Chapter 392 When the Giant Wall Collapses

The wind in the cemetery swept the dead leaves.

Surrounded by brand new tombstones.

The tombstone is engraved with "The 27th head of the Li family, Li Qihu".

Li Qingsui was wearing a filial robe and knelt down in front of the tombstone. She wiped the old and new tombstones. The entourage behind her had dispersed... The Qing Tomb was a quiet place, and those from the Presbyterian Church stayed outside. This last peace was left to her.

She's been here a long time.

In fact.

She didn't have anything to say to her father...she just wanted to stand here.

It's quiet here.

Quieter than anywhere in the world.

It's just that...the reason why the outside world is noisy is not because it is noisy in the first place.

Wherever there are people, it will be noisy.

After Li Qingsui stood quietly in front of the tombstone for two hours, the members of the Presbyterian Church waiting outside the cemetery began to lose their patience.

Several elders looked at each other, wondering what the girl was doing standing in front of the tombstone.

Not a word was said.

Not making a single move.

Compared with the fallen tombstone, the back is more like a stone tablet.

"what is she doing?"

"She didn't do anything?"

"Just standing like this..."

"How long do you want to stand?"

The cemetery remains quiet.

But spiritual communication is full of noise like this.

Logically speaking, after the tombstone is buried, the ceremony has ended, and those who came to the cemetery to see him off with respect have left... But the Li family is one of the five ancient families, and has complete and serious etiquette.

The head of the family is dead.

Although there has not yet been time to hold the "adoption" ceremony, Li Qingsui, the successor designated by the head of the family, is the new "head of the family."

She didn't leave.

The Presbyterian Church cannot leave.

If she doesn't move a step, the elders will wait outside the cemetery and cannot move a step.

Another thirty minutes passed.

The second elder sighed softly and walked over slowly. With a gentle look on his face, he consoled her in a broad voice: "Miss... please have your condolences."

The girl standing in front of the tombstone slowly raised her head.

She looked calmly at the old man in front of her. Her voice was not loud, but all the members of the Presbyterian Church waiting not far away could hear her.

Li Qingsui said word for word.

"Call me Master."

The second elder of the Li family, with white eyebrows and beard, still had the same gentle expression, and there were complex meanings flowing in those deep eyes... Without the slightest hesitation, he changed his title: "Master, it's getting late, and …”

He looked up.

The sky is cloudy.

There was no rain when we arrived.

But at this moment, there was a faint sound of thunder.

Nagano is like this every winter, cloudy, rainy and snowy.

"If we stay any longer, I'm afraid it's going to rain."

Less than a second.

Li Qingsui said: "What I'm waiting for is rain."

These words surprised the second elder.

For a moment, he didn't know what to say.

"Everyone who is willing to accompany me here must be very sad..."

Li Qingsui raised his eyes and glanced at the sky, then looked back at the elders and said calmly: "In that case, come and get wet with me in the rain."

I deliberately chose today to catch the rain.

Since the rain won't come.

So everyone... just wait with me.

…

…

When Gu Shen left Neiling.

It has been raining for half an hour.

He climbed to the top of the hill, looked far away in the mist, and saw a little girl who was soaked but with a straight back, and a group of elders who were soaked in the rain.

These people stood in front of the tombstone, maintaining a strange silence.

This is really a rare scene.

On ordinary days... it is hard to imagine that the pampered elders of the five families would be so embarrassed.

Logically speaking, the funeral should have been over long ago.

All those who accompanied him have left. Those who remain here should be the core members of the Li family and members of the Presbyterian Church.

Li Qingsui never left...

Did she get caught in the rain on purpose?

Gu Shen did not approach, he stood in the mist and watched from a distance, and soon discovered the noteworthy details...

Uncle Gao didn't seem to attend the funeral, at least Gu Shen didn't see him.

In addition, some people stood quietly in the rain. Until this moment, they still looked solemn and kept their bodies straight.

But there are also people who no longer maintain the most basic etiquette. Whether they are standing or bearing, they appear a little tired and no longer tense.

This is a very important thing.

The Li family is an ancient clan that pays great attention to "etiquette", which is why these people have not left until now. If Li Qingsui doesn't leave, they can't leave... But the real reason for staying here should be for the "old family head" It consists of two parts: awe and support for the "new head of the family".

It can be seen from the conversation in the ward.

Some elders are already "seeing the consequences" and are unwilling to endure it any longer.

Gu Shen couldn't understand this matter... Since you have endured it for so long, why should you endure it no longer?

He thought of the last words of the head of the Li family before his death.

["Those who are eager to jump out... are just..."

"Those who are like flies and dogs..."

"You might as well think about it...why do they dare to jump out..."]

Before sleeping.

When Li Qihu said this, there seemed to be a smile on his face.

The spiritual link with the Temple Mountain did not surprise him. Perhaps the head of the family had already known what would happen after his death... and his final choice was to maintain "balance" when he was dying. The situation is left to his daughter.

And he sent such a reminder to Gu Shen.

The reason why people who are afraid of tigers dare to jump out.

It's not because the tiger is sick, weak, or collapsed... maybe it's not even because the tiger is dead.

Cowards will always be cowards.

There is only one reason why they dare to jump out.

There is something more powerful and terrifying than the original tiger.

…

…

It rained for an hour.

Some of the elders waiting in the cemetery were shivering from the rain. Because Li Qingsui didn't hold an umbrella, they couldn't hold an umbrella. And because Li Qingsui didn't use his "extraordinary power", they couldn't use his "extraordinary power" either.

Just get wet, touch, endure, and suffer.

When someone can't bear it anymore.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Li Qingsui finally spoke. She turned and left without any hesitation, walking towards the outside of the cemetery.

Most of those who were waiting felt relieved and felt relieved.

They made eye contact with each other, often dissatisfied.

This is simply a crazy girl.

On the occasion of the funeral, she dragged all the members of the Presbyterian Church to accompany her in the rain...

Outside the cemetery.

After everyone dispersed, the second elder stopped Li Qingsui. His tone was still calm, but he no longer had the previous respect.

"There is something I would like to inform you on behalf of the Presbyterian Church."

So far, the second elder has not broken his skin.

Li Qingsui is still the acting head of the family so far.

So even he needs to address you with honorifics.

It's just that... the age difference between the two is a bit too big. There is a gap of several decades. When he said the last word, he stretched it out quite meaningfully.

It sounded like a reminder, reminding Li Qingsui to also pay attention to his "respect".

If you are sensible, you can take the initiative to cancel.

Then I will cancel it naturally.

"What...what's the matter with you?" Li Qingsui stopped and looked at the old man calmly.

She deliberately emphasized the first word, which was also a reminder.

She heard it.

But...she didn't use the honorific.

"Oh...a trivial thing."

The second elder smiled and said softly: "Regarding the proposal to restart the [Light Searching] project, the Presbyterian Council held a new round of voting, and the results have come out... We have decided to oppose it again."

"Reason." Li Qingsui said coldly.

"The reason is that we cannot estimate the real benefits that this plan may bring to the Li family... No member of the Presbyterian Church has entered a place like Shenci Mountain for a long time." The second elder said calmly, "Assess the value We have to see it ourselves, at least we need to have the right to know.”

Li Qingsui narrowed his eyes.

She looked at this old man who was nearly sixty years older than herself.

"The Temple Mountain only allows family heads, guardians, and talisman holders to enter... This rule has not changed in the past one hundred years." Li Qingsui said slowly: "You want to break this rule?"

The second elder smiled.

He shook his head.

"No, no, no... I didn't mean to offend."

The old man looked down at the little girl in front of him. He was also caught in a heavy rain. Under the action of the extraordinary source of matter, the water in his robe quickly evaporated and became dry again. The raindrops above his head were also blown up. The mental power bounced away, as if a big umbrella was being held up, but the big umbrella did not cover Li Qingsui's head.

In contrast.

The two figures resembled a mountain and a baby bird.

"In the past hundred years...members of the Presbyterian Church will receive a talisman. This means that we have the right to enter the realm of the shrine...We do not go to the mountain to check the situation. This is just the respect of the Elders Council for the head of the family and the protector. ."

The second elder shook his head and said: "It's just that now... the situation is different. The Presbyterian Council cannot trust a child who is only fifteen years old. If there is a problem in Shenci Mountain, can you really solve it..."

Li Qingsui took a deep breath.

She raised her head and wanted to say something.

An invisible flame burned in the rain!

"Chi chi chi——"

The crackling rain was burned by the flames, shattered, and turned into large amounts of steam.

A warm palm rested on the little girl's shoulder.

Gu Shen walked out of the rain curtain. There was no trace of rain on his body. When his fingers touched Li Qingsui's robe, the blazing fire turned into a stream of warmth, instantly warming her cold body.

Same as the old man.

The "moist water vapor" on Li Qingsui's body was instantly evaporated and discharged.

A warm field turned into a big umbrella and was held up above her head.

She looked back at the familiar face and was lost for a moment, but soon came back to her senses.

Li Qingsui raised his voice and said coldly: "So...you don't agree with my identity as the head of the family?"

This is a very incomprehensible move.

She knew...why no one in the Presbyterian Church dared to disobey her when she came out like this today, not just because they followed etiquette and rules.

Even more because...behind him, there was Uncle Gao.

When she wants to end a certain argument, she only needs to bring out this identity...

Argue and it will end.

The second elder had nothing to say.

He did not argue with Li Qingsui about the so-called identity dispute, but said meaningfully: "But the head of the family... you must understand that the Li family is an ancient clan, and everything we do has clear rules. Even the head of the family, You can’t do whatever you want, you also need to follow the rules.”

In this sentence, honorific words are no longer used.

He lost his last patience and said: "The existence of the Presbyterian Church is to supervise and supervise the behavior of the family head... If we oppose it, then this proposal will be destined to fail."

Li Qingsui was silent.

She knew... what the second elder said was correct.

If the [Light Searching] plan was suspended due to the failure of the vote...then no matter what she proposed, it would be of no use.

"Do you know... how much money has Mr. Li spent on searching for antiques this year?"

The second elder asked coldly: "Do you know how many people are laughing at us? Many of the disciples of Jiangbei's branch and the extraordinary people they employ do not have sealed items yet, and what are you doing? Buying those tattered things without souls. …”

"Feel sorry……"

Gu Shen spoke at this moment.

He smiled and said: "If I remember correctly... the [Light Searching] project should have only been carried out for one year. The lack of sealed objects in Li's Jiangbei probably didn't happen this year, right?"

The words of the second elder sounded very powerful.

It seems that Li Qingsui made a very stupid and heinous decision... But in fact, for a huge extraordinary power like the Li family, there are many plans that require spending worldly goods every year, and the "Lamp Search" plan is just one of them. branch.

It is certainly possible to increase revenue and reduce expenditure.

But putting the reason here is a bit ridiculous.

Gu Shen had never been used to this situation, so he simply pointed out the point.

"What...what do you want to say?"

The second elder's expression suddenly became gloomy.

"What I want to say is very simple..."

Gu Shen said calmly: "If you really want to solve the problem of insufficient manpower for sealed artifacts among the Jiangbei branch's children, the best way is to separate the excess sealed artifacts in the Snow Forbidden City, narrow the gap between the rich and the poor, and achieve uniformity inside and outside."

Naked irony.

It is impossible for any of the five major families to weaken the power of the Snow Forbidden City and reinforce the so-called "Jiangbei Branch".

But...it's quite correct.

Because this is just an excuse.

"In addition, I would like to remind you that it was Mr. Quhu who approved the plan at the beginning, which means that the expenditure and maintenance of [Xun Deng] were all approved by the previous head of the family." Gu Shen said leisurely, "Perhaps you can explain it. , why didn’t I think of opposing this proposal until today?”

The second elder of the Li family looked deeply at the junior in front of him.

He looked at the inner mausoleum with some fear, thinking of Gu Shen's various identities, the successor of divination, the S-level tribunal, the suspected descendant of Gu Qilin, etc... In the end, he chose to restrain himself.

"Gu Shen... I think this is the Qing Tomb, I will give you three cents." He said solemnly: "I will not pursue today's matter for the time being..."

"No need to."

Gu Shen said lightly, "You don't need to give me face in the future whether you are in Qingzhong or not... I know very well that the reason why you didn't fall out today is not because you gave me face, but to Master Qianye, Gu Qilin, Gu Nanfeng, Mr. Shu, Senior Sister Tiantong, Mrs. Lu...the face of these people."

Gu Shen directly read out the names of a series of backers behind him.

The second elder of the Li family was stunned.

He had never dealt with Gu Shen before, and he never expected that... this young man would be so unorganized and shameless in his moves.

What I just said was very ironic and very true.

What if Gu Shen is not in Qingzhong?

On top of a mountain, there is another mountain.

The second elder of the Li family had to admit that the name that Gu Shen read just now... was the real top figure in Dongzhou. With their combined power, they could almost control the lifeblood of most of Dongzhou. With his own identity, how could he dare to offend him? one of them?

Since Gu Shen doesn't follow rules.

Then he had no choice but to break his face and issue a warning.

"Think about it carefully, what's your last name? Do you really want to interfere in Li's affairs?"

Gu Shen smiled lightly and asked, "If my surname is not Li, can't I interfere?"

The second elder nodded and said coldly: "People with foreign surnames... had better be self-aware and stay away."

The words just fell.

A big hand rested on his shoulder.

The second elder looked horrified.

The person behind him comes and goes without a trace.

"If your surname is not Li, should you stay away?" Gao Tian said softly, his voice like a ghost.

The second elder felt that his voice was all blocked in his throat.

be cheated.

This is because he knew that Gao Tian was here... leading him to say these words.

This time, he wanted to explain, but he couldn't. He could only whisper: "Mr. Gao... of course this is a misunderstanding..."

"You have to know... what I was like in Nagano twenty years ago."

Gao Tian patted the old man's shoulder and said warmly: "Don't go too far. If you touch my bottom line, I can do anything."

The second elder lowered his head and said nothing.

It has to be said that the members of the Presbyterian Church of the Lee family seem to be very talented when it comes to "giving up".

Gu Shen has seen the scene of them giving in and being silent more than once.

After a while, the second elder adjusted his expression, looked at Li Qingsui, and spoke calmly.

"I'm here, just a routine announcement."

"Since the head of the family said before he died, everything should be done according to the rules... Then all proposals and plans will be voted on by the elders in accordance with the rules. If they object, they will not be passed."

Before leaving, he glanced at Gu Shen again.

Only this time, his eyes were full of warning...

Gu Shen understood the meaning of the second elder's eyes.

The general meaning is that although you, Gu Shen, are the successor of divination, you have the Judgment Office, the Gu Family, and the Qing Tomb behind you...

But if you cross the line.

Then...don't blame me for being rude!

He just smiled.

"Gu Shen——"

When the two passed each other, their footsteps paused for a moment.

The second elder used his spiritual power to transmit the message and simply made the intention of his previous look clear.

He asked coldly: "You are so majestic with your back against the huge wall... but how do you know that the huge wall has not collapsed?"