Chapter 129: Too Late

After a busy day outside, and returning from the outside in the evening, Sima Lie's uneasy feeling became even stronger.

"Butler, where are the young masters now?"

The housekeeper came in from outside and said, "General, the eldest young master and the second young master have gone to inspect the properties in Lincheng. The third young master is at home, and the fourth and fifth young masters are in the academy."

"Go and call them all back." Sima Lie said.

The housekeeper gave Sima Lie a surprised look. Didn't anything happen today, why did they suddenly want to call them back.

"General, now?"

"Well, you go now and let the eldest young master and the second young master come back overnight." Sima Lie said.

Seeing Sima Lie's serious look, the butler knew that something must have happened, and said, "Old slave, go now."

After the housekeeper left, Sima Lie was in the room, feeling restless all the time, walking around the room.

Soon the housekeeper came back and said, "General, I have sent someone to find the eldest young master and the second young master. They should be back tomorrow morning. The fourth young master has already returned, and the fifth young master is in retreat and has not seen her."

"Didn't see You Yue?" Sima Lie said.

"Yes. When we went, Mr. Qu said that the Fifth Young Master said before the retreat that if she didn't come out, don't call her. It is estimated that it is a critical time." The housekeeper replied. "But they said she had been in for two days, and she should be out too."

"Well, I'll go take a look tomorrow morning. If the Fifth Young Master is out, let her come back immediately." Sima Lie said.

"Yes, General." The butler took the order.

The next morning, in addition to Sima Youyue, Sima Youming, Sima Youqi, Sima Youran, and Sima Youle all arrived.

"Grandpa, why did you suddenly call us back?" Sima Youming asked.

"Yeah, what's the urgency, we still have several shops over there that haven't been checked." Sima Youqi said.

"We also have a class today." Sima Youle said.

"You leave the imperial capital immediately, and don't come back within a year." Sima Lie said.

"what?!"

"why?!"

"grandfather?!"

"go out?!"

The four of them were shocked by Sima Lie's words, and even the housekeeper on the side looked at Sima Lie in surprise.

"Well, I'll pack up and go in a while, and don't come back within a year." Sima Lie said.

"Grandpa, what happened? Why did you want us to leave?" Sima asked quietly.

"You just listen to me." Sima Lie said with a sullen face.

"Grandpa, if you don't tell us the reason, we won't leave." Sima Youming said.

"Yes, Grandpa, if you don't say anything, we won't leave." Sima Youle said.

"You guys, don't make me angry!" Sima Lie scolded.

"Grandpa, if you don't tell us the reason, even if we leave, we won't feel at ease." Sima said quietly.

"Alas—" Sima Lie sighed and said, "The temper of the few of you, then tell you the reason..."

Sima Lie talked about the family affairs for a while, and then said his hunch.

"Grandpa, you mean, people from the family might come here?" Sima Youming frowned, they never thought they had such a history.

"I had a very strong feeling yesterday that they might be coming." Sima Lie said, "You are the roots of the Sima family, so you must leave. If something really happens, you are considered to be staying behind."

"Grandpa, where is the fifth brother?" Sima asked quietly.

"I'm still in the academy, I'm in retreat, I have someone go to inform her. Once she's out, I'll send her away immediately." Sima Lie said, "Okay, it's not too late, you all leave immediately."

"But, Grandpa, if those people really come, how can we rest assured that you are at home alone..." Sima Youle was reluctant to leave and wanted to stay with Sima Lie.

"Nonsense!" Sima Lie scolded abruptly, "If it's really coming from there, how can you be a force that can resist? Others can make you immobile with just one look. What do you use to fight them? Life?"

"But, they won't necessarily come..." Sima Youle lowered his head and whispered.

"Grandpa, why don't you come with us?" Sima Yuran said.

"As a general of a country, how can I leave with you." Sima Lie shook his head, "Remember, no matter what happens, don't come back. Saving your life is the most important thing, you know?"

"Got it, grandpa."

"Okay, everything is ready for you. Take one space ring each, let's go." Sima Lie said, and took out four space rings.

The four stepped forward, took the space ring, and put it on with blood.

Sima Lie came out with the four of them, and as soon as he walked to the courtyard, his body suddenly froze, and he looked at the sky alertly.

"coming!"

As soon as Sima Lie finished speaking, a burst of coercion came quickly from outside the city.

"Let's go!" Sima Lie urged Sima Youming, who was beside him.

"Haha, I want to run, it's too late!" A wanton voice came, shocking the entire imperial capital.

Sima Lie jumped up and came to the sky above the General's Mansion, looking at the group of people flying towards him, his face was dignified like never before.

Feeling the arrival of a strong man, the people in the imperial capital all stopped to look around.

"Shh-"

"Shh-"

Two figures quickly flashed into the air, and they were the old principal and a guardian of the royal family.

Seeing Sima Lie, the old principal flew over and asked, "What happened? The three spirit emperors, and the spirit sect, who is coming?"

Sima Lie glanced at the old principal and said, "This is a matter of our Sima family. You and Huang Lao don't have to get involved."

Naturally, Elder Huang didn't want to get involved, so he stood far away when he heard Sima Lie's words.

"strong……"

Sima Lie took out a ring and said, "Please, give this to You Yue. Don't let her come out. Go back."

The old principal took the ring and flew to the side, but did not leave, but paid attention to things here from a distance.

Sima Lin took Sima Kai and the others to the sky over the imperial capital very quickly. Seeing Sima Lie, Sima Kai was a little surprised and blurted out, "You're not dead!"

Sima Lin, Sima Kai, Sima Qing, the three spirit emperors, and the spirit sect Sima, looked down at the four Sima Youming in the courtyard, and a hint of determination flashed in their hearts.

"Sima Lie, when you fled in fear of crime, the family spent so much energy and failed to catch you. I didn't expect you to hide here." Seeing Sima Lie, a strange emotion flashed in Sima Lie's eyes.

Before coming, he and Sima Kai had agreed that no matter what, they could not be allowed to return to the family alive. If possible, it is best to kill them all on the spot.

Sima Kai looked at Sima Lie with murderous eyes. Since he survived the sneak attack by the six-fingered demon rat, he should have recognized that it was a monster. He must not let him say this, otherwise...