Li Jianxue (Part 3)

"In the past ten years, the [door] has only been open for those three days. The success or failure of the Li family's plan for thousands of years depends on this one battle."

The young man lowered his head even more, his face full of respect and awe.

The old man was not angry, but only had a faint smile on his face: "Forget it this time... It is said that when the empire was first established, the major families produced many talents and prospered. But now, Jianxue, you see, the talents are dwindling, and even a commoner can become a sword master."

"The Sword Saint really lives up to his name, otherwise we wouldn't have to spend so much effort to trap him first." Li Jianxue replied: "Although the noble families have been declining with each generation, based on what I have seen on the battlefield, the next generation has performed extremely well and should not be underestimated."

The old man said indifferently: "No matter how talented they are, they are just a bunch of kids. What a pity. If we give them another ten years, maybe they can make a living."

"As for Ye Jian, he does have some abilities, but under the will of God, even if human power reaches its limit, it is just like an ant." The old man's tone was extremely firm, with an imperceptible fanaticism: "The current empire is like a giant with a huge body, but it is completely unaware that its limbs are broken. The reaction of the imperial capital this time is the best proof of this."

Who could have known that while humans were struggling against the anomalies from the deep sea, the oldest family in the imperial capital had already betrayed humans.

In places that the Empire has not discovered, they have developed new rituals, using the supernatural crystals obtained from the deep sea decades ago as a carrier, and have successfully created and controlled powerful murloc mutants.

The alienated transformed in this way not only possesses all the memories before the alienation, but is also better at disguise and gathering intelligence. He can also sacrifice his lifespan to strengthen himself and obtain more powerful powers than before the alienation.

The most amazing thing is that even though they still have some remaining emotions from before, they have a more fanatical and loyal faith, and devote their whole lives to it.

These mutated fishmen have spread across the continent and have infiltrated all parties, but the imperial capital only recently discovered clues and started to make a big move.

"Father, it seems that the operation in the imperial capital was very successful." Li Jianxue said.

"Yes, they could never guess that these weapons are just discarded pawns." The old man felt proud, but at the same time, he felt a little sorry for the enemy's weakness and stupidity.

"Jianxue, I will not punish you for failing this mission. It's not that I think this matter is unimportant, but I have a more important task to give you. Don't let me down again."

"Yes, father, I will never let you down again." Li Jianxue's tone was very firm.

"We have spent countless years to get ahead. Now, the plan is only one step away." The old man coughed a few times. The once powerful Li Mingzhi is now on the decline: "The situation is sensitive now. You are not suitable to inherit my position. However, I don't have much time left. In order to win the final victory, there is something I must give you first."

He looks like he is in his seventies or eighties, but his actual age is only forty-five.

"Father, please don't... No, I will find something for you to prolong your life, and you can live a long time." The young man raised his head, and his expression like a jade statue was quietly shattered, leaving only hidden reluctance and vague pain.

He knew that although the child looked cold as ice on the outside, he was actually soft-hearted.

"What's there to regret when you dedicate yourself to the family ideals?" The old man just smiled and took out a black box.

According to legend, the Li family has something that has been passed down from generation to generation. It is so precious that outsiders are not allowed to get a glimpse of its true nature.

The old man smiled naturally: "This is a gift from God."

As the next generation successor to the Li family, Li Jianxue had heard of this item a long time ago. He just said, "I am not qualified yet."

The old man sighed and said, "Jianxue, don't be stubborn, just take it."

His expression was unusually gentle: "Don't underestimate yourself, kid. Your abilities now far exceed mine back then. You are fully qualified to be the head of the family."

You know, at this age, he is still playing with his brothers.

"I only ask you to do two things."

Li Jianxue took the black box, looking tense: "What's the matter, father?"

"Let me teach you how to use it first. You should have known that the man held five divine weapons at that time, and this is the most bizarre power among them except [Destiny]. It is said that it can break through the shackles of time... He used the five divine weapons to expand the empire, but tracing its roots, this [Time] was originally a piece of supernatural crystal from the bottom of the sea. He stole the power of God. What kind of emperor is he? He is just a thief."

The old man's voice was cold.

Li Jianxue remained silent.

"Using it requires consuming life force. Because it originally comes from the deep sea, we, as God's people, can reduce the cost of using it. You only need to drip blood from your heart on it, and you can naturally master its power. After that, no matter how badly you are injured, you can rewind your own time, or rewind a certain amount of time in your surroundings to ensure that you are invincible, but you will also be like a candle and gradually consumed by it."

Li Jianxue suddenly understood that this was one of the instruments that cost his father's life. It was also the real reason why his father, despite his mediocre talent, was able to defeat all kinds of powerful enemies and become famous.

"What if we want to go back further in time? What about the entire continent?" Li Jianxue asked.

The father smiled approvingly. "You are a smart child. Although no one has tried it, according to the research of generations of family heads, this is feasible. [Time] will be consumed, and countless lives will be lost... This is also the last step I will take to ensure the plan, and it is also the first thing I want you to do. When the critical moment comes, you must do your best to ensure the absolute success of the plan."

"That means that is the only chance. So when do you think is the right time?"

"When you think it's the right time, it's the right time. You should acknowledge the Lord now."

Li Jianxue met his father's fiery eyes and could only agree: "Okay, father."

He had a cold expression, and had taken off his armor, wearing only a thin white inner garment, which vaguely revealed his powerful curves.

If Li Yuebai were here, she would probably happily appreciate her cheap brother's good figure.

It’s a pity that they have never met each other.

He took out a golden knife and stabbed it into his chest, and hot blood dripped onto the black box.

In just a moment, a strange and powerful force hit his mind hard.

He was sweating profusely and fell to his knees on the ground. After half a day, he finally regained consciousness.

With a thought, he completely understood the magical use of the magical object.

From then on, he was closely related to it, linked to life and death, until he passed it on to the next head of the Li family.

The father looked even older: "Have you seen the child?"

"...Not yet." Li Jianxue understood who he was referring to.

"He is just a mistake I made when I was young." The old man closed his eyes, and he could hardly remember the years back then. "He is just an illegitimate child. No matter how talented he is, it will not affect your status."

"I understand, father. I won't pay any attention to him." Li Jianxue said indifferently, "Just think of it as an extra meal given by the Li family."

"But I recently heard that his talent seems to be of the growth type." The old man rubbed his forehead and smiled bitterly: "He is indeed the child of our Li family."

Li Jianxue looked confused: "Is that a good thing? I will take him back to my family and we can serve our father together."

The old man said, “No.”

Maybe he is really old, which is why he keeps reminiscing about the past recently.

The young man with black hair and black eyes, who looked similar to him, had a look of disbelief on his face: "Brother, is the family's shitty mission so important? ... Are you going to kill my whole family just because I don't want to?"

"Aren't we also...human?"

He had nothing to say to him: "You are obsessed with it. I will tell you again, and this is the last time."

"We are the people of the sea god."

In the sad eyes of his brother, he pulled the sword out of his chest, and blood splattered on the snow-white faces of a pair of babies next to him.

Bright red dye was applied on the white canvas.

He took up the sword and held it high.

The fraternal twins didn't cry or make a fuss, but stared at him with their two pairs of black eyes.

Just a moment ago, their own parents were killed in front of them, but they didn't understand what happened.

As soon as his younger brother was born, he had powerful supernatural powers. Compared to him, his younger brother had a more powerful talent. If he had not gone astray, he would not have ascended to the position of head of the family.

The pair of babies in front of them were just like them. One was born with extremely weak supernatural powers and was already born with deficiencies, while the other was born with a bright mind and outstanding talent.

His right hand was trembling and he couldn't put it down for a long time.

Finally, in the silence of the night, he made his decision.

That day, he took the two babies away, hurried back to his home overnight, and then threw the other baby randomly in the snow on the way.

He didn't think the remaining one could survive.

"Can you understand? Every generation of the Li family's patriarch has a firm belief in God. This is the cornerstone of our inheritance to this day."

"He grew up outside, has no religious roots, but has royal blood. You have been very generous in allowing him to live this long. Now, you must... eradicate him."

Li Jianxue was speechless: "Father, this is too much..."

"Do you think it's cruel?"

"After all, that is your bloodline, the next generation of our Li family..."

"Born in the wild, how can you be considered the next generation?" The old man said, "After you finish this task, I will pass the position of head of the family to you in a few days."

"Even if you don't do it, I will send someone to do it myself."

Li Jianxue sighed deeply: "Father, I know that you are tempering my heart."

The old man nodded and said, "It's good that you understand. If you want to ascend to the position of the head of the family, you need to be a little harder."

"Okay, father, since this is your request... I will definitely complete this matter and live up to your expectations."

"Good boy." The old man smiled with satisfaction: "Now that this matter is over, I will take you to see your mother."

"Is mother... okay now?"

"She is in much better condition now, and her mind is much clearer."

Li Jianxue couldn't help but think: When it's over, will they still be able to survive?

"Okay, that's it for these two things. You go down first. I will pray for Him day and night."

The old man turned his back to him, knelt before the blank-faced statue, and bowed deeply.

The glory of the old times still hums and resonates among the ancient families.

In silence.

"Father," the warrior in white clothes standing behind him said in a vague voice, "I have one more thing to report to you."

"What's the matter?" He was a little confused. He opened his eyes and was about to sit up.

Li Jianxue took a step forward, holding a golden blade in his hand.

This knife move seemed to have been thought about and practiced thousands of times. It was like a flash of golden lightning, hitting the target in an instant.

The old man who lost his magic weapon is even worse than the common people he looks down upon.

Li Ming could not speak and his mind was blank. When he was dying, he couldn't even ask "why". He just let out two "huh" sounds and then stopped breathing.

Li Jianxue had an icy smile on his face, just like winter snow meeting Cangqing: "Father, I have one more thing to tell you: you are talking nonsense, but there is one thing you said that is true - you really don't have much time left."

The blood spurted out and splashed onto the mourning hall and onto Li Jianxue's snow-white clothes.

Li Jianxue lost all his displayed emotions, leaving only coldness and indifference on his face.

Not long after, a man came to the door. Seeing the tragic scene inside, he was a little surprised: "Young Master, this happened a lot earlier than planned."

Li Jianxue was so aggressive just now, but now she has slowly calmed down: "Sorry, I didn't think it through."

"We all understand, young master."

"He still needs to live for a few more days. I'll give you the body. You can get started."

"Yes, young master."

After a moment, the old man's body sat up strangely like a puppet.

This ability comes from a small family in the North. There is no record of it here, so the chances of it being discovered are extremely small.

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"Brother," Li Yuebai pulled him pitifully, "Can't you play with me for a while longer today?"

The young man rubbed his forehead and sighed: "I do have some things to do..."

"But I haven't had a brother since I was a child... no one has ever sent me back to school..." Li Yuebai was almost relying on him.

After these few days of contact, Li Yuebai clearly felt that his brother NPC was unusually tolerant towards him, so he was completely taking advantage of the situation!

Li Jianxue couldn't push him away, so she could only be dragged by him and continue walking in the academy: "..."

"By the way, brother, who's better, you or Elvis?"

"You mean the Spencer family?" Li Jianxue said calmly, "Although we are about the same age, I applied for admission earlier, so I should have more experience than my junior."

"How about you help me beat him up?" Li Yuebai hugged his arm and said, "Although he is my senior brother, he bullied me before."

Li Jianxue paused: "He bullied you?"

"He used to call me a gigolo and he always laughed at me... Later he apologized to me because I became his junior fellow apprentice!"

He had almost forgotten about it before, but when Elvis apologized to him last time, he remembered how Elvis had looked down on him and started to get angry again.

Li Jianxue frowned slightly: "We are from the same family, and we are classmates. How can we bully our classmates casually?"

...Although the atmosphere in the First Academy is indeed quite tough, just a few words can be considered as an acceptable relationship.

The brother NPC still looked extremely handsome. Li Yuebai had no idea that such an expression could appear on a face that looked like his own. It was really novel.

Li Jianxue wanted to sigh again when he stared at her. Although she could see the cunning hidden under his grievance, she couldn't help but touch his hair and said, "Since you are my brother, of course I have to help you."

Li Yuebai held his wrist with her backhand and smiled brightly: "Then it's a deal."

Li Jianxue nodded gently, feeling that the bad-hearted man in front of her looked unusually lively, cute, and full of vitality, the only bright color in the gray-white imperial capital.