Chapter 313: Ping And Xiao
Li Yuanping performed a hand seal before passing through the golden barrier of the Sun Rite Profound Light Formation and ascending Mount Lijing alone.
Since Li Tongya had gone into seclusion for cultivation and Li Yuanjiao had gone to Mount Wutu, Li Yuanping took over the responsibilities of the Li Family. He often stayed at the foot of the mountain for several months, leaving Mount Lijing largely deserted. The weeds between the stones had grown wildly, giving the place an overgrown look.
Li Yuanping climbed the mountain and pushed open the wooden gate of the side courtyard, where he saw a round-faced girl spreading out books and wooden slips to dry in the courtyard. Her attire was simple and her sleeves were tightly sewn, making her look more like a busy servant rather than a daughter of a prestigious clan.
"Qingxiao!"
A faint smile appeared on Li Yuanping's pale face as he called out to the girl.
The girl looked up in surprise and exclaimed with joy, "Brother?! What brings you up here on the mountain?"
The children of the Li Family had grown up together on the mountain and were close. Li Yuanping laughed heartily and replied, "I have come to see you."
Li Qingxiao smiled sweetly and teased, "I heard you recently married a lovely wife. I thought it was her pillow talk that brought you here!"
Li Yuanping's face turned red with embarrassment, and he quickly changed the subject, saying awkwardly, "How can you stand staying on the mountain? It is eerily quiet here."