From Now On, Only Joy

Upon hearing the young man recite the poem aloud, everyone in the Divine General Residence changed their expressions slightly.

Who in the All Under Heaven doesn't know you!

This is such domineering confidence, yet so real.

A fourteen-year-old Heaven and Man Grandmaster, a talent unparalleled throughout history, has left the Li Family.

"Heavenly Gang, can't you talk to Li Hao nicely and gently?"

He Jianlan felt a pang of sorrow, thinking of the obedient child who used to come to pay his respects every morning. She couldn't help but say to Li Tiangang.

Li Tiangang came to his senses, but remained expressionless and silent.

"Li Tiangang, you drove Hao'er away. You drove away the most amazing genius in the Li Family of thousands of years."

Li Muxiu seemed to have completely lost his anger at this moment. His face was somewhat haggard and somber. He gave Li Tiangang a deep look and said:

You will definitely regret what you said today.

Li Tiangang's lips twitched slightly. The child's Heavenly Talent was indeed astonishing, and he had seen it all, which pained him deeply.

But, do you regret it?

The events of recent days flashed through his mind. Finally, he took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "I won't regret it. He's the one who should regret it. I can't break his stubbornness, but those Demons will!"

"In less than three years, he will be begging to come back, crying. He will realize that what he gave up today is something that so many people in this world dream of. He's still young and doesn't know how lucky he is!"

At this point, he turned to look at Li Muxiu and the crowd before him, and slowly said:

"I hereby warn you, by order of the Li Family True Dragon, that none of you are permitted to provide him with any private assistance, or you will be severely punished according to Family Law!"

After saying that, his face turned cold again, and he said:

"You're only hurting him by helping him. Don't let this affect me. I'll bring him back!"

Everyone's expression changed slightly; they hadn't expected him to be so resolute.

"Seventh Brother." Li Xuanli hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Li Muxiu's lips trembled slightly as he said, "Do you know how many people in the All Under Heaven are watching him now that he's still recovering from his injuries?"

"Our Li Family is a thorn in the side of Demon. How many Demons will ambush and assassinate this child as he leaves Qing Prefecture and this place?"

"The Li Family's thousand-year-old feud with Demon may all Descent that child!"

Everyone's pupils contracted slightly, immediately sensing the danger the young man was about to face.

Li Tiangang Love Dao, "Second Uncle, Hao'er is, after all, my child. If you can think of these things, I naturally have too. I will send people to secretly watch over him and intervene if he is in danger."

He looked at Li Muxiu seriously and said, "I'm giving him three years, not out of impulsiveness, but to let him temper his character. These three years are for him. I will petition the ancestors to make the True Dragon Selection after three years. If he can correct his mistakes by then, the position will still be his."

Li Muxiu's face twitched slightly as he watched the boy's retreating figure, a bitter feeling welling up inside him.

This child has never cared about the True Dragon, and three years from now... he'll probably care even less.

Moreover, given that child's Heavenly Talent, if he cultivates diligently, he might be able to reach the Three Immortalities in three years...

Suddenly, a figure ran over the crowd and rushed towards the boy.

It was Ren Qianqian, whom Li Hao had recently recruited into the Divine General Residence, who was Li Hao's Sword Attendant.

She had not yet learned the Listening Rain Pavilion's Cultivation Method. Although her household registration was in the Divine General Residence, no one stopped her from following the young man.

However, the girl came alone and did not carry the Black Sword Case.

Seeing this, Chen Hefang snapped out of her daze and quickly said, "Mu Xiu, didn't Hao'er bring his Side Sword? This won't do! Where's Eternal Night? Quickly take it to him."

Li Muxiu was also stunned. He immediately released his senses and quickly found the Black Sword Case in the Mountains and Rivers Courtyard. He immediately took it and then caught up with Li Hao with the Sword Case.

"Hao'er, you forgot your Side Sword."

Li Muxiu looked at the child in front of him, hesitated, and finally said with a bitter expression.

Li Hao glanced at the old man and shook his head slightly. "Second Master, don't be sad. I don't want this sword anymore. Please thank Grandma for me and ask her to give it to someone else."

"Besides you, who else in the Li Family is worthy of this sword?" Li Muxiu couldn't help but ask.

Li Hao's gaze fell on the Black Sword Case. After a moment of silence, he slowly said:

"Let it be as it was originally, but in short, I will not take anything from the Li Family anymore."

After saying that, he turned and continued walking.

"Hao'er..."

"Second Master, please return."

The boy didn't turn around, but waved and said.

Li Muxiu's eyes were filled with complex emotions. He looked down at the Black Sword Case in his hand, feeling bitter.

It was abandoned by two generations of owners.

Eternal Night, Eternal Night; I fear I will sleep forever in darkness.

As Li Hao walked along the street, he felt that with each step he took, his body became lighter and more comfortable.

He saw Song Yufeng and Song Qiumo at the entrance of the Divine General Residence, but he only nodded slightly and didn't say much, indicating that they weren't familiar with each other.

He didn't want to involve the Tan Palace Academy.

Footsteps approached from behind, drawing closer before gradually slowing down.

Li Hao didn't turn around, only saying, "I'm no longer the Young Master of the Li Family, why are you still following me? You haven't gone to the Listening Rain Pavilion yet. Talk to Uncle Zhao, and she will release you from your maid contract."

Ren Qianqian shook her head slightly, hugging her sword, and said, "If you don't have the Listening Rain Pavilion's Cultivation Method, I can learn other Cultivation Method from you."

My Cultivation Method may not be suitable for you.

Li Hao said, "Besides, whether we can survive this journey to Heaven's Gate Pass is still unknown."

"Then let's work together to slay demons and monsters," Ren Qianqian said.

Li Hao paused slightly, then continued forward, his voice calm. "Then let's travel together."

Ren Qianqian's face lit up with joy. She nodded and quickly followed.

Large, fluffy snowflakes fell, accompanied by a frosty, cold mist.

The noble young man walked through the wind and snow, accompanied only by a White Fox, a Sword Attendant, and his Qing Feng.

Having just entered the martial world, I forgot to Side Sword.

He returned to the martial world, but had no sword to carry him.

"The road ahead is long, from now on I'll only seek pleasure, what can idle sorrow do to me..."

The boy suddenly burst into song, followed by a carefree laugh.

In front of the Divine General Residence.

Both Song Yufeng and Song Qiumo stared silently at the departing boy.

They never expected that the conflict between the father and son would escalate to such an extent that the Heavenly Talent talented young man would run away from home and sever ties with the Li Family.

Countless people in this world long to step into that Divine General Residence and get some connection with the Li Family.

But the boy discarded it like a worn-out shoe.

Who says Heaven is unwelcoming? A blizzard sweeps away a stranger.

Song Yufeng muttered to himself.

Standing before the gates of the mansion, Li Yuanzhao blankly as Li Hao's figure disappeared, muttering to himself:

"From today onwards, does that mean Hao Ge has lost his father?"

After he finished speaking, his mother, Xiao Yujing, glared at him fiercely, then looked at Li Tiangang, whose face was as expressionless as an iron plate, and frowned.

Bian Ruxue, who was standing next to Li Yuanzhao, suddenly trembled and opened her eyes wide as if struck by lightning.

Images flashed through her mind: years ago, she had walked and cried her way to this Xuanhe Divine General Residence, following Uncle Lin.

In that unfamiliar environment, it was the child with eyes like Xingchen who told him that his father was in heaven.

That day, she found new support amidst the pain of losing her father.

Now, many years later, the boy who once comforted and accompanied her has also lost his father under her watchful gaze.

But the other person just left like that, and not only was I unable to stay by their side, I didn't even get to say a word of comfort.

Thinking of this, a wave of sorrow welled up in her heart, as if she had been pricked by a sharp thorn, and felt a pang of heartache.

She hurried after him, but the Heaven and Earth and snow were already heavy, and he was nowhere to be seen.

Heaven's Gate Pass is located north of the Frontier Liang Prefecture.

Liang Prefecture is a vast and sparsely populated region with cold winters and hot summers. The land is barren and infertile, but rich in minerals. The people here do not like to cultivate the land and mostly make a living by raising livestock and doing business. Most of their grain is purchased and transported from other prefectures.

At this moment, the moon is bright and the stars are few.

The cool moonlight bathed the earth.

In a clearing in a lush forest on the Frontier Liang Prefecture, a bonfire was lit, and two people and a fox sat around it.

Over the campfire, Tiger Paw and livers were pierced through Green Vine Wood and roasted in the fire.

A fragrant aroma wafted out, indicating that the amount of food was clearly more than enough for two people.

It's almost cooked, just wait a little longer.

Li Hao stroked the head of the Little White Fox beside his knee and said with a smile.

Five days had passed since they left Qing Prefecture. Only with Ren Qianqian's money could the two of them rent a carriage, which they then drove shakily to Liang Prefecture.

After returning the carriage at the post station, they would have to walk to this Frontier region on their own.

Fortunately, after five days, Li Hao's injuries had already healed.

In his spare time, he would ponder his many Cultivation Method, integrate them, and create a unique Cultivation Method of his own.

Having just entered the Heaven and Man Realm, his hastily combined power was insufficient to unleash the full strength of the Grandmaster Realm. Now, having explored further, he is confident that if he were to fight again, he could easily defeat his former self.

As for whether he could defeat that person, Li Hao didn't bother thinking about it for the time being.

"Old Feng, it'll be ready soon."

Li Hao looked up and called out into the forest.

It was Old Feng who sent him a telepathic message back at the Divine General Residence that convinced him to come to Heaven's Gate Pass.

Otherwise, even if he wanted to sever ties with the Li Family, he wouldn't risk his life by coming here alone; it would be tantamount to suicide.

The forest was silent; there was no response.

Li Hao was already used to it and didn't care at all.

Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the woods not far away.

Li Hao looked up and used his Divine Soul to investigate, only to see a familiar figure parting the grass and walking towards him.

Before long, Bian Ruxue followed the firelight and arrived at the campfire.

When she saw Li Hao, her face immediately lit up with joy, and she exclaimed, "Great! I've finally caught up with you!"

"How did you get here?" Li Hao, somewhat surprised, frowning. "The journey here was very dangerous."

"I didn't encounter Demon," Bian Ruxue said.

Looking at the boy by the campfire, she couldn't hold back her emotions any longer, and her eyes reddened slightly.

"You were there for me back then, and now, I'm here to be with you."

Li Hao looked at her with surprise and said, "You're not pursuing the Sword Dao anymore?"

Bian Ruxue was taken aback, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "I won't give up the sword, but I want to stay by your side; otherwise, I won't be able to rest easy."

Li Hao immediately understood that the other person felt guilty.

He chuckled casually and said, "Silly girl, don't worry about me. I'm not as fragile as you think. I'm not like you, a crybaby."

Bian Ruxue blushed slightly, recalling the embarrassing incidents of Nightmare as a child, and said:

"Let's not dwell on the Past. Back then, when my father wasn't around, you were there for me, and now I'm here to be with you."

"Do you intend to repay a debt of gratitude in this way?" Li Hao asked with a smile.

Bian Ruxue bit her lip slightly, but did not deny it.

"Now that you've chosen the Sword Dao, stop being so Half-Heartedness. Otherwise, with your temperament, you won't even make it to the foot of the mountain, let alone reach the summit."

Li Hao said, "As for that favor, I don't care. I've stayed with you, and you've stayed with me in return, so we're even."

Bian Ruxue was slightly taken aback, her eyes somewhat dazed. Looking at the young man's carefree smile, she hesitated and asked, "Really?"

"Real."

Li Hao smiled calmly.

The flames of the campfire danced in the cold night wind.

The warm yellow light shone on Li Hao's face as he smiled at the girl by the campfire:

"Go back now. I'm waiting for you to reach the pinnacle of Sword Dao. Come back and tell me what you saw up there."