Chapter 1443: Refusal

Chapter 1443: Chapter 1443: Refusal

Li Saint, Divine Separation Fifth Layer.

In the land of Yanzhou, seven era-suppressing heavenly talents, still young, yet already leading figures among the youth. Looking across Yanzhou, not just among the youth, even among the older generation, how many can compare?

With cultivation like his, he is already a formidable force in Yanzhou.

And now, the one rumored to be the foremost heavenly talent of the Great Li Dynasty has come to visit his Xiao Sect.

"This is in the secluded palace of the Great Li Dynasty, technically it’s a place of the royal family of Great Li, I must say I’m undeserving!" Xiao Tianyu called out towards the gate, "Please, come in!"

As the voice faded, three people entered the secluded courtyard. The leader was Li Saint, flanked by Li Yuan and Li Shang on either side. Suddenly, Xiao Tianyu felt two sharp presences rushing towards him.

Xiao Tianyu spoke, "I’ve heard there are three era-suppressing exceptional figures in the Great Li Dynasty, I’m guessing the one on the right of the Eldest Prince is one of them!"

"Hahaha, Brother Xiao, you have sharp eyes!" Li Saint laughed heartily, "Indeed, this here is my third imperial brother, Li Shang!"

Li Saint gave a slight introduction to Li Shang, who cupped his fists in greeting.

Li Saint continued, "This one, I think, needs no introduction from me, right?"

"Of course!" Xiao Tianyu nodded.

Li Saint glanced at the two beside Xiao Tianyu and said, "I assume the robust one is Li Fei, and as for the one holding the long sword, if I’m not mistaken, it must be Jian Wushuang, drawn sword must see blood, indeed as cold as rumored!"

Li Saint revealed a hint of admiration.

"Eldest Brother, Third Brother, Fifth Brother!" At this moment, Li You behind Xiao Tianyu greeted Li Saint and the two, typically siblings share deep affection, however, Xiao Tianyu realized that Li You seemed to have no status in the Great Li Dynasty.

In fact, when Li You came forward to greet them, the three princes merely glanced slightly, barely acknowledging.

Yet, for Xiao Tianyu’s sake, Li Saint responded kindly, "Once you reach Xiao Sect, make sure to diligently cultivate, don’t put Great Li Dynasty to shame, understood?"

"Understood!" Li You nodded, taking a deep look at Xiao Tianyu’s back, thinking, probably the three imperial brothers all think I’m Xiao Tianyu’s woman.

Xiao Tianyu laughed carelessly, certainly he wouldn’t expose it.

He said, "The future Crown Prince of the Great Li Dynasty, since you’re here personally, I guess it’s not simply for greetings, feel free to speak!"

In fact, without them speaking, Xiao Tianyu had already guessed a bit.

First having the Princess accompany him, now personally coming to the courtyard, Xiao Tianyu wouldn’t believe the Great Li Dynasty showing such friendliness without other motives, unless he, Xiao Tianyu, was a fool.

"Brother Xiao truly is straightforward, then I, Li Saint, won’t beat around the bush either!" Li Saint laughed heartily, glancing at brothers Li Shang and Li Yuan beside him, continuing, "Two imperial brothers, why not accompany the figures of Xiao Sect for a view of our Great Li Dynasty’s scenery!"

"No need!" Xiao Tianyu waved his hand, saying, "Although I’m the sect leader of Xiao Sect, one can say Xiao Sect consists of six people, each is a disciple and also a sect leader, representing Xiao Sect’s will, including my ten senior brothers, Eldest Prince feel free to speak directly!"

Xiao Tianyu’s voice steadily filled the courtyard, Xiao Sect altogether comprises only sixteen people, each is both a disciple and a sect leader, exemplifying Xiao Tianyu’s magnanimity.

"Seems I’ve been rather formal!" Li Saint replied with a smile, "Since Brother Xiao said so, then I shall get straight to the point!"

"Speak without reservation!"

"Does Xiao Sect have an interest in taking a step further?" Li Saint gazed at Xiao Tianyu, clearly observing, while Xiao Tianyu remained unemotional, smiling, "What does the Eldest Prince mean by this?"

"Xiao Sect could ascend into a real great power!" Li Saint looked at Xiao Tianyu, smiling, "Does Brother Xiao have any interest?"

"Well, I haven’t considered it yet, moreover Xiao Sect’s foundations are shallow, there’s simply no way to compete, so the Eldest Prince’s intentions, I appreciate them!" Xiao Tianyu deftly refused, leaving Li Saint momentarily stunned, glancing at Li You.

Xiao Tianyu continued, "Since the Great Li Dynasty has already betrothed the Seventh Princess to me, I imagine the Great Li Dynasty won’t go back on it, right?"

Xiao Tianyu’s voice was still gentle, but the meaning was clear, the Great Li Dynasty betrothed the Princess to Xiao Tianyu with the intent of drawing in Xiao Sect, if Xiao Tianyu were unwilling, would the Great Li take back the Princess?

Where would they save face?

The dignified Great Li couldn’t afford to lose such face.

"Of course!" Li Saint smiled slightly, eyes showing no surprise, then cupped his hands, "Farewell!"

As his voice faded, Li Saint turned to leave.

The gazes of Li Shang and Li Yuan sharpened a bit, yet so what, surely they wouldn’t actually take Li You back!

That would be a real loss.

After leaving the courtyard, Li Yuan coldly snorted, "Truly unappreciative!"

"He truly thinks he can stay uninvolved, if the Great Li unifies, Xiao Sect won’t have a place!" Li Shang spoke with a smile, not particularly concerned, he said, "Mere Xiao Sect won’t obstruct Great Li’s progress, he will regret everything he said today!"

With that, Li Shang continued walking.

At this moment, within the courtyard.

"Seems your Great Li Dynasty’s ambitions are quite large!" Xiao Tianyu looked at Li You, smiling as he spoke, Li You’s beautiful eyes avoiding, saying, "This is Great Li’s affair, irrelevant to me, since Great Li has granted me to Young Master Xiao, from now on, I am a member of Xiao Sect!"

"I fear being in Cao’s camp with a heart in Han!" Li Fei spoke directly, making Li You’s stunning face show a bit of grievance, "I am definitely not a spy for Great Li, if Young Master Xiao doesn’t believe, I can leave anytime!"

"I believe, why wouldn’t I!" Xiao Tianyu still gently spoke, "I think with Xiao Sect’s current foundations, Great Li wouldn’t send a spy to monitor me, from now on, you are Xiao Sect’s seventh disciple!"

"Sect Leader!" Li Fei spoke.

"I’ve decided!" Xiao Tianyu waved his hand, choosing to trust Li You, after all, such a look cannot be feigned.

Furthermore, presently Xiao Sect indeed hasn’t reached the point where Great Li Dynasty would send someone to monitor.

Upon hearing this, Li Fei said no more.

"Hey, where is Hate Heaven?" Xiao Tianyu glanced around, seemingly only now noticing Lihen Heaven isn’t here.

Jian Wushuang spoke, "He said it’s too stuffy here, so went out for a walk!"

"Why didn’t you go together?" Xiao Tianyu curiously looked at Li Fei and Jian Wushuang, Jian Wushuang said, "I’m not interested!"

"Who’s talking about me!" A detached voice came from outside the courtyard, subsequently, Lihen Heaven strolled into the courtyard.

Xiao Tianyu touched his nose, saying, "Where did you go to enjoy yourself!"