Chapter 898: Chongming Profound Insight Screen (I)
Lush vegetation flourished as mountain mist cascaded like waterfalls. Snow-white tendrils ghosted along the eaves, green hues forming the base, accented by swirls of dark yellow and black. The stone steps glistened, shrouded in a thin layer of white fog.
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A cloth boot stepped through the mist, revealing the intricate patterns etched into the stone steps. A man in a feathered robe wore white silk tied around his forehead. His bearing was already elegant, and iridescent light shimmered at the corners of his eyes, striking awe in all who beheld him.
The young man beside him followed half a step behind, slightly bowing with a respectful tone as he spoke softly, "Peak Master, Changtian Peak seems rather bare. Perhaps we could have some people arrange furnishings... it would help maintain appearances..."
"No need." The trailing end of Li Xizhi’s white silk fluttered in the wind. Behind him, flowing clouds painted a picturesque scene, and the immortal peak pierced the heavens like a sword. He turned his head slightly and said softly, "I appreciate the thought, but I have no need for such things. It feels more tranquil on Changtian Peak with fewer buildings."
Si Tongyi followed obediently. The two entered the hall together and took their seats in short order. The young man cupped his hands and said, "There was some dispute in the main hall regarding Lord Xuanfeng’s reward. Chi Zhihu claimed that a father’s blessing should pass to his son, and that it should go to Li Yuanqin. But my lord said that Lord Xuanfeng had instructed him to deliver the item to the Li Family instead..."
"Oh?" Li Xizhi gave a slight nod and asked, "What does Lord Ning think?"
"My lord’s view is... perhaps it’s best to set the matter aside for now. Since the spirit item cannot be easily divided, the Li Family’s tribute may be waived temporarily. We’ll summon a few of their disciples to train on the peak and grant them some dharma artifacts, then revisit the matter when Lord Zhiyun exits seclusion."
"Mm." Li Xizhi poured himself some tea but gave no response.
Si Tongyi quickly continued, "There’s no need to finalize things just yet. My lord will certainly do his best to advocate."
"Then I thank your lord sincerely." The first quiet struggle between the two sides had already played out in the main hall.
Li Xizhi said little, while Si Tongyi shifted the topic and spoke softly, "Now that Peak Master has returned, we should begin preparations for accepting disciples. You may visit the various prefectures under the Azure Pond Sect. If there are any suitable children below the mountain with sufficient innate ability, they can be brought into the peak."