Family Cultivation: I Become a Mirror-Chapter 137 - 128: Sun Ritual Xuan Guang Great Formation

The formation on Lijing Mountain had been under construction for more than half a year, and after striving to catch up, it was finally completed at the end of the year. Eight lofty platforms stood erect, especially eye-catching on the two mountaintops. Liu Changdie let out a sigh of relief and went to find Li Xuanxuan to retrieve the Formation Flags.

Of course, the Formation Flags for the Mountain Protection Array were prepared by the Li Family themselves, and their quality decided the efficacy of the Mountain Protection Array. Liu Changdie had discussed this with Li Xuanxuan before, but he kept it hidden and was reluctant to take them out.

Approaching the courtyard, Liu Changdie saw Li Xuanxuan wearing a simple leather outfit, drawing Talismans on the big pear wood table in the yard. He was using cloth as the base with Talisman Ink diluted with clean water, making the color appear very light. Liu Changdie was quite curious but felt that it was someone else's cultivation secret, so he dared not ask.

Standing beside the table was a child who looked around four or five years old, silently and carefully observing Li Xuanxuan's movements, appearing quite well-behaved.

"Brother Xuanxuan!"

Liu Changdie called out, and saw Li Xuanxuan nod slightly, put down his brush, and smiled at him. Liu Changdie felt rather strange in his heart.

In his previous life, when Liu Changdie visited the Li Family, he never saw Li Xuanxuan, not even anyone from the Xuan generation. His understanding of Li Xuanxuan was solely from what Li Yuanjiao mentioned, who would always wave his hand and say:

"My family's old man... is uninteresting, nothing fun!"

Liu Changdie just laughed it off, not daring to respond. Now that he had been with Li Xuanxuan for just over a year, he had made some judgments in his heart, musing:

"Although this person is serious and rarely seen smiling, he's still diligent, devoting himself to the family exhaustively. He doesn't indulge in pleasures, nor has he enjoyed any sumptuous feasts… He is indeed worthy of admiration."

Looking at the boy beside the table, Liu Changdie smiled slightly, looked at Li Xuanxuan, and smilingly said:

"This is…?"

"This is my legitimate son, named Li Yuanxiu."

Li Xuanxuan picked up Li Yuanxiu, speaking warmly.

Liu Changdie nodded, suddenly realizing, and after thinking carefully for a while and having no impression, he changed the subject and said:

"I've already inscribed the Formation Patterns on the eight platforms, and we can begin setting up the formation."

Li Xuanxuan nodded with some joy, slapped the brocade pouch at his waist, and twelve small flags with white patterns and black flag bodies flew out. They circled in the air for a while and then, shimmering with silver light, landed in Li Xuanxuan's palm. Before he could speak, Liu Changdie stared intently at the formation's focal flags in his hand and exclaimed:

"White Feather Purple Zelkova Flags!"

Li Xuanxuan was startled and, though he knew the items were precious, he did not expect such a great reaction from Liu Changdie. Seeing his intense gaze, he had no choice but to respond:

"That's right!"

Liu Changdie hurriedly took them over, looking at them lovingly for a while, and praised:

"Wan Huaqian was famous throughout Lixia County back then. The White Feather Purple Zelkova Flags were known by everyone, and later it was rumored to have been sold to a Foundation Establishment of the Green Pond Sect. How did your family acquire them?"

Li Xuanxuan gave an embarrassed smile and replied:

"The Lu Family broke through Huaqian Mountain and acquired these formation flags, then sold them to our family."

"So, it remained on Huaqian Mountain, that information was released to mislead people."

Liu Changdie nodded in sudden realization, displaying a hint of wistfulness as he said:

"I looked at Huaqian Mountain from afar. Wan Huaqian was able to set up a formation that could withstand Qi Cultivating Peak with just that small, broken, and low mountain. Her Formation Cultivation surpasses ours!"

Seeing him looking dejected, Li Xuanxuan hurriedly consoled:

"The Sunbeam Profound Light Formation you set up this time can also withstand those at the peak of Qi Cultivation. It's no less impressive than Wan Huaqian."

"It's not the same!"

Liu Changdie shook his head and said in a low voice:

"We've built eight platforms. Have you ever seen any tall platforms or formation ponds on Huaqian Mountain? It shows just how high Wan Huaqian's natural talent for the Formation Path is."

He then dropped the topic and smiled at Li Xuanxuan, saying:

"Let's not waste time, let's start now."

He then sat cross-legged, fingers forming seals, and the twelve White Feather Purple Zelkova Flags rose into the air. They split into two groups of four and eight, one north and one south, shooting off and landing in the respective focal points of the formations. The Formation Patterns on the platforms light up, revealing strands of golden light.

Lijing and Mei Chi mountains instantly shone brightly with golden light and began to quiver slightly. Craftsmen and unrelated people had already been evacuated to the foot of the mountain. Streams of light floated up, and golden light flowed everywhere in the mountains.

Liu Changdie sat cross-legged, adjusting his breath for the time it took an incense stick to burn. Finally, a golden, shimmering Great Formation appeared above the mountain, dazzling under the sunlight.

"Fortunately, I have not failed in my duty!"

Liu Changdie let out a breath, nodded slightly, and Li Tongya had already walked slowly into the yard from outside. Both men quickly stood up and bowed their hands in greeting.

"Senior!"

"You've worked hard, my dear sir!"

Li Tongya replied with a nod, quite satisfied with the formation, and gave Li Xuanxuan a nod. Li Xuanxuan immediately understood, slapped a brocade bag, and swept his sleeve over the tabletop, clinking as a small pile of Spirit Stones as white as jade fell out. Li Xuanxuan said in a deep voice,

"One hundred Spirit Stones are all here. You can count them if you like."

With a sweep of his Spiritual Sense, Liu Changdie counted the one hundred stones immediately but still feigned generosity and waved his hand,

"There's no need."

Liu Changdie waved his hand, and the Spirit Stones on the table vanished instantly. He laughed and said,

"Now that the Sunbeam Profound Light Formation is completed, I will be returning to the county. When I pass by Wangyue Lake in the future and if I wish to stay at Lijing Mountain, I hope Brother Xuanxuan will not reject me from entering the formation."

"Not at all!"

Li Xuanxuan shook his head and replied,

"If Brother Changdie comes, I will personally greet you!"

Liu Changdie laughed heartily, respectfully bid farewell to Li Tongya, and took his leave from the Li Family, heading back towards Li Xia County. Li Xuanxuan escorted him out of the Li Family's lands before returning home.

Li Tongya stood before the pear wood desk, closely examining the Talisman Patterns on the silk cloth. Timidly, Li Yuanxiu stood by his side, watching Li Tongya and staring at the sword on his waist for a while. Li Tongya looked down with a smile and gently asked,

"What's your name, child?"

"Li Yuanxiu."

Li Yuanxiu replied softly, to which Li Tongya responded with a smile,

"Call me Great-Uncle."

"Great-Uncle!"

Li Yuanxiu called out and felt an extra sense of closeness to the man before him. He hugged his thigh, his anxious expression from his father's disappearance relaxing quite a bit, revealing a slight smile as he reached out to grasp the hanging sword sheath.

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Li Jingtian descended the mountain, donning a white veil cap, followed by a few clan soldiers walking along the stone path until they reached a grand courtyard. It came into view with its blue bricks, dark tiles, and eaves arching upwards—every angle stone at the entrance was spotlessly clean.

As they crossed the stone steps, two clan soldiers greeted them with respect,

"May I ask who you are...?"

The clan soldiers behind Li Jingtian quickly stepped forward and said angrily,

"What are you doing? Don't you recognize her?! Who dares to stop her?!"

Li Jingtian gestured for them to stop, lifted the veil cap slightly, and the two soldiers immediately stepped aside. Li Jingtian spoke softly,

"Take me to see your Lady Number Seven."

"Yes!"

Li Jingtian followed the two soldiers through layers of vermillion corridors before a small courtyard appeared in front. A woman dressed in finery was tending to her garden. The sight of a group of people escorting Li Jingtian took her by surprise, leaving her slightly shocked and uneasy.

"May I know who you are?"

As Li Jingtian removed her veil cap, Mu Yalu was taken aback and hurriedly prostrated herself, saying respectfully,

"Miss."

"No need for such formalities."

Li Jingtian gave a light smile, exchanged a few pleasantries with Mu Yalu, discussed some recent events, then looked at the child in her arms, and said with a smile,

"Let me look at Jiao'er."

Mu Yalu was stunned for a moment, reluctantly smiled, and handed the child over. Li Jingtian gently took the child, carefully looked at his pupil color, confirmed it was a deep black, and then breathed a sigh of relief. She intended to ask Mu Yalu about the essential details, saying softly,

"I've heard… were you related by blood to the former master of Shanyue, Ganixi?"

As she spoke, Mu Yalu's mind was struck as if by thunder, and a misunderstanding took hold. Filled with shock and fear, she imagined a myriad of possibilities. Seeing Li Yuanjiao still in Li Jingtian's hands, she knelt down with a thud and said tremblingly,

"It must be a villain's slander! Ganixi was a slave by birth, and we, the shamans, are a noble family for generations, how could there be any connection! Miss, someone must be framing us!"