ALL NOVEL Chapter 174.1
Sure enough, when the Cheng family heard Cheng Yu’s conditions, hesitation appeared on their faces.
The contents of the magic treasure box were enough for them to live richly for a long time, as well as those extremely expensive storage magic treasures and spiritual weapons. Cheng Yu would never have given them these things so easily.
Cheng Jingru thought about his ring. He had shown it off to a few friends last time, and if he didn’t have it at the next party, he would definitely be laughed at.
But the relationship between them and Li Tianyan was truly eye-catching, and the Cheng family suddenly found themselves in a dilemma.
Mrs. Feng’s eyes rolled as she whispered in the old madam’s ear, “Old Madam, how about we agree first? Even if we sign the documents, if we go to their place in the future, they couldn’t really ignore it.”
“Is this feasible?” Old Madam Cheng frowned, but she kept considering it in her heart.
“After all, you are the third brother’s mother. How could this blood relationship be broken by merely severing the relationship? If we agree, we can get the things back first,” Mrs. Feng continued to encourage.
“It makes sense. After a year or two, the third child’s anger will subside, and the separation letter will be useless.” The more she thought about it, the better she felt. Given the temperament of her third son, this matter would soon blow over.
The two discussed in private, but they didn’t know that, aside from Cheng Yi and his wife, everyone present had heard their conversation clearly, and Li Tianyan had a sneer on his face.
After the Cheng family members discussed and signed the separation letter, Mrs. Feng anxiously took the treasure box from Cheng Yu.
When the Cheng family members saw the items being brought back, some pretended to be reserved but could not hide their secret joy. No matter their expressions, however, none could take their eyes away from the treasure box.
After Cheng Yi retrieved the document, he handed it to Li Tianyan. “Please.”
“Father-in-law, you don’t have to be so polite.” Li Tianyan drew a curse on the separation letter, and the document in his hand suddenly caught fire.
The Cheng family members looked puzzled when they saw his actions. As the document burned, a few wisps of smoke floated from his fingertips and entered the contractors’ bodies. Everyone was frightened by this scene.
“Third child, what’s going on?” Cheng Hui suddenly felt an emptiness in his heart, as if something had been abandoned, and he couldn’t help but ask Cheng Yi.
Not only he but others also felt it. However, the sensation varied based on the closeness of their blood relation. Cheng Yu’s feeling was especially clear; the fetters in his heart seemed to disappear, and his mood became much clearer. Even Cheng Qi felt it a little.
Li Tianyan explained kindly, “This separation document is a contract. The contract you signed has been fulfilled. From now on, the relationship is severed, and we owe each other nothing.”
“What? A contract?” The Cheng family naturally knew that contracts could not be taken lightly, especially for cultivators. Once signed, they were bound by the contract; otherwise, they might be attacked by inner demons.
“Well, since I have nothing else to do here, I’ll take my naughty nephew back,” Elder Yue Huo said to Li Tianyan, seeing that the matter was settled.
“I appreciate the elder making this trip, so I bid farewell,” Li Tianyan replied courteously, satisfied with the outcome.
After all, Cheng Yu would remain in the Haoyue Immortal Sect, and Li Tianyan didn’t want to offend anyone irreparably.
As soon as Elder Yue Huo left, Cheng Yi departed with a few others. Mrs. Feng held the magic treasure box, her face still a little confused.
“Humph, now you’re happy,” Cheng Jingyuan snorted at her, his face looking very displeased. If it hadn’t been for Mrs. Feng’s bad idea, the old madam and the old master wouldn’t have agreed to sign the document.
“If Cheng Yu is determined to avoid us, we may not gain any benefits in the future. And Li Tianyan is not easy to deal with. He dared to strike against you. It’s better to get some immediate benefits,” Mrs. Feng quickly found excuses to justify herself, sensing she was in trouble.
“Your wife is right,” the old madam said, feeling no pity as she thought of the things in the box.
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After Li Tianyan and the others left Cheng Mansion, they didn’t mention the Cheng family again.
When Cheng Yi noticed that Wei Yang was still following them, he recalled that Li Tianyan had other important matters. “The sect master asked you to come over; Tianyan, don’t keep people waiting.”
Li Tianyan glanced at Cheng Qi, then nodded and said, “I’ll be back soon.”
With the brothers Cheng Qi and Cheng Yu present, there was nothing to worry about. After saying that, Li Tianyan followed Wei Yang to the Haoyue Immortal Sect.
Haoyue Temple and Xuanxiao Palace were both residences for the sect leader, but in comparison, Haoyue Temple appeared more majestic and solemn.
The entire hall was primarily white, but when one looked up, they could see the bright moon and stars above. Lower-level cultivators, even with just a glance, felt their souls as if they were being drawn into the stars.
At this time, only two core formation cultivators were seated in the centre of the hall. One was the sect master, and the other was an elder whom he had met at Xuanxiao Palace.
“We haven’t seen each other for a few years, but Master Li Tianyan has made significant progress again,” the Haoyue Sect Master remarked upon seeing Li Tianyan enter, unable to hide his envy at Li Tianyan’s rapid advancement.
He recalled that this man could easily kill a late-stage core formation evil cultivator while in the early core formation stage. Now that he had advanced further, his strength must have become even more formidable.
The face of Elder Yue Feng beside him was also full of surprise.