Chapter 514: Reunion (I)
Li Yuanjiao took the Dinglin Piercer from his hand. The Golden Tang Gate favored techniques for piercers, daggers, and sabers. This Dinglin Piercer had a peculiar appearance and was about six cun long, resembling a thin stick with sharpened ends, designed for penetrating surfaces with precision.[1]
Gazing at Li Xijun, Li Yuanjiao frowned and spoke in a deep voice.
"We were fighting in the formation before… You should have left early instead of staying here. If I failed to defeat Situ Mo, at least you could still get away safely."
Kongheng was present, and Li Xijun did not dare claim he could see through the situation in the formation. So, he simply nodded in response.
Li Yuanjiao's expression darkened as he instructed the others to bring forth the spirit water that was just within their reach. He whispered to Kongheng, "I've been following behind all of you this whole time, so I know Situ Mo did not follow us all the way here. He flew straight to the edge of this pool… and seems to know that we are here!"
Kongheng released his mantra and replied, "Are you suggesting that… the man is acting on a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator's order, Benefactor?"
Li Yuanjiao's expression shifted as he considered the possibility. He was about sixty percent certain about it. Earlier, he had used the Qingche Sword's intent, aiming to end the man's life for good. However, he quickly vanished. This made him even more convinced of his speculation.
"It may not be an order… The Purple Mansion Realm cultivator of the Golden Tang Gate hasn't been seen in a long time, and most of its territory has fallen under the control of the Yue Cultivating Sect. It's possible some force bears a grudge against my Li Family and is secretly aiding him," Li Yuanjiao said, his voice grave.
Kongheng fell silent for a moment before murmuring, "Maybe… it's the Wrathful Dao lineage…"