Chapter 70

During the day, Yan was exceptionally noisy, with the reputation of the first disciple, Li Tianming, spreading throughout the city and even causing a sensation nationwide.

His status was unique, and the scandal from three years ago had been brought up again, making him an absolute topic of conversation.

Therefore, it sparked an even more intense spread of information.

Who in Yan City today didn't know Li Tianming's name?

As for whether it was praise or criticism, everyone had different views.

The only thing certain was that almost everyone felt sorry for Lin Xiaoxiao.

After all, in terms of age and talent, she was the one truly deserving of the title of first disciple.

Thus, by evening, some people had jointly submitted a petition to the Yanhuang Academy, requesting a change in the ranking battle rules.

They felt that they could no longer let geniuses like Lin Xiaoxiao suffer, allowing pseudo-geniuses like Li Tianming to benefit.

As for whether the rules would change in the future, that was unknown.

No matter how noisy the day was, it had to quiet down at night.

Li Tianming had completed the first goal of entering Tianfu and instructed Aunt Li to prepare a sumptuous dinner.

They feasted, enjoying peace and happiness.

When Wei Jing's hands and feet were not very convenient, Li Tianming fed her personally.

"You were so mischievous as a child, refusing to eat, and your mother had to feed you mouthful by mouthful. Now it's the opposite," Wei Jing said with a sigh.

"This shows that what goes around comes around," Li Tianming said with a smile.

After dinner, Aunt Li was clearing the table, and Li Tianming pushed her into the courtyard.

The night in Yan City was beautiful, with the stars in the sky forming a river of stars.

The star river had a slight tinge of red, like flames burning in the star river, making the world especially bright.

Li Tianming had finally waited for this moment.

That was: his mother was finally willing to talk about her past with him.

"Mother, tell me, now that I've entered Tianfu, how can I help you get rid of this minor life calamity?"

Under the night sky, Li Tianming sat on the steps beside her, his eyes like stars.

The little yellow chicken, having eaten too much, was now burping and lying on the roof, feet up.

This was Li Tianming's next major goal.

When he left Lihuo City, his first goal was to enter Tianfu, which he had achieved.

His new first goal was, of course, to extend his mother's life and restore her youth.

This was an urgent matter, and one of the most important things in his life!

Thinking of Xue Lan and her sons mocking Wei Jing's current decline, even to the point of talking about sending a coffin.

Thinking of Wei Jing telling him she didn't want to die.

Li Tianming knew he had to help his mother escape this minor life calamity!

"In Tianfu, only one person can help me get rid of the minor life calamity, and even he will suffer significant losses."

"Because this minor life calamity has been dormant in me for twenty years, deeply rooted," Wei Jing leaned back in her chair, gazing at the starry sky, with strands of white hair falling.

"Who is this person?" Li Tianming asked.

"He is the Lord of Tianfu, the controller of the entire Yanhuang Academy." Wei Jing recalled that person, her eyes somewhat complicated.

"That's not right, isn't the 'Lord of Yanhuang' the controller of the academy?" Li Tianming asked in confusion.

"You don't understand. Strictly speaking, Tianfu does not belong to the academy but controls it. The Lord of Tianfu's power and status are higher than the Lord of Yanhuang." Wei Jing said.

"Is that so..."

Li Tianming only learned today that the Lord of Tianfu's status not only exceeded that of the Phoenix Hall Lord but also that of the Lord of Yanhuang.

The Lord of Tianfu had always been a mysterious figure.

In the academy, the Lord of Yanhuang was the one who often appeared publicly, so Li Tianming didn't know about this relationship.

"Mother, do you mean it's difficult to get the Lord of Tianfu to save you because removing the minor life calamity will cost him a lot of power?" Li Tianming asked.

"It's not just that." Wei Jing lowered her head and smiled bitterly. "There are other reasons."

"What reasons? Did you offend this Lord of Tianfu?"

"The reason is that I was once his daughter. And I did offend him, very seriously." Wei Jing looked up, smiling helplessly at Li Tianming.

"What?" Li Tianming thought he had misheard.

She was the daughter of the Lord of Tianfu, meaning the current controller of the Yanhuang Academy and Tianfu was his grandfather?

He had guessed that Wei Jing had some background in Yan City.

But he never imagined his grandfather would be the Lord of Tianfu.

"Once, yes, but not now. Twenty years ago, I was expelled from the family, and our father-daughter relationship was severed."

"This is also why he can remove the minor life calamity, because it comes from his inheritance."

Wei Jing spoke of these past events with a faint smile, but the smile was bitter.

"What did you do to make him so disappointed in you?" Li Tianming asked.

"I got pregnant, but he didn't approve of Li Yanfeng." Wei Jing said straightforwardly.

"..."

Li Tianming could only say that this was really fate.

If she had known that Li Yanfeng would abandon them after twenty years, would she have still chosen love and defied the Lord of Tianfu?

"Do you think I brought this upon myself?" Wei Jing asked.

"How could I? If I had opposed, I wouldn't be here, would I?" Li Tianming said.

If she hadn't gotten pregnant, she wouldn't have had to marry Li Yanfeng, and the Lord of Tianfu wouldn't have been so angry as to expel her.

And then, for twenty years, he ignored her.

For his own daughter, he was so heartless, showing how angry the Lord of Tianfu must have been.

Li Tianming didn't know the specific situation at the time.

But from the current circumstances, Wei Jing's offense against the Lord of Tianfu was not just a minor one.

So, to save her, Li Tianming would definitely have to face this heartless grandfather.

The difficulty was evident.

"I used to tell you that someone in Tianfu could save me, just to give you hope in your cultivation, so you wouldn't give up."

"But now you know, he hates me to the bone, and he despises me more than anyone."

"Especially seeing me in this state would only make him happy. Not to mention the minor life calamity, if he knew I existed, he might directly expel me from Yan City."

"He fears I will appear and tarnish his reputation. Yes, he values his reputation as much as Li Yanfeng." Wei Jing said helplessly.

"So what?"

"So, you just need to focus on your cultivation in Tianfu." Wei Jing held his hand, looking at him gently. "Child, believe me, there's no hope."

"I don't believe it." Li Tianming gently pulled his hand away, smiling. "Don't be so serious. Let me try. I'm the kind of person who won't turn back even if I hit my head."

"Li'er..."

Tears welled up in Wei Jing's eyes. "I'm sorry, my child, for the pressure you have to bear."

"Don't make it sound so difficult. Just tell me how I can find this Lord of Tianfu."

"In Tianfu, there is a 'Wei Mansion,' but as an ordinary Tianfu disciple, you can't enter."

"Who can enter?"

Wei Jing thought for a moment. "In a couple of days, you will be taking a Heavenly Master as your teacher. If possible, find a Heavenly Master named 'Mu Yang.'"

"If he is willing to take you as a disciple, you can tell him my situation and that you are Wei Jing's son. Perhaps he can take you to see the Lord of Tianfu."

"Mu Yang, I remember." Li Tianming finally had a lead.

Taking Mu Yang as his teacher and having him take him to see the Lord of Tianfu.

"Is this Mu Yang also one of your suitors!" Li Tianming smirked.

"Don't say such nonsense." Wei Jing said nervously.

"Seeing you so nervous, it's clear my mother was once a super beauty in Yan City."

Li Tianming smiled, locking his target, wanting to make Wei Jing happy.

"Wait, you said 'also one of your suitors.' What does the 'also' mean?" Wei Jing suddenly stared at him.

Li Tianming said this because he had met Chen Sheng...

"Ha ha..."

"Don't laugh foolishly. Explain clearly, who else have you met, you child."

Under her relentless questioning, Li Tianming had to reveal Chen Sheng.

"Stay away from him in the future. He is Xue Lan's husband." Wei Jing said.

"I understand, but does that woman deserve your consideration?" Li Tianming thought of Xue Lan and felt only disgust.

"Others' actions and thoughts don't dictate mine. I just need to do what's right for me." Wei Jing said seriously.

Li Tianming agreed with her.

But others were eagerly waiting for Wei Jing's demise.

The gap in character and soul between people was so vast.

His mother had been away from Yan City for a long time, so she didn't know much about Mu Yang.

Before entering Tianfu, Li Tianming had to visit Master Mu Wan's residence and ask all the Heavenly Masters.

So, on a dark and hot night, he went to find Mu Wan...

He only hoped he could maintain his integrity tonight.