Cohabitation with Sword Spirit-Chapter 154 - 124: Wanqing, I Entrust This Child to You

After Li Wanqing's words, the Assembly Hall fell into complete silence.

The Li Family Elders maintained stoic expressions, yet within them brewed an almost explosive mirth.

On the other hand, despite their attempts to mask it, the Elders of the Lu Family displayed visibly livid expressions.

Li Wanqing's words were incredibly destructive!

Huo Lanting was simply a scoundrel, and only an innocent fool like Emperor Lu would be enchanted by her allure. In truth, even from the perspective of Li Wanqing, who has seen romantic connections worldwide, Huo Lanting wasn't worth the slightest effort.

The Lu Family suspected Li Wanqing of snatching love away, but while this didn't accuse Li Wanqing's character wrongfully, it insulted her sense of aesthetics!

"Speaking of which, Huo Lanting indeed sought me out, hoping for a brief affair. Ha, she really had some nerve. Who among the girls in QingCyan Cloud yun City doesn't know that I, Li Wanqing, only pick prestigious flowers? Even having a transient affair with me would mean my authoritative endorsement..."

At this point, what was said was clearly improper, and Lu Xin hurriedly coughed to interrupt. However, it was too late, the Lu Family Elders were on the brink of spitting blood, yet no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't expel it, feeling utterly consumed with anger.

Because although Li Wanqing's words seemed absurd, upon closer examination, they actually made sense, making it impossible to refute! After the incident between Emperor Lu and Huo Lanting, several Elders looked at each other, unable to find the words to say.

Eventually, it was Lu Xin's second brother leading the group who stood up, no longer directing his argument at Li Wanqing, but directly addressing the Elders of the Li Family.

"Dear members of the Li Family, it was wrong of us to come here without fully understanding the facts of the matter regarding our Emperor, and for that, we are at fault. If future investigations confirm that things are as Wanqing said, we will come to apologize again. Moreover, I have noted Wanqing's comments on my failings as a teacher. However, there are still some things I must say. Generally speaking, the domestic affairs of your Li Family should not be my concern as a member of the Lu Family, but let me ask you this: do you really want Li Wanqing to continue causing unrest throughout the city?"

As soon as he finished speaking, many of the Elders on the Li Family's side showed expressions of deep understanding, and although they said nothing, the Assembly Hall was filled with a sense of shared sympathy and concern.

The voice of the Lu Family Elder then softened, "For two thousand years, our Li and Lu families have worked together in QingCyan Cloud yun City. When your Li Family led the way to QingCyan Cloud yun City to expand and establish territories, it was our split-off Lu Family's patriarch who was among the first to respond. Over the two thousand years, the two families have often been connected by marriage, so saying we are one family is actually not an exaggeration... My grandmother came from the Li Family, so I'll take the liberty to speak as a member of the Li Family."

He paused briefly, then continued, "Wanqing is a genius, the likes of which QingCyan Cloud yun City hasn't seen in a century... Even Brother Fengyun probably hadn't achieved as much at her age. Indeed, the main family of the Primordial lineage is extraordinary. A world-shocking genius always has the privilege of being unconventional. In the past, City Lord Zhao of Golden Jade City was a distant match, and nearby, Brother Fengyun caused quite a stir in Shen City in his days. So even though Wanqing engages in unorthodox behavior, people tend to be tolerant. But please, think carefully: such preferences aside, do you really intend to let her develop down this path? What will she become in ten or twenty years!? What will become of the Li Family?"

The heart-wrenching plea of the Lu Family Elder instantly plunged the Li Family Elders into deep contemplation and they quickly reacted with growing trepidation.

Indeed, Li Wanqing is only 17 and has already stirred up turmoil in QingCyan Cloud yun City. In ten or twenty years, once she achieves Great Success in the Immortal Dao, she might become a menace to Xiangzhou.

Having said this, the Lu Family Elder stood up, bid farewell, and departed with the group, their expressions appearing gloomy.

What began as a quest for accountability ended up revealing such embarrassing scandals at another person's house, only to have a young girl slap them in the face in return.

As they exited the Li Family Mansion, an Elder with a gray beard grunted in anger, pointing the blame at Lu Xin: "Xin'Er truly sides with others, not regarding herself as a Lu Family member after marrying out."

The leading second brother of Lu Xin, Lu Xin, grumbled even louder, "No need to mention after marriage; from the moment she first laid eyes on that Li Fengyun kid, her heart was no longer with the Lu Family."

"Speaking of which, years ago people said Li Fengyun's Immortal Sword was legendary and invincible. Seeing him now, he doesn't seem like much, his appearance having prematurely aged, not even measuring up to an average person."

"Not even average? Seventh Uncle, you're brave to say that; back when you were far away in Fanling, you didn't know of Li Fengyun's past glory, truly wielding his sword across the ends of the world, invincible. Even after his beloved unfortunately passed away early and his Primordial Spirit was severely injured, he still remains one of the top figures of the current age. Our Lu Family hasn't produced such a prodigious talent in hundreds of years. The Li Family, on the other hand, brought forth a Li Fengyun, followed closely by a Li Wanqing... their core family's heritage indeed is exceptional."

"Alas, that little girl, at just 12 years old caused such a storm, then I heard the Li Family sent her to Yuqing Mountain, thinking it would subdue her. Now it seems her two years of cultivation at Yuqing Mountain has only fueled her."

Lu Xin shook his head, "Let it be, it's their Li Family's trouble to handle themselves."

"Haha, they just digested Li Fengyun, and immediately there comes a Li Wanqing, let's see if they can stomach all of it."

"Haha, at this moment, we should be thankful our Lu Family hasn't produced such a demoness in hundreds of years."

With some forced smiles, the figures of the Lu Family Elders gradually faded into the distance.

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On the other side, in the Assembly Hall, Li Wanqing appeared indifferent, "Can I leave now? I have an afternoon tea and flower appreciation scheduled with a few sisters, it would be inappropriate to be late."

A Li Family Elder pointed a furious finger at her nose, "You still have the face to go out and play!?"

Li Wanqing inquired in confusion, "What did I do? Didn't it just prove that the Lu Family was mistaken?"

"Maybe the Lu Family was wrong about Emperor Lu's matter, but you've only been back in Cyan Cloud for two days, causing such a storm; is this also a mistake of the Lu Family? You, a young girl, there are so many things to like, yet you choose to like women..."

Li Wanqing's eyebrows shot up immediately: "What's wrong with girls? Can't girls like girls? What's the logic in that? Besides, if I didn't like women and only liked men, would that satisfy you?"

The Elder was momentarily choked and a bit at a loss for words but, faced with a younger member talking back, could only stiffen his neck and say, "Well, liking men is much better than liking women."

Li Wanqing laughed, "Alright then, tomorrow I'll go to Longyang Residence and gather a hundred or so men for a wild party, to fulfill your reasonable request, Seventeenth Uncle."

Seventeenth Uncle nearly had a stroke: "Nonsense! Who asked you to do such a thing? You're a girl, how can you say such things, and how do you even know about a place like Longyang Residence!?"

Li Wanqing chuckled, "Seventeenth Uncle, you're reacting quite strongly; you must know about it too, right? How you know about it is exactly how I know about it."

"Li Wanqing, don't be too reckless! We're all doing this for your own good!"

"I know, thank you, Seventeenth Uncle. Can I leave now? If I'm any later, I won't be able to book enough handsome guys from Longyang Residence."

"You..."

At this moment, Lu Xin also couldn't sit still, sighed, and said, "Wanqing, this is no longer your business, you can leave now."

Li Wanqing paused for a moment, then gave Lu Xin a sweet smile, and with her Shui Lingyun long dress, she finally showed a bit of the demeanor of a noble lady.

"Thank you, Sister Xin, and you're welcome to join us for fun anytime, Sister Xin."

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After seeing Li Wanqing off, the Assembly Hall immediately erupted in discussion.

"How could we just let her leave like that!? That girl is utterly unruly! Even if she's exceptionally talented and can enjoy privileges, shouldn't we at least lecture her a bit!?"

"Exactly, after all, this visit from the Lu Family was also because her usual behavior is too outrageous, and her reputation is already damaged."

As the elders were eagerly denouncing, someone suddenly interrupted them.

"Wait a minute."

Unexpectedly, the one who spoke was Li Fengyun.

"Sorry, I was distracted just now and didn't hear everything, but I at least caught the latter part, so I have just one question. Why can't you say these things to her face?" Li Fengyun asked, bewildered.

The elders immediately fell silent.

Of course, it's because they didn't dare say it to her face. The rule at the Li Family Mansion is, although there are differences in seniority, when the elders reprimand the juniors, they must give them a chance to talk back, or even to argue, at least for a genius disciple like Li Wanqing who is the focus of the family's nurturing.

So the question arises, if Li Wanqing is allowed to speak her mind, who in this room can talk her down? Uncle Seventeen has already proven with his humiliation and near stroke how sharp-tongued Li Wanqing, at 17, can be.

Moreover, even if they did win the argument, what then? Would they get a round of expectant looks from the elders and a pat on the shoulder from the Patriarch saying, "Wanqing is entrusted to you"?

Even Yuqing True Master from Yuqing Mountain hasn't managed to discipline her, this hot potato, who dares to touch it?

Seeing everyone remaining silent, Li Fengyun said, "In that case, let's adjourn the meeting today. If you can't say it to her face, but insist on discussing it behind her back, I really don't understand what you're doing."

The elders felt their faces flush red and got up to leave.

After seeing everyone off, Li Fengyun smiled and said, "Everyone's gone? Great, I want to discuss some Sword Dao theory issues with Mr. Wang Jiu."

However, the latter part was intercepted by Lu Xin.

"Mr. Wang Jiu has urgent matters to attend to and doesn't have time to discuss theory with you."

Li Fengyun was puzzled, "Urgent matters? But we just passed notes privately... Oh, I got it."

After being discreetly pricked with Golden Crow Sword Qi by Lu Xin, Li Fengyun immediately understood his wife's goodwill and hurried back to his room alone.

And after Li Fengyun left, Lu Xin finally had the chance to softly say to Wang Jiu, "Mr. Wang Jiu... Wanqing is entrusted to you."