Chapter 21
"Mmm." Longbao seized the opportunity to show his loyalty: "Don't worry, Master, Longbao can't bear to leave either, and will always stay with you."
Longbao healed Luo Hengzhi's leg, which not only made Longbao Luo Hengzhi's spirit pet, but also showed that Longbao had done Luo Hengzhi a favor. Luo Hengzhi values gratitude above all else and would never abandon Longbao!
Luo Hengzhi: "Come on, I'll take you home!"
"Yes, Master, let's go home!" Long Bao nestled steadily on Luo Hengzhi's shoulder. His master was taking him home; he would have a home now.
Li Family Old House
"Grandpa, isn't this only son of the Jiang family a bit too arrogant? Not only have you invited him three times, but it's almost noon and he still hasn't arrived." Li Man kept looking out the door and complaining.
Li Nao smiled helplessly. Seeing how anxious his granddaughter was, he was afraid she had really taken a liking to the Jiang family boy. The Jiang family had a decent status and could be considered a good match for his granddaughter.
As long as Jiang Mo hands over the You Token, he certainly wouldn't mind a marriage alliance with the Jiang family. If he's in a good mood, he might even help Jiang Mo cure his serious illness. After all, what the Jiang family can't do, the Li family can do with a little effort!
He has now mastered his divine skills and will live as long as heaven and earth, becoming immortal. There is nothing in this world that Li Nao cannot accomplish!
Li Nao looked at his follower and said, "Check on Li Xue'er's side."
At this moment, the charming woman Xin Yue walked in: "Grandpa, don't worry, Li Xue'er just called, the two of them will be here soon."
“That’s more like it,” Li Man said. “Grandpa, I hate that Li Xue’er. She pretended to be the eldest daughter of the Li family to become a minor star, but she never comes to visit you. This kind of person clearly doesn’t know how to be grateful for the family’s care. She should be expelled from the Li family and see how she can rely on our Li family to establish herself in the entertainment industry. That way, Jiang Mo will naturally not want her anymore.”
"Okay, let's do as Man'er wishes," Li Nao said indulgently.
As they got out of the car and entered the Li family's old house, Li Xue'er suddenly reminded Jiang Mo again: "Once we're inside the old house, stay close to me and don't wander off on your own."
"Don't worry, I know how to behave when meeting your elders," Jiang Mo patted Li Xue'er's hand reassuringly.
Although Jiang Mo is usually a bit oblivious, he can still sense his girlfriend's nervousness and unease.
But Jiang Mo didn't care too much. In their Jiang family, when the collateral relatives came to the main house to meet his grandparents, they were also a little nervous and couldn't relax. But in fact, his grandparents were very easygoing, so there was no need to be nervous.
Although Li Xue'er didn't know why the old mansion insisted on seeing Jiang Mo, she was certain of one thing: nothing good was coming from the old mansion.
Although she only came to the old house to pay New Year's respects with her brother and sister-in-law at the end of the year, she had witnessed Li Man's unreasonable and domineering nature, and the old man of the Li family was an even more ruthless person. She had no desire to come to this old house.
She had already declined the offer when Jiang Mo had family matters to attend to last time, thinking the matter was over. However, the old family mansion sent someone to her brother's place to urge him again, which made her even more certain that there was something wrong.
As for what the old house was planning, Li Xue'er was self-aware and didn't think that the old house was focusing on her this time.
Although some people in the industry are spreading rumors that she is the eldest daughter of the Li family, that is a message released unilaterally by the company, hoping that she will use the Li family's influence to get orders for the company. However, she had already clarified at a press conference that she was only from a collateral branch of the family. As a result, the company cut off several resources that she had negotiated herself.
Moreover, since the old family had been insisting on bringing Jiang Mo along, Li Xue'er wondered what Jiang Mo could possibly have that would catch the old family's eye. Although the Jiang family was powerful, they were still not comparable to the Li family.
Li Xue'er really couldn't understand what the old house was planning. As a member of the Li family, she had no choice but to obey the old house's arrangements.
Li Xue'er could only keep a close eye on Jiang Mo, since Jiang Mo was, after all, the eldest son of the Jiang family, and the old mansion probably wouldn't easily fall out with the Jiang family.
Master Yunqing and Ye Zi used invisibility talismans to appear above the Li family's old residence.
Ye Zi looked at the thin barrier above the Li family compound and the even denser black aura in the courtyard. It seemed that the Li family had a protective barrier, which meant that someone in the Li family had probably mastered evil magic.
Ye Zi: "Master, what kind of cultivation does this person practice?"
“The technique of ‘immortality’.” Master Yunqing looked toward the back courtyard, where thick, dark yin energy was constantly surging out.
"The art of immortality is a proper immortal-level technique, but the one shown here has been altered and turned into an evil technique that shortens one's lifespan."
Ye Zi had never heard of the immortal body being born and never dying: "Immortal-level magic? The art of immortality?"
Master Yunqing: "A thousand years ago, there was a pseudo-immortal body. Although it was not a real immortal body, it was still a technique to improve one's physique after proper cultivation. You naturally don't need this kind of technique, so Master never mentioned it."
"Master, since you already knew about this, why didn't you eliminate the root of the problem sooner, instead allowing this person to master evil arts?" Ye Zi asked.
“When Master discovered that the Yin energy was gathering here, the spell was already in progress. If it were forcibly interrupted, the person’s body would explode uncontrollably. This is an urban area, and who knows how many ordinary people in the vicinity would be harmed,” said Master Yunqing.
Ye Zi understood. So that's how it is. No wonder her master specifically instructed her not to interfere in the affairs of the Li family's inner quarters.
Ye Zi: "Master, please go to the inner quarters. Jiang Mo, your disciple will accompany you."
Master Yunqing took out an antidote pill, which Ye Zi took and swallowed.
“Grandpa, this is Jiang Mo from the Jiang family of Yunjing City.” Li Xue’er glanced at Li Nao and felt that something was off about the old man, but she didn’t dare to look him in the eye.
"Hmm, the Jiang family... is not bad." Li Nao said, looking at her granddaughter and smiling.
Although Jiang Mo's appearance is not as good as Luo Hengzhi of the Luo family, it is still outstanding. My granddaughter's taste is still good.
Jiang Mo stared at Li Nao. This person was very strange. His expression and body were stiff, and he looked very sinister. He looked so withered that he was almost not human. Could it be that the person in charge of the Li family has some serious illness?
Also, the air in the Li family's place is terrible. He really wants to leave and take his girlfriend back to the mountain as soon as possible. The air at Lingju Temple is much more refreshing.
"Grandpa, the meal is ready." Xin Yue's gaze swept over Jiang Mo's neck, and she smiled gently.
Jiang Mo suddenly felt a chill creep up his neck. He felt cold as soon as he entered the Li family. He wondered if he was about to have a relapse of his illness, but he had taken the medicine his master had given him, so he shouldn't be having an attack!
Is there something evil or unsavory about the Li family?
Jiang Mo had already entered the Lingju Temple, so he naturally knew that ghosts and monsters existed. Now, he felt increasingly that the entire Li family was cold and gloomy, especially Old Master Li, who seemed very strange.
Jiang Mo put down the gifts he had bought and said politely, "No need to trouble yourself. We have already eaten before we came. I am with Xue'er, so we should visit Xue'er's family."
"Jiang Mo, I am the eldest daughter of the Li family. My name is Li Man. I allow you to call me Man'er from now on. I hereby announce that you and Li Xue'er have broken up. From now on, you are my boyfriend." Li Man spoke arrogantly, glancing sideways at Jiang Mo as if waiting for him to express his gratitude.
Jiang Mo was stunned by this bizarre move. Who was this? What idiot was talking just now? Has he lost his mind?
Seeing that Jiang Mo had no reaction, Li Nao reminded him, "Jiang Mo, it's your good fortune that my Man'er has taken a liking to you."
Jiang Mo was completely dumbfounded. No, these people are all crazy! He accompanied his girlfriend to meet her parents, and this is what he saw. The old and the young all have the same behavior!
Li Xueer never imagined that the old house would be handled in this way. It's simply incomprehensible that feelings could be forcibly taken away!
Not wanting to linger, Jiang Mo grabbed Li Xue'er and turned to leave without a word: "Xue'er, let's go."
"Who gave you permission to leave?" Li Man stood in front of Jiang Mo. "Jiang Mo, let me tell you, do you think you could leave the Li family's gate today without my permission?"
Bodyguards gathered outside the door, completely blocking the entrance.
"I never expected the Li family, the number one family in Qingyong City, to behave like this. I've really seen something new today." Jiang Mo shielded Li Xue'er behind him, his eyes filled with disdain and his tone mocking.
Li Nao's eyes were fierce as he shifted his gaze to Li Xue'er: "Li Xue'er, you should advise him to know his place."
Li Xue'er was so frightened by Li Nao's murderous gaze that she instinctively grabbed Jiang Mo's hand tightly.
The old mansion is known for its ruthless killings, and it's impossible for the city lord's mansion to find any fault with it. No matter how someone dies, it will always be ruled an accident, and the old mansion will never be held responsible.
Li Xue'er gripped Jiang Mo tightly. No, she had to calm down. She couldn't let Jiang Mo die here. Jiang Mo was someone she had brought with her; she couldn't harm him.
"Jiang Mo, please say yes, please say yes to Miss. If you say yes, everything will be alright." Li Xue'er pleaded with Jiang Mo.
Jiang Mo saw the threat Li Nao posed to Li Xue'er and reassured her, "Xue'er, don't be afraid, nothing will happen. My master is very powerful. She knows I came to the Li family. If I don't go back, she will come looking for us."
"Since Young Master Jiang is so ungrateful, we can't blame anyone but him. Take action and strip the protective token off his body first," Xin Yue instructed the security guards outside the door.
The Li family's real purpose in sending him here was to obtain the Youpai!
Jiang Mo looked at Old Master Li's lifeless appearance again, and then he understood. No wonder his grandmaster asked that question today; it turned out that the old man had taken a liking to the longevity-promoting effects of the Youpai brand.
Since the Grandmaster asked, he must know about the Li family's situation. Perhaps the Grandmaster and Master are near the Li family.
With this in mind, Jiang Mo became even less afraid. If this old man dared to touch him, his master would definitely come to his rescue.
Jiang Mo declared loudly, "If you want the lucky charm, let's see if you have the ability."
"Master, save your disciple! This old bastard is bullying your precious disciple! If you don't come out soon, your darling disciple will be gone!" Jiang Mo suddenly shouted loudly outside.
Hearing Jiang Mo's shouts, Ye Zi frowned. What kind of disciple did she take on? Shouting and yelling like that? Ye Zi was considering whether she could quit.
"Jiang Mo, what are you doing? No one outside can hear you," Li Xue'er reminded him. The Li family was heavily guarded with bodyguards, and no one dared to linger in front of the Li family's gate.
Jiang Mo: "My master must be here. I'll call out so he can locate me."
Li Man laughed: "The eldest young master of the Jiang family is so funny, talking about location tracking. What, is your master GPS, or is he a global positioning system?"
"What are you all standing around for? Start searching them, look for the badge!" Xin Yue shouted at the security guards who were watching the commotion and snickering.
Jiang Mo was held down and searched: "What are you doing? Don't touch me."
"Master, are you just going to stand by and watch your disciple be bullied?" Jiang Mo started shouting again. Why didn't his master appear? Jiang Mo could only watch helplessly as the amulet was taken away.
Xin Yue's eyes lit up when she saw the lucky charm, but she quickly concealed the gleam in her eyes and turned to hand the lucky charm to Li Nao.
"This is the brand?" Li Nao held it in his hand and examined it carefully. "The appearance is ordinary, and I can't see anything special about it."
Although Li Nao had achieved "immortality," he still needed rare items to nourish his body, especially those that prolonged life. Therefore, despite his apparent disdain, Li Nao still held the amulet in his hand.
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