Chapter 1009: Summoning
Everyone in Chongque City looked over. At some unknown moment, a lone figure had appeared in front of Li Junjie.
It was a young man with a tall, commanding presence. He stood like a towering mountain, upright and unshakable. Though he stood with his hands behind his back, he radiated an unassailable aura, as though he could shield the world from all harm.
"Master... Master?" Li Junjie recognized the man and was overcome with joy.
He had never expected that his invincible master would appear in Chongque City at this moment to stand before him.
Li Xiaofei glanced at his disciple and smiled. "Well done."
This number one follower of his, who had been with him since their days in the slums, had truly matured. He was no longer the impulsive youth who would draw his blade at the slightest provocation.
He now knew how to shoulder responsibility at critical moments and how to carry the burden alone while paving the way for his fellow brothers-in-arms. He had learned to think before acting. It seemed that his years as city lord had borne great fruit. It was even more commendable that he had not neglected his cultivation.
"Master!" Li Junjie's eyes welled with tears at the single word of praise.
The other elites of Chongque City, standing nearby, were dumbfounded by the scene. The city lord was a notoriously unyielding iron man. Since assuming the position, he had fought in hundreds of battles, clashing with top experts from various factions and suffering grave injuries. Yet he had never retreated, let alone shed a single tear.
Their gazes shifted back to Li Xiaofei. As those in power within Chongque City, they were naturally familiar with the city’s history. The name Li Xiaofei was inescapable in that history.
His stories and legends had echoed through every street of Chongque City for a long time. However, this was their first time seeing him in person. As high-ranking figures personally promoted by Li Junjie, they had always been curious about Li Xiaofei.
Now, they felt a deep sense of awe. That awe first arose from the moment Li Xiaofei appeared to save someone. Then it deepened when they saw the tears in Li Junjie’s eyes. However, he was still just one man. Could he really turn the tide?