The Great Heavenly Deity of this age (2/3)

"You want to use me to commit suicide!?"

Hearing Xiluo's suddenly raised voice, Xiang, contrary to his previous sharp tongue, simply flicked his tongue calmly.

"To be precise, he wanted to die before I arrived."

"After all, Heavenly Deity are very difficult to kill, especially Heavenly Deity like Xiangliu who have lived for thousands of years."

"If a head can survive to this day, can you guarantee that the death of the body will completely end the life?"

After Li Boyang's reminder, Xiluo immediately realized what was going on.

But it was precisely because of this that Xiluo seemed even more confused, and the way she looked at Li Boyang became strange as well.

"So, why is he so afraid of you?"

Xiluo is very curious about Li Boyang's reputation in the outside world and in the Great Xia Dynasty.

Why is it that even Heavenly Deity like Xiang is so terrified of meeting Li Boyang?

"Turn your gaze away. I'm not as scary as you think."

Li Boyang glared at Xiluo speechlessly, immediately seeing through her little scheme.

The reason he was afraid to meet me was that he was hiding some secrets he didn't want me, or anyone else, to know.

"Do you think my guess was right? Likely?"

He took a deep breath, and a hint of human-like awe appeared on the snake's face.

"You're only partly right. I do have some secrets that I don't want outsiders to know."

"But what that lynx said isn't entirely wrong; you seem to have underestimated your reputation beyond the Hundred Lands Mountain Range."

"Refining the Guixu into a furnace, traversing thousands of miles of mountains and rivers in the blink of an eye."

"If the Great Xia didn't deal with the Hundred Lands Mountain Range before simply because it was temporarily preoccupied with internal strife..."

"So, ever since that shocking event five years ago, Great Xia has only felt awe towards you."

Li Boyang never expected that the Prime Minister would use the word "astonishing change" to describe the birth of the [Eight Trigrams Furnace].

"Haven't you noticed that the Hundred Lands Mountain Range have been peaceful for the past five years?"

"In this era of great strife and change, the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, located at the eye of the storm, have remained peaceful for five whole years, without even a slightly large-scale disaster occurring."

Now it was Xiluo's turn to be a little confused, because she really hadn't thought about such a thing.

But upon closer reflection, I realize that I am a prime example.

Xiangliu died as a consequence of the chaos in the East Sea, and died in rebellion against the second-generation Gong Gong.

If we calculate based on this time point...

It is highly likely that Xiang had already been lurking in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range for seven years.

Aside from giving birth to Li Xi, a hybrid of human and god, due to the improper wish made by the Soul Jade, he caused no disturbance whatsoever throughout the entire process.

Even recently, it has been being chased by Flower Mantis.

Xiang also chose to flee westward to the Sea of Trees instead of causing a ruckus in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range.

This is Li Boyang's current prestige; in the eyes of the gods and great shamans of the Great Xia, Great Heavenly Deity of this era.

Like in the movies of Li Boyang's past life, where the protagonist clearly possesses immense power, yet is still constantly harassed by the villains.

It's absolutely impossible for that to happen to those cunning and treacherous old guys.

"The Great Heavenly Deity of our time, the Dao Ancestor of Daoism who preached and transmitted the Dharma."

"Hundred Lands Celestial Person, your prestige and reputation are far greater than you imagine."

Staring intently at Li Boyang, Xiang's tone remained calm, so calm that it even conveyed a sense of disillusionment.

"Insight into the subtleties of his mind; the supernatural Divine Ability to communicate without barriers--"

"I remember you referring to those Divine Ability specifically used for preaching as something like that, right?"

"In the following conversation, will you be able to read my mind without using that Divine Ability?"

I promise I'll answer whatever you ask next.

"Believe me, I won't lie, and I won't hide anything."

His tone was more sincere than ever before, and it seemed he only had this one request.

He has lived for thousands of years and has too many secrets hidden in his heart, making it unsuitable for outsiders to pry into his mind.

As for whether the minister would lie or conceal anything?

Whether it's his Mind-Reading Divine Ability or his Heavenly Mandate Bone Plastron, he can take advantage of both.

I understand how you feel. Everyone needs a little privacy, right?

"Don't worry, as long as you don't lie or hide anything, I promise I won't pry into your mind."

Li Boyang fully understood Xiang's concerns, which was why he had always been cautious in using [Mind-Reading Divine Ability].

Forcibly prying into someone's mind is far more outrageous than checking their browser's privacy settings.

For a browser to have a privacy record, it must have a genuine record.

[Mind-Reading Divine Ability] is Heavenly Deity that allows one to keenly perceive even the fleeting thoughts of others.

"Then ask away! Ask anything you like."

Clearly, they didn't fully believe Li Boyang's promise, but now they had no choice but to trust him.

After all, he was now completely at the mercy of others, unable even to commit suicide. What else could he do but believe?

"Alright, let's start with the first question: Why did you betray Gong Gong?"

In the courtyard of Li Boyang's house in Lijia Li Household Village.

"Did my brother go off to do something again?"

Reaching out to grasp the hem of Li Jingshu's clothes, Xiao Xi's joy gradually faded, replaced by a barely perceptible trace of attachment.

She is the adopted daughter of Li Yu and Chen Yun, a couple who have tacitly agreed to adopt her.

There's nothing wrong with Xiao Xi calling Li Boyang "brother".

In addition, Li Boyang really liked Xiao Xi and often carried her around to play, just like Li Jingshu once carried Li Boyang.

Therefore, in Xiao Xi's mind, besides Li Yu and Chen Yun, Li Boyang was the person she was closest to.

"Yes! Your brother is a very busy man these days."

"Unlike your older sister, I finally finished all my work and can finally spend time with our Xiao Xi."

Li Jingshu knelt down and pinched Xiao Xi's little cheeks, saying this with a smile.

The Flower Mantis had been sent back to Azure Ox Mountain by Li Boyang, who also told Li Jingshu the whole story.

Therefore, Li Jingshu is now completely free, and naturally has the time and energy to spend with Xiao Xi.

"Not my older sister, but my aunt."

With her lips pouting, Xiao Xi Orthodox Dao indistinctly.

Although Li Jingshu is only a few years older than Li Boyang, she is of the same generation as Li Yu.

In terms of seniority alone, it's perfectly acceptable for Xiao Xi to call Li Jingshu "aunt".

It seemed that apart from the person involved being somewhat unwilling, everyone else was just watching with amusement.

Since you call me "Brother Non-Crying Child," you have to call me "Sister."

Deliberately rubbing Xiao Xi's little face, Li Jingshu, just like every time before, pretended to be angry and emphasized.

Seeing this, Chi behind them couldn't help but smile, before looking towards the direction of Yunmeng Marsh.

[Arbiter of Fate, did you encounter any trouble with your writing this time?]

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