Chapter 134: Formation and Engagement

Chapter 134: Formation and Engagement

"Senior, I wish to do this..."

Liu Changdie, still harboring a bit of restraint and excitement, quickly reiterated what he had discussed with Li Xuanfeng on Cloud Crowned Peak. He knew that Li Chejing was Li Tongya's younger brother.

His words were more measured, lacking arrogance, merely mentioning his encounter with Li Chejing at the Azure Pond Sect.

Li Xuanfeng also took over the conversation, recounting the events that transpired on Cloud Crowned Peak. Li Tongya, having not heard from Li Chejing for many years, was visibly moved, listening intently until they finished speaking.

Once they had finished, he lightly chuckled.

"Good! Very good indeed!"

Li Xuanxuan who was beside him, was so thrilled that he could barely contain himself, envisioning Li Chejing holding a sword and repelling enemies on a city wall. He smiled in great contentment.

"Chejing is doing well on the southern border... and we can rest easy now!"

Li Tongya listened to the younger generation's excited chatter and expressed his contentment. He then steered the conversation back to the formation on the mountain.

After hearing Liu Changdie's plan, he nodded and instructed, "Master Liu, please proceed as you see fit... The Li Family will fully cooperate. Xuanxuan, you and Master Liu will take charge of the Sun Rite Profound Light Formation."

"Yes!"

Both men promptly responded readily. After a few more exchanges, Li Tongya waved his goodbyes.

After seeing off Li Tongya, the atmosphere immediately relaxed and the three began to discuss the specific locations in more detail.

"On Lijing Peak, we'll place eight flags, following the mountain's terrain at the Qian, Kan, Gen, and Zhen corners. On Meiche Peak, four flags will be placed at the Xun, Li, Kun, and Dui corners. In total, eight high platforms will be constructed, engraved with numerous formation patterns to serve as the formation's eyes, which will greatly alleviate the burden and increase the spiritual qi in the mountains."

With Li Tongya's approval, the Li Family sprang into action, summoning craftsmen from the four towns to Lijing Town.

Over a thousand craftsmen ascended the mountain, with villagers transporting timber and stone materials, spending several days under Liu Changdie's direction to begin the construction of high platforms at the designated formation eyes.

The dimensions and structures were strictly controlled, with different formation eyes requiring different materials for construction, each involving complex pathways.

A protective mountain formation was not like those smaller formations that protect cave dwellings, which were often completed with just a single formation plate. Constructing a protective mountain formation was no short task; it required five to six months of setup and hard labor.

Liu Changdie would need to stay with the Li Family for more than half a year, as determining the formation's positions and inscribing the formation patterns couldn't proceed without him.

Li Xuanxuan found a small courtyard at the foot of the mountain for Liu Changdie, which facilitated their daily interactions. Liu Changdie, living up to his expectations, walked the mountains daily, personally overseeing the work. This proved his serious dedication and that he truly took the matter to heart.

After arranging the craftsmen, Li Xuanxuan received a report that the Lu Family had arrived, and the wedding was to take place in the next few days.

"So soon?"

At least I'll spend my life facing a handsome man... which is a small comfort. I've heard people say of the Li Family's three legitimate sons: Li Xuanxuan is solemn and just, Li Xuanfeng is unrestrained, and Li Xuanling is steady and gentle. He should be easy to get along with!

Contemplating deeply, Lu Wanrong changed her thoughts. Li Xuanling, not yet twenty, had already attained the third stage of the Embryonic Breathing Realm, marking him as a potential Qi Cultivator in the future. With his stable temperament and handsome looks among the surrounding families—aside from An Jingming of the An family—who could compare to such a youth..?

Lu Sisi had bartered his entire family's fortune to marry her off, making it seem as though she was the one reaching above her station.

However spirited a teenage girl might be, she could not help but laugh at her own thoughts, the moonlight casting a crimson glow on her sleeves.

Shaking her sleeves, Lu Wanrong found herself looking forward to her future life with renewed hope.

As she bowed her head, she heard someone nearby exclaim loudly, snatching her from her thoughts.

"Family Head! Your child has been born!"

"What?" a slightly mature voice responded, filled with unbridled surprise at the sudden exclamation. It was likely that of Li Xuanxuan, followed by hurried footsteps and then a chorus of congratulations.

"Double happiness has arrived... double happiness!"

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While one side of the courtyard buzzed with lively celebrations, the other side was eerily quiet. Mu Yalu's hair was damp, strands sticking to her cheeks, and her usually sly eyes filled with exhaustion.

She looked lovingly at the child in the cradle, then turned coldly to inquire, "Hasn't Li Xuanxuan arrived yet?"

The servant, visibly frightened, kneeled down and stammered, "The Family Head... the Family Head has gone to attend Young Master Xuanling's wedding and hasn't returned! Someone has already been sent to notify him!"

"To think... at the birth of his own child, he's still outside..."

Just as she finished speaking, rapid footsteps approached.

Li Xuanxuan entered with two attendants, his voice heavily tinged with guilt.

"Lu'er!"

Mu Yalu gave him a look, but Li Xuanxuan merely lifted the wrinkled baby and playfully toyed with it.

"What shall we name the child?"

Raising her head and gathering her damp hair, Mu Yalu smiled warmly before replying lovingly, "Family Head, I have already thought of a name."

"And what might that be?" Li Xuanxuan asked tenderly, leaning in to listen.

And Mu Yalu, with a beautiful smile, softly whispered the baby’s name.

"Li Yuanjiao."