile, bowed and greeted Huang Cheng and the others.
However, it was clear that his smile was somewhat forced.
Huang Cheng and the others returned the greetings and then sat down on the ground in turn.
Everyone secretly glanced at Li Ruoyu, who was in the main seat.
However, Li Ruoyu's hair and beard were now completely white, and although his face was covered with makeup, it could not hide his sickly appearance.
He was clearly seriously injured in this battle.
"All three Foundation Establishment cultivators are seriously injured." Yang Jiuli glanced at them and understood.
He knew that the Li family could only rely on the foundation-building skills of the Azure Flame Immortal Sect now!
However, the cultivation world of Chu has its own rules.
Immortal cultivators must not get involved in the disputes between aristocratic families and independent cultivators.
Otherwise, with the methods of the immortal sects, which clan could stand against them?
If the immortal sects are allowed to intervene in the conflicts between aristocratic families, the cultivation world will inevitably descend into chaos, which will be detrimental to the prosperity of the immortal path.
After everyone was seated, Li Ruoyu, with a gentle smile, picked up a wine cup from the table and stood up to speak.
When Li Ruoyu stood up, everyone in the hall immediately stood up as well.
Li Jun and Li Qufeng also raised their glasses and stood up.
"The attack on Yunmeng Lake previously caused you all distress. On behalf of the Li family, I would like to express my apologies!" Li Ruoyu raised his cup to apologize to the five alchemists on his left and right, and drank it all in one gulp. A maidservant immediately refilled his cup.
Li Ruoyu raised his glass again to express his apology.
"How dare I let the head of the family do this!" Upon seeing this, the older Liu Heyan immediately bowed and drank his cup.
"We have received great kindness from the Li family, and we should stand with them through thick and thin!" Ding Xiaoyan immediately raised her glass in return and drank it all in one gulp.
Immediately, Liu Yuelong and Huang Cheng, who were standing next to him, also raised their glasses in agreement.
"How can we blame the Li family for the attack by thieves? We only regret that our strength is too weak to do our best for the Li family," Yang Jiuli said, raising his cup.
No matter how much you care in your heart, you still have to say the polite words.
Having lived through several lifetimes, Yang Jiuli naturally understood this principle.
"Hehe, you are all outstanding individuals who understand righteousness. My Li family is truly fortunate to have you all!" Li Ruoyu laughed heartily.
"We are willing to serve the Li family!" Everyone nodded and drank it all in one gulp.
"Good, very good!" Seeing this, Li Ruoyu nodded with satisfaction and waved for everyone to take their seats.
Yang Jiuli and the others took their seats.
Li Ruoyu also sat on the ground.
He looked at the alchemists in the main hall.
"It is regrettable that a master alchemist has fallen this time. However, as you have all heard, my Li family, with the help of a third-order array diagram, wiped out the bandits of Black Wind City at the Foundation Establishment stage of the Azure Flame Immortal Sect. I believe that the villains from all over the world will not dare to harbor any more evil intentions and offend my Li family."
Li Ruoyu said.
"You can all rest assured and focus on refining elixirs within the Li family, working together towards a great cause!"
He smiled slightly, took a sip of wine, and looked at everyone.
"They're just a bunch of rogue cultivators; in the eyes of great cultivators from the immortal sects, they're nothing but chickens and dogs!" Liu Heyan said.
"Don't you even know who my Li family ancestor is? He's a True Person who's about to form his Core!" Ding Xiaoyan chimed in.
"With the Immortal Sect Ancestor here, who dares to offend the Li family!" Liu Yuelong echoed.
Li Ruoyu nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.
Yang Jiuli took a sip of wine and smiled without saying a word.
"Now that Black Wind City is under the jurisdiction of my Li family, a market will be established after the New Year. At that time, we will need you all to refine more pills to make my Li family's pills famous..." Li Ruoyu continued to raise his cup, gesturing to the alchemists in the hall, and said with a smile.
"We will do our best!" Liu Yuelong and the others nodded.
Yang Jiuli also raised his glass slightly and smiled politely.
After several rounds of drinks...
Li Ruoyu waved his hand, and five maids walked out from the side door of the hall behind him.
They were all carrying a jade plate.
There is a storage bag on the jade pendant.
Upon seeing this, Huang Cheng, Liu Yuelong, and the others' eyes lit up as they looked at the five maids.
"I know that you have all worked hard and made great contributions to the Li family in recent years. However, the clan has acquired enough medicinal herbs, and the initial needs are huge. We have not been able to use the spirit stones for a while, so your dividends have not been distributed. I feel guilty about this."
Li Ruoyu said.
Everyone looked at Li Ruoyu.
"Half a year ago, through You Rong's visit, I learned that all of you alchemists were in trouble. Therefore, I specially sold a magic artifact and raised some spirit stones. I will give you all some spirit stones first. Once my clan is on the right track, not to mention spirit stones, I can even find foundation-building spirit items for you, so that we can all reach the pinnacle of immortality together!" When he finished speaking, Li Ruoyu's voice was loud and exciting.
"Master Li is righteous!" Upon hearing this, Liu Yuelong, Ding Xiaoyan, and the others shouted.
At the same time, they took the storage bag from the jade plate, released their divine senses, and began to explore it.