HLnovel Chapter 124 Zhong Li's Persistence
Chapter 124 Zhong Li's Persistence
Outside the valley, poisonous miasma permeates the air, fraught with danger, making it a perilous place that strikes fear into the hearts of many.
Inside the valley, however, the scene was completely different. Lush green grass, blooming flowers, and dense trees growing in a well-organized manner, full of vitality.
Stepping into this place feels like entering a paradise.
Si Hanye slowly surveyed everything in the valley. Compared to his last visit, nothing had changed.
He strolled toward the few small wooden houses in the valley, the path beneath his feet winding and turning.
With a soft creak, the door of the cabin was pushed open from the inside.
A young man dressed in a gray shirt came out. His face, which was fairly handsome, had been expressionless for a long time. His facial muscles appeared somewhat stiff, giving him an unapproachable air.
His long, messy hair was haphazardly draped over his shoulders, like weeds. His rugged chin was covered with bluish stubble, showing that he didn't care much about his appearance.
When he looked up at the person who had come, his stiff expression remained unchanged, as if it were something he was used to.
Si Hanye raised an eyebrow slightly and clicked his tongue. "How could the current patriarch of the Li Clan be in such a sorry state? It's hard to believe unless you see it with your own eyes."
Zhong Li's stiff expression did not change in the slightest despite the other party's slightly sarcastic words.
When he opened his mouth, his voice, like his expression, was both foul and harsh.
"You didn't come here just to spout these two meaningless sentences, did you? If you're done, then I won't see you off any further. Please make yourself at home!"
Si Hanye didn't seem to care much about this, and smiled slightly. "It seems you're not curious about why I've come today. Don't you want to know what you've been so persistent about?"
Sure enough, upon hearing the next sentence, Zhong Li's stiff face relaxed slightly.
Si Hanye's expression remained unchanged, still as calm as ever, his demeanor leisurely and languid.
She parted her lips slightly and said, "What? Aren't you going to invite me in for a cup of tea?"
Upon hearing this, Zhong Li hesitated slightly, then turned and walked ahead, leading the two to a large tree in the courtyard. A set of blue and white porcelain tableware was placed on the stone table.
As soon as they sat down, Zhong Li poured them a cup of tea.
Tender green tea buds float in the porcelain cup, the aroma of tea fills the air, and wisps of steam rise from the cup.
The scent lingered on the tip of my nose for a long time.
Si Hanye didn't stand on ceremony, picked up the porcelain cup, and elegantly took a sip. The refreshing aroma of tea immediately filled his mouth...
"Misty Green, your taste hasn't changed all these years," he said in a low voice, his tone seemingly implying something.
Zhong Li seemed to have been touched in the softest part of his heart, and a hint of emotion suddenly appeared on his cold and hard face. "Misty Green is her favorite tea, so naturally it won't change."
Si Hanye lowered his eyes and smiled faintly. "You are indeed a man of deep affection. But compared to the Li Clan, what would you choose?"
Zhong Li's already stiff face was now tinged with a deep solemnity, making him appear even more like a cold and hard rock.
After a moment of contemplation, he said, "My feelings for her are beyond question. What exactly do you want to say today?"
“I dare not question the deep affection of Clan Chief Zhongli. Otherwise, how would I dare to come and bother you today?”
Si Hanye spoke slowly, his handsome face slightly composed. A light flashed in his palm, and a white jade box appeared out of thin air in his hand.
Upon opening it, a large, vibrant green flower lay inside. The petals were fresh and soft, shimmering with a faint purple glow, and purple veins flowed along the dark green roots and leaves.
As soon as it appeared, the surrounding air became more active, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within it became richer. The plants in the valley were undergoing subtle changes under the nourishment of this spiritual herb.
Purple Leaf Jade Grass!
The moment Zhong Li's gaze fell upon the contents of the box, his stone-like face cracked, revealing a slight ripple.
This is the magical herb I've been searching for all this time!
"Over the years, Chief Zhongli has been obsessed with various witchcraft and pharmacological research. All he wants and desires is love. His persistence is truly admirable."
As Si Hanye finished speaking, an indescribable tremor flickered in his deep, still eyes.
It's as if you see your past self through the other person's persistence...
Zhong Li's lips tightened into a straight line. He shifted his gaze back and then suppressed the emotions in his chest.
He said coldly, "Since you know my deepest wish, what are your conditions?"
With his gaze fixed on the man opposite him, Zhong Li knew that the conversation that was about to begin was the real purpose of his visit.
In just a moment, Si Hanye skillfully suppressed the flicker of emotion in his eyes.
No! He is different from Zhong Li. His "persistence" has already been achieved, and what he needs to do now is think about the future.
His clear, handsome features softened with a hint of coldness, and his voice, though detached and aloof, pierced straight into people's hearts.
"Give up the position of chieftain of the Li tribe!"
The short sentence startled Zhong Li for a moment, but only for a second; the other party's words were not unexpected.
Although he didn't manage clan affairs, he was still the clan chief of the Li clan, and he knew more or less about some things within the clan.
Zhong Li closed his eyes, then opened them again! "You want me to be the eternal sinner who will bring ruin to the Li clan."
"Three hundred years ago, your people used your beloved woman as leverage to put you in that position. From that moment on, your heart changed. When she was forced to her death in front of you by your so-called people, did you really still consider them your people?"
Si Hanye stated the facts in a calm tone.
At that moment, however, Zhong Li's face, which had been as stiff as a sculpture, suddenly showed immense grief.
Tears welled up in her wide eyes.
The scenes from the past are still vivid in my mind, and those stains of blood and tears linger in my thoughts...
The woman's weak, broken voice lingered in my ears.
"Ah Li, I don't want to see you suffer because of me, so let me give my life to fulfill your path. Yan Shu has no regrets..."
As the sun set, its afterglow painted the sky a hazy yellow. The woman drew her sword and committed suicide before him, the golden sunset on the horizon tinged with a piercing red by this tragic scene.
The blood and tears, hot and thick, splattered on her body, but could not warm her gradually cooling body no matter what she did.
He held her in his arms and remained motionless for five days and five nights, and everyone thought he had gone mad.
His tears of blood dried up, and his once burning heart died along with her now-cold body...
Zhong Li's body trembled violently, every nerve and muscle consumed by pain.
Tears welled up in my eyes, and no matter how I tried to hold them back, I couldn't stop them from flowing out.
Each falling tear revealed the endless grief deep within his heart, soaking his clothes.
Just like that twilight years ago, when his blood and tears splattered on her, thick and inseparable...