Absolute Resonance - Chapter 1416

1413. Chapter 1413 Family Dinner

Chapter 1413 Family Dinner
Before Li Luo went into seclusion, Tan Tai Lan took time out of her busy schedule to hold a family dinner and invited Li Qingpeng, Li Jinping, Niu Biaobiao and Li Rouyun.

Li Luo, Jiang Qing’e, Li Jingtao, Li Fengyi and other younger generations were naturally there as well.

“Brother, second brother, Taixuan and I have been away for these years, and I often hear him talking about you. Now that he has not returned home yet, I will toast to you two on his behalf.” At the banquet, Tan Tai Lan held the cup and smiled at Li Qingpeng and Li Jinping.

Tan Tai Lan has a good impression of Li Qingpeng and Li Jinping. When she followed Li Taixuan to Longya Pulse, Li Jingzhe had never seen her. However, these two brothers were very friendly to her and repeatedly reminded Li Taixuan not to bully her.

Li Qingpeng and Li Jinpan raised their glasses quickly, sighing and laughing: “You are too polite, sister-in-law. We miss our third brother very much too, and hope he can come back soon.”

Then Li Qingpeng praised: “My sister-in-law is very capable. In just one day, she has tamed the Dragon Tooth Vein from top to bottom. With you in charge of the Dragon Tooth Vein, this crisis has been safely overcome.”

Li Qingpeng understood very well how great an impact Li Jingzhe’s death would have on the Longya vein. This was definitely an event that was enough to cause turmoil. Although he could still use the prestige of Li Tianwang’s lineage to intimidate the outside world, the competition and oppression within Li Tianwang’s lineage was unavoidable.

The lineage of Li Tianwang is too large, with forces of all sizes as numerous as stars, and naturally there are factions among them. The death of Li Jingzhe will seriously affect the status and voice of the Longya lineage, and will also attract some of its forces to join other lineages.

Fortunately, Tan Tai Lan took over in time.

With her strong style and the strength of the Great Invincible Marquis, she was able to intimidate some people who were ready to make moves at yesterday’s meeting.

For example, the head of Jinguanyuan, Zhao Xuanming.

This person is the nail planted by the Dragon Bloodline in the Dragon Tooth Vein. When Li Jingzhe was here, he thought that his ability was indeed extraordinary, so he had the intention to command him. And Zhao Xuanming is indeed extraordinary. After coming to the Dragon Tooth Vein over the years, he directly expanded the Jinguan Academy into the leader of the four academies.

This gave Zhao Xuanming considerable prestige in the Longya vein. When Li Jingzhe passed away this time, before the news of Tan Tai Lan was reported back, there were many calls in the Longya vein to let Zhao Xuanming temporarily take over the position of the vein leader.

After all, everyone knows that Zhao Xuanming has the support of the Dragon Bloodline. If he comes to power, it means that the Dragon Tooth Vein will be controlled by the Dragon Bloodline.

At that time, the status of these original lineage leaders in the Dragon Tooth lineage would become extremely embarrassing.

Li Qingpeng got a headache just thinking about these power struggles.

So fortunately, Tan Tai Lan came back just in time.

Although Tan Tai Lan’s surname is not Li, she is Li Taixuan’s wife, so they are naturally one family. This is in no way comparable to Zhao Xuanming, who is a person of an outsider surname.

Moreover, Tan Tai Lan is the Great Peerless Marquis, which is enough to intimidate the other four veins so that they dare not interfere in the affairs of the Dragon Tooth Vein.

Furthermore, Tan Tai Lan’s personality is completely different from the old man’s. The old man is very particular about rules and sometimes can be said to be a bit pedantic and stubborn. He can make many concessions for the overall situation, but Tan Tai Lan is extremely strong. If the Dragon Bloodline makes some inappropriate demands in the future, given Tan Tai Lan’s personality, he will probably overturn the table.

“I also like my sister-in-law’s style of doing things. Yesterday, she asked Zhao Xuanming in public whether he still wanted to continue to be the head of Jinguangyuan. That subdued the old guy so much that he didn’t dare to say a word. Haha, it felt great.” Li Jinpan laughed.

In the past of the Dragon Tooth Vein, Li Qingpeng was a good guy and he did not compete with Zhao Xuanming. He was the only one with a hot temper and he often fought with Zhao Xuanming, but in such fights he often ended up at a disadvantage. Li Jingzhe would just sit back and watch their fight, which made him extremely depressed.

So now that he could see Zhao Xuanming being humiliated, Li Jinpan felt most relieved.

“I am not familiar with many affairs of the Dragon Tooth Vein, and I will still need help from my elder brother and second brother in the future.” Tan Tai Lan chuckled and looked at Niu Biaobiao again. At this time, the latter was sitting together with Li Rouyun, looking very affectionate.

“Lao Niu, your name is really correct. Now you have learned to eat young grass like an old cow. When we first came to Longya Vein, Rouyun was just a little girl.” Tan Tai Lan said jokingly.

Li Rouyun was a little restrained when facing Tan Tai Lan. After all, the latter was not only the Great Wushuang Marquis, but also the current head of the Dragon Tooth Vein, and had an extraordinary status.

You have to know that when she faced Li Jingzhe before, she was so timid and didn’t dare to utter a word.

Hearing Tan Tai Lan’s teasing at this time, Li Rouyun’s face turned a little red.

Niu Biaobiao rolled his eyes. He, Tan Tai Lan and Li Taixuan were close friends who could entrust their children to each other for life. Their relationship was as deep as that of siblings or brothers. So even though Tan Tai Lan was now the Great Wushuang Marquis and the head of the Longya Clan, he still treated him normally.

“When the three of us were fleeing, the things that hurt me the most along the way were not the pursuers, but the constant pestering of these two people. It was uncomfortable to watch.” Niu Biaopiao counterattacked angrily.

The others couldn’t help laughing when they heard this.

Younger people like Li Luo and Jiang Qing’e also laughed out loud, and the warm atmosphere finally diluted the heavy atmosphere in the Tianshan Mountains a little.

It was a family dinner, and both the host and the guests were happy in the end.

. . .

The second day.

Deep in Longya Mountain, there is a lake that looks like a mirror.

Tan Tai Lan, Li Luo and Jiang Qing’e were standing in the center of the lake at this time.

Li Luo stared with wide eyes at an object in the center of the lake. It was a dark golden lotus seat several meters wide. It had a majestic and mysterious aura that continuously flowed out, making people feel clear-minded.

“This is…”

“Tianbao Lotus Throne?!”

Li Luo recognized it because he had practiced in this lotus seat before, and this thing was Li Jingzhe’s treasure. In the entire Dragon Tooth Vein, no one else had used it except him.

“You can use this Tianbao Lotus Throne for your retreat. These are your grandfather’s relics. You can use them however you want.” Tan Tai Lan said.

“Isn’t it too extravagant?” Li Luo’s heart was pounding. This was a treasure that king-level strongmen used for cultivation. Countless high-ranking marquises had tried to get it but failed.

“No matter how good a treasure is, its value can only be realized if it is used. You are going to practice the ‘Dragon Blood Ancient Technique’ this time, which is a top-grade destiny-level technique for becoming a marquis. It is worthy of using this ‘Tianbao Lotus Seat’, so even if your grandfather were here, he would allow you to use it.” Tan Tai Lan put his hands in his pockets and said with a smile.

“Then thank you, mother and grandfather.”

Li Luo did not act pretentiously and agreed with a smile. After all, this retreat was crucial. It was related to whether the Wanxiang Seed in his body could be activated, and also to whether he could return to the second level of Wushuang.

So Li Luo moved, stepped into the “Tianbao Lotus Seat”, and sat down cross-legged.

As Li Luo entered the “Tianbao Lotus Seat”, a jade-like stamen slowly grew in front of the lotus seat. Tan Tai Lan pointed with his finger, and starlight fell, igniting it. Suddenly, wisps of green smoke lingered between the lotus seats.

Li Luo sniffed the faint fragrance with his nose, and his mind and mood became completely peaceful at this moment. Countless inspirations and insights emerged in his heart like bubbles.

Then, he gradually closed his eyes and entered into a state of cultivation.

Upon seeing this, Tan Tai Lan stretched out his hand and the lake water began to rise, finally turning into a huge water cover that completely enveloped the manor deep in the mountains.

Jiang Qing’e, who was standing aside, looked at Li Luo’s figure, slightly dazed.

Tan Tai Lan held her little hand and jokingly asked, “What? Can’t you bear being apart for such a while?”

Jiang Qing’e’s beautiful face blushed slightly, and she said, “Mother, when are we going to the battlefield to help father out of trouble?”

“If Li Taixuan heard you call me dad, he would be so excited that he would go find a big devil to fight him.” Tan Tai Lan said.

Jiang Qing’e felt a little helpless. Tan Tai Lan was like this sometimes, always liking to tease people.

“Don’t worry, he and I have a connection, and that guy is not so easy to catch. I know you are worried about him, but if you really want to help us, you two better build seven ten-pillar golden platforms as soon as possible. Then, our family of four will be unparalleled and we will be considered the “first family” throughout history.” Tan Tai Lan said with a smile.

Jiang Qing’e nodded slightly, her eyes stayed on Li Luo for a long time before she slowly withdrew her gaze.

It seems that she also needs to speed up her practice.

Otherwise, it seemed that Li Luo would really catch up with me…

(End of this chapter)