am-books Chapter 497: Generation Of Cheng and Ming (II)
Chapter 497: Generation Of Cheng and Ming (II)
Chapter 497: Generation Of Cheng and Ming (II)
Li Chengliao was busy picking up wooden weapons scattered on the ground when the lively chatter of his brothers and sisters suddenly fell silent. The quietness was so profound that one could hear a pin drop, with only Li Minggong's nervous voice breaking the stillness.
"Brother Liao... Brother Liao..." she called.
Li Chengliao looked up and saw a young man standing before him, dressed in white with a sword at his back, exuding an extraordinary aura.
The teenager's eyes immediately sparkled with excitement as he nervously exclaimed, "Liao'er greets Youngest Uncle!"
Li Xijun was momentarily taken aback, only now realizing that this child was the eldest son of Li Xicheng. He had seen him before, though the boy had not been named at birth. A decade had passed, and he could hardly recognize him.
"Your name is Li Chengliao?" he asked, slightly embarrassed before quickly introducing Li Yuanjiao. In a gentle voice, he said, "Come, Liao'er... Meet your granduncle."
Li Chengliao then noticed a middle-aged man standing beside Li Xijun. He had eyebrows that were close to each other above his sharp eyes and was clad in a simple black robe with a sword at his back.
Granduncle?!
Who else could be referred to as granduncle by Li Xijun so respectfully?
Upon seeing Li Yuanjiao's attire, Li Chengliao felt a surge of awe and excitement. He kneeled and bowed deeply, trembling slightly.
"Chengliao greets... Granduncle!"
The other teenagers, who had just raised their gazes, lowered their heads again, not daring to make eye contact. They bowed together and said in unison, "Junior greets Granduncle!"
Li Chengliao's gaze was fanatical, forcing Li Yuanjiao to look away slightly. He raised his palm gently, gesturing for everyone to stand up.
If Granduncle Tongya were here, these kids would be so overjoyed they'd lose their minds!
Despite his inner thoughts, Li Yuanjiao had always regarded his family members with kindness.
"Which lineage of the major sect are you all from?" he asked gently.
"Li Chengliao, eldest, directly from the second lineage!"
Li Chengliao spoke first, and the girl next to him, Li Minggong, the eldest girl in the group, added respectfully, "Li Minggong, the eldest sister, and granddaughter of Yuanwan from the first lineage."[1]
"Li Chenghui, grandson of Yuanyun from the second lineage."[2]
The twelve children introduced themselves in order of age. Li Yuanjiao nodded, calculating their ages. The most talented, Li Minggong and Li Chengyi, were about the same as Li Xicheng.
Li Xijun cupped his fist and replied gently, "I've spoken with Brother Ming about Uncle Xuanxuan; he's been wanting to meet you."
"All right, I'll go and see him now," Li Yuanjiao replied simply.
Li Xijun nodded and left, heading to Mount Wutu first to inform Li Ximing, ensuring that Li Yuanjiao would not walk in on any embarrassing situation.
Li Yuanjiao was fully aware of the situation but chose not to talk about it. Instead, he waited for the right moment before slowly descending onto Mount Wutu.
On Mount Wutu...
Li Ximing had already tidied up the place and was waiting for his arrival. Once the uncle and nephew were seated, Li Yuanjiao listened as Li Ximing respectfully recounted the events.
He resisted the urge to ask, "Did Xijun teach you that?" and spoke in a deep voice, "That's not a bad idea... Hengzhu Gate has been established for many years. What did your grandfather say?"
Li Ximing quickly replied, "Xijun asked him, and the old man insisted on finishing the talismans for the next two years before leaving. It will take some time."
"As long as he's willing to go," Li Yuanjiao said.
He looked Li Ximing up and down before nodding in approval.
"Not bad. You're almost at the seventh heavenly layer of the Qi Cultivation Realm."
Li Ximing quickly explained, "I could have made a breakthrough, but I feel that I've been progressing too quickly lately. I worry that my foundation isn't stable, so I haven't attempted to break through yet."
"Hmm."
Li Yuanjiao nodded. Given that Li Ximing had received the teachings from both the Xiao and Li families in his cultivation, Li Yuanjiao believed that he would not make such a simple mistake.
As he glanced around the courtyard, he noticed a painting hanging in the corner, mostly completed. It depicted Li Ximing seated in a white robe, his expression calm and serene.
Li Yuanjiao narrowed his eyes slightly and commented, "That painting is very lifelike."
Li Ximing nodded awkwardly, prompting Li Yuanjiao to turn to him and ask, "Do you like it?"
Li Ximing was taken aback by the question and replied, "It's just a painting..."
With a sigh, Li Yuanjiao turned and left, hands clasped behind his back.
1. This is the first time Li Yuanwan has been mentioned. He is the child of Li Xuanxuan and one of his concubines. So Li Minggong is Li Changhu's lineage. ☜
2. Li Chenghui is the child of the child of Li Yuanyun and one of his concubines. So he is from Tongya's lineage. Likewise, Li Chengyou and Li Chengchu are also children of the child of Li Yuanyun with ANOTHER concubine. These children with grandmothers who are concubines are all from minor sect. ☜