Sword Aura to the Heavens
Chapter 88 - 87 Miss Cui

Chapter 88: Chapter 87 Miss Cui

The power transition within the Cui family has been set in stone.

No one expected that the incident from twenty years ago would create such a storm today, leading to the power shift within the Cui family.

Some are happy, while others are worried. Those involved in the matter or those who kicked Cui Lengzhou when he was down are filled with anxiety and fear, afraid that Cui Lengzhou will settle scores with them.

A while ago, Cui Lengzhou began a massacre, but only of the direct participants.

After all, his wife was murdered, he was crippled, his daughter imprisoned, and his granddaughter abandoned. It was truly a deep-seated enmity.

The ones who are happy are those who couldn’t stand the incident back then.

The reason why Cui Mu did not kill Cui Yushang to eliminate any threat was because there were many in the Cui family back then who voiced their disapproval. After all, Cui Yushang was from the Cui family and had not committed a crime severe enough to be executed. The treatment of Cui Lengzhou’s family back then was already excessive, causing much dissatisfaction.

However, those voices were marginalized by Cui Mu.

Moreover, many people couldn’t stand Cui Mu’s actions over the years. He had directed cultivation resources to his own family excessively, leaving many people angry but afraid to speak out.

At this moment, Cui Lengzhou descended and strode towards Cui Yushang.

Cui Yushang stood there looking at the bloodstained figure, tears streaming down her face.

"Yushang, I have avenged you and your mother," Cui Lengzhou said loudly.

Cui Yushang stepped forward to check her father’s injuries, noticing that his hands were pierced and still bleeding.

Seeing this scene, Cui Yushang was heartbroken to tears.

Beside her, Li Hongyi was also wiping away tears.

Her grandfather was a pillar of strength.

Even though his hair was disheveled, making him look like a madman, and his body was covered in blood, emitting a foul odor, in Li Hongyi’s eyes, her grandfather was still shining brightly.

"Grandfather." Stepping forward, Li Hongyi called out softly.

"Child, you’ve suffered all these years. I will make it up to you," Cui Lengzhou said, spreading his arms wide with a look full of affection in his eyes. His granddaughter had grown so much; she resembled Yushang when she was young.

Li Hongyi unhesitatingly stepped forward to hug her grandfather.

Cui Lengzhou was taken aback, then embraced Li Hongyi, gently patting her back with a smile in his eyes.

The hatred and anger that had been harbored for twenty years were finally vented today. He was lucky; his daughter was still alive, and he could see his granddaughter. Heaven had not been too unkind to him.

Cui Lengzhou noticed Li Fan standing behind and released Li Hongyi, looking at Li Fan with a smile: "Is this my future grandson-in-law?"

Li Fan: "..."

"Grandfather..." Li Hongyi hurriedly said, "Xiao Fan is my friend."

"I understand, starting as friends. Hongyi has good taste," Cui Lengzhou said with a smile, looking at Li Fan with increasing satisfaction.

A spirited and handsome young man, also a Li Mountain disciple.

He liked what he saw!

Li Fan felt a bit awkward; he was only here to help, agreeing to accompany Miss Li to find her mother. How did he become a future grandson-in-law?

However, everything here seemed to have reached a perfect conclusion.

Cui Lengzhou would lead the Cui family, and Li Hongyi no longer needed to wander. From today onwards, she was the esteemed lady of the Cui family.

"Lengzhou."

At this time, someone called softly, and Cui Lengzhou turned to see an old man approaching. This elderly man looked seven or eighty years old and fixed his gaze on Cui Lengzhou.

"Uncle Wang," Cui Lengzhou called out.

"Lengzhou, I’m sorry; I couldn’t protect your family back then, letting you suffer so much," the old man sighed. "Fortunately, you’ve returned now."

"Father, Uncle Wang took great care of me. If it weren’t for Uncle Wang and others, Cui Mu might have already taken action against me," Cui Yushang said.

"Thank you, Uncle Wang." Cui Lengzhou bowed in gratitude. Gradually, many people came over to greet him, mostly those who had a good relationship with Cui Lengzhou in the past. Of course, there were also a few who were simply trying to curry favor for future benefits.

It was a foregone conclusion that Cui Lengzhou would lead the Cui family, so they needed to plan for the future.

"Father, you’re injured. Go heal yourself first, and you might want to clean up a bit," Cui Yushang suggested.

"These small wounds are nothing significant," Cui Lengzhou waved off his injuries cheerfully.

Compared to the suffering of these past twenty years, what was a few wounds?

His resolve had long been hardened as steel; it was this resolve that allowed him to kill Cui Mu.

Cui Mu did not have his resolve.

"Still, you should heal first," Cui Yushang said sternly.

"Alright, alright, I will listen to my daughter." Cui Lengzhou replied softly with a smile, this iron-willed man now showing a gentle side.

He intended to make up for everything he had owed his daughter over the past twenty years.

"Go to the Cui family medicine room. There are healing items there," the Cui family ancestor, who had not left, stated from atop the nearby building.

"Thank you, Ancestor." Cui Yushang nodded and told Li Hongyi, "Hongyi, take Xiao Fan to rest first. I’ll take your grandfather to take care of his injuries."

"Alright." Li Hongyi nodded, and Cui Yushang forcefully led her father in one direction, followed by many from the Cui family, while the Cui family ancestor commanded, "Seal off the Cui family immediately. No one is allowed to leave, and anyone who disobeys shall be apprehended."

"Yes, Ancestor," many replied and left to carry out the command.

Now the Cui family was likely to undergo a major purge; if someone fled at this time, they might betray the Cui family.

The Cui family ancestor did not go back into seclusion, as this was a critical period. He needed to first help Cui Lengzhou stabilize the Cui family and ensure his smooth succession to head the family.

He glanced towards Li Fan’s direction.

Li Mountain, Sword Cultivator.

It’s a pity; if not for the relationship between the Court and Li Mountain, this would have been an opportunity.

Li Fan and Li Hongyi left together, walking along the road, and Li Hongyi spoke softly, "Thank you."

"Miss Li, this isn’t like you," Li Fan joked. In Lin’an County, Li Hongyi wasn’t like this.

Li Hongyi looked at him with a quirky expression and asked, "Do you really have such tendencies?"

Li Fan: "??? "

"What tendencies?"

"Nothing." Li Hongyi shook her head, but her expression was peculiar, as if she thought of something amusing, and she laughed quietly, causing Li Fan to have a dark expression.

What did she mean?

"Can you tell me about Li Mountain?" Li Hongyi asked, now that the matters of the Cui family were resolved, her mood was completely relaxed, and she felt much more cheerful.

Now relaxed, she wanted to know about Li Mountain and Li Fan’s story.

She knew nothing about it yet.

"Li Mountain, huh..." Li Fan’s eyes also showed a smile. "Where should I start?"

"For example, what is a Great Sword Cultivator of Li Mountain like?" Li Hongyi asked.

"Great Sword Cultivators of Li Mountain, they’re all like your grandfather, stalwart and righteous," Li Fan replied.

Li Hongyi seemed a bit envious: "And you, how did you get to Li Mountain? Your senior brothers or teachers..."

She wanted to know everything.

Li Fan thought for a moment, fell into his memories, and then slowly began to share his story with Li Hongyi.

His story was not something he couldn’t tell others, and mentioning these things always made him feel warm inside.

Li Fan talked to her about the Old Blind Man, mentioned his senior brother, senior sister... Li Hongyi listened quietly, gradually becoming engrossed.

After Cui Yushang and Cui Lengzhou treated the injuries, they returned to the courtyard, cleaned up, and changed into clean robes. Cui Lengzhou sat in a chair while Cui Yushang was trimming his unruly hair and shaving his beard.

Li Hongyi stood facing them, her gaze fixed on her grandfather.

"Girl, what are you looking at?" Cui Lengzhou asked.

"Grandfather looks much younger," Li Hongyi laughed. Twenty years of dungeon life had made Cui Lengzhou’s skin seem very pale, but after washing and grooming, he almost seemed a changed person, though the sense of his mighty presence was still faintly discernible.

"How am I young? I still want to hold a great-grandchild," Cui Lengzhou said. "Once the Cui family is stable, we’ll host your wedding."

He had just inquired about Li Hongyi’s matters with Cui Yushang, realizing his granddaughter had feelings for this young man, but she seemed somewhat self-conscious, thinking she wasn’t worthy of the Li Mountain boy.

He, as her grandfather, had to lend a hand.

After all, wasn’t the Cui family’s daughter worthy?

Li Hongyi: "..."

Nearby, Li Fan: "..."

"Grandfather, what nonsense are you spouting?" Li Hongyi stated.

"How is it nonsense? This is a serious matter," Cui Lengzhou retorted, and then turned to Li Fan. "Boy, what’s your take on this?"

"Well..." Li Fan glanced at Li Hongyi. Though he had a great relationship with Miss Li, he genuinely didn’t have such thoughts.

Besides, he wasn’t even eighteen yet.

Getting married seemed too early.

"Senior, Li Mountain sent me down the mountain for training," Li Fan explained.

Cui Lengzhou wanted to say more, but Li Hongyi interjected, "Grandfather, if you keep talking nonsense, I won’t talk to you anymore."

"Alright, alright, I won’t talk," Cui Lengzhou shook his head. This girl didn’t know how to seize the opportunity. After all, where would she find such a good young man?

He thought it would be best to settle the matter while at Cui’s place.

But ultimately, it was up to the youngsters themselves to decide, his meddling aside, he thought it best to let things play out naturally.

A few days later.

Outside the main hall of the Cui family, all the Cui family members were gathered.

In recent days, the Cui family had undergone tremendous changes, purging the direct line of Cui Mu, and now they had completely changed their core personnel.

All this was personally overseen by the Cui family ancestor, as he needed to pave the way for Cui Lengzhou.

In front of the hall, on the steps, Cui Lengzhou and his family stepped out, with the Cui family ancestor standing behind him. Everyone’s eyes were fixed in that direction, understanding clearly.

From today on, the Cui family would be led by Cui Lengzhou.

Li Fan stood at the back of the crowd, planning to leave after the events of that day, but both Cui Lengzhou and Cui Yushang had kept him around, so he stayed.

He looked at Li Hongyi beside Cui Lengzhou on the steps.

At this moment, Li Hongyi was dressed in red, with a red hairpin, and the gemstone on her forehead glimmered with fiery light under the sunlight; it was a fire attribute treasure.

Li Fan’s eyes revealed a hint of a smile; from this day forth, Li Hongyi was truly the esteemed lady of the Cui family.

If her father knew from beyond, he would surely be happy for her.

Li Fan turned around and began to walk out of the Cui family grounds.

Li Hongyi saw Li Fan’s departing back immediately, his sword over his shoulder as he walked away.

In her bright eyes, there flashed a brilliant smile, with gratitude, admiration, and blessings.

That young man’s back, he carries the legacy of Li Mountain!

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