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When Yun Moyu rushed into the main hall, Li Xiaonan and his companions were just about to leave.
She exclaimed urgently, "Li Xiaonan, stop right there!"
Li Xiaonan was taken aback and turned to look at Yun Moyu. He noticed tears welling up in her eyes and sighed inwardly, wondering if he had truly taken on a Lin Mei Mei.
Yun Yiluo was also surprised; she hadn't expected her daughter to fall into such a predicament.
"What do you mean? Just leaving without a word! What do I mean to you?" Yun Moyu strode up to Li Xiaonan, glaring at him.
Li Xiaonan chuckled awkwardly, "I thought you didn't want to come with me, so..."
Yun Moyu raised her hand but glanced at the jade pendant in her grasp. In the end, she lowered it and said angrily, "When did I ever say... I didn't want to..."
Li Xiaonan was momentarily stunned by the unexpected happiness, grinning foolishly. Ling Kui stepped out from behind him and took Yun Moyu's hand, saying, "From now on, we’re sisters. We were just about to visit Xiao Nan's parents; why don't you come with us?"
Yun Moyu shyly nodded in agreement.
"Wait!" Yun Yiluo grabbed her daughter's hand and pulled her behind herself.
Yun Moyu frowned slightly and called out softly, "Mother."
Yun Yiluo shot her a glare and said angrily, "If you still recognize me as your mother, then be quiet!"
Yun Moyu bit her lip and fell silent. She felt a wave of grievance wash over her as she cast a lingering glance at Li Xiaonan, silently blaming him: It's all your fault! If it weren't for you, Mother wouldn't be scolding me!
Li Xiaonan sensed Yun Moyu's distress and turned back to Spirit Weapon.
Spirit Weapon cleared his throat and stepped forward to face Yun Yiluo. He said calmly, "Sister Yun Yi, this is a matter for the young ones; perhaps we should not interfere."
Yun Yiluo furrowed her brows and said, "When did I ever say she couldn't leave? It's just that... kid, if you want to take my daughter away, you'll have to get past me first. I need to see if you're truly worthy!"
Yun Yiluo took out the Destined Artifact, the Celestial Domain Pipa, its wine-red body emanating a faint glow.
"Clang!" A crisp sound of the pipa resonated with a burst of light that shot towards Li Xiaonan, but another purple light intercepted it.
Yun Moyu, holding a Konghou, stood behind Yun Yiluo and said, "Mother..."
Yun Yiluo shook her head, feeling incredibly frustrated. The saying that a daughter should not be kept at home applied to everyone. She had worked hard to raise Yun Moyu, and now this girl was turning against her, siding with an outsider.
Thinking of this, Yun Yiluo shot a fierce glare at Li Xiaonan, vowing to tear him apart.
Li Xiaonan's mouth twitched; he knew he couldn't escape today and had no one to help him. Since Yun Yiluo was using Sound Attack, he certainly couldn't play the pipa with a Carefree Fan or act crazy with a Heavenly Opening Axe.
He made a gesture as if blowing a flute towards Yun Moyu. She nodded, and a black object fell into Li Xiaonan's hand. He sighed and gestured politely towards Yun Yiluo.
One person played the pipa, producing clear and bright sounds like pearls dropping onto a jade plate, creating a melodious tune. The other played the jade flute, its deep and rich tones resonating with the earth itself.
"Dad, will Xiao Nan be okay?" Ling Kui asked with a furrowed brow, looking at Spirit Weapon.
Spirit Weapon smiled lightly. "You underestimate your husband too much. Besides, Yun Yiluo doesn't intend to harm Xiao Nan; she's just trying to give her daughter an advantage, worried that her daughter might suffer in the future."
Having been an immortal for thousands of years, Spirit Weapon could easily see that Yun Yiluo had no intention of making things difficult for Li Xiaonan; rather, she was teaching him the profound techniques of Sound Attack.
Sure enough, Li Xiaonan's flute notes gradually blended with Yun Yiluo's pipa melodies.
Li Xiaonan felt strangely intrigued; initially, he intended to learn secretly from her. However, it seemed that Yun Yiluo was deliberately allowing him to "steal" knowledge by clearly delineating the transitions in the melody. His understanding of Sound Attack deepened with each passing moment.
The two played back and forth for about an hour before simultaneously putting down their instruments.
Li Xiaonan cupped his hands around the flute and bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Cloud Master."
Yun Yiluo resumed her lazy demeanor from the past and said lightly, "You brat, not bad, you learn quickly. Just study the Eighteen Touches well, and in the future, you won't suffer when facing opponents who use Sound Attack."
Seeing that Li Xiaonan had received Yun Yiluo's praise, Yun Moyu pouted and tugged at Yun Yiluo's sleeve, saying, "Mother, you're biased! You don't teach me the Eighteen Touches."
"Silly girl, what are you afraid of? I'll let him teach you in the future."
Li Xiaonan immediately had a mischievous thought; teaching Yun Moyu the Eighteen Touches could perhaps turn the little pancake into a big bun.
Yun Yiluo knew she couldn't keep Yun Moyu around; once that girl set her mind to something, no one could hold her back. So she decided to give Li Xiaonan a big gift, hoping he would treat his daughter well.
After bidding farewell to the Yun family mother and daughter, Yun Moyu followed Li Xiaonan away from Fairy Island.
The group sat atop Nine Phoenix as they flew towards Qingshan City and Li Family Fortress. The red phoenix feathers on Nine Phoenix were gradually growing in number, but they made it look even less appealing.
Li Xiaonan sat in the middle; to his left was Ling Kui and to his right was Yun Moyu. He grinned widely as he reached out his hands toward the two beauties, holding their soft little hands in his palms—one warm and one cool.
"Mother will be especially happy to see you both."
Ling Kui smiled slightly while Yun Moyu blushed and lowered her head in silence.
Li Xiaonan shouted joyfully into the sky, "We're going home! I'm back!" Unconsciously using Sound Attack, his voice echoed through the air with a cheerful "la la la..."
The sky above was a clear blue, spotless and pristine, while the clouds were fluffy and white. With Nine Phoenix speeding up their journey, they soon found themselves over rolling green mountains that were orderly arranged and beautifully scattered. Though it wasn't breathtakingly magnificent, it still captivated Li Xiaonan's thoughts.
Now that Li Xiaonan had gained strength, he no longer needed to pretend to be foolish. He imagined how his parents would react when they saw him again.
Li Family Fortress was situated on a hillside in Qingshan City, akin to a scenic villa on Earth. There weren't many houses around. Li Xiaonan patted Nine Phoenix's back to signal it to land.
Standing at the foot of the mountain, he recalled how he had left Li Family Fortress with Li Yanrong flying him away. Now that he had returned, it felt like coming home. His parents were still at Separation Stage in their cultivation, while he had reached Nascent Soul Stage in less than ten years since leaving.
He smiled as he held one sister's hand with each of his own and slowly walked towards the hillside. It was now autumn; Qingshan City was adorned with splashes of crimson as maple leaves fluttered down with the wind, gently landing at Li Xiaonan's feet—so bright red that it seemed almost like fresh blood.
Li Xiaonan frowned slightly, a vague sense of foreboding creeping into his heart as he quickened his pace.
The red-painted wooden pillars stood tall at the entrance, and the blue plaque bore the words "Li Family Fortress" in large characters. The main gate was wide open, and a strange metallic scent hung in the air. Li Xiaonan dared not dwell on it for long; he shouted as he rushed into the Li Family Fortress, "Mother! Father! Xiao Nan is back! Mother..."
Upon entering the courtyard, Li Xiaonan was stunned. Li Rongluo lay on the ground, covered in blood, the bright red liquid blending seamlessly with the maple leaves beside him. It was unclear who had stained whom.
He crouched down to check, but Li Rongluo had already lost all breath, though there was still some warmth left in his body. Frowning deeply, Li Xiaonan hurried toward the training room where his parents practiced.
Everywhere he looked was a scene of horrifying bloodshed. Li Xiaonan's eyes widened in shock, turning red with tears as an inner fire seemed to burn within him. Who could have done this? The Li Family Fortress had never had any disputes or grievances with others; who could be so ruthless as to bring about such a disaster?
Those behind him all frowned, none of them expecting such a grim outcome upon arriving at the Li Family Fortress.
"Father!" When Li Xiaonan saw his scholarly-looking father, he realized he was already a corpse. His left hand unconsciously clenched into a fist, his knuckles pale and devoid of blood.
He suddenly stood up and shouted, "Mother! Mother!"
He had seen the bodies of nearly all the dozens of people in the Li Family Fortress, yet he could not find his mother, Mei Yingluo. He needed to see her alive or dead! Kicking open door after door, he finally found the woman who haunted his dreams.
For a moment, he was taken aback but quickly checked her condition. A smile crept onto his lips as tears streamed down his face, tinged with an eerie red hue. "Thank goodness, thank goodness, Mother is still alive..." But she was barely clinging to life.
"Reviving Pill, Reviving Pill..." Li Xiaonan murmured to himself. Mei Yingluo's injuries were severe; she was just one step away from death, but there was still hope—if only he could find that legendary Reviving Pill.
Beside him, Ling Kui suddenly recalled hearing the name Mei Qingdan before; it was mentioned by his master after Li Xiaonan had suffered serious injuries for the first time.
A multitude of herbs appeared before Li Xiaonan. "Where's Dragon's Tongue Herb? Why isn't there any Dragon's Tongue Herb?"
The Medicine Spirit Baby on his shoulder urged anxiously, "I know where to find it; it's two miles from here. I'll take you to get it."
A faint smile appeared on Li Xiaonan's lips, though it looked more like a grimace than a smile. "Alright then, take me there."
Ling Kui furrowed his brow and placed a hand on Li Xiaonan's shoulder. Coldly, he said, "Xiao Nan, calm down. You stay with your mother while I go find it; you need to extract other herbs first."
Li Xiaonan nodded, taking on the role of a cauldron as he began to prepare the Reviving Pill. Time was of the essence; no one knew how long Mei Yingluo could hold on.
"I'll go with you!" Yun Moyu said, looking at Ling Kui. Ling Kui glanced back at Li Xiaonan, who was sitting on the ground, and replied calmly, "You stay here and keep him company."
No one expected that what was supposed to be a reunion would turn into a tragedy, each person's heart weighed down by heavy burdens.
"Madam, let me go. I can fly fast!" Nine Phoenix volunteered eagerly.
Medicine Spirit Baby nodded at Ling Kui and then jumped onto Nine Phoenix's shoulder. With a clear cry, the natural enemies—spiritual beast and spiritual herb—worked together to fly out of Li Family Fortress.
Ling Kui gazed at their departing figures and sighed.
Nine Phoenix forgot that Spirit Ginseng was a powerful medicinal herb, while Spirit Ginseng also forgot that phoenixes only consumed their kind. A moment later, Nine Phoenix returned with Dragon's Tongue Herb.
Medicine Spirit Baby hopped onto Li Xiaonan's shoulder to assist him in refining the spiritual medicine.
Finally, a Reviving Pill was successfully concocted. Li Xiaonan helped his mother sit up and administered the pill to her. He placed his palm against her back, channeling True Essence Power to enhance the medicinal effect. Mei Yingluo's injuries gradually improved; her Dantian, organs, and Meridian were all beginning to heal, but she still did not awaken.
"Father-in-law!" Li Xiaonan called out to Spirit Weapon. Spirit Weapon nodded and examined Mei Yingluo's body before shaking his head and saying, "Her soul is gone."
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