The Inverted Dragon’s Scale Chapter 372

Chapter 372

Chapter 372: Difficult to tell!

Disorderly snow scattered, early plum blossoms budding .

The entire plum garden was shrouded in snow, there was only an expanse of whiteness in sight .

The snow was getting heavier, yet there was no way it could suppress the delicate plum blossom fragrance . Bursts of strong aroma were wafted to one’s face, penetrating deeply into the heart and refres.h.i.+ng the mind .

Without plum blossom, snow alone is not as beautiful . Without poem, snow is not as elegant .

In such a blizzard, with such a mood, there should be 3-5 friends chatting and drinking merrily, reciting poems and playing chess .

But Li Muyang was talking about the serious matter of life and death with one of the most powerful people of the Kingdom .

The previous Li Muyang was just a child, protected by his parents and cared for by his sister . On his way to Starry Sky, the black dragon that had entered his body, as well as the string of events that followed had quickly made Li Muyang grow up .

He knew it was time to stand up and take responsibility .

Lu Xingkong had planned for everyone; he also needed to plan for his little family .

As he said, as long as the Lu family prospers the Li family will be safe . If the Lu family collapses, then the Li family will die .

Some things have to be thought about, and some things have to be done .

Since they were all on the same s.h.i.+p, it is natural to hope that this s.h.i.+p will remain tall and stable and never sink .  

Lu Xingkong looked at Li Muyang, smiled and said: “What? You want to help me?”

“I am helping myself . ”

Lu Xingkong gently shook his head, sincerely looking at Li Muyang in the eye, “Just do your own thing is enough . Practice martial arts and break into the next realm, as soon as possible reach the Starry Sky realm, become the king of the divine continent . With absolute strength, all the crafty plots are nothing but paper tigers . If the Lu family needs you to help, it proves that the Lu family has been defeated, nothing can save it then . ”

Li Muyang earnestly nodded, “Practice martial arts to break into next realm . Muyang has been working hard at it everyday, I have not slacked off at all . If the Lu family needs me, I will certainly do my best . ”

“As long as you do not stand on the opposite side of the Lu family, I will be

satisfied . ”

“How could that happen? I am in debt to the Lu family, why would I stand opposite of the Lu family? If I did something like that, wouldn’t I, Li Muyang be an ungrateful person?”

Lu Xingkong gently sighed, there are thousands of words, but it was still difficult to clearly tell him .

“Grandfather——” Li Muyang noticed that Lu Xingkong had sank into deep thoughts, softly called out .  

Lu Xingkong s.h.i.+fted his line of sight back from the view of the snowy garden, saying in a low voice: “The great snow destroys the city, tragedy will come soon . Who will the tragedy start with? And when will it begin?”

Li Muyang felt that the old man had a heavy weight on his mind, a sense of oppression difficult to be released .

Could it be that, the Lu family was in imminent danger?  

“The Lu family have been standing for thousand years, there certainly will not be anything bad happening . ” Li Muyang consoled him . 。

“Tiandu city has been drowned by this heavy snow, I do not know how many demons and monsters are being covered up . Some attacking, some defending, someone hiding in the side beating a drum . It’s not easy for everyone to live . ” Lu Xingkong looked at Li Muyang, a smiling face as he continued . “Fortunately, I also have been prepared, I must not to let my Lu family all be captured in the same net . ”

Li Muyang pondered for a moment then asked . “Grandfather knows where Lu Qiji has gone?”

“There’s no need to worry about her . ” Lu Xingkong said with a smile .

“Does Grandfather think that——there’s something different about her?”

“Something different?” Lu Xingkong thought for a moment then said, “You want to ask why she has purple hair and eyes?”

“It is a little strange . ” Li Muyang said with a smile . “Her appearance is not like any other West wind citizen . ”

“Thousand people, thousand faces, all decided by the heavens . Some have black hair, some white hair, some red hair, and some purple hair, who is able to determine their own appearance? I think, since the Heavens has given Qiji such an appearance, it must have its profound meaning . ” Lu Xingkong was a very want open-minded old man, seemingly not a bit troubled by his granddaughter’s unusual appearance .

Li Muyang had a complex feeling about it, nodding: “Grandfather is right . Thousand people, thousand faces, the Heavens decide all . There are some things that are human cannot control . Sometimes it’s not what kind of

of person we want to be, but what the heavens have decided we should be . ”

Lu Xingkong lifted the cup of tea that has been cooled, taking a sip, before he said: “You’ve accompanied this old man for half a night, your family most likely are waiting for you . Go and be reunited with your family, this is the happiest thing in the world . ”

Li Muyang thought to b.u.t.ter up Lu Xingkong once more, deepening the relations.h.i.+p between the Li and Lu family . “For some reason, when I chat with Grandfather the time does not feel slow, like I am chatting with my family . ”

Lu Xingkong burst into a hearty laugh: “We are originally one family . ”

Since the other person has already raised the teacup asking the visitor to leave, Li Muyang also felt he should not stay any longer .

He got up from the ground, bowed deeply to Lu Xingkong, saying respectfully: “Thank you Grandfather for the tea . ”

“You can go . ” Lu Xingkong waved, a smile on his face .

Li Muyang left the teahouse, where Elder Lu was waiting at the door .

Elder Lu was going to walk Li Muyang back, but Li Muyang repeatedly refused . “How can I let an elderly escort me? I can go back on my own . ”

Elder Lu also no longer forced, instead said with a smile: “Reunite with your family . You saved Qingming’s life, the entire Lu household takes it as a personal favour . If the lady rewards you, you should accept it . They treat you with sincerity . ”

Li Muyang did not understand why Elder Lu would say this to him, but it was still a show of good intention . He then bowed again to thank him . “Thank you, I will bear this in mind . No matter what Aunt Gongsun’s reward is, I will take it . ”

“Hahaha, such a good child . Same as s.h.i.+nian, you both are a good child . ” Elder Lu laughed .

Standing under the veranda, watching Li Muyang’s figure disappear into the distance and out of the plum garden, the old man turned toward around to enter the tea house .

Elder Lu touched the teapot, realising that the water inside the teapot had gone slightly cool . He hurriedly placed it on the fire to heat up . He then poured out Lu Xingkong’s cup of cold tea, added tea leaves, and poured in boiling water to bring a cup of steaming hot tea for Lu Xingkong .

“Exactly the same as when you were young .

young . ” Elder Lu set down the cup in front of Lu Xingkong as he said with a smile .  

“But more energetic than I was when I was younger . ” Lu Xingkong had a wide smiling expression .

“Happy?” Elder Lu tucked his hands into his sleeves .

“Happy . ” Lu Xingkong stated aloud . “We should have met long ago, but for some reason, I lacked courage, and pushed it back again and again, until tonight . ” ”

Elder Lu gently sighed, “Has Master ever thought of telling Young master?”

“How do I say it?”

“This——”

“We have enough people to hate us, why do we have to add a member of the Lu family to that list?”

“But the situation is pressing, if you do not say it, I am afraid that——the gap will become even deeper . ”

“Even if it is wrong, let it continue to go wrong . ” Lu Xingkong’s voice was almost inaudible . “Until the last minute, who knows just which action is key?”

“Sigh . ” Elder Lu gazed at the Master who had gone into deep thoughts again for a long while, before turning around to walk outside .

When Li Muyang returned to the little courtyard, he heard voices of people talking inside .

He knocked on the door, only to see that the person running over to open it was unexpectedly the beautiful servant that Lady Gongsun had gave him, Chuyao .

“Why are you here?” asked Li Muyang, with a startled face .

“Zhaihua and I came to see Young master, to see if Young master has anything to order us servants to do . ” Chuyao said with a smile on her face .

“Zhaihua is also here . ”

“Young master . ” In the house helping to clean up table was another servant Zhaihua, who also came out to greet Li Muyang .

Li s.h.i.+nian pursed her lips . “Aunt Gongsun is not being fair . I have been here for so long, yet she hasn’t sent me a servant . How long have you been back? All of a sudden, four servants were given to you——and all four are so pretty . They are not a wife, why do you need them to be so pretty?”

Luo Qi went over to pinch Li s.h.i.+nian’s cheeks . “When you first came here, did your Aunt Gongsun not give you any servants?”

“Where are the servants?” Li s.h.i.+nian evaded her Mother’s attack while asking loudly .

“I refused . ” Luo Qi said . “You have the life of a servant, why do you want a servant?”

“I don’t want it . ” Li s.h.i.+nian said irritably, rolling said irritably, rolling her eyes . “Mum, tell brother to give me two servants?”

“No . Your Aunt Gongsun gave them to your brother, what does it matter to you?” Luo qi refused .

“Aunt Gongsun also gave me servants, why did you decline for me?”

“Because you are my daughter . ”

“Is Li Muyang not your son?”

“Your brother has grown up . ” Luo Qi stated . “Whether they stay or leave, he can decide for himself . ”

“Mother, do you dare say you’re not favouring one of us? You are biased . ”

“Yes, I am biased . I am biased towards you . Why do you need a servant? If you do not know how to make soup, cook, sew and needlework, how will you find a good husband?”

“Sister Xiaoxin also does not know . Does that mean she will not be able to find a good husband?”

“You——”

“Am I wrong?” Li s.h.i.+nian smiled proudly .

“Mother, I was going to tell you about it . I came back to Tiandu just to see you two——and, of course, s.h.i.+nian . I’m relieved to see that you’re all right, and I’ll going to go back to Starry Sky in a few days to continue my training . Aunt Gongsun had gave these four girls to me, I also cannot send them back, why don’t you let them stay to serve you and father?”

Zhaihua and Chuyao immediately knelt down, waiting for Luo Qi’s final decision . If Luo Qi agreed, then they would became the servants of the Li family .

For them, the words of Li Muyang were their fate .

Luo Qi shook her head and said to Li Muyang, “Muyang, Mother understands your intention . But we absolutely must not have servants . Think about it, we have just arrived in Tiandu, but we have already received many favours from the Lu family because of a little relations.h.i.+p back then . No one had said anything, but they will all remember this matter . If you give us these four beautiful servants, how can we continue to live in the Lu mansion?”

There was something else that Luo Qi did not speak out publicly . Li Muyang’s ident.i.ty was sensitive and cannot be exposed to the people of Tiandu .

If their family suddenly have servants, people with bad intention will be suspicious of Li Muyang’s return once they find out .

This was not good for Li Muyang’s safety .  

As parents, they always put their mind on their children first, and do not bear to see them suffer in the slightest or get hurt .

Chapter 372 Difficult to tell Disorderly snow scattered, early plum blossoms budding . The entire plum garden was shrouded in snow, there was only an expanse of whiteness in sight . The snow was getting heavier, yet there was no way it could suppress the delicate plum blossom fragrance . Bursts of strong aroma were wafted to one s face, penetrating deeply into the heart and refres.h.i.+ng the mind . Without plum blossom, snow alone is not as beautiful . Without poem, snow is not as elegant . In such a blizzard, with such a mood, there should be 3 5 friends chatting and drinking merrily, reciting poems and playing chess . But Li Muyang was talking about the serious matter of life and death with one of the most powerful people of the Kingdom . The previous Li Muyang was just a child, protected by his parents and cared for by his sister . On his way to Starry Sky, the black dragon that had entered his body, as well as the string of events that followed had quickly made Li Muyang grow up . He knew it was time to stand up and take responsibility . Lu Xingkong had planned for everyone he also needed to plan for his little family . As he said, as long as the Lu family prospers the Li family will be safe . If the Lu family collapses, then the Li family will die . Some things have to be thought about, and some things have to be done . Since they were all on the same s.h.i.+p, it is natural to hope that this s.h.i.+p will remain tall and stable and never sink . Lu Xingkong looked at Li Muyang, smiled and said What You want to help me I am helping myself . Lu Xingkong gently shook his head, sincerely looking at Li Muyang in the eye, Just do your own thing is enough . Practice martial arts and break into the next realm, as soon as possible reach the Starry Sky realm, become the king of the divine continent . With absolute strength, all the crafty plots are nothing but paper tigers . If the Lu family needs you to help, it proves that the Lu family has been defeated, nothing can save it then . Li Muyang earnestly nodded, Practice martial arts to break into next realm . Muyang has been working hard at it everyday, I have not slacked off at all . If the Lu family needs me, I will certainly do my best . As long as you do not stand on the opposite side of the Lu family, I will be satisfied . How could that happen I am in debt to the Lu family, why would I stand opposite of the Lu family If I did something like that, wouldn t I, Li Muyang be an ungrateful person Lu Xingkong gently sighed, there are thousands of words, but it was still difficult to clearly tell him . Grandfather Li Muyang noticed that Lu Xingkong had sank into deep thoughts, softly called out . Lu Xingkong s.h.i.+fted his line of sight back from the view of the snowy garden, saying in a low voice The great snow destroys the city, tragedy will come soon . Who will the tragedy start with And when will it begin Li Muyang felt that the old man had a heavy weight on his mind, a sense of oppression difficult to be released . Could it be that, the Lu family was in imminent danger The Lu family have been standing for thousand years, there certainly will not be anything bad happening . Li Muyang consoled him . Tiandu city has been drowned by this heavy snow, I do not know how many demons and monsters are being covered up . Some attacking, some defending, someone hiding in the side beating a drum . It s not easy for everyone to live . Lu Xingkong looked at Li Muyang, a smiling face as he continued . Fortunately, I also have been prepared, I must not to let my Lu family all be captured in the same net . Li Muyang pondered for a moment then asked . Grandfather knows where Lu Qiji has gone There s no need to worry about her . Lu Xingkong said with a smile . Does Grandfather think that there s something different about her Something different Lu Xingkong thought for a moment then said, You want to ask why she has purple hair and eyes It is a little strange . Li Muyang said with a smile . Her appearance is not like any other West wind citizen . Thousand people, thousand faces, all decided by the heavens . Some have black hair, some white hair, some red hair, and some purple hair, who is able to determine their own appearance I think, since the Heavens has given Qiji such an appearance, it must have its profound meaning . Lu Xingkong was a very want open minded old man, seemingly not a bit troubled by his granddaughter s unusual appearance . Li Muyang had a complex feeling about it, nodding Grandfather is right . Thousand people, thousand faces, the Heavens decide all . There are some things that are human cannot control . Sometimes it s not what kind of person we want to be, but what the heavens have decided we should be . Lu Xingkong lifted the cup of tea that has been cooled, taking a sip, before he said You ve accompanied this old man for half a night, your family most likely are waiting for you . Go and be reunited with your family, this is the happiest thing in the world . Li Muyang thought to b.u.t.ter up Lu Xingkong once more, deepening the relations.h.i.+p between the Li and Lu family . For some reason, when I chat with Grandfather the time does not feel slow, like I am chatting with my family . Lu Xingkong burst into a hearty laugh We are originally one family . Since the other person has already raised the teacup asking the visitor to leave, Li Muyang also felt he should not stay any longer . He got up from the ground, bowed deeply to Lu Xingkong, saying respectfully Thank you Grandfather for the tea . You can go . Lu Xingkong waved, a smile on his face . Li Muyang left the teahouse, where Elder Lu was waiting at the door . Elder Lu was going to walk Li Muyang back, but Li Muyang repeatedly refused . How can I let an elderly escort me I can go back on my own . Elder Lu also no longer forced, instead said with a smile Reunite with your family . You saved Qingming s life, the entire Lu household takes it as a personal favour . If the lady rewards you, you should accept it . They treat you with sincerity . Li Muyang did not understand why Elder Lu would say this to him, but it was still a show of good intention . He then bowed again to thank him . Thank you, I will bear this in mind . No matter what Aunt Gongsun s reward is, I will take it . Hahaha, such a good child . Same as s.h.i.+nian, you both are a good child . Elder Lu laughed . Standing under the veranda, watching Li Muyang s figure disappear into the distance and out of the plum garden, the old man turned toward around to enter the tea house . Elder Lu touched the teapot, realising that the water inside the teapot had gone slightly cool . He hurriedly placed it on the fire to heat up . He then poured out Lu Xingkong s cup of cold tea, added tea leaves, and poured in boiling water to bring a cup of steaming hot tea for Lu Xingkong . Exactly the same as when you were young . Elder Lu set down the cup in front of Lu Xingkong as he said with a smile . But more energetic than I was when I was younger . Lu Xingkong had a wide smiling expression . Happy Elder Lu tucked his hands into his sleeves . Happy . Lu Xingkong stated aloud . We should have met long ago, but for some reason, I lacked courage, and pushed it back again and again, until tonight . Elder Lu gently sighed, Has Master ever thought of telling Young master How do I say it This We have enough people to hate us, why do we have to add a member of the Lu family to that list But the situation is pressing, if you do not say it, I am afraid that the gap will become even deeper . Even if it is wrong, let it continue to go wrong . Lu Xingkong s voice was almost inaudible . Until the last minute, who knows just which action is key Sigh . Elder Lu gazed at the Master who had gone into deep thoughts again for a long while, before turning around to walk outside . When Li Muyang returned to the little courtyard, he heard voices of people talking inside . He knocked on the door, only to see that the person running over to open it was unexpectedly the beautiful servant that Lady Gongsun had gave him, Chuyao . Why are you here asked Li Muyang, with a startled face . Zhaihua and I came to see Young master, to see if Young master has anything to order us servants to do . Chuyao said with a smile on her face . Zhaihua is also here . Young master . In the house helping to clean up table was another servant Zhaihua, who also came out to greet Li Muyang . Li s.h.i.+nian pursed her lips . Aunt Gongsun is not being fair . I have been here for so long, yet she hasn t sent me a servant . How long have you been back All of a sudden, four servants were given to you and all four are so pretty . They are not a wife, why do you need them to be so pretty Luo Qi went over to pinch Li s.h.i.+nian s cheeks . When you first came here, did your Aunt Gongsun not give you any servants Where are the servants Li s.h.i.+nian evaded her Mother s attack while asking loudly . I refused . Luo Qi said . You have the life of a servant, why do you want a servant I don t want it . Li s.h.i.+nian said irritably, rolling her eyes . Mum, tell brother to give me two servants No . Your Aunt Gongsun gave them to your brother, what does it matter to you Luo qi refused . Aunt Gongsun also gave me servants, why did you decline for me Because you are my daughter . Is Li Muyang not your son Your brother has grown up . Luo Qi stated . Whether they stay or leave, he can decide for himself . Mother, do you dare say you re not favouring one of us You are biased . Yes, I am biased . I am biased towards you . Why do you need a servant If you do not know how to make soup, cook, sew and needlework, how will you find a good husband Sister Xiaoxin also does not know . Does that mean she will not be able to find a good husband You Am I wrong Li s.h.i.+nian smiled proudly . Mother, I was going to tell you about it . I came back to Tiandu just to see you two and, of course, s.h.i.+nian . I m relieved to see that you re all right, and I ll going to go back to Starry Sky in a few days to continue my training . Aunt Gongsun had gave these four girls to me, I also cannot send them back, why don t you let them stay to serve you and father Zhaihua and Chuyao immediately knelt down, waiting for Luo Qi s final decision . If Luo Qi agreed, then they would became the servants of the Li family . For them, the words of Li Muyang were their fate . Luo Qi shook her head and said to Li Muyang, Muyang, Mother understands your intention . But we absolutely must not have servants . Think about it, we have just arrived in Tiandu, but we have already received many favours from the Lu family because of a little relations.h.i.+p back then . No one had said anything, but they will all remember this matter . If you give us these four beautiful servants, how can we continue to live in the Lu mansion There was something else that Luo Qi did not speak out publicly . Li Muyang s ident.i.ty was sensitive and cannot be exposed to the people of Tiandu . If their family suddenly have servants, people with bad intention will be suspicious of Li Muyang s return once they find out . This was not good for Li Muyang s safety . As parents, they always put their mind on their children first, and do not bear to see them suffer in the slightest or get hurt .