Invicibles
The celebration of Li Mu
"As long as I break through to the Third Order at the end of the year?" A strange expression appeared on Huang Xiaolong's face as he listened to his father.
When Huang Peng noticed Huang Xiaolong's expression, he thought it was because his unreasonable requirements of the Third Order were too high, proceeding gently: €To be honest, the, Father and Mother understand that it is difficult to reach the Third Order at the end of the year, so Xiaolong, do not put too much pressure on yourself.” Huang Peng hesitated for a moment, then said: "As long as you can advance to the peak of the late Second Order by the end of the year, then it's fine!"
“Second Order peak late?” Huang Xiaolong's expression turned even stranger.
“That's right, Xiaolong. Even if you cannot break through to the top of the Second Order late, but reach the Second Order late, we will still be very happy. This time, it was Su Yan's mother who spoke.
Words failed for Huang Xiaolong as he smiled helplessly in his heart.
Third Order? The end of the Second Order? Second Order Late?
"Dad, Mom, I'm going back to the little yard." Huang Xiaolong said as he stood up, gently hitting the arm of the chair; wondering if his parents would further lower their requirements to the peak of the mid-Second Order.
If it came to that, he probably wouldn't be able to fight back and expose his current strength from the peak of the early Fourth Order!
“Ah, Xiaolong.” When Huang Xiaolong was about to leave the hall, Huang Peng thought of something, saying: “A few days from now is the celebration of Old Patriarch Li's eighty birthday; and he invited our Huang Clan Manor to the celebration party. The little girl kept urging him to invite you, insisting that you should be there.”
"He insisted I leave?" Huang Xiaolong was amazed. That little girl doesn't really like it, does she? Just because he looked so cool when he beat Huang Wei pitifully during the annual Clan Meeting?
"Dad, Mom, can I not go?" Huang Xiaolong asked weakly.
"What did you say?" Su Yan's eyes glared at him.
Huang Xiaolong was depressed; it seemed like he could not avoid going to the banquet.
Su Yan laughed at the pouting face of his son, teasing him: “You brat, don't grumble. Li Lu is the eye seed of Old Patriarch Li, has a ninth grade martial spirit and she will definitely grow into a beautiful young woman.”
Huang Xiaolong was even more speechless, what was up with this and that; if his mother knew her son had extraordinary talent and extraordinary twin martial talent, it would be, he probably wouldn't think like this.
At this time, Huang Peng also joined: “Your mother is right. In the future, if you marry Old Patriarch Li's granddaughter, Li Lu, then your mother and I!”
While his father was still talking, Huang Xiaolong quickly cut in: “Oke, Father, I understand; it's fine as long as I'm gone right? When are we leaving? Are you going?”
Su Yan could not help but laugh when he heard Huang Xiaolong's reply: "It seems like our son is feeling embarrassed." He stopped teasing Huang Xiaolong and said: "We're leaving the day after tomorrow, but other than you and your Father, your Grandfather, Eldest Uncle and Huang Wei will also leave."
Huang Xiaolong's brows furrowed, and nodded: “OK, I know; if nothing else then I will return. ”
Both Huang Peng and Su Yan nodded.
Huang Xiaolong turned around and left.
Looking at his son's back, Su Yan sighed and said: "It's a wonderful step if our Xiaolong marries Li Lu!"
Huang Peng shook his head: “With Li Lu's background and talent, he won't like our Xiaolong. Also, at the moment Li Lu was just an eight-year-old; so even though he might not consider it, he would do it when he was an adult.”
At this moment Huang Xiaolong had returned to his small courtyard and started practicing the Tempest of Hell so he did not hear what his parents had said after he left.
Two days came and went quickly, and the day of departure arrived. The moment Huang Xiaolong arrived at the Eastern Courtyard, he was dragged by Huang Peng to the Main Hall; and by the time they reached the Main Hall, his Grandfather Huang Qide, Eldest Uncle Huang Ming, had arrived, and Huang Wei was already waiting.
When Huang Wei saw Huang Xiaolong stepping into the Main Hall, his eyes were full of hatred; if not for Huang Qide's presence, he would probably have pounced on Huang Xiaolong.
"Grandfather."
Huang Xiaolong and Huang Peng walked towards Huang Qide and said their greetings, ignoring Huang Wei's clone of the ferocious beasts.
Huang Qide nodded and laughed: "Since everyone is here, let's go." Huang Qide stepped out, and the four people followed him.
Although the Huang Clan Manor and the Li Family were known as the two major powers in Canglan County, there was a considerable distance between them.
The Li Family's residence was in Canglan County City where the Huang Clan Manor was located a hundred miles outside County City.
Therefore, it was already night time when the group of five Huang Xiaolong arrived in County City, ahead of dusk.
“Brother Qide! You traveled far enough to come to my celebration, yet I was slow in my welcome, please forgive me! ” Old Patriarch Li said with a carefree laugh as the five of them arrived in County City.
"Brother Li Mu is too polite!" Huang Qide laughed loudly.
Huang Xiaolong looked around and noticed that little girl Li Lu was standing behind a slightly fat round-faced middle-aged man with slightly small eyes radiantly.
Was this Old Patriarch Li's only son, Li Chen, Li Lu's father?Huang Xiaolong wondered.
At this moment, the little girl hiding behind Li Cheng looked at Huang Xiaolong mischievously, stuck out her tongue at Xiaolong and giggled; looking extremely sweet.
Huang Xiaolong rolled his eyes, completely ignoring him.
Seeing Huang Xiaolong's indifferent reaction, Li Lu pouted his lips in annoyance.
This scene was seen by Huang Wei who was standing at the side; hatred surged violently in his heart. Although his engagement to Li Lu during the Clan Assembly was marred by Huang Xiaolong, in his heart Li Lu was already his wife, and now his ‘wife’ was blatantly teasing Huang Xiaolong right in front of him!
After the customary greetings, everyone entered the city, heading towards the Li Residence.
Contrary to expectations, the Li Residence was not located in the city center but in the southern part. When they arrived in front of the main entrance of the Li Residence, the twenty-meter wide road ahead was filled with an endless stream of horses and carriages, all of which were endless, the street was crowded and decorated with bright and colorful lanterns. For Li Mu's eighty anniversary celebration, other than the Huang Clan Manor, most of the troops in Canglan County had already arrived.
However, the actual celebration will happen tomorrow, so there are those who have not yet come and who are on their way.
When they arrived at the Li Residence, Li Mu personally brought them to the prearranged courtyard to rest.
“Kakak Qide, if there is something you need, let the Residence guard know. Please forgive bad hospitality.” Li Mu said to Huang Qide with a smile.
Huang Qide waved his hand and said: “You are too polite. En, please go and take care of your problems; tomorrow, we brothers will drink together later.”
Li Mu laughed ‘hehe’: "Definitely." Then turn around and leave.
But what happened next shocked Huang Xiaolong. Not long after Li Mu left, Li Lu came to their courtyard! After greeting Huang Qide, Huang Ming, and Huang Peng, he immediately went to Huang Xiaolong and said in a sulking voice: “Xiaolong, This is your first time in County City right? Come on, I'll give you a tour!” His hand had already pulled Huang Xiaolong away from the courtyard before he even had a chance to reply.
Huang Wei stared intently at Li Lu who was holding Huang Xiaolong's hand, and saw the two of them leave the courtyard; his expression was ugly to the extreme. And of course, Huang Ming's face did not look any better either.
Huang Qide opened his mouth, but did not know what to say; huang Peng stood there quietly, but his heart rumbled happily.
