As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life

Chapter 212 Innate Divine Child with Hundred Feet of Purple Qi, Detecting the Corpse Curse Death Qi in Bloom

Li Qingshan almost laughed out loud; he could already feel Zhu Hong Douʼs eagerness and desire.

This woman rarely showed such eagerness. Her admiration for Xi Xi and her desire to take her as a true disciple and inheritor were almost written on her face.

”You go and have a word with Xi Xiʼs daddy,” she said.

Zhu Hong Dou crossed her arms, pushing up her chest to create a startling curve, but she turned her head away and didnʼt even glance at Li Qingshan.

She seemed to anticipate the mocking smile that must be on his face.

Moreover, why did Li Qingshan dare to mock her? Although she was a Divine Symbol Cultivator, her relationship with him had been quite good; in fact, when she was still an Illusory Phase Cultivator, she had teamed up with Li Qingshan to complete missions.

Now, as Li Qingshan was about to make the Divine Symbol breakthrough, existing in a realm of his own, naturally there was none of the restraint or oppression that came with hierarchical status.

”Elder Zhu, are you asking for a favor here?” he said.

”Is that the attitude you should have when asking for help?” he added.

Li Qingshan became smug, his aged face blooming with a radiance like that of a brilliant chrysanthemum.

Zhu Hong Dou grew irritated, ”Are you going to talk to them or not?”

”Donʼt worry; leave it to me. But... a three-year-old with Bone Tempering Achievement, who even managed to cultivate an artistic conception; such talent, such a girl... sheʼs very much in demand,” he said.

”Take Zhang Qing Zheng, for instance. Despite the bitter look on his face, as if heʼs eaten a mouthful of bitter Coptis, he actually smiles more brightly than a chrysanthemum. Itʼs just that his face is too stinking, cancelling out his smile,” Li Qingshan said, frowning slightly and sounding somewhat troubled.

Zhu Hong Douʼs eyes sharpened, and she immediately tensed up.

”Never mind Zhang Qing Zheng,” said Li Qingshan leisurely. ”Look at Elder Xu Jiuqing and Weng Wuyu. Which one of them doesnʼt have incredibly keen eyes?”

He knew that it was impossible for Xi Xi to join his tutelage. With such talent, she naturally should become an elderʼs true successor. At the moment, he had not yet made the Divine Symbol breakthrough and was not a Divine Sect elder.

Yet, watching the elders gazing eagerly, ready to snatch her away, he found the whole situation extremely interesting.

Seeing Zhu Hong Douʼs urgency, with her brows knitted tightly, staring at him, she said, ”My Red Cloud Peak is definitely suitable for Xi Xi. You go and talk to her parents. After you make your Divine Symbol breakthrough, Iʼll help you with protective charms!”

Li Qingshan squinted, ”Heh, itʼs a deal then.”

He gave Zhu Hong Dou an out.

Even though many would not want him to succeed in his Divine Symbol breakthrough and may even attempt to disrupt and obstruct it, he was after all breaking through at Zheng Lei Peak, located near the Golden Light Peak at the Divine Sect Mountain Gate. The opponents naturally wouldnʼt dare to act brazenly. Discover hidden stories at empire

Moreover, during his breakthrough, Sect Master Nan Lihuo would personally offer protection, but Li Qingshan certainly wouldnʼt mind having one more Divine Symbol expert by his side.

Upon hearing Li Qingshanʼs consent, Zhu Hong Dou proudly lifted her head, her red dress blooming like bright flowers, and settled back into the Taishi Chair.

Sect Master Nan Lihuo glanced at the two of them. He was fully aware of their subtle gestures, and the corners of his mouth slightly lifted, as if he had thought of something, shaking his head almost imperceptibly.

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The drizzle slanted in a hazy mist, and the spring rain continued to fall.

The biting cold that accompanied the late spring chill was particularly pronounced at the foot of the mountain.

Many had put on extra layers, shivering from the cold.

Xi Xi stayed close to Zhang Ya, who stroked her head, asking her what she wanted to eat that evening.

Xi Xi, in turn, kept listing out dishes, tilting her head thoughtfully.

Li Che stood by, looking warmly at his wife and daughter, everything peaceful and settled, a picture of happiness and contentment.

On the high platform.

The other contests on the fighting stages also concluded one by one, bringing the first segment of the competition to a formal end.

Zhang Qing Zheng, with his scholarly robe billowing, stood resolutely on the high platform.