Chapter 797: One Side (II)
Afraid of being discovered, Li Chengliao quickly moved away. A white mist gradually descended on the banquet, muffling all conversation. Only once he reached the far end did he cautiously look back.
He saw the white mist slowly enveloping everything. He accidentally locked eyes with the youth’s arrogant, venomous gaze through a gap in the clouds. The carefree youth was idly stirring a few spirit fruits with a pair of jade chopsticks.
Li Chengliao’s heart skipped a beat. Fortunately, the youth didn’t seem to notice him; he was merely lost in thought, his lips moving slightly, his expression sharp, before soon looking away.
As the mist thickened, Li Chengliao moved toward the banquet seats. That piercing gaze was still vivid in his mind, leaving a chaotic mix of emotions in his heart.
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Mount Bianyan.
Li Xuanfeng had just exited seclusion. As he sipped a cup of tea in the grand hall, Ning Heyuan hurriedly approached.
Ning Heyuan drew close, but was startled by the sight of the middle-aged man before him. It took him a careful look to realize it was Li Xuanfeng. When he took in the sharp brows, fierce aura, and the faint platinum radiance emanating from the latter’s body, he quickly congratulated him, “Congratulations, brother-in-law, on your great advancement in strength! It’s as if you’ve regained your youth!”
Li Xuanfeng was still unaccustomed to his current appearance. He lowered his brows slightly, but even with no expression, his face exuded a vibrant and fierce spirit. He replied, “No need for courtesy... How long have I been in seclusion? Has anything happened?”