Sacrificial Artifact System: From Bell-ringer to the Ancestral Patriarch of the Sect novel Chapter 27

Chapter 27 - 27 Divisions

They had been eating and drinking until the evening before Li Qian and his six companions left East Chen Restaurant, preparing to stay at a nearby inn for the night before returning to Divine Sword Sect tomorrow.

"Young Master."

Just as they left the restaurant, suddenly a young servant clad in blue approached, "The master asks for your return."

"Tell him, I do not plan to go back."

Li Qian shook his head.

Saying so, he left.

The young servant in blue didn't know what to do and could only hurry back to the Li residence.

"Good-for-nothing! Over three years away from home without any news, now back in Baibi City and still not returning, am I supposed to personally invite him back?"

Inside the Li residence, as soon as Second Master Li Donglin heard the report from the servants, he angrily slapped the table.

"My lord, don't be angry, Qian is just being capricious for a moment."

A woman walked in and spoke gently.

"This is not just a moment of capriciousness, it's been over three years, I think he's gone completely wild, thinking I can't control him anymore."

Li Donglin said angrily.

He was originally happy to know that his son was spotted in Baibi City.

After all, he had been worried for over three years.

But now he was extremely angry.

Regarding this son, he considered himself very attentive, arranging for family tutors and scholarly studies, so he could also pursue a career in officialdom in the future.

But this son, instead of learning, preferred fighting with spears and sticks, unwilling to follow his arrangements, and was very rebellious.

"Old Xu, take some men and help me bring him back."

Li Donglin suddenly stood up and said to the butler standing at the door.

"My lord, why don't you first have a good talk with Brother Qian..."

The woman hurriedly advised.

"Madam, I know you mean well for him, but he does not appreciate your kindness. After being wild for three years, he must be disciplined properly."

Li Donglin waved his hand, taking the stance of a family head.

The woman, seeing this, felt it was not good to say anything more.

When Li Donglin left with others, a cold glint flickered in her eyes.

Li Qian was the legitimate eldest son, the primary heir to the family business.

This way, her son would have to stand aside.

Only by driving away Li Qian, could her son naturally inherit everything from Li Donglin, including the connections in the official circles.

....

At the inn.

Li Qian was just about to start his cultivation when he heard a clamor outside.

It didn't take long before the door was pushed open, and then Li Donglin, along with a group of house servants, barged in.

"Li Qian... come back with me."

When Li Donglin saw Li Qian standing, he was originally going to flare up, but his tone softened.

Over three years without seeing him, this son who had caused him so much worry, seemed much taller and sturdier.

He couldn't help but think of his wife's last words on her deathbed, asking him to take good care of Qian.

"Since leaving Li Family, I never intended to return, nor will I compete with Li Kun for anything in the family..."

Li Qian stated calmly.

Li Kun was his half-brother by the same father but different mothers, who had become a Scholar four years ago and was even taken as a Registered Disciple by the great scholar Chu Xun. Without any accidents, it would not be difficult for him to pass the Scholar examinations.

For the scholarly Li Family, his previous self's lack of scholarly achievements was naturally like a mess that couldn't be supported.

But in fact, his previous self's disdain for studying was entirely due to the various schemes of his formidable stepmother, eventually leading to a strong rebellious mentality in his former self and frequent conflicts with his father, Li Donglin.

This was indeed his predecessor's issues, not related to him.

"You rebellious child, you really want to kill me with anger."

Upon hearing what Li Qian said, Li Donglin, who still harbored a bit of guilt, was immediately filled with rage, "In these three years, your stepmother has been very concerned about your safety, and since Kun has already achieved the title of Scholar, he's not likely to compete with you for the family assets... It seems I've been too indulgent with you before. From today onward, I need to discipline you properly."

Saying so, he gestured with his hand, "Tie this rebellious child up and take him back."