Chapter 90: Chapter 88: Since Ancient Times, Who Has Not Faced Death

The storyteller clapped the surprise board and said with a smile, “If you want to know what happens next, please listen to the next installment.”

“Everyone, please come early tomorrow, tomorrow’s story will be even more exciting.”

“Sir, did Yang Yuhuan just leave with Cao Cao like that?”

“Wasn’t it said that Yang Yuhuan and Hua Xiong had a son? What happened in the end?” Everyone couldn’t help but ask curiously.

The storyteller smiled slightly and then said, “Since you all want to know, it’s okay to reveal a little to you.”

“Tomorrow’s story will tell of Hua Xiong and Yang Yuhuan’s son, who took the name Hua Tuo, hiding his identity. To honor his father, he renamed himself Hua Yingxiong, practiced mighty skills, wielding a red divine sword, returning with anger to avenge his father, determined to kill all those with the surname Cao, culminating in an unintended battle with the uncle of the Cao country at the Valley of Ending.”

“Alright, time to go up.” Ma Chen saw the story was finished, and though he was left wanting more, he had important matters to attend to.

So he and Sun Yueru went up to the second floor.

Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

By noon, the clan leaders of many families had come to the Yan family to pledge allegiance, and agreed to join the alliance, bringing their savings along.

Yan Botao had also discussed with Li Changqing, Li Changqing did not need to spend money and was allotted thirty percent of the Evergreen Commerce Association’s shares.

The Yan family also held thirty percent.

The remaining forty percent was left for distribution among them.

Li Changqing agreed, as he believed that the Evergreen Commerce Association would definitely be profitable, and thirty percent of the shares would earn much more than the previous equal split with the Yan family.

Meanwhile, Yan Botao also went to Zhanhe Mansion, bringing Ma Sandao’s head with him.

In the blink of an eye, nearly half a month had passed.

Mountain Ancient Land.

Li Hengsheng finally finished his closed-door cultivation.

At this time, Li Hengsheng had undeniably reached the Ninth Layer of the Transcendent Realm.

The Divine Body of the Sun and Moon Immortal Demon also cultivated the third bloodline.

At this moment, Li Hengsheng’s vigor and blood reached its peak, elevating his strength by a significant margin. If he faced the Iron-faced Man now, Li Hengsheng was confident that he could kill him with just the fourth strike.

However, thinking of the Second Guardian Scholar, Li Hengsheng still felt unsure.

“Young master, you’ve come out.” Seeing Li Hengsheng emerge, Xu Kui came up to report the recent events to him.

“Your second senior sister came looking for you. But upon knowing you were in closed cultivation, she went back.”

“However, she sent a few Spirit Chickens, saying they’ll be stewed for you in the kitchen when you come out.”

“And she also said to go find her once you’re out.”

“Also, there’s a letter from your family.”

Xu Kui reported everything, and Li Hengsheng didn’t expect Yang Tiantian to actually send chickens, thinking it was only out of courtesy.

Li Hengsheng didn’t know why Yang Tiantian wanted to see him, but he didn’t go to Hundred Spirits Peak, as he was more eager to see the letter.

Previously, he had probed his father in the letter; he wondered about the result.

On the small building of Cyan Rain Mountain, Li Hengsheng sat for a cup of tea’s time, with the letter lying quietly on the table before him, having pondered for a long time without opening it.

It seemed as if there was something terrifying in the letter.

Li Hengsheng’s mood was a bit complicated; he didn’t know how to face this letter.

Or perhaps, he was a bit afraid.

Once this letter was opened, some things might never go back to the way they were.

What if Li Changqing was really possessed by someone?

Having not experienced a mother’s love or seen his mother since childhood, Li Hengsheng envied other children.

He now hoped he wouldn’t lose his father too, even if this father was often unreliable, but that didn’t stop Li Hengsheng from relying on him.

If this last bit of reliance was gone, he’d truly have no relatives left in this world, utterly alone, with no one to miss.

After a while, Li Hengsheng still opened the letter.

His hand holding the Immortal-Extinguishing Spear never trembled, but his hand holding the letter did, as he read it word by word.

Sautéed shrimp? Are you muddle-headed, child? Can you eat shrimp now? Or have you grown and no longer resist shrimp and crab?

Dad still remembers you almost lost your life eating shrimp when you were little, so Dad never made shrimp for you again.

Moreover, when you were four, your mother had already…

Forget it.

Some things are past, once past. Dad knows you miss your mom, you’ve never seen her, you’re envious of other children with mothers, Dad understands, but some things are not told to you for your own good.

You may not understand now, but one day, you’ll understand what Dad’s words mean.

Father and son, let’s look ahead, as long as you’re well, that’s better than anything for Dad.

Focus on your cultivation, don’t be too pressured; as always, Dad has your back.

If you’re ever tired, come home, three meals fully provided, sleep soundly without wind.

Keep going.

You’re Dad’s pride.

Seeing the end, Li Hengsheng leaned back against the chair, letting out a sigh of relief.

He grinned but also felt a strong urge to cry.

This was indeed his father.

He remembered the matter of not eating shrimp; perhaps he didn’t pay attention when writing the letter before—it was really his sensitivity.

Even though Li Changqing didn’t mention his mother, Li Hengsheng felt no issue because Li Changqing had always avoided the subject.

He believed one day Li Changqing would tell him the truth, just now he was too weak to know.

After leaning there for a long time, Li Hengsheng finally went out to find Yang Tiantian.

Yang Tiantian obviously had something to discuss; regarding this inexplicable second senior sister, Li Hengsheng always found it a bit indescribable.

Coming once again to Hundred Spirits Peak, it was different from nighttime, the whole mountain infused with a sense of vitality, with the mountain breeze carrying herbal scents.

“Little brother, you’re here.” Seeing Li Hengsheng, Yang Tiantian was clearly very happy and ordered someone to bring some exotic fruits.

“These are things I picked outside; you can’t usually buy them, try them.” Yang Tiantian said enthusiastically.

“Is this Wine Immortal Fruit?” Li Hengsheng picked up a purple fruit, unable to help but remark.

“Yes, little brother knows quite a bit.” Yang Tiantian smiled, “I discovered this in a canyon in Xuzhou, the taste was good, so I picked a lot.”

“But it’s said that Wine Immortal Fruit is guarded by Spirit Beasts.”

“Oh, you mean the monkey, right? It was a bit troublesome, but I slaughtered two, and the rest ran away.” Yang Tiantian said lightly, as if it were a trivial matter.

“Slaughtered two…”

Li Hengsheng chuckled.

He recalled records in books, Wine Immortal Fruit, often accompanied by spirit beasts, Iron Bone Apes, in adulthood possessing immense strength, impervious to blades and spears, comparable to the Innate Realm.

This second senior sister was truly formidable.

But after eating one, the fruit contained a rich wine aroma and a sweet and sour taste, truly delightful.

“By the way, I heard from Uncle Xu that second sister was looking for me, is there something?” Li Hengsheng asked.

“Of course there is, you’ve probably forgotten, but you’ve been a Direct Disciple for almost two months, and Direct Disciples need to complete a sect mission once a month. But you’ve never done one, which is punishable after three months,” Yang Tiantian explained.

“Ah, right!” Li Hengsheng suddenly recalled, Lord Zhou had mentioned this to him before.

“I forgot.” Li Hengsheng had been so absorbed in cultivation that he totally forgot about it.

“The master’s intent was for me to accompany you on your mission.” Yang Tiantian said, “Direct Disciples’ tasks are generally quite difficult, after all, you are just in the Transcendent Realm, with almost no tasks prepared for your level. If no one accompanies you, the master fears you won’t handle it.”

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