I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 302: Li Shenong

East Ruins, Li Family Manor.

Inside the main hall, Li Chang’an looked at Li Changxing with no expression and said coldly: "Say it again."

The gaze of this Patriarch of the Li Family was far from calm on the surface. The fury hidden in his pitch-black eyes seemed ready to burn everything to ashes, searing to the extreme!

And Li Changxing, the Li Family’s Tier Four expert and Li Chang’an’s cousin, was kneeling on the ground in a wretched state.

He was soaked in sweat, with several tears in his clothes, stained with grass and dirt, looking like he had just escaped a disaster, devoid of his usual brazen confidence.

Faced with Li Chang’an’s demand just now, Li Changxing couldn’t help but swallow, feeling his throat dry beyond belief.

But he couldn’t remain silent, so he replied tremblingly: "Big... Big brother, Fifth Uncle... died in battle, Changgeng led the rear guard, and... his fate is unknown!"

After speaking, this Tier Four of the Li Family heavily knocked his head on the hard floor tiles and couldn’t help but burst into loud sobs.

At this moment, a group of clan elders and officials hurriedly arrived in the main hall. They listened to Li Changxing’s wailing complaint, all left stunned, not daring to believe their ears.

Had Li Wanlong, one of the only two Tier Five experts of the Li Family, died?

Everyone seemed struck by lightning, standing there utterly shocked.

Li Chang’an: "Heh."

This Patriarch of the Li Family let out a chilling laugh: "Then why are you still alive?"

Li Changxing knelt, bowing his head, unable or unwilling to answer. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

One clan elder couldn’t help but question: "Li Changxing, what exactly happened, how did Wanlong die? Speak up!"

This clan elder was of the same generation as Li Wanlong, even a bit older. Though his cultivation strength wasn’t great, his reputation in the clan was high.

He was incensed, about to kick Li Changxing in anger.

Li Changxing dared not avoid answering.

Thus, he recounted the process of their mission to West Mountain Collection to ambush Zhao Yun word for word.

After listening, all the high-ranking members of the Li Family exchanged looks.

It felt like Li Changxing was spinning a legendary tale.

A mere Tier Four Martial Artist, surprisingly bringing down a Tier Five expert, plus two Tier Fours, and over a hundred elite Samurai?

Li Wanlong thus perished, and Li Changgeng’s life was uncertain; could this really be true?

They refused to believe it, or even want to believe it!

The questioning clan elder was furious, scorching with anger: "Li Changxing, have you gone insane, how could Zhao Yun do all this alone? Were you possessed by some sinister spirit in the mountains?"

No sooner had he finished speaking, the surrounding clan elders and officials were startled.

The next moment, sheets of Exorcism Talismans were slapped onto Li Changxing’s head and body.

Everyone would rather believe that Li Changxing was possessed by something sinister than that Li Wanlong was killed by someone!

However, these talismans had no effect, and Li Changxing reacted normally, clearly not possessed by something sinister.

This Li Family expert said with a mourning face: "What I said is all true, if you don’t believe me, there are dozens of clan members outside who can testify!"

"Enough!"

Li Chang’an commanded sternly: "Immediately pass my order, everyone involved in this matter will be confined, and anyone daring to leak news will be severely punished according to family rules!"

The Patriarch of the Li Family swept a sharp gaze over those present, causing everyone to lower their heads.

Nobody dared to meet his eyes.

Only that clan elder, worriedly: "Patriarch, what should we do next?"

Among those present, perhaps only he had the qualification and courage to ask this question to Li Chang’an.

The Li Family had been established in Xia Ruins for over a hundred years, having endured countless storms, even faced bigger troubles than this, but what was needed now was an immediate response plan.

Otherwise, once the news spread, and their enemies learned of the situation, the consequences would be unimaginable!

As the saying goes, there is no way to wrap fire in paper.

Even if Li Chang’an issued strict orders, it was impossible to completely block news.

Li Chang’an replied grimly: "I will go see the Ancestor now!"

The Ancestor he mentioned was, of course, the only Tier Six expert in the Li Family, Li Shenong, the stabilizing force of the Xia Ruins Li Clan.

After speaking, Li Chang’an turned his gaze to Li Changxing, his tone icy cold: "Li Changxing, your fate will also be decided by the Ancestor. Just kneel here!"

His revulsion toward this cousin had reached an extreme.

Li Changxing, known as the Tiger of the Li Family, was fierce, brave, and combative, admired or feared by all when mentioned.

But now Li Changxing was nothing more than a stray dog.

Just looking at him felt ominous!

As soon as the words were spoken, Li Chang’an turned and left the hall.

This Patriarch of the Li Family walked briskly through the dimly lit corridor, quickly heading into the inner residence, then stepping on a gravel-strewn path, arriving at an elegant and exquisite waterside pavilion.

By the pond, in a pavilion shaded from the elements, sat an old man with white hair flowing to the ground.

He sat on a meditation mat, eyes closed, seemingly lost in another world, like a solid sculpture.

Yet his face was rosy, his skin taut with not a single wrinkle, appearing very youthful.

As Li Chang’an stepped into the pavilion, an insect startled from the nearby grass, buzzing aimlessly and heading straight for the white-haired elder.

Yet before it could even approach the white-haired elder, the insect suddenly exploded into dust in mid-air!

The white-haired elder simultaneously opened his eyes.

Li Chang’an stepped forward and saluted: "Ancestor, Fifth Uncle has been involved in an incident."

He recounted the whole saga and the daunting challenges currently faced by the Li Family, with concise accuracy.

Indeed, if it weren’t absolutely necessary, Li Chang’an wouldn’t want to disturb this Ancestor, who had been in long-term seclusion.

However, with the Li Family now severely wounded, its very foundation was shaken!

Li Shenong listened quietly, his expression never changing, as if all these matters had nothing to do with him.

Only when Li Chang’an finished did he unhurriedly ask: "So your current intention, is to want me to handle this Zhao Yun, isn’t it?"

Li Chang’an could only respond with a bitter smile: "It’s all up to the Ancestor’s instructions!"

"If you want my opinion..."

Li Shenong sighed and replied: "Then I want you to withdraw the bounty on Zhao Yun, and send someone to negotiate peace. Can you accept this?"

Li Chang’an was dumbfounded.

He never imagined in his wildest dreams that this would be the Ancestor’s perspective.

The Li Family, a storied name with a Tier Six expert at the helm, was to bow in defeat to an obscure Tier Four youngster?

Li Chang’an was indignant: "Ancestor!"

"I wish to avenge Wanlong too."

Li Shenong responded calmly: "But can you guarantee that once I’m gone, the Li Family will remain safe, that no one will come seeking trouble?"

Li Chang’an was immediately speechless.

For decades, the Ancestor never left the old residence, always secluding himself in the inner court for training.

No one could deny the importance of this Tier Six expert to the Li Family.

But who ever considered.

That this old residence was also Li Shenong’s prison?

Suddenly, Li Chang’an raised his hand and gave himself a heavy slap!