Chapter 486: Breakthrough (I)
Li Yuanjiao waited for only a short while before Li Xijun arrived on the wind. He had been consolidating his cultivation during this period. Since he often had to go out, he was not in a hurry to break through and remained at the fifth heavenly layer of Qi Cultivation, mostly practicing swordsmanship and spells.
"Second Uncle... my condolences."
Upon seeing Li Yuanjiao, Li Xijun bowed and offered a few words of comfort.
Li Yuanjiao nodded and asked in a serious tone, "You let Kongheng go, huh?"
Li Xijun took a deep breath and replied respectfully, "I have faith in my decision. Kongheng is practicing ancient Buddhist techniques… and isn't that strong. Although he is a Master Monk, his strength is only at the early stage of the Qi Cultivation Realm… Furthermore, he is an open-hearted person..."
Li Yuanjiao could no longer listen and his face contorted with slight anger. Without drawing the Qingche Sword, he struck Li Xijun on the back with it, causing him to stagger from the impact.
"How can you wager on something like this?!" he shouted.
Li Xijun bowed again and said, "Please have faith in me, Second Uncle. Kongheng is a good person. Xijun is certain about this! He has been caring for the people and curing diseases for many years at the foot of the mountain, waiting for this opportunity..."
Li Yuanjiao frowned and replied coldly, "What does Kongheng's opportunity have to do with me? Whether he lives or dies has nothing to do with my family! Why should my family take the risk?"