Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7521

Chapter 7435: Vice Sect Master

“Isn’t it just that Li Dixiao wants to compete for the position of vice sect leader? That’s why he’s betting on Li Tianming, sending him to participate in the Ten Thousand Sect Emperor War. If Li Tianming achieves good results, his father-in-law will naturally also benefit, increasing his chances in the competition,” Li Qiongji said with a cold laugh. “Maybe he’s even fantasizing that this son-in-law will grow up and become an asset to him… But Li Dixiao is still too naive. Foreigners are foreigners after all. Li Tianming has so many wives, how could he possibly be tied to just one Li Chaoxi?”

“He probably had no other choice but to resort to this tactic. He was already the least likely to compete. If he didn’t bet on Li Tianming and take the risk, his competitive environment would only become more unfavorable. From a certain perspective, Li Dixiao is very bold, but this choice will probably only put him in danger of falling into an abyss of no return,” Li Xuanyin chuckled.

“Indeed, nurturing an outsider is utterly foolish, let alone one with such a powerful background. If Li Tianming grows up, his first act will likely be forgetting his roots. It’s a miracle he hasn’t kicked Li Dixiao aside yet. He’ll be an unstable factor for the Heavenly Emperor Sect. The fate of the Illusionary Heavenly Emperor Clan is enough to prove his wolfish ambitions,” Li Qiongji sneered.

“In short, let’s just wait. We’ll leave Li Tianming alone for now, and as for Li Dixiao, we don’t need to worry about him either. Time will prove who’s right and who’s wrong…” Li Zhenyuan tapped his cane again, stood up with a hunched back, seemingly preparing to leave his seat.

At this moment, facing the conversation of this group of powerful figures, Wei Shendao could only stand aside, nervously serving tea and water, not daring to breathe too loudly.

Normally, within the Heavenly Emperor Sect, she was the Holy Governor, wielding immense authority.

But among these important figures from the Li Clan, she was even insignificant and humble!

In reality, Wei Shendao was just a tool, and being in this situation made her feel even more helpless.

The reason Li Zhenyuan and the others chose to hold their secret meeting at Wei Shendao’s residence was because Wei Shendao was one of the very few outsiders from the Li imperial clan who knew some of the inside information.

Now, the Eternal Heavenly Emperor was very likely within the Imperial Domain, and Li Zhenyuan and the others dared not gamble on whether there were any spies within the Imperial Domain, or whether the Eternal Heavenly Emperor would discover their secret, unauthorized schemes.

Although Wei Shendao had personally witnessed the group discussing extremely dangerous matters, she knew in her heart

that all this talk about the Li imperial clan and the reputation and interests of the Heavenly Emperor Sect was ultimately for their own benefit!

It’s just that people always use a high-sounding reason to justify their selfishness, as if that would shift the blame onto a certain group…

…

Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Fate Palace of the Imperial Domain,

Li Chaoxi’s family members had basically finished touring their new residence and were chatting with Li Chaoxi in the garden.

Everything seemed normal, exuding a sense of peaceful contentment.

However, all of this was eventually disrupted by a certain topic…

Li Yuhuan, holding Li Chaoxi’s hand, suddenly smiled and said, “Xi’er, you’re not getting any younger. Shouldn’t you consider having children with Tianming?”

“What?!” Li Chaoxi exclaimed and jumped up on the spot. Her eyes widened like copper bells. She pointed to herself and then to Li Tianming not far away, “Me? Him?”

“What, isn’t this normal? The stronger you are, the more difficult it is to have children. Cherish the opportunity you have now.” Li Yuhuan said earnestly, “You don’t know how much effort your father and I put in for Hui’er…”

“Mother, don’t think about it. It’s impossible! Our family isn’t a single-lineage line. Let them handle the inheritance.” Li Chaoxi pointed to Li Chaohui and Li Chaohong, who were watching the commotion.

“Sister, you can’t bring this conflict onto us. I don’t mind contributing to the family’s prosperity, but I’m not married. I can’t just find any girl, can I?” Li Chaohui said speechlessly.

Li Chaohong, with a stern face, had a perfectly legitimate reason. He solemnly declared, “As the eldest son, my priority is naturally cultivation. I must first uphold the family’s reputation. Procreation is not in a hurry.”

“You’re all in cahoots?” Li Chaoxi felt a surge of anger with nowhere to vent it. She stormed out, saying, “Fine, if that’s how it is, then I’m leaving!”

“Xi’er, you’re confused. This Heavenly Destiny Palace belongs to you and Heavenly Destiny, not us,” Li Yuhuan said, covering her mouth with her sleeve and smiling with a sly smile.

So, the furious Li Chaoxi turned back at the door and returned to Li Yuhuan’s side.

Seeing Li Yuhuan’s barely suppressed laughter, she belatedly realized that Li Yuhuan was just teasing her, not genuinely pressuring her to have children.

During this time, Li Tianming patiently awaited news from Li Dixiao.

Finally, some time passed.

Even after Li Yuhuan and Li Chaohong had left, Li Dixiao returned to Li Tianming’s Heavenly Destiny Palace.

Li Tianming and Li Chaoxi quickly stepped forward to greet him.

Li Dixiao, holding an appointment letter, smiled warmly and handed it to Li Tianming, saying, “Tianming, the Eternal Heavenly Emperor has approved your promotion to Thousand-Star War God. I knew getting this reward wouldn’t be difficult.”

“Thank you, Father-in-law, and thank you, Eternal Heavenly Emperor,” Li Tianming said, accepting the letter with both hands and bowing slightly.

“This is all based on your own hard work. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have had the face to ask, and he wouldn’t have given it to me,” Li Dixiao said with a smile.

At this moment, Li Chaoxi looked at the appointment letter in Li Tianming’s hand, her face full of envy. “When can I also be promoted to Thousand-Star War God?”

“Work hard. The Ten Thousand Sects Emperor War is over. From now on, you can only advance through the normal system. It will take you a lot of time to hone your skills, but that day will eventually come. It won’t be difficult for you,” Li Dixiao said with a smile.

“The problem is, by the time I become a Thousand-Star War God, Tianming will probably have become a Supreme Emperor Ancestor, or even a Light-Year Ancestor,” Li Chaoxi said, seemingly a little discouraged.

As someone considered quite talented even within the Li imperial clan, this was the first time she had truly felt the gap in talent between herself and others.

“Alright, in short, Tianming needs to focus on his studies and prepare for the next round of the Ten Thousand Sects Emperor War. Xi’er, don’t slack off either. Cultivation is a lifelong endeavor. If you feel the gap, then you must work even harder. As long as you don’t get discouraged or give up, you’re doing great,” Li Dixiao said with a smile.

After speaking, he patted the two of them on the shoulders and left the Tianming Palace.