The First Venerable of All Paths

"Those lotus seeds are so precious, and you just gave them to that little girl like that?"

Not long after he parted ways with Lan Meier, a small, red snake, about the size of a palm, crawled onto Fang Xuan's shoulder and wrapped its claws around his chest.

"Just a lotus seed."

"Pah!"

The little red snake said disdainfully, "It's just a green lotus seed. I think you just want to sleep with it."

"!!!"

Fang Xuan was completely shocked and quickly denied it.

"Don't talk nonsense, I didn't!"

"Keep pretending, keep pretending."

The little red snake glanced at Fang Xuan with disdain: "The way you look at people, you're up to no good."

"I needed their help, so naturally I had to show my appreciation."

Fang Xuan vehemently denied it.

The crimson snake sneered, "Heh, human, I despise you."

"Shut up!"

The little red snake looked smug: "See? I predicted it. It's angry and embarrassed."

Fang Xuan: "..."

"If you dare utter another word, believe me, I'll sew your mouth shut!"

The little red snake: "..."

"Let's get down to business."

The little red snake's face revealed anthropomorphic anger.

"You promised me that you would take down that Beast Taming Hall. I won't be able to eat or sleep until that bastard surnamed Liu is dead."

When Liu Ming was mentioned, a cold glint flashed in Fang Xuan's eyes.

"rest assured."

Fang Xuan grinned and said in a chilling tone, "I've said it before, how can Liu Ming be worthy of his several attacks if he doesn't pay a price?"

"Then what's there to say?"

Upon hearing this, the little red snake became excited.

"Hurry, hurry, let's get revenge! I'm already itching for it."

......

"Fang Xuan, do you really want to sleep with that little girl? I can help you."

"roll!"

"Hey kid, how dare you lack martial ethics!"

After resealing the Crimson Scale Demon Emperor into a crimson bracelet, Fang Xuan flew even faster on his sword, speeding towards Bright Moon County.

I wonder how Li Xintong, who possesses two souls in one body, is doing now.

However, Fang Xuan did not intend to go after them. He wanted to take revenge on the Beast Taming Hall and did not want to implicate them.

......

"Xintong, just say yes."

Mingyue County, Li Family Hall.

The head of the Li family sighed and said, "Otherwise, our Li family will be finished."

"Yes, Xintong."

Li Xintong's father, Li Meng, also earnestly advised, "Gu Can is second to none in Mingyue County, whether in appearance or martial arts talent. Not long ago, he passed the seventh level of the Martial Tower, and breaking through to the Divine Intent Realm is a certainty. His future potential is limitless."

"Not to mention, the Gu family's application to join the Sihai Chamber of Commerce has also been approved."

Li Meng said, "Xintong, you won't lose out by marrying him."

"If you want to get married, go and marry him yourself!"

Li Xintong's chest heaved as she suppressed her anger and said, "I would rather die than marry Gu Can!"

"Snapped!"

Li Xintong's resistance was met with a hard slap from Li Meng.

Li Meng's face flushed red. Pointing at Li Xintong, he shouted angrily, "How dare you! I am your father! How dare you speak to me like that?"

Everyone was shocked by Li Meng's slap.

Some shook their heads and sighed, while others gloated.

Some people, however, simply watched coldly from the sidelines.

"Li Xintong, you have no choice but to marry into this family!"

To maintain his authority as a father, Li Meng spoke in an extremely forceful tone.

"I, as your father, will make this decision for you!"

Upon hearing this, Li Kui, the head of the Li family, who was sitting in the main seat, immediately curled up a smile.

"Second brother, really! Xintong is so grown up. A gentle reprimand would have been enough. Why resort to violence?"

Li Kui said insincerely, "Xintong, don't blame your father. He's doing it all for your own good."

Compared to the excruciating pain on her face, the disappointment in her heart made Li Xintong feel suffocated.

"For my own good?"

Li Xintong looked at everyone in the hall with disgust, and said sarcastically, "Uncle, Patriarch, don't you think these words are extremely hypocritical and disgusting?"

Upon hearing this, Li Kui's face suddenly darkened.

He stared coldly at Li Meng and said in a deep voice, "Second brother, is this the good daughter you raised? Does she even have any respect for me, her uncle, or for being the head of the family?"

"Brother, please calm down."

Li Meng quickly and cautiously replied, "I will definitely discipline them strictly later to ensure that it does not affect the marriage alliance between the Li and Gu families."

"That's good."

Li Kui said calmly, "This matter is settled. The Gu family will come to pick us up in three days. Everyone, be on your guard! Anyone who dares to delay this important matter will be punished according to family rules!"

"Xintong, did you hear that?"

Li Meng then said in a fatherly tone, "Go and prepare well. Your wedding day is in three days. Don't embarrass the Li family."

"I've said it before, I won't get married!"

Li Xintong stood in the hall, her eyes indifferent, her tone resounding.

"It's your business if you're willing to form a marriage alliance with the Gu family."

"You rebellious daughter!"

Feeling humiliated by Li Xintong's repeated refusal to save face, Li Meng roared, "Do you even respect me as your father?"

"Father?"

Li Xintong sneered and said, "From the moment you drove my mother to her death and kicked my sister out of the house, you have no right to be my father!"

"You, you......."

Li Xintong's words were like a needle, piercing deeply into Li Meng's heart, causing his face to turn pale and then red.

Li Meng's eyes seemed to be spitting fire, yet he couldn't utter a single complete sentence.

Because this incident is an indelible stain on Li Meng's life.

This also made him a complete laughingstock in the Li family.

This forced him to curry favor with the head of the family, Li Kui, and arrange a marriage with the Gu family in order to avenge his previous humiliation.

Who would have thought that Li Xintong would publicly shatter his last shred of dignity?

This almost caused Li Meng, who was extremely concerned about his image, to lose his temper.

The others, however, all changed their expressions.

They were shocked that Li Xintong, who was always well-behaved and sensible, dared to disobey the head of the family and Li Meng in front of so many people.

"Li Xintong!"

Li Meng said, word by word, "Believe it or not, I'll kill you with one palm strike!"

Come on!

Li Xintong took two steps forward, staring at her nominal father with disdain and icy indifference.

"Do you dare?"

Li Meng raised his arm high, his Yuan energy flowing around him, but he hesitated to lower his hand.

It's not that he doesn't want to, but that he doesn't dare.

Because Li Meng knew very well.

If that slap lands, the marriage alliance between the Li and Gu families will be completely over.

As for Li Meng, he also had no place to stand in the family anymore.

However, if he doesn't properly educate Li Xintong, he will also be unable to hold his head high in the future.

"Second Uncle, calm down."

Just as Li Meng was about to teach Li Xintong a lesson, a soft laugh suddenly rang out.

A young man of about eighteen or nineteen years old walked over with a smile and took Li Meng's arm.

"We're all family, how can we make such a scene? Wouldn't we become a laughingstock?"

Li Mochen then looked at Li Xintong and said, "Xintong, really, why are you throwing a tantrum at your second uncle? Quickly apologize to him, and we'll call it quits."

"Haha, young master is right, a family should live in harmony."

"That's exactly what I mean. If this gets out, it'll be like airing your dirty laundry in public. What will the Gu family think then?"

"Xintong, apologize to your father right now."

Li Meng stood with his hands behind his back, his face ashen, waiting for Li Xintong to bow her head.

"Apologize?"

Li Xintong suddenly felt like laughing.

"On what grounds?"

Li Xintong's cold eyes swept across the entire Li family in the hall.

These faces, whether kind, benevolent, or hypocritical, made Li Xintong feel nauseous and disgusted.

"I disagree!"

Before Li Meng could finish speaking, Li Mochen said with a smile, "It's no use if you disagree. As a member of the Li family, you must do your part for the family."

"That's right, Li Xintong, don't pretend to be innocent after getting the benefit."

Li Mochen's younger sister, Li Mozhan, said sarcastically, "Countless women in the entire Mingyue County want to marry Young Master Gu. You should be secretly happy."

"If you like it, you can have it."

Li Xintong glanced at Li Moran and said in a nonchalant tone, "How is it?"

Several pairs of eyes turned to Li Moran at the same time.

This includes Li Mocheng and the family head, Li Kui.

"No!"

Li Moran jumped up like a wildcat whose tail had been stepped on, shrieking, "Who doesn't know how many women Gu Can has killed over the years? How can I marry him!"

Upon hearing this, the entire hall fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone stared intently at Li Moran.

"I...I didn't mean that."

Realizing she had misspoke, Li Mo Ran quickly said, "But Young Master Gu has his eye on my cousin Xin Tong. How could I possibly compete with him for her?"

"Heh, hahaha, how ironic."

Li Xintong laughed, but the laughter was extremely grating.

"So you all knew everything, but you were all pretending to be deaf and dumb."

Li Xintong took a deep breath, and the last trace of longing in her heart was completely extinguished.

"Since that's the case..."

Li Xintong's long, black hair hung down, dancing wildly even without wind.

"I'm quitting this Li family!"

Li Xintong looked coldly at Li Meng, Li Kui, and the others, and said indifferently, "From this day forward, I am expelled from the Li family!"

If it weren't for Li Meng, who tricked her into returning under the pretext of erecting a monument for her mother, Li Xintong would never have stepped into this disgusting place.

But it's not too late now.

This is a good opportunity to completely sever ties with the Li family.

"Li Xintong, how dare you!"

The first to find it unacceptable were not Li Meng or Li Kui.

It wasn't either of the Li family elders present.

It was Li Mozhan.

In the Li family's current generation, she is the one who is about the same age as Li Xintong.

If Li Xintong leaves the Li family, she will not agree to the marriage alliance with the Gu family.

Then the Li family would definitely push her out without hesitation.

"What will happen if you leave the Li family and are forced into an arranged marriage?"

Li Moran strode forward, gripped Li Xintong's hands tightly, and forced a smile: "Cousin Xintong, don't be impulsive, let's talk this out."

"roll!"

Li Xintong forcefully shook off Li Moran's hand and said coldly, "Stop putting on airs in front of me, it's disgusting!"

"you......."

Li Moran's expression changed, and she said in a low voice, "Li Xintong, don't push your luck. Do you really think you can leave the Li family? Let me tell you the truth, no matter how you refuse, Gu Can, you're going to marry him!"

"You will only die a meaningless death, just like your sister!"

"Snapped!"

As soon as Li Moran finished speaking, Li Xintong grabbed her by the neck.

Li Xintong used her strength to lift Li Moran slowly up, her eyes as deep as the sea, and said in a low voice, "You dare to humiliate my sister!"

"Li Xintong, what are you doing?"

Li Mochen shouted angrily, "Release Mo Ran right now, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

"Li Xintong, how dare you!"

Li Meng's expression also changed drastically, and he said, "Release your cousin, or don't blame me for disowning you as my daughter!"

"That's really good news in pairs."

Li Xintong's beautiful features were slightly distorted.

"Remember your words, from now on I have absolutely no connection with your Li family!"

After saying that, he threw Li Moran to the ground.

Then, Li Xintong turned around and walked out of the hall.

This Li family left her with no more attachments.

"Want to leave? Not so easy!"

Seeing that Li Xintong was about to leave, a cold glint flashed in Li Mocheng's eyes, and he slapped Li Xintong on the back.

Before the attack could land on Li Xintong, an invisible yet terrifying aura suddenly surged out from Li Xintong's body, directly blasting Li Mocheng away.

"Wow!"

Li Mochen coughed up a mouthful of blood and stared at Li Xintong in horror.

Everyone stared in horror.

"A...a third-grade Soul Master?!"