Lord of Bones

Chapter 580 Proof of Identity
Li Yuan shuttled between the streets of Qingwei City according to the memory left deep in the soul of the old village chief.

He walked around the corners and through the alleys with ease.

Half an hour later, the two finally arrived in front of an extraordinary mansion.

The mansion occupies an extremely large area, and a shabby plaque hangs on the vermilion door.

The four characters "Qingwei Li Family" are engraved on the dilapidated plaque.

Li Yuan frowned slightly. He found that the plaque was somewhat different from what the old village chief remembered.

In my memory, the plaque only said "Li Family", with a few small words "Qingwei Separation Family" engraved next to it.

It seems that a lot of changes have taken place here in the past fifty years.

On both sides of the gate, a pair of majestic stone sculptures of mythical beasts quietly guard the mansion.

Bright red silk is hung on the lintel, making the door extra festive.

Li Yuan guessed that some grand wedding event should be held in the mansion.

He took a deep breath and stepped onto the red carpeted steps in front of the door.

At this moment, an old man at the door suddenly said loudly: "A distinguished guest has arrived..."

His voice was loud and powerful, echoing in the square in front of the mansion.

The old man looked at Li Yuan and Teng Qing up and down with bright eyes.

Obviously, he did not know these two guests.

The old man has lived in Qingwei City for more than a hundred years and has met most of the prominent figures in the city.

He asked doubtfully: "You two look a little strange. I wonder which guest you are? What is the gift?"

This person Li Yuan has some impressions. Apart from Li Guangzhu, this person contributed the most to force the old village chief to leave.

At that time, the old man's cultivation was only in the middle stage of Nirvana, and his talent was quite mediocre, but he won Li Guangzhu's trust and became the latter's confidant.

Time goes by, and now he has entered the perfect level of Nirvana. Although his face is slightly older, his aura is no longer the same as before.

A sneer appeared at the corner of Li Yuan's lips, and he said lightly: "Li Yuanlong, the Li family of Longyang, has a death-grade elixir and a bottle of death-defying elixir."

"Li Yuanlong, the Li family of Longyang, is a dead elixir and a bottle of death elixir." After hearing this, the old man nodded slightly and then announced loudly.

As soon as he finished speaking, a trace of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes, and he immediately realized that something was wrong, and shouted sternly: "They are here to cause trouble, capture these two people quickly!"

Before he finished speaking, the four guards on both sides of the door took action immediately.

They are all in the late stage of Nirvana Realm. In the Qinggu Continent, this level of cultivation is enough to serve as the guardians of the eight major sects.

The four guards moved and shot at Li Yuan and Li Yuan like arrows from a string, with a fierce momentum.

Teng Qing, who was beside Li Yuan, snorted coldly, and the breath in his body surged out like a wave, instantly sweeping towards the four guards flying in mid-air.

The four guards felt a powerful force binding them tightly, and their bodies were suspended in the air, unable to move.

Suddenly, the meridians all over their bodies bulged like snakes, and their mouths and noses were dripping with blood.

Seeing this, Li Yuan spoke slowly, with a hint of indifference in his voice: "Teng Qing, it's enough to teach them a lesson."

Teng Qing nodded slightly, and the majestic aura immediately receded like a tide.

The four guards who lost their restraints all fell to the ground, spitting blood from their mouths. They obviously suffered serious internal injuries.

When the old man at the door witnessed all this, he was horrified and sweat dripped from his forehead.

He turned around and flew into the mansion.

Li Yuan raised his palm slightly, and an invisible force firmly fixed the old man in the air, making him unable to move at all.

The old man looked ferocious, his eyes widened, and he wanted to shout, but found that he couldn't even make a sound.

"What happened back then will be remembered by you."

Li Yuan retracted his palm and walked towards the mansion expressionlessly, passing by the old man.

Complex emotions flashed through the old man's eyes, and a look of disbelief appeared on his ferocious face.

He tried to speak, but only a weak, hoarse sound came out of his throat:

"You...you are really the same person back then..."

Li Yuan and Teng Qing did not look back, as if they were turning a deaf ear to the old man's struggle and fear.

They continued to move forward, and their figures gradually disappeared into the depths of the mansion.

The body of the old man suspended in the air suddenly began to squirm violently, his meridians bulged as if being torn apart, and a terrifying aura emanated from his body.

However, this breath did not last long, and the old man's body quickly collapsed and turned into a blood mist, dissipating in the air.

The four guards lying on the ground at the door with frightened faces saw this scene, and the fear in their hearts reached its peak in an instant.

They were pale, trembling, and almost fainting.

At the same time, they were secretly glad in their hearts.

Fortunately, Li Yuan showed mercy to them before, otherwise they might have ended up in the same fate.

.........

Inside the mansion, lanterns are hung high and colorful ribbons are flying, like a colorful dream.

Laughter and festive music intertwined and filled the air.

All the commotion and noise outside the door seemed to be blocked by the joyful atmosphere, making it appear distant and vague.

Li Yuan followed the memory of the old village chief and walked through the flowery garden and the winding corridor hung with exquisite lanterns. The lanterns swayed gently in the wind, emitting a soft light.

The end of the corridor is connected to a stone bridge, which is carved with complex patterns. The stream gurgling under the bridge makes a pleasant sound.

At the other end of the stone bridge, a majestic square came into view.

On the square, there are thousands of people, like a bustling ocean.

Every figure exudes a strong aura, among them there are countless powerful people in the Yuanshen realm. They are standing or sitting, talking or laughing, with different expressions.

There are no fewer than ten strong men who have reached the middle stage of the Yuanshen Realm, and the fluctuations of Yuan Power they emit are even stronger, as if they can shake the world.

Sitting on the main seat at the end of the line of sight was an old man.

The old man's beard was a foot long, as white as snow, and fluttered gently in the wind.

The eyes are as deep as the sea, as if they can see everything in the world.

The fluctuations of Yuan Power emanating from his body have actually reached the late stage of Yuan Shen Realm, standing like a majestic mountain.

He was also the only strong person in the late Yuanshen realm at this banquet.

Next to the old man, there was an exquisite jade table filled with all kinds of delicacies.

His eyes sometimes swept across the figures in the square, and sometimes stayed on the scenery in the distance, showing a sense of calmness and calmness.

The entire square is lively yet orderly, festive yet solemn.

Every figure is immersed in the atmosphere of joy, as if forgetting the troubles and sorrows of the world.

On the stone bridge, Li Yuan also felt unprecedented excitement and expectation in this joyful atmosphere. He stopped and raised his head slightly, with a cold murderous intent in his eyes, and his eyes were firmly fixed on the old man on the main seat.

The old man is Li Guangzhu, the head of the Qingwei branch family. Time does not seem to have left many traces on his face.

But the majesty and domineering spirit coming from his bones showed his great strength.

Li Yuan's heart was in turmoil. He didn't expect that in nearly fifty years, this old guy would break through to the late stage of the Yuanshen realm.

While Li Yuan was deep in thought, a graceful maid wearing a light green dress and a sweet smile on her face walked over lightly.

When the maid saw Li Yuan and Li Yuan standing motionless on the bridge for a long time, she took a step forward, bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "Two distinguished guests, the banquet is about to begin. Please take your seats as soon as possible."

Li Yuan withdrew his gaze, turned to the maid, and asked: "Who is the protagonist tonight? What kind of banquet is this?"

The maid was stunned by this question. The person who came to the banquet didn't know anything.

The maid was impressed by Li Yuan's momentum and replied respectfully: "A few days ago, the head of the family successfully advanced to the late stage of the Yuanshen Realm and became one of the only seven heavenly kings in Qingwei City.

"Tonight is a banquet held to celebrate the master's feat."

As she spoke, she raised her head and looked at Li Guangzhu on the main seat, her eyes full of reverence and admiration.

Hearing this, Li Yuan looked at Li Guangzhu again, with a sneer on his lips.

He pointed at Li Guangzhu and asked with a coldness in his voice, "Is it him?"

Hearing this, the maid's face as white as jade instantly showed a trace of confusion and confusion, and then she nodded.

She thought for a while, and finally couldn't help but asked softly: "Aren't the two distinguished guests Yuan Zhe from Qingwei City?"

She was a little confused in her heart. She thought that the family leader had a prominent position and reputation in the city, especially the news that he had entered the late stage of the Yuanshen Realm. Everyone knew about it.

In her mind, how could anyone know anything about this?

After confirming Li Guangzhu, Li Yuan ignored the maid's questions and focused on the old man in the distance.

While walking, he slowly took out the jade ring that Li Yuanlong entrusted to him from Yun Ring.

Gently putting the jade ring on his finger, he wanted to take revenge on behalf of Li Yuanlong.

As the distance between Li Yuan and Li Guangzhu gradually narrowed, the guests in the square began to notice this change.

They all turned their attention to Li Yuan and the two of them, and they started talking one after another.

"Li Clan of Longyang, Li Yuanlong, is here to congratulate Li Guangzhu on his promotion to the late stage of Yuanshen Realm and on being ranked among the powerful Heavenly Kings!"

Walking to the center of the square, Li Yuan used his Yuan Power to turn his voice into invisible waves, which slowly spread to every corner of the mansion, like morning bells and evening drums, echoing in the ears of every guest.

Li Guangzhu was chatting and laughing with several guests. Hearing this voice, he stroked his long beard, a proud smile appeared on his face, nodded and said: "You're welcome, our distinguished guests have come from afar, please take a seat quickly!"

However, just before he finished speaking, his smile suddenly solidified on his face.

A trace of indescribable shock flashed through those eyes that had seen all the vicissitudes of the human world, and he murmured: "Longyang Li family, Li Yuanlong..."

This name was like a key, opening up the long-lost memories in his mind.

"No...impossible!" Li Guangzhu's body suddenly trembled and he stood up suddenly, with a hint of disbelief in his voice, "How could you survive!

"Back then, I seriously injured you with my own hands and watched you escape into the Wenmang Mountains..."

Recalling that scene that year, Li Guangzhu felt an unspeakable fear in his heart.

Back then, in order to ensure nothing went wrong, he personally seriously injured Li Yuanlong. Seeing Li Yuanlong staggering and escaping into the Wenmang Mountains, he thought everything was over.

The Wenmang Mountains are a notoriously dangerous place, where countless strong men have fallen into disgrace.

Li Guangzhu firmly believed that Li Yuanlong, a mortal, could not come out alive.

He did that matter in an extremely secretive manner. Apart from Li Yuanlong himself, only he and one of his confidants knew about it.

However, the young man in front of him made all his confidence collapse instantly.

Li Guangzhu couldn't believe that the young master of the main family who was supposed to die in the Wenmang Mountains would actually stand in front of him intact.

Li Yuan raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth, glanced at the many guests in the venue, slightly cupped his hands, and said in a cold and firm voice:
"Everyone, there are some personal grudges between me and the head of the Li family that need to be settled tonight. The banquet ends here. I hope you don't mind."

As soon as the words fell, the originally lively banquet suddenly became silent.

The eyes of all the members turned to the old man who was sitting on the main seat with a calm expression.

"Boy, no matter who you are from the Longyang Li family, the Longyang Li family has not interfered in any affairs of the Qingwei Li family since fifty years ago.

"If you are here to congratulate us, we welcome you.

"If you are here to cause trouble, don't blame me for being rude.

"Even if this matter comes to the Li family in Longyang, it is justified."

Before Li Guangzhu could speak, a slightly thinner middle-aged man walked out of the crowd. He stood upright and had a stern look on his face, and shouted to Li Yuan.

"Who is your Excellency?" Li Yuan smiled slightly. He did not take this middle-aged man who was at the peak of the early Yuanshen Realm in his eyes.

"Tianyan Yan family, Yan Gongbai branch of Qingwei branch." The middle-aged man introduced himself.

Li Yuan's heart moved, and he naturally knew that the Tianyan Yan family's status among the hundreds of Wenhe families was the same as the Longyang Li family, and they were both at the bottom of the stream.

"Have your Qingwei family ever separated from the Tianyan Yan clan?" Li Yuan asked with a faint smile.

"This..." Yan Gongbai was silent for a moment, pondered for a moment, and frowned, "The Qingwei branch has not separated from the Tianyan Yan family.

“But the Qingwei Li family has indeed separated from the Longyang Li family, which is a well-known thing.

"Could it be that the Longyang Li family wants to..."

Li Yuan waved his hand to interrupt Yan Gongbai and said, "I said, this is a personal grudge between me and the head of the Li family.

"My name is Li Yuanlong, and I lived in Qingwei City for several years fifty years ago.

“Fifty years is neither too short nor too long.

"But I believe that some of the seniors present should remember it."

As soon as these words came out, there was silence in the place.

After a while, someone finally remembered something and said in surprise: "Are you the young head of the family who was sent by the Longyang Li family to Qingwei City more than fifty years ago?"

Many elderly people present recalled this reminder.

Although Li Yuanlong was a mortal back then, he attracted much attention because he threatened Li Guangzhu's position as the head of the branch family.

"Didn't he go to the Wenmang Mountains to find a way to rescue those who couldn't repair the Yuan?" someone asked doubtfully.

Another person speculated: "It seems that he has found a way.

"Otherwise, after so many years, if he could not cultivate his essence, he would have become a dying old man. How could he be so young?"

"But why can't I feel any energy fluctuations in him?" Someone asked.

"It's possible that he has some aura-shielding Yuanbao on him." Someone speculated.

As everyone started talking, the atmosphere gradually became tense.

(End of this chapter)