Family Cultivation: I Become a Mirror-Chapter 230 - 213: Sudden Attack of the Blue-Eyed Wolf (Combined - )_2

"I never expected you to master the Moon Que Sword Arc, congratulations,"

"Twelve whole years, and just this one move,"

Li Xuanling shook his head and sighed with a trace of despondence:

"Father could use the Moon Que Sword Arc when he was still a Fetal Breathing Cultivator, yet I dragged on until Qi Cultivation, with True Yuan before I could manage it, the difference is clear..."

Chen Donghe smiled and shook his head, comforting him:

"There's no need to compare yourself with your father, how many here over the lake can stand as his match? Your talent in the Sword Dao is already decent, and I am only able to suppress you because I obsessively pursued it a few years longer than you, don't belittle yourself."

"However, it's Yuanjiao who has now grasped Sword Radiance, his talent in this path is also not bad, should be better than mine."

Mentioning Li Tongya, worry flickered in Li Xuanling's eyes, and he said softly:

"I wonder how father is doing now."

No sooner had he spoken than the courtyard door creaked open, and in stepped a middle-aged man, his temples slightly graying, clad in a simple grey robe and cloth shoes, without any flux of Mana on him. Yet in the drizzle, not a single drop of rain dampened him; the raindrops slid away obediently before touching him, a truly marvelous sight.

The middle-aged man raised his eyebrows slightly, stepping forward as the puddle underfoot seemed to come alive, parting to keep his cloth shoes clean and neat.

"If that sword arc had turned two degrees to the right, you could have fought Donghe to a draw," he said.

"Father!"

Li Xuanling was immediately overjoyed, stepping forward excitedly. After a careful look, he joyfully exclaimed:

"Father, you've established your Immortal Foundation!"

Li Tongya chuckled and nodded, while nearby, Chen Donghe bowed with a laugh and respectfully said:

"Congratulations, Second Uncle!"

Li Tongya looked at the two juniors before him, unable to hide their joy, feeling quite pleased in his heart, and smiled:

"Now our Li Family is the third Foundation Establishment Noble Family by the lake!"

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Li Tongya took the seat of honor in the courtyard, with all members of the Li family arrayed below him, each one wearing a joyful expression and chatting merrily.

Sitting at the head with a light chuckle, to his left was Li Xuanfeng of the Sixth Layer of Qi Cultivating, and to his right, Li Xuanxuan of the Second Layer, with Li Xuanling and Chen Donghe below them. Li Yuanjiao and Li Yuanyun sat at the very bottom, each one saying in unison:

"Congratulations, Uncle/Father/Great-Uncle, on establishing your Immortal Foundation."

Li Tongya nodded and chuckled:

"During this seclusion, I completed 'Vast Sea' and stepped into Foundation Establishment. Our family is now a Noble Family, and there should be changes."

After speaking, he glanced at Li Xuanxuan and asked:

"Xuan'er, how has the lake been these years?"

Li Xuanxuan stood and bowed with respect, replying:

"Second Uncle, in just a month since you secluded yourself, Secret Forest County faced upheaval; the earth split, towns crumbled. Yu Mugao has yet to figure out the cause. Then, the three main roads leading from the county were attacked—be it postal stations or narrow paths. People were killed, roads destroyed, passages blocked."

"Yu Mugao, furious and helpless, could only handle it alone. The Yu Family's next generation lacks anyone of worth, and with Yu Mujian in seclusion and unresponsive, do you remember the one who harmed Yuanjiao?"

Li Tongya nodded lightly; that person was quite astute, able to use the bodies of others to distract, swiftly dealing with two Storage Bags to prevent aiding the enemy, and knowing he couldn't escape, used a Talisman to destroy his body. Indeed, it was impressive.

Li Xuanxuan nodded and continued:

"This man's name was Yu Muxuan, smart and decisive, Yu Mugao's right-hand man. It used to be Yu Muxuan helping him. Now with Yu Muxuan gone, Yu Mugao flounders even more."

"The following year, before Secret Forest County's marketplace could be fully repaired, the Dou Clan from the East Bank, which the Yu Family took as their own territory, faced a Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivator with intentions of claiming land and starting a clan. Several Qi Cultivation Families wavered, making things even more difficult for Yu Mugao."

Li Tongya nodded subtly and murmured:

"This must be Fei Wangbai's scheme. Though Yu Mugao is ruthless and clever, he too has been overwhelmed and lost his malice."

The people below nodded in agreement, with Li Yuanjiao clenching his fists tightly and sighing bitterly. Li Tongya continued:

"It's easier to harm than to defend. If your rule isn't steady, the bigger the territory, the bigger the headache."

Li Xuanxuan nodded, then lifted Li Yuanping and Li Qingxiao, who was adorable with rosy cheeks, calling out to each elder cheerfully. Yuanping, a few months older, appeared much smaller, still held in the arms of Li Xuanxuan's principal wife from the Dou Clan, shy and quiet.

Li Tongya first pulled Li Qingxiao over and looked at her for a while, affectionately patting her head, then took Li Yuanping from Li Xuanxuan's arms, his brow furrowed slightly.

Li Xuanxuan lifted her head with a hint of guilt, while her principal wife, Dou Clan, slowly raised her head and spoke softly:

"When I was pregnant with Yuanping, Xiu'er encountered trouble, which led to a premature birth and weak vitality, a sign of congenital deficiency."

Li Tongya first raised his eyebrows to look at her, then praised:

"Xiangping and I arranged your marriage with Xuanxuan back in the day because we valued your generosity and dignity, recognizing that you are a woman with ideas. Over the years, you have stayed deeply within the household, providing much help to Xuan'er. Your cultivation level has now also reached the fifth layer of Fetal Breathing."

"Uncle, you flatter me too much."

Dou Clan nodded slightly and handed the child to Li Tongya. Carefully examining the baby, Li Tongya pinched out a spell, causing a refreshing fragrance to surge forth, drawing the attention of the surrounding people.

Li Yuanping stared at Li Tongya above him, and suddenly in the inch of space above his face, tiny crystalline objects appeared, spinning and entering Li Yuanping's small mouth; Li Yuanping smacked his lips and let out a hum.

When Li Tongya stopped casting the spell, he shook his head in response to the hopeful looks from Dou Clan and Li Xuanxuan:

"It merely supplements the blood energy; for the loss of innate essence, I'm afraid only Divine Skills can replenish it."

Dou Clan silently took Li Yuanping back and respectfully withdrew. Li Xuanxuan lowered her head and said in a low voice:

"Being able to supplement the blood energy is also good."

Li Tongya looked around at the faces of the people below and spoke warmly:

"Now that I have broken through to Foundation Establishment, there are several matters that need to be scheduled."

"Donghe."

Chen Donghe stepped forward upon which Li Tongya said:

"You go to the Xiao Family and relay the news. Don't go empty-handed; take some spiritual objects from our clan. They need not be too precious, only those suitable for the Qi Cultivating Realm."

"Yes!"

Chen Donghe respectfully complied, promptly leaving the yard and heading down the mountain.

Only then did Li Tongya turn back and say in a low voice:

"Xiao Chuchou of the Xiao Family had an agreement with me. Should I break through to Foundation Establishment, our families would grow closer, advancing the marriage arrangements. If the breakthrough failed, then things would remain as they are."

"Now that the Immortal Foundation is established, it's time to bring this marriage arrangement onto the agenda."

The people below all showed a change in expression, a mix of joy and worry. Li Xuanfeng clasped his hands and replied:

"Regarding this marriage arrangement, if our family were to bring in a bride, it would be a simpler matter since several children of the Yuan generation have come of age; but if our family were to marry someone off, only Qinghong is of suitable age..."

As Li Xuanling, the biological father of Li Qinghong, spoke, his anxiety grew more pronounced, muttering:

"That must not happen, Qinghong has been gifted with the Talisman Seed, and her talent is the highest among the Yuanqing generation. How could we allow her to be married off!"

Li Xuanxuan also shook her head troubledly, saying in a grave voice:

"Indeed it cannot be done. The Xiao Family is large and powerful, and it's an honor for them to form a marriage alliance with our family. We surely cannot expect them to join us as sons-in-law!"

"Them joining us as sons-in-law is indeed impossible, nor can Qinghong be married off!"

Li Tongya shook his head, settling the issue once and for all, before continuing:

"As the marriage is yet undecided and our family is weak, conventionally we would have to send a daughter over, but there is another way."

After taking a sip of tea, he went on:

"At worst, we could match our legitimate heir with a secondary daughter from their family. Such a compromise should be acceptable, and it wouldn't leave the Xiao Family dissatisfied."

"Uncle speaks wisely!"

Li Xuanxuan affirmed, before continuing:

"There is another matter that has not been reported. The Yu Family used our family as a pretext to wipe out many of the An Family, installing a puppet and turning them into a vassal. An Jingming also died, only An Zhiyan managed to escape. Subsequently, he sought refuge with our family and has already joined us, offering several Taoist Spells."

"An Zhiyan."

Li Tongya paused, then said softly:

"Let him come up to see me."

Everyone nodded, and after a thorough discussion, they began to take their leave: some to draw talismans, others to cultivate, each busily returning to their activities.