Chapter 669: 490 Chapter Halberd_2

"The first is the sword, the most honored among all weapons. It can be light or heavy, long or short, the most common of weapons in the world. Even those who do not practice the Sword Dao often carry them, for ceremonies, making oaths, or committing suicide..."

"My family is most proficient with this weapon. It is rumored that there is a Sword Canon in our clan of Fifth Grade, ranked among the top in various sects… There are also numerous Spirit Swords in the family, both the Green Ruler and the Han Lin are of Foundation Establishment level."

Li Chengliao finished speaking and revealed the sword strapped to his waist. The blade was smooth and bright, and the scale-like patterns on it were dense, emanating a cold light and a deep blue hue. He explained:

"This is the Family Head's companion sword, called Jiao Carved Pillar, three feet and seven inches long. It is also a symbol of holding the family reigns. One day when you take over the Li Family, you will wear this sword as well."

Li Zhouwei blinked slightly, staring intently at the green-edge blade, and said softly:

"Yes."

Li Chengliao had to put it away and opened the next two containers, revealing a long bow and a spear. His introduction to these items was much briefer, simply explaining their strengths and weaknesses, and he said softly:

"The family's Spirit Spear, Du Ruo, is in the hands of Elder Qinghong, and the only Spirit Bow is still in the Southern Border; I'm afraid it will be a while before you can have a Foundation Establishment Magical Instrument."

Li Chengliao said this with emphasis, showing how much he valued his eldest son, who was already being prepared for a Foundation Establishment Magical Instrument even before beginning his training. Li Zhouwei was not surprised and simply asked:

"Is there anything else?"

Li Chengliao then slapped his Storage Bag and took out another weapon.

It was a deep gold-colored long halberd, with a curved long shaft like a crescent moon, towering two heads above Li Chengliao, with an exaggerated design that seemed extremely heavy, so much so that Li Chengliao, a Qi Cultivator, found it somewhat difficult to lift.

Before Li Chengliao could speak, Li Zhouwei's eyes had already lit up. Li Chengliao smiled, bracing the foundation establishment weapon on the ground, and said:

"This is an ancient Foundation Establishment magical instrument; it should have also been used by our ancestors, and it fits with Mingyang. What do you think?"

He didn't dare let go, gently placing the weapon on the ground, laying it flat. Then he let Li Zhouwei carefully examine it. The child stroked the gold patterns on it and joyfully said:

"Father, this weapon is just right!"

Li Chengliao nodded with satisfaction and explained:

"This was acquired by the ancestor from Cave Heaven; no one in the family can wield it. Uncle Ximing, although at the Mingyang Foundation Establishment, could not gain its recognition; there has always been something lacking when using it."

"The elder does not like Spell Battles and is clumsy with it in hand, so it's been kept in the storage for you."

Li Zhouwei couldn't take his eyes off it, holding it dearly. After a moment, Li Chengliao put away the instrument and smiled:

"You are still too early for this; start practicing with a wooden halberd for now. I will send someone to teach you."

The Li Family, now large in enterprise and abundance, has quite a few halberd users. Chen Mufeng in the hall wields a long halberd, and Xu Gongming from the Jade Courtyard Guards uses a short halberd. Li Chengliao thought to invite them over to teach the child.

"Only, these eyes can be kept secret for the time being..."

Li Zhouwei had been living on the mountain all this time, not seeing many people, and they were all his own. Li Chengliao also understood that it was difficult to keep this secret indefinitely—one could only delay it day by day.

'It's a pity that so many methods have been used that cannot conceal them... after all, it's innate golden eyes!'

The Li Family certainly considered using Illusion Techniques or some other means to cover these eyes, yet all such methods were ineffective. No matter what, they appeared golden, and for fear of damaging his eyes, they had to desist.

No sooner had he given the order than someone brought up a wooden halberd that had been custom-made, taller than Li Zhouwei by a head, made of no ordinary wood, and somewhat heavy to the touch.

Li Chengliao handed it to him, smiled slightly, and patted his head:

"Practice well."

He had always regarded the child as mature from a young age and had not performed such intimate gestures before. He retracted his hand out of habit, and only after a while did he feel startled.

But he saw Li Zhouwei's golden eyes move, and his small mouth curved up in a rare smile, which quickly subsided as he said:

"Your son obeys the command."

...

East Sea, Jindou Island.

Situ Mo, clad in golden armor, stood quietly at the edge of the island, his expression rather unpleasant.

Ever since Miao Ye perished, he had not left the island for several years, sitting quietly in command, even when he heard the news of Li Xuanfeng in the Southern Border, he did not act, silently holding his ground.

Although the guest elders on the island had all changed and direct members of the Situ Family had visited, no one had ever been harmed, yet he had never left the formation.

Having witnessed Li Xuanfeng's prowess, he always felt that the man would catch him unawares. However, Situ Mo did not know that Li Xuanfeng had entered Cave Heaven and had missed a chance to return to the sect. Now that he knew Li Xuanfeng had left the Southern Border, he always felt that the Golden Bow was lurking near this formation.

"But it doesn't matter, the spiritual energy on this island is still thick. Cultivating here, I don't have to be subject to those fools in the sect, and it's quite comfortable to cultivate slowly."

Situ Mo, harboring a deep hatred and being inherently cautious, naturally did not dare to go out. Fortunately for him, Kong Tingyun of the Xuan Yue Sect was reassigned early on to return to the sect for a breakthrough. The people who came from the Xuan Yue Sect to replace her were far from her caliber, which made life much easier for Situ Mo.

However, these were not the issues that troubled Situ Mo. He had only stood there for a short while when a loud laugh was heard, and a figure in golden-red appeared beside him, saying with a clear voice:

"Sixteenth junior brother! You've actually come out of seclusion! What a coincidence!"

Although Situ Mo secretly felt extreme impatience and hatred towards the owner of the voice, he still managed to bring forth a smile in an instant, his voice light:

"So it's Seventh senior brother! I've been in secluded cultivation these days, I didn't even know that you had come to the island! It's truly a rare occasion!"

Next to him stood a handsome man with a high nose bridge, wearing a flowing black and red robe. He bore a certain resemblance to Situ Mo, his body engulfed in flames that were entwined with strands of black and red qi.

This fire around him was quite rare, forming various shapes of birds on his boots. It was none other than Situ Chen, whom Li Xuanfeng had encountered in Cave Heaven!

After leaving Cave Heaven, Situ Chen had made his way here, cultivating and healing his injuries. He practiced using "Flame Nether Qi", so his movement technique was very graceful as he landed lightly beside Situ Mo, who nodded slightly with a smile and asked:

"How was the harvest inside Cave Heaven, Seventh senior brother?"

Situ Chen's face immediately darkened, and he said gloomily,

"Unfortunately, I was obstructed by Miao Ye and others, and didn't gain much."

Situ Mo followed along with his complaints, and Situ Chen's expression cleared up as he laughed and said:

"But you, always so diligent and conscientious, have guarded this place for our main vein for so many years. You have worked hard."

Situ Mo responded with feigned modesty, saying he didn't dare, while on the surface he was all smiles, but inside he was cold and bitter, thinking to himself:

'It's a pity you didn't die in Cave Heaven. Your main vein killed my mother, yet you expect me to serve you like a dog... Wishful thinking.'

The more he thought, the more obliging his smile became, as he said aloud:

"Since Seventh senior brother has arrived, there's no need to hurry off. This place is Zhu Lu Sea, the scenery is distinct from that in the sea, and both Gao Hao Island to the north and the Qunyi Sea Strait to the south boast unique vistas and spiritual objects you mustn't miss!"

Situ Chen, who had no particular place to go and was planning to return to the sect to cultivate, became interested upon hearing this. Situ Mo, seizing the opportunity, praised the richness of the surrounding spiritual objects, then said:

"I'll give up the best Cave Mansion for you, Seventh senior brother! The density of the spiritual energy here is not much less than in the sect, and you can also go out and look for opportunities, why not enjoy it!"

Situ Chen, who would normally not be impressed with any ordinary place of cultivation, eagerly awaited these words. Laughing heartily and seeming interested, he said:

"Then I'll be troubling sixteenth junior brother!"

"What's the big deal!"

Situ Mo was laughing on the outside, but inside he was laughing maniacally. He diligently added:

"It's just that I'm lazy, and I'm preparing to go into seclusion again, so the task of patrolling the nearby seas… I'll have to ask Seventh senior brother to help keep an eye on."

"Leave it to me!"

Situ Chen, unable to fathom the depths of his cunning, readily took on the responsibility. Situ Mo quickly withdrew, watching with glee as the man left the formation with a pleased look and then turned back to enter the Cave Mansion at a leisurely pace.

The corners of his mouth turned up high as he murmured to himself:

"It would be best if you scouted out where Li Xuanfeng is, let him shoot you dead, or even better if you both suffer injuries. Then I could return to the sect at my leisure!"