Nie Li glanced at the youth that was tied to the pillar. Although he was outrageously tortured, Nie Li could still vaguely feel his unyielding eyes, and determined expression. That pair of black eyes were filled with hatred under his long hair.
Those dark gold coloured wings of his are in fact, dragon wings that have undergone evolution by the Black Dragon bloodline. Itâs much stronger than Silver Wings.
However, his cultivation is only 3-star Gold rank.
In Nie Liâs view, thereâs no right or wrong between the hatred of two families. However, causing such torture to a youth is a little too inhumane. Nie Li and the youthâs eyes made contact, he retracted them and followed behind Sikong Hongyue.
Above the hall, a fat middle-aged man was sitting on his tall throne with his eyes half closed. He has a gloomy facial expression filled with chills. The luxurious robe gave him a little more of a noble aura. There are three beautiful girls by the side, helping him massage his legs and back. These three girls wore revealing clothing, their curvaceous bodies could be vaguely seen.
Nie Li could see the middle aged manâs deep eyes with a glance. His eyes had a hint of ash grey in it. Feeling the aura emitting from the man, Nie Li was slightly shocked. The man should be a Legend rank expert. However, from the looks of it, he doesnât have much time left and was barely continuing his life with elixirs.
This man is the Patriarch of the Silver Winged Family, Sikong Yi.
Listening to the footsteps of Sikong Hongyue and Nie Li, he opened his eyes wide and looked towards Nie Li and Sikong Hongyue.
âHongyue, who is he?â Sikong Yi solemnly said. His gaze carried a hint of murderous intent at Nie Li.
âRespects to Father, heâs called Lei Zhuo, a descendent of the Silverlit Family and accidentally came here.â Sikong Hongyue reported, bowing.
âSilverlit Family?â Sikong Hongyue was stunned for a moment and then laughed, âThe Silverlit Family has already perished within the hordes of the demon beasts, how can they have descendents?â Sikong Yiâs gaze suddenly turned murderous as they fell on Nie Liâs body, âWho exactly are you? Are you a spy from one of the other families?â
After listening to her father, Sikong Hongyue also frowned. Her cold gaze also fell on Nie Li.
Facing Sikong Yiâs murderous intent, Nie Li calmly said, âRespects to Lord Patriarch, I am indeed a descendent of the Silverlit Family. Although the main Silverlit Family is gone, two branches of the family managed to survive.â
âRubbish.â Sikong Yi coldly snorted, âThis person is definitely a spy from one of the other families, drag him out and execute him!â
Several Gold rank guards waved their spears, pointing at Nie Li. If Sikong Yi were to issue an order, Nie Li would be immediately decapitated.
Nie Li could naturally see that Sikong Yi is testing him and proudly said, âLord Patriarch, if you were to execute me without hearing me out, I wouldnât be convinced!â
âHmph, you still have some guts. If you donât spill the beans, donât blame me for being impolite.â Sikong Yi said, coldly snorting.
âFirst, Iâm not someone from this world, I come from the outside world. I can prove this!â Nie Li quickly merged with the Shadow Devil demon spirit, and his body quickly underwent some changes.
Seeing Nie Liâs transformation, Sikong Yiâs expression slightly changed. The Shadow Devil demon spirit is not a demon beast belonging to this area. In a usual case, a demon spirit can only be preserved for six hundred years. As for those demon spirits that were previously stored were either used up, or destroyed.
Nie Li has merge with a demon spirit that he has never been seen before; therefore, itâs highly possible that itâs from the outside world.
âEven if this demon spirit is from the outside world, itâs also unable to prove that youâre not from the other families.â Sikong Yi was still unconvinced. His expression was gloomy, making it impossible to see what he is thinking.
Nie Li lightly smiled and said, âIâm unable to prove any further; however, Lord Patriarch, the Silver Winged Family has a very big secret. When the Silver Winged Familyâs members obtain the wings of the Silver Winged Thunderbird, their bodyâs will reject as they grow older. Generally, members of the Silver Winged Family couldnât live for more than sixty years. Isnât that true?â
Hearing Nie Liâs words, Sikong Yiâs eyes filled with a chilling light as he stared at Nie Li, âWho exactly are you, brat? Are you aware of what youâre saying?â
âI am a descendent of the Silverlit Family. Regarding this matter, Iâve heard about it from my elders. Even I donât know if this is true or not. Iâm aware that once I say this, Lord Patriarch will not allow me to leave; but what if I were to say that I have the solution to it? Will Lord Patriarch think about it?â Nie Li look at Sikong Yi with a calm expression. In his mind, Sikong Yi will definitely not refuse such a temptation.
âSolution? Haha, you joke!â Sikong Yi madly laughed. However, his laughter was slightly trembling. From that, Nie Li can see that he doesnât entirely disregard death, âThe sickness of my Silver Winged Family is unresolvable.â
âWho says that itâs unresolvable? When my Silverlit Family was aware of this problem faced by the Silver Winged Family, we had been looking for the solution for a long time. One day, we found the solution; however, we didnât have the enough time to let Silver Winged Family know about it before the Age of Darkness arrived, and hordes of demon beasts destroying the Silverlit Family. However, the solution has been passed down, waiting for our members to find the Silver Winged Family in order to fulfil my ancestorâs wish.â
Although Nie Li completely fabricated this, he appeared to be serious.
With his profound knowledge, Nie Li can easily find the weaknesses of the other party and launch an attack. From Sikong Yiâs reaction, Nie Li know that he has already won.
âSince thatâs the case, give me the solution!â Sikong Yi calmly sat on his throne, look at Nie Li with his hawk-like eyes.
âOriginally, I had respects for Lord Patriarch and intended to give the solution to Lord Patriarch. However, Lord Patriarch has treated me like this. I have no choice but to think for my own safety, I seek the forgiveness of Lord Patriarch.â said Nie Li, lightly cupping his hands.
Sikong Hongyue had her brows tightly knitted together. She felt that something wasnât right but she couldnât point it out.
âRubbish. You think that based on your words, Iâd believe you?â Sikong Yi said, coldly laughing.
âI know that Patriarch Sikong might not believe me, but I have the method to prove it. The sickness of the Silver Winged Family requires seventy-six different types of herbs to refine and must be consumed for forty-nine days in order for it to have an effect. The rejection of the body is extremely painful, I have the easing method here. Patriarch Sikong can give it a try!â Nie Liâs right hand moved, and took out a bunch of herbal grass from his interspatial ring, âThis is the Tianfang herb. I believe that Patriarch Sikong also knows of it. It doesnât have any poisonous substances. It can subside the pain of Lord Patriarch. Patriarch Sikong can give it a try!â
Nie Li tossed the herbal grass over.
Sikong Yi extended his right hand, catching the herbal grass. He lowered his head took a look at it. Itâs indeed the Tianfang herb. There isnât any Tianfang herb growing in this realm. When the Silver Winged Family moved into this space, they brought many medical books along with them. Within the medical books, there are records of the Tianfang herb.
If Nie Li took out an unknown herb, heâd definitely not try it. However, this is the Tianfang grass that he knows. It doesnât have any poison.
Seeing Sikong Yi hesitating, Nie Li added oil into the fire and said, âFrom the looks of Patriarch Sikongâs face, you should be nearing your end. So what if you have a Legend rank cultivation? When youâre dead, youâll be nothing but bones.â
Sikong Yi coldly snorted, waved his hand, got someone to boil the medicine and said, âIf youâre unable to cure my illness, donât blame me for being impolite.â
A moment later, the boiled medicine was given to him by a servant. After he received it, he drank it. Suddenly, Sikong Yiâs face turned ugly.
âFather!â Sikong Hongyue anxiously shouted. A killing intent burst from her body. The long sword on her hand was placed on Nie Liâs neck, âIf anything happens to my father, Iâll have you buried together with him!â
After a moment, Sikong Yi exhaled a long breath. He could feel his body was much more comfortable. The pain that has been with him for so long has been relieved by a lot. He never imagined that the Tianfang grass would have such an effect.
Sikong Yi waved his hand and said, âHongyue, stand down!â
Sikong Hongyue looked at Sikong Yi, dropped her long sword to her side and backed off.
Sikong Yi coldly said, âSince you have the solution, hand it over immediately and I will spare your death.â
Hearing Sikong Yiâs words, Nie Li laughed and said, âSince Lord Patriarch now knows the benefits of the Tianfang grass, you should believe me now. A gentleman will never stand under a wall. Lord Patriarch canât be thinking that Iâll hand the solution over, right? If Lord Patriarch were to go back on his words, wouldnât I be dead? Furthermore, there are many herbs in the prescription that can only be obtained in the outside world in order for it to work.â
âYoung man, are you sure you want to go against me?â Sikong Yi coldly looked at Nis Li, âI have thousands of methods to torture you with that will make you spit out the solution.â
Nie Li laughed, âLord Patriarch, youâre old. At most, weâll both die. If you were to force me, I could to change it a little. You think that with your age, you can survive?â
Nie Li coldly made eye contact with Sikong Yi.
After a moment, Sikong Yi suddenly laughed and said, âNephew Lei Zhuo is gutsy, Iâm just testing you. Youâre indeed worthy of being a descendent of the Silverlit Family. Iâm happy to see that the Silverlit Family has a worthy successor!â
Hearing Sikong Yiâs words, Nie Li scolded âold foxâ in his heart. However, he kept a smile on his face and said, âLord Uncle is very flattering. Isnât it for Silver Winged Family that my Silverlit Family was researching the solution? In order to cure Uncle of his illness, Iâm willing to die a million times without any hesitation. This is all the Tianfang grass I have, it could ease uncle of his pain for several months.â Nie Liâs right hand waved, tossing a bunch of Tianfang grass over.
Sikong Yi received the Tianfang grass, nodded his head and said, âNephew is thoughtful. In the future, the Silver Winged Familyâs territory will be nephewâs home. You can go wherever you like. No one will stop you! If nephew has any needs, just speak!â