Chapter 770: Daxia Sword Sect Disciples Detained
That simple, casual gesture from Li Guanqi left a lasting impression on everyone present.
The returning disciples and elders had felt uneasy at first. They had been away from the sect for decades or even centuries, only to return and find the place flourishing like never before, all thanks to Li Guanqi. They had worried that returning to the Daxia Sword Sect in its current state would amount to little more than adding a solitary stone to an unshakeable peak, and quite a few had even quietly regretted not joining the group that left. But once Lu Kangnian revealed the Daxia Sword Sect’s true reserves, they chose to stay.
Li Guanqi’s actions put every returnee at ease. He conveyed a clear message that, regardless of how much time had passed, the sect would always treat them fairly as long as their hearts remained with the sect.
Everyone bowed toward Li Guanqi. Shen Zhirong, in particular, was moved beyond words. Even at a glance, he could tell the sword technique Li Guanqi had given him was at least Heaven-tier—not Black-tier, not Earth-tier, but Heaven-tier. If people beyond the sect learned of that, it would spark a bloodbath.
Li Guanqi smiled and nodded at the crowd’s calls, then turned to look into the void.
Cao Yan and Xiao Chen appeared in front of him. The moment they saw him alone, their gazes swept in every direction, searching for Ye Feng. Unable to find him, they moved to Li Guanqi’s side, anxiety plain in their eyes.
“Big Brother, where’s Second Brother? How is he?”
Warmth stirred in Li Guanqi’s chest at the worry on their faces. He clapped a hand onto each of their shoulders and smiled. “Relax. Ye Feng’s fine. He just needs a bit more time to refine that thing.”
He glanced behind them, frowning. “What about you two? Why is it just the two of you?”