Lingxu, Sword Coffin, Blind Swordsman

Li Guanqi spoke softly.

“I must take her back to the Great Xia Domain.”

Meng Jiangchu frowned and said in a deep voice.

“That won’t do. We still need to take her back to the Divine Treasure Domain. If she’s always with you, people will think my Meng family’s daughter is worthless and rushing to get married!”

Meng Jiangchu spoke very quickly, even with a hint of anger.

Li Guanqi put down the chess piece, looked up at the man, and said very sincerely.

“Wan Shu… hasn’t seen my mother yet.”

“I want to take her back to see her.”

Meng Jiangchu opened his mouth, then immediately closed it, pretending to ponder the situation on the chessboard.

He coughed lightly and muttered.

“Cough… well… she does need to go back.”

Li Guanqi smiled, gently placed the chess piece, and laughed.

“I lost. Father-in-law’s chess skills are so profound; your son-in-law is not even half as good.”

Meng Jiangchu put away the chessboard and said with a proud face.

“Of course, you still need to practice your chess skills. Learn from me more in the future.”

Meng Wanshu walked out of the kitchen, wiping her hands, and couldn't help but smile.

“Dad, did you win?”

“Of course, your dad won him in just a few moves. This kid’s chess is too awful.”

“Hahahaha.”

Looking at the triumphant man, Meng Wanshu and Li Guanqi exchanged a glance, both holding back their laughter.

“Go back. I’ll sleep here with Mom tonight.”

“Also, tell Ye Feng and the others the news. You’ll probably be drinking tonight, so I won’t go back.”

The woman’s voice was gentle as she spoke slowly, reaching out to tidy up Li Guanqi’s collar.

Li Guanqi nodded slightly and chuckled.

“Indeed, they don’t know the news yet.”

“Wait for me; I’ll pick you up early tomorrow morning.”

“Okay, go on.”

Meng Jiangchu instructed, “Go back and get busy. You’ll be busy these next few days. Contact me if anything comes up.”

Li Guanqi nodded with a smile, bowed, and took his leave.

As soon as Li Guanqi left, Meng Jiangchu hurriedly sat down in his chair and took out a large pile of jade slips.

Holding one in his left hand: “Old Li, hahaha, it’s me, Old Meng. By the way, my daughter Wanshu is getting married in ten days, at the Great Xia Sword Sect. Remember to come!”

And one in his right hand.

“Hahaha, Sect Leader Zhao, it’s been a while. My daughter Wanshu is getting married in ten days, at the Great Xia Sword Sect. Oh, by the way, my son-in-law is Li Guanqi.”

Meng Jiangchu put down the jade slips, looking smug.

“Tsk, saying that the son-in-law is this stinky kid really gives me face…”

After muttering to himself, Meng Jiangchu picked up the first jade slip again and said.

“Oh, Old Li, I forgot to tell you, my son-in-law Li Guanqi is now in the Ascension Realm. Don’t bring too expensive a gift; just remember to come and drink the wedding wine.”

Meng Wanshu and Li Guilan, watching this scene from the room, couldn’t help but laugh.

“My dad really loves to show off.”

Li Guilan held the woman’s hand and smiled.

“This time, let him show off. After all, my daughter is so outstanding; it’ll be lively if more people come.”

Meng Wanshu lowered her head and smiled, softly laughing.

“Mom, he said to invite everyone who’s still alive in Fulong Village. You’ll be able to see everyone else then.”

Li Guilan’s eyes lit up with surprise.

“Ah? Zhao Dafen and the others are still alive??”

“Are Niu Cuihua and them also there?”

Meng Wanshu found these rustic yet familiar names amusing.

“Don’t worry, Mom, they’re all still there.”

“Some things happened a few years ago, and he brought everyone to the Great Xia Sword Sect.”

“It’s a place of outstanding people and resources, plus the occasional pills sent by the sect when they get sick.”

“Although they look old, their lifespans are all averaging over a hundred years.”

“The last time I saw Aunt Niu, she looked no more than fifty years old.”

Li Guilan was very excited, her eyes full of excitement and surprise.

“Oh, oh my, it’s good that they’re alive! I thought they were all buried…”

Seeing this, Meng Wanshu couldn’t help but praise.

“But none of them are as beautiful or young as Mom.”

Li Guilan reached out and touched her face. Although slightly plump, her skin was fair, and she couldn’t be compared to ordinary women in the market.

She got up and turned around, the woman said with some distress.

“Then should I lose some weight…”

“Mom~ Is that really necessary?”

“Yes, it is, you… forget about you, you don’t have any meat left to lose.”

Meng Wanshu pursed her lips and giggled, watching her father busily sending messages in the courtyard, her heart filled with emotions.

Li Guanqi came to the Human Realm Inn and looked at Li Qingchan with a soft smile.

“Get me some more wine, and… I might need a lot, a lot of wine in a few days. I don’t know if the Human Realm Inn has enough?”

Li Qingchan looked at Li Guanqi with a slightly surprised expression and said softly.

“The Human Realm Inn has a lot of wine.”

“I brew wine every day for so many years, so don’t worry, I have as much as you want.”

“But what do you need so much wine for?”

Li Guanqi’s lips curled up slightly, and he whispered.

“To host a banquet.”

Li Qingchan’s eyes widened, obviously guessing something, and smiled.

“Congratulations, how much wine do you want today? It’s on me.”

Li Guanqi waved his hand and quickly said.

“That won’t do. If Second Brother Ye knows you’re making a losing deal, he definitely won’t allow it.”

Li Qingchan rolled her eyes at him. Although she and Ye Feng were keeping their relationship a secret.

It’s just that they hadn’t made it public yet.

“What are you two whispering about over there, Sword Venerable and the landlady?”

Li Guanqi turned his head to look; there were quite a few customers at the Human Realm Inn today.

Li Guanqi laughed heartily and waved his hand.

“There’s a happy occasion today; there’s plenty of wine, put it on my tab!”

Everyone cheered upon hearing this.

“Is the Sword Venerable getting married? Hahahahaha, then we have to come and freeload some wine!”

“That’s right, such a big happy event; we have to be there!”

Li Guanqi cupped his hands to thank everyone.

“At the Great Xia Sword Sect in ten days, we await your esteemed presence.”

After returning to the White Jade Tower, Li Guanqi couldn’t help but shrug, looking at the glaring guys one by one.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

Ye Feng looked fierce, waved his hand, and rushed out first.

“Brothers, get him!!!”

“We brothers are the last to know about such a big thing!!”

“Charge!! Get him!!”

“Hehe, I kicked him!!”

Everyone swarmed up, knocking Li Guanqi to the ground, punching, kicking, and biting.

Li Guanqi wailed, “Who the hell is going for the lower body!!”

After a round of frolicking, Li Guanqi and the others all gathered in the huge study on the top floor of the White Jade Tower.

The table was filled with spiritual fruits and meat, and jar after jar of spiritual wine was brought out.

Li Guanqi looked intently at everyone beside him, raised a jar of wine, and shouted loudly.

“Brothers! Let’s not get sober today!! I’m going first!”

Gulp gulp!

No one moved. This jar of wine was their punishment for Li Guanqi; they wouldn’t drink it.

Li Guanqi put down the wine jar and scolded with a smile.

“You bastards, you said you were punishing me with wine, but no one’s actually drinking…”

Huff…

Li Guanqi sat down and said in a calm voice.

“Brothers… thank you for all these years.”

“Xiao Chen has never gone back to accompany his family, to see Qing’er.”

“Second Brother Ye hasn’t gone home either, and he’s always been avoiding Li Qingchan.”

“Tang Ru hasn’t gone back to see Uncle Tang in a long time either.”

“Gu Li has been busy with battles, not properly secluding himself to comprehend his Dao.”

At this point, everyone was heavy-hearted, yet it was as if they had put down some kind of shackles.

Li Guanqi put his arm around Cao Yan and looked at everyone, softly saying.

“Third Brother’s situation is a bit special. You all have family, lovers, people you care about.”

“But Third Brother, he only has us!”

“So, from now on, you all care more about him, understand?”

As soon as the words fell, Cao Yan’s eyes turned red, and tears fell as he lowered his head.

The others heard this and raised their wine jars, shouting loudly.

“Understood!!”

“What’s Boss saying? Third Brother is also our family! Our own brother!”