Luo Family.
In a secret chamber.
Two elders glared at each other, spitting as they argued.
"Heard the news? Not only did that little girl awaken the Human King bloodline, she's even become a Spirit Emperor. I told you back then we should have nipped it in the bud, but you wouldn't listen. Now, let's see how you clean up this mess."
"Her Dao bone was dug out, she was already barely alive. Who would have thought she'd be so lucky. Besides, if we had been too ruthless back then, do you think those few old不死 ones from her lineage would have let it go?"
"Regardless, we must find a way to resolve this. Otherwise, once she becomes the family head and uncovers the truth, we'll all die." Da Feng Novel Network
"Don't worry, all evidence has been erased. As long as we don't slip up, no one will know we did it."
After a discussion, the two decided to wait and see how things unfolded.
In the current situation, any rash move could reveal a flaw and allow others to discover the truth.
The Grand Elder's Mansion of the Luo Family.
Grand Elder Luo Chaoqun's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot. He felt utterly betrayed by that scoundrel Zhan Zhiming.
The several Spirit Emperors sent to rescue the Zhan family were swallowed by a mysterious expert, likely meeting a grim fate. Such a loss pained him immensely.
This also landed him in trouble.
Within the family, people had already started whispering behind his back, accusing him of being the culprit who dug out A'Li's Dao bone years ago.
Many had initially supported his bid to become the family head, but now they had all changed their minds.
Who would support someone so deranged as to harm a junior of the family?
Luo Chaoqun felt wronged, extremely wronged. He truly was not the one who dug out A'Li's Dao bone.
The reason he wanted to kill A'Li was actually due to others' instigation, and at the time, he didn't know A'Li had awakened the Human King bloodline.
Though he was audacious, he wouldn't dare harm a Human King, especially one from his own family.
But now, it was like being caught in a muddy mess – whether it was or wasn't, it looked like it.
Rumors spread throughout the Luo family. His reputation plummeted, and his prestige within the family hit rock bottom. If he couldn't prove his innocence, he might lose his eligibility to compete for the family head position.
"A brilliant move. Using my hands to eliminate Luo Li, and simultaneously dragging me down with her. What a cunning, two-birds-with-one-stone scheme!"
Luo Chaoqun was filled with indignation.
He had spent his life scheming against others, only to be severely tricked in the end.
His current situation was dire. Not only was he a suspect, but he had also nearly borne the crime of harming a Human King.
Fortunately, the Spirit Emperors he sent had vanished without a trace, leaving no evidence, which allowed him to narrowly escape.
But what troubled him most was:
He feared Luo Li also believed him to be the culprit. If that were the case, she might seek revenge, and the outcome would be grim.
"Little girl, if I can't become the family head, neither can you. If you become the family head, I won't have a good time."
Luo Chaoqun was helpless. As things stood, he was forced to stand against A'Li.
Because no matter what, he had sent Zhan Zhiming to harm A'Li, and the animosity was irreconcilable. They could only oppose each other.
Meanwhile, A'Li had already set off to return to the Luo family.
She had no idea what awaited her.
Her enemies were not just one, but more than she imagined, and all were incredibly cunning and treacherous.
Fortunately, A'Li was not alone.
Ji Mo had taken the people and beasts around him with the little girl.
The Ginseng King was potent. If she ever suffered from illness in the future, she could take a bite.
Even without illness, she could eat a bite as a snack from time to time, curing illness and strengthening the body.
As for Huineng, his cooking was excellent, and he could serve as a chef, ensuring A'Li wouldn't go hungry.
Tianpeng and Xuan'ao could serve as toys to keep A'Li entertained.
Tianpeng, due to its past misdeeds and losing A'Li, was not allowed to accompany her and was sent back to guard the house.
At the same time, Ji Mo also instructed Fan Jingxing to secretly look after her, using the Duan family's power to help if A'Li encountered any difficulties in the future.
Ji Mo was casual with others, but he was meticulously thoughtful towards A'Li, like a father worrying about his daughter, making arrangements for her in every aspect.
A'Li and her entourage returned to the Luo family in grand style. Along the way, many petty individuals attempted to cause trouble, but upon seeing the escorting party, they dared not act rashly.
Thus, the journey was quite smooth.
Ji Mo, returning home as well, was not as fortunate.
He had ridden Tianpeng on his way here, flying at incredible speed.
But on his return, he had to rely on his own two legs, which was utterly miserable.
As he passed through a desolate mountain, he was stopped.
A young man, holding a long sword, his face filled with despair, said indignantly, "You won't even grant me my last dignity? I'm already a dying man, and you're so eager to take my head back for a reward?"
The youth was covered in wounds, black blood constantly oozing from the corners of his mouth. He was at the end of his rope, swaying precariously, as if he might collapse at any moment.
"What are you talking about?"
Ji Mo was utterly bewildered.
He had been inexplicably stopped by the other party and subjected to such nonsensical words. Was this person deranged?
However, judging by his condition, this person was indeed unwell, and not slightly so. If not treated quickly, he would surely die.
"Stop pretending. Aren't you sent by my elder brother to kill me?"
The youth's face was filled with sarcasm. This assassin's acting skills were quite good, feigning ignorance, truly thinking he could be easily fooled.
His elder brother was as cruel as ever, showing no brotherly affection.
"Tell my elder brother that from childhood, I never thought of competing with him. Why has he always seen me as a thorn in his side, determined to put me to death? Is fraternal affection worthless before the throne?"
The youth's face showed a look of sorrow and bitterness. Others envied his status and position, but he had always detested his own birth.
Royal families had always been heartless. He only regretted being born into the imperial family!
"I really don't know what you're talking about."
Ji Mo walked towards the youth. He could see that the youth's condition was very poor and he would be done for if not treated soon.
This person was covered in injuries and poisoned, truly pathetic.
Ji Mo's compassion was stirred, and he decided to save him.
"I'll fight you!"
The youth misunderstood Ji Mo, gritting his teeth and shouting. The long sword in his hand flashed with a cold glint, stabbing towards Ji Mo's chest with lightning speed.
Ji Mo sidestepped, evading the attack, and then angrily kicked the youth over.
Truly ungrateful. He had good intentions, but why was this person biting the hand that fed him?
"Pfft!"
The youth coughed up a large mouthful of blood, his face ashen, clearly on his last legs.
Ji Mo shook his head, took out a pill, and stuffed it into the youth's mouth.
"You're not going to kill me?"
The youth was stunned. What was this assassin trying to do? Could it be that he actually wanted to save him?
He sensed no malice from Ji Mo, finding it all quite perplexing.
"It's no use. The poison I've taken is incurable."
The youth spoke, feeling strangely better. The more he spoke, the more his strength seemed to return.