Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 374 - 368 Thank you

Chapter 374: Chapter 368 Thank you

Li Xing smiled kindly and said, "Xihan, don’t be afraid. With Grandpa here, no one dares to bully you."

Hearing this, Li Xihan, eyes brimming with tears, said aggrievedly, "Grandpa, Father has arranged for me to marry the playboy of the Zhao family. I don’t want to marry him. Grandpa, you must make the decision for your granddaughter."

"Haha!"

Li Xing laughed heartily, "Good granddaughter, if you don’t want to marry, then you don’t have to."

Li Xihan didn’t expect Li Xing to agree so readily and was stunned for a moment. She tentatively asked, "Grandpa, are you serious?"

Li Xing chuckled, "Could there be any falsehood in that?"

At this, Li Xihan was puzzled and whispered, "Grandpa, if I don’t marry, what if the Zhao family becomes hostile towards our Li family?"

"Haha!"

Li Xing laughed heartily again, "Xihan, there is no need to worry about that. It was the Zhao family who proposed to break the engagement."

"What?"

Li Xihan exclaimed, "Grandpa, did I hear that right? The Zhao family broke the engagement?"

Li Xing chuckled, "Why, do you still wish to marry into the Zhao family?"

Li Xihan frowned deeply and said, "Grandpa, that’s not what I meant. I’m just surprised. It’s only been two days, and the Zhao family already broke off the engagement?"

Now it was Li Xing and Li Mo who were puzzled.

Li Mo, with a solemn face, asked, "Xihan, what do you mean by two days?"

Li Xihan recounted her encounter with Yan Rufeng in detail.

After listening, Li Mo let out a long sigh.

"So, the Zhao family breaking the engagement is likely related to this Young Master Yan."

Li Xing paused, looked at Li Mo, and asked, "Momo, I don’t think it’s all because of Young Master Yan. There must be another reason."

Li Mo hesitated and asked, "Father, do you think the Zhao family has some ulterior motive?"

Li Xing remained silent, lost in thought.

Li Xihan, however, had complete faith in Yan Rufeng for a very simple reason: Yan Rufeng was the first person she had ever seen dare to fly over Feng City. Before meeting him, she had never even heard of such a thing. If Yan Rufeng didn’t have absolute confidence in his abilities, he wouldn’t have dared to ignore the prohibition.

From the conversation between Li Xing and Li Mo, Li Xihan could easily discern that they were very concerned about the Zhao family breaking the engagement.

"Grandpa, whether Young Master Yan is involved or not, we will know once I find him and ask. Please don’t worry about the Zhao family breaking the engagement."

Hearing Li Xihan say this, Li Xing forced a smile.

"Xihan is right. Let’s find Young Master Yan, ask him, and then decide what to do."

Li Mo bowed and said, "We should do as Father suggests."

...

Yan Rufeng could never have imagined that the Li family would be so fearful of the Zhao family breaking the engagement.

After Li Xihan revealed everything about Yan Rufeng, the Li family decided to let Li Xihan fully commit to finding Yan Rufeng.

After Li Xihan left, Li Xing dismissed the clan members, leaving only himself and Li Mo in the Li family’s council hall.

Li Xing frowned deeply, shifted his gaze to Li Mo, and asked, "Momo, what do you think about what Xihan said?"

Li Mo bowed and said, "Father, if the Zhao family breaking the engagement is truly related to that Yan Rufeng, then Yan Rufeng is no ordinary person. We should find a way to befriend him."

Li Xing nodded with satisfaction and said, "What if this matter has nothing to do with Young Master Yan? What should we do then?"

Li Mo paused for a long time before showing an angry expression and said furiously, "Then we cannot let the Zhao family push us around."

Li Xing smiled slightly, "Do you have a better plan?"

Li Mo’s eyes gleamed, and he said, "Then I’ll find a way to form alliances with the other five major families in Feng City to resist the Zhao family."

"Good."

Li Xing continued, "Momo, do not make the family alliance public. First, go and sound them out."

"As you command..."

After Li Mo left, Li Xing’s eyes were filled with murderous intent, and he said sternly, "While my Li family fears the Zhao family, I don’t believe they aren’t afraid too. For the sake of self-preservation, I believe they will form an alliance with my Li family. Once my Li family allies with the five major families, even if the Zhao family doesn’t start trouble with us, I, Li Xing, will certainly take them on..."

In order to protect themselves, the Li family sought to form alliances with the other five major families. Although Feng City seemed calm on the surface, undercurrents began to stir.

After leaving the Zhao family, Yan Rufeng asked around and learned that for the past few years, the Zhao family had been doing things that caused resentment among the immortals. Forced to endure their power, no one dared to oppose them and had to suffer in silence.

After understanding the situation, Yan Rufeng had a plan in mind.

Two days later, while searching for Qingyue, Yi Mu, and Tian Lang, Yan Rufeng found no trace of them in Feng City.

For some reason, he made his way to "Fengqiao Water."

The waters of Fengqiao flowed gently, and a bed of guqin provided solace.

The guqin was an ordinary instrument, but its sound was filled with longing.

Perhaps Yan Rufeng missed Yi Mu too much, and the guqin was something he crafted in his spare time.

The melody eased his longing, and as the music ended, a graceful figure appeared beside Yan Rufeng.

"Giggle!"

"I never expected Young Master Yan’s music to be so beautiful. I must admit, I am no match."

Yan Rufeng slightly raised his head and smiled faintly, "Miss Xihan, what brings you here?"

"Giggle!"

Li Xihan smiled sweetly.

"Young Master Yan, the eight hundred miles of Fengqiao Water all belong to my Li family. Why can’t I come here?"

"Ha!"

Yan Rufeng laughed.

"Now that the Zhao family has broken the engagement, you should stay at home and focus on cultivation."

"Hehe!"

Li Xihan smiled, thinking to herself, "As I guessed, the Zhao family breaking the engagement is related to Yan Rufeng. This boy with the sword is quite extraordinary. Hehe..."

Yan Rufeng stood up, put away the guqin, and said calmly, "Miss Xihan, now that the Zhao family has broken the engagement, you are free. We owe each other nothing. Farewell."

Yan Rufeng said this and was about to leave.

Li Xihan was initially ordered to find Yan Rufeng and bring him to the Li family. She hadn’t expected that after saying just two sentences, Yan Rufeng would be ready to leave.

Li Xihan pouted and quickly said, "Young Master Yan, please wait."

Yan Rufeng turned around and smiled, "Miss Xihan, do you have something else?"

Li Xihan pouted and said, "Young Master Yan, can’t I invite you to my Li family even if I have nothing specific?"

Yan Rufeng smiled faintly.

"Miss Xihan, you know I am very busy and have no time. I cannot visit your Li family."

"Ha."

Li Xihan showed a hint of disdain.

"Young Master Yan, my Li family has taken in quite a few servants who ascended from the Lower Realm in recent years. If any of these servants are friends of yours, wouldn’t it be a missed opportunity if you just leave?"

"Oh."

Yan Rufeng suddenly became interested and asked quickly, "Miss Xihan, are you serious?"

"Giggle."

Li Xihan smiled sweetly, "Young Master Yan, you made the Zhao family break the engagement without reason, just like saving my life. How could I deceive you!"

"Hey!"

Yan Rufeng laughed happily, "If that’s the case, then I, Yan Rufeng, will accompany Miss Xihan."

Li Xihan’s face bloomed with a smile, and she said happily, "Then please, Young Master Yan, follow me..."