Chapter 889: Submission (I)
Si Yuanli entered the mountain with a stern expression on his face and noticed that every family had sent people to the lake. However, aside from several obscure small families he had never heard of, only the Fei Family’s contingent was somewhat presentable.
However, the Fei Family members were being exceedingly humble, seemingly not having fared well in recent years. Si Yuanli sighed inwardly at the sight and didn’t spare them another glance.
Everyone bowed as a chorus of voices respectfully called out, "Greetings, Emissary!"
Under the watchful eyes of all, Li Xijun brought out the talisman and placed it flat on a jade plate so every clan could see it clearly. Li Qinghong received it first and said softly, "The Monarch Calling Command Golden Talisman is here. We will return it to you first, Senior."
Si Yuanli sighed as he accepted the talisman, secretly inspecting it closely. He circulated his mana through it twice and confirmed it was genuine. He said apologetically, "Brother Xuanfeng stepped forward to preserve Jiangnan for my Azure Pond Sect. It is an unprecedented merit. Your family also suffered great losses of vital qi in this struggle; I have seen it all..."
His words were vague, but Li Qinghong shook her head and replied, "Before my second uncle perished, he said that Daoist Master Yuan Xiu saved him from Maha's hands, and prevented the traitor Tang from being offered to the Merciful One. He not only preserved the lord's life but also safeguarded our family's security. The favor is immense; fulfilling our duty is only right."
The two had not had much prior contact, and Li Qinghong had only spoken a single sentence when he had come to persuade them. Now that both had exchanged pleasantries, she feared Si Yuanli might say more about stepping forward.
So she lightly stepped aside and said softly, "Please."
Si Yuanli nodded, rode the clouds through the formation, glanced over Mount Qingdu, and said with a smile, "The immortal peak is serene, and isolated in the lake. It’s a fine place for cultivation."