Chapter 781: True Essence (II)
Li Ximing’s eyes narrowed. Sensing the tension, Li Xuanxuan hurried to interject wearily, “Are you familiar with our family’s Celestial Moon Sword, fellow Daoist?”
Miao Ye nodded. “I’ve heard of it, slightly.”
“Duruo was won in a wager by one of our elders in the Qi Cultivation Realm... As for the rest, our family dared not lay hands on them.”
Li Xuanxuan stroked his beard gravely. “If you do not believe me, I have no proof to offer... Duruo is currently in the hands of Qinghong. She is in the north, on assignment to exterminate demons... so naturally, we cannot hand it over to your esteemed family.”
Miao Ye fell silent for a moment before replying softly, “I understand. I cannot give my family a full answer for now. Let me investigate further. In time, I will surely return with worthy gifts to exchange for Duruo.”
The Li Family members all responded politely. Miao Ye’s expression was heavy as he backed away.
Then he suddenly asked, “This concerns a blood feud of a hundred years. My family has lived in doubt and suspicion for far too long. I ask sincerely, after leaving Moongaze Lake, should I cross Mount Xiping and head west, or descend through the Mushroom Forest and go south?”
Li Xuanxuan fell silent for a breath, then finally sighed. “The desert scenery to the west is quite beautiful.”
Miao Ye thanked them twice before riding the wind into the sky. Li Ximing, who had been sitting upright, leaned back slightly. The atmosphere among them grew heavy.