New Year Preparations, A Message from the Demon Summoning Cult

"Well, so you've learned to lie now."

"If you're this bold at home, what will you be like outside? How have you bullied people? Tell us the truth!"

Just as the inmate Xiao Li was about to experience the overwhelming surge of paternal and maternal love, it was as if a landslide had struck.

Ying Bing gently pursed her lips:

"Uncle and Aunt, he lied to me last night and called me brother."

"Then what about... dual cultivation?" Comrade Big Dragon didn't let go of the rolling pin.

Li Mo said helplessly, "Father, I already said that it's a legitimate method, similar to the <Sun and Moon Intertwining>. Although it's two Swordsmanship, it can be considered a dual cultivation martial art."

Yes, Phoenix Singing in the Heavenly Marsh is indeed very serious.

If we ignore the third layer...

The couple looked at Ying Bing.

Ying Bing lowered her eyes and glanced at Little Li, whose eyes clearly said 'he's behaved.' She tucked her hair behind her ear and nodded gently.

The truth has come out.

At least that's what Mr. Li and Ms. Gu think.

"So that's how it is."

"Hmm, Bing'er never lies, so it should be true. That's more like it."

"Father, Mother, that's exactly what I said. You didn't mean it that way."

"You lied to me this morning, saying you got lost in the middle of the night. You think you can fool your father's sharp eyes with such a lie? My eyes are like a ruler!"

"Bing'er, drink some porridge. If Xiao Mo bullies you in the future, be sure to tell us right away, and we'll give him a good spanking."

"How could I dare to bully her!"

Li Mo looked completely bewildered; it seemed he had become an outsider.

What about the most basic trust between parents and children?

And how old is he? Why are you still spanking him?!

Thank you, Uncle and Aunt.

Ying Bing agreed earnestly, her beautiful eyes glancing at Li Mo with a hint of a smile.

It seemed to remind her of the times when the two of them practiced swordsmanship, and how she would often use her ruler to slap his buttocks.

While eating breakfast, Gu Xueqin said again:

"It's normal for teenagers to experience puberty; Big Dragon and I were teenagers too, but we need to be careful not to go too far."

"We were very careful; we were both always very polite."

Li Mo had the air of a virtuous gentleman.

Isn't getting a foot massage perfectly normal? Isn't it considered proper etiquette?

That's very proper.

As soon as he finished speaking, he gasped softly and looked down to see a small boot on the back of his foot, gently rubbing it.

The owner of the small feet was none other than the aloof and Cold Fairy, who was enjoying her porridge.

"Xiao Mo, I'm talking to you, why are you grimacing and acting strangely?"

"Tsk, this porridge is too sweet, it's making my teeth hurt."

"?"

Li Dalong opened his mouth, about to say something more, when footsteps sounded outside, and a pair of official boots stepped over the threshold.

The man who came was my father's subordinate of many years. He immediately called him "Boss Li" and then lowered his voice to report the situation to my father.

"Boss Li, something's happened! There really Year Beast at the Ying Family Old Residence! It looks exactly like the one from ten years ago..."

"That beast really came back?!"

Li Dalong stood up abruptly, his face grave.

"My lady, go and fetch my armor and weapons!"

Comrade Li said with a sorrowful expression, "The blood debt from ten years ago has come to be repaid in blood today. Killing that beast will at least comfort the spirits of Brother Ying and his wife in heaven..."

"My lord! Can you win?"

"A man can't say no; he has to fight it out with all his might first."

"..."

Little Li and Ice Block exchanged a glance and silently began eating their breakfast.

The subordinates were puzzled. These two, who had slain countless Calamity Beasts in the Southern Border and were renowned throughout the land as Hidden Dragon, were still standing here.

Why did you risk your life like that? What kind of mess is this?

"Hey, Li, I know you want to fight, but don't fight yet."

"The Year Beast is dead. We don't know who killed it. I'm here to inform you to go and investigate the scene."

"Ah?"

The atmosphere had reached this point, and then a bucket of cold water was poured on it.

It was quite sudden.

After her father went to the old house and they finished eating, Gu Xueqin, along with the maids, began cleaning and tidying up the mansion in preparation for the upcoming New Year.

After all, with two younger children in the family, the family's status is not what it used to be, and the Li Mansion's New Year is expected to be very lively.

"It's almost Chinese New Year, so I need to make a few more suitable outfits for the children; they're growing so fast."

"Bring the lanterns over; we need to hang them high."

Gu Xueqin had just finished instructing the maid when she turned around and saw Ying Bing there as well.

"Auntie, I'll hang one too."

Ying Bing's voice was soft, even gentler than usual.

Gu Xueqin was taken aback.

In previous years, this child would become more taciturn than usual during the Lunar New Year, as if the New Year had little to do with her. The couple both knew the reason.

They're actually actively participating in the New Year celebrations now; the sun hasn't risen in the west today, has it?

"Alright, alright, Bing'er too. Let's hang up the lanterns and wish each other a prosperous year."

This year.

The two little ones seem to have changed a bit from usual.

Li Mo watched for a while and was about to go help when he suddenly sensed movement coming from something in the System Space.

"Mother, I'll be right back."

He greeted them, then went to a secluded spot and took out a beast token.

This is the token of the Demon Summoning Cult. Last time, Luo Yexian, the Hundred Beast Hall Master, was tricked... cough, after visiting the Myriad Phenomena Immortal Sect, he presented it to me with both hands.

It is said that since the Divine Sect wants to exchange goods and resources with the Immortal Sect, they can use this decree to communicate if needed.

After checking that there were no harmful methods attached to it, Li Mo accepted it.

"What business does the Demon Summoning Cult have? Don't members of the Demon Summoning Sect celebrate the New Year...?"

Li Mo took out the token and saw that it emitted a faint light and was slightly warm.

It also emitted fluctuations that only those skilled in Divine Observation could receive.

"Three days from now, the Holy Son and the two Dharma Kings will arrive in the Eastern Wasteland Domain. They all hold the Immortal in high esteem and hope to meet him in Purple Sun Prefecture City to discuss important matters together— Luo Yexian."

The Demon Summoning Holy Son and the Demon Summoning Cult King?

Li Mo held the token, his brows furrowed, lost in thought.

The Demon Summoning Holy Son was once ranked first on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, but unfortunately he encountered the Crown Prince of Great Yu, and at one point it was rumored that he was killed.

Or perhaps he really did die once, but resurfaced through bizarre means, and only returned to the world a few years later.

This person is clearly not as easily fooled as Luo Yexian.

Moreover, the other party brought two Dharma Kings with them, and judging from their titles, they were high-ranking members of the Demon Summoning Cult Sect.

"Could all the Dharma Kings of the Demon Summoning Cult be powerful cultivators with strong Dharma Body?"

"They must have been testing us..."

"To go or not to go?"

Li Mo thought about it and finally made a decision.

If we don't go, they won't give up easily. It's hard to say when they'll come knocking again, and the Power of All Living Beings will be meaningless from then on.

It's not the theft itself that's scary, it's having someone eyeing you.

Although it seems like I'm the thief...

In short, having agreed on a date, he could at least make some preparations and go prepared.