Chapter 976: Demonic Kin (II)
Just as he finished speaking, a whistling wind arose from within the den. A middle-aged man draped in robes, with black hair and brown eyes, strode out. His long hair was loose and he had a great shield strapped to his back.
He said in a resonant voice, "This humble demon greets the great king!"
After speaking, he bowed deeply in respect. Li Zhouwei frowned and helped him up. Luken had always addressed the elders of the Li Family as fellow Daoists, but this formal bow was a breach of seniority.
Li Zhouwei asked in surprise, "Why are you doing this, senior?"
Luken rose with a smile and replied, "This is another matter. When one sees the White Qilin, one must first offer proper courtesy—thus the bow."
Though he smiled warmly, the reverence in his gaze didn’t fade. Clearly, like the Dragon Son Dingjiao, he regarded Li Zhouwei as the White Qilin. The deer demon didn’t elaborate further and led him inside the den. It was impressively spacious, with walls white as mutton-fat jade and clean-lined in texture. Lesser demonic creatures knelt respectfully to the side, while beastskin mats, mostly from wolves and tigers, lined the floor.
With a deer demon as the den lord... it’s no wonder wolves and tigers are vanishing from the northern range...
After they were seated at the head of the table, Luken’s brown eyes glanced at the white ape, and he quickly offered his apologies, saying, "I spent the past few years visiting friends in the Helin Mountain Range and then wandered to the southern border. By the time I returned, several years had passed. I truly delayed things."
Li Zhouwei didn’t believe a word, but responded casually, quickly turning to the real reason for his visit, "Our family has received many messages recently and I’m sure senior has seen them. I’d like to meet with Senior White Banyan, do you still have news of the demon den? Please help us get in touch."
"It’s already arranged!" Luken laughed heartily, rose with cupped fists, and said gently, "Rest easy, Fellow Daoist. I reported to the demon den as soon as I returned. The message has already been received and they’ve been awaiting your arrival. I’ll send for him now."