Chapter 970: The Two (II)
That was always how it went in the stories, and Li Baotuo had heard enough tales to believe it. Immortals soared far above the mundane. He figured he wouldn’t see much of Shuwan in his remaining years. While he was pleased, he also couldn’t help but feel a tinge of sorrow.
But he soon pushed those thoughts aside and began planning with his sons. They were planning on how to set the banquet table, as well as how to notify friends and kin. Now that Li Shuwan possessed a spiritual orifice, even those who once looked down on them would be all smiles. Cultivator-related branches close to the family would surely send people, and those were the ones worth forging ties with for Li Shuwan’s sake.
His anxiety only deepened while he waited, until a shout came from outside the courtyard, "Good nephew! I’ve brought the guest cultivator!"
Li Baotuo leaped up from the table. His sons all jumped up in unison and followed behind him as they all rushed to the courtyard. They all bowed respectfully and called out, "Greetings to both seniors!"
The man in the lead was Family Uncle Li Chengzhen. Though merely a mortal, he had a noble bloodline. Li Baotuo’s ancestors had been close as brothers with Li Chengzhen’s forebears. He had even met the man in his childhood.
He called out warmly, "It’s been so many years, Family Uncle! I’ve missed you dearly!"
Li Chengzhen laughed heartily. He was a shrewd operator and a direct son of Li Ximing. Though a mortal, that lineage had helped him form ties with many cultivators. He had always held a good opinion of Li Baotuo and thus had brought the cultivator along without hesitation.
He pointed to the elderly man beside him, who was dressed in brown robes, and said with a smile, "This is Guest Cultivator Hu! A high-tier cultivator in the Qi Cultivation Realm!"
Qi Cultivation Realm! Li Baotuo was immediately startled. He was no stranger to such matters. A figure of this caliber held real power even in the regional peak offices. The fact that Li Chengzhen had managed to invite someone like this thrilled him.
He quickly said, "Greetings, Senior! This place is modest... please do forgive us."