Li Honghe is making tea.
The two villas owned by Qin Weibai were next to each other. Through the white railing, Qin Weibai could clearly see the old man making tea in the courtyard of the other villa.
The wind was gentle and the sun was shining brightly, and the old man's movements were unhurried and leisurely, as if he were in a state of leisure.
When Li Honghe saw Qin Weibai walking over, he raised his head and smiled and said, "Sit down."
"In good spirits."
Qin Weibai sat down and said calmly.
She didn't call Mr. Li who looked very respectful. When no one else was present, Qin Weibai didn't bother to pretend to hide his emotions.
"I'm old. I told you the last time we met that I have nothing to miss in this life. My only obsession is to watch Tianlan and bring the Li family back to their original heights."
Li Honghe smiled and poured Qin Weibai a cup of tea. West Lake Longjing is world-famous, but what the old man cooked was dark tea from the Jiangnan area. The tea has a mellow aroma and a long aftertaste.
He placed the tea in front of Qin Weibai, narrowed his eyes, and continued: "But now it seems that you still don't believe me."
"Should I trust you?"
Qin Weibai asked.
This is not the first time the two have met.
More than four or five years ago, the year when Li Tianlan re-trained in martial arts for the first time in the desert prison, was the first time Qin Weibai and Li Honghe met.
Qin Weibai has never concealed her suspicion of Li Honghe.
But she gained Li Honghe's complete trust.
"Whether you believe it or not, this is true."
Li Honghe looked at Qin Weibai calmly.
Qin Weibai looked down at the cup of black tea handed over by the old man.
She touched the rim of the cup with her gentle fingers, and after a long moment, she suddenly asked: "Does Mr. Li have enough people?"
"The Overwatch Council has enough manpower."
Li Honghe said calmly: "It is not a powerful organization in the first place. If there are too many people here, it will be meaningless."
Qin Weibai raised his head and looked at Li Honghe, as if he wanted to see through her heart.
On the surface, the Southeast Oversight Council does not make much sense. Most of the Southeast is the territory of the Wang family in Beihai. A few areas like Huating are also a mixed bag. Those who dare to establish themselves here have a very tough backend, with special operations systems. The powers and functions are inherently vague. The Overwatch Council has the function of supervision, but currently it seems that unless a certain organization is blatantly treasonous, there is no such thing as the Overwatch Council.
But this is at least an organization that can be on the same level as the Special Operations Department. Li Honghe sits in this position, and the more significance is to provide a soil for the Li family to survive.
With only a dozen or so of the Li family left, they were all packed into the Overwatch Council, which at least meant they had a veritable official status. It also meant that Zhongzhou had once again recognized the Li family's status many years after the treason case.
With this identity here, no matter how much the Beihai Wang family and Kunlun City hate the Li family, they can only hold it in. If they take the risk, once the clues are exposed and used by someone with ulterior motives, it may lead to another treason case. , and the evidence is even more conclusive than the treason case many years ago.
Therefore, in a short period of time, without absolute certainty and entangled with huge interests, the Li family has the brand of the Supervisory Yuan. It is extremely safe in Lin'an Society, but it is only safe. It is also difficult to expand.
And this was the survival soil that the Li family only obtained after Wu Zhengmin was transferred from Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
But all this is just the surface.
No matter how depressed the Li family is, Li Honghe is still there. Although Wu Zhengmin was transferred, he further entered the decision-making bureau and became the deputy prime minister at the bottom of the cabinet. Zhang Qi, the minister of special operations in the southeast, also hid himself very well. Is it only Qin Weibai who knows, God knows how many cards Li Honghe still has hidden in his hand
This unfathomable old man, guarding the southeast, holds an organization that seems to have little real power, but secretly has too many chess pieces that can be used.
He said he had nothing to think about.
Who dares to believe it
At least Qin Weibai couldn't believe it.
"Everything from now on depends on Tianlan."
Li Honghe said softly: "The road has been paved. Although this starting point is not perfect, it is much better than expected. At the very least, as long as I don't die, he won't have anything to worry about."
"But the situation is not good."
Qin Weibai's tone was calm.
To be fair, the current Li family is already good, at least it has become Li Tianlan's help, a Jiangsu and Zhejiang person who may become the foundation of the Li family in the future, an old and strong Deputy Prime Minister of Zhongzhou, no one can say that such a power is weak, and in any case A group, this will be an important or even core component.
But the key is that Li is not in any group, and Li's opponent is not an individual, but a group.
It is a behemoth similar to the Southeast Group and the Special Warfare Group.
In comparison, the support around Li Tianlan suddenly seemed extremely loose.
The Li family was in decline, and the Sighing City had lost its fierce soldiers within a few decades of its rise.
As for the wealthy group...
Li Tianlan is not so much supported by a wealthy group as he is supported by the three pillars of wealthy families.
Dongcheng, Bai family, Zou family.
The combined force is indeed powerful, but the support from the wealthy group is still two different concepts.
"It's really not that good."
Li Honghe nodded: "So if you still have extra manpower, you don't need to monitor me, an old man. It's best to put them in more useful places."
Qin Weibai's slender and delicate fingers gently tapped the rim of the cup.
The sound of fingernails touching the tea cup was extremely hollow, calm, yet unusually distant.
Qin Weibai's voice sounded during the knocking: "How much control can you have over Tiandu Purgatory?"
Li has been away from the dark world for many years.
But this issue can still become the most sensitive issue in the dark world.
Li Honghe.
Grasp Tiandu Purgatory.
Li Honghe didn't seem surprised by this question. He was silent for a while and then said calmly: "Which aspect are you referring to?"
There are only two main reasons why Tiandu Purgatory has become the leading super power in the dark world in just three years, and its momentum is stronger than that of the Reincarnation Palace.
The first is a master of decision-making who can almost dominate the entire dark world.
A god who had fought against Wang Tianzong more than once without suffering much loss.
The second one is the pillar masters and elite legions of Tiandu Purgatory.
Senluo, immortality, immortality.
When the three palaces of Tiandu Purgatory entered the dark world, people discovered that the masters of Tiandu Purgatory were far more than just Dawn and Phoenix. There were also a large number of silent masters who appeared out of thin air and truly experienced elites. .
The top masters, steady pillars, and elites from hundreds of battles formed the most stable structure of Tiandu Purgatory. With the support of Dongdao, they had no shortcomings, so they could become a real super power in the shortest time.
"All aspects."
Qin Weibai said lightly.
This time Li Honghe was silent for a longer time, and then slowly said: "I don't know."
Qin Weibai could tell that this was the truth.
But precisely because this is the truth, her emotions are somewhat sharp and angry.
"you do not know?"
Her eyebrows rose.
"Do not worry."
Li Honghe smiled: "Tianlan's performance has been witnessed by everyone over the years, and everyone in the Li family recognizes him."
"But not everyone agrees."
Qin Weibai's tone was indifferent.
“Most people’s approval is enough.”
Li Honghe said in a calm tone: "As long as he is strong enough, he can get everything. I am ready for everything that should be prepared, and you are also prepared for what I am not prepared for."
He looked at Qin Weibai with undisguised appreciation in his eyes: "I didn't expect that during the decisive battle in Tiandu three years ago, the silence of the reincarnation palace master would have such a big impact. After the border battle, something happened Tiannan, Tiandu Purgatory entering Tiannan was your handiwork? Is this considered a tacit understanding between us?"
"I just do what I have to do."
Qin Weibai's voice was indifferent: "Tianlan will become stronger, the strongest. I have never doubted this."
"But he needs time to grow."
Li Honghe said in a low voice, his tone was very serious.
Because everyone knows what Li Tianlan will be like when he grows up.
he knows.
Beihai Wang family and Kunlun City will not be unclear.
The Li family just wanted a soil for survival, so the situation in the northeast and southeast of Zhongzhou was violently shaken. Even with the support of wealthy groups, the price paid was still high.
This is just the soil for survival.
So what price does Li have to pay if he wants Li Tianlan to grow up
"I'll give her time."
Qin Weibai said softly: "But after he gets time, what else will he get?"
The sound of fingers tapping the rim of the cup still sounded.
Calm and calm.
The subtle sounds seemed to synchronize with the breeze, becoming softer and more soothing.
A butterfly flew over the marble coffee table.
The butterfly's wings trembled slightly and finally landed next to the teapot.
"When he has time, he gets everything."
Li Honghe took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
"everything?"
Qin Weibai laughed.
"I can't believe you."
She said: "And even if you get it, there are two types, one is temporary possession, and the other is real possession. Tianlan can get everything, but your existence may take away everything. I have a hunch that you Maybe you will live longer than everyone thinks. Wang Tianzong slashed you with a sword and cut you down to the invincible state, which may not be without profound meaning. Mr. Li, you just said that most people in the Li family will recognize Tianlan."
Her voice paused.
The butterflies on the table flew up, but they danced gracefully in their eyes.
Qin Weibai's voice was ethereal, seeming to be synchronized with the heaven and earth. It sounded with the vibration of butterfly wings, occupying all people's consciousness: "So, do you agree with Tianlan?"
Butterflies flutter softly.
The wind seemed to be getting stronger.
The sky is rising, the temperature is rising.
The sunlight faded and the air grew dark.
The coffee table in front of the two of them remained unchanged, but the grass around them began to squirm crazily.
The grassland was growing rapidly, completely out of control. Wildflowers appeared in the grassland and bloomed rapidly. The trees in the grassland grew larger and taller at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The air became hot and thick.
The villa disappeared.
A dense primitive jungle suddenly appeared around the two of them.
The sunlight disappeared completely.
In the darkness, the table and chairs in front of the two people seemed to disappear, and the tabletop turned into a stone monument with great force.
Two bright red characters are carved on the stone tablet.
Zhongzhou.
Butterflies are dancing.
The wind is getting stronger.
The thick, sultry air flowed in the wind, and the sultry heat gradually turned into coolness, and then into severe cold.
Snow began to fall high in the sky.
White snow covered the tree crowns and fell to the ground.
"Of course I recognize Tianlan."
Li Honghe's voice became a little slower, but it was still clear.
"Yeah?"
Qin Weibai's voice was like the sound of nature, filling every corner of the forest. It was loud and clear, like the sound of a fairy.
"yes."
Li Honghe's voice became slower and slower. He didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with this forest that shouldn't be there.
There is still snow in the sky.
The falling snow is getting heavier and heavier, and the snow keeps rising, burying the national boundary monument that stands in Zhongzhou.
Countless trees gathered together, rose, and rose again.
The landscape is undergoing tremendous changes.
The snowflakes are getting bigger and bigger.
Qin Weibai also didn't think there was anything wrong with Xue who shouldn't have appeared.
Her voice was still unhurried and resounded throughout the world: "If, I mean if, Li Kuangtu had not died, how would you choose between him and Tian Lan?"
Li Honghe's voice sounded a little dull, but it was extremely honest and honest: "I don't know." "What about you?"
He asked suddenly.
The universities all over the sky were rising and falling almost crazily.
Countless trees are still rising and gathering.
The forest has disappeared.
Then the trees, raised and gathered together, became mountains.
The mountains are covered with snow, covering the mountains and plains.
"Of course I choose Tianlan."
Qin Weibai's voice was gentle and nostalgic, almost like a whisper.
"Yeah?"
Li Honghe's dull voice gradually became smoother: "Why are you so nice to him? Or..."
He looked at Qin Weibai: "Who are you?"
"I am... "
"boom!"
Qin Weibai seemed to have said the answer, but Li Honghe couldn't hear it clearly. The whole world collapsed completely in an instant. The falling snow, collapsed snow mountains, and the messy sky completely disappeared in an instant.
Li Honghe snorted.
The world returns to its original state.
There was still a coffee table in front of the two of them.
The wind is gentle and the sun is beautiful, and the fragrance of tea is spreading everywhere.
The butterflies are still there.
It just became two.
One stopped in front of Qin Weibai.
One fell into Li Honghe's hand.
Li Honghe looked at Qin Weibai.
There was something strange about his eyes.
The expression on Qin Weibai's flawless face changed as he stared at the butterfly in Li Honghe's hand.
"You want to hypnotize me?!"
Qin Weibai's voice was extremely cold.
"You want to hypnotize me."
Li Honghe said softly.
Qin Weibai was silent.
In the spiritual field, both of them were masters, and she understood what was going on in an instant.
In the primitive forest at the beginning, the boundary monument of Central Continent, everything was normal.
Because that is the world deep in Li Honghe's heart, the border.
But there shouldn’t be snow on the border.
The moment Luoxue appeared, Li Honghe's counterattack began.
The vast snow and the snow-capped mountains are Qin Weibai's inner world.
The only world!
Qin Weibai recognized Li Honghe's inner world.
That is the real border of Middle-earth.
Li Honghe also recognized Qin Weibai's inner world.
That is the real Kunlun in Central China.
That piece of snow and that mountain can almost be regarded as the centerpiece of the Central Continent's special warfare system.
That is Qingyun Snow Peak in Kunlun.
Under the Qingyun Snow Peak.
It is Kunlun City in Zhongzhou.
The two worlds switched so naturally that Qin Weibai, who originally wanted to hypnotize Li Honghe, accidentally fell into Li Honghe's trap instead of getting the truth he wanted.
The confrontation in the spiritual realm is even more thrilling than the fight between martial arts, because it is almost a torture of the soul.
Li Honghe fell into the invincible state and his will was unstable.
Qin Weibai was also in a daze when facing the separation of never seeing each other again.
Qin Weibai took a deep breath and calmed down again.
She might have said something just now, but she believed Li Honghe couldn't hear it.
"I didn't expect your sense of self-protection to be so strong."
Li Honghe smiled: "Similarly, I didn't expect you to be able to use this method of hypnosis."
He looked at Qin Weibai: "The field of hypnosis is vast and profound, with different techniques and different effects. This technique was improved by me, and it can even be said to be my own creation."
Li Honghe touched the butterfly on his hand: "I am certain that there is only one person besides me who knows this technique, but that person is not you."
His smile was a little complicated and confusing: "So can you tell me, who taught you this technique?"
Qin Weibai glanced at Li Honghe coldly and said nothing.
"Huh? Sister, Grandpa Li, are you drinking tea here? It's windy."
A voice suddenly sounded.
Lin Youxian appeared in front of the two of them with a bright smile: "What are you talking about?"
"nothing."
Li Honghe smiled: "Look at the butterflies."
He raised his hand.
The butterfly flew up and flew past Lin Fengting's eyes.
"What butterfly? Where is it?"
Lin Youxian looked confused.
"gone."
Qin Weibai suddenly stood up.
She took a deep look at Li Honghe and said calmly: "I don't know whether I should believe what you said. My distrust of you all stems from that cemetery. I know what you have done."
Lin Youxian is here, so what she said is not completely clear.
Li Honghe condensed the death energy formed by nearly a thousand dead members of the Li family into a huge destiny, which almost destined Li Tianlan to die. Facing Li Honghe, how could Qin Weibai believe it
Li Honghe's eyes flashed, and he smiled bitterly: "I understand. But I have no choice. If I had a choice, I wouldn't do that."
He sighed softly, looked at Qin Weibai, and said softly but sincerely: "I also know what you and Wuwei did. Thank you."
"I am leaving."
Qin Weibai shook his head.
Li Honghe stood up behind her and bowed deeply to the young woman who was nominally his granddaughter-in-law: "Thank you."
Lin Youxian was startled.
Qin Weibai didn't look back.
Li Honghe looked at her back with a calm expression.
He knew what Qin Weibai had done, and he would naturally know what consequences she would suffer.
This woman, who only had a vast expanse of snow deep in her heart, wanted to answer the calamity for Li Tianlan.
Li Tianlan thought this was just a farewell.
But Li Honghe knew it.
If she leaves this time, there will really be no future.
No matter what happens in the future, her perfect and charming figure will no longer appear in the final sky between Li Tianlan and Li Shi.
Qin Weibai turned around gently and walked out of the villa.
The entire brightness of early summer seemed to wither like winter as she turned around.
She looked a little lonely.