Twenty-five years ago, within a month of the full moon, the young master of the Li family, the then patriarch's chosen heir, was envied by the fourth young master of the Li family, another heir.
Because the young master of the Li family was the patriarch's most beloved son, the fourth young master of the Li family worried about the patriarch's favoritism and the possibility of the patriarch's position being passed to the young master. Thus, he conspired with the third and fifth young masters of the Li family, who were excluded from the heir list due to being born to concubines, to deal with the young master of the Li family.
At that time, the young master of the Li family had many older brothers and limited personal ability, making him unable to be a good patriarch. Therefore, he had no aspirations for the patriarch's position, only appearing on the heir list because he was born to the main wife.
Seeing that his wife, having just given birth, could not be tired, and that the numerous family members entering and exiting would disturb her rest, he also wished to take his wife out for a stroll and avoid family troubles. Thus, he took his wife, child, and some trusted servants to the outskirts to live a blissful life. However, on the very first day, countless assassins and death warriors suddenly attacked them.
The young master of the Li family believed that his actions conveyed his lack of interest in the patriarch's position to his brothers, and that they would not harm them. Therefore, he did not bring many people, which resulted in his wife being severely injured while protecting their child.
During the fight, their house suddenly caught fire, the flames spreading fiercely. Fearing she would harm him, his wife handed the child to him to take outside.
At that time, the young master of the Li family's subordinates had already perished along with the assassins and death warriors, and it was safe outside. The young master of the Li family prepared to take the child out first, then return for his wife. However, he accidentally triggered something. Just as he reached a safe area, he felt a tremor around him. By the time he reacted, he was already on the Gu Ling Continent.
His wife, severely injured, lay in the sea of flames. His last memory of the Cang Lan Continent was the raging fire, and in the sea of fire was his most beloved wife. Under those circumstances, his wife could not have survived.
When the young master of the Li family first arrived on the Gu Ling Continent, he tried countless methods to return to his wife's side on the Cang Lan Continent, but all attempts failed. Knowing his wife was surely dead, the young master of the Li family lost the will to live and was about to commit suicide when he suddenly heard the cry of a tiny infant.
However, this cry made the young master of the Li family realize that he had to raise the only connection he had with his beloved first, otherwise he would have no face to meet his wife. Thus, the young master of the Li family pulled himself together and established the Flowing Cloud Pavilion. Yet, he still could not accept the fact of his wife's death, living a muddled life of drinking.
Fearing that those people would hunt him down upon not finding his body, the young master of the Li family forced the young child to cultivate diligently. He did not seek revenge, only wishing for the child to live a good life, so he did not tell the child his origins. He only waited for the child to grow up, get married, and have his own children, after which he could go to meet his wife.
After the Pavilion Master of Flowing Cloud Pavilion finished recounting this buried matter, a great weight was lifted from his heart, and he felt much lighter.
Upon hearing this, Li Shu was both shocked and heartbroken, as well as bewildered. He was shocked by the Pavilion Master of Flowing Cloud Pavilion's experiences and pained by the burden he carried, but he did not know how to interact with him. He had always thought his father hated him, hence his frequent scolding and beatings, but his father had actually been worried about enemies pursuing him and causing him harm, thus forcing him to grow up quickly so he could survive any pursuit.
"Father..." Li Shu opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but no words came out.
In response, the Pavilion Master of Flowing Cloud Pavilion simply smiled and said, "Shu'er, let's not talk about these things."
Not only did Li Shu not know how to interact with the Pavilion Master of Flowing Cloud Pavilion, but the Pavilion Master of Flowing Cloud Pavilion also did not know how to interact with Li Shu. For the past twenty-odd years, the Pavilion Master of Flowing Cloud Pavilion had been worried about Li Shu's safety, forcing him to cultivate with a stern attitude, forgetting that he was just a child, a child with only a father and no mother.
Looking at the Pavilion Master of Flowing Cloud Pavilion's smile, Li Shu suddenly asked, "Father, didn't you ever think of seeking revenge?"
Upon hearing this, the Pavilion Master of Flowing Cloud Pavilion shook his head and said, "Shu'er, I'm telling you these things not to have you seek revenge, but because you've grown up, and you should know these matters. Your father doesn't expect revenge; he only wishes for our family, separated for twenty-five years, to be reunited. Nothing is more important than this."
Reunion, mother, would his mother like him? Li Shu suddenly became anxious.
Knowing his son's worries, the Pavilion Master of Flowing Cloud Pavilion comforted him, "Shu'er, don't worry, your mother must be very eager to see you."
Is that so? Li Shu did not know.
"Shu'er, there are still more than two months until the last day of May mentioned by Miss Ling. During these two months, handle all matters of the Flowing Cloud Pavilion. This time, when we leave, we should not return."
"Okay." Hearing that his father would not be returning, Li Shu felt a bit dazed. Although his father said he was born on the Cang Lan Continent, he had no memory of it. He had grown up on the Gu Ling Continent, and knowing that he might not return after leaving, he felt a sense of reluctance. But Li Shu understood that it was time for him to go.
The Pavilion Master of Flowing Cloud Pavilion also felt reluctant to leave the Gu Ling Continent, but he was more eager to see his wife. Thus, he quickly settled the affairs of the Flowing Cloud Pavilion and then moved with Li Shu to the Flowing Cloud Pavilion in Yun Yuan City, fearing they would miss their chance.
Ling Luo Yi and her party entered the small world and explained the matters of the Tian Xuan Domain to the Ling family. Upon first hearing such unheard-of things, they were unwilling to believe it. However, since Ling Luo Chen and the others said so, especially Ling Luo Yi, they had no choice but to believe it and immediately panicked.
Seeing this, Ling Hua Yu shouted, "Alright! Didn't the eldest young master and eldest young lady say they have already been eliminated this time? There's no need to panic!"
Seeing them quiet down, Ling Hua Yu asked Ling Luo Yi, "Luo'er, will they return?"
Regarding this, Ling Luo Yi was also unsure. It was highly likely they would not return, but she said, "Grandfather, perhaps."
With such enemies, the people of this continent would only cultivate more diligently. Why should she dampen this confidence?
Upon hearing Ling Luo Yi's words, the Ling family members panicked again.
Seeing this, Ling Luo Yi said, "Alright! As long as you cultivate diligently, if they come again, you can fight them back! The eldest young master, second young master, third young master, fourth young master, and the second young lady all know how to deal with them. You can learn and practice in Trial Tower Number Three, and you won't have to be afraid when they return."
"Yes!" the clan members responded in unison.
Ling Hua Yu looked at these clan members who listened to Ling Luo Yi but not to him, feeling a bit speechless. Who was the patriarch?
Seeing them regain their confidence, Ling Luo Yi was relieved. She looked at Ling Hua Yu and said, "Grandfather, I have something I want to discuss with you. Let's go to the council hall. Please ask a few elders and aunts and uncles to come along as well. This matter needs to be decided together. If my elder brothers want to know, they can also come."
In the council hall, the elders sat in their respective seats, and the five of Ling Luo Chen sat beside them.
"Luo'er, why have you called us here? What matter do you wish to discuss?" Ling Hua Yu asked kindly. Based on his understanding of this girl, she wouldn't have them gather for discussion unless it concerned the Ling family.
Upon hearing this, Ling Luo Yi smiled slightly and said, "Grandfather, I wish to set up a teleportation array in the small world, connecting it to the Gu Xuan Continent."
"What?!" Even though Ling Hua Yu and the others had prepared themselves mentally, they were still startled by Ling Luo Yi's words.