Arrangements (7K double-length chapter)

With a loud bang!

The demonic hand was scorched away by the Blazing Sun, its demonic energy evaporated, and the Void trembled.

The blazing Blazing Sun did not wane; instead, it continued to radiate its dazzling golden light, enveloping Li Hao and his companions.

"Sacred Heart Treasure Talisman!"

Upon seeing the radiant light emanating from the runes, the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King' expression changed slightly; he hadn't expected Li Hao to possess something so precious.

However, considering the Divine General Residence behind them, it's not surprising.

"It's just a matter of catching your breath."

He realized that this was not an offensive Sacred Heart Treasure Talisman, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If it were an offensive talisman, the higher the quality of the Treasure Talisman, the more terrifying the attack would be, even comparable to a strike from a master of the Unique Skill Realm, which they would not be able to withstand.

But there were probably only a handful of those high-level Treasure Talisman in the entire Great Yu Dynasty.

"Go! Tear this Treasure Talisman apart!"

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King immediately summoned the Dragon Lord and the Silver-Robed Youth to attack simultaneously.

Demonic energy surged in the Void, and the Aura of the three Demon Kings were fully revealed, causing many Grandmaster on the battlefield not far away and those who came to provide support to feel their hearts pound with fear.

Previously, the Warrior among them who were below the Heaven and Man Realm had only thought that these three Demons were at the Three Immortalities Realm. They never expected that the demonic power they were exuding would give them a feeling of their hearts about to burst.

Some Grandmaster, their faces also pale at this moment, felt their surging passion extinguished, and were already considering retreating.

Everyone has different ideas. Some people are willing to risk their lives for a debt of gratitude, but some Grandmaster value their lives more and regard their own lives as something more important.

They all expected the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King to attack, but they didn't expect him to be so crazy, actually inviting two other Demon King as well.

If it were just the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King, they figured that with the Divine General Residence behind Li Hao, plus Li Hao's own combat power which was close to half of the Four Establishments Realm, and with their cooperation, there was a possibility of fighting!

But the current situation, the desolation of Heaven's Gate Pass, is worse than imagined.

The city is gone, the people are gone, and now all that can be seen is a dense Demon Tide. But the three Great Demon Kings are truly despairing!

However, with the exception of a few, most of the Grandmaster recognized the three-headed Demon King as soon as they arrived. Shocked, they realized that it was too late to run away and prepared to fight to the death.

That's why someone shouted for Li Hao to go first.

We must at least save Li Hao; that's our hope!

In this way, their remains will still be collected in the future, and these Demons will still be killed!

"Old Feng, you all go first."

Seeing the three-headed Demon King's attack, Li Hao handed the burning Sacred Heart Treasure Talisman to Old Feng. This Treasure Talisman could withstand the attacks of the Four Establishments Realm cultivator, but it was only enough to save one's life in critical moments; escaping would be difficult, especially when facing three Demon Kings.

Someone has to stay.

And the most suitable person to stay behind and restrain the Demon King right now is myself.

Any one of the three of them who stays behind could die, so it's better to let him go.

At least, if he fights to the death, and if Ultimate Transformation to Immortality, he might still have a chance to kill his opponent at the moment his body perishes!

"Stop fooling around!"

Feng Boping roared angrily, but did not accept the Treasure Talisman.

Li Hao was already releasing his Immortal Qi, preparing to use his actions to force Old Feng and the others to retreat.

But just then, a sudden gust of wind rushed by, followed by a loud chime.

The sound of the bell, like the chanting of Buddhist scriptures or the sound of an evening drum, resonated in everyone's hearts.

The numerous Demon outside the pass were all shaken, their Demon Aura fluctuating. Those with lower cultivation levels had their Demon Power dissipate on the spot, leaving them unable to muster any strength.

The three Demon Kings who were struck by the bell all changed their expressions. The Dragon Lord let out a deep dragon roar, which was squeezed out of his throat and then resounded throughout the entire battlefield, containing a feeling of Anger.

A figure in white robes drifted in and stood in front of Li Hao and his two companions.

"Heavenly Secrets Grandmaster!"

Upon seeing the other person's appearance, Song Qiumo's eyes narrowed instantly.

Feng Boping's expression changed drastically, becoming somewhat complicated. He met the other person's gaze, and they exchanged a brief glance.

Decades ago, Feng Boping stole things from the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, so he was an old acquaintance of the Heavenly Secrets Grandmaster, but not in the same way he had with Li Muxiu. Instead, they were the kind of people who would fight as soon as they met.

Unexpectedly, Fate Engraving were in dire straits, it was the other party who stepped forward to help them.

You have some nerve!

The Heavenly Secrets Grandmaster, dressed in flowing white robes, was tall and imposing, appearing to be a middle-aged man, but he was actually several hundred years old.

At this moment, his expression was calm, but his eyes flashed with a cold light as he stared at the three-headed Demon before him:

"We gave you a place to live Outside the Pass, yet you still dare to invade our territory? Don't you want peace and quiet anymore!"

"What do you mean by 'peaceful life'? This Eastern Wasteland Continent doesn't belong to the Jiang family, so why should we be confined to such a small area!"

When the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King saw this Chief Pavilion Master, his face turned ashen, knowing that he was unlikely to fare well today.

"My Great Yu's territory was opened up bit by bit by the Late Emperor. Do you think I'd give it to you? Could you possibly swallow it all up!"

Lu Chunsheng, the Heavenly Secrets Grandmaster, snorted coldly.

"A bunch of ants, barely surviving in such a tiny place, yet you dare to occupy such a vast territory? Aren't you afraid of overeating and dying!"

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King roared angrily, and at this moment, he simply stopped pretending and spoke his mind.

It's impossible to silence them today, and they can't even avenge the killing of their son and brother. They'll also be wanted by the Great Yu Dynasty, which is a huge loss.

These Demon from Outside the Pass had long harbored deep hatred for the Great Yu Dynasty.

They are just a bunch of ants, yet they occupy the entire view of the scenery.

They could easily crush a whole bunch of them with a simple step, yet among these ants, there are some extremely ferocious creatures that can intimidate them.

They could only watch helplessly as those ferocious creatures sheltered the weak ants, living recklessly right under their noses.

He was filled with hatred, but there was nothing he could do. He had to force a smile and exchange a few pleasantries with the visiting envoy.

How frustrating!

"Let's go, stop wasting time talking to him!"

The Dragon Lord's face darkened, and the Silver-Robed Youth also looked solemn, knowing that they would find it difficult to gain any advantage today. Since the Heavenly Secrets Grandmaster had come, who knew if there would be other Four Establishments Realm present?

This Human Race brat carries the Bloodline of the Li Family.

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King gritted his teeth, his heart burning with hatred, yet he restrained himself with remarkable rationality. The three of them quickly retreated together.

As for the Demon under his command in the distance, the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King could not care about them. He would be wanted in this battle, and he dared not stay in this land Lands Beyond the Pass for long. He could only flee to a more distant place or seek refuge with other Demon forces.

In that case, it would be inconvenient for its original subordinates to follow it, so it would be better for them to die here, which would at least buy it some time.

Of course, these were all its own thoughts, unknown to the distant Demon Tide, which continued to fight fiercely for its king.

"Hmph, you think you can just leave so easily!"

Lu Chunsheng snorted coldly, and suddenly activated the ancient dark silver bell in his hand, which shot out to cover the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King.

The Dragon Lord its mouth and suddenly spat out a burst of Sword Qi, which surged around the bell and blocked it.

The Silver-Robed Youth waved his hand, releasing a stream of silver light that carried the three of them as they sped away, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

But at that moment, a figure suddenly appeared, appearing like a ghost in the path of the three, and threw a punch.

Call!

A storm seemed to have swept across the entire Heaven and Earth.

The previous hustle and bustle fell silent before the storm.

Then came a violent impact, and a black light flashed from the body of the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King, followed by a Black-Yellow Light.

But they all broke one after another.

Its body shot out like a cannonball, crashing heavily into the foot of a distant mountain, creating a deep crater.

This sudden change caused both the Silver-Robed Youth and the Dragon Lord to change color abruptly, staring in shock at the newcomer before quickly creating distance and rushing towards the location of the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King.

"That old guy, he's finally come."

When Feng Boping saw the figure, he was slightly taken aback, then his eyes lit up with surprise and he burst into laughter.

Li Hao recognized the person at a glance; it was none other than Second Master Li Muxiu.

Such astonishing fist power is unmatched in the entire Great Yu Dynasty.

The Fist Saint is unlike the Sword Saint, there is no first place, but in fists, there is no second.

There is only one Fist Saint.

That's Li Muxiu!

"Hao'er..."

Li Muxiu rushed over and sent the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King flying with a single punch, but he didn't even bother to look at him again, his gaze quickly falling on the camp below.

Soon, he saw Li Hao.

When he saw Li Hao's miserable state, covered in blood, he was stunned, his mind buzzing.

Was that still the boy he remembered, the one who sat and laughed by the lake all day?

"Hao'er!!"

Li Muxiu roared, his voice booming like ten thousand thunderbolts!

The roar shook the entire battlefield. Then, Li Muxiu noticed Feng Boping, who was also seriously injured beside him. He was breathing rapidly, his fists were clenched so tightly they cracked, and he turned to stare at the three Demon Kings.

Call!

With one step, he left a deep footprint in the ground hundreds of feet below, his speed exploding to its limit as he chased after the three Demon Kings.

With a simple gesture, he unleashed his ultimate Signature Technique: the Half-Step Invincible Fist!

When this punch was unleashed, the Heaven and Earth lost its color, the sun's rays were obscured, and countless rays of light and power seemed to converge on this one punch in an instant.

The Void before the fist tore apart like a spiral, like a twisted rag. The terrifying power of the punch made the three-headed Demon tremble with fear, and the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King, who had just been hit, had his pupils contract and showed a look of horror.

He had two defensive Treasure Talisman, but they shattered one after the other with just one punch.

They also suffered some injuries themselves.

Faced with this angry punch, it felt as if its body was pinned to the ground by the force of the blow, with no way to avoid it.

You'll die!

The Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King was terrified Anger, and let out a roar.

Its demonic energy suddenly gathered in its palm, burning with Divine Might and demonic flames, and it frantically slapped out.

Damo Luminous Palm!

This palm strike exuded Heavenly Demon energy, yet at the moment of its formation, it contained within it the Buddha Light that could save all living beings. The power of Yin-Yang Union, and good and evil merged, giving off a strange Aura.

Fist and palm collided in an instant, but there was no booming sound as expected, only a shattering sound. The power of the fist was like a world-shaking mountain, crushing down.

The demonic energy dissipated, golden light exploded, and this punch, guided by the Dao Resonance, pressed down straight down.

The Silver-Robed Youth and the Dragon Lord beside the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King were both shocked. This punch had actually covered them as well. This old man of the Li Family was obviously going to kill them all with one punch in anger!

"Walk!"

As the Ten Thousand Mountains Demon King' palm strike shattered, the Silver-Robed Youth suddenly threw out a piece of Silver Light, enveloping the three of them. He then summoned another dark purple banner, which flew out.

The flag exuded a terrifying Demon aura, swelling in the wind as it threatened to cover the fist.

But when the flag touched the fist, it tore apart like a rag, the runes on it twisted and collapsed, offering almost no resistance.

But in the brief moment the flags obscured them, the light emanating from the Silver-Robed Youth enveloped them, shooting towards the sky like an aurora borealis.

"Don't go!"

Li Muxiu roared, his power surging like a raging torrent. He suddenly raised his hand, and in the distant Void where the silver aurora had flown out, a huge palm materialized out of thin air and slammed down.

The three-headed Demon King in the aurora was horrified. "This is possible?"

The Dragon Lord spoke again, spewing out a True Dragon Sword Qi that struck the giant palm, slightly reducing its power.

In that brief moment, the silver aurora shot out at great speed, but its edges were still rubbed by the palm of the hand.

All three coughed up blood simultaneously, their eyes filled with terror. Was this the power of the Unique Skill Realm?

The silver aurora didn't Pause; as its brilliance dimmed, it flew out into the sky and disappeared.

"Saint Palace!!"

Seeing the Silver Light disappear on the horizon, Li Muxiu's eyes almost spit fire as he recognized the Silver-Robed Youth's identity and the escape Treasure Talisman he used.

The main reason why Li Tiangang guarded Northern Yan for more than ten years was because of the Saint Palace.

Now I see the elders of this Saint Palace again.

If it weren't for the fact that Li Tiangang's generation suffered too many losses and the third generation hadn't yet grown up, leaving no one else to guard the Divine General Residence, he would have loved to go to that Saint Palace right now and cause a complete uproar!

Hearing the Demon Tide still echoing in the distance, Li Muxiu was still furious and threw a punch.

The fist's power was as dazzling as the Blazing Sun, pressing down from above the Demon Tide with the force of ten thousand mountains falling.

In an instant, a huge clearing was created by suppressing the Demon Tide. The ground was covered with blood, the mangled corpses of Demon, and the remains of Demon that had been completely annihilated, leaving only a few remnants.

It's like punching a swarm of mosquitoes!

Such a terrifying display of power left the other Demon trembling with fear.

Everyone present was shocked, having witnessed firsthand the terrifying power of this elder of the Li Family.

This is the strongest current fighter in that Divine General Residence?!

Li Muxiu's face was full of anger. He stopped chasing the three Demon Kings. He glanced around and saw that there was still a huge Demon King's corpse in the camp. His pupils shrank slightly. This small Heaven's Gate Pass had actually gathered four Demon Kings to invade the territory at the same time!

No wonder Feng Boping was so badly injured, no wonder Li Hao was in such a miserable state!

Li Muxiu turned back and landed in front of Li Hao as if by teleportation. Looking at Li Hao, who was covered in blood and gore, his eyes, which had never shed a tear in all his years of fighting on the battlefield, were now a little moist.

The last time he was this Anger was when his Eldest Brother died.

"Quick, take your medicine."

Li Muxiu quickly pulled out a variety of medicines from his sleeve, many of which were scattered on the ground. These were all rare and Precious Medicine that would make anyone envious.

Li Hao's heart calmed down. When the Heavenly Secrets Grandmaster appeared, he knew he could survive this battle. Seeing that Second Master had also come, a smile appeared on his face, and he said:

"I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"Don't talk nonsense."

Li Muxiu almost choked up, "I'm late."

"You're definitely late. Why are you only arriving now?"

Feng Boping didn't indulge Li Muxiu. The feeling of escaping from a desperate situation brought a hearty smile to his face, and he said irritably.

Li Muxiu glanced at the hole in his abdomen and gave him some medicine, saying, "Say less, or you'll lose your breath."

"Stop cursing me. We agreed to die together. If you don't die, how could I possibly die?"

Feng Boping smiled and said, but he didn't force himself. He picked out a bottle from the Precious Medicine the other party handed him and swallowed it casually.

Li Muxiu ignored him, glanced at Song Qiumo beside him, handed her a copy as well, and whispered, "My Li Family will remember this kindness!"

Song Qiumo smiled gently. Although her face was still pale and weak, the situation was now settled, and she no longer needed to tense up. Her internal Aura was circulating silently, turning to heal herself.

"This favor isn't for your Li Family, it's for him."

She chuckled softly.

Li Muxiu was slightly taken aback, and his expression changed slightly. The favors of the Li Family were extremely valuable, but this Demon King of the Sandalwood Palace had chosen to ask for Li Hao's favor.

However, Li Muxiu knew that the other party's words were somewhat sarcastic and that they did not really consider it a favor.

Otherwise, why would they have persisted here to this extent?

What favor could be more important than one's own life?

Li Muxiu turned and gave Li Hao a deep look. The fact that the Demon King of the Sandalwood Palace was willing to sacrifice so much for Li Hao showed how deep their friendship was.

Thinking about these things, he felt both gratified and somewhat bitter.

"Eat up, why aren't you eating?"

Seeing that Li Hao was only holding the Precious Medicine but hadn't taken it, Li Muxiu immediately said...

Li Hao shook his head slightly and handed the Precious Medicine to Old Feng. It would be a waste for him to eat these; there was no need for him to do so.

Now that the Demon King has been driven away, their lives are temporarily safe. Taking Trait of his ability to Keep a Low Profile, he can heal himself, though it will take some time, since his injuries were too severe this time.

Seeing Li Hao's actions, Li Muxiu's expression changed slightly. Recalling what Li Hao had said when he left the manor, he said bitterly:

"You're even refusing the things Second Master gave you?"

Li Hao quickly said, "Second Master, you misunderstand. Giving me these Precious Medicine would be a waste; I can heal myself."

"What do you mean by waste? Giving you more Precious Medicine wouldn't be a waste!" Li Muxiu immediately retorted angrily.

Li Hao sensed the old man's concern and smiled, saying, "Second Master, you don't need to worry. I have my own way of recovering."

Li Muxiu was about to speak again when Feng Boping, whose eyes flashed, changed the subject, saying, "Why are you so late? Did that kid not let you come?"

Li Muxiu's expression changed slightly. He glanced at him, then at Li Hao, and said:

"Hongzhuang went home to ask for help and mobilized troops. I had just returned from a trip to the Xia Family Lineage when Heavenly Gang sent me to reinforce them, saying that Hao'er must be protected."

Feng Boping raised an eyebrow slightly, glanced at him, then his eyes flickered. After a brief silence, he asked, "What are you doing at the Xia Family?"

"This is a matter for the Divine General Residence, why are you asking so many questions?" Li Muxiu glared at him.

Feng Boping chuckled lightly, a sneer that seemed to carry a hint of coldness. He didn't reminisce further, but instead looked up at the white-robed Chief Pavilion Master and said:

"May I leave?"

Lu Chunsheng looked at him coldly and said, "Considering that you have rendered meritorious service in repelling Demon and guarding the border, I will let you off the hook for now. But if we meet again, I will show no mercy!"

"Hey, then I should thank you even more."

Feng Boping gave a sarcastic laugh, then cupped his hands in a gesture of respect before turning and drifting away, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Lu Chunsheng glanced at Li Muxiu. He had heard their conversation clearly, but he hadn't expected to learn such a shocking piece of news today.

This Fist Saint from the Li Family is actually friends with this Thief Saint?

If the news that the Divine General Residence colluded with a notorious bandit gets out, the Li Family will likely be burdened with countless infamy.

However, he naturally had no interest in exposing such a matter, but it could become a secret Records, adding another layer of leverage to the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.

"Don't listen to that Old Madman's nonsense. Although Heavenly Gang has a bad temper and is stubborn, he won't be ambiguous about this kind of thing..." Li Muxiu turned to Li Hao and said.

"Second Master!"

Li Hao called out softly, interrupting him. Seeing Li Muxiu's slightly surprised expression, Li Hao smiled and said, "I'm very happy you could come. I will repay this favor."

Li Muxiu's expression changed slightly, and he was somewhat stunned.

He naturally understood the implication in Li Hao's words: he considered Li Hao's help as a "favor."

It wasn't because Li Muxiu was on good terms with Li Hao that he received help.

Because he had mentioned that person, the child began to draw a line around his trip.

Li Muxiu a bitter taste in his mouth and sighed, "Hao'er, are you really going to stay here for three years?"

"Um."

Li Hao nodded and said, "I almost died today, and I was almost forced to flee, breaking our agreement."

Li Muxiu's expression changed slightly, understanding the meaning behind those words: he would only break the agreement if he were to nearly die.

At this moment, Li Hao looked at the Chief Pavilion Master the building and bowed slightly in greeting:

"Thank you for your help Chief Pavilion Master."

Lu Chunsheng smiled and said, "Heaven's Gate Pass is a strategic pass of my Liang Prefecture, and it is the territory of my Great Yu Dynasty. I am not here solely to help you. Guarding the frontier is also our duty as Warrior!"

Li Hao smiled and said, "So, this is also helping His Majesty relieve his worries and troubles."

Lu Chunsheng was slightly taken aback, his eyes suddenly narrowing as he stared at the fourteen-year-old boy.

The other person spoke casually, but he instantly understood that this young man seemed to know everything and see through everything.

That's right.

His arrival was not accidental.

The arrival of these Grandmaster and Warrior from various states was not accidental; it was all due to the information disseminated by the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion and their covert guidance!

Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, relying on the Universe Rankings and other subordinate forces, secretly draws on the power of the martial arts world.

Guiding these martial Warrior is not difficult.

The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, controlled by His Majesty, is a symbol of the Imperial Clan's power.

This fact is known only to a few people, and the older generation in the Divine General Residence happens to be one of those few.

The young man before them seemed to have learned of this matter from the older generation of the Li Family.

With the gathering of these Grandmaster and Warrior from various states, coupled with his own appearance, it's not hard to guess that all of this was a setup.

It was His Majesty's arrangement.

In Great Yue City, a young man slew the Lesser Demon King, becoming famous All Under Heaven. How could His Majesty Yu Emperor not take notice?

However, Liang Prefecture was a place guarded by the Li Family, and the Imperial Family could not rashly intervene, especially by bypassing the Li Family.

In the battle of Qingzhou City, Li Hao had a special relationship with the Li Family. At first, everyone thought it was a farce, but as the young man killed the Lesser Demon King and suppressed the Grandmaster of the All Under Heaven with a single finger, no one regarded the young man's running away from home as a childish act!

This young man is capable of standing alone in a region!

In that case, who would dare say that this young man would run into obstacles, bow his head, and need to turn back to rely on the glory of the Divine General Residence?

At the age of fourteen, he suppressed all the Grandmaster in the All Under Heaven and killed Three Immortalities Realm Demon! This alone is enough to make him proud.

Given time, this young man Future surely become a prominent figure in the All Under Heaven. At that time, it's hard to say who will benefit from whose glory— the Divine General Residence or this young man!

Instead of urging the Divine General Residence to send reinforcements, His Majesty used the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion to gather the strength of Warrior to support this young man. There are several possibilities for the purpose of this arrangement.

Which one it is depends on how you interpret it.

"Regardless, I will remember this kindness."

Li Hao cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Lu Chunsheng and spoke earnestly.

Lu Chunsheng gave him a deep look. The young man's words expressed gratitude and thanks, but he did not sign his name or point to the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.

That means it refers to something else entirely.

He finally understood why His Majesty valued this young man so much, even intervening in the struggle for the Li Family True Dragon and bestowing upon him a title of honor, and then Famous Swords while he Border Defense.

Putting aside his Heavenly Talent, this boy's mental fortitude is something no fourteen-year-old could possess.

Despite being favored, he is not arrogant; he is intelligent and reserved, yet humble and polite.

He suddenly couldn't understand what the Gong-rank Noble who now controlled the Divine General Residence was thinking.

Such a treasure was abandoned in the wilderness, nearly costing it its life.

Is it because the Li Family's thousand-year-old glory is too great, and they want to diminish some of it?

Lu Chunsheng secretly shook his head. The grudges between these Divine General Residence's Mansions ran too deep; even thinking about them gave him a headache. So he put them all aside and calmly said to the boy:

"I heard that you were unbeatable in the Grandmaster Dao Debate, and the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion still owes you a reward. When will you have time to come and visit the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion?"

"I'll go once my injuries have healed," Li Hao said with a smile.

"Okay, I'll have tea ready for you then," Lu Chunsheng said with a smile.

He did not adopt the demeanor of an elder towards such Prodigy.

Given time, it is highly likely that this young man will reach the Four Establishments Realm. If he can maintain this momentum and break through all obstacles without being stuck at a bottleneck, he may be able to suppress the All Under Heaven and stand shoulder to shoulder with that Buddha Master in the Future sixty years.

Li Hao smiled and thanked the Chief Pavilion Master again.

Li Muxiu listened to the conversation between the two, but felt uneasy.

He soon realized that His Majesty had also secretly intervened in these matters.

However, His Majesty doesn't seem to have any intention of facilitating a relationship between Li Hao and the Li Family, which is quite intriguing.

Did His Majesty know that Li Hao did not Soul Inheritance the Li Family Ancestral Hall?

Or perhaps, they intend to support the creation of a sixth Divine General Residence?

Or is it simply that she likes Li Hao and doesn't want to see him suffer?

Li Muxiu felt that the last possibility was unrealistic, and he couldn't help but frown, feeling somewhat worried.

His feelings for Li Hao were beyond doubt, but he didn't want to see the child get involved in the Imperial Clan and become Chess Piece of that emperor.

If none of this had happened, and the child were still in that courtyard, painting and Chess all day, Angling with him by the lake, how wonderful that would be... Li Muxiu sighed inwardly, feeling sad.