"..."
Li Wei never expected that this bunch, who had just agreed last night, would change their minds so quickly, like day turning into night. The ones who had shouted the loudest about not going to Hundred Mountains were now the first to run.
In an instant, The three brothers, who were rushing towards Hundred Mountains, abruptly stopped in their tracks and exchanged startled glances.
Their chests were moving!
"Big Brother, the ancestor in my arms moved!"
"We've been discovered! Didn't we agree that if we wrapped up the ancestor, he wouldn't be able to find out?"
"As expected of the ancestor! I knew you were always watching me, hahaha! It seems you don't actually like the heads I sacrifice, but you enjoy watching me kill!"
"..."
You three little brats, why don't you say something a little less creepy?
[Stop, don't go!]
Li Wei didn't have time to scold them, so he used the ancestral tablet to write these words.
But seeing the words in mid-air, they all shook their heads.
Li Tianyi smiled and said, "Ancestor, I know you're worried about our safety, but this time, we really have to go."
"Yes, Ancestor, I'm definitely not going there seeking thrills."
Li Tianqi's expression was sincere.
As soon as he said that, Li Tianyi immediately covered his mouth and said with a wry smile, "Ancestor, don't listen to this lunatic's nonsense."
"Our family has been peaceful these past two years, but yesterday, when the High Priest of the Spirit Jade Division came, his words felt off. I could tell that they might attack in the near future, and it will be a large-scale invasion. It won't just be those three divisions then."
"That's why the High Priest of the Spirit Jade Division was in such a hurry to seek cooperation. He's afraid that other invading divisions will compete with them for territory."
Hearing this, Li Tianqi pulled Li Tianyi's hand away and stared at his elder brother in disbelief, as if saying, "I figured it out, but how did you, a gravedigger who doesn't care about worldly affairs, also guess it?"
Li Tianyi ignored his younger brother.
He said, "Mister Yu Xian was wholeheartedly devoted to Azure Cloud. The things he left behind must be treasures, at least something that can help our Li family. I am willing to trust Yu Xian this once and seek another chance for our family's survival."
"Besides, I'm used to digging graves. With so many seniors helping, I might actually be able to find what others can't."
"Hehe."
Li Tianyi grinned foolishly.
Then, the three fools stared intently at the ancestral tablet, as if they were looking at Li Wei.
Li Wei could see that no matter how he tried to persuade them, it was useless. They seemed to have a belief, a conviction that they were the most suitable ones to carry out this mission.
Then...
"Boom!"
The screen went black instantly, enveloped in a cloud of dark mist—the black smoke released by those three!
Li Wei's face darkened.
Clicking on the three brothers' icons again, he saw them flying at high speed.
"Ahahaha, Big Brother always has a plan! A feint, and we escaped!"
"Quick, wrap up the ancestral tablet, and the ancestor won't be able to find us."
"Are you idiots? The ancestor is definitely still watching! Hurry, hurry, or the ancestral tablet will catch up to us!"
"..."
Li Wei ran his hand from his forehead to his chin, gritted his teeth for a moment, then let out a long sigh. "What a bunch of nitwits," he muttered.
Then, He switched the view to where Li Yaowen was.
This time, only the ancestral tablet floated up.
"Ancestor."
Seeing the ancestral tablet floating beside her, she said, "As expected, you've discovered us. Do you want me to bring those three rascals back?"
"..."
As expected, Li Yaowen could always figure things out to some extent.
"I really have to go."
Li Yaowen smiled sweetly. "Those three are quite reckless. I need to protect them. Besides, I have some influence within the Wu Clan, and this time, we must obtain that treasure. Our family has been quiet these past two years. I also want to show the Wu Clan that even within their territory, the Li family descendants can move freely as if no one else is there!"
"Ancestor, I didn't intentionally hide this from you. It's just that Father... he's getting old, and I've grown up. He's increasingly worried about my safety. If I hadn't kept it a secret, he definitely wouldn't have let me come."
Li Wei fell silent.
What do you mean "getting old"? That's just an excuse.
How could he not know that Li Yaowen and those three little rascals shared the same thought? They all sensed the imminent arrival of the Wu Clan and wanted to give the Li family an extra edge.
Li Yaowen was simply afraid that if she spoke up then, Li Dalong would take the initiative and shoulder the burden himself.
He suddenly laughed.
"Damn!"
He slammed his fist on the table. "Go ahead and fight for it! Your ancestor is your strongest supporter!"
...
A moment later, Li Wei switched the view to where Li Dalong was.
The coffin lid burst open, and Li Dalong emerged from the smoke.
"Damn it! Those little rascals! Even Yaowen is disobeying me now!"
The moment Li Dalong saw Xu Cuihua holding Li Changyao, he started shouting with a face full of fury, "I could almost forgive those three little rascals, but Yaowen... she's going to be the death of me!"
His good daughter actually lied to him!
"Why are you so worked up? Even the ancestor isn't in a panic," said Xu Cuihua, as gentle as ever.
"...."
Li Wei touched his nose. To be honest, the well-behaved Yaowen lying had made the ancestor anxious too.
Xu Cuihua smiled. "Well, that's how children are. They did it so we wouldn't worry. Look at you! They didn't dare tell you yesterday because they were afraid you'd stop them."
"Your worrying now will only make them uneasy. Calm down. They've already gone. Just make sure Yaozu and Yaoqing are ready to support them."
"Ah, you're right."
Li Dalong nodded slightly.
Just as he was about to act, someone came to report.
Both Li Dalong and Xu Cuihua furrowed their brows, and the couple headed towards the living room.
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