Li Shiming had been living in the old residence in Xia Country for nearly a year, and recently, Li WenYuan's health had been deteriorating more and more.
Although he had used some methods, even tapping into the life force within the Fourth Grade Pearl, the constraints of the Heaven and Earth Rules only let him watch as Li WenYuan gradually weakened.
He spent most of his time by his father's side, knowing that his father didn't have much time left.
But his father's smile grew ever more frequent; having served as an official all his life, he had long come to terms with life and death, proud that his adopted son had become an Immortal, and his second son had become the Emperor.
With no regrets in life, and his sons by his side, every day was happy for him.
Under the tree, Li WenYuan sat in his usual chair, sunlight filtering through the leaves and falling on his face.
Li Shiming sat beside him, sadness in his eyes, yet he did not cry.
