Chapter 904: Raging Thunder Quelled by Earth (II)
Li Qinghong couldn’t tear her eyes away from the sword scar. Fei Qingyi’s words were only half-true. Now that Jade True had been restored and the jade veins were thriving, the Jade Smoke Mountain was naturally immune to ordinary Foundation Establishment Realm mana. But back in the day, this dharma artifact would have been far less durable. There was no longer a way to verify how strong it truly was now.
The dharma artifact held special meaning for the Li Family, but Li Xizhi was in no rush to accept it. He turned to Li Xijun, and the white-robed young man immediately said softly, "This item was once borrowed by Yu Su, so this counts as its return. The Yu Family has since fractured among the outer branches, and only a few direct descendants remain. Most have already married into the Li Family, perhaps it’s best to store it here for now, for future generations."
Though the Yu Family’s downfall was closely tied to the Li Family, ultimately it had been carved up by various outside surnames, and their descendants no longer bore the Yu surname. Li Xijun had chosen a tactful way to put it as he received the Jade Smoke Mountain.
Fei Qingyi finally let out a breath of relief as Li Xizhi accepted it, and quietly settled into a corner of the flying boat. Yang Ruizao glanced at her with mild interest and exchanged a few polite words. The spirit boat started heading south, returning to the Azure Pond Sect.
The Li Family’s forces had already entered Nine Gates Peak, and the various households were being accounted for. Li Chengliao and the others would handle matters thoroughly, so there was no need for the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators to make another trip. Li Xijun and his companions escorted the guests out of Moongaze Lake and turned with the spirit wind toward the central islet. Just then, An Siwei approached on a current of spirit wind, with several people following behind him, all bearing respectful expressions.
He said in a low voice, "My lord, the masters have all arrived."
Li Xijun did a mental count and said in surprise, "That quick?"
An Siwei nodded, stepped closer to Li Xijun, and said quietly, "We searched a few marketplaces for those capable of breaking forbidden formations. These few were found immediately, and they came eagerly and with utmost courtesy."
Li Xijun raised an eyebrow slightly and turned to look at the four formation masters. All of them were at the Qi Cultivation Realm, elderly, with unremarkable clothing and middling mana cultivation.
He inspected them with his ocular perception technique, seeing through them clearly. He only relaxed a little when he noted that none of them were using any illusion arts. When they noticed Li Xijun looking their way, the elderly men all bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, my lord!"