C1 Li Family Village

"This year's Limitless Mountain has a disciple, our Li Family Village actually has a placing."

"Didn't they say that it's the turn of the Yang Family Village?"

The group of fifteen to sixteen year olds were all discussing amongst themselves. Their faces were all completely red from the sun, and they were all very excited.

Even if there was only one spot, it was still a big deal in the eyes of the innocent villagers. Becoming a disciple of the Limitless Mountain was akin to stepping onto that road of 'strong people'. One could learn to travel one thousand five hundred kilometers with a single sword, and take a person's head with a thousand miles. There were even rumors of 'immortals' in their Limitless Mountain. It was something that people yearned for.

But Limitless Mountain had always been strict in accepting disciples. It was already not bad if two of them were accepted in each small region, but now Li Family Village occupied one of the spots.

When the news spread out, the Li Family Village was not at all calm.

In a dilapidated courtyard, there was a young man around sixteen years old. He was dressed in gray clothes and looked simple and honest. He had a clean face and clear facial features.

His name was Lee Pu. His parents died when he was young, so he only left behind a small amount of wealth as well as this dilapidated courtyard.

Limitless Mountain accepting a disciple, for Lee Pu, was an opportunity he could not afford to miss.

And the villagers of Li Family Village knew very well that Lee Pu's performance over the years was not bad. A year ago, a Limitless Mountain expert passed by and seemed to have taken a fancy to Lee Pu, so he only gave Lee Pu a spot. Otherwise, ten years wouldn't even be enough for Li Family Village.

"Big brother Lee Pu, the village chief wants you to go." A youth ran over and said with a heavy tone. His gaze seemed to be avoiding Lee Pu's expression as if he did not dare to come into contact with him.

"What's wrong? What's the matter? " Lee Pu looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Hearing Lee Pu's words, the young man's face changed. He looked extremely nervous, as if he was afraid of being detected. Suddenly, he ran away without looking back.

Seeing this, Lee Pu became even more confused. He also felt a little uneasy and left in large strides. However, the atmosphere on the way seemed to be a bit off.

Within a simple courtyard, there were quite a few figures. Most of them were the strong men of the village. Their backs were like tigers and bears while their expressions were gloomy. They didn't say a word. There were two people standing at the very top.

The situation was a little serious and the atmosphere was stifling. Lee Pu felt even more uneasy. He had a faint feeling that the Village Head might not be looking for him.

An old man dressed simply, but his wrinkled face was still rosy. Seeing Lee Pu's arrival, his pair of muddy eyes flashed with a glimmer of light, making him look energetic.

He was the village chief of Li Family Village, Lee Yangyih.

There was also another young man who was about the same age as him. He had a handsome face, but at this moment, his expression was calm.

"Is there something the Village Chief wants to speak with me about?" Lee Pu swept his eyes across the group of people and finally looked at Lee Yangyih. He was secretly vigilant.

Lee Yangyih looked at him and his eyes lit up. He then smiled and said, "Ah Pu. Have you finished all the food? What was missing from his home? You're still young, so you shouldn't treat yourself unfairly. Growing your body is more important. "

"Thank you, Village Head, I do not lack anything." Lee Pu nodded.

"Yes, I lost a lot of weight." Lee Yangyih squinted his eyes and revealed a kind smile.

Lee Pu paused for a moment and frowned. His parents were long gone, so he left behind a lot of money. Plus, he often went out to the mountains to catch some pheasants and wild rabbits. That was how he managed to survive.

It could be said that his life and death, had nothing to do with his Li Family Village at all.

In fact, his relationship with Lee Yangyih was as stiff as dry mud, but this Lee Yangyih's appearance made him suspicious.

"Village Head, please speak." Lee Pu said without batting an eyelid.

"It's nothing. Ever since your parents left, everyone treated you like a son. Honestly speaking, I already had the thought of taking you in as my grandson." Lee Yangyih smiled and said, "You are about the same age as Ye'er, but a year or two younger. If you don't mind, how about we become sworn brothers today? so that we can be a family as soon as possible. "

Hearing this, Lee Pu became silent and did not agree with the Village Head's decision.

Lee Yangyih said bitterly, "Po, you lost your loved ones when you were young. I understand that feeling, but …"

Lee Pu raised his head and cut him off with a heavy tone, "Is the Village Head only here to get married?" His many years of experience told Lee Pu that Lee Yangyih was abnormal. He definitely wouldn't believe that this old man would suddenly turn good.

He looked at his grandson Lee Ye and calmly said, "You're still young, grandpa just wants to tell you that you still have a lot of time to wait, but your elder brother Lee Ye doesn't have much time. He's already 18 years old, if he misses this year, he will miss his entire life.

Grandfather? Brother? This relationship is pretty good. Lee Pu sneered in his heart. Did they really think he was an idiot? He had already guessed the Village Head's intention in calling him here. Staring at Lee Yangyih, he clenched his hands into fists and slowly lowered them. "Village Head, what do you mean?"

Lee Yangyih sighed, "Po! I know it would be difficult for you to give up your spot, but there's no other way. "

"Cough!" Little Li, you still have a chance. A villager said solemnly.

"Lee Ye is naturally talented and wise at an early age. It's just that he can't wait for the right opportunity."

"Not bad, if Lee Ye enters Limitless Mountain, then he will have a great opportunity, and Li Family Village will also enjoy a great reputation."

The one who said the last sentence was Old Woman. Her tone wasn't polite at all, as if the entry was originally for Lee Ye. Her face was yellow wax, her figure was hunched, and she wore a long yellow robe.

Of course, the truth was that her status in the Li Family Village was very high as well. As the guardian of the spirit hall, the villagers all respected her.

Lee Pu's heart turned cold as he said, "Village Head, have you forgotten my name?"

Lee Yangyih squinted: "No worries, in a year's time, you can change a lot, such as your appearance, after entering Limitless Mountain, as long as Ye'er changes her name, it's enough."

Lee Pu was trembling as he remained silent. He knew that he could no longer hold onto this quota. But he wasn't willing to accept it, because the spot was originally his. Lee Ye missed every ten years he took turns, but he would miss it too.

He raised his head and slowly scanned these people. He seemed to have seen their faces clearly. Lee Pu gradually let go of his clenched fists. He knew that struggling was futile.

Under Lee Ye's calm face, the corner of his mouth hooked up into a mocking smile, as if he was a winner mocking a loser.

"Good!" I give way! " Lee Pu's tone was low and his heart was filled with unwillingness. He looked at Lee Yangyih with difficulty, "I can give you the quota, but I hope you can return the things left behind by my parents."

"Sure, sure." Lee Yangyih smiled. Only now did he truly relax. Honestly, he was afraid that this brat wasn't enlightened. If that happened, it wouldn't be nice to have a falling out with him.

As for what Lee Pu's parents left him? That broken monolith? He disapproved in his heart.

Lee Pu didn't say anything more. Finally, when he left, besides leaving money and the courtyard, his parents also left behind a pitch black stone tablet. Previously, Lee Pu was still young, but that stone tablet was placed in front of the mourning hall.

"Have they really given up their spots?" A youth said.

"How did this happen?"

"Village Head is going too far."

"Sigh, in the end, he's not one of my Li Family Village!"

Some people were discussing in whispers as they stared at Lee Pu's back. They also felt very regretful.

The crowd dispersed, leaving only three people behind.

"There's a grudge in this kid's heart, he can't be left alive." Old Woman said in a cold voice, her tone slightly sinister.

"As long as Ye'er enters the Limitless Mountain and takes that step, nothing will be a problem." Lee Yangyih squinted, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Hehe, it would be better to let him disappear forever so that he wouldn't disturb Lee Ye's cultivation." Old Woman smiled eerily.

Lee Yangyih paused for a second and calmly glanced at Lee Ye. He then also smiled, but it was a bit cold.