The Mirror Legacy

Li Yuanjiao had devoted himself to cultivating on Mount Wutu for a long time and was barely involved in overseeing the clan's affairs now.

The Qi Flow Spirit Swallowing technique had significantly accelerated his speed of cultivation and in just six months, he had already made remarkable progress.

Meanwhile, Xiao Guiluan had returned to her home. She had reached a critical juncture in her cultivation that necessitated her return to the Xiao Family to take the Profound Scenery Spiritual Oath before she could learn the rest of her qi cultivation technique.

Li Xizhi, now eight years old, was a late bloomer and barely reached Li Yuanjiao's waist. Clutching a wooden slip, his youthful appearance was evident, marked by a hint of innocence in his brows.

"Father..." Li Xizhi began as he gripped the wooden slip tightly, looking up at his father with puzzled eyes, "Why must I read the Record of Immortal Ascension in the Prefecture? Brother Xicheng has already started spear training, yet I still have to read these strange books all day long…"

Li Yuanjiao patted Li Xizhi's head fondly. He opened his mouth but hesitated for a moment before replying, "Your mother borrowed this book because it details the relationships among the thirty-six peaks of Azure Pond and all the prominent clans… It’s important for you to understand these dynamics so that you can navigate the sect smoothly in the future and avoid unwittingly offending anyone."

Li Xizhi fiddled with the wooden slip, rolling and unrolling it repeatedly, seemingly agitated. After a moment of evident frustration, he looked up again and exclaimed, "Father… You’re really sending me to the Azure Pond Sect…!"

Li Yuanjiao sighed inwardly as he met his child’s mournful gaze.

"Zhi'er… my good boy, the teachings at Azure Pond are profound, and the spiritual qi there is much richer than here by the lake. Your talent is exceptional. In the future, you must cultivate qi within the sect and establish an immortal foundation. You are our family’s hope…"