Chapter 99: Chapter 88 Sensation
After Zhao and Li Fu had left, Yu Xuan looked at Li Tian Gang with hesitant eyes and said,
âMarshal, you just returned yesterday, and to have such a conflict and misunderstanding with the young master, it inevitably affects father-son affection. Do you think you should go and comfort the young master?â
Li Tian Gang glanced in the direction where Li Hao had departed and realized that his own attitude had just been a bit too forceful. Yet, thinking of Li Haoâs cold gaze, he felt a surge of nameless anger in his heart.
He patted Yu Xuan on the shoulder and said, âYou had to put up with that kidâs tantrum today.â
Yu Xuan quickly bowed and said, âYouâre taking it too seriously, Marshal. Iâm fine, itâs just that the young masterâŠâ
âIâll go and see him later.â
Li Tian Gang sighed and said, âEven if I was wrong, this child has been spoiled and arrogant for years, and his temper is too big. He even said the painting can be dealt with by us as we please. Since the painting is of Qingqing, his mother, is he really going to abandon it over such a small matter? He really needs a spanking!â
Yu Xuan opened his mouth slightly, wanting to speak but hesitated, not knowing how to persuade.
After all, he was also clueless about such matters, being an orphan from the battlefield, and given the strict rules, it wasnât his place to say much.
Just then, suddenly, a figure streaked across the sky and approached.
Li Tian Gang looked up and saw that the newcomer was his second uncle, and immediately smiled.
âSecond Uncle!â
He greeted him proactively and quickened his pace to meet him outside the corridor:
âWhat brings you here, uncle? I was just about to thank you.â
Li Muxiu landed in the courtyard, and upon seeing Li Tian Gangâs sturdy figure, sighed,
âYou rascal, the years of frontier wind and frost have toughened you up a lot. Whereâs Qingqing?â
Li Tian Gang was taken aback and said in a low voice, âSheâs gone.â
âGone?â
Li Muxiu immediately frowned and stared at him, asking, âIs she coming back?â
Li Tian Gang looked at his uncle, puzzled.
âIâm asking you.â Li Muxiu said impatiently.
Li Tian Gang hesitantly said, âSecond uncle, do you perhaps know about QingqingâŠâ
âHmph, did you really think you could keep it a secret from everyone? Who didnât know back then? Your father knew, your mother knew!â
Li Muxiu said irritably, âOtherwise, how could you two have been allowed to marry?â
âFather and mother both knewâŠâ Li Tian Gang stood shocked as if struck by lightning, and after a long pause, he came back to his senses, and the eyes of this robust man were somewhat moist.
Li Muxiu casually released a wave of energy to seal off the surroundings and stared at him, âTell me honestly, is she coming back?â
Li Tian Gang clenched his fists and slowly shook his head: âShe wonât be coming back.â
Wonât be coming back⊠Li Muxiu took a deep breath, then suddenly seemed to think of something and immediately asked:
âI was occupied with matters yesterday and wasnât in the mansion. I heard you returned yesterday, so what about the others, do they know the situation? What about Hao Er, does he know?â
Facing his consecutive questions, Li Tian Gang shook his head again, âI didnât go into details, everyone thinks Qingqing isâŠâ
âHao Er doesnât know?â
Li Muxiu immediately asked.
Li Tian Gang nodded slightly.
Li Muxiu paused for a moment, then sighed.
He nodded and said, âYou did the right thing. Itâs for the best that Hao Er doesnât know. Since Qingqing wonât be coming back, thereâs no need to let Hao Er know. Just consider her dead!â
Hearing this, Li Tian Gangâs body trembled slightly, but in the end, he clenched his fists and said nothing.
âEnding the war in Northern Yan, it wasnât because of Qingqing, was it?â Li Muxiu suddenly asked.
Li Tian Gang shook his head slightly and said, âThatâs only part of it, the main reason is the years of fighting, the Holy Palace has been weakened.â
Li Muxiu scoffed and said, âThese demons, once Hao Er inherits the True Dragon seat and the family has a successor, I will personally make a trip to meet those Ten Thousand Years Demon Kings!â
âSecond Uncle, the family still needs you to stand guard.â
Li Tian Gang said with a bitter smile, knowing his second uncleâs temper. He changed the subject:
âSpeaking of Hao Er, I was just about to thank you, second uncle.â
âThank me for what? It is my duty to take care of Hao Er. He is the only one among these nephews I actually admire. He is different from the other blockheads, including you nephews, all blockheads.â Li Muxiu said unreservedly.
Li Tian Gang, realizing he was also being criticized, could only feel a touch of helplessness but didnât retort.
When he and his eight brothers were young, aside from a few, most were despised by their second uncle.
He had not expected Li Hao could actually make his whimsical second uncle so affectionate. Smiling, he said:
âIf it werenât for second uncle giving Hao Er a chance against heavenâs will, Hao Er would not have achieved what he has today. I will forever be grateful for this kindness!â
âWhat?â
Li Muxiu was startled and said, âChance against heavenâs will, for Hao Er?â
âHuh?â Li Tian Gang looked at him puzzled.
Yu Xuan, the young man standing by, also looked at the Sea-Calming Divine Needle of the Li Family with a hint of surprise on his face.
âSecond Uncle, Hao Er is fourteen this year and has already cultivated to Fifteen Li Realm. If it werenât for youâŠâ
Li Tian Gang was cut off before he could finish his sentence.
âYou must be mistaken?â
Li Muxiu suddenly realized what the other was thinking and couldnât help but say irritably,
âI certainly wanted to give Hao Er a chance against heavenâs will with how fond I am of him, but my chance was used up long ago on someone else. How could I have had another opportunity?â
âMoreover, Hao Erâs talent is unmatched, extraordinary, even more so than your ninth brother. Why would he need a chance against heavenâs will? Itâs more likely to ruin him than help him.â
âAh?â
Li Tian Gang, having faced many battles, showed a rare look of astonishment.
Not second uncle?
Hao Er has cultivated to this extent all on his own talent??
Yu Xuan as well was stunned, looking at the old master in shock.
Seeing the astonished look on Li Tian Gangâs face, Li Muxiu couldnât help but laugh, being able to understand.