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Li Xiaonan grasped Mei Yingluo's hand, murmuring, "Is her soul gone?" His expression was dazed and twisted, tears rolling down his cheeks as he bit his lip, unable to hold back his cries.
Mei Yingluo was the first person to genuinely care for him since he arrived in the Starry Illusion Continent. He had long regarded her as his mother, but just as he had made some progress in his cultivation, the Li Family Fortress faced this calamity.
The Spirit Weapon frowned slightly and said, "Kid, don't be too quick to grieve. When someone dies, their soul returns to the Underworld. Your mother might still have a chance."
Li Xiaonan clutched the Spirit Weapon's arm urgently. "Father-in-law! Where is the Underworld?" As long as there was a glimmer of hope, he would do everything in his power to save his mother.
"There is a Spatial Rift in the Celestial Realm that leads to the Underworld. I’m not sure about the cultivation world, but right now, you need to focus on increasing your strength. I’m sorry for what happened…"
Li Xiaonan furrowed his brow tightly. The Li Family Fortress had a good reputation in Qingshan City; his parents were amiable and had never made enemies with anyone. This sudden massacre was utterly illogical. He looked up at the Spirit Weapon and pointed to the sky. "Are you suggesting…?"
The Spirit Weapon nodded. "It’s possible."
Li Xiaonan clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. He must avenge this massacre; whether they were cultivators or celestial beings, anyone who stood in his way would die!
He fell silent and took out a large piece of ice crystal and dark jade, conjuring Nine Yang True Fire with both hands to forge a translucent Ice Crystal Coffin. Gently, he cradled Mei Yingluo and whispered in her ear, "Mother, wait for me. Xiao Nan will save you. I will avenge the twenty-nine lives of the Li Family Fortress! Those who annihilate my family will face retribution for nine generations!"
Though Li Xiaonan's voice was not loud, everyone present heard him clearly. They shuddered; it was rare for Li Xiaonan to display such a cold and murderous demeanor.
Even the gentlest and sunniest person has their limits; family was Li Xiaonan's unbreakable bottom line.
He settled Mei Yingluo carefully and stored the Ice Crystal Coffin in his Soul Ring.
Li Xiaonan searched every corner of the Li Family Fortress but found nothing of value—no elixirs, no spiritual weapons, no spirit stones—nothing at all. He squinted, puzzled: Were celestial beings really so lowly? To wipe out an entire family and still rob them?
Shaking his head, he pushed those thoughts aside and buried his father and the other bodies in an open space in the courtyard.
"Let's go, we're heading back to the Outer Academy!"
The group climbed onto the back of the Nine Phoenix once more. Li Xiaonan glanced at the increasingly distant Li Family Fortress before redirecting all his attention. What was lost was lost; what he had now must be cherished. He pulled Ling Kui and Yun Moyu close to him and said lightly, "How about a little fun tonight with the two dragons playing with pearls?"
The two girls blushed, and Yun Moyu even playfully pecked him on the cheek.
He laughed heartily, "Not opposing means you agree!"
Sitting at the tail end, Spirit Weapon shook his head in confusion. He couldn't understand Li Xiaonan; just moments ago, he had been mourning a family tragedy, yet now he was thinking of such lewd matters.
Clearly, Spirit Weapon, who had once practiced the Harmony Technique, had forgotten that the more women there were in Obedient Dragon II, the more benefits one could gain. Li Xiaonan wanted to relax his weary mind through the two girls beside him and remind himself to cherish those around him even more, while also seeking to enhance his cultivation.
Only those strong enough could seek revenge!
With this thought in mind, the group flew towards the Outer Academy.
One must remain low-key; this truth held whether on Earth or in the Starry Illusion Continent.
During this trip to Qinhuang Islands, he had gained immensely: a Ninth-Order Spirit Beast, a Medicine Spirit Baby, and an outdated Dragon Immortal Yueshi. Of course, his greatest gain was acquiring a girl with Early Stage of Spirit Separation cultivation—Yun Moyu—who was a pure yin furnace.
He led the group back to their small courtyard while avoiding others' gazes.
"Dad!" Li Dogdan rushed into Li Xiaonan's arms. Li Xiaonan smiled knowingly and lifted Dog Egg up. "While I was away, was Dog Egg good? Did you listen to your mother?"
Li Dogdan nodded vigorously, causing his chubby cheeks to jiggle adorably.
Li Xiaonan nodded at Li Yanrong, who walked out from inside the house, and said to Dog Egg, "This is your aunt's father; you should call him grandpa."
Li Dogdan's round black eyes examined Spirit Weapon curiously as he grinned and said, "Grandpa."
Li Xiaonan raised an eyebrow, having heard the four words preceding "grandfather": Great Caterpillar... He gently patted Li Dogdan on the backside.
"Dad, they can't hear you."
Li Xiaonan was momentarily stunned, as if a thought had just flickered through his mind.
Li Dogdan jumped down from Li Xiaonan's embrace and walked up to Yun Moyu. With his hands clasped behind his back, he circled around Yun Moyu like an old scholar. Yun Moyu had never known that Li Xiaonan had a son and glared at him angrily. "You bastard! How many more things are you hiding from me? All you do is lie to me..."
"Third Mother?" Li Dogdan grinned as he tugged at Yun Moyu's ink wash sleeve. The moment Yun Moyu saw Li Dogdan's big, watery eyes, she forgot everything else, her face flushing with embarrassment. She then turned to Li Xiaonan and exclaimed, "I... Third? You!"
Li Xiaonan looked at Li Dogdan with a pleading gaze. Li Dogdan sweetly smiled and nodded. He took Yun Moyu's icy hand and said, "Third Mother, how about I show you our courtyard?"
Yun Moyu dazedly nodded in agreement.
As Li Dogdan walked ahead, he didn't forget to wink at Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan sighed in relief; having a smart and considerate son was truly wonderful.
Spirit Weapon had been holding back for a while before finally asking, "This child isn't yours and Ling Kui's, is he?"
Ling Kui's cheeks flushed as she replied, "Dad! What are you saying! This child hatched from an egg. By the way, Dad, can you tell where he came from?"
Spirit Weapon frowned and shook his head. "I just have a vague feeling that this child is extraordinary." Li Xiaonan felt a black line forming on his forehead and chuckled, "Father-in-law, he's your grandson; don't think too much about it."
He led everyone into the courtyard and simply arranged their accommodations, only to find that there weren't enough rooms... The small courtyard originally had only four rooms; one was for Zhang Hao, leaving him with only three to allocate.
Now he had three sisters, a father-in-law, and a son—if he gave up his own room, it still wouldn't be enough! He scratched his head in frustration and asked Zhang Hao, who was greeting everyone nearby, "Senior Brother, when does the Arena competition start?"
Zhang Hao nodded and smiled, "You really picked a good time; it starts in a week."
Li Xiaonan let out a breath and grinned, "That's great! I have a place to stay now. Phew... I want a villa!"
Zhang Hao glanced at the people in the courtyard, smiling as he nodded. He truly admired this junior brother; in such a short time, he had made so many friends and family. Naturally, he regarded Nine Phoenix as one of them, unaware that Nine Phoenix's true form was a Fire Phoenix.
At that moment, he still didn't know that Li Xiaonan had just suffered a devastating loss. He said, "Xiao Nan, I've been staying at Star Picking Tower to cultivate for the upcoming competition next week. This house is empty anyway; you can stay here for now."
Li Xiaonan quickly shook his head, saying, "Senior Brother, how can I accept that?"
"Don't be silly, Li Xiaoyang. There's nothing to feel embarrassed about; there's no need to be polite with your senior brother!"
Li Xiaonan stopped refusing and smiled, "Thank you, Haozi!"
The two exchanged smiles. In the end, Ling Kui and Spirit Weapon shared one room, Li Yanrong and Li Dogdan another, Yun Moyu had her own room, and Li Xiaonan had one for himself. As for Nine Phoenix, he could only sleep in the courtyard. Being a spirit beast, he wasn't used to staying indoors; he found a Phoenix Tree at the entrance and lay down on it to start building a nest. Of course, he always remembered Li Xiaonan's command to transform into human form.
That night, Ling Kui and Yun Moyu both blushed as they entered Li Xiaonan's room. Li Xiaonan pushed them onto the bed with a mischievous grin when suddenly they heard a knock on the door.
"Xiao Nan, can I come in?" It was Li Yanrong.
Li Xiaonan froze and stammered, "Sister, it's... it's so late. Is there... something you can tell me tomorrow? You should... get some rest."
The figure outside hesitated but eventually left.
Li Xiaonan sighed in relief while Ling Kui said, "You should go check on Yanrong. You haven't had a chance to talk to her alone since you returned. She's at Golden Core Stage now; once she reaches Nascent Soul Stage, she'll be cultivating with us sooner or later."
Yun Moyu bit her lip and urged, "Go on! What are you waiting for?" She had learned some things about Li Yanrong from Ling Kui. In terms of seniority, Li Yanrong was actually the first to be with Li Xiaonan. Unfortunately, her cultivation was weaker, so she hadn't been able to keep up with him or Obedient Dragon II. It seemed that Li Xiaonan also held some reservations about her and hadn't shared many things with Li Yanrong.
In reality, among cultivators of the same age group, Li Yanrong's cultivation was not only strong but quite impressive. However, with all the extraordinary girls around Li Xiaonan— Ling Kui being an immortal body who had cultivated for over a hundred years and Yun Moyu having an extraordinary background despite her young age—it was no wonder she felt overshadowed.
For Li Yanrong, what else could she do but silently accept it?
Li Xiaonan smiled and nodded, saying, "Thank you to my two beautiful and generous wives. I'll be back soon; I won't leave you alone!"
Li Xiaonan quickly went to find Li Yanrong, who was staring out at the moon, lost in thought. She was startled by his sudden embrace. "Xiao Nan?"
"Yes. What were you about to say to me?" Li Xiaonan asked as he kissed her delicate neck.
There was always an indescribable feeling he had for Li Yanrong. In the past, he would never have dared to act this way. But as his cultivation improved, so did his courage.
Li Yanrong silently accepted his kisses and softly said, "I want to... go back to Li Family Fortress and see my parents."
Li Xiaonan paused, holding her tighter and burying his head in her shoulder. He said quietly, "Sister... Li Family Fortress... is gone."
Li Yanrong froze and turned to look at Li Xiaonan, seeing tears glistening in his eyes. His expression was stern yet filled with endless pain.
"Father... Mother... they..."
Li Xiaonan shook his head and pulled her back into his embrace gently. "Sister, it's okay... You still have me, and I still have you."
Li Yanrong dared not ask further. She could feel the deep sorrow radiating from Li Xiaonan, and she held him tightly in return.
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