Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 168 An Family Father and Son (Two in One)

An Zheyan at the top was flipping the bear's paw on the plate with silver chopsticks. Hearing this, he raised his eyebrows. The fur hat he was wearing was pushed up by the peak of his eyebrows, his face became tense, and he said in a solemn voice:
"What are you talking about!"

An Zheyan's tone was quite gentle, and he didn't mean to blame him. It can be seen that An Jingming is really An Zheyan's heart. Any disciple in the clan who dared to say such words would have been dragged down and beaten to death. Only from An Jingming's mouth Only when you spit it out is An Zheyan serious.

"The Yu family is domineering and ambitious, while the Li family is restrained and low-key, united and vicious. My An family is caught in the middle of these two families, and it is difficult to care for each other. Isn't father afraid!"

An Jingming stood in the yard, the gold ring on his wrist reflected light in the sun, the boy with his hair tied up, stood tall and straight in the wind, staring straight at his father above him.

"This……"

An Zheyan was at a loss for words, thought for a while, and said:

"Didn't I already listen to you and lead the Ding family to Wangyue Lake to maintain the three-legged situation, and the Yu family promised not to attack the family that paid the offering... If one day the Li family invaded the north, the Yu family would definitely not I will sit back and watch the Li family expand, naturally there is nothing to be afraid of, as long as you cultivate with peace of mind, when you become a foundation, my family will have a place on the lake, wouldn't it be beautiful!"

An Jingming gritted his teeth and shook his head, looking at his father's beautiful face but couldn't get angry, he shook his sleeves and said softly:

"Father! How could the Yu family sit back and watch me achieve foundation building! My child is afraid to even form the family formation now. When my cultivation base gradually increases year by year, the Yu family will not be able to bear it sooner or later, and will definitely find an excuse to kill me!" lost my son!"

An Zheyan was stunned, opened his mouth and moved his tongue silently, but couldn't think of a rebuttal, so he could only say:
"You... what do you mean?"

An Jingming cleared his throat, and said in a childish voice:
"My family's current embarrassing situation stems from the bad geographical situation. Huazhong Mountain is sandwiched between the Li family and the Yu family. The best strategy now is to resell Huazhong Mountain to the Li family, so that the Li family can also face the pressure of the Yu family. Signing the covenant will in turn make the Yu family feel threatened by the rise of the Li family."

"I heard that Li Tongya has already cultivated Qi to the eighth level, which is just enough to attract the attention of the Yu family. Ji, if Li Tongya's breakthrough is successful, he will surround the Li family against the Yu family, and if Li Tongya's breakthrough fails, he will dominate the two families, each of which has what it needs..."

An Jingming was still talking on the other side, but An Zheyan's lips were already trembling, and he interrupted him with an ugly expression. He threw the silver chopsticks in his hand and shouted in a hurry:

"No, absolutely not. There are so many spiritual fields on Huazhong Mountain, and how many people from my family have been supported. They worked hard to get them. How can they be given to the Li family for nothing!"

An Jingming sighed softly, knowing that An Zheyan's character was absolutely impossible to evade, so he said in a deep voice:
"Since the father doesn't want to cede Huazhong Mountain, the child still has the right strategy. The key point of the Li family is Li Tongya. Alone, can he, Li Tongya, resist staying out of the matter?"

"And the Yu family is still close to my family now, so there is a great opportunity to take advantage of it. Yu Mugao is a sullen and vicious person, and he is not easy to deal with. As long as we unite with other families to surround and kill Yu Mugao, most of the threats from the Yu family will be eliminated. "

An Zheyan was confused when he heard that, seeing that he was going to surround and kill Yu Mugao on one side, and get rid of Li Xuanling and Li Xuanfeng on the other, he couldn't keep up with the child's train of thought for a while, so he murmured:

"Then my family is on the side of the Yu family, or on the side of the Li family?"

"Both sides!"

An Jingming smiled softly, raised his head slightly, and said loudly:

"The Yu family and the Li family are jealous of each other, and my family has the opportunity to sow dissension and have a good time. No matter which side dies, or there are no casualties on both sides, the beams of the Yu and Li families are considered to be settled."

An Zheyan was also quite moved when he heard the words. After a few moments of thought, he hesitated and said:
"It's just... both sides are not stupid, how can they do what you say?"

"Father, don't worry!"

An Jingming arched his hands and replied:
"It is precisely because neither side is stupid that they are afraid of each other, and if they are afraid, they will have murderous intentions. The struggle between the two is doomed, and I am just a fuse."

"Father, as long as he speaks exactly according to the words taught by the child, the two families will definitely set each other up, and both sides will suffer!"

----

Lijing Town, the house at the foot of the mountain.

Mu Yalu wandered around the yard twice, sat down on the stone bench, and the servants at the side quickly served tea.

Ever since Li Yuanjiao found out that she possessed spiritual apertures and was very talented, Mu Yalu's life in the courtyard was obviously much better. Feeling down to the lowest level, as soon as Li Yuanjiao went up the mountain, Mu Yalu immediately became one of the best figures in the courtyard.

"Ma'am, this is the tea delivered by the long house yesterday. It has been delivered to the courtyard three times this month."

The maid on the side explained softly that this woman is a descendant of Shanyue who escaped from the disaster, and she is completely indistinguishable from the Dong people. Mu Yalu brought her into the courtyard with her own hands, and she was quite trusting. Hearing this, she nodded slightly, and the maid said in a low voice when she saw this. :

"Young Master Xiu has a good relationship with Jiao'er. The eldest lady has never been used to it in the past. In the past few years, after Jiao'er found out that she has a spiritual aperture, she has begun to show her love..."

Muyalu waved his hand to signal her to shut up, and said softly:
"The eldest house has means. She has been obedient to the concubines in the courtyard for so many years, and Xiu'er has also taught her well. She is a person who can manage the house, and she is by no means an idle person. She regards Jiao'er as Yuan Xiu will be able to serve as his right-hand man in the future, so he will naturally have a good relationship with me."

Putting the small teacup on the table, Mu Yalu said in a low voice:

"Can you find out what I asked you to ask?"

"Mrs. Hui, that man's name is Li Moli, he is the fourth son of Mujiaoman, and now he lives in the east of the town."

Muyalu smiled, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said softly:
"It's a god-sent opportunity. Dongshan will get closer to the Li family in the future, and when Jiao'er grows up, he will also be surrounded by the Mulu family!"

Although the maid didn't understand why Mu Yalu said that she was blessed with a good opportunity, but she was so happy to see his wife, and she also became happy, but she didn't want the courtyard door to be knocked softly, and there were two soft "duk-duk" sounds.

"Mother, the child is back!"

"It's the son!"

The maid was overjoyed immediately, Mu Yalu stood up quickly, walked quickly to the front of the courtyard, pushed the door lightly, and saw Li Yuanjiao standing in front of the door with a smile on her face.

"Jiao'er!"

Mu Yalu took a step forward, hugged him in his arms, and said softly:
"Are you still used to living in the mountains this year?"

"Fortunately, all brothers and sisters are very kind to me."

Li Yuanjiao smiled, walked quickly into the courtyard, sat down at the stone table, took the teacup, and said in a low voice:

"Father is in retreat on the mountain this year, has mother ever been made trouble at home?"

"Never."

Muyalu replied softly, and added water to his cup, and seeing Li Yuanjiao heaved a sigh of relief, he said with a smile:
"The aunt is pretty good to my mother. There are no such things in the house, which makes me feel relieved. My brother and I don't have to be sad because of this, which saves a lot of things."

Seeing Muyalu nod and smile, Li Yuanjiao paused, and said seriously:
"In the past few days, I have dealt with my brother in the Clan Zhengyuan and learned a lot."

Muyalu raised his eyebrows to look at him, saw Li Yuanjiao put down the teacup, and said in a low voice:
"Did mother send someone to inquire about Li Moli?"

Mu Yalu was startled, nodded slightly, and replied with some anxiety:
"Have……"

Li Yuanjiao shook his head and instructed:
"Mother's identity is sensitive. Just ask someone to come to the mountain to ask me about these things. Don't go out to inquire in the future. The Li family's land is different from Dongshan and Yue, and there are many eyes and ears in the clan's main courtyard. Mother doesn't know the key to it, so don't fall into the trap."

Muyalu was startled and frightened for a moment, and hurriedly said:
"What are the consequences of this matter? But mother dragged you down?!"

"No problem."

Li Yuanjiao took a sip of tea and said with a smile:

"It's not a big deal in itself, besides, my brother gave me the secret letter and asked me to handle it myself. I just came here to remind my mother."

"That's fine."

Muyalu sighed softly, the mother and son talked for a few words, Muyalu calmed down and let the maid back down, then said softly:
"Young Master Yuanxiu...does he treat you as before?"

"good."

Li Yuanjiao also lowered his voice, and replied:

"Only the eldest son of the family can practice cultivation, and the family members are thin. No matter whether it is male or female, the eldest son is treated equally. The child has not suffered any grievances, but has gained great benefits."

"So good."

Muyalu breathed a sigh of relief, never thinking that Li Yuanjiao said again:

"I heard that my family considers that my fourth uncle is in the Southern Wilderness, and that he is dedicated to seeking the way of pure yang, and has no intention of being affectionate between men and women. The elders in the family want to adopt me to the fourth uncle's lineage as his grandson... This time I came back to ask a question. Ask your mother what she means."

"what?!"

Mu Yalu was stunned for a moment, feeling like being hit by a big cake from the sky, and said in a harsh voice:

"But...but that Qingsui Sword Immortal?!"

"Exactly."

Li Yuanjiao was quite shocked when he heard that Li Xuanling secretly revealed this meaning. Looking at his mother's unbelievable expression, he said softly:
"He... father also agreed. If so, I will become the eldest son of the fourth bloodline, which will be of great benefit in the future."

"good."

Mu Yalu nodded, she was focused on the child, of course she nodded in agreement, thought for a while, and said in a low voice:
"In this way, you can compete with Yuan Xiu for the position of the young patriarch..."

"Mother, stop talking nonsense!"

Li Yuanjiao shook his head and said seriously:

"I admire elder brother the most, and he is the only one who can be the head of the young patriarch. Jiao'er only wants to help elder brother well in this life, and has no other intentions."

"That's fine too."

Muyalu smiled when he heard the words, thinking in his heart how to convey the words to the head of the house.

"It's Namoli, who is a pleasure-seeker."

The two chatted for a while, Li Yuanjiao described Li Moli's temperament in detail, and Mu Yalu smiled and said:
"It's not that everyone is familiar with human relationships. Your Li family is only good to your own people and the people under your rule. It's a pity that Li Moli falls into the hands of you and your brother."

"The throne is given to him, what a pity!"

Li Yuanjiao didn't take it seriously, and laughed. Mu Yalu looked at him with a smile on his side, counting from Li Xuanxuan to Li Yuanxiu in his heart, and found that none of them were fuel-efficient lamps, and thought to himself:

"Everyone in the Li family is bad, both smart and bad, and it's good to be outwardly focused. After the sixth and eighth generations, the relatives are estranged, and there is really a good show of fighting between dragons and tigers. Fortunately, my son was born first. You don't have to fight with someone who is equally shrewd and cunning!"

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The top of Lijing Mountain.

Li Tongya took a few steps in the air, his figure moved sideways like a ghost, and several water-like shadows appeared around him, floating back and forth for a while, before disappearing in front of him with a puff.

""Crossing the River Turbulent Step"! It's finally finished. From now on, the enemy will be more secure. Unless you meet a foundation-building monk, you can leave calmly even if you can't beat it."

"Crossing the River and Turbulent Steps" has a total of three layers. The difficulty is fair at the beginning of practice, but it will be much more difficult in the future. It took Li Tongya seven or eight years to complete the first layer.

The "Jianghe Yiqi Jue" practiced by Li Tongya is the basic exercise of Dangling Yumen. It is in the same vein as this footwork. It should have been practiced at a high speed, but the main energy has been devoted to cultivation in the past few years. I broke through the foundation building before, so this footwork will only be taken out to have a look and practice when I encounter a bottleneck in my cultivation. The original three or four years have been delayed for seven or eight years to complete.

Only Li Xuanling in the family is quite talented in footwork, and he has mastered this footwork early, and the rest of the clan have never heard of it.

"It's a pity that the Pill Fire Heart Art, the huge Li family can't find anyone who can give birth to Pill Fire..."

Li Tongya thought about it again, the members of the Xiao family were far superior to the Li family, and the entire Xiao family was relieved that only Xiao Chuting and Xiao Yuansi could activate the pill fire.

"It's no wonder that Yu Muxian, who was worshiped by the Yu family and joined the Qingchi sect, is so valued. Being able to refine weapons must also meet the special requirements for magic arts."

Li Tongya just landed in the mountains, and a sound transmission of mana flew into the formation, echoing in the cave.

"An Jia An Zheyan is here to visit, please brother Tong Ya to open a large formation!"

"An Zheyan?"

Li Tongya froze for a moment, this person had no friendship with him, and they had tacitly carve up the Lu family together, so he didn't know why he came here today.

As soon as the magic circle was opened, Li Tongya sat in the courtyard for a few breaths, Li Xuanling had already led An Zheyan in, Li Tongya glanced at him, and said politely:

"Li Tongya met brother Zheyan."

"Brothers are welcome!"

An Zheyan grinned, and clasped his fists at Li Tongya. His bald head, which was originally shiny, now wore a gray and white leather cap. He finally looked like a rich landlord instead of a secular butcher.

"I heard that brother Tongya has broken through the eighth level of Qi training, it's really fast!"

An Zheyan took the tea bowl and nodded with a smile. The two hadn't seen each other for decades. Back then, their cultivation levels were almost the same. Now An Zheyan had broken through to the fifth level of Qi training, while Li Tongya had already reached the eighth level of Qi training.

"Brother Zheyan is absurd."

Li Tongya also refused to talk nonsense, and asked straight to the point:

"Brother Zheyan, why did you come here?"

　It was three changes yesterday, so I didn't save the manuscript today, it's a bit late.

　
(End of this chapter)