My Cultivation Prowess Peaks after I Buried the Great Emperor's Corpse

141 Birthday Celebration, Slap in the Face!

“The Qingyi Marquis’s Mansion of the Xia Dynasty actually came to the Li family’s birthday ceremony?”

Everyone was astonished.

Although the Qingyi Marquis’s Mansion could only be considered a mid-tier power in the Xia Dynasty, they were much stronger than the Li family of the Heishui Water City.

Furthermore, behind the Qingyi Marquis’s Mansion Manor was the Emperor of the Xia Dynasty!

It was said that the Qingyi Marquis’s Mansion was highly regarded by the Emperor of the Xia Dynasty and had a bright future ahead.

“Is there a relationship between the Qingyi Marquis’s Mansion and the Li family?”

“There should be.”

“I heard that the first Qingyi Marquis of the Xia Dynasty once received the help of an ancestor of the Li Family. The latter saved the former’s life. Therefore, the relationship between the two families has always been maintained. Although they don’t usually interact, there is still some relationship between them.”

“I see!”

…

Everyone was enlightened.

At the same time, after sending Pei Jianzhi to the Purple Cloud Hall, Li Xuandao hurried out again and welcomed the Qingyi Marquis’s Mansion with a smile.

“It is the Li family’s honor to welcome the Qingyi Marquis’s Mansion. Niece Luo, please take a seat in the Purple Cloud Hall,” Li Xuandao greeted warmly.

However, although Luo Qinghan appeared calm and indifferent in the face of his warm reception, she exuded a cold aura.

Compared to her, Yue Furong’s eyes revealed a cold aura. Her gaze toward Li Xuandao was simply icy.

Hmm?

Sensing this coldness, Li Xuandao frowned.

He did not understand how he had offended Luo Qinghan or the Qingyi Marquis’s Mansion.

“Niece Luo, you…”

“Clan Leader Li, may I ask if the Eighth Young Master Li Chenzhou is here?”

Li Chenzhou?

Li Xuandao was even more confused when he heard this.

“This … To be honest, I haven’t seen Chenzhou in the past two days. However, he should appear at the birthday ceremony later. Niece Luo, why are you looking for him?” He asked curiously.

In Li Xuandao’s impression, Li Chenzhou and Luo Qinghan didn’t seem to have much interaction. Why did Luo Qinghan specifically ask for him?

“Could it be that there’s something I don’t know about?” He thought to himself.

Although he was puzzled, he didn’t think too much of it.

After inviting Luo Qinghan and Yue Furong into the Purple Cloud Hall, he went to greet the other guests.

…

Thump!

After some time, a majestic bell rang. The long-awaited ceremony finally began.

“The auspicious time has arrived. The birthday ceremony begins! Inviting all the descendants and clansmen of the Li family to pay their respects to Old Ancestor Duantian.”

Suddenly, a loud voice resounded throughout the manor.

Whoosh!

As the voice fell, the young masters, direct descendants, and clansmen of the Li Family came to the Purple Cloud Hall one after another. They were prepared to pay their respects to Li Duantian in order.

Li Xuandao glanced at them and immediately frowned.

Out of the nine most outstanding young masters of the Li family, only seven had come.

The Eldest Young Master, Li Chengtian, and the Eighth Young Master, Li Chenzhou, were nowhere to be seen.

Both of them were his sons.

“Chengtian has always been steady. Furthermore, he had sent a message saying that he would arrive this morning. Why is he still nowhere to be seen? Could it be that something happened on the way? And that unfilial son, Li Chenzhou. Today is the patriarch’s 800th birthday. Why did he disappear without a trace?”

The more he thought about it, the more Li Xuandao was puzzled.

Hence, he waved his hand and called for the butler, Li Shanhe.

“Why hasn’t Chengtian arrived yet? Didn’t his message say that he would be here this morning?”

“This… I don’t know either. Clan leader, could it be that Eldest Young Master was delayed on the way?” Li Shanhe asked tentatively.

Regarding this, Li Xuandao shook his head.

“Chengtian has a steady personality. He is capable of distinguishing the importance of matters. Besides, even if something did happen, he would’ve sent a message in advance.”

“Patriarch, don’t worry. Eldest Young Master will surely be fine.”

“I hope so. Oh, right, where’s Li Chenzhou? Why haven’t I seen him for the past two days?”

“This… Clan leader, I haven’t seen any traces of the Eighth Young Master in the past two days either. Ever since Young Miss Luo Qinghan of the Qingyi Marquis’s Mansion came, his whereabouts have been a mystery,” Li Shanhe replied.

Hmm? Luo Qinghan again?

Li Xuandao frowned even more when he heard this.

Luo Qinghan had just asked him about Li Chenzhou’s whereabouts. Now, he learned that Li Chenzhou’s whereabouts were mysterious all day long, and it seemed to be related to Luo Qinghan.

This made him wonder what kind of relationship there was between the two.

“Clan leader, the ceremony has already begun, but the Eldest Young Master and Eighth Young Master have yet to return. Why don’t we let the other young masters and clansmen pay their respects to the old ancestor first? ”

“Mm, that’s good too. Immediately send someone to look for them and see if you can find them.”

...

“Yes.”

Li Shanhe bowed in response.

As he spoke, he arranged for many people to go out and look for Li Chenzhou.

Li Heishui, who was hiding in the darkness, saw this scene clearly.

“Heh, you want to find Li Chenzhou? You will be able to see him very soon.”

It was soon time for him to perform.

…

The Li family did not know about Li Heishui who was secretly plotting against them.

At this moment, in the majestic Purple Cloud Hall, the birthday celebration was in full swing.

“Li Chengyin pays his respects to the ancestor. I wish the ancestor eternal life!”

A man in embroidered clothes with an extraordinary temperament took the lead to come before Li Duantian and kowtowed.

...

After saying that, he handed over an ancient jade box that contained a 30,000-year-old Dragon Blood Lingzhi. Its rich medicinal fragrance swept through the Purple Cloud Hall.

“A Dragon Blood Lingzhi… Chengyin is so thoughtful.”

Li Duantian smiled and nodded. He seemed to be quite satisfied with this birthday gift.

“Li Chengjin greets the patriarch. I wish the patriarch a long and prosperous Dao path.”

After Li Chengyin, another man in embroidered clothes with an imposing appearance came before Li Duantian and kowtowed respectfully.

Soon after, he also presented his birthday gift, a high-grade Face-preserving Pill.

After using it, all living beings below the Heavenly Cycle realm would look 300 years younger.

“Chengjin, this item is not bad. I like it very much.”

Li Duantian was all smiles.

After all, everyone wanted to look young.

“Li Chengyuan greets the patriarch. I wish the patriarch good fortune and longevity.”

“Li Chengyue greets the patriarch. I wish the patriarch…”

“Li Chengshan greets the patriarch.”

…

As the ceremony proceeded, the outstanding young masters of the Li Family appeared in front of everyone one after another and respectfully offered their blessings to Li Duantian.

At the same time, they presented their birthday gifts.

“Li Chengfeng pays his respects to the ancestor. I wish that the ancestor will not fall and that he will live forever.”

Suddenly, a voice caught Lin Wudao’s attention.

Li Chengfeng? The Ninth Young Master of the Heishui Ancient City?

In an instant, Lin Wudao’s gaze landed on the other party.

Previously, it was this person who caused him to lose nearly ten million Fate Energy value.

Lin Wudao had always remembered this name.

“If there’s a chance, I must make this kid pay back all the Fate Energy value I lost. If he can’t, I’ll take the Li family’s resources as compensation,” He secretly calculated in his heart.

Then, Lin Wudao observed the situation of the birthday celebration in the Purple Cloud Hall for a while before turning his gaze to Li Heishui, who was hiding in the dark.

At this moment, the other party had already quietly arrived at the Purple Cloud Hall. Moreover, the corners of his mouth had curled into a cold and evil smile.

“Xuandao, where are Chengtian and Chenzhou?”

At this moment, Li Duantian’s doubtful voice rang out in the Purple Cloud Hall.

“Patriarch, Chengtian may have met with some trouble on his way over. He’ll only return to the Heishui Ancient City after a while. As for Chenzhou, it is said that he went out to look for a birthday gift for the patriarch and has not returned yet,” Li Xuandao said respectfully.

Hearing this, Li Duantian smiled and shook his head.

“These two children are so worrisome. Remember to let me know when they’re back.”

“Yes. Ancestor, don’t worry. If nothing goes wrong, Chengtian and Chenzhou will return very soon…”

Boom!

Just as Li Xuandao’s voice rang out, a disheveled figure suddenly fell from the sky and appeared in the Purple Cloud Hall under everyone’s watchful eyes.

The figure crashed straight into the ground at Li Xuandao’s feet.