Cohabitation with Sword Spirit-Chapter 90 - 75: All Good Things Must End, Long Time No See

Chapter 90: Chapter 75: All Good Things Must End, Long Time No See

Evening of August 17, 2017

In the end, the Saint Sect is a hurdle that cannot be bypassed.

Therefore, since the Saint Sect cannot be bypassed, history’s truth must be temporarily set aside.

"Anyway, I am Immortal, I have plenty of time to slowly restore my power... Once my Sword World is rebuilt enough to suppress this world, I will officially set foot in Heaven-Reaching City, ascend to the Saint Sect Main Altar, and seek the truth."

Li Tianya nodded: "This approach couldn’t be more secure."

Wang Jiu said: "Hmm, if you hadn’t reminded me timely this time, I probably wouldn’t have thought of such a prudent method and might have just directly set foot in Heaven-Reaching City, thus suffering humiliation by carrot juice... To express my gratitude, is there anything you’d like me to help with?"

Li Tianya was surprised: "Gratitude?"

"Yes, repaying kindness is a basic principle of mine as the Celestial Divine Sword. Previously, your granddaughter Shen Qingming awakened me from my slumber, and out of gratitude, I signed a Master-Servant Contract with her, acknowledging her as a mount. So, for you, is there anything you desire?"

Li Tianya said: "At my advanced age, I’m just an old fool with no significant wishes. However... since you signed a contract with Qingming, I would trouble you to continue to take good care of her. Sigh, poor girl."

Wang Jiu curiously asked: "How do you know Shen Qingming is in a difficult situation? Previously, your Primordial Spirit suffered a backlash, and your mind was muddled, you couldn’t even remember what Shen Qingming looked like."

Li Tianya nodded: "Indeed, the memories of little Qingming in my mind are from when she was very young, running and jumping around with her mother in the mansion... So, I naturally don’t know Qingming’s current situation. But logically, with parents like Fengyun and Lu Xin, her days surely wouldn’t be easy."

Wang Jiu deeply agreed with this understanding of the nature of familial ties.

However, before Wang Jiu could mention the glorious history of mutual harm between Lu Xin and Shen Qingming, he noticed Li Tianya’s expression changed, showing a painful look.

"...It seems, my clear-minded time is about to end," Li Tianya slowly said, "However, being clear-minded once before dying, I have no regrets. In the last bit of time, I want to see Qingming, Chaolu, those young ones. They are the future of the Li Family."

——

When Li Tianya and Wang Jiu returned to the first-floor hall of the Wind and Cloud Tower, the longevity banquet was already at its end, though the atmosphere remained lively and joyous.

Despite the somewhat strange atmosphere after Shen Qingming’s sincere confession, Zhao Yan and Lu Xin’s meticulously prepared three tables of fine wine and delicacies quickly made everyone forget any awkwardness and once again immerse in the celebratory ambiance.

Of course, aside from the celebratory mood, everyone present with normal cognitive abilities realized one thing. From tonight onwards, the weight of Shen Qingming’s name in the Li Family Mansion will be entirely different.

Before this, everyone knew Li Fengyun deeply loved Shen Yue’e, but first, Shen Qingming, after all, was not Shen Yue’e, second, Li Fengyun was never interested in family affairs, and third, the conflicts between Lu Xin and Shen Yue’e was also well-known. So, the true weight of Shen Qingming in the family always had a question mark.

Now, it seems that Shen Qingming’s weight is beyond doubt. Even though she ultimately did not accept the Wind and Cloud Immortal Sword, everyone knew that, barring accidents, she is bound to inherit Li Fengyun’s position to become the head of the Li Family Mansion.

All evening, those offering toasts and blessings to Shen Qingming were endless, peers such as Li Qingshuang and Li Junyi with sincere hearts congratulated her on resolving misunderstandings with Lu Xin and returning to the family. Elders like Zhao Yan and Li Kongcheng encouraged her to continue forward, not to disappoint her parents’ reputation. And veterans like Li Shouyi of Lingshan City urged her that in matters of love, it’s best not to delay, and to seize a good man when she meets one...

Shen Qingming was somewhat at a loss, reacting clumsily but without any annoyance, responding earnestly to every blessing and encouragement.

As the banquet was about to end and the young lady began to feel utterly fatigued, Wang Jiu and Li Tianya returned to the venue.

Seeing Li Tianya, everyone couldn’t help but stand up, showing respect. Li Tianya, with kind brows and kind eyes, waved at everyone: "Sit down, my clear-minded time is running short, so let’s skip old brothers’ reminiscing, I’ve come to see the young ones this time."

After speaking, he came to Shen Qingming’s table, looking over each slightly tense young face, he then offered guidance to each.

"Qingshuang girl, the direct line Cyan Sword of Lingshan City is not inferior to any of the family’s top swordsmanship, though it’s tedious and dull in the early stages, you must endure the loneliness. Your talent in Sword Dao is excellent, do not waste it."

Li Qingshuang quickly nodded: "Yes, I will strive harder!"

"Junyi girl, your Divine Sense is inherently agile, cultivation of magic and divine techniques is the most suitable, but the Li Family stands by swordsmanship, never lose your longsword."

"Yes, I understand!"

"Li Fan, your name matches who you are, in terms of aptitude and insight, you are more blunt compared to your siblings at this table. But the swords of the Li Family have both light and heavy swords. You in the Heaven-Reaching City branch face more pressure than those in Lingshan City and Cyan Cloud’s main family. You must withstand the pressure, and turn this pressure into your unique advantage."

"Yes!"

As Li Tianya spoke, sweat emerged on his forehead. The old folks beside him were both surprised and distressed.

Li Tianya was using the moments of his clear consciousness, at the cost of great effort, to wield the Inch and Mile Sword, touching the laws of space-time, to divine the future for these young ones.

Every word he spoke was infused with the pure essence of a Peak Stage Great Cultivator of the Mountain-Overturning Realm, each word was a priceless gem.

Before long, Li Tianya finished advising the young folks of the branch families, finally turning his gaze to the children of the main family mansion.

First is the eldest son of the third household, Li Xinyu.

"Xinyu..." the old man slowly spoke.

"Yes!" Li Xinyu promptly stood up straight, his large body controlled with pure True Essence, every bit of fat steady and firm, exuding solemn dignity.

After pondering for a long time, Li Tianya sighed, "You’ve really gained a lot of weight."

"Pfft!" Li Xinyu almost spat out blood.

"As for you, your talent, bone structure, and temperament are all excellent choices; I have only one thing to say to you. No matter when, never have a heart of inferiority."

Li Xinyu was stunned, nodding blankly, unable to grasp what his grandfather truly meant.

Li Tianya then turned to Li Chaolu, a smile appearing on his face: "Not bad, truly not bad. You have a good mother, so you should listen to her more in the future."

After speaking, he gently patted Li Chaolu’s head, causing the little girl to flush with surprise and joy. Nearby, Zhao Yan was also a bit flattered, never expecting her father-in-law to give her such a high evaluation.

However, after letting go of Li Chaolu, Li Tianya muttered softly: "Girls these days are truly remarkable; at thirteen, they’re already so well-developed, even stronger than Lin Yu back then."

After Li Chaolu came Li Wushuang.

"Wushuang, your mindset is straightforward, which can be both good and bad. If you focus on cultivation, you might achieve accomplishments beyond your natural limits. However, if you get sidetracked, you may become deeply entangled. So, when you’re confused, focus on cultivation."

"Yes, grandfather!" Li Wushuang agreed earnestly.

By this point, Li Tianya was already very tired, with waves of stabbing pain coursing through his mind, making him realize that the time he had left in clarity was running out.

Fortunately, only one person was left at this table.

"It’s a pity that the girl Wanqing hasn’t returned yet... but she’s always been independent and might not care about what I, an old man, have to say." Li Tianya said, walking up to Shen Qingming, his slightly clouded eyes seriously observing his petite and graceful granddaughter.

"You really resemble Yue’e, that girl when she was small, also had such stubborn eyes. I remember, the year I visited Ruoshi in Shen City, seeing Yue’e at his house, she looked just like you now."

Upon hearing her grandfather mention her mother, Shen Qingming couldn’t help but have her eyes turn slightly red.

But the next moment, Li Tianya continued: "What year was that? Ah, it was 1981, the year your mother had just turned ten."

"..." The 14-year-old Shen Qingming happened to glance at the side where Li Chaolu was bending over, clutching her stomach and silently laughing hysterically. Determined that after the birthday banquet, she would use Spirit Cat Swordsmanship to make her eyes swollen!

Li Tianya spoke, shaking his head vigorously, appearing extremely fatigued, yet still persisted in speaking.

"Qingming, cherish the good mentor and friend you have around, but don’t overly rely on him. His path can only be walked by himself. As for you, you’re destined to walk your own path."

Shen Qingming nodded, seemingly understanding but not fully grasping.

Li Tianya forced himself against the sluggish numbness in his mind, still trying to perceive his granddaughter’s future.

"Hmm, your method of cultivation is very unique, focusing on physical cultivation as the primary, with the Sword Heart as the auxiliary. It’s quite fitting for your circumstances, but the Sword Heart, the Sword Heart..."

At this point, Li Tianya’s voice was already very weak, his vision filled with white spots, unable to see the future anymore. His body was shaking and unsteady.

Nearby, Lu Xin noticed, realizing her father-in-law was at the end of his strength, the light of the lamp about to be extinguished, and quickly grabbed her husband Li Fengyun, coming over to support Li Tianya.

"Fengyun, Lu Xin..." Li Tianya panted, "Qingming, continuing on this path, will surely, surely face a significant bottleneck. She’ll need external support, preferably, preferably the Original Sword Essence, yes, the Original Sword Essence, Fengyun, I want you to, get the Original Sword Essence for Qingming, help her, help her..."

At the last word, Li Tianya gasped for air, his voice abruptly cut off.

Lu Xin and Li Fengyun were shocked, desperately infusing him with True Essence for resuscitation, afraid he might pass away.

Fortunately, Li Tianya was merely excessively fatigued, and after Li Fengyun infused him with a surge of pure True Essence, his complexion quickly turned rosy, and his breathing became steady.

Moments later, Li Tianya straightened up, breaking free from the support, and walked a few steps inside the hall, looking full of vitality.

His gaze scanned around, just catching sight of Wang Jiu at the entrance, suddenly his face brightened with joy, and he approached to greet him.

"Ha, Cyan Cloud Li Tianya, it’s been such a long time!"