32 Homesick (1/2)
Even though the energy flow felt delicate, it was actually extremely tough. However, Jun Mo Xie was still discontented as this amount of energy could only be considered the starting stage. It was hardly useful. Indeed, it could be useful when he was gambling, but would it be useful in a life and death battle with a sword user? This level of energy was simply not enough!
Even if it’s the divine silkworm’s silk whose single thread can hold up to two hundred jin, a highly praiseworthy capacity, Jun Mo Xie wanted more. He wanted a hundred or a thousand of those threads to come together and become his source of internal energy!
His desire to strengthen the energy flow to fill up his meridians, caused Jun Mo Xie to feel like there was still a long way to go.
However, Jin Mo Xie held a huge advantage - which was his capability of using sneak attacks which were truly incomprehensible and indiscernible! Jun Mo Xie closed his eyes as he thought of ways of using the energy flow in his body. Slowly, he entered a meditative state…
Backed by a huge group of men, Tang Wan Li rushed aggressively towards the Li’s Residence but felt as though he had instead run into soft cotton. The Li Residence’s Head, Li You Ran received him in a warm, affectionate and hospitable manner, causing Tang Wan Li to feel a little uncomfortable, as he was not able to find any faults to argue about.
Although he had been determined to throw a fit, when faced against Li You Ran’s affable and calm smile, he found himself unable to do so. However, the act of keeping his pent-up anger was hard to bear. After drinking a cup of tea, he slammed the teacup down, resulting in the shattering of the cup.
”Come, quickly prepare another cup of tea for the old Duke.” Li You Ran continued his gentle smile as he said but then, his voice turned heavy. ”I was too careless earlier. Quickly fetch the top grade Han Yan tea in my grandfather’s room which I now recall, my grandfather had once stated that it is Duke Tang’s favourite tea.”
After instructing the servants, he lowered his voice again and looking apologetically at Tang Wan Li, spoke. ”Senior Duke, I hope you do not mind that this junior had failed to instruct my men properly earlier. At the same time, if this junior had made a mistake, then please point it out. I will immediately get the servants to fix it for you.”
Like a dog that had eaten dirt, Tang Wan Li stared with his mouth wide open, He was simply unable to utter a single sound. After a time of silence, he finally demanded. ”Get Li Feng, Li Zhen, those two little beasts, out here now. This senior has something to ask of them.”
Li You Ran showed an obviously reluctant expression. ”It is certainly a blessing for those juniors to be able to receive pointers from the Senior Duke. However, Senior Duke’s timing is a little off as those two had just committed a mistake and are currently undergoing disciplinary punishment. I hope that Senior Duke can show some kindness and wait a while for both of them to serve their punishment before coming to receive your pointers…”
When the Tang family members heard this, they became startled and started heading into the Li Residence’s disciplinary hall. Seeing Li Feng and Li Zhen being beaten to a bloody pulp, Tang Wan Li found his overflowing fury dissipating by half. He settled for only asking a few questions. Hearing that the cause of this matter was from the Meng Family’s, Meng Hai Zou, who had actually sought after Tang Yuan’s fiancée for a long time and as Li Zhen, and Li Feng, they had already been punished for their involvement in this matter. Hearing all this, Grandfather Tang’s fury towards the Li Family had mostly been dissipated but now his rage against the Meng Family soared to booming heights.
After quickly saying his goodbyes, Tang Wan Li immediately led his men back up the horses while Li You Ran personally accompanied them out, his face showing a sorry expression as he kept apologizing for being a bad host. He earnestly bid them farewell as he watched Grandfather Tang lead his group of men away and speed towards the Meng Family.
Li You Ran’s face revealed a trace of an elegant smile. In his eyes, a strange chill appeared for the briefest moments before disappearing. Lifting his robes and straightening himself. He entered the residence, his actions both leisurely and relaxed, not showing any trace of anger…
As the sky slowly became darker. Thunder broke out and the rain started falling. As the rain fell harder and harder, it seemed as though both Heaven and Earth had become one. Li You Ran suddenly stopped walking. Raising his head, he observed the thick rain; he shook his head and laughed lightly as he whispered. ”It seems that Duke Tang’s stay at the Meng’s Residence will have to be extended… Hahahaha…”
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Little Ke sat on the window, her eyes moist as her hands held onto the incense pot while staring at the heavy rain.