Chapter 240: Bringing Honor to Eldest Martial Uncle

Li Shouzheng did not notice his father’s shocked expression; he was completely immersed in this set of sword techniques. More than the sword techniques themselves, he cared about his connection with the di xuan sword.

Under Li Sifeng’s gaze, he actually performed the entire set of sword techniques perfectly, identical to all the moves Li Sifeng had practiced earlier, without the slightest difference.

After his initial shock, Li Sifeng was ecstatic; he never expected to have fathered such a peerless Genius.

Even Jiang Zhaoxia, in his childhood, was far from being able to compare with Li Shouzheng.

“This kid…”

Li Sifeng murmured to himself, his voice trembling.

Pei Miao smiled and said, “He and Shoumin are both Geniuses, but Shouzheng’s Comprehension Ability is higher. Eldest Senior Brother also said that Shoumin’s cultivation talent will be higher than Shouzheng’s.”

She thought back to when she first discovered her sons’ talents; her reaction had been no better than Li Sifeng’s.

Rumors were already circulating within the School that Li Shouzheng and Li Shoumin would become the next Zhao Zhen or the next Sword Solitary. News of the Sect Leader recommending the two to Zhang Yuchun, only to be rejected, also spread like wildfire; the Disciples were all marvelling at the Sect Leader’s vision.

Hearing Eldest Senior Brother’s evaluation of Li Shouzheng and Li Shoumin, Li Sifeng was even more pleasantly surprised, though after the surprise, he felt a bit melancholy.

He clearly felt that these two sons were resistant toward him.

With such talent, could they be precocious?

Would they be hard to coax in the future?

While Li Sifeng was letting his imagination run wild, the di xuan sword in Li Shouzheng’s hand let out a sword hum.

In his hands, the sword seemed like a greatsword, yet he wielded it with remarkable lightness.

Li Sifeng could feel that Li Shouzheng had not yet truly begun to Cultivate or absorb Qi, yet despite being so small, he displayed an Aura of extraordinary strength.

He even felt an inexplicable sense of awe in his heart.

This made him feel absurd; he actually felt awe toward his four-year-old son?

“From now on, stay in the Qingxiao Sect with peace of mind and teach your sons. The development of the Qingxiao Sect is too fast now; you must hold onto your position as the head of the trial hall, as it is more important than an imperial throne.”

Pei Miao followed up. Having been separated from Li Sifeng for several months, she was always restless, so she did not want Li Sifeng to go down the mountain again. As for Hegemony and royal ambitions, she felt they were not that important.

Now that she had sons, her willpower was even firmer, enough to withstand the pressure from her Family.

Li Sifeng nodded, his mind entirely filled with thoughts of Li Shouzheng’s future achievements.

He suddenly felt that his obtaining the di xuan sword was specifically for Li Shouzheng.

This sword suited Li Shouzheng perfectly, as if it were born for him.

The time it takes for an incense stick to burn passed.

Li Shouzheng finally stopped. He propped the sword against the ground, panting heavily and drenched in sweat, but his face was filled with excitement. This was the first time Pei Miao had seen him show such an expression.

“Brother, you’re so amazing!”

Li Shoumin approached, speaking excitedly. The two brothers were the same height and had similar builds.

Li Shouzheng wiped the sweat from his face and smiled. “I’m not that amazing; I can’t even unleash one-tenth of this sword’s power. This afternoon, come with me to see Senior Sister Cloud Color.”

“Senior Sister Cloud Color? Your father is back, why look for someone else?” Li Sifeng walked over, speaking with a look of displeasure.

Li Shoumin turned to look at him and said, “Father, you might not be as powerful as Senior Sister Cloud Color.”

Hearing this, Li Sifeng’s face shifted between shades of red and blue… At noon, Li Shouzheng and Li Shoumin wanted to leave after eating, but Li Sifeng called them back.

Li Sifeng decided to teach them how to absorb Qi and Cultivate.

“No, practicing the Hunyuan Scripture must have the consent of Eldest Martial Uncle. Father, you cannot teach us without authorization.”

Li Shouzheng looked at Li Sifeng and spoke seriously. Li Shoumin stood to the side and nodded in agreement.

These words made Li Sifeng’s chest feel tight with anger, yet he could find no reason to refute them.

While clearing the table, Pei Miao smiled and said, “Si Feng, don’t be in such a hurry about this. Eldest Senior Brother likes them quite a bit; he will surely teach them personally.”

Li Shoumin waved his small fist and said, “Exactly! Eldest Martial Uncle already set a plan for us. In the future, we will take first and second place in the Dharma Battle Assembly to prove that Eldest Martial Uncle’s judgment was correct!”

Li Shouzheng nodded, a look of anticipation on his face.

Li Sifeng said gloomily, “You are the sons of the head of the trial hall; in the future, you must bring honor to the Experience Hall.”

“We are Disciples of the Sect Leader Faction; we only bring honor to Eldest Martial Uncle. Father, please conduct yourself with dignity,” Li Shoumin said seriously.

Li Sifeng glared, finding his second son’s words truly infuriating.

This won’t do!

If he didn’t give them a beating, they wouldn’t know whose blood flowed in their veins.

When he was young, Eldest Senior Brother had taught him this way, often beating him into submission.

Just as Li Sifeng was about to take action, a voice reached the courtyard.

“Brother, are you well-rested? Your younger sister has come to see you.”

Li Sijin had arrived!

Hearing this, a smile immediately appeared on Li Sifeng’s face, and he walked out of the room to the courtyard to welcome Li Sijin.

The siblings were very excited to reunite after their long separation. Li Sifeng pulled Li Sijin into the house. When Li Shouzheng and Li Shoumin saw her, they all bowed in greeting. She also liked these two boys very much and reached out to ruffle their hair.

After sitting down, Li Sijin began to complain about Li Sifeng making the School worry.

“For your sake, Eldest Senior Brother even specifically went down the mountain to the Northern Border to find you. Brother, you’re an adult now; you must consider things thoroughly in the future!” Li Sijin scolded Li Sifeng.

Li Sifeng was stunned and asked in surprise, “Eldest Senior Brother went to the Northern Border?”

Pei Miao was also surprised, as this matter had not been widely publicized; only the high-level members knew.

Li Shouzheng and Li Shoumin had intended to leave, but hearing their Aunt mention Eldest Martial Uncle, they leaned in to listen.

“Nonsense. The Evil Ghost that harmed you was lurking on the Disciples of the Experience Hall to return to the Qingxiao Sect. Fortunately, Eldest Senior Brother saw through his tricks at a glance, otherwise who knows how much trouble would have occurred.” Li Sijin felt a lingering fear when mentioning this.

Hearing this, Li Sifeng was equally frightened, because he knew all too well the horror of Ghost King Jiming.

He never expected this malicious ghost to be so sinister.

The thought that Ghost King Jiming had already targeted the Qingxiao Sect and would seek revenge in the future made him shudder. An uncontrollable fear surged from the depths of his heart, causing his body to tremble and his face to turn pale.

Seeing him so terrified, Pei Miao immediately thought of many bad possibilities. She quickly took Li Sifeng’s hand and asked, “Si Feng, what exactly did you experience in the Northern Border?”

Li Shouzheng and Li Shoumin moved to the side, and seeing their father so afraid, they exchanged a look.

Li Sifeng took a deep breath and said, “I’ll find an opportunity to tell you about this later…”

“What is there to hide? That Evil Ghost has already been killed by Eldest Senior Brother, and his soul has been bound within the soul refining banner by Eldest Senior Brother. Don’t be afraid, this matter is already settled. Tsk tsk, Li Sifeng, after wandering outside for so many years, how has your character become so cowardly?” Li Sijin mocked.

She also felt some resentment toward Li Sifeng, thinking he was too selfish. They were all busy building the School, while Li Sifeng went to the Secular World to seek vanity.

Over these years, how many times had Li Sifeng made them worry?

Hearing that Ghost King Jiming had already been executed by Eldest Senior Brother, Li Sifeng stood up abruptly and asked in astonishment, “Truly?”

“Of course. Don’t blame yourself too much either; Eldest Senior Brother said that even if Xu Ning and Third Senior Brother encountered Ghost King Jiming, they might not necessarily be his match. It can only be said that you were unlucky.” Li Sijin nodded.

Li Sifeng was stunned.

When facing Ghost King Jiming, he had been so desperate, feeling that this Evil Ghost was invincible. He never expected that Eldest Senior Brother would go north alone and slay that malicious ghost.

When he saw Eldest Senior Brother yesterday, he could see that Eldest Senior Brother looked very well and was not injured.

Pei Miao noticed Li Shouzheng and Li Shoumin listening nearby and immediately told them in a low voice to go out and play.

The two immediately ran out.

Li Sifeng took a deep breath and tried his best to adjust his emotions. He sat back down and murmured to himself, “Just how high is Eldest Senior Brother’s cultivation?”

Li Sijin huffed, “Stop worrying about Eldest Senior Brother’s cultivation and think about yourself first. Your cultivation is already inferior to Xue Jin’s; don’t let him push you out of your position as head of the trial hall.”

She also felt pained in her heart, as she could see that Li Sifeng had experienced something terrible, but she had to take this opportunity to make Li Sifeng change so he wouldn’t go down the mountain at every turn.

Li Sifeng was thinking about his terrifying experience facing Ghost King Jiming and did not pay attention to Li Sijin’s reminder.

On the other side.

Li Shouzheng and Li Shoumin ran out of the courtyard.

“Brother, I feel like Father isn’t that powerful.” Li Shoumin couldn’t help but say.

Li Shouzheng looked ahead and said, “Father was a fierce general who swept through the battlefield, but that was in the Secular World. Within the School, he indeed doesn’t count for much. You should take this as a warning; in the future, you cannot let other matters delay your cultivation. Eldest Martial Uncle said he hopes we pursue longevity and strive for more important goals in the future.”

Li Shoumin nodded and said, “That’s natural. Before undergoing the Heavenly Tribulation, I absolutely will not go down the mountain.”

“By the time you undergo the Heavenly Tribulation, perhaps the Spiritual Consciousness Realm will no longer be that strong.”

“Then how about we wait until you and I become the strongest in the School before going down the mountain?”

“That sounds good. Even if we go down the mountain, we must make a name for ourselves; we can’t be like Father, wandering for so many years without any achievements.”

“Exactly. He just got back and already wants to discipline us? Who does he think he is? We weren’t even raised by him.”

“Don’t say that in front of Eldest Martial Uncle, or be careful he might smack you.”

“Don’t worry, I’m not that stupid.”

The two four-year-old children discussed things like two little adults.

Li Sifeng’s return did not affect Li Qingqiu’s life, nor did it affect the development of the Qingxiao Sect.

At the Yangyuan Realm Sixth Layer, he indeed could not keep up with the School’s First Tier.

A few days later, Li Sifeng couldn’t help but find Li Qingqiu. Unable to suppress his emotions, he wept bitterly in front of Li Qingqiu. Ghost King Jiming’s impact on him was immense; fortunately, the Prison Qilin had survived.

After venting for a while, Li Sifeng proposed that he wanted to personally teach Li Shouzheng and Li Shoumin, but he was rejected by Li Qingqiu.

“Your ability is not enough; you will hinder them. I will teach them at first, and later you will be responsible for teaching them sword techniques and supervising their cultivation.”

Li Qingqiu said while staring at Li Sifeng. It wasn’t that he was reluctant to let go of Li Shouzheng and Li Shoumin, but rather that only he could handle the natural talent of these two boys.

Furthermore, Li Sifeng was their father; no matter who taught them their cultivation, it would not change that fact.

Li Sifeng was stung by this. Although he already realized he wasn’t strong enough, having Li Qingqiu point it out to his face still hurt. Thus, he began closed-door cultivation, preparing to raise his cultivation level first.