Bulwark of Light

Chapter 392 When the Great Wall Collapsed

The wind in the cemetery swept the dead leaves.

Surrounds the brand new tombstone.

The tombstone is engraved with “the twenty-seventh patriarch of the Li family, Li driving the tiger”.

Li Qingsui was wearing a filial robe and knelt before the tombstone. She wiped the old and new tombstones. People stayed outside, leaving this last peace to her.

She’s been here for a long time.

In fact.

She doesn’t have anything to say to her father…she just wants to stand here.

It’s quiet here.

Quieter than anywhere in the world.

It’s just… the worlds outside are not noisy because they are.

It can be noisy where there are people.

Two hours after Li Qingsui stood still in front of the tombstone, the Elder Council members waiting outside the cemetery lost their patience.

Several Elders looked at each other in blank dismay, wondering what the girl was doing standing in front of the tombstone.

Don’t say a word.

Does not do an action.

Compared to the fallen tombstone, the back is more like a stone tablet.

“What is she doing?”

“She’s not doing anything?”

“Just standing there…”

“When will you stand?”

The cemetery is still quiet.

But the psychic communication is full of these kinds of noises.

It stands to reason that after the burial of the tombstone, the ceremony has ended, and those who came to the cemetery with respect have all left… But the Li family is the ancient five masters, with complete and serious etiquette.

patriarch is dead.

Although there is no time to hold the “adoptive” ceremony, the successor appointed by the patriarch, Li Qingsui, is the new “patriarch”.

She didn’t go.

The Elder Council cannot go.

She didn’t move a step, and the elders would wait outside the cemetery, unable to move a step.

Another thirty minutes passed.

Second Elder sighed softly and walked over slowly, his expression soft and comforted in a wide voice: “Miss… Please condolences.”

The girl standing in front of the tombstone, He slowly raised his head.

She calmly looked directly at the old man in front of her, her voice was not loud, but all the Elder Council members who were waiting not far away could hear.

Li Qingsui said word by word.

“Call me patriarch.”

The Second Elder of the Li family with white eyebrows and beards, his expression is still the same soft, complex meaning flowing in those deep pupils …without the slightest hesitation, he changed his title: “patriarch, it’s getting late, and…”

He looked up.

The sky was low.

There was no rain when it came.

But at this moment there is a faint sound of muffled thunder.

Nagano is like this every winter, cloudy, rainy and snowy.

“I’m afraid it’s going to rain any longer.”

In less than a second.

Li Qingsui said, “What I’m waiting for is rain.”

Second Elder did not expect these words.

For a moment, he didn’t know what to say.

“Everyone is willing to accompany you here, you must be very sad…”

Li Qingsui glanced up at the sky, looked back at the elders, and said calmly: “In that case, Come with me in the rain.”

Today was deliberately chosen just to get in the rain.

Since the rain doesn’t come.

Then everyone… just wait with me.

……

……

When Gu Shen left the inner mausoleum.

It has been raining for half an hour.

He climbed the top of the hill, and in the fog, looking out from a distance, he saw a little girl with a wet but straight back, and a group of Elders who were drenched in soup.

These people stood in front of the tombstone in an eccentric silence.

This is really a rare scene.

Putting it normally… It’s hard to imagine that the five elders who are pampered and pampered will also have such an embarrassed side.

It stands to reason that the funeral is long overdue.

Those who accompanied us have all left, and those who stay here should be the core backbone of the Li family and members of the Elder Council.

Li Qingsui never left…

Did she want to get caught in the rain on purpose?

Gu Shen didn’t get close. He stood in the fog and watched from a distance, and soon discovered the noteworthy details…

Uncle Gao didn’t seem to attend this funeral , at least Gu Shen didn’t see his silhouette.

In addition, some people stood still in the rain, and until this time, they still looked solemn and kept their bodies straight.

However, some people no longer maintain the most basic etiquette, no matter their standing or demeanor, they all seem a little tired and no longer tense.

This is a very important thing.

The Li family is an ancient clan that pays great attention to “etiquette”, which is why these people have not left until now. If Li Qingsui does not leave, they cannot leave… But the real reason for staying here It should be composed of two parts: the awe of the “old patriarch” and the crowding of the “new patriarch”.

The conversation in the ward can be seen.

Some elders are already “seeing the dagger” and don’t want to endure it any longer.

On this matter, Gu Shen couldn’t understand… Since he has endured for so long, why should he endure it any longer?

He thought of the last words of Li’s patriarch before he died.

【”Those who are eager to jump out…just…”

“Fly Camp Dog Gou…”

“Maybe think about it… …how dare they jump out…”]

Before going to sleep.

Li Quhu seemed to have a smile on his face when he said this.

The spiritual connection with the shrine mountain did not surprise him. Perhaps this patriarch already knew what would happen after his death…and his final choice was, when he was about to die. , to maintain a “balanced” situation and leave it to his daughter.

And sent a reminder to Gu Shen.

The reason why people who are afraid of tigers dare to jump out.

It’s not because the tiger is sick, weak, or down… maybe not even because the tiger is dead.

A cowardly person is always cowardly.

There is only one reason why they dare to jump out.

There is a stronger and more terrifying existence than the original tiger.

……

……

It rained for an hour.

Among the elders waiting in the cemetery, some of them were already shaking all over because Li Qingsui didn’t hold an umbrella, so they naturally could not hold an umbrella, and because Li Qingsui didn’t use his “supernatural ability”, they couldn’t use it either. “Extraordinary Ability”.

Just drenched, next to, endured, suffered.

When someone can’t bear it.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

Li Qingsui finally spoke up, she turned and left without the slightest hesitation, and walked out of the cemetery.

And those who waited were mostly decreed and relaxed.

They made eye contact with each other, dissatisfied.

This is just a crazy girl.

During the funeral, I took all the members of the Elder Council to accompany her in the rain…

Outside the cemetery.

As the crowd dispersed, Second Elder stopped Li Qingsui, his tone was still calm, but he was no longer respectful.

“There is one thing I would like to inform you on behalf of the Elder Council.”

So far, Second Elder has not cast aside all considerations for face.

Li Qingsui is still Acting Patriarch so far.

So even he needs to be addressed with honorifics.

It’s just…the age difference between the two is a little too big, the gap of several decades, when he said the last word, it was quite meaningfully lengthened.

It sounds like a reminder to remind Li Qingsui to also pay attention to his “honour words”.

If you are interested, you can take the initiative to cancel.

Then I will cancel it logically.

“What’s the matter with you…” Li Qingsui stopped and looked at the old man calmly.

She deliberately rereads the first word, which is also a reminder.

She heard it.

But…she didn’t use honorifics.

“Oh…an insignificant little thing.”

Second Elder laughed, softly saying: “The Elder Council held a new The results of the round of voting have come out… We decided to oppose it again.”

“Reason.” Li Qingsui said coldly.

“The reason is that we can’t predict the real benefits that this plan may bring to the Lee family… A place like Shensi Mountain has not been a member of the Elder Council for a long time.”Second Elder said calmly, “We must personally check the evaluation value, at least we need to have the right to know.”

Li Qingsui narrowed his eyes.

She looked at this old man who was nearly sixty years older than herself.

“On Shensi Mountain, only Patriarch Xu, Dao Protector, and talisman holders are allowed to enter… In the past 100 years, this rule has not changed.” Li Qingsui said slowly: “You want to break this Rules?”

Second Elder laughed.

He hooked the head.

“no no no…I don’t mean to offend.”

The old man looked down at the little girl in front of him, it was also raining heavily, and his robe was in the transcendent source quality. Under the action, the water quickly evaporated, and it returned to dryness. It swelled up, and the rain threads on the top of the head were also bounced off by the spirit strength, as if there was a big umbrella propped up, but the big umbrella did not cover Li Qingsui. top of the head.

Contrast.

The figure of the two is like a mountain with a chick.

“For the past 100 years…members of the Elder Council will get a talisman. This means that we have the right to enter the shrine’s boundary…don’t go to the mountain to check the situation, but the Elder Council is right Patriarch and Dao Protector’s respect.”

Second Elder shook the head and said, “It’s just that now… the situation is different. The Elder Council can’t trust a fifteen-year-old child if the Shrine Mountain appears. Can you really solve the problem…”

Li Qingsui took a deep breath.

She looked up, wanting to say something.

A wisp of invisible flame burns up in the rain curtain!

“chi chi chi ——”

The rain from the crackle was scorched by the flames, shattered, and turned into a mass of steam.

A warm palm rested on the little girl’s shoulder.

Gu Shen came out of the rain curtain, his body was not stained with a trace of rain, and when he put his fingers on Li Qingsui’s robe, the fire turned into a warm current, which instantly warmed her cold body.

Same as the old man.

The “moist vapor” on Li Qingsui’s body was instantly evaporated and discharged.

A warm field, turned into a big umbrella, propped up above her head.

She looked back at the familiar face, lost for a moment, but soon came back to his senses.

Li Qingsui raised her voice and coldly said: “So…you don’t agree with my patriarch identity?”

This is a very inexplicable trick.

She knew…why did she come here today, none of the Elder Council dared to disobey her, not just because they followed etiquette and rules.

More because… behind him, there is Uncle Gao.

When she wants to put an end to an argument, she just needs to bring this identity out…

The argument will end.

Second Elder has nothing to say.

He did not argue with Li Qingsui about the so-called identity dispute, but said meaningfully: “But patriarch … you must be clear, the Li family is an ancient clan, and everything we do has a clear The rules. Even patriarch can’t act wilfully, but also needs to abide by the rules.”

In this sentence, honorifics are no longer used.

He lost his last patience and said, “The Elder Council exists to monitor and regulate the conduct of the patriarch… If we object, then this proposal will not pass.”

Li Qingsui was silent.

She knew…Second Elder was right.

If it was because of the unapproved vote that led to the suspension of the [Lamp-seeking] plan… then no matter how she proposed it, it would be useless.

“Do you know… how much money did Mr. Lee spend scavenging antiques this year?”

Second Elder coldly asked, “Do you know how many people are laughing at us? What? The branch children of Jiangbei, the hired transcenders, many people don’t have Sealed Artifacts, and what are you doing? Buying those soulless junk…”

“Sorry…”

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Gu Shen spoke at this moment.

He smiled and said, “If I remember correctly… the [Lantern Search] program should have only been carried out for one year. The lack of Sealed Artifacts in the north of Li’s Jiangbei should not have happened this year, right?”

This remark by Second Elder sounds very powerful.

It seems that Li Qingsui made a very stupid and heinous decision… But in fact, for a huge extraordinary force like the Li family, there are many plans that cost vulgar things every year. Planning is just one branch of it.

It is possible to increase revenue and reduce expenditure.

But it’s a little ridiculous to put the reason here.

Gu Shen has always been unaccustomed to seeing such a situation, so he simply pointed it out.

“What do you…what do you want to say?”

Second Elder’s expression suddenly gloomy.

“What I want to say is very simple…”

Gu Shen said lightly: “If your Excellency really wants to solve the problem of insufficient hand-sealed items for the Jiangbei branch disciples, the best The method is to separate out the excess sealed objects in the Snow Forbidden City, narrow the gap between the rich and the poor, and achieve uniformity inside and outside.”

Naked irony.

Any one of the Five Great Families is impossible to weaken the power of the Snow Forbidden City to reinforce the so-called “Jiangbei branch”.

But…that’s right.

Because it’s just an excuse.

“In addition, I would like to remind your Excellency that Mr. Tiger Expelling was the one who passed the plan at the beginning, that is to say, the expenses and maintenance of [Lamp Search] were all appointed by the patriarch.” Gu Shen said leisurely. , “Perhaps Your Excellency can explain why I only remembered to oppose this proposal today.”

Lee’s Second Elder looked deeply at the junior in front of him.

He looked at the inner mausoleum with some trepidation, thinking of Gu Shen’s various identities, the successor of the Divination Technique, the S-Rank of the Judgment, the suspected grandson of Gu Qilin, etc… In the end, he chose restraint.

“Gu Shen…remember that this is Qingzhong, I will give you three points of thin noodles.” He said solemnly: “Today’s affairs, the old man will not investigate for the time being…”

“It’s not necessary.”

Gu Shen casually, “I don’t need to give me face in the future when I’m not in Qingzhong… I know very well that the reason why you didn’t turn your face today is not my face, but the face of Master Qianye, Gu Qilin, Gu Nanfeng, Mister Shu, Tiantong Senior Sister, Madam Lu…these people. ”

Gu Shen directly read out the names of a series of backers behind him.

Li’s Second Elder dumbfounded.

He never fought with Gu Shen Dealing with, I didn’t expect… This youngster’s move is so rude and shameless.

I just said something very ironic and very true.

Gu What if Shen is not in the clear grave?

There is still a mountain on top of a mountain.

Li’s Second Elder has to admit that the name Gu Shen said just now…is the real Eastern Continent The peak characters of the peak, their forces are united, and they can almost control the lifeline of most of the Eastern Continents. As their own identity, how dare to offend one of them?

Since Gu Shen doesn’t teach the rules.

Then he had to cast aside all considerations for face and gave a warning.

“Think about it, what’s your last name? Are you really going to meddle in Li’s affairs? “

Gu Shen laughed lightly and asked, “I’m not Li, so I can’t get involved?” “

The Second Elder said coldly: “People with foreign surnames… it is best to have self-knowledge and stay away.” ”

The voice just fell.

A large hand was placed on his shoulder.

Second Elder looked horrified.

Behind That person came without a shadow, and went without a shadow.

“If you don’t have the surname Li, should you go further away? Gao Tian spoke softly, his voice was like a ghost.

Second Elder only felt that the sound was all blocked in his throat.

He was fooled.

This is knowing Gao The sky is here… He is leading himself to say this remark.

This time, he wants to explain, but he can’t speak, so he can only whisper: “Mister Gao… This is of course a misunderstanding… “

“You know… what I was like in Nagano twenty years ago.” “

Gao Tian patted the old man’s shoulder and said warmly, “Don’t go too far, it touches my bottom line, I can do anything. “

Second Elder bowed his head and said nothing.

I have to say that the members of Li’s Elder Council seem to be very talented in the matter of “admitting counsel”.

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Gu Shen has seen more than once the scene of their confession and silence.

After a while, Second Elder adjusted his expression, looked at Li Qingsui, and spoke calmly.

“ I’m here, just for a routine notice. “

“Since Lord Patriarch said before his death that everything is done according to the rules… Then all proposals and plans will be voted on by the Elder Council according to the rules. If opposed, it will not be passed. “

Before leaving, he once again cast his eyes on Gu Shen.

It’s just this time, his eyes are full of warning…

Gu Shen understands the meaning of Second Elder’s eyes.

It probably means that although you Gu Shen is the successor of Divination Technique, there are Judgments, Gu family, Qingzhong…

But If you’ve crossed the line.

Then…don’t blame me for being rude!

He was just laughed.

“Gu Shen—”

When the two passed by, both of them stopped for a moment.

Second Elder sounded transmission with spirit strength, and simply pointed out the purpose of his previous eyes.

He Coldly asked: “You are backed by a huge wall, so majestic… But how can you know that the huge wall will not collapse? ”

(end of this chapter)