Chapter 885: Returning (I)
The autumn dew over the lake had yet to fade even as the morning sun dimly appeared over the horizon. Li Qinghong stepped out of the great hall, and the sword-bearing Li Xijun approached her.
He said quietly, “All families may see clearly with the autumn dew filling the lake, but news of mourning should still be sent to all. Report to the Ning Family in the Azure Pond Sect, then pass word to Yi Mountain, the five prefectures, and even the cultivators along the riverbank. My lord preserved Jiangnan single-handedly, and such grace must be swiftly consolidated.”
Li Qinghong nodded and instructed him to proceed. Li Xizhi stepped forward lightly and continued, “I’ll handle the news to the Azure Pond Sect. I’ll set off in three days, after observing the proper rites...”
He paused, then shifted the topic gently, “We should also wait for Si Yuanli.”
No one showed any doubt. Li Qinghong nodded as though it were only natural. Si Yuanli, who would be returning triumphant to his residence, would surely stop by Moongaze Lake. He wouldn’t leave without presenting himself properly.
The woman then spoke softly, “Yuanqin is held as a hostage in Yi Mountain, and there was no hope of seeing him. But now that the Azure Pond Sect is in sudden chaos, we must seize this chance to summon him back at once. If we hesitate, we may never see him again.”
Though the Chi Family had suffered severe damage to its core and most of its direct descendants had perished, there could still be ambitious ones among the collateral branches. Li Yuanqin’s closeness to the Chi Family was well known, and Li Qinghong feared a shift in the situation could lead to unforeseen troubles.
“I’ll send someone there overnight.” Li Xijun replied softly. Just then, the formation let out a burst of sound, and a towering elder descended from within it, his back slightly hunched.
His voice was low and deep, “My lords, Li Wushao and Li Minggong have returned from the North. They are waiting outside the formation.”