Jiang Shancheng chuckled, but he was unable to hide the arrogance on his face. Among his friends in the past, his background was the worst, and his talent was not particularly great either, yet he just happened to enter Pine Sough academy and succeed with Foundation Establishment first. He had specially borrowed the Soaring Dragon ship from his master this time to see his old friends. It was a glorious time for him to return to his hometown.
He enjoyed Hua Chenglu's surprised expression at the entrance very much. It had only been a few years since he last saw her, but she had actually become so beautiful. When he saw Han Qiongzhi again, his eyes lit up. She was still tall and slender, confident and high-spirited. She had been rather manly in the past, but she now possessed the charm of a mature woman.
"Little Hua established a foundation, so of course I had to come back and take a look. Where's Tieyi?" Jiang Shancheng's thoughts immediately returned to the past. Back then, he played around with his friends and was often looked down upon by others. Only the three of them never looked down on him, and she even encouraged him greatly.
Hwa Seung-zan said, "You know that Tieyi hates situations like this the most."
"Who's this?" Jiang Shancheng looked around and saw Li Qingshan standing with Han Qiongzhi. They seemed to be very close, which made him frown.
"This is Li Qingshan, the primary disciple of the school of Novels and Qiongzhi's man," Hwa Seung-zan introduced with a smile.
"What?" Jiang Shancheng saw how Han Qiongzhi had blushed slightly, but she showed no signs of objecting. His heart sank. "Qiongzhi … y- you're already married? Why didn't you tell me? "
Hwa Seung-zan said, "It's not just you. None of us were informed."
"What's going on?"
"Big brother boar, there's something you don't know …" Hwa Seung-zan told him the entire story with a giggle. You're just a Foundation Establishment cultivator. You're still far from being able to have any designs on Big Sister Han. '
"Boar" was Jiang Shancheng's nickname in the past. In the past, Hua Chenglu had looked down on Jiang Shancheng. She found him to be timid and very gloomy. Hwa Seung-zan didn't take it to heart when he brought out such an imposing manner today. But she couldn't stand it. If he hadn't taken her brother's place, how could he have entered Songsough Academy?
"You … You've already!"
Even though Jiang Shancheng had already cultivated to a level where he could control his vital energy, his face still reddened immediately. It was as if he had been struck by lightning. He had wanted to return to his hometown in glory and fulfill his long-cherished wish, his former dream lover. She had become someone else's woman.
"Blockhead, why aren't you saying anything? This is my friend, Jiang Shancheng! "Han Qiongzhi blushed slightly. She became even more beautiful, bumping into Li Qingshan.
Li Qingshan smiled the entire time. He could tell what Jiang Shancheng was thinking with a single glance. Kid, you've come far too late. I might not be Ximen Qing, but with my physique, I can't compare to you. At least he is a Wu Erlang, much better than you, brother.
He clasped his hands and said, "Li Qingshan greets fellow Jiang. In the future, I will definitely get uncle Han to agree to this marriage and hold a grand wedding for Qiongzhi. When the time comes, I will definitely inform everyone. I hope fellow Jiang can come as well."
"Qiongzhi, isn't your insight a little too poor? This person's cultivation is so low, so it's no wonder uncle Han won't agree. What primary disciple is he? Novelist? Did I hear that right? Doesn't it seem like any random person can become the primary disciple? "
Jiang Shancheng's expression became uglier and uglier. A mere eighth layer Qi Practitioner actually dared to speak to him like that. Does he think he can stand on equal footing with me just because he's connected to Qiongzhi? In particular, his victorious attitude made him feel like there was a fishbone stuck in his throat. I can kill ten people like you with a single wave of my hand.
"Jiang Shancheng, what are you blabbering about?" Before Li Qingshan could say anything. Han Qiongzhi's expression changed. She called out coldly, "It's not up to you to tell me who I like. Qingshan, let's go! "She pulled Li Qingshan, about to make her way into the building. She tried to pull him away, but he did not budge at all. She cursed inside. This man was not someone who could be mocked.
Li Qingshan sniggered. "Random people can be like that, but not wild boars. You better go back and look in the mirror, sir. You're affecting my appetite by standing here!"
Jiang Shancheng was furious. Li Qingshan's face merged with the countless mocking faces in his head. He was about to strike back, but Hwa Seung-zan grabbed him and pulled him upstairs.
"Chengzan, let go of me!" "Today is my celebration, so can't you give me some face? Qiongzhi really will hate you for injuring him. "
Jiang Shancheng shot a vicious glance at Li Qingshan. Killing intent flickered in his eyes. If he had the opportunity, he would definitely make this kid die a horrible death. Li Qingshan recovered his silent smile. I'm not going to stoop to the level of someone who's about to die.
Han Qiongzhi said in irritation, "Will you die if you say anything less?"
"I will."
"Can't you be a little more mature?"
"I can't." Li Qingshan raised an eyebrow. I'm an eighteen -year-old man. I'm at the age of youth and childishness.
"Are you jealous?" Han Qiongzhi was taken aback. She studied his expression in interest.
"Hah, just because of that wild boar?" Li Qingshan said in disdain.
"He's still my friend after all. Can't you be a little more polite? He hates it when people call him that. "
"It's not like I called him that first. Who the hell would be friends with him?"
"You're calling me a ghost! Sure enough, you're jealous. Whatever, I understand. Petty men. "
"If I find a woman and call you ugly and unworthy of me, you'll feel displeased too, right?"
"Can you find one?" Han Qiongzhi said in disdain.
"Chenglu, it's all up to you."
Hua Chenglu followed the two of them. Just as she listened in with interest, Li Qingshan suddenly turned around. His expression seemed to say, "I'll leave this important task to you."
"I wouldn't dare." Hua Chenglu stuck out her tongue. She was as cute as she could be.
"I watched you grow up after all. You're not even going to help me with something like this. I remember that you still owe me something."
"Huh? Who did you watch grow up? You're clearly the one who owes me! "
"Sigh, I've become muddle-headed because of your big sister Han. Sister, if there's anything you want, feel free to tell me! "
"What big brother? Aren't you ashamed? Oh right, was what you said earlier true?"
"What?"
"The wedding."
The light of happiness surged through Han Qiongzhi's eyes. As it turned out, he had been thinking about this the entire time.
"I've become muddle-headed from anger. I can't remember."
"Don't you dare!" Han Qiongzhi glared at him.
Li Qingshan laughed aloud. "Now that you've reminded me, I've remembered again. As a man, I'll keep my word!"
As they spoke, the banquet began. Delicacies flowed out like flowing water. Musical instruments and dancing made it even more beautiful.
Gatherings of cultivators were not as particular about etiquette as regular people. Compared to a banquet, it was more like a gathering. People who knew each other gathered in groups, chatting and laughing.
Han Qiongzhi chatted with a group of legalist disciples. Just as Li Qingshan was bored, he suddenly saw a group of people in a corner. There were many people gathered, but it was silent. He walked over to take a look. Chu Danqing was currently painting someone. He had just finished a painting when he felt someone pat him on the shoulder. He turned around. "It's you!"
"Come, let's go drink!"
Chu Danqing did not turn down the offer, apologizing to everyone. He followed Li Qingshan to the side and sighed. "Thank you."
Someone had accidentally pointed out his identity, and he was asked to paint. In the end, he painted one painting after another, unable to stop. In particular, the female cultivators begged him with seductive voices. He had no idea how to turn them down.
"Don't mention it. Drink!" Li Qingshan picked up a cup and shoved it into her hands.
"Spare me!" Chu Danqing's face was bitter. If he lost face in front of so many people, he would even consider killing himself.
"Don't worry. If you make a fool of yourself, I'll knock you out, "Li Qingshan laughed aloud.
"Count me in as well?" Juechenzi walked over with a smile. A beautiful woman with a striking bearing followed beside him. Her cultivation was also at the tenth layer. She was the primary disciple of the school of Music, Qin Yin. She asked with a smile, "Junior sister Little Ann isn't here?"
Afterwards, the primary disciples of the schools of Mohism and Agriculture walked over too. Before long, apart from the primary disciples who had yet to arrive, the primary disciples of the schools of Thought had all arrived. The chief disciples of the various sects walked over and called out to their friends. They drank with one another, regardless of whether they had ever met before or not. Right now, they all referred to each other as senior and junior brothers, which made them seem very close.
Juechenzi raised his cup. "Let's all have a drink. Our hundred schools are of the same breath and branch, so we should get closer every day!"
Li Qingshan smiled. As it seemed, everyone had sensed the commotion and had begun to take action.
If the Hundred Schools of Thought were treated as a single sect, then they would be the largest and most powerful sect in the entire Clear River prefecture, occupying the most resources. Primary disciples like them would be the elite disciples of this sect.
The various sects banded together. The Hawkwolf Guard was not the only one who would be provoked. The Hundred Schools of Thought's leading position and everyone's interests would be affected too. The Hundred Schools of Thought that had originally been lax silently mobilised themselves.
"It's so lively. What are you guys talking about?" Han Qiongzhi arrived behind Li Qingshan and placed her hand on his shoulder with a smile.
Hwa Seung-zan had succeeded with Foundation Establishment. If nothing went wrong, she would become the next primary disciple of the school of Legalism, so she obviously had the right to take part. The other disciples of Legalism knew better than to approach them.
Wu Gen also gazed at Li Qingshan from afar. His feelings were very mixed. Who would have thought that the unlucky disciple of the school of Novels in the past would be able to sit there safely? Although his cultivation was the lowest among them, only at the eighth layer, he had already proven his talent and strength countless times. No one dared to underestimate him. Hua Chenglu secretly made up her mind.
Even if she did not have her elder brother's talent, as long as she cultivated diligently, she would definitely be able to secure a place among them in the future.
Qian Rongzhi pursed her lips. It seemed like there were more opportunities!
Coincidentally, in another corner of the hall, the first senior brothers and senior sisters of the sects had gathered together before they knew it. They chatted and laughed as they gazed over coldly.
The hall seemed to be bustling with people, making it a mess. However, there was a clear division between the disciples of the hundred schools and the disciples of the sects.
… …
It was much quieter upstairs. The Foundation Establishment cultivators conversed softly with one another. After the initial politeness, they had unknowingly split into three groups. One group consisted of the various sects, while the other group consisted of the leaders of the various schools.
The last group consisted of the sects that had yet to join the Demon Slayer, as well as the clans that were currently observing. The Hua family was the leader among them. Although Hwa Seung-zan was a member of the Hawkwolf Guard, the Hua family was connected to the various sects in countless ways. However, the leader of the Hua family did not just stand by and watch. Instead, he moved about and benefited from both sides.
"Sect master Qiu." Hwa Seung-zan greeted everyone before arriving before a person. He lowered his head slightly.
Before him was the sect master, Begonia. Tonight, she was dressed in a set of faint-pink, flowery palace robes with a thin, golden veil draped over it, outlining her exaggerated, alluring figure. Some of her black hair was tied up in a simple bun, while the rest hung by her neck. A tiny, red gem hung from her forehead, which was perfect for her appearance.
There was a golden ornament with a phoenix hanging in her hair. As she moved gently, it produced a tinkling sound, which gave her a special charm. She was graceful and beautiful, like a peony in full bloom.
Ever since Hwa Seung-zan arrived upstairs, Begonia's gaze had not left him at all. This was exactly what she had been looking forward to for a very long time. However, the two words "sect master Qiu" displeased her.
"Big sister Qiu."
Qiu Haitang was delighted. However, she saw a short young man approaching her. His eyes were filled with the kind of unconcealable greed that she often saw. She was stunned for a moment before saying coldly, "Oh, isn't this Shan Cheng?"
"It's me. I just returned from Pine Sough academy," Jiang Shancheng said in a hurry. Jiang Shancheng said in a hurry. Han Qiongzhi treated him well, but what interested him the most was still the mature and charming Qiu Haitang.
"There's something I want to say to little Hua." Begonia looked away and stared at Hwa Seung-zan without blinking. Jiang Shancheng was rebuffed.
He thought of something and went downstairs again, arriving before Han Qiongzhi. "Qiongzhi, there's something I want to say to you."
Everyone stopped talking and looked at Han Qiongzhi. Han Qiongzhi looked at Li Qingshan helplessly, and Li Qingshan nodded with a smile.
"If you want to speak ill of him, you don't have to. Plus, we can't be friends anymore," Han Qiongzhi cut to the chase in the corner of the room.
"We've been friends for so many years, yet you treat me like this for an outsider! If this continues, you'll suffer. I can ask uncle Han for your hand in marriage. He'll definitely agree. "
"Let's just be friends!" Only then did Han Qiongzhi understand what he was trying to say. She shook her head with a smile and patted his shoulder before returning to Li Qingshan's side.
"Qiongzhi!"
Jiang Shancheng felt extremely aggrieved inside. He felt like he had failed to achieve his objective at all with his return this time. He utterly resented Li Qingshan. He was a mighty Foundation Establishment cultivator, yet he had actually been humiliated by a Qi Practitioner like this. If he did not get his revenge, he would cease to be human.
Returning upstairs, he came across Begonia. Her face was gloomy, and her eyes were red.
"Shancheng, I want to go back. Send me off!"
"Ah … alright!" Jiang Shancheng was overjoyed. As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, why would he need someone to send him off? Was this not some kind of hint?
Hwa Seung-zan extended his hand. His lips trembled, but he said nothing in the end.
Begonia waited for a while before finally smiling miserably and leaving first.
Jiang Shancheng winked at Hwa Seung-zan. Chengzan, if you don't want it, don't blame me for beating you to it.
Li Qingshan gazed out the window. The Soaring Dragon ship rose into the air and swirled the cup in his hand.
The water rippled. In the vast and boundless Lake of Dragons and Snakes, something was surging under the black water. A figure broke through the surface of the water and passed through the curtain of rain. It flapped a pair of Wind Divine Wings and flew towards the horizon.
In the blink of an eye, he pierced through the clouds. The stars shone resplendently, and the bright moon hung like a hook. After flying for a while, he saw a huge, dragon-shaped ship over three hundred meters in length sailing through the sea of clouds. It was like the legendary dragon whale that drifted through the sea.
Li Qingshan folded his wings and kicked up a wave of air. He flew off and caught up to the Soaring Dragon ship. He landed on the spacious, empty deck and pushed open the cabin door.
You wild boar, how dare you set your sights on my woman? I'll send you on your way right now! (To be continued) rq
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