Chapter 624: Rainbow Mist (I)
Holding the child in his arms, Li Xuanxuan looked down at him while Li Xuanfeng pondered for a moment and spoke, "The matter of Green Pine Temple is complex, tangled with conflicting interests. Whether this child bears a thread of fate or not, the talents scattered across Jiangnan were almost entirely swept up in one fell swoop. Let this serve as a lesson for our family to remain vigilant."
He briefly explained the events surrounding Green Pine Temple and continued, "When a Golden Core Realm cultivator reincarnates, Jiangnan produces numerous prodigies, all somewhat bearing a thread of fate. Several immortal sects have secretly observed this and guided these individuals to Green Pine Temple for their own use and consumption."
Li Xuanfeng explained, "To truly discern the fate bearer, even Purple Mansion Realm cultivators struggle. The ones who arrived at Green Pine Temple were mostly wandering geniuses, already marked by thread of fate, which made them easier for the immortal sects to notice."
He scanned the room and added, "But what about those prodigies who fell into the clans and the direct lineages of immortal sects? Surely some exist. Even if not as extreme as someone like Tu Longjian, they are still exceptional talents. Those families understand the stakes and have hidden their prodigies well."
Li Xuanfeng noted, "After all, if rogue cultivators succeed too easily, it raises suspicions. But for the children of clans and immortal sects, it is natural for them to advance smoothly through Qi Cultivation Realm and Foundation Establishment Realm—who could call that abnormal?"
Finally, Li Xuanfeng's voice softened, "By the time this child grows up, our family will likely control Moongaze Lake and rival prestigious clans like the Yuan or Han families. With connections to several Purple Mansion Realm cultivators, claiming Bright Yang bloodline status will not expose us to undue covetousness. But be wary of Buddhist cultivators."
Once he said this, everyone nodded. After all, fate was an unseen and untouchable force. Even if some anomaly in a grotto heaven occurred, the family would receive news and understand the inside story, ensuring they wouldn't unwittingly send someone into danger.
In contrast, the obvious Bright Yang Wei-Li bloodline was highly coveted by Buddhist cultivators. However, the high-ranking Buddhist cultivators couldn't enter their territory easily. Compared to the greed of Purple Mansion Realm cultivators, their danger was much less pressing.
Seeing that everyone had taken his words to heart, Li Xuanfeng nodded and said, "Between two evils, choose the lesser. Regardless of whether this child bears a thread of fate, his identity as a child of the Wei-Li bloodline remains. He will be the young master of the Li Family."