The Mirror Legacy

Chapter 487: Breakthrough (II)

Chapter 487: Breakthrough (II)

Meng Taizhi shook his head helplessly and replied with a wry smile, "Of course, I have approached them, which is why I had the opportunity to come to the lake. But what can a minor connection from hundreds of years ago do? I can't even step into the threshold of the immortal clan."

Li Yuanping stared at him and nodded.

"Since you have entrusted the legacy to me, you may send your daughter up the mountain, old man. I will contact the Xiao Family."

"Thank you! Thank you, Family Head!"

Meng Taizhi felt relief wash over him as he smiled in gratitude, then hurriedly retreated. Li Yuanping then called over Li Xicheng and said, "Have Ximing write a letter to Senior Yuansi to inquire if this is true. If it is, take this legacy."

Li Xicheng hesitated for a moment, looking concerned.

"But Brother Ming... is easily swayed by beauty... If he develops feelings for this woman from the Meng Family... It could lead to trouble, especially if these people from the Meng Family had kept their troubled past a secret from us."

"Let's not worry about this first and confirm with Senior Yuansi. As long as this person's explanation is correct, then all is well. Meng Zhuoyun is naturally not a problem, and she will leave in a few years," Li Yuanping replied.

Li Xicheng hesitated and said, "I'm only worried that when the time comes, Brother Ming will be reluctant to let her go and will want to keep her..."

Li Yuanping sneered and replied, "What kind of feelings can this bastard have? He is extremely heartless. He had fooled around with several girls in the Xiao Family and might have even left a few children behind... Do you think he ever cared? He has many concubines, but have you ever seen him say a word to any of them?"

He shook his head and concluded, "The most important thing in that kid's heart is his own dao. Women are merely a pastime. Everything else must take a backseat to his ambitions... After raising him for so many years, I know him well."

Li Yuanping coughed twice and bent down in pain. Li Xicheng hurried to support him, channeling some true essence into him. After a moment of rest, Li Yuanping slowly recovered.

He then said calmly, "Let him do what he wants. That girl from the Meng Family can't have an heir anyway. Whether they are close or involved in an affair, let him do as he wishes. When the time is right, let that girl leave."

Li Yuanping looked calm as he spoke with a fatherly certainty.

"He is more heartless than anyone else and will not hesitate to cut ties."

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Li Yuanjiao had always been cautious while riding the wind. Wrapped in the spirit mist and blessed by Flowing Qi Swallowing Spirit, he moved with remarkable speed.

"Fuck you," Li Wushao cursed, but he did not lash out physically. Instead, he listened obediently. Kongheng proceeded to recite hundreds of words, and Li Wushao memorized every single one of them.

"Monk, I've heard that Buddhist cultivators in the north enjoy capturing and taming demonic creatures, making them lose their minds... Is that true?" he asked curiously.

"Of course," Kongheng replied as he frowned and continued in a serious tone, "Once controlled by this spell, the affected are not comparable to spiritual beings... They lose themselves and completely transform into what is referred to as a spirit beast."

Li Wushao shook his head, visibly shaken by this piece of information. He then asked further, "Then don't you also want to capture demon creatures?"

"No," Kongheng said firmly, shaking his head, "Spells and techniques are meant to change yourself, not others. Using them to confuse people's minds is an evil Dao and one cannot become a Revered One on that path."

Li Wushao glanced at him, then nodded with a smile.

"You truly are an ancient cultivator. No wonder you say that the River Temple is declining day by day... But it's so difficult to practice and break through. If you have a spell but can't use it, you naturally can't compete with others."

"That's right," Kongheng agreed, appearing unconcerned about his own Dao lineage. He sat cross-legged and remarked thoughtfully, "I hope Xijun won't be in trouble because of me..."

Li Wushao, who was still sitting nearby, offered him some advice.

"If you ask me, since you've just broken through, you might as well return early and avoid causing trouble here. I've already sent news about your breakthrough back."

Kongheng insisted softly, "I'll keep watch here. If anything happens, I can take care of her. I'm a Master Monk and I can deal with a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator by myself."

After hearing this, Li Yuanjiao flew down and revealed himself, startling both Kongheng and Li Wushao. The latter jumped up in surprise and nearly reverted to his true form.

"Wushao greets Master!" he exclaimed.

Stealing a glance at Li Yuanjiao and noticing that he appeared normal, he breathed a sigh of relief. Kongheng looked at him with a hint of unease and replied softly, "This humble monk greets fellow Daoist."

"You are too polite, Master Monk," Li Yuanjiao said calmly.

"Since you have successfully broken through, why not return with me?"

"Sure," Kongheng responded respectfully.

"My temple's secret technique required the activation of the Supreme Void Yin Thunder. I made use of the Profound Thunderpool condensed by Daoist Qinghong while she was establishing her foundation. Since I have already made my breakthrough, I believe Daoist Qinghong will succeed soon as well."