Chapter 502 Come on, let's show you (Part 2)
To be honest, the people from all the powerful families don't seem to be in a good situation right now. The "accidental" impact they've been caught in has resulted in their outward disheveled appearance. But with each of these revelations, the greater pressure they feel is internal.
If they still can't see that the emperor is deliberately flexing his muscles after getting this far, then they're fools.
To reiterate, a fool can't become a powerful family, at least not as the head of one.
Upon seeing the appearance of these strange creatures, no one failed to understand the meaning of "Spiritual Contract." Seeing Cui Dunli's transformation and the Bifang bird on his shoulder, everyone's breath caught in their throats.
Under other circumstances, they might have considered challenging imperial power. But under such a miracle, they were too busy currying favor with the emperor!
This is a mythical beast! It's a way to form a bond with a mythical beast!
Forget about arm wrestling, now all the representatives of the powerful families are sitting far apart from each other, wary of each other. To be a powerful family, you have to be the best, and if you have to curry favor, you have to be the best at it!
The despicable Cui family of Boling, the Li family of Longxi, and the Wang family of Taiyuan actually managed to seize the initiative!
To be honest, there's no need to watch any further. All they can think about right now is how to send gifts to the emperor, the retired emperor, and the crown prince! Even underlings need to be efficient!
Unfortunately, no one dared to stand up and object at that time.
However, it's also nice to admire some more amazing creatures.
The members of the aristocratic families, who thought they had almost adjusted their mindset, broke down again when they saw the next person to appear.
Suddenly, the blue bricks at the entrance to the training ground turned frosty white, and the white tiger slowly strolled in, stepping on the fine ice shards, its silvery-white fur shimmering with a cold halo in the sunlight.
Its enormous head drooped, and when its amber vertical pupils swept over the crowd, everyone couldn't help but shiver.
The white tiger crouched slightly at the entrance, like a giant mountain bowing down. A little girl with a skirt embroidered with golden peonies lightly climbed onto its back. Her lotus-colored dress fluttered in the wind, and the golden hairpin in her hair jingled with her movements.
Under the puzzled gazes of the crowd, the white tiger carried the little girl slowly toward the center of the training ground, with three small animals stumbling behind them—the yellow tiger cub struggled to grab its own tail, the gray wolf chased after blades of grass and leaped about, and the leopard lazily swished its tail, occasionally nudging the white tiger's hind legs.
They looked like ordinary young animals, but the little girl who was accepted by the white tiger was quite something...
Following closely behind, three familiar figures walked up: Li Jing and Li Keshi of the Longxi Li family, who were known for their good fortune, and Wang Gui of the Taiyuan Wang family.
The three didn't seem to have changed much, which made the others feel a bit regretful, but also somewhat understanding. That's right, if it were truly possible to form a contract with a divine beast, what would be the point of aristocratic families?
Being one of the four is already considered incredibly lucky; in the end, it's all thanks to the good fortune of the Cui family of Boling!
Just as they were admiring each other, Li Shimin suddenly spoke up: "This is my youngest daughter, Lizhi. Her spiritual bond talent is passable, and she has managed to bind three guardian beasts."
As soon as she finished speaking, the young men from noble families stared wide-eyed at the girl swinging her little feet on the back of the white tiger. At that moment, she seemed to be plated with a layer of golden light, making her look exceptionally different from everyone else!
Li Lizhi nimbly slid off the tiger's back, her childish voice carrying a solemn tone: "Today, the Lingqi Academy is established. Your humble servant wishes to do my part and offer a congratulatory gift."
With a wave of her hand, the three little beasts shot off like arrows towards three different locations on the training ground. The young tiger roared to the sky, followed by the howls of the wolves and the roars of the leopards. Golden halos rippled out from beneath their feet, enveloping Li Jing and his companions.
"It can't be what I think..." the head of the Cui family of Qinghe murmured in a loss of composure.
A brilliant light shone brightly in the center of the training ground, blinding everyone. When the golden light faded, a sturdy deer with coral-like antlers stood before Li Jing, a giant bear with iron-like black fur sat beside Li Keshi, and a three-tailed white fox gracefully wagged its tail in front of Wang Gui.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the three of them simultaneously flashed spirit contract marks between their brows. As they demonstrated the supernatural powers they possessed after forming contracts with the divine beasts, gasps and exclamations instantly resounded throughout the entire venue.
Everyone became even more enthusiastic, and thankfully no one stood up to oppose the final presentation, which was absolutely brilliant!
Although the mythical beast that appeared last didn't seem as wondrous as the previous two, the process of forming a bond with it seemed the simplest!
Whether it's true or not, the fact that they dared to show it proves that the royal family is indeed capable of doing it!
That's not one in four, it's four in four! A 100% probability, who wouldn't go crazy for that!
As the golden light in the center of the training ground slowly dissipated, the lingering resonance of the spiritual contract still floated in the air.
The head of the Longxi Li family suddenly stood up with a "joking" air. The silver embroidery on his brocade robe taut with the movement. He took a step forward and knelt on the blue bricks. His powerful voice broke through the stagnant air: "May Heaven bless the Great Tang! The Longxi Li family is willing to fight for the Great Tang!"
His aged voice trembled, but his cloudy eyes were fixed on Li Shimin on the high platform, as if he wanted to imprint this eagerness to show loyalty into the emperor's eyes.
This shout was like a thunderclap, and the aristocratic family members who were still stunned on the spot instantly erupted into chaos.
The head of the Cui family of Qinghe staggered forward half a step, his crown askew, but he didn't bother to straighten it, and shouted: "The Cui family of Boling has been loyal and virtuous for generations, and is willing to serve you like a dog or a horse!"
The old lady of the Zheng family in Xingyang threw down her fan, trembling as she helped her maid to kneel on the ground, her voice trembling with sobs: "On behalf of the entire Zheng family, I plead for His Majesty, and I am willing to give my life for him!"
Everyone rushed forward, disregarding all restraint and the decorum of aristocratic families, single-mindedly pledging their loyalty to Li Shimin and trying to build a relationship, eager to climb this towering tree and seize the initiative in the coming new order.
Impatient with dealing with these matters, Li Chengqian quietly withdrew, leaving the battlefield to his smug father and his grandfather, who tried to remain composed but couldn't.
Just then, Li Lizhi slipped over, proudly tugging at Li Chengqian's sleeve, and asked, "Big brother, how did Lizhi perform?"
“Very good,” Li Chengqian gave a thumbs up. “You performed the best for me the whole time. It’s just that your father’s tone was too smug, which affected your performance a bit.”
“Indeed, Father doesn’t have the potential to be a spoiled brat with a calm demeanor,” Li Lizhi nodded disdainfully. “I won’t team up with Father next time; he’s not very good at it. So, big brother, are you going to be my best friend now? Am I your best little sister?”
"Yes you are."
Although he had just comforted Qingque that morning, saying that he was the best brother and that they were the best of friends in the world, it did not affect Li Chengqian's ability to treat others with respect.
There's no way around it; top-tier playboys are popular, and being able to maintain a balance is one of their essential skills.
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