Invincible Over the World

20: Chapter 20: Li Mu’s Grand Birthday Celebration 20: Chapter 20: Li Mu’s Grand Birthday Celebration “Just to break through to the Third Rank by the end of the year?” Huang Xiaolong listened to his father’s words, his expression strange.

Huang Peng, seeing his son’s expression, thought that asking Huang Xiaolong to break through to the Third Rank by year’s end was too difficult and said comfortingly, “Actually, your mother and I also know it’s very difficult for you to break through to the Third Rank by the end of the year, so Xiao Long, don’t feel too much pressure.” Then, Huang Peng hesitated before adding, “As long as you reach the Second-stage Late-stage Peak by the end of the year, that would suffice!”

“Second-stage Late-stage Peak?” Huang Xiaolong’s expression became even stranger.

“Yes, Xiao Long, if you can’t reach the Second-stage Late-stage Peak, reaching just the Second-stage Late Stage would also make us happy,” his mother Su Yan chimed in.

Huang Xiaolong was speechless and could only respond with a bitter smile in his heart.

Third Rank?

Second-stage Late-stage Peak?

Second-stage Late Stage?

“Dad, Mom, I’m going to head back to my courtyard,” Huang Xiaolong got up and said, fearing that if they continued, his parents might lower their expectations further to the Mid Stage Peak of the Second Stage, and he might not be able to resist standing up and telling them that their son had actually already reached the Fourth Order Early Stage Peak!

“Oh, Xiao Long.” However, just as Huang Xiaolong was about to leave, Huang Peng remembered something and said, “In a few days, it will be Elder Li’s eightieth birthday.

Elder Li has organized a big birthday banquet, and he has invited our Huang Family Manor, but that girl Li Lu insisted that you must also attend.”

“Insisted that I must go?!” Huang Xiaolong was astonished, thinking to himself, could this young girl actually have taken a liking to him?

Just because at the annual meeting, his form when he beat Huang Wei into a pig-headed state was quite impressive?!

“Dad, Mom, is it possible not to go?” Huang Xiaolong asked timidly.

“What do you think?” Su Yan glared with both eyes.

Huang Xiaolong felt depressed; it seemed that not going was not an option.

Seeing her son’s expression, Su Yan teased, “Don’t be ungrateful, boy.

That Li Lu is Elder Li’s most beloved granddaughter, possesses a Ninth Level Martial Soul, and will definitely become a beauty when she grows up.”

Huang Xiaolong was even more speechless.

What was this about?

If his mother knew that her son possessed a Super Martial Soul, moreover a Dual Birth Super Martial Soul, she probably wouldn’t be thinking this way.

At this moment, Huang Peng also laughed and said, “That’s right, Xiao Long, your mom is right.

Actually, if you really end up marrying Elder Li’s granddaughter Li Lu as your wife, then your mom and I…”

However, before Huang Peng could finish, Huang Xiaolong quickly interjected, “Alright, Dad, I get it.

I’ll go when the time comes, alright?

When are we going?

Are you taking me there?”

Su Yan smiled upon hearing this and said, “Ah, our son is actually shy.” She didn’t continue teasing him and added, “We leave the day after tomorrow.

Besides you and your dad, your grandfather, your uncle, and that Huang Wei will also go.”

Huang Xiaolong furrowed his brow and nodded, “Alright, I understand.

If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back now.”

Huang Peng and Su Yan nodded.

Huang Xiaolong turned and left.

Watching her son’s retreating back, Su Yan sighed and said, “If our Xiao Long really could marry Li Lu as his wife one day, that would be wonderful!”

Huang Peng shook his head and said, “Given Li Lu’s status and talent, she won’t really take an interest in our Xiao Long.

Right now, Li Lu is just an eight-year-old child.

When she grows up, she will understand.”

The parents’ conversation was not heard by Huang Xiaolong, who upon returning to his courtyard, continued to cultivate Hell’s Wind.

Soon, two days passed, and the day of departure arrived.

Huang Xiaolong went to the East Hall, where his father Huang Peng took him to the Main Hall.

By the time they arrived, his grandfather Huang Qide, his uncle Huang Ming, and the father-son duo Huang Wei had already arrived.

Seeing Huang Xiaolong’s arrival, Huang Wei looked resentful.

It seemed that if Huang Qide weren’t present, he would have pounced on him already.

“Father.” “Grandfather.”

Huang Xiaolong and his father approached Huang Qide, ignoring the fierce beast-like gaze of Huang Wei, and paid their respects to Huang Qide.

Huang Qide nodded and smiled, “Since everyone is here, let us set off now.” He then took the lead, and Huang Xiaolong and the other three followed closely behind him.

Although Huang Family Manor and Li Family were two major powers in Canglan County, they were not close to each other.

The Li Family was in Canglan County, while Huang Family Manor was several hundred miles away from the county town.

Thus, by the time Huang Xiaolong and the five members of his grandfather’s group arrived in Canglan County, it was already afternoon, nearing dusk.

“Brother Qide, you’ve come from afar for my little brother’s birthday celebration.

I apologize for not meeting you earlier, please forgive me!” Upon reaching the county, Elder Li, Li Mu, greeted them with a chuckle, having already been waiting there with his people.

“Li Mu, my dear brother, you’re too kind!” Huang Qide responded with a hearty laugh.

Huang Xiaolong looked and saw Li Lu, the little girl, standing behind a round-faced middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man was somewhat chubby with small eyes and a smiling appearance.

Is this Elder Li’s only son, Li Cheng, Li Lu’s father?

Huang Xiaolong thought to himself.

At this moment, Li Lu, standing behind her father Li Cheng, stuck out her tongue mischievously at Huang Xiaolong and giggled, looking very adorable.

Huang Xiaolong rolled his eyes and ignored her.

Seeing Huang Xiaolong’s expression, Li Lu couldn’t help but pout.

This scene was observed by Huang Wei, who felt rage boiling in his heart.

Although his engagement to Li Lu had been “squashed” by Huang Xiaolong during the annual meeting, in his heart, Li Lu was already his definite wife.

And now, his wife was blatantly flirting with Huang Xiaolong in front of him?!

After exchanging pleasantries, the group entered the city and headed toward Li Mansion.

Li Mansion was not located in the central area of the county town but in the southern district.

As Huang Xiaolong and the others approached Li Mansion, they saw the street about twenty meters wide in front of Li Mansion bustling with traffic and brightly decorated, bustling with excitement.

Li Mu’s eightieth birthday celebration had attracted many family patriarchs from Canglan County besides Huang Family Manor.

However, the main celebration was the next day, so some family patriarchs had not yet arrived.

Upon arriving at Li Mansion, Li Mu personally led Huang Xiaolong and the other five to the courtyard that had been arranged for them.

“Brother Qide, if you need anything, just instruct the guards of the mansion.

Please forgive us for any shortcomings,” Li Mu said to Huang Qide with a smile.

Huang Qide waved his hand and laughed, “You are too courteous.

Go ahead with your duties, and tomorrow, we brothers will have a good drink together.”

Li Mu chuckled, “Definitely.” After speaking, he took his leave.

However, to Huang Xiaolong’s slight irritation, it was not long after Li Mu left that Li Lu, the little girl, came over, greeted Huang Qide, Huang Ming, and Huang Peng, and then approached Huang Xiaolong with a sweet voice, “Xiao Long, this is your first time to the county town, right?

Come on, let me take you out for a walk!” Having said that, she didn’t wait for Huang Xiaolong to respond and took his hand, leading him straight out of the courtyard.

Huang Wei glared intensely as Li Lu held Huang Xiaolong’s hand, and watched as Li Lu and Huang Xiaolong walked out of the courtyard, his face extremely ugly.

Naturally, Huang Ming’s expression was not pleasant either.

Huang Qide opened his mouth, but ultimately did not know what to say, while Huang Peng stood there, already overjoyed on the inside.