The Name of Eternals

Chapter 108: Severance

The wives of the Li family were all deeply impressed by Li Hao's precocious wisdom, but they hadn't realized it was to this extent.

If this weren't the Divine General Mansion, where sensitivity to demons and unusual circumstances was keen, they might have thought Li Hao had been possessed.

However, such natural prodigies with extraordinary memories were not unheard of.

So, despite their shock, they all turned to look at Liu Yuerong.

At this moment, Liu Yuerong's heart felt as cold as ice, trembling. She now understood that this demonic child remembered everything from a young age.

But what shocked her the most was that over the years, despite recalling everything clearly, he always kept a smile in front of her, responding to her concerns with innocent expressions.

He even occasionally brought her things to eat, which, though not particularly tasty, seemed like a show of filial piety.

But it was all an act?! Liu Yuerong prided herself on her deep scheming, but she never expected this child, raised without parents, to be capable of such deception.

Monster! Demon! Terrified inside, but aware of the gazes upon her, Liu Yuerong's mind cleared instantly. She knew she couldn't admit anything; otherwise, Qianfeng's future would be truly ruined.

"This is your evidence?!"

Liu Yuerong couldn't help but sneer, "What a deep scheme you have. Your claims are full of holes!"

She looked at the others, saying, "These things he mentioned, he could have easily learned by asking Zhao Bo from the Shanhai Institute. This isn't evidence!"

She looked back at Li Hao, "If I had poisoned you back then, why didn't you report it to the main wife? Why didn't you say anything then?!"

The others thought her words made sense.

If Li Hao had said something as a child, given that he later couldn't awaken his divine blood, no one would have doubted it.

But now, Li Hao, though still a youth, was no longer a mere child.

If he had been two or three, pure and untainted, his words would have been highly credible. But now, as a youth capable of vying for the True Dragon position, he was also capable of lying and fabricating stories.

Seeing her argument, Li Hao coldly said, "Even if I had spoken back then, without stepping onto the cultivation path and reaching the stage of awakening divine blood, who would believe a child's words? You would have found an excuse, claiming it was just a child's innocent talk, influenced by some servant, then find a scapegoat to take the fall!"

"And with my parents not around, if I had exposed this, you would have tried to harm me again. How could I defend against that?!"

Liu Yuerong angrily retorted, "So, in the end, you have no evidence and are just fabricating stories with your words!"

Indeed, Li Hao had no concrete evidence. This incident happened so long ago, and the poison given to him back then had long since left no trace. Despite years of searching, he found nothing in his body.

No residue!

His only proof was his own memory.

But as Liu Yuerong pointed out, such claims were disputable. Li Hao had anticipated this and planned to deal with it by crippling or killing her son during the True Dragon contest, but he had been stopped.

He Jianlan looked at Li Hao, then at Liu Yuerong, her eyes slowly turning cold.

She had watched Li Hao grow up. Despite his shocking words and actions today, she chose to believe him.

The other wives were hesitant. Without evidence, it was just a matter of he-said-she-said.

And if Li Hao's claims were true, considering his years of pretense, they felt a chill at how deep his thoughts ran. Li Qingzheng, watching Li Hao, felt a moment of clarity. Having interacted with Li Hao more than the younger wives, he believed Li Hao's words.

Chen Hefang, just out of seclusion, wasn't fully aware of these events. Over the years, she had observed some things but had only a general understanding. This shocking secret, especially one she wasn't present to witness, had left even He Jianlan, who managed the nine courtyards, in the dark.

Watching the young man, her feelings were complex. Perhaps it was a certain bias, but the boy always reminded her of Jiulang, making her lean more in his favor.

"You say I crippled your divine blood, but back when your father sent word from the border, everyone only learned that he reached the Three Immortals at twenty-three."

Liu Yuerong, seeing the silence and contemplation of everyone, bit her teeth and continued, "Before that, who could know your father's situation, who could predict you might awaken divine blood?!"

Hearing this, the others' faces changed. Indeed.

Unless Liu Yuerong had known in advance, which would depend on whether Li Tiangang had revealed it to her.

Instantly, all eyes turned to Li Tiangang.

His face dark, his eyes filled with anger, Li Tiangang understood their gaze's meaning.

Even though it was his son in question, he couldn't show bias. Years of overseeing the Ministry of Justice had instilled in him a strong sense of law and order. Law creates order, and strictness sustains it.

"My Second Sister-in-law should not have known my situation," Li Tiangang said solemnly.

Hearing this, Liu Yuerong sighed in relief, saying, "At least you have some conscience, Li Tiangang. So, it's not you inciting this; he must have fabricated this after contacting someone."

Li Hao's face darkened, staring at his father:

"Are you sure you've never revealed it in front of her or elsewhere? She knew. I heard it myself. How could it be false?!"

Li Tiangang, hearing Li Hao's questioning, looked at him, thinking back. But his entry into the Three Immortals was a closely guarded secret, only his wife knew.

But she was always by his side, and her talent and wisdom surpassed his; how could she have leaked it?

Seeing his father's silence, Li Hao's eyes showed undisguised disappointment.

If others didn't believe him, he could understand, but his father didn't trust him, not even leaning towards him! But then, Li Hao laughed at himself.

Fourteen years apart, what feelings were left? Aside from blood, what made them father and son?

Bias? Why hope for bias? Was he hoping for blood relations?

"Baseless lies, seeking to kill Qianfeng with such a cruel heart!"

Liu Yuerong, seeing the isolated and silent boy, eyes cold, said, "Even if, hypothetically, this is about our grudge, how could you strike your cousin so ruthlessly?!"

"What did Qianfeng ever do to you!"

Li Hao snapped out of his thoughts, his gaze icy, "Whether he knew or not doesn't matter. He benefited from you, so he pays the price!" "I originally only planned to cripple him, but he showed killing intent first!"

"Today, neither of you will leave!"

Seeing the killing intent radiating from Li Hao, everyone's faces changed.

Liu Yuerong, laughing in anger, said, "Li Tiangang, this is the son you raised? He's lawless, will you just let him bully us, a widow and her son?"

"Your brother blocked a sword for you!"

"If not for that, you'd be dead!"

Her hateful gaze turned to Li Tiangang: "If he hadn't blocked that sword, how would he have been injured and later died?!"

Li Tiangang trembled, his pupils contracting, his breath heavy.

"Your son, taking the True Dragon position, is already arrogant and lawless. If this continues, the Li family might not fall to demons but be wiped out by him!"

Her words struck like knives.

"That's right!"

Everyone was silent, but suddenly a clear voice broke through.

Li Fenghua looked up to see his daughter, about to scold her, but saw a red handprint on her face.

He was stunned, saying, "Who hit you?"

His eyes showed anger, for he dearly loved his daughter.

Li Rumeng turned, pointing at Li Hao, angrily saying, "It was him, arrogant and overbearing. I said a few words, and he hit me!"

"If not for Brother Mingguang, he might have killed me!"

"Brother Mingguang and others can testify."

Hearing this, everyone looked at Li Hao and Li Mingguang.

Li Mingguang was stunned. Though angry at Li Hao, he knew Li Rumeng had spoken out of turn, and Li Hao had only slapped her, not intending to kill.

Facing everyone's gaze, he hesitated.

He Jianlan quickly asked, "Is that true? If you were there, why didn't you stop him?"

Li Mingguang lowered his head, saying, "Li Hao did hit her, unexpectedly. I didn't react in time, but..."

Before he could finish, a crisp sound interrupted him.

A red handprint appeared on Li Hao's face! Everyone was stunned, seeing the one who struck him—Li Tiangang!

The slap was heavy. Despite Li Hao's resilience, blood trickled from his mouth, and he staggered back.

Li Hao, eyes wide in disbelief, stared at the tall man.

But all he saw were eyes full of anger and authority.

"You're utterly lawless!"

Li Tiangang said angrily, "Associating with ruffians, disgracing us in brothels, I've no idea how you've lived these years!"

"Everyone spoiled you, loved you, out of respect for me, no one dared discipline you!"

"Today, I'll do it myself!"

"Recently, I thought you had become obedient, had tempered your temperament, but now, just after obtaining the True Dragon position, you think no one can control you?!"

As he spoke, he took another step towards Li Hao.

Li Qingzheng's expression changed. "Tiangang, this matter needs to be investigated. As for Rumeng's issue..."

"Uncle, don't interfere, this is a family matter!"

Li Tiangang didn't look back, but his voice was cold.

Li Qingzheng was stunned.

"Uncle..." Bian Ruxue ran over, terrified, trying to plead for Li Hao.

Meanwhile, a white figure suddenly dashed out, standing protectively in front of Li Hao—it was the little white fox.

Its eyes revealed fear, but it still faced Li Tiangang, its fur standing on end, baring its teeth slightly.

"You wretch, even a beast dares to be lawless!"

Li Tiangang was furious. He waved his hand, a force swept out, instantly striking the little white fox.

The little white fox screamed, its body crashing into the courtyard wall, smashing through it, and falling far away like a broken kite, its life or death uncertain.

Li Hao's pupils contracted to pinpoints, snapping back to reality.

But the next moment, his mind exploded like thunder, his eyes turned blood red.

"Li Tiangang!!!"

The boy roared furiously, his eyes nearly bursting as he glared at the man.

A vast, ocean-like aura erupted from his body, whipping up a whirlwind, scattering the surrounding dust.