Chapter 1177-1178 (2/2)

The Hao branch was a powerful family in the Heavenvine Citadel They had an ancient and powerful bloodline, especially their al bloodline Both their background and bloodline were extremely noble

The reason was very si Jiere evenly-matched and both were competitors for the seat of the citadel lord

At the sa Jiere froh this competition between the two branches had yet to escalate to a life-and-death level, it has never ceased

In particular, the rivalry between Hao Yuzhen and Teng Jias quite fierce The old regal bloodline of Hao YuzhenJiwen had his wooden eyes, so he was equally powerful Both of them had the potential to become the new lord

Thus, the Hao branch naturally wouldn't agree with this matter If Li Qiye could actually cure the ancestral vine, this would result in a greatJiwen

”He is only a charlatan of unknown origin, why should we trust his words?” An ancestor from the Hao branch was certain that Li Qiye was here for the calabash: ”If our ancestral vine's calarave as he says, ould have felt it already Even our forefathers don't seem to think so The calaet attention”

Many ancestors outside of the Hao branch agreed as well After all, there were no negative signs co from their ancestral vine

If it was on the verge of collapse, the citadel would have felt it by now There should at least be sons, but none were to be found This was indicative of the vine's current status Moreover, their seal was completely untouched as well

”I don't think so” The citadel lord went against the crowd: ”If Mister Li was a liar, he should know that there would be no place for hi us However, if he is confident enough about his own strength to deal with us, then does he need to lie in the first place?”

With that, he glanced at each ancestor and said: ”Moreover, he knows ination, secrets unknown to outsiders How could a s?”

The Hao Ancestor coldly retorted: ”Soh to learn about them Plus, who dares to say with certainty that no one else has leaked the secret?”

The lord ignored him and focused on the other ancestors instead: ”Let us take a step back and assu Our ancestral vine was indeed inflicted by this cala to find treateneration to another, yet we still haven't found an alche so But now, Mister Li is confident in his ability to cure our ancestral vine — this is a once-in-enerations opportunity for us” 1

The Hao Ancestor asserted: ”What if he is just bragging in order to scheme for the Heavenvine Calabash?”

The citadel lord looked at him and flatly said: ”Gentlele junior can deceive all of us? If Mister Li is able to cure our ancestral vine, it will finally resolve this tiony Even if he doesn't, what do we have to lose? If we don't even have the courage to try, ill never be able to cure our ancestral vine”

These words were quite logical The ancestors here gandered at each other and thought that how could a junior possibly trick all of them?

”We can indeed let Mister Li try” An ancient ancestor finally spoke: ”It would be great if he can actually succeed, but he is asking for too much You should know that the Heavenvine Calabash cannot be traded”

”That's right!” The Hao Ancestor immediately parroted: ”Do you knohat it means to not have the calabash for our citadel? We have tooon it to renew their lifespans!”

Many ancestors fell silent about this topic At thisancestors that needed the calabash to prolong their lives Without it, they would have fallen long ago One could even say that without it, it would be a huge loss for the citadel in the near future

The citadel lord contemplated quietly for a second In fact, heand had made up his mind

He stood up to look at the ancestors and raised his voice: ”Ancestors, apologies for the upcoh the calabash is very important to us, what is more important than the ancestral vine…”

”… Without the ancestral vine, the citadel will cease to exist Upon its collapse, ill be left of this place? Only a few islands scattering about at sea! This alone cannot help us reach the pinnacle in the Heaven Spirit World! Without the ancestral vine, our children will have to leave their home! Please ask yourselves, is the calabash more important than the ancestral vine?!” He was very solemn in his speech

This was difficult for many of these ancestors Of course, the ancestral vine was the most important for them However, those who don't put themselves first would be scorned by the heaven and earth This was especially true for the dying ancestors They would be dooht that there was room to delay the treatment since they had ample time! 2

”Collapse — this matter is still too far away from us” The Hao Ancestor coldly said: ”We have plenty of time to find an alchemist who can heal it We don't necessarily have to rely on this Junior Li!”

The citadel lord uttered clearly: ”It h ti is certain For enerations, we have never been able to find one!”

The ancestors here found themselves in a dilemma If Li Qiye could actually cure the ancestral vine, it reat price! Not everyone would be willing to do so

”On this matter, I will have to consult some of the older ancestors” The oldest ancestor here made his decision

The citadel lord and the younger ancestors could only agree They would make a final call after the ancient ancestors have made up their minds

Regardless of whether they would eo away Li Qiye was still treated as an esteeuest

He stared at the vast sea above his rooiant leaf His eyes then focused on the distant horizon

The truth was that he didn't care for the ancestors' decision Regardless of the result, he must obtain the Heavenvine Calabash with or without their consent

A sweet breeze blew by A woman suddenly floated closer and stood by his side

She was very beautiful and ereen leaf

She looked at him and asked: ”Are you the alche?”

He looked at her and faintly smiled: ”Yes, that's me”

She said: ”I a asked ht away!”

Li Qiye laughed in response: ”Leave? Why should I have to leave?”

”Sir, you ht be unaware of this, but the situation is quite unfavorable for you” She explained: ”The ancestors think that you want to steal our calabash, so they want to imprison you…”

Li Qiye burst out in laughter before she could finish as if he had just heard the funniest thing in his life

”Why do you laugh?” She didn't understand

Li Qiye observed her for a bit before leisurely replying: ”An ancient regal bloodline floithin you At the Heavenvine City, only the Hao branch has this old treant bloodline!”

”There are twoFor millions of years, sometimes the citadel lord would have someone from a different last name, but the majority of the time, this position would be taken by one of these two branches” Li Qiye s Jiwen has wooden pupils, so he is qualified to be the citadel lord Your regal bloodline could keep up with him, but barely When his wooden pupils reach the peak, it could sentence one's life and death!”

The girl was startled and had to stagger back after hearing this She stared at Li Qiye as if he was a ghost Not even in her dreanificant person to reveal her identity

”You're only a junior yet you still dare to scheme before me? You don't know your own limits” Li Qiye lazily sneered: ”You just want to scarefound out Then you would put the bla Jiwen in order to sht”

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Once in a lifetime sounds so much better but it has been used recently This phrase sounds silly in English, but it does elevate the scale and stay true to the raw ↩

This is a coe The original intent is: those who don't cultivate the oneself is one step to benefit society and others, not just for the self However, the newin literature is: those who don't put themselves first would be scorned by the heaven and earth It is a justification for selfishness Everyone is selfish, so you have to be as well in order to survive Of course, there are other interpretations of this idiom Another one is: those who don't better the action) will be scorned by the heaven and earth One must be active and work for improvement or the heavens will not help you ↩