When Lu Ming's family was hosting a family banquet to welcome Zhong Taiyue's arrival.
Qingyuan Market, Li Clan.
Holding a pink paper crane that seemed to glow with spiritual light, Li Yan had already heard the news that Lu Ming's family had returned to Qingyuan Market, and she also knew about the conflict that had occurred in the Thunderfire Hall.
Behind him stood the cold and beautiful Li Shuang.
"I never imagined that the head of the Golden Bell Mystic Gang Hall in the city would be Lu Ming's maternal grandfather."
Li Yan muttered to herself with slight surprise, "So, Zhong Ying is Zhong Taiyue's daughter? No one has ever known this before, and Lu Jin and the others haven't revealed a word about it."
Li Yan could guess some of the reasons. It was highly likely that the two families were not on good terms back then, so they broke off all contact. Given Lu Jin's temperament, he would naturally not publicize this relationship.
After many years, some grudges were erased by time, and the relationship was restored.
However... even a Nether Spirit Master might not be able to protect the Thunderfire Hall.
If that Divine Ability Grandmaster of the Great Golden Crow Hall were to descend upon Qingyuan Market, even Nether Spirit Master would find it difficult to withstand Grandmaster wrath.
"Aunt, that Divine Ability Grandmaster from the Great Golden Crow Hall might not actually attack the Thunderfire Hall, would he?" Li Shuang said. In her eyes, Divine Ability Grandmaster were incredibly high and mighty, and it wouldn't be honorable for anyone to think that such a being would attack the Thunderfire Hall.
"Who can say for sure?" Li Yan shook her head.
"If that Divine Ability Grandmaster really wants to take action, then there's nothing we can do. It's just the Thunderfire Hall's fate. Aunt, you've already helped them a lot; it's probably best not to interfere this time."
"I know you feel grateful to Lu Ming because he saved Jingyi's life back then, but over the years, you've already repaid most of the debts you owed," Li Shuang said earnestly.
As a member of the Li Clan, she obviously didn't want to provoke a Divine Ability Grandmaster because of the Thunderfire Hall.
Li Yan paused for a moment, then said, " A-Yi won't agree to that."
Upon hearing this, Li Shuang immediately retorted indignantly, "How can Jingyi still be thinking about that little bastard Lu Ming? I heard that little bastard is getting extremely close to Zhou Fuling now, their relationship is becoming more and more intimate. What does he want? Does he really dare to dream of having two wives? Does he even deserve it?!"
"I have already informed A-Yi about everything that has happened here, including the matter of Zhou Fuling."
Li Yan raised the pink paper crane, which shimmered with a spiritual light, in her hand and said, "This is her reply. Let's hear her determination first."
As soon as she finished speaking, she activated her Primordial Qi and poured it into the pink paper crane. Instantly, the paper crane's wings began to flap, and the next moment, a clear and melodious girl's voice came out vividly from the crane's beak.
"Mother, I have received the message."
The girl's voice sounded unusually calm at this moment, so calm that even Li Yan felt something was wrong. Then, Jingyi's voice continued to come out.
"Mother, Lu Ming can't die, he's the one I love."
"So if the Divine Ability Grandmaster of the Great Golden Crow Hall really intends to attack Lu Ming, then please ask Mother to retrieve the ' Jing Spirit Mirror ' that I left behind when I left. This was given to me by Grandmother, and it can withstand a blow from Divine Ability Grandmaster. Moreover, this mirror also represents the Jing Clan. I hope that Divine Ability Grandmaster will show some respect."
"Furthermore, the Feng Clan from the Great Luo Domain will also be heading to Qingyuan Market. They will be sending a Divine Ability Grandmaster of Divine Ability Grandmaster, and I asked my father, who promised to provide Lu Ming with protection in a critical situation."
Li Yan was completely stunned, and Li Shuang beside her was also dumbfounded. Neither of them expected that Jingyi would do so much to protect Lu Ming.
" The Jing Spirit Mirror is protected like a precious gem by those old folks in the family; taking it out isn't going to be that easy..."
"Moreover, to invite a Divine Ability Grandmaster? Even if it's only for one protection, it will cost a fortune." Li Yan smiled wryly. Why was her daughter so stubborn?
Has she not forgotten Lu Ming yet, even over there?
"Mother, if all I've done can't save Lu Ming, then please be sure to tell that Divine Ability Grandmaster at the Great Golden Crow Hall..." The girl's voice continued softly.
"If Lu Ming dies, I will make everyone in the Great Golden Crow Hall pay for his death."
Her originally light and melodious voice seemed to have lost all emotion when she said those words, giving off a strangely chilling feeling.
Li Shuang was so frightened that her face turned pale, and a chill ran through her body.
Li Yan was also stunned for a few moments, her expression becoming somewhat complicated.
Is it really appropriate to threaten a Divine Ability Grandmaster like this to his face?
She wasn't afraid, after all, the Li Clan wasn't like the Thunderfire Hall. The connections they had behind them were such that even a top-tier Fifth-Tier Divine Ability Hall like the Great Golden Crow Hall in the Great Luo Domain would have to think twice before trying to touch them.
"Mother, whether what I've done succeeds or fails, you don't need to tell Lu Ming."
"And for the next year, I probably won't be able to send letters back, so please take care of him for me."
Upon hearing Jingyi's message, Li Yan understood that Jingyi had ultimately paid a price to facilitate these protections for Lu Ming. After all, it was impossible for her to accomplish these things with her current abilities, so she must have reached some kind of agreement with her father or grandmother.
Only by relying on the Jing Clan's power could she persuade a Divine Ability Grandmaster to provide protection in a critical moment, but it still required a huge price to pay.
Therefore, one of the provisions in this agreement should be that for the next year, no more letters should be sent back to Qingyuan Market.
The Great Luo Domain is far removed from the Jing Clan, making it difficult for the Jing Clan's influence to extend there. Furthermore, the Great Golden Crow Hall is no ordinary force; it is a top-tier force that ranks among the best in the entire Great Luo Domain. For Jingyi to achieve all this, he has truly exhausted all the energy he can muster.
"Furthermore, as for that Miss Zhou Fuling..."
The girl paused in her telepathic transmission.
"If I have the chance in the future, I will make her back down. At the same time, I will also let her know that sneaking up on someone when they are not around is not something Zhou Lineage woman should do."
Her voice, though calm, contained an indescribable undercurrent.
Li Yan's eye twitched involuntarily, and she sighed helplessly.
Because her daughter was so beautiful, everyone assumed she was a sweet and obedient girl, perhaps including Lu Ming, since Jingyi cared most about how she behaved in front of him, and even Golden Pupil found it strange and never showed it... But only she, as her mother, knew that this seemingly obedient daughter harbored a strong desire for control and was cold-hearted.
When she was young, she kept a pet that was always unruly and fell into the pond. She glanced at it indifferently, then turned and left, letting it drown.
Knowing her daughter's mind, she had no worries whatsoever about her leaving to go to her father's family. With her daughter's temperament and abilities, she could live well no matter where she went.
However, why is it that this indifference is so hard to shake off when it comes to Lu Ming?
What exactly happened that night that had such a profound impact on Jingyi?
Did Lu Ming cast some kind of spell on Jingyi?
Li Yan was completely baffled. Finally, she shook her head, put away the pink paper crane whose light had faded, and said to Li Shuang, "Don't spread this information. Keep it to yourself."
Li Shuang nodded quickly.
This was the first time in all these years that she had seen Jingyi reveal such a terrifying side.
Li Yan looked up towards the direction of the Thunderfire Hall and sighed softly.
Hopefully, that Divine Ability Grandmaster from the Great Golden Crow Hall won't actually attack the Thunderfire Hall, otherwise... the implications seem to be getting a bit too big.