Chapter 295: Consuming
"I am willing to serve Your Highness unto death!" Yu Mugao declared respectfully.
Chi Zhiyan waved dismissively and replied, "There is no need for that. It is just a small matter. A few clans cannot stir up much trouble! If it were not for the sect master not wanting to move against these Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, I would not be here. We could order them, and both Li Tongya and Fei Wangbai would obediently go to Yi Mountain City… But now, we only need a few Qi Cultivators. They would not dare refuse, would they?"
Yu Mugao's eyes flickered briefly. "The Li Family has a sword immortal within the sect. I am afraid that you may need to approach with caution, Senior…" he advised humbly.
Chi Zhiyan paused, letting out a strange laugh from his throat. As a direct descendant of the Chi Family, he was well-informed about the matters at the southern border. It was just that Chi Wei had not acted honorably, avoiding mentioning it altogether.
Chi Zhiyan sneered, "Sword immortal..? The southern border is fraught with dangers; they may not even return. Such titles are useless here! Things will proceed as they must."
Yu Mugao was a shrewd man. Hearing these words, he felt reassured. He immediately put on a sorrowful expression and lamented, "My lord, you may not fear them, but the Li Family relies on the sword immortal's reputation to act arrogantly around the lake, oppressing us. One of my blood relatives has been captured by the Li Family, serving as a slave. We are terrified and dare not speak out."
Chi Zhiyan glanced at Yu Mugao and sneered, "My junior has already told me about this. There is no need to exaggerate. Your Yu Family, after all, is a clan and should not be so easily oppressed by the Li Family. Listen carefully."
Chi Zhiyan paused and continued, "Li Chejing will most likely not return. Muxian is renowned within the sect and has a solid background, even more than that sword immortal. There is no need to be afraid. The rivalries between clans are not something the sect interferes with. Li Tongya only has some rapport with Yuan Tuan; unless it is a matter of life and death for the entire family, Yuan Tuan will not intervene."
Yu Mugao repeatedly nodded, his heart filled with joy. He lowered himself even further, almost groveling at this point. Chi Zhiyan glanced at him with a smile as he said, "Remember this well, regardless of the chaos you create on the lake..."