Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled

Chapter 512 - 508: Recognized and Blessed by the Celestial Sword Divine King

The people around were slightly excited, hearing the implication in Li Ya’s words.

Li Qingxue also understood, her brow slightly furrowing, seemingly somewhat unwilling.

Li Ya implied wanting her to hand over the Divine King’s inheritance, and each family’s patriarch was also concerned about the Divine Emperor’s inheritance.

If Li Qingxue could hand over the inheritance, then the Li Family would surely gain the most benefit, and other families could share a bit of the spoils.

Wouldn’t this bring about collaboration?

Beside them, Zhang Tianyu’s eyes almost turned red with jealousy.

He had initially wanted to stir up discord between Li Qingxue and the other families. If Li Qingxue was truly willing to hand over the inheritance, then his plans would be completely shattered.

But before he could say anything further, Li Ya shot him a warning glance and then withdrew the pressure she had placed on him.

"Alright, a lot has happened today. I need to talk more with Qingxue, so we’ll head back first."

"Everyone, take care."

After speaking, a surge of Sword Qi spread from her, taking Xia Feng and Li Qingxue away.

Xia Tianming was left in place, and the people around realized he was someone from Li Qingxue’s group, so they gathered around wanting to ask about the situation.

Finally, Liu Yu pulled him away.

"Alright, we just got out of the Secret Realm today, at least let us rest a bit."

After speaking, the expressions of the various families around were somewhat subtle, seemingly resentful that the first to establish friendly relations was snatched by the Liu Family.

Xia Tianming, feeling a bit grateful, followed Liu Yu away from the vicinity of the Sword Tomb, while on the other side, Xia Feng and Li Qingxue were facing Li Ya in the Divine King Hall.

Li Ya’s attention was more focused on Xia Feng, seemingly wanting to know what inheritance he had obtained.

Li Qingxue sensed the atmosphere between the two wasn’t right, stood between them, protecting Xia Feng, and asked Li Ya, "Mother, what do you mean by those things you said outside?"

Li Ya withdrew her gaze, her expression faint as she glanced at her, "What, do you want me to repeat it again?"

"You’ve now become my most important daughter, isn’t that enough?"

Li Qingxue keenly noticed Li Ya mentioned ’important,’ not ’favorite.’

Previously, when she talked about Li Qingyu, she used to say her favorite daughter.

Xia Feng sneered and said, "Why do you still act so hypocritically now?"

"Isn’t it just because you’ve seen Li Qingyu die, and you only have Qingxue to rely on, so you want to repair the relationship with Qingxue?"

"And now that Qingxue has obtained the Divine Emperor’s inheritance, you’re also thinking about how to get that inheritance, right?"

Li Ya was silent for a moment, then a slight cold smile curled on her lips, "Why do you insist on provoking me?"

"Clearly doing a good deed, why can’t you speak nicely?"

Before Xia Feng could speak, Li Ya continued, "I know you obtained the Divine Emperor’s inheritance, and I appreciate you saving face for the Li Family outside by not speaking about it."

If people knew the Li Family’s inheritance was taken by an outsider, the whole Celestial Sword Divine Domain would certainly question the Li Family.

And Xia Feng himself didn’t want to attract attention, as having obtained the Divine Monarch’s inheritance from the Infinite Secret Realm, he was already being targeted by the mad dogs in the Infinite Divine Domain.

Now having obtained the Divine Emperor’s inheritance, Xia Feng didn’t want more people targeting him.

Li Ya understood the reasoning but was still grateful to Xia Feng for saving face for the Li Family. Otherwise, with the inheritance falling into others’ hands and adding Li Qingyu’s actions, just thinking about it gave Li Ya a headache.

Xia Feng interrupted her thoughts and said, "I’m not doing it for the Li Family; I’m doing it for Qingxue."

Li Ya sighed slightly, finally understanding what Xia Feng was emphasizing to her.

She pressed her lips together and said, "Qingxue is also my daughter, I naturally value her."

"It was like this before, and it will be in the future as well."

After a pause, she then added, "You’re also a good man, worthy of my daughter. Once she’s free, she can freely walk around the Divine Domain and...other places."

Only then did Xia Feng and Li Qingxue reveal their first smile after entering the room.

Li Qingxue, her expression filled with excitement, finally received her mother’s approval. Her eyes brightened with joy as she happily held Xia Feng’s hand behind her.

Xia Feng also gave a faint smile and then, reciprocating the favor, said, "Thank you, mother-in-law, for being so open-minded. Qingxue and I can’t monopolize the inheritance."

"I’ll now replicate the cultivation method of the Holy Sword Technique, so you can decide who is suitable to learn this cultivation technique."

As Xia Feng spoke, he recorded the cultivation technique and handed it over.

Li Ya’s eyes also brightened, "Is this the legendary cultivation technique of the Divine Emperor?"

Xia Feng’s expression turned a bit subtle, as he carefully explained the disadvantages of the Holy Sword Technique and why the other rewards in the Divine Emperor Secret Realm weren’t obtained.

Regarding the Dream Realm Pearl swallowing the entire Secret Realm space, he definitely wouldn’t mention that, but he could elaborate on how the Holy Sword was tainted by the Demonic Qi.

Li Ya had already seen through Liu Yu’s memories the process of the Demon Sword tempting Li Qingyu, including how Li Qingxue advised Li Qingyu, but she didn’t heed the warning.

So Li Ya really couldn’t blame others, only hate Li Qingyu for not living up to expectations.

After chatting a bit more, Li Qingxue, with some anxiety, said, "I wonder how Grandpa is doing."

Xia Feng paused, knowing Li Qingxue was finding an excuse to leave. He and Li Ya had nothing much to say, so he simply proposed to bid farewell.

Just as they were leaving, he hesitantly said, "Since mother-in-law mentioned Qingxue is now free, then if there’s time, I’ll take Qingxue out to relax."

Li Ya wanted to keep them, but since she had just said those words, it wasn’t good to go back on them now, so she could only give a few reminders.

"Go ahead, I know you have ways to cross realms, but be cautious in everything."

"But if anything happens, don’t forget the Celestial Sword Divine Domain. This will always be your support, your home for both of you."

Xia Feng turned to look at Li Ya carefully, finding that she was quite earnest when saying this, sincerely believing it, so he nodded, accepting this matter.

When they returned to the Divine Maiden Hall, Xia Tianming was also brought back by Liu Yu.

He looked at the two, raising an eyebrow and said, "Finally back, are you?"

"I saw the patriarch of the Zhang Family at the Sword Tomb looking especially displeased, speaking with a sharp tongue. The Divine King didn’t make things difficult for you two, did he?"